HCG Diet Dangers: Is Fast Weight Loss Worth the Risk?

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I too like instant results, it helps you stay on track. I started out on the Dukan Diet, lost 4 lbs in 10 days, wanted more. So a friend has lost 48 lbs, so decided to give the HCG drops a try. I lost 6 lbs in 7 days, then 2 more in another day, cheated on day 10, ate 1/2 order of onion rings with my son, a handful of chips at night, kept the calories at 1000 for the day, but gained two back. I will be better now, not cheat as I like seeing the lbs fall off faster. The reason the diet works is you're choosing healthy foods, organics too. And you are rarely hungry! Love that! Man can survive on 500 calories a day, there are groups out there on the website, I've seen them on "Dateline". People who are living longer and healthier on 5-600 calories. The key is to get the most nutrition from those calories. Being overweight isn't healthy and if this is what helps people to change their lives, look at what their eating. then hey, it's something that more people should do! My friend said she bought a bag of radishes for a snack, she used to buy cookies for a snack!!

Annmarie of IA 11:35PM June 26, 2011

Theres so many web sites where is a reputable one?

rACHEL of MI 5:11PM June 26, 2011

HCG is the hormone that is elevated when pregnant. Why then don't we have super skinny pregnant ladies walking all over with no appetites and loosing fat? It doesn't make a lot of sense. This is purely a starvation diet. Nothing else. It won't last--I know people personally that have to keep doing it because it doesn't last. Totally Crazy if you ask me.

Jenn of GA 12:20PM June 25, 2011

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Amma of CA 9:25AM June 24, 2011

Today marks the end of week one. I have lost an amazing 8.6lbs. My birth weight to be exact. I am getting closer to the goal that I set of loosing 15lbs. I have experienced no side effects. I plan to continue this plan for another week. I have created some pretty awesome recipes that make this plan so so easy. This diet was the key for me. In my opinion, the fact that I do not feel hungry is amazing. Prior to this diet no matter what I tried, short of any medication, just did not seem to curb the afternoon appetite. I believe that my brain needed to be rebooted.

Pen of FL 8:19AM June 24, 2011

HCG works for me, it does reduce hunger feelings so doing the 500 calories each day is very doable. One should read the literature as to why the hormone works. One burns the belly fat which compensates for the low calorie daily intake and that is what one needs -to get rid of the stubborn fat!! The body has 3 kinds of fat, 2 of which are desirable and the 3rd is the unhealthy fat. My history has included exercise, eating fresh raw or cooked foods- heavy on vegies, but I still gained weight. I also have found through the years that I cannot have a 1200 calorie daily intake because I do gain weight on that so called normal range. I had read so many books and articles about losing weight and eating healthy, good-sense foods so I know I had been making good choices but still had the weight issue. It is so depressing to never have success, but I have it now! I am in week 5, have increased energy, my blood pressure went into the normal range, I feel more like I did 10 years ago!! Mainstream medicine seems to criticize pioneers which is confusing to the public--who can they trust they feel. I do this hcg protocol with a MD who thoroughly explains everything, answers all my questions but is a little more advanced in his thinking! One still has to be aware of her food choices if she wants to keep the weight off, and include some form of exercise - walking is great too!!

Chrissy of WI 11:25PM June 23, 2011

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BlankenshipShawna of CA 9:46AM June 23, 2011

Go with the drops. I have had wonderful success with them. Make sure you read the data on the diet completely. It is day #5 for me and I definitely can say that my appetite is suppressed. My mood is elevated. Energy without a doubt high. I really feel fantastic. I will let you know how I am doing at the end of my journey. Again this morning I lost .8lbs. I am starting to look as good as I am feeling.

Pen of FL 1:37PM June 21, 2011

I've heard about this diet, but I've also heard mixed results. Are pills better, or should I go with HCG injections? http://hcginjectionkit.com

Gary of AZ 11:47AM June 21, 2011

I was reluctant to try this diet. It did not really make any sense after all 500 calories a day. How could I do that? I am only about 15 stubborn pounds over my normal weight. I still have a BMI that is with in normal limits. The high end of normal. I am on bio-identical hormonal replacement therapy, and have been for two years now. I feel fantastic. I guess the controversy behind these treatment alternatives are exactly what made me take a closer look at this HCG diet. I have been pregnant 6 times and so I know that my body is no stranger to the HCG hormone. So I ordered it. Thought what do you have to loose. If you feel bad or can't tolerate the minimal amount of calories you can just stop the drops. I want to share with you that I feel amazing. Full of energy. I have no more hunger cravings. Around 3:30 every day I starved and would raid the refrigerator and eat anything and everything. I packed on around 15 extra pounds. I am so glad that I tried these for myself. I would encourage anyone that has shared in my experience to give bio-identical hormonal replacement therapy a try. I will be 50 in a few months but I don't look it or feel it. I am on about day 4 of the drops. I only loaded for one day because my appetite was truly suppressed by the 2nd day. I have lost 6lbs in 4 days. Wish me luck! And weigh out the odds. Fat and sick and a pharmaceutical dream child or Slim and Sexy taking vitamins and choosing what is right for your body.

Pen of FL 5:33PM June 20, 2011