Well, I had a nice 2.0 pound release today!

That makes a total of 4.6 pounds gone this week.

I am 1.6 down from my LDW (last dose weight) from round one.

I don't think the fat free 1/2 and 1/2 is going to be a problem, and I really do enjoy my two cups of coffee a day.

I had another 1.6 pound release. My total to date is 6.2 pounds since I started on VLCD on 6/25. That makes an average of half a pound a day. I have heard the average for women is half a pound a day. The average for men I hear is a pound a day.

Here is a really good Shrimp recipe I tried and I like a lot, very easy too. I plan to make this one again:

HCG Garlic Lemon Shrimp

2 Tbsp Water or Broth
1 / 4 t. Garlic Powder
1 Large Garlic Alessi Grissini, finely crumbled
3 Tbsp Chopped Parsley
100g or 3.5 oz Raw Shrimp
Lemon Juice
1 Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Directions:

o Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

o Mix together in medium bowl – Water/Broth, Garlic, Grissini and Parsley.

o Lay shrimp down flat on a baking dish.

o Top with Grissini and Garlic mixture.

o Season with salt and pepper.

o Bake uncovered for 6-10 minutes depending on size of shrimp.

Serving Suggestions:
o Remove from oven and squeeze lemon juice over the top of the shrimp right before serving.

Down 1.2 pounds today. So far my weight loss in the past 15 days is 7.4 pounds.

My goal is to lose 15 pounds in this 40 day round and I think I may make and hopefully surpass my goal.

Hi Gina! You are doing fantastic and I love that you posted recipes. When I am not on my phone, I'll post a few that I like. I will be making that shrimp this weekend.

I just started this round - loaded up last Thursday and Friday. So far I've lost only .5 (plus the load up weight) but a few things feel looser. I know this will be slow. But I know it works and maintaining is easy. I just need to lose 10 pounds. Anything else will be a bonus. I will be in the normal weight range, a place I have not been in a decade.

I got my mom on hcg. She has lost 20 pounds and reduced diabetes medication and is off high blood pressure meds! And this is just her first round. If she does another, she may be able to get completely off meds! So anyone who has something negative to say, I can only chuckle.

Originally Posted by Charles

I found her conclusions very telling, and not surprising. http://fatlosschronicles.blogspot.co...nclusions.html

My understanding is that hcg is prescribed for the morbidly obese, people hundreds of pounds overweight, not 30 pounds. I do not know the dietary recommendations that go along with it in the morbidly obese.

The FDA has been all over this. I did a quick search and got many links for December 2011 when the letters went out. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011...es-are-illegal

My state has cracked down on suppliers, so I'm surprised to see folks are still actively able to use hcg. Please, please be cautious, ladies. Ketosis is no small business and can cause serious health issues.

Originally Posted by clu13

Hi Gina! You are doing fantastic and I love that you posted recipes. When I am not on my phone, I'll post a few that I like. I will be making that shrimp this weekend. I just started this round - loaded up last Thursday and Friday. So far I've lost only .5 (plus the load up weight) but a few things feel looser. I know this will be slow. But I know it works and maintaining is easy. I just need to lose 10 pounds. Anything else will be a bonus. I will be in the normal weight range, a place I have not been in a decade. I got my mom on hcg. She has lost 20 pounds and reduced diabetes medication and is off high blood pressure meds! And this is just her first round. If she does another, she may be able to get completely off meds! So anyone who has something negative to say, I can only chuckle.

*sigh*

Again, no one is saying people won't lose weight on this diet. The concerns are the methods of how that weight is lost and the success rate AFTER the diet.

In addition to that, honestly, similar results can be seen if someone changes to a healthier diet (one that's balanced and not lower than 1200 cals/day) and incorporates an hour of activity a week. It might take a month longer to get the same results, but I can guarantee that they'd probably feel MUCH better during the process. 3.25 lbs a week? That's not that impressive for the sacrifice given. Sorry.

But hey, if this is what you need to do to get down to a more healthy weight, and stay there, more power to you. I feel you're in the minority of people who do this.

HCG diet does not work.

HCG is a hormone that females produce during pregnancy.

There were some studies that were misinterpreted to show weight loss (may have not been fat loss) in females.

Originally Posted by Charles

*sigh* Again, no one is saying people won't lose weight on this diet. The concerns are the methods of how that weight is lost and the success rate AFTER the diet. In addition to that, honestly, similar results can be seen if someone changes to a healthier diet (one that's balanced and not lower than 1200 cals/day) and incorporates an hour of activity a week. It might take a month longer to get the same results, but I can guarantee that they'd probably feel MUCH better during the process. 3.25 lbs a week? That's not that impressive for the sacrifice given. Sorry. But hey, if this is what you need to do to get down to a more healthy weight, and stay there, more power to you. I feel you're in the minority of people who do this.

I'm lucky to be married to a chiropractor so my health is constantly monitored. Moreover, we have discussed this with physicians, chiros, nurses, etc. Likewise, Im a lawyer so by nature, im jaded, skeptical and a zealous researcher. I know that many people are opposed to hcg but it works for me and I support everyone who is making a go at getting healthier. It's way worse to be fat. I appreciate the support. I was a size 14. Now I'm a size 6/8. It's fabulous. I know size is not the main aspect of weight, but I feel more empowered to make healthier choices when I feel I look my best. When I was a slob (as I saw myself) there was really point in not eating the cheeseburger.

Originally Posted by clu13

I'm lucky to be married to a chiropractor so my health is constantly monitored. Moreover, we have discussed this with physicians, chiros, nurses, etc. Likewise, Im a lawyer so by nature, im jaded, skeptical and a zealous researcher. I know that many people are opposed to hcg but it works for me and I support everyone who is making a go at getting healthier. It's way worse to be fat. I appreciate the support. I was a size 14. Now I'm a size 6/8. It's fabulous. I know size is not the main aspect of weight, but I feel more empowered to make healthier choices when I feel I look my best. When I was a slob (as I saw myself) there was really point in not eating the cheeseburger.

I get that. I'm glad your health is monitored (not sure how a chiro has expertise in metabolic and other bodily systems, aside from the muscular/skeletal system, but OK), but you're one person.. And no offense, but when the FDA is saying HCG isn't recommended, I'm going to go with them over your 2 or 3 medical friends. Just curious, did you measure your muscle mass before HCG and measure after?

That's the point you seem to miss. Just cause you're doing OK now, doesn't mean the majority will do well with this, or that you won't have complications down the road. That's what I've been trying to say. I'm also trying to say that losing 2-3 lbs a week is also attainable by eating a more realistic diet and adding in some physical activity, which is MUCH healthier than eating 500-700 cals a day for a long period of time.

Most of my posts have never been directed to one person in this thread. They're directed to the people who might try this diet. To those people, talk to a physician that deals with weight loss, and if he recommends you do this, go for it. Or, talk to me and I can recommend a lifestyle that will give you similar results.

In down .5 today - but the tummy is flatter!

Originally Posted by clu13

In down .5 today - but the tummy is flatter!

Keep up the good work!

HCG is more than just a diet. I do it because it also gets rid of abnormal fat deposits and resets your metabolism.

After my first round, the six weeks following losing 20 pounds, I maintained for six weeks within two pounds of my last dose weight.

I'm happy with the diet. After this round I may do another. We'll see.

I like when the thread is supportive. I honestly cannot respond to anything else negative besides this - dont do it if you have reservations.

However, I'm not going to crawl into an ice cream freezer and eat until I gain back the 30 pounds to make other people feel better and prove i can lose weight in way they consider "healthier." i deal enough with people i know being critical and getting über mad when I get positive attention.

My sister is doing this. I can't believe the results. She has lost a lot of weight (over 50 pounds and still going). The biggest difference I see is in her skin. She looks tight and toned. Her face looks way way younger than it used to. I'm astounded, frankly.

Cudos to everyone making an effort to get healthier. ツ

Originally Posted by gazoo

My sister is doing this. I can't believe the results. She has lost a lot of weight (over 50 pounds and still going). The biggest difference I see is in her skin. She looks tight and toned. Her face looks way way younger than it used to. I'm astounded, frankly. Cudos to everyone making an effort to get healthier. ツ

Congrats to your sister. If she has questions please feel to PM any of us here!

My mom said the same thing when she saw me - she said people usually look gaunt or drawn in but that this made me look healthy and younger. That made her do it too.