The last few weeks have been quite a journey for me. A little over 40 days ago, I weighed in at a whopping 247 pounds. That’s about 50 pounds more than I should weigh and is for the most part the result of eleven plus years of poor eating habits and lack of exercise. Today as I write this post, I weigh 210 pounds. How did I lose so much weight in such little time? It was due to a combination of taking the hormone HCG and a very extreme low calorie diet.
Before I get into the “how I did it” I must say that I had to first change my mindset about food. I’ve come to the place in my life where I really need to lose all the extra pounds I have put on since leaving manual labor some eleven years ago when I started my Internet marketing business. I went from a size 34 waist and 180 pounds to a 42 inch waist and about 247 pounds. The goal is to get back to at least a 36 inch waist and a weight of about 190 lbs.
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Now, what about this HCG? HCG is short for Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin which is a hormone found only in women during pregnancy. It is produced in enormous quantities, so that during certain phases of her pregnancy a woman may excrete as much as one million international units per day in her urine. It is never found in the male, obviously because men don’t get pregnant.
Seeing that HCG is only found in women during pregnancy and never in males, it is something I had to take daily. Some take it by injection but I took it sub-lingual meaning I’d have to hold it in liquid form under my tongue for about 15 minutes before swallowing. I repeated this process twice daily. Having this hormone present in my body for 40 plus days along with limiting myself to a very strict diet of just 500 calories a day (you read right – 500 calories) allowed me to not only lose about a pound a day, but also to maintain a healthy physique in the process.
Now I’m going to try to explain how HCG works in layman’s terms. So please forgive me if this is lacking its proper medical terminology.
First of all one must understand that there are three kinds of fat that are stored in the body. The first is the structural fat which fills the gaps between various organs, a sort of packing material. The second type of fat is a normal reserve of fuel upon which the body can freely draw when the nutritional income from the intestinal tract is insufficient to meet the demand. The third type of fat which is entirely abnormal is the accumulation of such fat, and of such fat only, from which overweight people suffer. This abnormal fat is also a potential reserve of fuel, but unlike the normal reserves it is not available to the body in a nutritional emergency. It is, so to speak, locked away in a fixed deposit and is not kept in a current account, as are the normal reserves.
What HCG does is to allow a person to comfortably go about their usual activities on a diet of only 500 calories daily and lose an average of about one pound per day. Because the body needs more than 500 calories a day to function, fat reserves are used for energy. Under the effect of HCG, the overweight body is always able to obtain all the calories it needs from the abnormal fat deposits, regardless of whether it uses up 1500 or 4000 per day. The HCG allows you to live to a far greater extent on the fat which you are losing than on what you eat. Normal fat reserves (the healthy kind) are not touched. In the meantime, skin remains fresh and turgid, and gradually body weight returns to normal. The daily administration of HCG appears to have no side-effects other than beneficial.
When I embarked on this diet, I had pretty good hopes it would be successful simply due to the fact that my wife had come across so many testimonies from people who experienced success with it. Nevertheless, I knew I’d have to change the way I eat and exercise for the rest of my life unless I want to return to the fat man I had become.
I am reminded of the lyrics from Jethro Tull’s song “Fat Man” —
Don’t want to be a fat man,
People would think that I was just good fun.
Would rather be a thin man,
I am so glad to go on being one.
Too much to carry around with you,
No chance of finding a woman who…
Will love you in the morning and all the night time too.Don’t want to be a fat man,
Have not the patience to ignore all that.
Hate to admit to myself half of my problems
Came from being fat.
Wont waste my time feeling sorry for him,
I seen the other side to being thin.
Roll us both down a mountain
And I’m sure the fat man would win.
Here is a brief chronicle of my journey over the period of several weeks to become once again a “thin man.”
Day 1
I weighed in at 247 pounds prior to starting diet. After taking the initial dose of HCG, the first two days consist of “loading” or in other words, eating lots of food — pretty much anything i want.
Here’s what I loaded up with the first day:
- 4 donuts
- 4 pieces of Papa John’s Italian sausage pizza
- 1 hamburger
- Whole order of Tom Kha Gai soup with side of rice (usually feeds 2 people)
- Whole order of Crispy Shrimp (8 jumbo prawns, deep fried and dipped in spicy sauce)
- 1 Dancing Deer brownie
- 1 Snickers ice cream bar
It is supposed to be difficult to eat SO much food and the HCG makes you feel full. While i did feel full, I didn’t have any trouble eating all this stuff.
Day 2
I weighed in at 250 pounds, gaining 3 from the day before which I hear is normal. This is what I consumed on day 2 of loading:
- Jack in the Box Croissant Breakfast sandwich
- Jack in the Box Extreme Sausage sandwich
- Dairy Queen 32 oz. Hot Fudge Milkshake (my favorite)
- 1 Taco Bell taco and 1 burrito
- Breyers Coffee Ice Ice Cream in Waffle Cone
- 2 hamburgers and 2 hot dogs, 2 servings baked beans and potato chips (birthday party)
- Bowl of Goldfish (the crackers not actual fish silly)
Day 3
I weighed in at 252 pounds – a total gain of 5 lbs. after “loading.” It’s pretty crazy I could gain that much weight after just two days of stuffing my face.
Now I begin the journey of eating just 500 calories a day which essentially will consist of two meals (lunch and dinner) of just 250 calories each. Each of these meals will consist of the following:
Breakfast – Nothing
Lunch – 3 ounces of lean meat which may consist of one of the following: veal, lean beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp.
3 ounces of select vegetables which may consist of one of the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, and cabbage.
1 selection of fruit with choices of an apple, a handful of strawberries, half a grapefruit or an orange.
1 breadstick (grissino) or one Melba toast.
Dinner – same thing as lunch
It is important to note that no matter what combination of items you eat (i.e. choice of meat, vegetable and fruit), the meals could not exceed 500 calories a day. So if I decided to have cube steak instead of chicken, I’d have to watch my vegetable portion seeing that cube steak consists of more calories than chicken. It was also recommended that I eat the same things for lunch and dinner on any particular day.
I mostly ate grilled chicken and cucumbers with a touch of lemon juice. Periodically I substituted white fish and cube steak and variations in vegetable choice included spinach salads and cooked cabbage. For my fruit, I always stuck with an apple.
I would also add that you can drink all the coffee and tea you’d like (unsweetened of course) but must also drink 2 liters or more water every day. I drank about 3 liters a day besides about a pot of coffee and a glass of green tea daily.
Sound boring? It mostly is but surprisingly, because of the HCG, I did not feel hungry prior to meals. Also when consuming these small 250 calorie meals I felt comfortably full afterwards.
As I think back now, most of my initial struggles steamed from the boredom that comes from not eating all the time. In other words I had spent a good amount of my time eating, snacking, drinking wine, etc. and now I had to find things to replace the time I used to spend eating.
For the duration that the HCG was in my body, I could not use regular lotion or use any conditioner in my hair due to the fact that the body can absorb the oils in these products which adds to calorie intake. I ended up using Corn Huskers lotion (which contains no oil) for my feet as I wear sandals most the time which cause my feet to get very dry. This worked out as well if not better than the oil-based lotions I typically use.
Another thing I thought I’d struggle with is the fact that I could not have my peppermint Lifesavers. My wife sternly warned me that I can have no breath mints of any kind and that many doing the HCG diet complain of having bad breath. However, I found a solution – Starbucks sugar-free peppermint breath mints. These are extremely small but powerful mints that contain zero calories.
While I am not going to bore you with the daily details of what I ate, how much I weighted each day, etc., I will say that I lost an average of about a pound a day. On day 42 when I stopped taking the HCG, my weight had gone from 252 pounds (weight after “loading”) to 210 pounds. That’s 42 pounds from my weight after loading or if you count from the weight I was prior to loading – 37 pounds. They say that you should count the pounds you gain after the loading phase which is why I can say I lost 42 pounds. Oh and as for the title of this post – “40 pounds in 40 days” – I had actually lost 40 pounds at the 40 day mark. Besides, it sounds better than “42 pounds in 42 days.” (I like round numbers)
I feel great right now. Everyone I know says how I look so different, not only in the size of my gut but the face, legs, arms – everywhere. I no longer get heartburn after eating certain foods or snore at night. I don’t even recall bouts of sleep apnea as I did before. I have about 20 more pounds I feel I need to lose and so will embark on a second but shorter phase in October where I have a period of about 4 weeks in which I will not be traveling.
I must truly thank my wife, Irma, for not only discovering this diet but doing all the research on it as well as preparing all the meals. She has done remarkably well on this diet herself but I’ll let her tell you about that in her own way.
If you would like to shed some of your “abnormal” fat by means of this diet, I’d encourage you to first read the eBook by Dr. A.T.W Simeons called “Pounds and Inches” and then do additional research online simply by searching the keyword “HCG” or the full phrase “Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin.” When you get ready to actually purchase HCG, you can get it at Official HCG Diet Plan.
This is a very controversial diet, especially for males, seeing that you have a hormone in you that is only found in pregnant women. It has however been tested for years and always proved to be successful. Don’t worry men – you will not become pregnant nor develop female body parts. Most of the controversy will stem from telling people that you are only eating 500 calories a day. They will be shocked not only on the little amount of food you are living on, but how healthy you appear despite that. We kept the fact that we were taking the HCG secret for some time, at least until we were confident it was working.
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Congratulations! That’s phenomenal progress. As some one who came from a similar starting point as you did and has pushed the “upper limit” even further, this is of great interest to me. My question is, “after the second phase, what comes next?” “More specifically, what’s your plan to manage/monitor your diet between phases and then after phase two?”
A great story David, thank you for sharing. This is certainly the first I have heard of HCG though I admit that it has me intrigued.
I’m curious to know what your weight loss would have been like had you stuck to the 500 calorie diet each day without taking HCG. My guess is that your body would have really had trouble metabolizing everything and keeping you supplied with energy.
I’m practicing a low carb diet now because it has worked well for me in the past. Like you, I’ll be faced with the challenge of having to develop strong eating habits after the program concludes.
Best of luck and again, great informative read here.
@krellpw – After each phase (which I am in now), you can eat whatever you want with the exception of starches and sugars. Don’t confuse that with “as much as you want.” In fact, my appetitie is much smaller than it was prior to this diet.
I have to maintain this for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks, I can begin to introduce carbs and sugars once again but with moderation. It is also suggested to stay away from refined products such as white bread, white rice, white pasta, etc.
Of course common sense would be to maintain a healthy diet and moderate exercise and essentially not repeat the process that caused me to gain the excess weight in the first place.
I can still have “cheat” days where let’s say I have a hamburger or a milkshake. However, I will do so in moderation.
Furthermore, now that I am used to eating much smaller portions than before, I will try to maintain that. For example, when dining out, split a meal w/ my wife or take some home as most restaurant’s portions are much more than we need anyway.
@Eric Lander – Hey Eric, nice to see you here!
You are right – if I would have tried to live on 500 calories without the HCG, I would have not only been starving but would have become week, suffering muscle loss and would have looked unhealthy in the face and skin.
My body would have pulled from my normal fat reserves for additional energy as opposed to the abnormal fat reserves in which case the abnormal fat reserves would have remained.
One of the benefits I had in doing the HCG diet is that my profession requires little physical activity (unless you count walking back and forth from my desk to the coffee pot). If I had to do alot of physical labor, I would have struggled as you have very little energy restricting yourself to just 500 calories a day.
I’m wondering how much of a traffic spike you will get – not from this great article, but from the suicide of David Foster Wallace – to your site based on recent news.
Thanks for sharing the diet info. 🙂
Hi, wow, congratulations on the weight loss! I think I’m going to try this…. where do you purchase the HCG? Thanks!
@lynn – You can purchase the HCG at DrugDelivery.ca. Also be sure to check out this shopping list for other ingredients you will need.
Awesome! Thank you for all the information. I’ll be ordering this week. If I get all skinny, I’ll let you know. 🙂
Congrats David! I just started this diet this week and now I am compiling some information for friends and co-workers so they don’t end up in some crazy fake site. I’m going to direct them to this page because this is the best explanation I have read of this program. I didn’t do as good a job on my load days this weekend(no pizza or cookies or ice cream…what was I thinking!) but I’ve lost 5 lbs since Monday (three days ago!!) so i am super excited. I haven’t had a chance to get to my gym, yet(but I will.) Good luck to everyone trying this! Thank you, David, for this site!
Hi David. I am currently on day 10 of the hcg diet. I’m struggling to eat my lunch and dinner. It has gotten so bland. I can’t stand the taste of meat just plain. Any suggestions on how I can power through this? Do you think it will effect my results if I used organic ketchup? Did you exercise during the 40 days? I am but sometimes wonder if I am burning too many calories (about 300-350). What do you think? I’ve lost 9 1/2 lbs. 🙂
@Liz – I substituted chicken breast, cube steak, and veal and seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and sometimes cayenne pepper. I also substituted vegetables between cucumbers with lemon juice, raw spinach with red wine vinegar and cooked cabbage.
I wouldn’t recommend using ketchup or any other sauce such as BBQ, A-1, etc. as they tend to have sugars which will have a negative effective on the diet.
I also did hardly any exercise. Didn’t have the energy for it. A bit a swimming each day but that was the extent of my exercise activities.
If you have already lost almost 10 pounds in 10 days, you are doing great. Keep going and just take one day at a time. Best of luck to you.
Hi David,
I’m just starting on the diet. Alittle nervous… I’m a type 2 diabetic with only about 10- 15 pounds to loose.
How did you know how many ounces of vegetables to have. The original diet doesn’t say?
Thanks for your time and wish me luck!
“K”
@K – I will try to get my wife to stop by here to better respond to your question. I will say that the amount of vegetables you eat will depend on your choice of meat. For example if you eat cube steak, it has more calories than chicken so you would reduce your vegetable count. Also, spinach has less calories than say tomatoes.
So I’d say it varies. Hopefully she will be by soon to provide better information. In fact, I am trying to get her to write a post on how she made her HCG recipe.
Congratulations David!! I am a fellow HCG protocol follower. I started with a short round 25 injections due to a planned vacation I finished up my no sugar no starches the day we left. I had lost approx 16 lbs and over 18″ I am very excited for round 2 I will be starting next week full round this time still need to release 35-40 lbs. I did have a slight weight gain due to all the junk food on vacation. Good luck with all you do this is a great article for all who are curious about HCG.
Hi David,
Congrats. I will be starting the 43 day protocol tomorrow. You have several posters worried about the blandness of their food. I did 4 weeks of internet research before deciding to do this diet. If they google HCG diet recipes, there are tons of options. You can bake apples with cinnamon and stevia. You can crush the grissini breadsticks along with garlic powder to make a breading. You can also roll onion rings in 1T of milk, coat in the breading and bake for onion rings. It’s really not that hard to be creative. I have assembled all of my seasonings on the counter so I know what I can work with. I have also measured out, bagged and frozen 2 weeks worth of lean ground beef, sirloin and chicken breast for ease. I have even bought all of the oil free soaps, shampoos and deodorants to maximize my loss as I am looking to lose 40 pounds as well. Again, great job!!
@Diane and @Gloria – Thanks so much for sharing your stories of success. It is always good to know that lots of people or using this diet and seeing amazing results.
I start a second round of 23 days next Monday to lose the additional 20 or so pounds I need to get to my goal weight.
This is a response to Liz regarding ketchup –
I have found organic, sugar-free ketchup – Westbrae Natural – in the healthfood section of my Fred Meyer’s – it’s ingredients are water, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, salt, onion, maltodextrin, spice, and natural flavor. Some may find some of these ingredients objectionable, but there are only 5 cals in 1 tablespoon, and I have found (as far as I can tell) that it does not affect my loss thus far. I just put a bit on a meatloaf that I make of lean burger, lots of onions and veggies, and crushed melba toasts. I sometimes add some ketchup to the loaf itself. Yum! Hope that helps – and great, simple, site, David! Congrats!!!
KETCHUP: Oh, I forgot to mention, I add a bit of Stevia to the ketchup as it is pretty bland, being sugar-free. Tastes great!
Erica
question…I just did my two loading days and I am now on day 1 of VLCD, my question is about the fruit. Can you split the apple in half and have half in apple in the morning, the other half at lunch and then an orange at dinner. As long as you are within the calories?
@Michelle – Yes you can. You can also have your breadstick in the morning if you are hungry instead of having it at lunch.
Thank you!
another question, I am also doing sublingual, what did you mix yours with?
@Michelle – Recipie is as follows:
13 mil Liquid B12
2 mil Colodial Silver
5000 cc HCG
Don’t be shocked, I have another question. I am on day 2 of VLCD, I have lost 2.2 pounds :). I have read contraversy on lip products, most say chapstick is not ok, buy carmex is ok? I would love to be able to use the carmex, but I don’t want to use products not on the ok list. I’m not eating 500 calories for nothing.
@Michelle – My wife wore lipstick while on HCG so I would assume both chapstick and Carmex would be okay. The diet wants those on ti to stay away from lotions as the body can absorb those and add to calorie count.
I wouldn’t think a bit of chapstick, even if absorbed would add that much if any to your calorie intake.
I have lost 3lbs in 3 days
I am doing well and am PLEASED but I dont have strong will power
PRAY FOR ME PLEAASE
Ill keep you posted
I am curious about the colodial silver. Why are you taking this? Anytime I hear about colodial silver, I think of the man that took so much he turned blue…seriously.
How many ampules of the 5000cc do you buy?
How do you mix the sublingual formula? You say the recipe is 13mil liquid B12, 2 mil collodial silver, 5000iu (not cc surely?) HCG. What amount do you take each day and how often? I have seen one formula that uses vodka to mix the HCG. It is all so confusing (I found the Gloria video difficult to follow and I would appreciate it if you could say what you did exactly. I understand the diet and the theory but am interested in the sublingual becuse wish to avoid injections. Thanks for your help!
@Jay – I never put together actual mixture but the amounts are referenced above.
As far as how much we tool each day, I believe it was 0.5 mili-leters in two doses – one in the morning and one in the evening.
@Melissa – You are getting way beyond my knowledge of this. As I said in original post, it was my wife who did all the research, bought the ingredients and mixed the solution.
Therefore when you get into technical questions about the formula, I am not going to be of much help.
I’ll try to get her to stop by here and comment but cannot make any promises as she is not much for reading blogs.
David It would be great if you could ask your wife how she mixed the solution and what she used as a sublingual formula. If you could write it down on the blog that would be fantastic. Then how much of that solution you took each day–ie if it was .5ml in morning and evening. Your achievement was so outstanding that you inspire all the newbies to HCG!
Another question is how much time did you go on Phase III and IV before restarting the HCG? I have been reading that ‘immunity’ builds up after 43 days and that HCG becomes ineffective for a period so must be stopped before doing a second course. Did you stop for 6 weeks — 3 weeks on no carbs/no fats about 800-1000 cal per day and then 3 weeks of limited carbs/fats about 1200 cals per day? Or were you able to do a second 43 day protocol with less time out?
@Jay – I’ve only done two phases and went 6 weeks between Phase I and II. First 3 weeks I stuck to a South Beach type of diet – no sugars or proteins and thereafter ate what I wanted in moderation of course and trying to avoid enriched wheat products (i.e. white breads, pastas, etc.).
I will be going on one final phase after new year to shed about 20-25 more pounds to get to by ideal weight and then should be done with it forever.
Many thanks David for the information! So a schedule would look something like: 43 days +3 days HCG; 42 days diet; 43 days + 3 days HCG; 42 days diet? Did you not take HCG every 7th day so that the whole HCG phase lasted 49 days?
Did you lose any weight during the non HCG Diet phase or was it solely maintenance of the weight loss of the HCG phase? Simeon talks about ‘resetting’ the weight levels.
You are so kind to answer all these queries! Thank you!
@Jay – I only did 23 days 2nd Phase.
While not on HCG, I maintained weight but did not lose anything.
Hi David Did you while on the 42 day protocol skip taking HCG every 7th day? Or did you take it every day? It is not clear on your blog. Also what is your wife’s recipe?
Happy Christmas!
I am new to the HCG protocol and will start once all the products arrive. This has been a very informative site and I will share it with family and friends.
Hi David… I am 5′ exactly and on my first load day weighed in at 196. I am now ending day 5 (or 7 if load days are included). As of this evening I weigh in at 184.3 I have lost about 12 lbs. in 7 days and have stuck strictly to the diet. Have even forgotten to eat my fruit or melba toast on several occasions. I have a bad thyroid disorder and i have lost so much puffiness mostly around my face and eyes. I am a bit scared that I have lost so much so quickly but am at the same time thrilled. I am taking the sub-lingual method and currently taking 1cc per day divided into 3 doses of .33 each. Are there any side effects to losing too much too quickly? Thank you. 🙂
Hi David! Great site!
Christine I seem to be experiencing the same weight loss as you. I am losing about an average of 3lb a day I am now on day 6 and have lost 14lbs. I am a bit scared to be honest with you. I am very strict and only eating 3 oz of chicken or shrimp. No breadstick or Melba toast. I got my hcg from a local doctor. I have an appointment to see her Friday (once a week) for a f/u appt. She is also doing hcg but when we spoke she had only lost 9lbs in 10 days.
Any advice? I will post again once I speak with her about the weight loss for this week. Maybe its nothing and the weight loss will fall to half a pound or 1 lb daily soon, who knows?
thank you!
Great Info site!!! David what happen to your progress. The site was like reading a book… I want to know what happen.
David, great site. Just went back on this and am more confused than ever. We both live in the same area, and I am working with a company in Scottsdale. It seems they do things a little different, like5 -6 small meals a day, breaking up the meals 2-4 hours between each one. They feel a man of 300 pounds and a women of 165 would not be on the same caloric intake. What is your feedback on this. Plus I am doing grams and hate it. I work better in ounces. Any ideas? Should I continue doing what they have shared? It is a bit different than the book; also, balsamic v is not good due to sugar nor is Salmon and Tuna of which I did the first time around. Is that exceptable? Lastly, this place said you can eat as many veggies as you want, not portion control….?????
@Skye Rivers – Well I’m no expert and only went by what my wife (who thoroughly researched HCG)told me to do. As far as a 300 lb person needing more calories than a 165 lb person, that is a myth, at least according to the “Pounds and Inches” ebook. In fact I believe the book goes so far as to say that a 300 lb person has more abnormal fat reserves to burn energy off of than a lighter person.
The main idea of the low calorie diet while taking HCG is that the diet provides just enough for a person to maintain a healthy physique and not be hungry and when the body burns the 500 calorie intake, it will then pull from the abnormal fat reserves – thus causing one to lose weight.
I know the Balsamic has sugar but I hated Red Wine Vinegar cause it’s to sour. I also avoided Salmon and Tuna and when eating fish, stuck to what is suggested on the list.
Finally, you say your consultant says to eat as many veggies as you want but in reality the more you eat, the more calories you intake.
If you have yet to read “Pounds and Inches” I suggest you Google it, download it and give it a read.
I am a female and I lost 33 pounds in forty days on the hCG diet. I flubbed up a bit some days, but each meal is a chance to get back on the diet. I was amazed by my progress. Before the hCG diet, I had been trying everything I could find or create, starvation, fasting, detox diets, and of course, high fat, high protein, low fat, low protein, vegetarian, and plain old balanced low calories to no avail. I finally found the hCG diet, researched Dr. Simeons (I was impressed by his life’s work and credentials) and watched the YOUTUBE videos of people on the diet. I found a clinic offering the protocol and started.
I LOVE THIS DIET. After I stopped the diet, the weight stayed off. It has been seven months of no weight gain. I gave away my “fat” clothes. I love wearing my size 6 wardrobe! If middle age has made anyone feel like giving up on ever being slender, hCG works! Try it!
David, I can not thank you enough for the information you have shared. I do not want to got with the injections and thrilled to hear you can take Sub-lingual. Could you please ask your wife to clarify the dose. Thank You So Much!!!!
David, congrats and Thanks for sharing your experience. Yours pretty much sums up mine, almost to a T, only that I lost 53lbs in 45 days. I do believe that the key to making this successful is staying with the protocol, and not experimenting or adding foods or other substances to it. I also went with sublingual dosing.
The entire time during the diet, I did not exercise, but worked hard, physically, 6 days a week.
Best wishes to you and all that read this!
I just started this diet and I’m on day 6 and I have lost 6 punds!! This is great! I have tried 5 million diets and I exercise regularly and nothing compares to this! I weigh 240 and it is staring to come off! I can’t wait to see what happens at the 40 day mark!
Redd
Thanks for your encouragement. I have been on the sublingual HCG for 30 days and lost 24 pounds so far, and I know I would have lost more if I had not gone off the diet for a couple of meals several times. I am a wife and Grandma who does all the cooking for family events and ended up just eating right along with the relatives that were visiting since I didn’t tell anyone I was on a diet. I sort of got bored and felt like I am loosing my momentum with staying with the program. I drank diet soda which seems to stimulate your appetite and I take nibbles of things if I really crave that food so this has really slowed down my weight loss. Then, I added one egg in the morning with salsa which seems to help me since I always make breakfast for my husband and sit down with him. I haven’t been starving, but I do get hungry so I find that if I take a bite of some chicken wrapped in lettuce, it’s one of the snacks that doesn’t make me gain weight. The great thing is, even though I haven’t followed the low calorie diet like I should have, I really see my weight loss in the way my clothes have gotten too big. I skip taking the HCG once every 7 days, and so I wondered if you could tell me if I can continue on the HCG past 40 days or not. I need to loose another 40 or 50 lbs. to be the correct weight and since I didn’t do so well so far, I was planning to order more HCG and keep going. I did this on my own without anything more than information on the web and I don’t know anyone else who has ever done this before so I didn’t know who to ask. Can you tell me if this will work or do I really have to quit taking it when I run out of my last batch? Thank you and God Bless You.
congrats david! that is awesome. i started injections 3 days ago and today was my first day on the 500 calories. i am a little hungry, but not too bad..considering. i am thinking of starting a blog dedicated to hcg diet recipes. i have yet to get sick of my ‘chicken and salad’ meals…but it’s only been one day. 😉 hehehe. i am really hoping to lose around 35-40 pounds on this first round…take some time off and lose another 35-40. i am extremely over-weight. it’s exciting to see so many other people engaging in this controversial treatment. i have some friends and family that think i am absolutely nuts.
Mary I love your idea about starting a web site for recipes.
David, I am at the close of day 4 and have followed the diet very strictly.
I AM STARVING!! I went for an hour walk outside today and it was difficult for me. Do you know why? I take this walk all the time and just didnt have any energy today.
Could you and your wife share some recipes?
thanks for the info it really helped
@Karen – If I experienced any hunger pains during HCG, I think I just drank lots and lots of water… either that or go to sleep.
Sometimes I also ate a Melba Toast or two and that would subdue any hunger pains.
That being said, I think most of my struggle, at least for the first week revolved around simply breaking the habit of eating all the time (i.e. meals, snacking, etc.). I wasn’t used to limiting myself to just 2 small meals a day. However after a week, it was quite the norm and the habit of just eating something to eat was pretty much gone.
well 30 years later i’m ready to get started again!!! 30 yrs ago i did this and then i got really sick and had to take big big steriods and have gained 200 lbs but now i’ve had a gooooood talk with my self and now that i can find this again i’m going to try again !!!! hope i can do this 1 yr ago i went to dr. and pleaded for help????? they said every thing was normal come back in 3 months i told her i would be back in 12 months to get rxs that everything was normal????? she then said if i give you some thyroid will you come back in 3 months???? ok
well that little yellow pill 1.0 synthroid i’ve lost 30 lbs haven’t had to take steriods and have only had alittle bit of asthma ????? so i’m ready to do this!!!! hope this will help some of your other readers dr. said the thyroid shouldn’t do this but i feel better than i have in 30 yrs go figure!!!! thanks for lettin me share wish me luck
Hi. Thank you for such a helpful blog. i am on day #3 of the VLCD, so far 2 1/2 pounds, no feelings of hunger or cravings and more energy than normal..wooo!hooo! I have been reading every thing i can about the protocol. However, i am unable to find anything regarding exercise. I did find tht all massages are discouraged but i find nothing about exercise. A must? a reccomendation? what type? thank you in advance for any help you can give me on this.
I just finished Phase II and starting phase III but how long do you have to wait to start another round?
I love your blog. One question, did you eat any other kind of steak other than cube and how often?
@patti – I think I ate sirloin a couple of times but mostly stayed with chicken as it is a leaner meat with less calories.
David- Did you ever eat salads with tomatoes, cukes, onions etc.? Did you mix your vegetables? Also, did you ever have eggs or fat free cottage cheese? Did you eat all organic? Hard to find organic meats, chicken, some fruits, but no grapefruit in my area?
Thanks for responding to my last question
@patti – No did not add ingredients to salads nor mix vegetables. Also no eggs and cottage cheese I hate. Yuk! 😉
Dear David,
This is such a great site for new beginners to HCG. I am on my 2nd week using HCG shots. I dropped 10 lbs within the first 7 days. Now it seems like I am at a stand still. Although my inches have been dropping, my weight just seems to have stopped. I am hoping that it is my body adjusting to the inch loss. I feel I am strict with the diet, but some days I feel very constipated and I think that is playing a role in my weight loss not going as fast. Any suggestions on how to get this thing moving again. Did you experience days where your weight loss stopped and than it started again after a few days? Curious if anyone else has experienced this. Thanks again, your site is great!
This site is very informative and great to distract me from snacking 🙂 I am on day 15, down 12 lbs. I am the SAME as Shiela. On day 10 I got STUCK at 10 lbs. for 3 days and tried the 6 apples a day with no water to finally lost 2 and still, no loss from there. I am stuck! I even cut out melba toast and the extra fruit. Help me, too!! I only have a week left and want to make it count! Thanks 4 the advice 🙂
My weight was stuck for about 4-5 days. I decided to drink tons more than I had been and take a colon cleanse for a couple of days. It worked and my weight started to move again. I think the body has to catch up in inch loss to the large amount of weight lost.
My question now is, on the paper work I received it talked about loading. Do you only load once? Or do you load after every time you take a break and start again on the program? No where in my paperwork from the Doctor does it talk about having to do it more than once.
I am using homeopathic HCG drops 3 times a day. I am on day five and have lost 7 pounds. It comes premixed so all I have to do is count out 10 drops and hold it under my tongue for 2 minutes. I am following the same diet that has been mentioned above.
what should you do when ya screw up, give in & it something not on the diet, say a beer & hotdog at the ballgame, shame, shame. should I take my shot or skip, take water pill, laxative? help me for I have sinned.
thanks, I too have been on 2 wks 11 pounds gone, but I gained 2 from the oops. I am afraid my doc that I get my hcg from is gonna cut me off if I gain so I hopw I get it off by Friday a my apt!!!
Wow, that sucks to be under that kind of microscope. My nurse practitioner gave me the prescription and refills, the plan and wished me luck. My kind of lady for sure! What was wonderful is when I went to fill the prescription and my insurance paid for it! WOW 20 bucks for HCG and all the needles. Your doing great for 11 lbs in 2 weeks. Keep up the great job! Stay on track and you will lose it no problem.
Hello,
I’m 19 and 6’6″ at my highest was 307 pounds. Most people never realized I was that fat because of my height. I’ve been on the diet for 7 days now and have lost 7 pounds. I have only been taking half of the recommended dosage and my meals have been more like 1500 calories. Do you think if I increase my dosage or lessen my calorie intake that I will lose quicker? Thanks for your speedy reply and I’m so happy for you!!! Hopefully I can post a wonderful experience like yours in a month or so…
hi. I am in a bit of a predicament. I misunderstood the instructions and did not do the loading days. I am now on day 4 and have not lost any weight. Should I start over or keep at it. Has anyone ever done this? I was so excited and so determined. I have been very hungry, but grabbed water and have been very strict. What should I do? So thankful dor your sight and congrats to you!
David,
I just started this diet two days ago and my first real hard day is tomorrow and I’m pretty nervous. I weighed exactly what you did when you first started and my goals are exactly the same “190”. I’m a big boy and I eat quite a bit so this is going to be pretty intense. Give me some advice on how to stay the course with this thing!
I am a 32 yr old female weighing 139 standing 5’5″. I had a gastric bypass 5 years ago. Due to a change in birth control 14 months ago, I gained 17 lbs. I have tried everything to lose this extra weight. I had a little bit of trouble eating on my load days due to stomach pains (getting checked on Monday for gallstones). Today is my first day of the VLCD. I really haven’t been hungry and for the first time I don’t feel like food is filling my every thought. Chicken is the only meat I eat, and I don’t really care for it that much so we will see how it goes.
I came up with a great recipe! I used my mandolin slicer to cut up some cucumber and red onion. I then mixed in a little bit of water, apple cider vinegar, garlic power, salt & pepper, and stevia. After a good shaking, I let it all marinate for a few hours. This was wonderful!!!!
Is there any limit to the amount of Stevia you can use and still be successful. I’m pn my first load day and starting to get nervous for day 3 and beyond
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Paula’s blog was very inspiring for me. I am on day 2 (loading); I am also very nervous about the VLCD. I am going to the grocery store after work today to purchase VLCD diet friendly foods. Not really sure where to purchase Stevia. I hope this diet works for me. I am doing homeopathic drops that I got from a family physician. I plan to make a blog page of my own to inspire others.
~~~MKG From what I understand, there is no limit on the Stevia. It has no calories, there are no known side effect, all natural, and a Zero on the glycemic index.
~~~Paula I found the plain stevia at my local Frys Grocery store in the organics section, priced at 10 dollars for a 2 oz bottle *this lasts a really long time I also found all the flavored stevias at Sprouts, but they were $12. I got the vanilla creame stevia. It’s great in coffee, mixed w plain water it tastes like cream soda, and I also put the vanilla stevia w 4 or 5 strawberries in the blender w. ice and water. It makes quite a bit and tastes like a smoothy/slushy.
I am back on the HCG sublingual drops again after a three month break. I still had more to loose and wanted to see how I would do after I stopped. I lost 35 lbs. in 45 days, but I think I need some help with maintenance because I sort of didn’t change my habits so I gained back some of what I lost, about 12 lbs., but I really didn’t watch what I ate at all. This time I am only going to do it for 15 days because I read that your body will respond better to the HCG if you wait a few weeks in between each 15 day session and, also, psychologically, I think I can force myself to stay on the VLCD when I know it’s only for 15 days. Does anyone know how long you can use HCG? I buy HCG online and mix one 5000 I.U.with 9 ML of sublingual B-12 and 6 ML of Silver Biotics, then I take 1/2 ML each morning and each evening under my tongue and hold it for a couple of minutes. I got all the information on the internet but can’t find out if I can take the drops more than a few sessions. I am on day 2 of my new session and I’m doing okay so far, but still it’s a battle to fight the urge to eat more than the plan allows. I am having one egg in the morning, cooked in a non-stick pan with a little Pam and I put a small spoon of salsa on it. It really helps keep me from getting too hungry.
do you lose muscle while doing this? Can you still have energy needed to do cardio, and weight training weekly. Does it effect hormone levels in men.
Ok, I’m just finding out about the Hcg plan. I read the Dr. Simeon ebook. Are you people doing this thru a doctor’s office? Or on your own? I’m not afraid of needles (Im a medical assistant). Seems like the injections would work best? Where are you ordering the Hcg from? I’m 5′ and weigh about 175. Or is this a scam or fake or a reality?
Does this stuff really work? Where are you buying it and do you need a doctor’s prescription? If so, how do you get one? Is a doctor suppervising or not? Can I skip[ the doctor visits?
Ron ~~~ You may lose a small amount of muscle, but nothing major. As for working out, it is ok to do weight resistance training, but no cardio. As soon as your heart gets pounding, your body will try to reserve every calorie.
TGTO ~~~ I did my hCG thru a Dr with the injections and paid $300.00 for a 21 day phase. My sister, however, ordered the sublingal drops over the internet, approx $20.00 bucks a bottle that lasts 2 weeks. She is on her first week and has lost 10.5 lbs. She said she hasn’t had any cravings and doesn’t feel hungry.
I just finished my 3 weeks and am now onto Phase 3 (maintenance). I started at 141, and am now at 128. I was hoping to lose 5 more lbs, but I feel great at this size. If I decided to do another short round in the future, I will definately do the drops.
Hi there,
Just a yummy suggestion. preslice your apples (I like Jazz apples) and squirt some fresh lemon over them. I did this just for easiness and when I took them to clinicals I was like WOW YUMMMY. I have kept them for over a week now no browning and just as yummy.
I think that the George foreman grill I had tucked away for a year is a godsend and I am grilling most of my meats on it. My favorite so far is Talapia. We messed up our first week unknowingly, gained 9 pounds YIKES!!!! No on day 4 of the real deal and I have lost 7lbs.
I cook for my hobby so I will be trying out some interesting combos. I would love recipes for P1 if anyone has them. Also just to re-check…..We are doing IM injections and doing .5cc’s daily right?
Blessings,
Summer
Summer Apples, especially granny smiths, with lemon have been a favorite of mine for a long time. I even add a little salt sometimes, but then again I like salt on most fruits. If you are a fan of hot sauce, thats good on apples too. I live here in AZ so we put hot sauce on everything. I have a great salad dressing made w. green tobasco, apple & red wine vinegar, water, a little lemon and all kinds of spices.
What is the website to order sublingual Hcg drops that some of you are mixing with sublingual B12? What are the mixing instructions, or does it come with directions? Do the drops work as well as the injections? Please respond quickly. Thanx
TGTO ~~~~ the website where the sublingual drops were ordered from is http://shop.changesforlife.net
You can get the B12 drops from any health food store. My sister is doing great on the drops so I see no difference. Good luck!
FYI it is the HCG Detox 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottle.
I saw the question asked, but never answered, “do you have to skip one day a week from taking the HCG”? I thought I read that but now can’t seem to find it. Just starting out (day 1 loading) on a 26 day plan, currently 5′ 5″ 135lbs…..at least before all this loading 🙂
Hi everyone! I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ to David for sharing his blog with us. I just got started on the hcg diet on Sunday. I loaded on Sunday and Monday and started the VLCD on Tuesday and I am down….get this…11.2 pounds…in THREE days! I am beyond ecstatic. I’ve also found some great secrets already kick up the taste of your meals a few notches while also helping curb your appetite, soooo, drop me a line and thanks to all of you awesome for inspiring me every step of the way!
I should also mention that my start weight was 219. I gained 3 pounds during loading and had gained about 10 planning my sister’s wedding this summer…prior to that I had hovered around 200-205. It’s also worth mentioning that I too have tried literally every diet on the planet from Weight Watchers, Protein Power (which i did lose a considerable amt of weight on back in 2000 only to eventually gain it back), Eat Right for Your Type, South Beach, Dr. Phil’s diet, hypnosis…I took Adipex, did The Zone, Factor 5, Jenny Craig, Metabolic Research, fasting…you name it…i did it and in the process really screwed up my metabolism. This is the only thing that is working for me given my history with yo-yoin and abusing diets in general. I am a firm believer to anyone reading this! God bless the USA today and every day!
Phase 3, Kill the carb cravings. As soon as I got into P3, all my carb cravings came crashing back. I found a way to satisfy them. Pancakes! Yep, but these ones are packed w good stuff. I put one banana, 2 1/2 scoops vanilla whey protein power (mine is low cal and less than a gram of sugar) a tablespoon of SF peanutbutter, a pinch of baking powder, a handful of almonds, and slowly add a small amount of water until it becomes a batter like consistancy. I cooked these in a non-stick skillet over med-low heat. They don’t puff up as much as a regual pancake, and are a little on the dry side but top them with some SF jelly and they hit the spot. I will play around w. the recipe a little to see what I can do with it, but for now, I have a smile on my face and a full belly. ahhhh.
I mixed the batter in a blender, guess I forgot that part. oops.
Great idea Kerri! My struggle I knew was going to be social outings and with that…cocktails! It is football season now and everything is abuzz…I went out last night and had a great time with NO alcohol whatsoever…what i did was pack several Truvia packets in my purse and wherever I went i order ice water with a cup of limes. I squeezed about 5 or 6 limes in each glass and put about a packet and a half of Truvia in it…makes like a limeade, but when you’re on the town, tastes like a mojito! Hey, I guess you could even ask for some mint too or throw that in your purse as well! Just thought I’d share…it worked really well for me…I never felt like I was missing anything and I saved a ton of money! btw, down another 2 today, for a total of 13.2 since starting the VLCD on Tuesday : ) Cheers!!!
I have had the great opportunity to read these posts, and I am almost totally convinced that I want to try this. I want to lose weight long term, but my success with losing weight in a few days, means whenever I stop the process…I GAIN WEIGHT. I wanted to confirm that these testimonials are REALLY TRUE, before I get my hopes and weight UP. Thank you for your honesty
Zenna, I know you don’t know me and I can only speak for myself, but I can assure you the testaments written here on these pages are very TRUE! I too have struggled with weight all my life and am having great success on hcg. 14.2 pounds in 8 days! I have had a lull for the past couple of days, but i know it is only because i need to drink more water and watch my salt intake. If you want feel free to check out my blog on tumblr…see a face and know that we (and our results) are very real! I hope you try it and see for yourself too! Ciao bella! jentheredonethat@tumblr.com
I am a 42 yr old that has tried every diet on the Planet! My sister first did this diet and I thought wow that is really extreme I couldn’t do that, doesn’t sound safe to lose that fast. Well, I had a dr appointment a few months ago and my dr is now offering this diet also. So I talked to him about it and he assured me this is 100% safe and works IF you follow the Protocal as wriiten by Dr Simeons. Well I ended up doing this diet….but I got my drops online( ALOT cheaper than my Dr office charges) I did the short round 23 days HCG and lost 24.5 pounds! Today is my 8th day of maintenance and (knock on wood) I have not had any issues with gaining beyond the 2 pds allowed. I have stayed right on!!!
I am going to do another short round(23 days) after this maint. and should be done by the holidays. I am praying I have the same good luck the 2nd go round!
I would reccomend this diet to anyone. It is awesome! I feel better than I have in years.
Good luck everyone.
Suzi – where did you order your drops from? What dosage? I am wanting to start this diet but all the HCG mixing etc makes me nervous. I really need to lose the weight and am inspired by this website.
oh my god i startd this diet 7days ago i am so excited i lost 10pds, then something told me to cheat and i regret it so much i wish i can take it back, so after not losing anything for 3 days i got so upset my lovely aunt decided to cook and i took just a teaspoon of rice to taste it, will that affect me in not loosing anything for 3 days again that teaspoon of rice a lil tiny bit
I have been doing this for 13 days and I have lost 15 lbs and 16 inches over all. Best thing I could have found that finally work! Good luck to everyone. I keep in mind everyday I’m paying too much money to deviated and plus I’ve eaten enough bad food so I owe this time to myself. Stick to the plan 199%.
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Hello all, I have seen a few posts asking how to pep some of the foods up to taste better. 2 things that work great……chichen broth, when cooking in a pan couple with garlic salt, lemon.
My favorite is boiling sliced portabello mushrooms, chicken, green curry spice, garlic salt and sliced jalpeno peppers in chicken broth……sooo tasty and low cal, no sugars, no carbs—not to bad adding some spinach in that mix as well
I am new, today is my first day (3rd) on the drops, do you have a certain length of time you have to hold the drops under your tongue for it to work?
Thanks, Jlynne
Felicia,
You are so right! I do owe it to myself, I deserve to feel and look great! Thanks for the lift!
Jlynne
30 seconds Jlynne! ; ) Good luck!
My husband and I are going to a ball game on day 2 of loading. Is it OK to have beer or wine on the loading days? Has anyone had alcohol on the loading days?
Just a question, I have to fly out of town next week. As I purchased my injectable HCG on the internet- it does not have a pharmacy label. My doctor will write a prescription for it- will that get it through security at the airport? Oh, and I am on day 9 with 7 lbs lost- woohoo!! Love the vanilla stevia on sliced strawberries.
Just started the diet. Is it ok that the drops have alcohol in them? Will it slow down wt loss? can you eat tuna, balsamic vinegar, or any type of salad dressing? what type of cuts of beef are allowed? Please respond with tips for eating correctly. Thanks for all your help everyone!
Questions about carbs; On the diet, you can have 1 melba toast/ 1 grissini or 4 saltines (Per doctor’s protocol). Is that okay to have the 4 saltines? Also, what do you do after? No sugar no starches, does that mean no crackers?
Hello everyone, I am currently on my 6th day on the HCG diet and I did 3 days of food and fat overload prior. I am thrilled to report Since Thurday of last week (6) days I have gone from 224 lbs to 211. That”s thirteen pounds in 6 days….that’s insane. Please note the first few days are hard also the second day I experienced a massive headache that lasted all day and would not subside with tylenol or advil.This i believe is the release of toxins from the body.currently i feel great. I am not hungry, tired or dizzy in fact i feel clear headed, the mucous in the post nasal drip has gone away and I feel energized. My goal is to be at my ideal weight. 140 by my 48th Birthday which is Jan 20th. I have a feeling I will surpass that goal long before. Only time will tell.
Mary
TGTO- I am from Canada and the cheapest site I found them on was Ebay. Where did your sister find them for 20 dollars a bottle and were they from Mediral?
Sorry Attention Kerri the previous message was for you. thanks
Can you eat grissini sticks after you are done with all shots? I just want to know if you can still eat some form of carbs (no sugar no starches) What is acceptable??? HELP!!!!!!!!!
Hello all
I ordered my HCG Drops yesterday
I need all your tricks… for a successful new lease on life!
I am ready.
Hope to hear from everyone.
Hey every one, today is my first day of a 500 calorie intake and I am not sure if already cheated I had coffee for breakefast with two stevia for flavor and 1-2 tsp of nonfat milk just to make me feel better about my coffee I am trying to lose about 30-35 lbs and I really cant wait to see the results after one week, I plan on posting my progress at least two time a week good luck to all.
I have found information about the HCG way to lose weight and followed it. At first things seemed to be OK, I was extatic by the feeling HCG gave me.
I dropped 7 pounds very fast.
Then, hunger came, in waves. I tried to hold on to the diet. The hunger got higher and higher, until I stopped dieting because I couldn’t stand it.
During the diet, my hair started falling, and my energy plummeted to a level at which I couldn’t do my work.
Now I gained about 14 pounds. I am 7 pounds heavier than when I started.
do you know a safe website i can buy this at?
Go to DIYHCG.com 2oz bottle $75
Hi there. Thank you for this site and the helpful information you have shared. I have seen the billboards around Dallas and finally decide to search on the web. This site came up first and after reading it I went ahead and set a conultation with the Dallas clinic. I liked what they had to say but $1500 was more than I cared to spend. lol
So I came back here to see what else I could find out about doing this on my own. I ended up ordering online from escrow and the kit arrived quickly while the HCG took longer to get here. Finally came in yesterday and I just took it.
I am excited about this new journey and hope to lose 130 pounds over the course of this. I am sitting here typing this with my first dosage under my tongue and almost wishing I had gone for the shots. lol It doesn’t taste bad but I don’t like keeping liquid under my tongue and not swallowing for 15 minutes. crapp…just swallowed a little. Still doesn’t taste terrible and I am nearly done holding it anyway.
The purpose of me writing was kinda to distract me and give me something to do while I had this stuff in my mouth so i wouldn’t think about it too much. lol Also I wanted to say Thank You to everyone for sharing your experiences and answering questions.
I will post in a few days after I start the 500 cal diet. I am not looking forward to that part but I am tired of being so large.
Have a great day. 🙂
Is it okay to use truvia?
question…i’ve been trying to research but have come up with no solid answers. My husband has epilepsy and is on meds. Do you know if taking the HCG will have any effect on these or any meds? HELP!
Robert…. Sounds like you got “snake-oil” buddy! Sadly there are jerks out there selling false hcg! What u went through sounds like u had no hcg in your system. Try hcgdiet.com for the sublingual drops. They even give u a recipe book!! :). A friend of mine has list 20 lbs in 2 weeks so far with their drops!! Don’t loose heart. I am at the end of the first 500 calorie day and only a tiny little bit hungry but that is normal after stretching your stomach on binge days! I have a friend who has a lot of medical issues and she is doing awesome on the diet too… She is doing shots with a doc in town.. No thank u! LOL. I don’t do shots!!! Hint for drops….. Set your cell phone alarm three times a day so you take your drops regularly.
Oh btw Robert….. Did u leave your hcg in a place that it got warm? That can ruin it too.
Congratulations David and Everyone else, every one an inspiration and good read.
I have dieted for 17 days and have lost 20 pounds.
I agree with everything you say, am not too hungry but alittle bored with no food to plan or eat and alittle empty, which is many ways feels good.
I worked out hard one day, rode my bike 26 miles, and won’t do that again till after the 42 days … I was so hungry for 12 hours that could axe murdered anyone for a burger or a sub sandwich …..
I use alot of hot sauce on the food, eat alot of asparagus and spinach and generally have found the diet relatively easy.
Good luck on your next bout and final weight.
Ted
I am glad to see this site is still active. Any of the OP’s still around to give us an update? David??
I just started and finished my loading days. Start VLCD tomorrow. I get the shotts locally from an MD and they are preloaded. I am a total needle phobe and wasn’t sure I could do it, but I’ve done 2 injections. Really affordable too.
My concern is preparing meals. I am really busy all the time. Any ideas on how to make some meals aheadb of time to grab?
How do you know which HCG to start with. There are so many different ones on PharmacyEscrow.com. I would like to lose 20-30 lbs.
Awesome David,
I have been looking into HCG for a few weeks now and I am having trouble pulling the trigger because all of the physician assisted websites I have talked to charge from 700-1000 to get the product. After your blog I see that if I am reading right I can buy the 43 day injection program for under a 100.00. Is this what you did? Did you join a physician clinic for support? I do not think I need the support but I want to make sure I do it right. But, I am having a hard time thinking I will have to pay up to a 1000.00 even though it would be worth it if I new it worked.
What exactly did you order from pharmacyescrow.com?
Or how did you do the program?
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to make an educated decision.
Why did my post directing people to a website that can ACTUALLY help them get rejected?? Not selling anything, just good info and advice free to everyone…some posts that did make it ARE advertising!!!
BTW-if you really are interested in helping people, allow the hcgdietinfo link, OR try to answer questions people ask you for a change!!!
I see Jay’s question on whether or not you skipped the 7th day dose while on the 43 protocol. That is my question. Is it “extremely” important to skip that once a week dose to prevent possible immunity? My thought is, if a person is only going to do 40 shots in 40 days, and the “possible” immunity does not happen until around then, why skip the shot? Doesn’t skipping the shot extend the process another week – so that you get 40 doses in? I’m confused as to what to do!
I have ordered my HCG and am anxiously waiting for it. I do have a few questions if someone wouldn’t mind answering. 1) Why do you have to “Load”? 2) I read that as a woman I can not take the HCG during my period. Is this correct and why? 3) With the 500 calories a day can you substitute a meal for a Lean Cuisine or a Healthy Choice entree as long as it stays within the allowable caloric intake? 4) Can you drink diet sodas?
Thanks for your replies.
Kelly
David, I read your story and I am looking forward to starting the diet. However, I have read some terrible things about pharmacyescrow ripping off people. Have you experienced this in any way? Please let me know soon. Thank you!
i have a question so im on the diet, on the first day of 500 calorie and ate just right that night i stepped on the scale and i gained 3 lbs from just that first day! the next morning i lost the 3 lbs again. is that normal or should i be worried???? HELP
i lost 38lbs in 43 days and thought that i might be of help to some people out there who have just started this protocol.u could try buying from Allday chemist.com, i leave in the Uk and have always gotten my orders say ..10days (frm india)
loading: a patient could not be kept on a 500cal diet unless his normal fat reserves were well stocked.
Menstruation:u cannot take your Hcg while menstrating,but the diet is continued, resume Hcg immidiately after menses.no food substitutes, diet sodas,lean cuisine xcept the ones in the protocol.if u followed it to the teeth, u’ll soon find you’re not hungry @ all…try joining hcg dieters yahoo group, it could be of gr8 support.
I fell off the wagon with wanting to drink wine on weekends. I regained the 10 lbs I had lost!I heard the homeopathic drops are useless!? Any experience? The diet was also on the news and an endocrinologist said it was all bunk! I want to know how or if anyone has actually KEPT the weight off for any length of time? Its not that hard to lose it–but keeping it off is the real challenge! I want answers please!
the homopathic are the ones I use and they are working great for me.
Thank you 4u2nv, your information was very helpful. I have received my kit but am anxiously waiting for my HCG so I can get started.
i am on my six th day and til now i lost 5 pounds it great. i am cheeting aliyle , actually i am having a fglass of wine the past 3 days , i dont know if this is bad or not But!!!!!!
I didn’t realize if I eat turkey breast, or chicken breast, or turkey pattie or say 90% lean beef patty or steak if I weight them at 100 grams, then I have to adjust the vetables because of the amount of calories?
I need help. I’m on my 4th day. I feel tired and kinda runned down. I’m a size 8 wanting to get to a 3.
I bought Homepathic HCG as well. I am suppose to take 4 ml, 3 x a day 15 minutes prior to eating or drinking with each meal.
I am on day 29 of 43. Am using the homeopathic HCG drops and have lost 28 pounds. Friend is doing the HCG injections and has only lost 16 pounds. The diet is very easy to follow through with. I’m not hungry or craving foods. The 500 calories is actually satisfying me. Good luch to everyone.
has anyone else bought their hcg on ebay? I’ve bought 4 bottles for 54 dollars on there. It says Mediral on the bottles, with the purple band on the label? Is this the right product?
Hi!
I was woundering if you can help me as far as the HCG diet. This is day 11 and I have only lost 3 plds. I have been following the diet to the T !! The last 2 days I have cut out the fruit and most veggies. I’m doing all protien. Well still weight the same. What can I do or what am I doing wrong. I’m reading about people losing 1 to 2 pounds a day, not me !
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank You
Kathy
Kimber,
Hi, I’m on my 8th day and have lost 9 lbs. I also felt somewhat tired, but am now over that as was also very busy with work and personal life.
Am also experiencing bad breath (or at least that’s what I’m told), I can’t tell it. This is good as I am in the Ketosis stage of burning that dreaded FAT. But thanks to David Wallace, am going to buy the mints at Starbucks, I just didn’t want to jeopardize the protocol.
Quick question, has anyone skipped phase 4 and went right back into phase 2? I need to lose 25 more ibs before May 12 and can circle back around and do it if I skip phase 4, any suggestions if this can be done? thanks
Quick question, has anyone skipped phase 4 and went right back into phase 2? I need to lose 25 more ibs before May 12 and can circle back around and do it if I skip phase 4, any suggestions if this can be done? thankss
Dave, Have you maintained your weight loss?
Blessings, Glenda~~~
MIss
March 8th, 2010 at 9:35 am
“has anyone else bought their hcg on ebay? I’ve bought 4 bottles for 54 dollars on there. It says Mediral on the bottles, with the purple band on the label? Is this the right product?”
The first time I did hcg I did it with the homeopathic one and it’s the one you have. It does work.
tgto
February 18th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I fell off the wagon with wanting to drink wine on weekends. I regained the 10 lbs I had lost!I heard the homeopathic drops are useless!? Any experience? The diet was also on the news and an endocrinologist said it was all bunk! I want to know how or if anyone has actually KEPT the weight off for any length of time? Its not that hard to lose it–but keeping it off is the real challenge! I want answers please!
I did hcg for 15 days (I ran out of drops and will power b/c I didn’t have the cookbooks etc). I lost 15lbs in 15 days and since then I have put back on 7lbs but that took work. I’ve been eating horribly and it’s hard to put back on. I’m starting my next round tomorrow.
Becky
I have not started yet need info on where to get HCG you said you are using the drops can you please let me know where you got them. What about the cookbook and other guide tools any info would be great I am excited for all of you who are having such good results.
I started this diet 5 days ago because a friend has lost a lot of weight and is starting a website to sell the product from her supplier. She gave me it free as long as I did before and after pictures for her website which should be up in a few months and she currently just ships them locally to people that she talks to about it. Anyways I’ve lost 7lbs in 5 days. And to correct him your not suppose to eat the same thing everyday, mix ur proteins up and ur veggies and fruit if possible, it says in his book but congrats on the weight loss. Dont buy off ebay, if its too cheap than its too good to be true. There are bottles out there for 75 or more and still arent pure hcG. IF anyone wants to contact me I would be more than happy to put u in touch with someone that has pure hcG directly from her dr supplier. This isnt an attempt to spam either lol . good luck
David
I started the HCG and lost 3 pound the first 3 days, I wasnt serious about it and a bit confused with having to count calories. So can I just start over? HELP
Jon,
Is your friend selling Homeopathic or the real actual Hormone?
@Ruth
Make sure you read “Pounds and Inches” by Dr. A.T.W Simeons first then try again. You can get this ebook at link below.
https://www.davidwallace.com/docs/Pounds%20&%20Inches.pdf
Also if you need to purchase HCG or supplies, see links in original post above.
Thank you DAVID
I bought my HCG on ebay and it was premixed, I guess it might be delueded.
When I go to the link to purchase HCG from your original post it has too many choices. I am looking to lose 20-25 pounds, what do you recommend for sublingual, can i get premixed?
Hi!
I am just about to start an HCG diet. I got the sublingual drops from my doctor. My weight is almost identical to yours and I was wondering how the diet went for you…anything you have to say will be much appreciated.
Thanks so much!
it says homeopathic on the bottle, she gets it from her dr that works at her hospital and sells them. He has a website already but he sells them even higher for some reason. Anyways I lost including the gorge days 9.1 lbs in the first 5 days. My last 4 weigh in’s have not been so good and im sticking to the protocol pretty tightly so I’m wondering if apple day is neccesary yet. In the last 4 days combined I lost 1.5lbs. Drastic change
I just received my 5000iu premixed HCG and I was told to add 29ml of Bactorstatic water to it. Now I really dont know my daily dosage for a 43 day supply. I have the 50unit diabetic needles and would like to know how much to inject.
Would appreciate some imput about the skip day. I did hcg shots for the past 23 days did not skip a day at all. I forgot. I have about 2 weeks left on hcg, do I start skipping a day now. Would like feed back from other’s experience with this particular?
Peete,
HCG Discount Supplies and HCG Coach are good web site that can help with.
Howdy folks i have been on HCG shots about 3weeks. First two weeks I was WOW. Now i am at a point where i go up and down (kinda sad about that) what y’all reckon has caused this i walk relax walk in the evening and dont use lotions ; however the other day like Sunday I cheated. Would I be paying for that now?
Rodric13,
Hitting a plateau is normal. Your body is just adjusting its self and you will start to see a drop again. Probably not what you first started out with. Have you read Pounds and Inches? It is all explained in there.
I’m AMAZED! 16 days on HGC and lost 18 pounds!I love this stuff and whew I was tired of being fat again! Still have 24 days to go and the fat will be gone whoo! hoo! I guess I’ll take a break and do another 40 days when allowed.
I’m not able to start your program yet not working, don’t know if I can pay for it at this time. Please let know of a way to do your progam on an buget.
Thanks
I’m usually great at following diets..but wow, this seems sooo intense and very difficult to follow! I think my greatest concerns are being able to drink a cocktail or two from time to time. Is there a period where you get to take a break and still maintain your weight loss?? Also..if you dont mind..can you give me a detailed menu of what you ate? if you have a journal that you’d liike to share..i’d love that!
Rita, I bought my drops on ebay for $33.50
I don’t usually check in on here too much, I go to Davids other blog, but go to ebay and put in hcg diet.
Sherrie have you had good success with the drops? Have thought about the drops instead of the shots. Which is best?
I am starting Day 1 today!!! I might be having a problem with the loading part of the diet. I haven’t read anywhere that you can have wine during day one and two of loading. I hope the fact that I’m having it will not affect the diet. I need to go out and buy some fattening foods right now. I really hope this diet works for me. Also, is hair conditioner really off limits???? I cannot go without hair conditioner for a month!
Rose, you can have wine on your loading days. I use my hair conditioner and always have. I think a lot of that depends on if you use the real hcg or homeopathic. I am on the homeopathic. Just make sure you rinse your hair out well
i am starting the diet and am using the ampuoles, but read somewhere that I will need to take colloidal silver and Liquid B12. What is Colloidal Silver and how much of that and the B12 am I supposed to take??
Gina, go on to this website. I take potassium and b-12
mayoclinic.com/health/colloidal-silver/an01682
Can anyone tell me of a good place to get real HCG? Not the homeopathic stuff. Someplace you have ordered from yourself and have had good success. Can’t affor the high priced stuff I have found.
I tried the homeopathic sub drops for about 4 weeks. I lost about 15 lbs. I ran out and gained it all back. I want honest answers: how many of you have been able to keep the weight off after stopping the diet? Which is best: homeopathic or the real stuff? My downfall was wanting a glass of wine
So today is my first day of loading…which i thought would be my favorite part lol, but it’s harder than i thought I get full pretty fast. I read you really need to eat alot for it to work well! So I’ll keep on eat’n, I guess the real work is yet to come! I really want this to work, and I’m nervous & excited at the same time!! :/ I’ll keep ya’ll posted! Good Luck everyone!
I am getting ready to start P3 and need to know if anyone has a list of things to add? I have heard protien shakes, bars, trail mix, and yogurt. I would like to know if there is a certain brand of these things or can you just use any kind? On the trail mix, doesn’t some of them contain fruit with sugar or is it natural sugar? I have been searching for about two weeks to find something and haven’t. I ran across this blog looking so I hope some one out there can help me out. Thank you
Homeopathic has very little HCG if any. This is what’s for sale on eBay and elsewhere. Unfortunately real HCG must be prescribed or bought from online pharmacys that export from other countries. These same websites sell Viagara and other drugs normally needing a presciption.
Your results were likely from your diet practice that I assume was recomended to you by the HCG-type product you purchased. It’s easy to put the weight all back on if you resume old bad habits.
Reliablerx.com has plenty of choices, and this blog has links to other sources such as pharmacyescrow.com
I have used a Homopathic HCG oral drop from Creative Bio Science which my family doctor told me about. Started May 1st 2010 and as of today June 7, I am down 31 pounds
I started out at 330 lbs so now I’m under 300 and want to finish my goal weight of 240 by fall so I can take the family to Disneyland and fit on the rides without embarrasment.
My doctor gave me the choice of injections or this HCG oral drop so I took the drops to try and have not been disappointed in the results. I feel full all the time and have to force my self to eat the 500 calories a day. 3 liters Water is hard to take down and I miss cola!!! but my doctor told me about SOBE Lifewater Chermoya Punch sweetened by Pureiva what a life saver!! Takes that craving away when you want something sweet.
The worst part of the HCG diet was the 3 days of headaches after the load days WOW that was bad! Now the only downfall is getting up several times a night to pee. Positve sides dropping weight and saving tons of money not going out to eat!!
I am not pushing any product on anyone but I am a true believer in the HCG drops I take from this company,
creativebioscience.com or hgc1234.com is the webpages they use.
Oops!
that’s hcg1234.com
I have been on the hcg diet for 22 days. I have lost 17lbs. I am very happy. I have a question. I lose 1 pound every to 3 days, not 1 pound a day. I weigh my chicken and veggie every meal. But I may not eat all my veggie. Or I forget my fruit for that day. I always eat melba snacks (2 small rounds) as a snack or with my meal. My water intake probly should be a little more.My question is why am I not lossing a pound a day?
Is it because I’m not always eating my fruit,all my veggie and not enough water?
I started at 166 now I’m at 149 I feel and starting to see the difference. I’m very pleased with the loss so far. I just want to make sure I’m doing everything I’m suppose to do to lose the most weight in 40 days.
Thank you, Debs
Has anyone continued to consume coffee while on this diet? It’s okay with me if the results aren’t as dramatic, really, I’m only interested in dropping about 15lbs anyway.
I used the drops from hcg1234.com for my second round, it was much better than my first round of injections. I needed some support and they were always there. It’s cool to see someone else with similar experience and the same product, there are so many out there.
As this diet is very popular and I have used it to shed 20 lbs in 26 days I do recommend it to anyone who needs to lose weight. There is hardly any side effects but i did experience constipation and i have done research and that is a side effect of the product but a light laxative will take care of that problem. One thing I do recommend is to do research of where you buy your product as there are many companies that import the HCG Drops from another country. I recommend to spend some time in searching for a HCG Diet made in the USA and in a FDA Approved lab. I purchased the HC diet from a website called http://www.HCG-Diets.net the product is made in the USA! Go USA!
Deb, read pounds and inches. Women lose less then men
@Sherry i just purchase my HCG from ebay too I spoke with the seller and emailed a few of the peeps that have purchased it……So this will be confirmation for me …..did the drops from ebay work for you?
Hello, I am 19 and weigh extremely too much, I was wanting to try this, but first had a few questions…
1. How much is it?
2. So I can only consume 500 calories a day? Isnt that unhealthy? And can I split that into a meal and two different snacks throughout the day? Also does it matter what I eat or not just as long as it is only 500 calories?
3. Would it be possible to lose 40 pounds in two months?
Kimmy:
1) I bought mine on ebay, I got the homeopathic drops 12x30x60. They cost me $24.88 for a 6 week supply with no shipping charges
2)Yes, it’s healthy, as when you’re on the drops, the drops pull an extra 2000-2500 calories a day from your stored fat. A Dr invented this, and a lot of Drs are putting patients on this diet. It’s much healthier than being obese, one of the number 1 killers.
3) how much over weight are you? I started out at 196.6 on March 22, the first week, I lost 9.2 lbs, as of today, I’m down to 148.8 with 13.8 lbs to get to my goal weight. The first time I did it 6 weeks, that was a little too long for me, then I did about 3 weeks of the p3(never did go in to p4). 2nd time I did it 3 weeks, and I’m still on p3 as I am still continuing to lose, so am still staying away from the sugars and starches. Yes, you would probably lose 40 lbs in one month if you stick with it and are as big as you say.
Please read pounds and inches below. If you need any kind of support, e-mail me
at stratman397 at aol dot com Just make sure to put hcg in the subject line so when it goes to spam folder I’ll know it’s from you. I will help you one on one as much as I can
powermaxnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pounds_and_inches.pdf
You have to remember, there is a difference in constipation and just not having to go period. When you’re not putting much in to your system, you’re not going to have to go to the bathroom. It becomes a nuisance and becomes constipation when you have the urge and can’t go. The best thing to buy is miralax(OTC). That’s what the Dr told me to take. Luckily, out of both times I was on p2, I only actually got constipated one time.
Good luck to all of you who are just starting out and to the ones of you who have lost, congratulations. You’re on your way to a healthier/happier new life
One other thing, my beauticians daughter was very over weight(she weighed over 300 lbs and was probably 5’8″) her first week, she lost 25 lbs
Start loading today. Is it okay if the drops arenot under my tongue for 15 mins? Will I still get the effects? Tell me the best way to conquer this? HELP!!!
No, you don’t put them under your tongue for 15 minutes, just 1-2 minutes, then don’t eat for either 15 minutes after, or with my drops, it was 30 minutes after
Thanks so much. I am a liitle anxious about the plan. Especially eating all the food for three days. Oh my, putting on extra weight.
Can I drink coffee with Stevia as sweetener and creamer? If I HAVE to drink with just Stevia, I can, but really like to put non-dairy powder creamer in my coffee. Any suggestions?
Can I take the skin off a cucumber and eat it with vinegar?
THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
Tonda, you are only supposed to load on the drops for 2 days, not 3. If you start the drops on Monday, you would load Monday and Tuesday and then start the low cal Wed
Thanks for the reply. Why is it that some programs say 3 days of loading and some are 3? Is there a difference in the weight loss?
I don’t think so, other than having more to lose if you do it 3 days. I just went by what pounds and inches said to do, and it says 2 days of loading
can you eat tilapia on this diet?
Tonda, yes, you can have tilapia(it’s a white fish). Any white fish is allowed, except tuna, and some people have even eaten the tuna and been okay with it
Thanks for your help. I have done two days of loading instead of three. I am starting today. A lot nervous. I truly need this to work for me.
Tonda, if you stick with it, it will work. I’m down almost 50 lbs(1.4 to go) and then 11 more after that and I’ll be home to my goal weight.
I’ve been on p3 now for 6 weeks as I’m still losing an average of 2 lbs a week, and just staying away from sugar/starches
I completed my first day. I can’t wait to get on the scale in the morning. Can we use Pam to cook fish/veg?
Thanks
A lot of people use pam to cook with. My sheet said I could have 3T of coconut oil a day(a good oil for you), it’s expensive, and it splatters a lot, but it was good(I used it twice the first time around
Good luck on the scale this morning
Can anyone tell me why on my Body Comp scale my body fat % is going up while I’m losing pounds & inches it started at 30% it is now 35% two week into this program. Puzzeled?????
Thanks for all of the post. I am almost ending a week with only a few sid effects. I have lost 4.5 lbs. Wow for me.
Good job tonda!
Hello can anyone HELP with the few posts that I have posted to Sherrie.
Lisa, I probably wouldn’t go by any kind of body fat comp. I don’t think those things myself, are very accurate.
Thx Sherrie
Just an update so far so good I was 183 on 7/29/10 today I’m 177 yeah me. Yesterday I did experience light headedness. I think I sprinkled too salt on my grilled cabbage so watch out for salt people. 47 more lbs to go.
WTG Lisa, that is a great loss and you will get there. Are you doing 3 weeks of the p2 or 6? My first time I did 6 weeks, but found myself cheating after the 3 weeks, this last time, no cheating, but only went 3 weeks. I’ve been on p3 for 7 weeks now, as I continue to lose an average of 1 1/2 to 2 lbs a week on that. I really don’t want to go back on p2, so am going to try and finish up the loss on p3 before going in to p4. I love p3. 🙂 I have 11.6 left to go..You will get there too..:)
By the way, I doubt the salt caused the light headness, most likely it’s from not getting many calories.
Hello everyone.
I am on my first week of p2 on hcg.
Now for the past 2 days there hasn’t been any loss in pounds.
My mom was telling me that its probably because I have been eating the same exact things for each meal everyday. So maybe my body has been gettin used to it? The list of foods provided are very little. And from the meats provided I only really like chicken so that’s the only meat I have been eating. I boil it. As for veggies (I hate veggies) I stick with a cucumber. As for fruits I mainly been sticking with strawberries but I have had oranges as well. And I could do apples as well. But I was trying to some research to see if eating thee same foods for every meal and everyday was allowed. Does anyone know?
I am not sure of the rationale but, I have read that you should not have the same thing for dinner you had for lunch. This is only my eighth day….still a novice.
Try grapefruit as well. Sprinkle a little cinnamon and truvia on it.
Yea thanks..I have read that also but then also hear that you can eat the same thing every days for both meals too..so I’m switching up my fruits and veggies. I had tomatoe last night (yuck! Haha) I had to sprinkle a little bit of salt on them n drin water right after every bite. And had an orange. Woke up in the morning and 2 pounds down. Yay! For lunch I’m going to try an apple and some radishes.
That’s the problem Melanie, pounds and inches says not to eat the same thing for both meals in the same day. Too many different places are changing what the original plan says to do
My friend gave me a great recipe for asparagus and it’s fantastic
Take your fresh asparagus and clean it then drain in a colander. Take aluminum foil and put on a cookie sheet and spray with pam. Then lay your asparagus on that, without overlapping the asparagus. Spray with pam and add a little sea salt and pepper. Bake on 475 for 15 minutes. That stuffs to die for
Yay good looking out sherrie. Thank you. I will make sure to try that.
Guess I have to go grocery shopping today.
Ok I’ve only lost .06lbs for two days straight. I’m still in my 1st week is this normal? or is something wrong.
How many calories have you been eating? Make sure it’s between 460 and 480 for what I think is the best count to lose weight. Make sure you’re weighing your oranges, apples and strawberries. 5.3 oz of strawberries is 50 calories, and apples and oranges all weigh different too. Are you drinking your 1/2 gallon or more of water a day?
How much are you trying to lose all together? Are you on any medications? Under stress? There are a lot of factors you have to look at..
No Stress, No Meds, getting the right amot of cals. Just on day 3 I started using salt on my food. Have increase liquids since day 3. Was told to chuck the salt a few day to see what happens since that was the only change. S/B back on track by Thurs/Fri with more weight loss. Will let you know. Thx
OMG. I am craving a diet coke. What is wrong with me? What should I do? I must lose 33lbs, to weigh 200. Can this be done?
Thx
I never cut salt out of my diet, infact, I eat it on my watermelon, but that could make you retain. Everyones bodies are different and react differently to things. If you like salt, try the “no salt”. My brother switched to that years ago when he was having heart problems. Not sure if he uses it still or regular salt, haven’t asked him in years.
Sometimes you just stall out for 3 or 4 days. You should have another big loss here shortly.
good luck
Leave the diet coke to p3. I did have 2 diet dr peppers while on p2, as some of the diets say you can have them. I didn’t gain and still lost, but now I haven’t touched a diet pop in weeks. I have quite a few of them sitting in the frig, have been there since April. Just drink your other fluids you’re allowed, and when you get to your p3, you can do the diet drinks. You will get your weight off, just stay with the plan
Hello everyone! I am currently on week 4 of P4 and I have been doing great so far!! My weight has fluctuated between 1-2 pounds so this past weekend I felt it was save to purchase a couple pairs of pants. Since starting HCG I have lost a total of 23.6 pounds, several inches and a whole dress size.
I am very happy! I really want to lose 16 more pounds but so far all I have done is maintained my weight loss…I am happy with that for now. Next year I will do another round of HCG if I don’t lose those last 16 pounds.
Well I actually have to do some work now but I wanted to check in to give everyone an update and to say hello.
For those new to HCG…hang in there because it is worth it!
Hey everyone I have finished my first week… heres the stats 9.2lbs & 8 inches woooohoooooo. Can feel a difference in my skin. Everything has loss inches except my arms & cup size, lol. On my way to week 2. BTW I beleive it was the salt it went from .06 to .08 to 1lbs so Im back on track. Will keep you posted. Smooches
Hello all I finished my 1st week with a 9.2lbs loss & 8 inches. Looking forward to an awesome 2nd week will add alittle walking on the treadmill to increase lbs & inches lost.
Will keep you posted.
I am sure I ate too much today. Maybe a little over 500. Help. It is almost time for the lady thing. HELP
WTG Lisa!! Woot Woot! The first round of p2, I also lost 9.2 lbs. That is just fantastic, keep up the great job!!
Unfortunately that seems to happen that time of the month. I can actually say I’m very happy I’m through those days. Just get going on it again tomorrow. If you have a slight gain, don’t fret, and don’t forget, sometimes you will stall out for 2-4 days but just keep with the program. Remember too, you will probably retain fluids, so don’t get too shook up..You’ll get there
How much time has to lapse before you start over on P2? I think I can only survive on P2 for 3 wks. When do you start phase 3, and how do I transition?
thanks
Tonda, you can stay on p3 as long as you want. If you go back within 2 weeks of being on p3, then don’t load, if anytime over 2 1/2 weeks then reload. I’m on p3 still(8 weeks) and love it. Gradually add back fats(everything but starch and sugar) to your diet on p3. Keep an eye on the scale, if you go 2 lbs over the last drop day, then do a steak and apple or steak and tomato day. You can drink all the fluids you want, but nothing to eat until dinner, then a big juicy steak and tomato or apple
Good luck
I am so tickled that I found this website!!! I am new to this hCG Protocol and am still learning, although it seems pretty simple to say the lease. One day I went to lunch at work and FORGOT to take my hCG …another day was invited to a picnic and “improvised” having grilled chicken breast (removing all ther skin) and a lettuce salad without the dressing. No allowed fruit there so I went without. It is so much easier when you have all you need at hand. BUT with that said its VERY easy and I havew not felt hunger pains at all! It is like David said ..its harder just doing something in the bad habit of “grazing all day” habit! Today is 2nd day of my second week, Wish me luck!
Hello All!
I am in P2 and down 12 lbs. This is awesome!!! I only have about 75 lbs to go! I am wondering why “mint chewing gum” isn’t allowed. What does “mint” do that makes it unallowed on the protocol? I have been chewing the Extra brand “Polar Ice” and still losing but was just wondering? Thanks so much! Can’t wait to hear from you! Good Luck All!!!
Thx Sherry. Lovin the weight lose tried on a pair of Jeans that two weeks ago I counld NOT fit but woooo hoooo I fit them well now. Gotta go see what lse I can fit, lol
Amy awesome I too finished my first week of P2 and lost 9.2lbs and now halfway thru week 2 of P2 with a total lost of 12lbs & 11 inches overall. I did stall alittle b/c of salt and lost only .6lbs for two days but quickly got back on track. lovin’ it
Why is MINT prohibited?
I failed today. What do I do? I felt so lightheaded and dizzy. Yes, I cheated. Am I doomed or can I start over without loading?
HELP
I don’t know the answer to that Amy. I chewed gum (sugar free) the whole time I was on my first p2, then 2nd time around, I still chewed it(not the peppermint) but cut down a lot on how many pieces I would chew. Some things I wish they would have explained in a little more detail, such as the “why” you can’t have this or that. Now that I’m on p3(almost 8 weeks now) I chew even the peppermint sugar free. I wish I had the answer you’re looking for. WTG on the weight loss, keep it up
I’m down 51.6 lbs now with 10 more to go. I actually could be on p4, but love p3. I stopped on the way home from the hospital lastnight(went up to see my new g-daughter) and had a DQ twist cone. Although that’s not allowed on p3, I figured I was safe, since I could be doing the p4. 🙂
Tonda, how far are you in to p2? If you’re on p2, then just get back on the diet like you have been. You may find you put on a little and even going back to your 500 calories you may stall out on the losing for 3-4 days, but just keep on it. I cheated the first time of p2(I was doing the 6 weeks and it got to be too much for me by the 3rd week, as then I cheated). Next round of p2, I never cheated once and did it 3 weeks instead, I think that way is so much easier. Don’t be too hard on yourself, just don’t cheat anymore. If you have to cheat, grab one of your fruits for lunch or dinner and eat it
Down 16 lbs. So happy about it, but I am still struggling. Thanks for the support
Tonda, as I’ve said before, this is a very hard diet, and you are not alone. I was very disappointed in myself the first time I cheated, but I realized I was only human, and some people had more willpower than I had at the time. I do really well now, and have learned I don’t need sugar(no one really does) and very little carbs in my diet. I did have the ice cream cone lastnight, but I had hardly eaten all day, with my nerves being torn up waiting on the new g-baby. The thing is, don’t beat yourself up over it, just start eating sensibly again, if you stall, then you have to realize that you did it to yourself when you cheated. You have to have willpower, and seeing you have lost 16 lbs already, well, that’s great and be happy with yourself for doing that! The p2 is the hardest part of this whole diet, but you can and you WILL get through it and then you can move on to p3, where I think you will really like that. I think I could live the rest of my life on this p3. Although, I know I will have to sooner or later move on to the next phase. I kind of tell myself it’s okay when I do an ice cream cone, or have one little bite of a “no no”, as I could be on that phase right now. I just don’t over due it like I used too, and I’m happy with an ice cream cone once a week or every other week. 🙂 You can’t let food control you, you have to control your food. 🙂
Anyone taking Vit B12 with HCG? If so, where di you get it, is it a pill or liquid?
Thanks for the encouragement. Congrats on your new addition!!!
Anyone taking Vit B12 with HCG? If so, where did you get it, is it a pill or liquid?
I’m new at this. I can figure out the meats and starches. But the veggies have me perplexed. How do you know how much veggies to eat? If I’m calculating correctly I’d have to eat so much veggie serving at each meal that I don’t think I could eat that much.
I seem to have stalled out. I have weighed the same for two days now. Today I haven’t eaten all day so …. we will see tomorrow. I didn’t even feel hungry. Gonig thru an emotional time in my life outside of hCG so …. Any words of encouragement are always appreciated. I am on day 12 and have lost appox 12lbs. It has gotten boring but the countdown is helping me to stay on track. Keep up the good work everyone!
You will do fine Tonda and you are doing great. I’m still on p3(8 weeks now) and loving it. I’m down to 142.8 with 7.8 pounds to hit my goal. Still eating healthy and still losing. Now, when I get to my goal, I will gradually add back sugars and starches, but really slow, as I haven’t really been craving much with those 2 bad things in them, and I will always know in my head, if I ever go up to anywhere past 137, it will be a steak day for me. 🙂
That’s why you’re stalling out, you have to eat Amy. You have to follow this diet to a T in order to lose correctly
It’s very hard to eat enough veggies to bring it up to 500. I would weigh my meat, then my apple, and then weigh the veggie. If you have too, then eat a meat with more calories, like cube steak or hamburger. I would keep mine between 460 and 470 and lost the easiest that way. Remember to weigh your apple, as there is like 16.25 calories in an oz, and strawberries are 50 calories for 5.3 oz, Core your apple first then weigh, with your orange, there are a little over 14 calories in an oz but you weigh it after you peel it
Hey Sherrie, you are doing great just remember when you get to ur ideal weight to start P3 over again for the 3 weeks 2lbs up/down before you add those sugars/startches back. If your Hypo gland doesn’t have a target weight it won’t know what rate to burn fat at. Dr. Semieon said P3 was most important to set ur new weight in permanantly.
Tonda, I have felt dixxy and lightheaded as well but I realized that I had to eat in a logical time frame. After not having any breakfast I realized that I had to eat lunch by 1 or 2 or I became very dizzy like that start of a headache. Once I did that it took the dizzy’s away. Try regulating your eat times to no more than 3 hrs. I also found that when I am active meaning out & about I’m really not hungry at all so I had to regulate to make sure I eat. Stay focused you will make it.
Yes, Tonda I take B12 & a multi-vitiman as instructed…. I guest it helps with the reset. I purchased mine from Vitacost.com for under $10.
Country Life B12 – 1000mcg 60 caps. The liquid form is awefull, ugh! Hope this helped.
Lisa, I am still on p3 for over 8 weeks now. I don’t plan on going back to p2, and when I get to 135(my goal), then I will start slowly adding back sugar and starch. I could be on p4 all the way right now, and I will have something with sugar and carbs occasionally, but for the most part, I will probably do things the way I’m doing now the rest of my life, as I love eating healthy, and really don’t need many carbs or sugars anymore to keep me satisfied. I’m kind of what you would say, in between p3 and p4, if that makes sense to you. I was at 135 for over a year a few years back, and was walking every day, eating around 1400 calories and keeping my weight right at that mark, but then started eating really bad and quit walking, and oh well, the rest is history. 🙁
Anyway, this time, I do know how to keep it off, and I’ve never in my life liked to eat the way I like eating now. I’ve actually lost down from 158.6(last drop weight) to 142. 8 as of this morning in those 8 weeks just by not having hardly any carbs or sugars. ..Not really counting calories, except in my head, but do eat a lot of fresh fruits, veggies ,protein, etc. I had read a long time back that the way to keep weight off was to not eat protein and carbs together, and I think that’s about right. 🙂
I started b-12 and potassium right before I started this diet back in March. I will continue taking them even after I’m to my goal. I get the tablets at walmart, Got a twin pack of the potassium which lasts me over a year(I take just one of them a day) and it was under $10 I’m thinking(spring valley brand), the b-12 is also very inexpensive
Hey, Sherrie not P2 but the restart of P3 to set the weight so the Hypo gland will be set. If you’ve been on P3 8 weeks now ur weight is not set at the 135 that you desire. But just letting you know its one of the most important directions that this program give. I don’t want to see anyone work sooo hard to become healthy and a bad time comes round and they lose it all. Sisterly Love Sherry thats all. I too plan to stay on P3 to lose the bal of what I don’t lose while on HCG but you gotta set it in you can make a few mistakes that won’t matter b/c your metabolism will burn it right off placing you back at your ideal set weight.
LOL well, if we’re already on p3, what are you saying to do? Go on to p4 for 3 weeks when I hit my goal and then back to p3 for 3 weeks and then back to p4?
That’s where I am confused, but I think this is what you’re saying???If so, yeah, I can do that. Get to 135, start p4 3 weeks, go back p3 for 3 weeks and then p4 the rest of my life??
LOL, Sherrie we will get this, Ok you cannot go on to P4 until you set your 135lbs in P3. While your currently on P3 you must maintain your target weight (135lbs)for three weeks not going over or under 2lbs at that point ur hypo gland will be set and then you can go onto P4 to add sugars/startches. This way if you do eat bad for a few days it won’t matter ur body will then know to burn it back off to ur 135lbs.
Can anyone explain why you have to load up on food the first 2 days? I am going to be starting soon, peobably after my next cycle…LOL. If I go to the grocer wont they be able to weigh my meat and veggies for me? All I will have to do is cook them right? I am ordering an hcg cookbook. I cant really afford to pay for the support right now? But its nice to have sites like this for the support from you guys. Thanks for hosting this site!
Welcome Adriene, The load days are essential to the program ur body needs the extra fat calories to get you thru the first week, The store may do it but not likely you need to buy or use a scale to weight ur foods. And Yes, all you need to do is cook ur meals. The HCG cookbook is for P4 b/c alot of the meals have things in it that are NOT allowed during P2. This is a good site to throw ur questions out there but it is BEST to follow Dr. Simeons Pounds & Inches you can get a FREE copy off the web just google it and download the pdf. Welcome and you are on ur way to a healthier you. Also remember Johnson’s baby washes & lotions only or mineral oil. You need to take a good multi-vitiman & B12. Throw all ur questions out to get them answered and follow Pounds & Inches. Peace
Besides B-12(I take one every morning and started before I even started the drops)
and also a potassium pill. If you are using the real stuff, then you have to be much more careful of what you use for shampoo, etc. I use the homeopathic and have never changed anything I’ve used and am down 54 pounds with 8 more to go. Just buy a cheap postage scale and weigh your meats out. Good luck
and here is pounds and inches
powermaxnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pounds_and_inches.pdf
Gotcha! But right now, I’ve still had some sugar/starch just not much while on p3. Heck, my yogurt I eat every day has both sugar and starch, and I’ve had some ice cream and a bite of roll and even a bite of cake, so I have had some of the no no’s but still continue to lose. So, I guess when I get to my goal of 135 I need to stick strictly with the no sugar/starch for 3 weeks then move on to p4?
Hello,
Mr. Wallace, this is the most information I have found in one spot for the hcg diet. I would like to say thank you. In regards to the “mint” topic, I found (somewhere on internet) you are NOT supposed to have mint within 1 hour of taking hcg. This includes toothpaste too.
I was first given a 1/2 used bottle of drops and verbal instructions from a co-worker. I then went to Amazon for a second bottle. I am averaging a little less than a pound a day, so no real complaints. However, I am a type A personality and worry about all of the details I might be missing, or getting wrong.
What is the difference between doing hcg for 21 or 40 days? I would prefer to stay on the hormone for 40 days. 40 days would get me to my goal, I am worried what to do after 21. I’m sure as with any weight loss program there is a transition period back to your own foods. Would someone be able to tell me how that works (I did see above place to go for free handbook, I’ll be doing that next). AND this is the first I’m hearing about shampoo and conditioner, what are some brands anyone could suggest for me?
Good luck to you all and thank you for any advice!!!!!
Abby, the only difference of the 21 and 40 day is that you will lose more the longer you’re on it, but don’t want to go over the 40 days. Usually for women, it averages out about 1/2 pound a day, sometimes less and sometimes if you have a lot to lose, more!
I used the homeopathic, and even though they work, since they are not the real hcg, then you really don’t have to be careful and use different shampoos, toothpaste or anything else. I have lost over 50 lbs on the homeopathic(love it) and never once changed any thing I was using.
I am putting the link to pounds and inches right below this, you will find ALL the info you need on transitioning, etc on here.
powermaxnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pounds_and_inches.pdf
Just about to start!!! Im confused about what to do!! Whats the best website or book to tell me step by step! I need a real plan so I wont drift off the diet~ Any advise would be great. Im not even sure the amour of drops or when to take them.
Can someone tell me of a good place to buy the homeopathic HCG drops? Some that you have actually used and had success with. I read that some are adding alcohol to thier drops and it kills the HCG. Don’t want to waste money or energy on fake HCG.
Welcome momof3, Pounds & Inches is the book you want to have. It is the orginal direction. powermaxnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pounds_and_inches.pdf you can download a free copy at this link. This site is a good place to get your questions answered when you run into a snagg but Pounds & Inches is the book for you. Also you can but Kevin Trudea’s Weight Loss Cure. It tells you all about this HCG program and additional things you can do befor or after the cycle. Good luck & stay focused this reset program really works. I’m 2.5 weeks in and 16.2lbs lighter & 13 inches in overall size lost.
Alot of the places put upto 20% alcohol volume in the HCG even the so called best on the market. But it is included for faster absorbtion under the tougue. I purchased my
2 oz HCG from Ebay for $35 bucks and it has 20% vol. in it & works just fine for me. I felt the same way b/f starting my program & was skeptical of what was being sold on Ebay so I emailed several of the people that did purchase it. They said it worked fine for them and the seller stands behind the product si I brought it. 2.5 weeks in with a loss of 16.2lbs. I have not cheated nor strayed so it works. And Pounds and Inches tells you 13-15 drops 3x a day. Here a link for the FREE download that was posted by another HCG user here on this bolg. Good Luck and stay focused.
powermaxnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pounds_and_inches.pdf
Hi, Try http://www.dyihcg.com. I ordered drops from them and have lost 12 pounds my first week!
Instead of eating the 500 calories, can you just use meal replacement shakes (like Slimfast or Ensure)? I think that would be the easiest way, as there are no recipes to follow and no mistakes to make. Please let me know!
No, you can not use anything except what is on the protocol. Ensures are for people that need the extra nutrition to put weight on, like the 71 year old 83 pound lady I’m a care giver for
Well then not Ensure, but Slimfast? They’re only 190 calories, so “eating” two in a day would but you well below the 500 calorie mark. I figured I could use that for the meat part (I’m not a fan of meat), and then make up the rest of the calories with the Melba toast, fruit, and veggies.
Hi Guys,
I have JUST started this diet and also just found this website (friend recommended it to me). Can someone please tell me what P3 & P4 are and where I can get the info on these two things? I am on the 21 day (actually 26 LOL!) version and I am worried that I will gain the weight back when I am finished with this part of the diet. I could really use some guidance as to what I am allowed/not allowed to eat after I am done with this protocol….HELP! 🙂
MJ, if you want to do slimfast, then do the slimfast diet. This diet is NOT like slimfast diet or any other one I’ve done. If you want it to work, you have to follow the protocol
I think I will, and then if that doesn’t get me to where I need to be I’ll do the HCG. Thanks for your help.
You’re welcome. The diet is NOT easy, but I’m down 56 lbs since March 22 with less than 6 to go to my goal. The diet works! I had tried every one out there, and NEVER in all my years found one that works like this
How exciting that you’ve lost so much weight! I want to lose 40 to 50 lbs as well, which is why I’m probably going to do the HCG diet. But since it’s so expensive, and I’ve heard of fake ones floating around out there, I figured I’d try other routes first.
Where did you get your HCG from?
Hello All!!!
Well I am on my 19th day and down approx. 20 lbs!!! I am closing in on day 23 and when I do I will be on vacation and beginning Phase 3. Basically I will discontinue the drops and eat the same things I have been on phase 2? Thanks ahead for any and all advice! You help is much appreciated!!
MJ, I used the homeopathic, and got them on ebay for $24.99 with free s&h. I see there is more on there(the same kind I have) for $29.99 but that is for a 6 week supply. The food you have to buy is so minimal, that we saved a lot of money while I was on p2. If you add up how much slim fast cost, you will spend more within 2 weeks on that, then you will on what I was on. I have less than 6 lbs to get to 135 and feel so good(other than my sciatic nerve problem).
No Amy, don’t eat the same as you are now, add back everything except sugar/starch. This phase is great, as you don’t have to weigh meat, and just kind of keep up with your calories in your head.
Yeah, that’s true. I’m just worried about getting fake HCG. I’ve heard about how people will cut it with water and alcohol. I want the real stuff, and I don’t know if I trust eBay with that. I’m sure there are many choices, and some of them could be fake. Can you please send me the link to the real stuff you’ve been buying?
MJ, I’m going to be very honest with you, I trust these drops more than I trust anything that comes from overseas.
These are the same drops I got, and they do work good. An RN that lives behind me got me some “real” stuff from overseas, it cost less than these drops, but I decided I didn’t want them, I wanted to continue on these drops, as I did so well on them, and I just don’t trust getting the “supposed” real stuff. My husband did NOT want me taking anything from overseas. I couldn’t have been happier, and have had better results using the homeopathic(which I read a very good article on the homeopathic and how they work just as good. I have had much better results than the nurse who was taking the “real” stuff, and with homeopathic, you don’t have to be as careful what you use such as shampoos, etc. I’ve never changed anything that I’ve used.
cgi.ebay.com/hCG-Homeopathic-Weight-Loss-Drops-Dr-Simeons-Diet-2-OZ-/280502047318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0
Awesome. Thanks so much, Sherrie!
you’re very welcome MJ Good luck
Hi again,
Ok, I have been told by m friend (who was the one that introduced me to this plan) that P3 of this diet is similar to the P1 of both the Atkins and the South Beach Diet. Can someone confirm that and if so, what are the major differences?
I’ve never been on those diets, nor have I ever read them Lori, but I have been told the same thing. Don’t worry about p3, as I said before, I love this phase and could live on it the rest of my life pretty much, except I continue to lose weight even eating 1400 and 1500 calories a day. I’m hoping when I get to my goal I won’t lose anymore, but may have to increase calories slowly to keep maintaining. good luck, you’ll do fine
It was nice reading everyone’s responses. I’m so excited for all of you that have lost!!! I didn’t know you could do it own your own. I have never heard of HCG diet before. I went to the B Ki Weight Loss clinic last week and signed up. I did the load days this weekend and I start tomorrow. I can hardly wait for 7 days to pass so I can see how it will work for me. I’d so love to lose 40 lbs in 40 days. I need to lose about 150 all together. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK EVERYBODY! I’ll keep you posted on my success.
I copied and pasted right out of the book.
The Diet
Breakfast:
Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours.
Saccharin or other sweeteners may be used.
Lunch:
1 100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat
must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or
grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The
chicken must be removed from the bird.
2 One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens,
green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage.
3 One breadstick (grissino) or one Melba toast.
4 An apple or an orange or a handful of strawberries or one-half grapefruit.
Dinner :
The same four choices as lunch.
The juice of one lemon daily is allowed for all purposes. Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic,
sweet basil, parsley, thyme, majoram, etc., may be used for seasoning, but no oil, butter or dressing.
Tea, coffee, plain water, mineral water are the only drinks allowed, but they may be taken in any
quantity and at all times.
In fact the patient should drink about 2 liters of these fluids per day. Many patients are afraid to drink
so much because they fear that this may make them retain more water. This is a wrong notion as the
body is more inclined to store water when the intake falls below its normal requirements.
The fruit or the breadstick may be eaten between meals instead of with lunch or dinner, but not more
than than four items listed for lunch and dinner may be eaten at one meal.
Darlene, if you really stick with it, you will probably see a big loss real quick. My beauticians daughter lose 25 lbs her first week and also had about 150 to lose. Good luck. I have been on it 5 mos(as of yesterday), started out with 61.6 to go, am down 57 lbs and on p3 still(not ready to go to p4) You can do it!! Please keep us posted as to how you’re doing and hang in there!!
Sherrie: Thank you for responding and for the encouragement. Today is day one. Funny how I jumped on here before jumping on the scale. That’s next. I skimmed the book, POUNDS AND INCHES last night. I didn’t read anything about P2, P3. What plan are you following? Are you doing on your own or going to place if you don’t mind me asking. How do I find more about P2 and P3 and P4? 25 lbs her first week, it seems impossible.. I wonder if a lot of water loss goes on that first week? I wonder how many weeks it takes to show it in the mirror and in your clothes?? How long did it take for you? You wanted to lose 61.6 pounds and have lost 57? WAY TO GO SHERRIE!!!! It has been years since I’ve lost over 10 lbs. I think I’ll know it works when I lose 15. I’m scared like with any other thing. I usually give up after the first 5 days. I’m hoping that the results are so amazing that I don’t want to give up. You take the shots, pills, injections? Sorry if I am asking too many questions. Feel free to answer the ones you want to. You lost about 3 lbs a week or how did losses go? 57 pounds down! WOW! I’m happy for you. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Please share more! What has your family and friends said. I bet there were the skeptics. Have a super day. Look forward to hearing back from you.
Hi Guys,
I was wondering if anyone knows what the significance of the 26 days is? I know that it says only if you need to lose only 5 lbs, that a 26 day protocol needs to be followed but it doesn’t say why. Don’t get me wrong, I like losing the weight, but I don’t want to lose TOO much weight…
Lori, that’s why I’m still on p3 as I’m still losing an average of 2 lbs a week. I have right under 5 lbs to go. I have thought about doing drops for 1 week just to finish up what I had to lose too, but decided just to do it like I have been
Hi Darlene,
BELIEVE me there are skeptics among my family and friends…as there will be with any diet or new adventure. They are worried that there is not enough caloric intake to sustain me, I am going to get sick, blah de blah blah blah. If you can learn to tune them out and know that you are doing it for yourself and not them and just stay the course, the results will speak for themselves!!
You can do it girl!!!! Keep at it!! I am on day 9 (including the 2 load days) and have lost a total of 11.2 lbs! Also, don’t get discouraged if on some days you only lose .2 lbs as those will happen (according to all the manuals, etc.) and whatever you do, STAY STRONG! If you even fluctuate a TEENSY bit or think that “oh I can eat a little of this & it won’t matter”, all I can advise is DON’T DO IT as it throws the whole process out of whack and could inhibit the weight loss by a couple of days. 🙁 (this happened to my friend). GOOD LUCK!!!
Yes, but is there a NEED to stay the 26 day course for the initial phase?? Is it possible to do say 2 weeks and THEN move to the next phase? (no sugar/no carbs) or does the 26 days need to be adhered to?
Lori: Thanks! WOW! Day 9 and down 11.2. I am so ready for a week to pass just so I can see. Where did you get your copy of the diet plan? I didn’t see a P2, P3, P4 in the book. I was just wondering. Thanks! The 500 a day I don’t think will kill me or make me sick because I have all the extra weight on it can pull from. Thanks for your support!
Hi Darlene,
From what I can gather, there is not any documentation with regards to the P3 & P4. The info I got was that P3 is about 3 wks (or actually however long you want it to be) and is directly after the 26 or 40 day regimen and you increase your caloric intake to about 1400 calories by adding in some of the other healthy foods, but without starches or sugar (apparently similar to the first phase of the Atkins or South Beach diets.) P4 you can add these things back in, but if you keep it to a minimum you should still continue to lose weight. (and if you think about it many starches or things with sugar, INCLUDING high fructose corn syrup, are not good for you anyway and after being on the diet for this long, you really don’t crave them anymore anyway..) hCG is not only a diet, it is a way of life and you end up with a whole new and healthy outlook on food after you have been on it. Quite amazing, really. 🙂
MY DAY ONE
This is what I am having today:
10:30am 16 oz of bottled water
1 cup of fresh strawberries
12:30pm 5 Melba rounds
16 oz of bottled water
2:30 3.5 oz of cooked chicken
cooked cabbage w/ salt& pepper (no butter)
16 oz of water
4:30 5 Melba Rounds
16 oz of water
7:30 3.5 oz of chicken
cooked cabbage w/salt & pepper (no butter)
9:30 1 medium orange
16 oz of water
Darlene, I did the homeopathic drops. Actually load days and vlcd are p2, p3 is actually stabilization where you maintain your weight within 2 lbs. If you go over 2 pounds, then you have to do a steak/apple or steak/tomato day, where you do not eat anything all day until dinner then you eat the steak with one of the other 2 foods. You’re not really supposed to fall below the 2 lbs either, but for some reason, I’m eating well and still losing, so I’m not going to complain. I’m not sure when I started noticing the difference of the way my clothes fit. but, I’ve gone in mens jeans from a 36 waist in to a 30..Woot Woot!! My family is going to see me next week(well a few of them), my sister that lives 6 1/2 hours from me saw me on July 4th weekend, which I was actually 15 lbs heavier than I am now. I’ll let you know what my Mom, best friend and sister say when I get back from Illinois.
P4 is when you maintain for life(same as p3 as far as gaining and losing over 2 lbs). You have to add back the sugars and starches gradually over 3 weeks on p3.
Well, on drops, you can actually take them 20 days. If you add 3 days without drops and then subtract the 2 days of drops and load days, that is where you get 21, and actually it’s 21 days that you would be on p2. I don’t know what would happen if you did just 1 or 2 weeks on the drops then went off and did your p3. But if you try it, let me know how it works. I think I’m on another plateau..
Darlene, actually when you’re eating the 500 calories, you have to remember, you’re pulling 2000-2500 calories from the stored fat
darlene, 1 melba toast twice a day is what is allowed. Everything else looks good
B Ki had said one melba rectangle slice 2x a day or 5 of the melba circles/rounds 2x a day. In the above, I forgot to add that I need one more portion of Melba Rounds.
I noticed it today when I went over what I had eaten so far. Thanks. Question: Can you eat your carb/Melba with your meal?
Yes, you can have your melba toast with your meal, that’s how I always ate mine. The 2nd time around, I didn’t eat any of them..They actually aren’t too bad.
Darlene you cannot have the same meats for luch & dinner…..Two(2) Melba snacks/toast per day is allowed. Also remember to follow the plan as he intended there are alot of people that has modified the plan for their personal use. Its only 23/40 days out of your life to follow someones elses directions. P1 gathers extra cals, P2 is the actual weight loss process P3 is the setting of your new weight (this is thee most important of all 4 stages) & P4 is the rest of your life to enjoy. There is stored fat & structural fat. The HCG plans gets rid of the stored fat leaving the structural fat in place. Remember this when you lose structural fat it will always replace itself when you start to really eat normal. Regulardieting w/o HCG you lose structural fat not follow the plan exactly and you will not have any negatives. God Bless.
Lori, the 26 days is this: 23 days on the drops is the least amount of time that you can consume the hcg if you stop b/f 23 days you will gain all the weight back +. The additional 3 days is w/o drops to let the hcg completely leave ur system before starting the increased calories in P2.
Lisa, on Dr Simmeons protocol, there is no P1, that is Kevin Trudeaus protocol. P1 is not load days, it only has p2,p3 and p4. P2 is your load days and vlcd.
You’re almost right Lisa, but P3 is increased calories. Again, there is NO p1
The program that I am on, if we don’t eat both carbs ( the melba toast), we are to add in another fruit.
The B Ki people didn’t tell us it had to be two different meats in a day. I don’t remember reading it in the Pounds and Inches book either??? I may have missed it. ? ? ? The program I am on allows us one melba toast or 5 melba rounds which equal a melba toast 2x per day and if we don’t eat our melba toast, we are to add in one more fruit for the day. Yah, I am going to follow what B Ki tells me exactly. THANKS on the P phases and the fat info.
I lost about 1 1/2 lbs my first day. Time is passing slow. I want to see what I have lost in a week. Come on week!
The P phases can be confusing and they look they are different. With B Ki, I am in Phase One now for 23 days. I don’t care what they call it as long as I lose. I’m not sure what comes next after the 23 days is up. ….if I do it again because I have a lot to lose or I have to do something different for a little while.
Ur right Sherrie but people have gotten confused about the stages. So P1 in Kevin books is considered the 2 load days that why I put it that way so people will know theres a difference from stage to stage.
Sherrie,
You are certainly the voice of reason on this blog. Congratys on your weight loss. I started at 180 on July 1, did a ~15 lb loss following the B-12 medical weight loss regimen, and now am kicking it into high gear with hcg. I am on VLCD3 and have been hungry and taking phenteremine to help suppress appetite–only when I really need it. I am on the injections (real stuff) and have to be careful with lotions, etc. However, there is so little info to help me identify what is an is not ok with hcg (e.g., glycerin–which is in a lot of stuff and fruit oil extracts–which is in most of the organic stuff) I know coconut oil is ok and mineral oil. Also Spry toothpaste was supposedly ok and I bought soem, only to find out that it has mint and xylitol. It is hard to find anythign without mint, so I may have to switch to pure baking soda. Any ideas?
Hey Camille. Well, I am down another pound today, with just 3.6 more to go to hit my goal weight, although I have actually thought about changing that too, to where I can gain my 2 lbs and still be at 135. LOL
Honey, I don’t know what to tell you, as I’ve only used the homeopathic, and never changed anything. Did you read pounds and inches online? It may have something in there about that.
Good luck You are doing wonderful and will have that weight off in no time at all..The 5 mos I have been on mine seemed like it was taking forever, but I look back now and see just how fast it has gone.
I am scheduled for surgery on Oct. 19. I had a tummy tuck done years ago and the Dr screwed up on me royally, didn’t even put my belly button back in, so, I found another really good plastic surgeon who because of the other Drs mistake is going to make it right. He’s giving me a 50% discount and I’m going to get another tummy tuck, liposuction of the flanks and upper back and my belly button back that I’ve been without for 9 years now. I’m scared, but yet at the same time elated. I just know how bad of an experience I had last time, and pray this time it goes more smoothly for me.
I am leaving tomorrow for a week trip home to visit my Mom and my other new g-daughter who will be 1 week tomorrow(have another one here that was born 2 weeks ago). So, won’t be checking in on here too much. If you want to e-mail me, would love to talk with you. Just put this is Camille and HCG or something like that, as it will go to my spam folder. I will add your address and we can communicate via e-mails.
It’s
stratman397 at aol dot com
Sherrie: How much have you lost total in how much time? WAY TO GO! 3.6 more to go. YOu can do it!
Yesterday was the first day of eating 500 calories. I weighed 1.5 less this morning. I hope I show a loss in the morning too.
Today I ate:
breakfast: strawberries, water
snack: melba toast, water
lunch: chicken, cut up cucumber, water
snack: apple, water
dinner: chicken, turnip greens, mustard greens, water
snack: diet jello
snack: melba toast, water
I called B Ki today and asked about the eating the same meats twice a day. They said it was okay to do some of the time but to try to mix it up.
I thank all of you for posting. It keeps me encouraged. Thanks for all the tips, advice, everything. Have a great week all! Please post your success. I’d like to hear from everyone…..what day are you on? how much have you lost? how much do you want to lose? etc……. God bless!
Hey Darlene
I started first load days back on March 22 at 196.6. I did 6 weeks of p2 the first time(which after 3 weeks found myself cheating. :Then I did p3 for about 2 1/2 weeks, then went back to p2 for 3 more weeks and have been back on p3 ever since. (Never have done p4 yet). I’ve lost 58.2 lbs as of today with 3.4 to go. 🙂
THANKS for the encouragement. I’m leaving out today for a week, and am still going to try and eat very healthy, although, on vacation you do like to have a little goodie once in awhile.
I just spent 20 minutes replying and then I hadn’t entered my name or email so when I went to submit, it erased it. DARN!
Short version this time….
I am pround of you!! Keep up the good work!
Do you have a Facebook account?
What diet and/or book do you follow?
I have lost 6 lbs and I’m on day 5. I had lost on my load days too which I thought was weird. My pants feel looser but could this be? I’ve just started?
Have a super vacation! I am so happy for your loss and you are almost to goal.
I look forward to sharing w/you more.
yes darlene, just go to facebook and do a search either by the e-mail address I posted or do a search for Sherrie Kelly Stratman
Darlene, go back to facebook and request me for a friend again. I had another request this morning from someone I didn’t know and deleted you and her. Please try again..thanks
Sherrie,
Sorry it was me who requested you on facebook also. Today ends my vacation and “recruited” two friends to come along on this great journey of weightloss.
My question is … how long do I have to be on phase 3 before going back to phase 2. Is there a minimum time alotment that is needed to be off the drops? I have been off the drops since last saturday (5 days). Would like to continue on the drops for more weightloss. Just wondering. …. Thanks again for all your support and quick responses. Amy : )
Amy, I will look for you on FB again…Sorry, didn’t know it was from you hon Also had one from Darlene..
You can go back on p2 as soon as you want. If you’re on p3 longer than 2 1/2 weeks, then you’ll need to reload,, if you’re on it less time than 2 1/2 weeks, then you don’t need to reload
Why hello there! i have done this diet before and i lost 35 pounds… i gained it back… im startiing again and im making sure i keep it off! feeling doubtful.. so this helps.. the support system thing… quick question.. do i have to hold it under my tongue for a full 15min?.. i cant bare it over 5 min :[…..
I am fixing to start taking HCG for the first time. I am a little confused on the phases. How long do each of them last. I bought the stuff from a health food store and she told me to look it up online, but there is not alot of information available. Any help would be appreciated.
Emily, NO, you ony have to put it under your tongue and hold it about 1 minute. 🙂
I’m starting this diet on aug 30th. Im so excited. After reading all your post i am so ready to start! I’m 20 years old and would really like to lose 30 pounds before i get married a year from this september. Im going to do the 40 day one i think..
Congratulation to all of you guys!!
Can someone tell me the difference between an alcohol based hcg and colloidal mineral water based hcg?
Please I need to order a bottle soon.
Hello to everyone, and congrats to all. I have just started my HCG this is my first day on the 500 and I feel good. It’s funny because im never hungry but now that I can’t have it I want it. Everything..lol but I trust with all your advice I will be ok. I was really startled because I guess I had no idea how the fat was to leave my body and found out at the mall. Such a sad story lol… But I know now.! Can some one tell me if its true , if you do a pregnancy test on your drops you’ll know if their real or not. I bought mine at GNC and my test was n(-). I didnt get too discouraged, I will continue to do them until I find a better place to buy them. Does anyone have any advice for me as to where they sell true drops or injections. I weigh 289 and have a lot to go. My goal is one day at a time. That way I don’t burn out. I’m in it for the long haul. My son is on it also se we really need your help… Thanks and Have a blessed weekend. Kat
Kat: Hello. You are never hungry? Oh, did you mean after your started the diet you are not hungry? Welcome to your first day of the HCG diet. What did you find out at the mall? Do you get on Facebook? I don’ t know anything about the preg test testing. Now you have me curious and I’d like to know too. I’m wishing you and your son well.
Later I am going to post on here what I have lost and all that I have done. I have lost 10.65 in the last 8 days and 2 of those were load/binge days. I think any diet you go on and eat only 500 to 1000 calories a day, you are going to lose. I am looking foward to getting to the end of two more weeks. If I can lose 20-30 lbs more, I think I will think this is the best diet ever. Keep in touch. More later.
Thought I’d share my first full week of losses/gains:
Saturday 8/21/10 304.75 YIKES!!!! Can’t believe I’m sharing this info.
Sunday 302.75
Monday 302.25
Tuesday 300.9
Wed ? Need to go look up on the Wii. I forgot to log on my paper. it was a loss
Thurs 299.2
Fri 297.0
Sat 295.9
Sun 294.1
Total Loss so far 10.65 pounds
One day I gained .4 pounds but lost the day before and the day after so I was 🙂
I lost on my binge days which I thought was weird. I ate fatty foods but didn’t go crazy. Last meal was a big hamburger and 1/2 box of macaroni and cheese.
I hope yall will share your weight succes with us too. I’d love to see how your first few weeks went/go plus other weeks to follow.
I’ll tell more of what I did and what I ate later.
Just no eating for 15 min. after you take the drops.
Today’s total is: – 16.15 WOO HOO that was for 11 days of eating the 500 calories.
How is everybody else doing?
Darlene CONGRATULATIONS!! I am sitting here ecstatic for your progress. I have a couple of questions I wondered if you or anyone can help me with–I am on day 2..YAYYY!
It says do not mix vegetables. Does that mean if I baked my chicken with onion–is the onion considered my vegetable? I had a salad along with the chicken with onion.
Are you exercising? I walked today….but have a lot to lose like you…:)
I loaded for 2 days and am now starting day 17. Results: In 16 days, I have lost 17 lbs. Joyce: Thanks! You will do great too. I have read blogs, post, books, listened to b Ki Weight Loss Center, etc…… B Ki said you can either have ONE cup of two different vegetables or you can have all you can eat of one vegetable. ( I still say don’t over do it) I’ve been sticking to ONE veggie and eating about 1-2 cups. Onion, from all that I have read, IS your veggie. One day I had my 3.5 oz of steak and ate a cup of grilled onions w/it. I need to go back and read the POUNDS AND INCHES BOOK. I know that w/ B Ki’s rules, you can add two cups of lettuce to your meals in addition to your vegetable(s) of choice. Hopes this helps. What dressing did you have on your salad? Your meal looks fine. What was on your salad? You on day two of eating healthy? Did you load for two days?
Hi Darlene! Doing GREAT!! One day I had coleslaw and the other salad with Walden Farms–my doctor permitted then and they are good!!!! I only had a small amount of onions–gosh I love them! I want to check out this B Ki’s–what is the web addy? They sound great! Darlene you make me want to continue!! When I look at HOW MUCH I have to lose it’s uber frustrating but when I read your post I am encouraged. Thanks for posting! OHHHH second day 4 pounds. OHHHH yes again! I loaded…in fact had to add more loading days because I was coming off a 10 day fast…so doc said add a few more days…lost hardly nothing on the fast that is why I was looking for something else. Thanks Darlene sooooo MUCH what you said helped! Will check out B Ki!
Joyce
Joyce: What is your email and I’ll email you a cookbook and some other stuff.
Are you on facebook?
BOTH! joycemthomas915@aol.com and
http://www.facebook.com/TheLadyMkhize
Haven’t connected with anyone doing HCG on facebook and keep it what I do pretty quiet…;)
Will look for you!!!
Hello all haven’t been on in a few weeks and I went clothes shopping in my own closet, lol But here’s my results.
July 29th 183lbs – Sept. 4th 157.8lbs =25.2lbs in 38 day. I stopped at 38 days instead of the 40 b/c I had become immune. I’am now on P3 I had Bacon & Cheese Eggs the first day and it ripped my stomach up, ugh! so today I had 2 boiled eggs & a piece of my grilled flounder for breakfast…how delicious it was. I’m finding it hard to meet the 1500 cals per day but my weight is maintaining around the 157. I was 157.2 this morning. I love all you guys for all your post & pls pls pls take P3 seriously. It is the MOST IMPORTANT phase of this plan. You have to maintain no more than 2lbs up 2lbs down for the 3 weeks after P2 to SET YOUR NEW WEIGHT IN…. otherwise all ur hard work will be a waste. I look fabulous & hitting the gym hard on P4. I need to lose 15 more lbs on the next cycle that will only be the 26 day. I will then be 5’2″ and around 140lbs. I’m a sista and don’t want to lose everything, lol so 140 is perfect for me.
You did GREAT!!!! Keep it up!!!! Thanks so so much for sharing. When I read about others, I get excited!
Joyce: I didn’t see it. Email me and I’ll send you a cookbook that was emailed to me. Anybody can reqeust it from me and I’ll send it to them.
Darlene_Kuykendall_Anderson@hotmail.com
Hey Abby the alcohol base is really just for quicker absorption into your system. My HCG had 20% alcohol base & I don’t even drink wine coolers I had no side effects or drunkeniness. I brought my from a certain seller on Ebay for $33.95 and they worked. (See my results post) the Ebay Item number: is 320477613798 these are the drops I used & can’t vouch for any others on Ebay. One bottled lasted me the entire 1st cycle of 38 days with alittle left.
Thx. And you too will suceed as well.
Update on weight loss:
8/30/10 291.2
8/31/10 293.3
9/01/10 291.5
9/02/10 290.1
9/03/10 288.6
9/04/10 289.0
9/05/10 287.9
9/06/10 286.6
9/07/10 288.1
9/08/10 287.7
Total since started: 17 lbs in 16 days of eating healthy.2 were my load days.
I’m under the big 300. I NEVER want to go there again. Boy do I look foward to saying that when I get under 200. I’m also under the 290. Next goals are to be under the 280 mark ,then under 270, 260, etc…. and so on and so on.
How is everybody else doing?
Congratulations Darlene YOU’RE doing GREAT!!
Question: are you exercising??
I am finding on other places people talking about having protein shakes…have you heard anything about this??
Thank you!
Exercising? Not at all. I was told not to while on HCG and eating only 500 calories. My last injection is this Friday for this round. I’m doing the 23 days then coming back after the 40 days. I will start exercising Monday.
I know that B Ki sells the protein drinks you can have instead of eating the food. Not sure where else you can get them? I’d rather have the food.
Joyce, no protein shakes, only what is on pounds and inches, the original protocol
I started walking a mile a day when I started mine, that was the only exercise I’ve done every day since March. I only go about 1/2 mile a day now(sciatic nerve), but do continue walking no matter what. It tightens the skin on the legs and I love walking
Darlene and Sherrie thanks!
No protein shakes for me.
Sherrie appreciate the information…I am walking a mile too. I love walking also!
You’ll get there Joyce. I have 3 lbs to get to my goal weight, and feel so much better than I have in years.
Sherrie, 3 pounds from your goal weight–from 196?? Wow, what must that be like???? I have lived in OBESE HELL for so many years. Is there anything you can share–any tidbits that would help me also be successful?
On phase 1 is it possible to mix vegetables for lunch and dinner? In other words could i have chicken with lettuce and tomatoes for lunch and fish with asparagus/onions for dinner? Obviously keeping the calories at 500.
Hey Joyce. I started back on March 22nd and did a 6 week of p2 first and then the 2nd time did it 3 weeks. The rest I have lost on p3, as I find I can eat healthy and still lose. When I do put on, the weight I put on(like from vacations) is always off in about 3 days, so I know what I’m doing is working. All I can say is stick with the plan to a T and you will get it off. In a few months, you are going to be saying how much you have lost and that you’re about or at your goal, and you will be so proud of yourself. You are doing great, just keep it up and go for your goal, you can and will do it!
I am down 18.15 lbs for 18 days of eating the 500 calorie and taking the HCG.
Now what? I’ve read so much from different sites that I think I have confused myslelf! All infor and tips are VERY welcomed!!!!!! What do I do as I come off/get off of HCG? I want to come off of it for the 40 days and exercise every one of those 40 days then go back on the HCG for another round. Thanks to you all that post. Reading others success makes me want to keep up the good work too. Have a great weekend!
Darlene, when you’re done with your drops, then stay on vlcd without drops for 3 days, then go to p3, which is adding back fats, dairy, etc..just don’t add back sugar or starches. You can do that for as long as you want or less time. 3 weeks is a good time frame, then go back to load days and do that 2 days with your drops again and then back to p2. The first time I took a 2 1/2 week break was all. You will do fine..Make sure if you go over the 2 lbs of your last drop day, that you do a steak day
I can tell you what the weight mngmt clinic told me.
If you mix veggies, it can only add up to ONE cup.
If you eat the same veggie, you can eat as much as you want as long as in 500 cal.
2 cups of iceberg or romaine lettuce is free and does not count as the veggie.
So going by what you wrote, looks good as long as you only have one cup of the veggies at your dinner meal.
What are you eating on your lettuce? I’ve been eating the apple cider/lemon dressing. At first I did not like it, then I liked it a little and now I make sure I even drink the drippings out of the bottom of my bowl. Acquited taste I suppose.
I have lost 18 lbs in 18 days. I think I would have lost more if I weighed things and counted calories. I did neither.
I think others NEVER mix veggies and some do. Everybody: Help Adam.
Adam: what day are you on and how are you doing?
I had the best breakfast this morning. In a blender…frozen strawberries, water, ice cubes, sweetener. YUMMY!
Everybody: Have a super weekend!
Sherrie: thanks for the phase w/out the HCG info. DId you lose on it?
This iHi,
Yes thank you so much for the referral!! 🙂
You are doing good on your weight loss, but you will see a lot of difference on the drops. You will lose more!
Phase 3 I eat 1200 calories – 1500 calories. You can eat everything except for starches, and sugar. I drink my advocare chocolate shakes, and a energy drink that helps me lose a little more weight or at least stay close to the same till I start another round. If you gain 2 pounds you want to do a steak day! On a steak day you eat 5 oz at lunch, and 5 – 8 oz. at dinner with either an apple or tomatoe. Which ever one you pick you eat the same one at lunch & another at dinner.
If you would like to get some of the shakes & energy drinks I have them. Just let me know!! They make you feel better then you have ever felt in your life & they are so good!!!
Call me anytime!!!
Thank you,
Robin
s what one lady emailed me:
It depends on which one you’re following..If you’re following Dr Simmeons protocol, then the answer is NO…He wrote it the way he saw that worked the best. If you haven’t read pounds and inches, please do so
Thanks for the info. I am on my 5th day and so far i have lost 11 lbs. This includes the two days in which i stuffed myself. The actuall 500 calorie a day this would be my 3rd day. My wife has lost 6 lbs so far. I wasnt sure about mixing the veggies so the first day i did mix cucumbers and tomatoes but ever since i have just stuck to one veggie per meal. So if understand you correct we can have 2 cups of lettuce per day and not count towards our calories?? Just want to make sure. I use an apple/cider/vinegar mix on my veggies and i enjoy them. So far i feel great. I also was working out with weights about 3 times a week prior to this so i will be continuing to do that unless i start feeling weak at which point i may slow down on the intensity of my workouts. We are very excited and cant wait till we get down to our desired weight. Thanks to all of you who have been through this already and share you knowledge of what has worked and what hasn’t. That is a tremendous help to all us Newbies! You are greatly appreciated!!!
Adam: Way to go! You and your wife are off to a GREAT start! I get excited for people! I’m ready to hit the 20 lb mark. I hope that I do by Monday. On the 2 cups of lettuce, that’s something B Ki allows us if it’s Romaine or Iceberg. I’m from Dallas and their commercials advertise on TV all of the time…LOSE 40LBS in 40 DAYS. I decided to go to them. They are expensive though. I’ll be doing it on my own after next Monday. The lettuce? I’m not sure if that’s what Dr. Simeon’s book says or Kevin’s book???? B Ki says we can also have a cup of SF diet jello once per day. I do that sometimes. The lemon and lime are my favorite. I didn’t eat the lettuce at first but then started adding it to some of my meals with the apple cider vinegar on top. I didn’t even like it at first and now LOVE it. Tonight I cooked my fish on stop of the stove real slow and added in my apple cider vinegar/lemon dressing and some water and it was GOOD! It was like a fish stew. The dressing I make is 2/3cup ACV, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1tbls water, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, basil flakes, garlic powder. Yours? I can tell you that I have not been hungry since I started so I can eat whatever I’m supposed to. I’ve learned to eat slower since I won’t be getting seconds and I’m really enjoying every bite that I take. There has been a freedom in all of this for me. Not being hungry every hour has been a blessing. Have yall tried the strawberry slushy? YUMM! Now my 15 year old eats then for breakfast. Frozen strawbeeries, sweetner, water so the blender will mix, ice. I use fresh stawberries too w/out the water. So good. I can’t wait to try others. With B Ki, we are not supposed to exercise while on the 500 calorie part of it. I have heard others say that they walk for 20-30 mins per day but that is it. Please check on that. I was going to do 40 days of HCG but will prob quit at 23-25 so I can start exercising then go back on it in another 40 days w/out exercise. What books are you getting your infor from? Do you have a copy of the pounds and inches? I do if you need it along w/ a cookbook. Email me at Darlene_Kuykendall_Anderson@hotmail.com Keep up the good work. Sorry this is so long!
Adam, a whole head of lettuce had like 15 calories in it, but I would still always count the lettuce I would eat with my meal as 10 calories, just in case I messed up within a few calories on something else. I knew it was better to go a little under than a little over. I usually averaged out between 460 and 470 a day.
I had read that you should eat 520 just to make sure you do eat the 500. Not to go under the 500 or your body will go into starvation mode and not lose as well. I was told not to even eat 498. We all get told diff things but I wanted to share the info.
You never want to go over the 500 Darlene, unless you’re doing the 750 calorie diet, which my friend has been on for almost a year now.
This is off pounds and inches
Making up the Calories
The diet used in conjunction with HCG must not exceed 500 Calories per day, and the way these
Calories are made up is of utmost importance. For instance, if a patient drops the apple and eats an
extra breadstick instead, he will not be getting more Calories but he will not lose weight. There are a
number of foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, which have the same or even lower caloric values
than those listed as permissible, and yet we find that they interfere with the regular loss of weight
under HCG, presumably owing to the nature of their composition. Pimiento peppers, okra, artichokes
and pears are examples of this.
While this diet works satisfactorily in Italy, certain modifications
Does anyone know where to buy the Shirataki Miracle Noodles besides online?
How has everybody been doing these last few days?
Wishing you all the BEST!
I’m at -18.5. I am going to see -20 one of these days. SOON TOO!
Where are you guys getting your HCG?
I got my homeopathic drops from ebay for $24.99 with shipping and handling included
Hello all, having constipation & stabilization issues on P3 been 5 days and haven’t gone yet & my monthly cycle is very regular and that is over a month due. Gaining weight daily have put on 4.7lbs since the 7th. Increased my cals to 1200 & watching for no/to very little carbs/sugars but still gaining. I really feel it has everything to do with my stalled menstural as I normally gain 2 to 4lbs but I’m really getting discouraged and don’t like the gain 158.8 to 163.0 in 3 days. Hard to tell if its menstural weight gain or something else. Had a high protein day & drank some Smooth Moves tea. Hoping to see a good lost in the morning. Will keep you posted.
I did the HCG for 23 days. (2 load days/21 500 calorie days) I lost 19.25 I was hoping for 20. Pretty close. Tomorrow I am going to start exercising and soon start the 1200 to 1500 calories. I’m SCARED I am going to gain. Part of me is thinking I won’t because that is still less than what I’m used to eating but???? We’ll see. Lisa: are you eating a lot of fruit? I think of doing a 2 day fruit clense in there somewhere. Not sure??? Your gain is prob water weight or something. You will do good. Keep us posted!
Lisa, how old are you, and have you bought a pregnancy kit? The reason I’m asking, is if you’re not on birth control, you could very easily be pregnant.
How much did you weigh your last drop day? You do NOT want to go over 2 lbs of what you were on last drop or injection day(whichever you were on), as that’s when you’re to do steak day.
I wouldn’t do the smooth move, get you some miralax and colace stool softener, do the miralax in the morning and night and then the colace in a.m and pm until you get going and then when you do use the bathroom, you can cut your miralax back to once a day along with the colace until you get straightened out.
Im so EXITED Im just going to start my HCG diet this weekend. Went to the doctor today and weighed 177 lbs! At 22 yrs. old and only 5’6” I don’t know what happened. But if anyone has any comments or suggestions for a 1st timer, Please let me know! Thanks all!
What town/state are you in?
Your doctor? Your family doctor? You starting the shots or the drops?
Advice? Stick to exactly what they tell you w/ no cheating. Drink at least eight 8 oz of water. I found it easier to get a 16 oz bottle and make sure to drink 4 of them daily. Do your load days w/ cheesy, fatty foods. Weigh every day. If you get headaches in the beginning, it won’t last but a couple of days. Your body is detoxing and could also be from lack of sugar and caffeine. You will feel better and not be hungry at all. I never was hungry. I wish I was closer to your weight now. You don’t have too far to go. You can do it! If ya want, after your load days, post on here what you eat every day so everybody can help, give you hints, give you recipes, etc….. WAY TO GO!
Hey Allie, that’s not that bad hon. I am also 5’6″ and am 53 and started out in March at almost 197. I’ve been staying around 138 now, but trying to get to 135. You’ll be at your goal weight in no time at all.
We have pretty much stuck to the Simeon one. We haven’t really mixed veggies although on two occasions i added 1 cup of lettuce to my tomatoes. So far i am still averaging about 1 to 2 pounds per day although this morning i weighed 1 pound more than yesterday. Weight was 227.2 this morning and yesterday it was 226.2. We have a cheapy digital scale i bought from wally world and this might be the problem because i weighed myself at work and i had lost 5 lbs from when i checked on friday. The scale at work is one of those old school ones that uses a slide and is mechanical. You can zero it out mechanically. I weighed 236 on fri and weighed 231 today. I work nights so my off days are kind of hard for me because i end up sleeping at night and it throws off my schedule. Normally i eat around 10 pm and again at 3 am when working nights but when i am off i will eat around 4 pm and then around 8 pm. That probably isnt good but i am not sure what else i can do. For fish my wife and I eat Talapia. I love it!! I cook it in a small frying pan and add water to it and let the water boil. I season it prior to putting it the pan with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and sometimes cayenne pepper. We boil for about 6 minutes adding water as needed. I add a slight amount of lemon juice close to the end. It comes out really good and whatever juice is left i will either pour it on top of the fish or on top of the veggies. I did this with asparagus once and it came out delicious!! My wife and i are from Austin and i actually found out about this by mistake while on the internet. I did research for several days and then found someone who had actually done the plan at one of the clinics here. He told me i could by the hcg online and do it sublingually. So that is what we have been doing. I have been doing good with not really craving anything until my wife bought my girls some groceries and she bought a bag of Doritos!!! That is one of my few weaknesses!! All night i kept thiniking about them. I told my girls to eat them up as fast as they could and i told my wife NOT to buy them again until we are well in to our desired goal!! That was extremely hard to not eat, especially with some home made salsa!! mmm mmm
Sounds good. Yeah i have been counting the lettuce. I may have gone over 500 calories on Saturday and that may be why i gained a pound. Not really sure. I also made the mistake of taking liquid benedryl which i am sure has sugar in it!!! I dont know what i was thinking!!! I will definitely keep my head straight on that!!
Thanks Ladies for the advice! Darlene I’m in Phoenix, AZ, and Im going to be doing the drops. Sherrie thanks for the encouragement! I have one question because I was reading more about HCG and would it be better if I started the drops on the last day of my period? Have either of you noticed a difference either way?
Thankfully, I’m through menopause. My daughter was on drops and doing really well, and then when that time of the month came around, she flowed so heavily she went off, then never did start back up. 🙁
Hello all, menstrual still missing in action feel very bloated. I did go the morning after the smooth moves and lost 1.8lbs the next morning but the very next day weigh in with 1.6lbs gained back. My body is out of wack b/c of my cycle. When I say I’m regular I mean every 21-23 days….so this 33 days so far has me concerned. @ Darlene not doing any fruit b/c of the sugar @Sherrie I’m 43 and the last roll was 7.6yrs ago so pregnant is not a option. 100% sure its hormone inbalance/water retention there is nothing else it can be. I’m eating only what I’m suppose to eat. So if I reset in my low 160’s it’s still not 183lbs and I will do another P2 in 5 weeks and hope my cycle doesn’t rob me of a few pounds again.
@Sherrie I was 158.8lbs on last drop day and now 163 even so thats 4.2lbs and I retain that much water weight with the onset of my cycle. Being that it hasn’t come it’s water it has’t to be.
Oh and all my measurements are exactly the same as they were my last drop day exccpt my stomach & lower belly increased by 1″ inch on the abs and .50″ on the stomach. Everything else the same arms, chest, hips, thighs, claves
Lisa, no matter what, when you go in to p3 and you go up 2 pounds from your last drop day, you need to do a steak day. You don’t ever want it going over the 2 lbs
Hi Everyone,
I am on my day 4 and was excited to see that I was down the 6lbs that I had gained from the two binge days. That scared me. So far I have not been hungry and have loved reading all of your imput. Sherrie you had excepted me on FB and then when I went to email you. You were gone? Hope you are okay don’t know what happened with that. One question that I have is can you use stevia while on this or not. I usually put it in my tea but have been doing with out it the past few days. Anyone know about that? Congratulations to all of you losing weight. keep up the good work. Hope I can say the same in a couple of weeks
Sandy
Hey Sandy, I have no idea, my e-mail here is stratman397 at aol dot com, you can e-mail me anytime and just put hcg diet or something in the subject line, I will keep it on my address book then. Don’t know what to tell you on FB, a lot of my friends have disappeared.
Yes, stevia and sweet and low are the only 2 sweetners allowed on this.
WTG on the 6 lbs loss.
Update folks… mother nature finally graced me w/ her presence last night & boy did she. My weight dropped 2lbs this morning so thats a plus for me. So after she leaves me I’m hoping for an additional lost & will do a steak day Friday. Will keep you guys posted. Iam like the 1 out of 10 million that my cycle stalled & couldn’t regulate until it came down( I KNEW! my cycle was holdin’ me up she so tempremental……Thanks all for your support.
Hey everyone, quick question for the group. What happens to all of the streched out skin once you reach your goal. I got the impression from both Dr Simeons and from Kevin Trudaeu’s book that the skin just shrinks back to match up with your “new body”. Is that an accurate impression? My wife and 3 of our kids are starting the hcg drops today and I was very curious about this.
I think a lot of it has to do with how many pounds you’re going to be losing, and if you’re doing anything to keep tonig? I know it says not to exercise while on this, but I started walking the day I started the diet and my legs don’t look too bad. 🙂 Well not for a 53 year old woman anyway.
Hi everyone,
I have really enjoyed the info you have shared. (Especially the weight losses!)
I’m still waiting for my hCG to arrive. (As most of you have probably done, I’ve been researching hCG and reading/rereading Pounds and Inches by Dr. A.T.W Simeons.)
So…my question…What personal products do you use…Deoderant, Shampoo, Toothpaste, etc?
(I would love to have some choices from w-mart world or any other local store.)
I can’t wait to start posting my accomplishments. (fat losses)
Thanks,
Wanda
Hey Wanda
I honestly think it depends on as to whether you’re using the real HCG or the homeopathic. I used the homeopathic and never changed anything as far as deodorants, shampoos, etc and still lost very well on the diet
Sherrie…I’m going to be using the real hCG. I’m hoping I can continue to use my normal brands, but am willing to change for the duration of the diet. I’m just not sure what to buy!
Thanks, Wanda
I’ll tell you the one reason I never bought the real stuff(well, actually 2 reasons). One, I don’t trust ANYTHING that comes from over seas, and that’s the only place you can get the real stuff. 2) After talking to the RN behind me, she buys the real stuff, and I’ve had better results from the homeopathic. 3)whoops, added one, I don’t want to have to spend the extra money to buy shampoos and deodorants, etc when I can use my homeopathic, have better results and not have to change a thing I use. Does this make sense? 🙂
Hello everyone, UPDATE
My weight is trickeling back to the last drop weight of 158.8 so far its at 161.2 from 163lbs with 2.4lbs to go and I’ll be back at my last drops weight day. It’s funny how your cycle can totally throw you off…UGH! Will be starting my second go of HCG on Oct. 7th to do it all again just 23 days and whatever I loose this go round. My low to mid 140’s is good for me and then here comes the workouts to build sexy Muscle cuts. Anybody seen Hoopz from the show Flavor of Love? Well thats what I’m going for, tight, taunt, shapely & sexy cuts. I’m soooo hyped! at the weight lost thus far…..
Welcome Wanda, they say Johnson’s baby products….I used the same HCG as Sherrie from Ebay have had amazing results but I still used a natural deorderant, and used the baby baths for my body & I used my regular shampoo just rinsed it really well. Since you purchased the the real hcg then you must use what is allowed. Johnson’s Baby Products are approved, Mineral oil is also in moderation & Bio-lodge Shampoo that cost $17.00 in NJ. Its all in Pounds & Inches if you follow that to the “T” you won’t have any problems. Eight of my friends & family have started after seeing my results in just the 23 days altho I did 38 days they all brought there hcg from Ebay as well…The proof for them was my results seeing me disappear before there eyes was all they needed. I have always been the risk taker & everyone else follows after seeing that whatever worked for me, lol Stay focused & honest with Wanda and you’ll be fine.
Hi Sherrie which HCG from Ebay did you buy?
Hey Monica
This is a different seller, but the exact same stuff I bought. I have a full bottle that has never been opened that I need to try and sell
cgi.ebay.com/Homeopathic-HCG-Weight-Loss-Diet-Drops-Dr-Simeons-New-/170533371072?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b494bcc0
Hi everyone! I went to my Dr. last Friday to get all the info and the RX for the HCG. She told me that I can’t take the injections while I’m on my cycle due to the fact that it will become extremely heavy. So I am waiting for it to start (later this week) and then I will start my injections once its over. My sister started this 10 days ago and has lost 16.6 lbs! I was sold after she told me that she lost 6.6 in 2 days. It took me 6 weeks to lose 6 lbs while on weight watchers! I’m super excited and need to get the book so that I can do this the right way. I hope to only do one cycle and then lose the rest on my own. Good luck everyone!!
Hello Everyone!
Sounds like everyone is doing well on hCG and I can tell you all it IS a tough protocol to follow but well worth every bit! I didn’t suffer from hunger while I was on the homeopathic drops. My only struggle was with not eating the same things and getting bored with the simplisity of the foods. I mean … how many ways can you prepare cabbage? Anyway …. I am ready to start my second round and I have forgotten if when I do my two days of loading … do I do the drops OR not? Thanks so much and any meal suggestions are welcome! Good Luck to all!!
Thank you Sherrie I am going to check it out right now.
Christy: If you email me, I can send you the POUNDS and INCHES Book online and a cookbook. Darlene_Kuykendall_Anderson@Hotmail.com
Have you tried the chili? YUM!!!!!!
I wasn’t hungry so at first it didn’t matter what I ate. I even cooked fish in the oven and it dried it out but I didn’t care. I just ate to live Vs how I usually do, live to eat.
Later I tried other stuff. Fish cooked on top of the stove w/ a little water and lemon juice and spices taste good. I add more water when all the water has cooked down and make a lemon juice.
Yes Amy, do the drops while you’re loading
Try fresh asparagus. Clean it and break it, then lay it on some aluminum foil(sprayed with pam) on a cookie sheet. Spray it with some butter flavored pam and add some sea salt and pepper. Bake on 450 or 475 for 15 minutes, it’s delicious
Sherrie,
Thanks so much for the info. I thought you couldn’t use Pam or any oils? The recipe sounds DELICIOUS!! Can’t wait to get started!!!
I checked to see when pam was invented, but the Protocol by Dr Simeons was written before pam was invented, so I figured if he was alive, he would have allowed that(you have to use something to keep things from sticking):) There is 0 everything in it. Now, that I’m done with p2, I still love the asparagus, but, I now drizzle the asparagus with virgin olive oil…When you’re done with p2, you’ll have to try it with the virgin olive oil.
As far as the 450 vs 475. I’ve done it both ways, and it comes out the same, so may as well do the lower heat. I think maybe higher heat if the asparagus is thicker, but with mine, I always try to get the smalled ones I can find
My one friend gave me a recipe for cabbage too, she would put it in the microwave with some pam sprayed on it(the butter flavored) and some garlic salt. I tried it once and it was pretty good, but I think it should have cooked a little longer. I would do the jarred sauerkraut occasionally when on p2
Thanks Sherrie & Lisa for the info.
I think I’ll try Johnson&Johnson baby products.
Another question…How did you handle telling friends/family about hCG and the VLCD?
I’m strugling with this…I plan to tell everyone about the diet…in time. (Of course, it will be obvious soon enough!!) I’m just not sure how to handle the nay-sayers when it comes to the hCG.
Any suggestions are welcome,
Wanda
Wanda, I had family too but simple told them I’ve done my research and theres no side affects to taking it, but like you said they will see it soon enough. The hardest part was explaining to them how the hcg gives you the extra calories by releasing all the stored fat into the bloodstream thats feeding you as well as the 500 cals that you eat but once they saw the results & that I wasn’t all drawn up and sickly they let it go. But when I did get the headaches for a few days they started again by saying you need to eat you staving urself…but the protocol tells you that its normal (if you get headaches) and it will pass…… its just the body adjusting so there you have it tell them to kick rocks & watch you transform.
Wanda, I had family too but simple told them I’ve done my research and theres no side affects to taking it, but like you said they will see it soon enough. The hardest part was explaining to them how the hcg gives you the extra calories by releasing all the stored fat into the bloodstream thats feeding you as well as the 500 cals that you eat but once they saw the results & that I wasn’t all drawn up and sickly they let it go. But when I did get the headaches for a few days they started again by saying you need to eat you staving urself…but the protocol tells you that its normal (if you get headaches) and it will pass…… its just the body adjusting so there you have it tell them to kick rocks & watch you transform.
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I just told them the name of the diet I was on and how it worked. When they said 500 calories is starving yourself(the same thing I told my friend when she told me she was on it), I explained to them how the hcg pulls 2000-2500 extra calories from stored fat. The thing is, I had to lose the weight for me, not for anyone else. And how I did it is really no one elses business. It’s harder on us being over weight is the way I look at it
Hi everyone,
I’ve been on HCG for the past month (a month on Monday) I’ve lost a total of 24 pounds but for the past two weeks I’ve lost nothing. I wasnt worried because I actually lost that 24 pounds 2 weeks ago well before my month. However now I gained 3 pounds and I am super nervous. I drink all of my water 2 litre plus. I rarely eat the melba toast I do work out. When I say work out I use the elliptical machine for 40 minutes everyday. Sometimes I will lift light weights but it’s minimal lifting 15 minutes tops. I cheated last week Friday by having a glass of wine, and a slice of home made bread. Also I did start back taking my blood pressure medication. Only because I’ve been under a bit of stress at work and my doctor said I should ease myself off of them and not totally stop taking them. WHich is what I initially did at the start of the diet. The blood pressure pills acts as a diuretic are these the cause the cause? I was also thinking of switching my hcg brand? Which is why I asked Sherrie about hers, because maybe i’m immune. Anyone have any suggestions. I’m not going to give up I know eventually something will have to give , but it is quite disappointing, and I long for those happy (yet hungry days) of the scale moving in the right direction. 🙁 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Hey Monica
Unless you were doing the elliptical machine before you started this diet, starting it while doing the diet for the first time was not a good idea. I don’t think walking maybe a 1/2 mile or mile a day(which is 20 minutes or less) is going to hurt, but you are building muscle by doing this and muscle, as you are aware of, weighs more than fat. That, the cheating(which can/will cause a stall out in most people on p2) and the medicine alone, is most likely the reason you’re not moving on the scales.
Monica, the thing to remember is the diet is only a few weeks long, your eating habits are going to be lifelong. Just hang in there, one day you will be able to have a little bread or some candy or anything else you want (in moderation). chill out on the elliptical machine for now, and no more cheating, keep doing what you’re doing. 24 lbs in 4 weeks is an average of 6 lbs a week, which is almost a pound a day, and that my dear is EXCELLENT in itself. Where else could you have lost like that?? Give yourself a hug for me and keep your chin up and chest out..:) You’ll get there!!
I was actually one of the people that didn’t believe this would work. I knew a couple people that DID lose weight but gained it back. When my sister said she was doing this I was thinking “yeah right, good luck!” but when she told me what she lost in the first day I started researching it. My problem is how DO you keep the weight from returning? And is it normal for there to be stalls along the way when you are on the shots or drops? My sis told me that she actually gained .2 yesterday and she is on day 11 of the HCG. Is that normal??
Hi Amy!
Yes, you do the drops when loading. The whole process starts together. The first day of the drops/shots, is the first day of loading. My dr told me to load for 3 days and I asked someone else about it and they too said that 3 days of loading is better. I don’t know which is right but my sister and I have used the same dr and she loaded for 3 days, only gained 2 lbs, and has lost 17 lbs in 11 days. Who knows why 2 or 3 days of loading makes a difference!
Actually, protocol says 2 days, and that’s what I did both times
I have a question, I went to a health doc here in charlotte nc and they gave me the hcg shot and told me nothing. Not a thing on how to eat or if I’m suppose to go in to take the shot daiyly. But one thing I do know they told me to go in weekly. What am I suppose to do? Do u recomend the shot or the drops better?
Did you tell them the HCG diet? There is a one time shot but that is for something else! You have to take the shots every day or the drops daily. Emailme: darlene_kuykendall_anderson@hotmail. I will email you the book.
Hey Amy
Finally another southerner. I’m about 2 hours from you. Welcome
That’s the problem with these Drs. They’re charging everyone outrageous prices and not even giving them the diet, or the correct diet.
I don’t know much about the shots, as I did the homeopathic drops, but I do think from what I’ve read, it’s everyday for so many days(a lot of people give themselves the shots).
Myself, I prefer what I was on, and I only paid $24.99 for my 6 week supply
Please read pounds and inches. You will find everything on there. Page 30 is the page that tells you how/what to eat
powermaxnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pounds_and_inches.pdf
Today is day 7 (Includes the 2 load days). I am down 13 pounds!!! I am so excited! Thanks for all your help in answering questions via email ladies:}
WTG Rebecca…You’re on your way to a much more wonderful/healthy life!
Can someone please explan phase 3 to me?
Thank you!
Okay I just got my period. And I’m sooooo hungry. And I’ve read it better to eat more during ur period. What do I do? I’m doing the hcg shots every 4 days imm suppose to go tomorrow to get my shot but I was told not to take it on my period. But what do I do about my hunger?
I just started today and am loading up on sinfully yummy foods that I have not had in so long and loving it! I do have a question that I would love an answer to… can I do this for 42 days? I have about 70 pounds to loose. I am taking the injections. Please help
Janai, you will probably have to do about 3 rounds of p2 to get 70 lbs off. I did 6 weeks my first time on of p2 and then I did 3 weeks the 2nd time.
Thanks Sherrie! Can I be on the injections for 6 weeks or do I need to take a break in between?
Janai, that I couldn’t tell you as I never did the injections.
iam 61 years old, type 2 diabetic suffer with high blood pressure, cant eat hardly anything i also cant walk i have rhumetoid arthritis with osteoporosis, i was considering lap band surgery but not being able to walk i dont think so now, i dont eat salt pork, beef, fats or cholesterol foods or spices of any kind, they make me sick, and i eat only 2 smll meals a day, i am just not hungry, i eat healthy baked or boiled foods, no sugar lots of fruit, i cant have anything with a high sodium content, or oils or any kind of grease, yet i am unable to lose weight, would this pill help me? only excercise i am able to do is chair excercises which do nothing for my stomach, that and my shoulders and arms are the biggest parts of me, its as if all the weight is concentrated in those areas. please help!
Yes, I do believe this would help, but I wouldn’t do the “pill”, I would do the drops. I got my homeopathic drops on ebay, they’re under $30 for the ones I took. Please talk to your Dr first, but we’ve had a lot of Drs here putting their patients that are on a lot of different medicines for some of the problems you are experiencing with very good results
Hi Sherrie just wanted to update you the weight is coming off Finally. I lost 9 pounds last week and 1.5 so far this week very happy with my results.
Thank you Monica for checking in, and Congratulations on the weight lost..I’m so proud of you and I know you’re super proud of yourself. This diet is a God send. I have never had results like this and especially being done with the drops for over 3 mos now and keeping where I’m at. Please keep me posted as to how you’re doing, and you know, you can e-mail me anytime too at stratman397 at aol dot com
If you do, just make sure you put hcg diet or this is Monica or something in the subject line that will catch my eye as the first time, it will go to my spam folder. 🙂
Amy I have been trying to research everything I can on that. I was only on the injections a week when mine started. I broke down and ate. I am starting over with the food today. I don’t think its as easy as they say during your period, I was sooooooo hungry.
Amy-
I got my period 2 days ago and I was starving as well! I broke down and ate…I gained 3 pounds in 2 days but now I feel like it has passed. I couldn’t find any info to help so I just gave in.
See I don’t have a computer to read about what to eat and also where do u buy ur hcg drops? Can u send me the website?
Sherri,
Thank u, I’ve also looked and nothing!!! I hate it and the bad thing is it last me 7-9 days. That sucks. I’ve kinda stuck it out I’ve only gained. 1 pound in 3 days but I hate it. I might just eat bc I’m still starving. Thank u sooo much but I’m still working at it.
I can’t believe what help this website has been. I am on my 2nd day of the VLCD and doing well. My question is … can we have turkey hotdogs? or turkey sausage? Both being no or low fat and no carbs. Just curious. Thanks so much!!! Amy
Amy, please e-mail me at stratman397 at aol dot com..Just make sure you put hcg diet in the subject line until I get you out of my spam folder. It is so much easier to e-mail one on one with people, as on here, I don’t get any updates.
These are the drops I used
cgi.ebay.com/Homeopathic-HCG-Weight-Loss-Diet-Drops-Dr-Simeons-New-/170533371072?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b494bcc0
Amy, quick answer…:) NO!
Remember, the 500 calorie diet is not for long, the turkey hot dogs can be eaten on the next phase. 🙂 You have got to stick strictly with the protocol.
I’m using the drops & would like to know if I continue taking the HCG until I lose the weight I want or do I need to stop for a period time then start again? Some of the things I’ve seen (100lbs in 100 days) seem to imply that you take until the weight is gone, then others say if your on the HCG for 40days you need to be off for 60 days. Which is right or does it matter?
Sherrie
I am doing the drops, do you know how long of break you are to take before starting again?
Debbie, did you read pounds and inches? If not, I highly recommend you read it, all the info you need is there in black and white.
Go down to page 25(the duration of the program)
powermaxnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pounds_and_inches.pdf
Hey Rebecca
The sheet I got with my drops said any amount of time(I kind of liked p3). My sheet said if you stay on p3 longer than 2 1/2 weeks, you can reload, and 2 weeks or less you don’t have to reload(I liked load days). I think a good rule of thumb though is 3 weeks, and try to stabilize in those 3 weeks(staying within 2 pounds of last drop weight
Thanks Sherrie!
Where did you get your drops from? Mine did not come with any instructions.
Thanks
Hey Rebecca
I got mine on e-bay. I had to ask for directions with it and then they e-mailed them to me. If you have the same kind as me, I can e-mail you the papers I got with mine
Hello friends,
My husband and I have been on the HCG drops/diet for 21 days as of today and the results are outstanding! We both have a LOT to lose but we are significantly on our way! We are doing the 42 day program, then will stop in late October and start up again the day after Christmas for another round.
I just received an e-mail from an HCG supplier with some different food items and amounts to be eaten every day. It does not strictly follows Simeons’ protocal but there were lots of testimonials that it worked for others. I was curious if anyone has seen it or tried other menus besides the Simeon strict menu. NOT that we want to change because it has worked for us, just curious. Good luck to everyone, we tell everyone we know about the diet, we are so happy with it!
No, I think Dr Simeon put a lot of time and effort in to his diet to find exactly what you need to work. Although you can eat other things and lose, who’s to say that afterwards you will have the same results? The first time around I did have some french style green beans a couple times, but the last p2, I stuck strictly with his protocol. Have been off the drops since June 14 and lost 20 more pounds and am within 5 pounds of my goal.
WTG on the weight loss! I have tried EVERY diet out there, and this is the only one I’ve been able to eat pretty much anything I want anymore and stay about the same weight. I love it
Thanks Sherrie for the advice! I read and re-read Dr. Simeons manuscript constantly and seem to learn something new every time. My husband has lost 36.4 pounds in 21 days and I have lost 19.2 – he needs to lose a total of 100lbs and me 70lbs, so we had a lot of extra “storage” to get rid of quickly. I agree that although some diets we have tried have worked, like Southbeach, it’s just that they all take too long and it’s easy to get frustrated early on at the slow rate. Every day on HCG we get a reward for your efforts and we are never really hungry.
I do have a question…did you ever develop an aversion to the meats/protein? I am finding it harder and harder to finish the 3 oz servings….I am usually ok with the veggies and fruit, but the meat is somtimes hard to finish, even the chili, which is wonderful.
Hey Judy
You’re very welcome
3 oz?? LOL It’s supposed to be 3.5 not 3.0, so if you’re only doing 3 oz, you definitely need to get that up to 3.5
I never had a hard time finishing the meat. Maybe try and eat it first. Your protein is what’s going to keep you full. I never tried the chili, but I am having chili tomorrow night. 🙂 Of course, I’m done with the dieting more or less now(as of this morning had 4 more pounds to go to my goal, I think. ) Anyway, wtg on the weight loss to your and your hubby. You two must be so very proud of yourselves. 🙂
Keep up the good work, and make sure you up that protein if you’re not eating enough. I know, you can’t get 3 oz down how are you goig to get 3.5 down? LOL Rememeber eat meat first…!
CONGRATS Sherrie on your weight loss!!! So how much does that make your loss total? It never ceases to amaze me your knowledge and your help to all of us ! I want to personally extend a HUGE THANK YOU for your time, effort and support to all of us who utilize this website.
I currently am on day 6 of my second round of phase 2 down from 237 to 229 and going strong. I know I have A LOT to learn (and lose) yet but hearing your words of wisdom sure makes it alot easier! Thank you Thank you Thank you SHERRIE!!!
Amy Jo
Thank you so very very much!
I started out at 196.6 and right now stay between 138 and 140. I still would like to get to 135, but, my body keeps telling me I don’t need to go the extra 3-5 lbs. 🙂
I don’t know about the knowledge, but I love to see people succeed in their weight loss and hate to see people give up. You are doing great Amy and so proud of you. You will get to your goal!
I have to tell you what I did(I do think I’m going through my mid life crisis). I went and got my first(and think it will be my ONLY) tatoo. LOL I got an angel on my shoulder. I said now I always have an angel on my shoulder. 🙂
I am so proud of all of you on here for caring enough about yourselves and wanting to do something about your weight so you can live longer/healthier lives. Just remember, if you go to cheat at all, you will feel guilty, and you will stall out, take it from one who learned the hard way. 🙂 3 or 6 weeks on p2 does go by fast, and every one of you CAN get through those few short weeks!!!
Hey its me again lol Sherrie I wanted to know where u purchased it drops. I bought mine from a kiosk in the mall. I did try to test them with a pregnancy test and they failed. I got nervous and called the company and she said since they are homeopathic it won’t pass a pregnancy test. Do u know if theres truth to that statement. By the way today is my first day of 500 calories and I’m so excited. It’s a little hard not just eating all-day especially since I’m just home all day with my newborn but oh well I’m not quitting. Hopefully it will get easier when I go back to work.
Hey
The company that told you that about the pregnancy test is telling the truth. 🙂
I got mine from e-bay. I didn’t see the seller on there I got mine from, but there were some just like the ones I got. They were $29.99 with free shipping and handling, and I noticed the other day they had them on there now for $21.99
You will do fine, and I KNOW YOU WON’T QUIT!
Ahh, a newborn, wish I lived closer, would babysit for you. I just had my 4th and 5th g-children(born 9 days apart).
Did you lose your weight in just one round? I am at your starting weight and want to get where you are! Tomorrow will be the beginning of week 3 with only 12 pounds lost. I think I need to drink more water.
Hey Sarah
Are you 5’6″ too?
Okay, you’re right on track hon. I lost 9.2 the first week and then averaged out about 3 lbs a week after that. The first 3 weeks, I lost 15 lbs, then only another 7 lbs over the next 3 weeks(did 6 weeks first round). the problem was after 3 weeks, I started cheating. 🙁 Of course, that causes stalls so I only hurt myself.
I went on p3 for 2 1/2 weeks after the first 6 rounds and then back to p2 for 3 more weeks. That’s all I did of the p2. I actually lost weight on p3 and would do so well on it, that, even though it’s not recommended, that is how I finished up losing what I’ve lost. Well, I’m not really done yet, still have about 4-5 lbs to go.
On water, you can include your tea, coffee and water. As long as you’re getting 1/2 gallon a day, you’re doing fine. Remember, you’re not going to lose as much as a man. Women tend to average about 1/2 pound a day. Keep up the good work. I started in March(22) and had this all off within 5 mos pretty much(maybe within 5 lbs anyway)..You CAN do it!!
Hi Everyone,
I am in P2 and I had my version of balsamic tomatos today… balsamic vinegar, 3.5 oz tomato, salt, basil and onion…Is onion considered a seasoning or a serving of veg? It was about 1 slice of onion.
Also is the melba toast serving, one piece or 1 packet? I also noticed when I added all the components of the sample diet it came to a little over 350 calories… where is best to increase calories?
Thanks much,
An onion is a vegetable, and is considered a vegetable on the diet. 🙂
The melba toast you get 2 of those a day(NOT 2 packs). I believe(if I’m not mistaken) that they’re 20 calories apiece. Can you tell us what you ate where you only came up to 350 calories??
Hey everyone ~ I am doing the injections. I am on day 6. I have lost 10.3 lbs. I am struggling hard, its Sunday and I so want a nice big dinner: meat, veggies, bread, wine… ugh… I am very tired of Chicken…. recipes PLEASE… going to the grocery store soon.
Hey Janai
You are doing great, keep it up. Those “good meals” are right around the corner. These 3 weeks(or 6 weeks, whichever way you’re doing it) are here and gone before you know it, and you will be leaner and meaner..Stick with it!!
You can have lean hamburger, cube steaks, breakfast steaks, shrimp, white fish, there are lots of things you can have.
I did my chicken on the grill most of the time and even though I thought I was going to get sick of chicken, believe it or not, I still love cooking it on the grill one or two times a week. 🙂
I am so proud of you, wow, 10.3 lbs in 6 days..Patch yourself on the back hon, that is just so GREAT!
Thanks Sherrie for the reply.
Breakfast: Green tea w/ truvia + apple
Lunch: 3.5 oz chicken breast with rosemary, ginger powder, s&p, cayenne pepper on the foreman w/ 4 oz tomato, balsamic vinegar, 1 slice onion, salt and basil.
Snack: 1 breadstick(garlic) + apple with cinnamon and truvia
Dinner: 4 oz tilapia broiled with balsamic tomato same as lunch. + breadstick
****Throughout the day I have been drinking Pellegrino with truvia and lemon .. .excellent 😉
Am I going to have a problem with the onion?.. I really enjoyed it with the tomatos 🙁
Thanks for all you help.
Sherrie ~ Thank you for your encouragment it really helped me to make some good decissions for dinner. We had hamburgers for dinner… my bun was tomatoes and truly it met my need for a change. Kids want spagetti for dinner tomorrow so I am going to have salad and turkey meatballs. Then I am sure something amazing that will be a good choice after that. Looking forward to another week burning this fat from my bod! Whe you put it in perspective of only 3 more weeks it sounded great and then I thought… you can do 6 more too!!!
So thankful for you!
Hey Janai
Meant to say pat yourself on the back. Must have had that pumpkin patch sign I keep seeing on my mind. 🙂
Good job on the hamburger with tomato bun, yummy sounds good.
Tomorrow night, salad as in just lettuce, right?? 🙂 Remember, only one veggie at a time. Also, no turkey meatballs(sorry, turkey is a no no also on p2). But, come p3 you can have that turkey meatball. I questioned the “turkey vs chicken”, as I believe there is less fat, calories and everything else in turkey, but, turkey was around when this diet was written up, and it didn’t give turkey as an option. 🙁
Try the fresh asparagus for a veggie one night. Clean and break your asparagus and let it drain for a few minutes. Preheat the oven to 400. Get a cookie sheet out and put aluminum foil on it. Spray it with some Pam(something that wasn’t around when this diet was written(LOL) then lay your asparagus out on the cookie sheet, sprinkle with some sea salt and pepper and spray it lightly with some butter flavored pam. Bake 20 minutes. It’s good for you, on the protocol and tastes fantastic.
Will be waiting to hear from you tomorrow to see how you did your first week on the diet. !! Good luck!!
Sherrie ~ Oh my… don’t know what I was thinking with the turkey… thanks! I have to ask what p2 and p3 is. I was told I eat this way for 21 days and that is it… should I know more? I have been mixing my veggies in the salad only… spinage, celery, onion, and tomatoe ~ I am going to make this week by the book and see how much changes.
Have a great night!
Hey Janai
P2 is what you’re on right now(very low calories). P3 is when you get done with p2 which is where you add back everything except for sugar/starches for 3 weeks. If you are at your goal weight then you can go to p4 after your 3 weeks on p3, (p4 is where you add back the sugar/starches gradually. If you still have more weight to lose, then go back to p2 after 3 weeks of p3. Did you read pounds and inches? That will explain how to do it all.
You do not want to mix any veggies, 2 veggies allowed a day, that’s it! 🙂
If you are doing the vlcd for 21 days, then say you end your drops on a Tuesday night, then for the next 72 hours, you stay on the same diet you’ve been on, except without the drops. So if you ended your drops on a Tuesday night, then Wednesday, Thursday and Friday you would stay on the same low calorie diet, then Saturday morning you would start eating your 3 meals a day, increasing calories, and not having to weigh your food out(YEAH). You do that for 3 weeks(I actually stayed on p3 2 1/2 weeks then went back to p2). Anyway, weigh yourself like you have been doing, every day, and if you gain more than 2 lbs of your last drop day, then you have to do a steak/apple or steak/tomato day.
I’m going to put pounds and inches on here, just in case you haven’t rad it. Please go to page 30, that will tell you how to do the diet! No more mixing!! 🙂
powermaxnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pounds_and_inches.pdf
Again Sherrie I am thanking you tonight. So I am going to rewind the story and see what you think I should do.
A friend of mine told me about the hcg injections. Great weight loss stories to boot. I am 5’2 and teater between 186-198 for the last 5 years. I have done the gym and a trainer I can loose but keeping it off is a whole other story.
So I went for it. I was told to eat 300 calories of protien, 120 calories of fruit and 80 calories from veggies. 2 proteins, 2 veggies, 2 fruits weighed raw and not to eat all 500 calories at once. No alcohol or oil. 1st 2 days eat till you fill sick on what ever you want.
So that is what I have been doing since Monday ~ Do you think I should start over with Phase 1? Keep going with the changes I have learned from you? What do you think?
Hey janai
So, you are doing the injections? Not sure of your age, and that does play a small factor,as once you get over 40, you can have about an extra 5 lbs of weight on your frame and look great still. I also was on every diet out there(including the good old adipex(diet bill)from the Diet Dr. I lost 60 lbs in 3 mos on those, walked a mile everyday, went off the diet pills and kept the weight off for the whole year I walked. When I quit walking, guess what? The weight came back on(and all the time I was not eating hardly any food at all). All the other diets out there, well, I’ve tried them also, and like you, the weight would come back on. My teatering is now staying between 138 and 141(although my dream is to still get to 135). I have been doing this now for I guess maybe going on 2 mos(without looking in my weight journal).
I think if you look at Dr Simeons pounds and inches, you won’t find where he has it broken down like that(300 calories for protein, etc). I would count my calories from my meat first(I don’t really care if it’s 200 or 400 a day), as long as you get your numbers right and stay at 500 or what I usually did was stayed between 460 and 470. I did the most important calories first(the protein), then would do my fruit and then last veggie as a lot of times, it’s hard to get enough veggies to get you close enough to your calories. I would weigh my apple(after I cored it). I knew there was 16.25 calories in each ounce. Then the oranges, I would peel first and pull apart, then weigh, and those are 14.54 or 14.55 an ounce. The strawberries I would also weigh out, and 5.3 oz is 50 calories, and that’s what I would do with those. I hardly ever did the grapefruit, as I hate having to take time to cut those and then have it eaten in less time than it took me to cut it.
She was right on first 2 days of diet eating anything you want, but not until you feel sick, I would eat things I knew I wouldn’t get for awhile and would still quit eating when I felt comfortable.
I have never done the injections, I prefer the homeopathic(kind of funny about getting meds from over seas). Anyway, stay on the injections since you’re already on them, and when you’re done with the last injection, then you will still do the same 500 calorie diet for the following 3 days(72 hours) then gradually add back everything except sugar/starches for 3 weeks. If you have to do another round of p2, then start back on either injections or homeopathic drops(those are very reasonable through ebay), load up for the 2 days and then get back to business. Here is the site I use for fruits/calories/ etc. It will give you a sample on the left side of how many oz it is for the calories in that certain fruit. you can divide it yourself to see what it comes out to an oz.
fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/FoodLabelingGuidanceRegulatoryInformation/InformationforRestaurantsRetailEstablishments/UCM063482
Feel free to email me at stratman397 at aol dot com If you do, you need to make sure you put hcg diet or something to do with hcg in the subject line so I don’t delete it from my spam folder.
Sherrie,
You are a God send. Encouraging so many people. Your message was exactly what I needed.
I am 5’7, just had 2 pregancies in a row… So an 19 month old and an 8 week old. I have to get this weight off! I did this diet before and the weight seemed to melt off and now it is slow moving! I feel like I am doing something wrong as I have had soo many days where I only see ounces off my weight instead of a pound or two. Any tips on the best combination of food for meals that seem to work better and show results on the scale?
Thank you!
It’s okay Sarah..Can we say, you’re NORMAL!!?? Most women do only lose 1/2 pound a day and sometimes just those dreaded ounces, but, much better than putting on 1/2 lb a day or a few ounces, isn’t it? 🙂
Congrats on the babies. One of my g-babies was born 8 weeks ago today(Aug. 9) and another one was born 9 days later for a grand total of 5 now. 🙂
5’7″ then try for around 140..Heck, you may be happy at 145..You’ll know(or I should say your body will know) when you’re where you should be. Me and my body keep having this discussion everyday, I say 5 more pounds and it says “NO”. 🙂
Have a great day and keep up the fantastic job! Wow, 12 lbs is an average of 4 lbs a week!!!
Sorry, didn’t see the one question until now..No tips as far as the meals,other than never the same thing twice in one day. 🙂
Hey All!
Its my third day and so far i have eaten:
Breakfast : Green tea
Lunch: 100 grams(raw) chicken and grilled on the george forman:) and 1 cup of tomatoes 🙂
and one full orange (and shockingly I haven’t even finished my full orange and I am really satisfied)
Dinner: I haven’t gotten to the time but plan on doing the same maybe having one cup of cucumbers.
I can use all the help you guys can give me. But I do have one questions what seasonings can i use to flavor my meats/veggies :)??
Looks like you are doing good today.
So for dinner you may have chicken and a cup of cucumbers? Sounds good. I ate that before for one of my dinners. I many times had the same thing for lunch and dinner but was told it would be better to change it up. To daily change up the fruits, the veggies and the meat. I did the HCG and now my sister, a best friend and another friend are doing it too. We all talk often. That an blogs help out a lot.
Check out this……. http://darlene1966.blogspot.com/
darlene1966.blogspot.com/ I have some recipes on there.
Also, email me and I can send you a cookbook if I have not already.
Darlene_Kuykendall_Anderson@hotmail.com
Sounds like you’re doing fantastic Allie..Keep it up. Hoping for a good loss for you tomorrow morning…You Go Girl!
The juice of one lemon daily is allowed for all purposes. Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic,
sweet basil, parsley, thyme, majoram, etc., may be used for seasoning, but no oil, butter or dressing
Sherrie,
My understanding of P3 is you can eat anything except starch and sugar, up to 1000 calories a day. Is this correct? And you lost during P3?
Thank you again for all your help. And my son was born aug 8th! The day before your grandchild:)
Hey Sarah
You are right and wrong. 🙂
yes, you eat everything on p3, EXCEPT sugar/starch, but on the calories no. Start out at around 1200-1400. If you gain, a lot of times you’re not eating enough calories. Just keep a close eye on your weight.
Yes, I have lost A LOT on p3, infact probably 25 lbs of what I lost was on p3(which you’re not really supposed to do), but for some reason, on that phase it just kept coming off, and I sure wasn’t going to stretch my stomach and eat more to gain back what I was losing. I would eat healthy and eat until I felt satisfied.
Would love to see pictures of your son. my e-mail is
stratman397 at aol dot com. If you’re on FB, you can find me on there by using this e-mail also.
Hello All,
Well, today is day 24 and my husband and I are still going strong! Gregg has lost 38lbs and I have lost 21lbs! Gregg is going to stop phase 1 as soon as he hits 40lbs (per Simeons’ protocol). I too get tired of the same old meats/veggies….but I have tried to break it up every day making a meal plan each week. Also, I made meatloaf the other night (98% lean ground meat, 1/2 c onion, seasonings, and 6 crushed melba rounds topping it with about 1/2 can of sugar free tomato sauce) and it really felt like the “normal” food we had been eating. Another idea was grilled sweet onions on a turkey burger (white meat of course), pretty tasty. If you haven’t tried Bragg’s Amino Acids you should. I found it at a health food store and it is great for flavoring the meats (a little goes a long way) as well as adding it to apple-cider vinegar, lemon juice and seasonings for a vegetable marinade.
Whatever you can do to keep it as varied as possilbe really helps. OH, and most important, we are drinking about 1 1/2 gallons a water every day…along with iced tea and coffee. The trips to the bathroom are much more frequent, but it’s worth it! Good luck to everyone, I love reading all the comments, it keeps me encouraged as well.
Judy, turkey is not allowed on the diet.
Pounds and Inches says not to go over 40 days, that doesn’t mean 40 lbs. I have known people that have lost 25 lbs in the first week of this diet.
You can drink as little as 1/2 gallon of water a day, if you really like the water then that’s fine you’re drinking that, but don’t feel you have to drink that much!
WTG to you and your hubby on the weight loss! But tell Gregg, he doesn’t have to quit when he hits the 40 lbs, but not to go over 40 days, and the only reason you want to stop then is so your body doesn’t get immune to the hcg. 🙂
Sherrie,
You are right about the turkey breast meat (I forgot, that was recommended as a protein by the company where I bought my drops from). As to stopping, in Simeons protocol (I don’t have the page number because mine aren’t numbered) under the section titled HISTORY TAKING, the last paragraph states that the treatment is stopped when either 34 lbs are lost or 40 injections are given. The only exception he states is in extreme cases of obesity that he will allow an additional 5-6 lbs to be lost before the treatment stops. So I read that as 40 lbs and then it has to stop. You don’t think that is correct?
I just ordered mine and I am looking forward to getting started with you guys and keeping up with everyone. Any tips/tools would be GREATLY apprecited! Good luck to all!
Judy, I re-read it and then I copied and pasted on here. It’s kind of confusing, as it says they never give a treatment lasting LESS than 26 days(which if he quit at 40 lbs he would be under that amount of time) or do they want you to lose over 34 lbs. I have talked to many people since I started this diet. The bigger one is starting out, the quicker they’re going to lose it. Look at morbidly obese people. They could eat what I’m eating(I’m struggling to get the last 5 lbs off) and lose 40 to 50 lbs in a week. I myself would think it would be better for your hubby to stay on the diet his 26 days as you never want to fall below the 26 days, that is more important, as like I said, if he’s bigger he will lose quicker. I think he would do more damage by stopping because he hit X amount of pounds that he would if he did the 3 weeks.
Back to my talking to people, I know 2 people right off that both lost 25 lbs their first week. The guy quit his before 2 weeks as he was campaigning at the time and just didn’t think it was a good time to diet. The other was my beauticians daughter, she did it a month and quit and was down over 50 lbs. She started out at like 330 and the guy I would say(guestimating) was probably 400 or maybe a tad more.
You are right that he does say about 34 lbs, but he also says about 26 days, and I would definitely no matter how much he has lost, stop before his 3 weeks. I have a friend who has been on it since last November and had lost over 100 lbs, she never went off the drops period.
Anyway, this will be a long post with part of the diet on here. Read it and then you two will have to decide, but, as I said, I defininitely would NOT go off the drops quite yet if I were him
The Duration of Treatment
Patients who need to lose 15 pounds (7 kg.) or less require 26 days treatment with 23 daily injections.
The extra three days are needed because all patients must continue the 500- Calorie diet for three
days after the last injection. This is a very essential part of the treatment, because if they start eating
normally as long as there is even a trace of HCG in their body they put on weight alarmingly at the
end of the treatment. After three days when all the HCG has been eliminated this does not happen,
because the blood is then no longer saturated with food and can thus accommodate an extra influx
from the intestines without increasing its volume by retaining water.
We never give a treatment lasting less than 26 days, even in patients needing to lose only 5 pounds.
It seems that even in the mildest cases of obesity the diencephalon requires about three weeks
rest from the maximal exertion to which it has been previously subjected in order to regain fully its
normal fat banking capacity. Clinically this expresses itself -in the fact that when in these mild cases
treatment is stopped as soon as the weight is normal, which may be achieved in a week, it is much
more easily regained than after a full course of 23 injections.
As soon as such patients have lost all their abnormal superfluous fat, they at once begin to feel
ravenously hungry in she of continued injections. This is because HCG only puts abnormal fat into
circulation and cannot, in the doses used, liberate normal fat deposits; indeed, it seems to prevent
their consumption. As soon as their statistically normal weight is reached, these patients are put on
800-1000 calories for the rest of the treatment. The diet is arranged in such a way that the weight
remains perfectly stationary and is thus continued for three days after the 23rd injection. Only then
are the patients free to eat anything they please except sugar and starches for the next three weeks.
Such early cases are common among actresses, models, mannequins and persons who are tired of
obesity, having seen its ravages in other members of their family. Film actresses frequently explain
that they must weigh less than normal. With this request we flatly refuse to comply, first, because we
undertake to cure a disorder, not to create a new one, and second, because it is in the nature of the
HCG method that it is self limiting. It becomes completely ineffective as soon as all abnormal fat is
consumed. Actresses with a slight tendency to obesity, having tried all manner of reducing methods,
invariably come to the conclusion that their figure is satisfactory only when they are underweight,
simply because none of these methods remove their superfluous fat deposits. When they see that
under HCG their figure improves out of all proportion to the amount of weight lost, they are nearly
always content to remain within their normal weight-range.
When a patient has more than 15 pounds to lose the treatment takes longer but the maximum we
give in a single course is 40 injections, nor do we as a rule allow patients to lose more than 34 lbs.
(15 Kg.) at a time. The treatment is stopped when either 34 lbs. have been lost or 40 injections have
been given. The only exception we make is in the case of grotesquely obese patients who may be
allowed to lose an additional 5-6 lbs. if this occurs before the 40 injections are up.
Immunity to HCG
The reason for limiting a course to 40 injections is that by then some patients may begin to show
signs of HCG immunity. Though this phenomenon is well known, we cannot as yet define the
underlying mechanism. Maybe after a certain length of time the body learns to break down and
eliminate HCG very rapidly, or possibly prolonged treatment leads to some sort of (ouncrregulation
which annuls the dencepbahic effect.
After 40 daily injections it takes about six weeks before this so called immunity is lost and HCG again
becomes fully effective. Usually after about 40 injections patients may feel the onset of immunity as
hunger which was previously absent. In those comparatively rare cases in which signs of immunity
develop before the full course of 40 injections has been completed-say at the 35th injection- treatment
must he stopped at once, because if it is continued the patients begin to look weary and drawn, feel
weak and hungry and any further loss of weight achieved is then always at the expense of normal
fat. This is not only undesirable, but normal fat is also instantly regained as soon as the patient is
returned to a free diet.
Patients who need only 23 injections may be injected daily, including Sundays, as they never develop
immunity. In those that take 40 injections the onset of immunity can be delayed if they are given only
six injections a week, leaving out Sundays or any other day they choose, provided that it is always the
same day. On the days on which they do not receive the injections they usually feel a slight sensation
of hunger. At first we thought that this might be purely psychological, but we found that when normal
saline is injected without the patient’s knowledge the same phenomenon occurs.
Menstruation
During menstruation no injections are given, but the diet is continued and causes no hardship; yet
as soon as the menstruation is over, the patients become extremely hungry unless the injections are
resumed at once. It is very impressive to see the suffering of a woman who has continued her diet for
a day or two beyond the end of the period without coming for her injection and then to hear the next
day that all hunger ceased within a few hours after the injection and to see her once again content,
florid and cheerful. While on the question of menstruation it must he added that in teenaged girls
the period may in some rare cases he delayed and exceptionally stop altogether. If then later this is
artificially induced some weight may be regained.
Further Courses
Patients requiring to lose more than 34 lbs. must have a second or even more courses. A second
course can be started after an interval of not less than six weeks, though the pause can be more
than six weeks. When a third, fourth or even fifth course is necessary, the interval between courses
should be made progressively longer. Between a second and third course eight weeks should elapse,
between a third and fourth course twelve weeks, between a fourth and fifth course twenty weeks and
between a fifth and sixth course six months. In this way it is possible to bring about a weight reduction
of 100 lbs. and more if required without the least hardship to the patient.
I went to the B Ki Weight Center. They revised Dr. Simeon’s protocol. Daily their commercials are on TV here in Dallas. Lots of people are losing.
B Ki said you could do the HCG for 23 to 40 days.
40 days being the best if you are needing to lose.
Men lose about a pound or two a day and woman 1/2. That’s after the first week because your first week you may lose a lot more.
How ever many days you go on HCG, they recommend that you go off it for the same amount of days.
Example: Go on it fo 40 days and lose 40+ lbs then go off of it for 40 days. You can still lose when you are off of it. Go back on in it in 40 days and reload for two days then start again for 20 to 40 days.
The more you need to lose, the more times you will repeat with HCG.
I lost 20+ on HCG for 21 days (23 counting my loading days) and I have lost about 10 being off of it. If I keep losing I may stay off of it or I may do it so I get another fast results fast losing spurt.
Yall are doing GREAT!!! There are so many variations to the diet but they all seem to work. I wish I would have done the 40 days vs the 21.
Wish you’d share your story on here: http://darlene1966.blogspot.com/
Hi Everyone. This is my second day on the HCG diet. For lunch today, I had a handful of shredded cabbage with balsamic vinegar, 3.5 oz of chicken breast (w/ hot sauce–0 calories), and slices of cucumbers with salt and pepper and hot sauce (0–calories). I just want to make sure that I am on the right track and that I am able to have two types a vegetables in one meal and the hot sauce…Thanks
Darlene, the problem with all these places changing Dr Simeons original protocol is maybe they work now, but whos to say when you’re done losing, it will continue to work. I don’t like all the changes that people/drs are making. I know the hcg works, I know how I’m eating now, and I know my weight is still staying within 2 pounds even when I eat sugar, etc.
The only thing I would say Dr Simeons would allow now would be pam spray, as it wasn’t around when he came up with this diet. But, he spent much time perfecting the diet, so for people to think it’s okay to be changing everything is wrong in my book..Sorry!
Sherrie: Nothing to be sorry about. We all have opinions. Dr. Simeon did a GREAT job. I have not read Kevin Trudeau’s version but I heard his made it to fit our modern day times w/all the issues we deal with. Many medical doctors, chiro dr, weight loss centers, individuals, etc….. they have made some modifications and seem to be working for years for several thousand people. Something weird…. B Ki Weight Mgmnt kept with the NO USING PAM. They didn’t want us using any oil. No PAM but we could have sugar free diet Jello. I only ate it some. I only did 21 days and have been doing something different for the last 24 days. 30 lbs lost in 45 days. I love how I am not hungry anymore. I think of doing the HCG but as long as I’m losing w/out it, I may not or it may be awhile. I have three friends that are on the HCG and so far so good. It was the easiest thing I have ever done. Thanks for all your post. They are so encouraging!
Hey Darlene!
We are neighbors! Well, sort of, I live in the Dallas area too! Actually, I live on Lake Ray Hubbard. If you don’t mind me asking, what have you been doing “differently” these past 24 days since you stopped the HCG? My husband and I are getting close to ending our first time on Phase 2 and we really want to make sure we don’t gain back any of our great losses. Just interested if you don’t mind sharing! Congratulations on the
Hey Judy
Darlene(from what she said on FB) is doing her own meals(healthy). She’s cut out all the sugars and other bad things(if I’m not mistaken). As far as you and hubby coming off p2, do you two have to go back on p2 or did you get all your weight off? I think I remember Darlene saying it got too expensive for her to continue on the drops. Anyway, you and your hubby need to stay with the plan. Darlene is doing something completely different. You shouldn’t have any problem at all keeping the weight within the 2 pound range if you follow the protocol.
Hello Sherrie,
Gregg and I still need to go another round (or 2) on phase 2. We are just ending this one on day 35. We WILL follow the protocol for the 3 week maintenance phase as I said we don’t want to undo all of our efforts so far. I do have a question for you about the maintenance. I recall you stated you were only on it for about 2 1/2 weeks instead of the three Simeons requires. My question is, I don’t recall Simeons mentioning a total calorie intake for maintenance, yet I keep hearing eat 1000-1200 or up to 1500 during this time, keeping away from the starch and sugars of course. Simeon’s simply stated the maintenance must include daily weighing and no starch or sugar. Not that I think I want or will be able to eat much more than 1500 calories every day, but just wondering where you got the information about only eating so many calories on maintenance? Thanks for all your information, support and for being the “go to” person for all of us!
The problem is Judy if you don’t get enough calories, then you will gain weight. I know it doesn’t make sense, but it does happen. Anything under 1200 calories a day, your body goes in to starvation mode. I used to work for Slender U and there was a lot they taught us on the weight. With the 500 calories a day, it didn’t go in to starvation mode, as you were on the drops and you were pulling 2000-2500 extra calories a day from the stored fat. I got paperwork with my drops and it said you should stay on p3 3 weeks, but if you had to go back on p2, then you could actually go back to p2 anytime you wanted. I did 2 1/2 weeks so I could reload. I never counted calories in that 2 1/2 weeks I did p3. I did keep pretty good track of what I was eating, and now, even being done with the diet, I still keep up in my head with what I’ve had to eat all day. I’ve kept my weight within 2 pounds now for 2 mos(looked at my sheet this morning 🙂
Anyway, this is off the pounds and inches sheet I got with my drops, things were added to it. If you would like a copy of the 2 things I got, shoot me an e-mail to
stratman397 at aol dot com and put hcg sheets in there. Let me know you need the paper work I got with my drops
This is a little off the pounds and inches I got
After the diet is completed you may now eat anything you please. EXCEPT sugar
and starch provided you are faithful to following one rule. This rule is that you
must weigh yourself every morning.
It takes about 3 weeks before the weight becomes stable. Its during these 3
weeks that you must realize carbohydrates (sugars, rice, bread, potatoes,
pastries, etc.) are by far the most dangerous. If no carbohydrates whatsoever
are eaten, fats can be indulged in somewhat more liberally and even small
quantities of alcohol, such as a glass of wine with meals, does no harm, but AS
SOON AS FATS AND STARCH ARE COMBINED THINGS ARE VERY LIABLE TO GET
OUT OF HAND. This has to be observed very carefully during the first 3 weeks
after the treatment is ended otherwise disappointments are almost sure to
occur.
As long as your weight stays within two pounds of the weight reached on the
day of the last injection, don’t worry about what you are eating but the
moment the scale goes beyond two pounds, even if this is only a few ounces,
you must skip breakfast and lunch and drink plenty of water. In the evening you
must eat a huge steak with only 1 apple or a raw tomato. ONLY DURING THE 3
WEEKS OF PHASE 3.
Judy:Good morning! 🙂 I would love for you to email me at
Darlene_Kuykendall_Anderson at msn dot com
and/or Facebook me.
Judy: I meant Darlene_Kuykendall_Anderson at hotmail dot com. I think I wrote msn in an earlier post. Have a super day!
The drops? It’s not that they are too expensive for me. They range from $24.00 up to $99 or more. The lady my friends bought from charges $79.00 a bottle for 2 oz I think it is. She is an HCG Rep and says if you pay less than $50 a bottle then you are getting stuff that has been cut. Her company sells to GNC and to many others that cut their product. GNC sells theirs for $99. I never did the drops. I did the injections. B Ki Weight Loss Center off of Greenville Avenue in Dallas,TX was what was expensive. I had never heard of HCG before them so I’m glad I went. They charge about $800 your first visit which includes blood work then $400 for each phase after that. I started with them but then started doing my own research. The HCG Diet CAN be done on your own and save lots of money. If you are doing great, I agree with Sherrie, stick with the plan because it works. I was going to do the 40 days but was in such a hurry to exercise so I stopped at day 23 ( 2 of those were load days). I read SO MUCH stuff that I did do my own next phase w/out HCG. I may take the drops next time I do a phase. What I may be doing may be similiar but I’d have to go back and read to see.
What am I doing? ….
I don’t count calories or weigh food. I eat any vegetables I want except corn and potatoes, any fruit I want, any meat I want and sometimes I eat beans, nuts and cheese. I drink water only. I don’t eat bread, sugar, pasta, processed food, fried foods, white flour, etc… I eat what I wrote above. When I was on HCG, I was NEVER hungry. Now I am noticing some hunger late nights before bed but it’s controllable. I’d like to say that I exercise every day but it’s been about every third day. I’m hoping that will change. I am so happy that so many have been doing great on HCG. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK EVERYBODY! I have a question… Does David, the creater of this blog ever get on here?
Thank you for the clarification Sherrie. Now sugar, does that include fruit? And then we are kind of doing an Atkins thing with veggies?? I just want to do things exactly right.
Nauls,
Congratulations on getting started, you won’t regret it if you hang in there. If you STRICTLY follow Dr. Simeons protocol, then you can only have one vegetable at your meal, you are not to mix veggies. There are some that say they have had success mixing, but protocol says not to. Good luck!
Hey Sarah
The p3 I ate any kind of fruit I wanted, the sugar in fruit is natural sugar and isn’t going to hurt you like refined sugar.
A lot of people say it’s like the Atkins diet. I dont’ know much about the Atkins diet. You will do fine
Hey folks,
My wife and I have been looking for a “kick start” to weight loss. We bought some HCG yesterday at the fair and started it today while “loading”. I’m reading up on the diet do’s/dont’s from the vendors website (which has Simeons writings included).
I shed most of my weight a few years back and kept it off for a good while using Paleolithic nutrition as my guide. I’m still convinced that this is the correct way for humans to eat. However, I fell off the wagon and have lacked the motivation lately to get going again….hence my HCG purchase.
I’m curious though……if this diet provides all of these calories from stored up fat and the HCG gets rid of hunger, why not fast altogether? What is so magical about 500 calories?
Steve
If you were to just eat 500 calories without the hcg(which is what pulls 2000-2500 calories a day from stored fat), your body would go in to starvation mode, and you would not lose and if you did lose, you would not be able to keep it off.
Dr Simeons spent much time on this diet perfecting it so that people would learn how to eat and how to keep the weight off
Hello Steve,
Congrats on your start of the program, the first two days was an very good success for me and my husband! HA! Seriously, if I understood your question correct, you are simply wondering why the need to eat at all while taking HCG, why add 500 calories. I too had the same question and although I have read Simeons protocol/manuscript numerous times, I don’t recall that he ever really explained that. What I eventually “surmised” was that he figured people want to eat something, anything, so he found the right combination of the right/good foods that would satisfy that need to have meals. Of course , that is just me guessing. There could be a more scientific reason for it. But, in the end, I just know it works. Gregg and I just finished our last three days of phase one off of the drops and today we started the maintenance three weeks. We were on the drops, including the two load days, for 28 days, then 3 days of 500 calories without the drops. Gregg lost 43 pounds and me 25…we have never had such great results, felt great, and sticked to the protocol 100% of the time. It was fairly easy…just a bit boring after a while with the few choices, but soooo worth it! Good luck, read the manuscript over and over, you learn something new every time!
Hey Judy & Steve
I beleive it has everything to do with the metabolism. It needs solid matter to work and once you put food in, it mixes with the other cals in the bloodstream from taking the HCG and it does it’s thangs. The digestive system starts the metabolism once food is comsumed. And yes he put the right proteins & veggie together for a reason. Hope that helps alittle more. I just started CYCLE 2. I lost 25lbs the 1st go & hoping for an additional 25lbs in this time. I was 183lbs to 158.8lbs hoping for 130-135 by Nov. 4th.
I guess I wasn’t making myself clear…
If the HCG is converting stored fat into energy, why is there a need to eat at all? If hunger can be controlled with the supplement and all necessary nutrients are retreived from the body, I don’t understand the need to eat ANYTHING AT ALL.
I’m not going to attempt anything outside of the plan, it is just a question that came up in my mind that I would like to answer.
I am on the first day of actually dieting. I had an apple for breakfast and 100gr of boiled chicken tenderloin w/100gr of cherry tomatoes for lunch. I did notice some slight hunger pangs prior to eating lunch. From what I understand, it will take a few days to get past these.
Because even though it’s pulling calories, it’s not pulling actual food, which food is what keeps you from being hungry(the protein mostly does). Heck, if you’re getting a little hungry now, can you imagine how hungry you would be without any food?
Hey Lisa!
How is round 2 going? November 4th is fast approaching? My husband and I stopped round 1 at about 30 days and we are on the maintenance now for the second week. Gregg continues to lose a bit more slowly, about 5 pounds the first week of maintenance, me only 2, but it sure is nice to eat a few more things (and have a glass or two of wine in the evenings) without gaining!! We are going for our second round at the first of the year, hoping to continue to lost a few more pounds over the next couple of months by simply eating the right things and not over-eating. Would love to know how you are doing on round 2! Keep up the great work!
Hi there Judy! Cycle two is pretty easy for me since I’m determined to be 8/10 yrs less in weight, altho the 500 cals is boring, lol. I started at 161.4 and I’m 153.4 now in my 2nd week of P2. Very excited about the end results since starting at 183lbs back in July. Just a note tho you said (Gregg continues to lose a bit more slowly, about 5 pounds the first week of maintenance, you only 2) but you guys must stop loosing & lock your new weight in for three weeks after coming off P2. You or Gregg shouldn’t gain or loose no more than 2lbs in maintenance phase or your Hypo gland won’t know where to reset. Be very careful in this phase…..your not suppose to lose anymore weight your suppose just maintain your end weight after you finished the drops. ****There are people that have allowed themself to lose extra lbs after P2 but even then you must still return to the begining of maintenance and do three weeks of no more than 2 lbs up or 2 lbs down. Enjoy the extra selections of foods I cannot wait for P3 again. I have issues getting in 1200 -1500 cals, lol I’m just not that hungry after doing P2. Stay Blessed Judy & awesome job you too have done.
Lisa, I never did go back to just p3. I stayed on it a long time, and still after almost 4 mos pretty much stay on p3(still not eating starches) and only occasional things with sugar. I am down between 20 and 22 lbs from my last drop day(that was back in June). I think as long as people on p3 eat healthy and only eat until they’re comfortable(which is what I did), then I don’t see anything wrong with it.
Judy, the only thing that you really shouldn’t be doing is drinking wine. Look at the ingredients, there is probably sugar in it. 🙂
Heyyyy Sherrie, hows it going? yeah I understand how you did yours but their will be folks that want to add carbs & sugars back in after P3 and want to live in P4 instead of P3. Thats when some will run into the issue of weight gain if they don’t set the Hypo gland. The metabolism burns according to what the Hypo has been trained to remember the body won’t know what to do with the added carbs & sugars so it will begin to store them again. You have reached the wonder year in life and your good w/o carbs and very little sugars as you stated but others may be still in the busy stage of life and w/o setting that Hypo gland they will surely regain weight. Don’t you agree? All of us are not as mindful as you have become and me being opposite of you….I want to enjoy carbs & leave the sweets alone, lol. So its different strokes for different folks I’d say. Having all the information that we have shared on this forum give everyone a look into how we all did it and how we decide to maintain it. Have you lost more since your last post?
Guys update on myself. I went from 241 to 213.8 on 23 days of the HCG diet. I am on phase 3 now and have been for 2 weeks and it has been AWESOME. But i must confess that on weekends i tend to eat stuff that we aren’t supposed to but yet my weight has not gone crazy. I have eaten doritos, burgers, fries and regular coke, ice cream (low carb) and cake. Now i have not gone crazy eating this stuff and I also go right back to my baked Talapia and boiled chicken with veggies and fruits during the week. The highest my weight went up was to 218 but i immediatedly had a “fish” instead of “steak” day ( Ate 8oz of Talapia and 2 apples) and my weight dropped back to 213.8 the next day. I guess the metabolism part of it is doing its job. Has anyone cheated like this and still maintained. I dont plan on cheating like this forever but we had a wedding we attended out of town and I went ahead and enjoyed myself. So far so good!!
Yes, lol..People!! Always go to p3, keep those sugars and carbs out of the diet!!
Adam, to be honest with you, you are VERY LUCKY. P3 is probably more important that p2 actually, and those 3 weeks on p3, you need to stay true to protocol with no sugar/starch. You may be doing okay now, but I think by not following it, you are setting yourself up for a big disappointment later on
Good job on the weight loss
Sorry, wrote in a hurry as grand baby was on the way over and I had to get my apple and yogurt down. 🙂
NO sugars/starch p3, after that, when you go to p4, you gradually add back the starch/sugar. Now, if you all want, you can do like me on p4, and still not hardly eat much sugar or starch, and continue to lose a little bit, and be healthy. Remember, you really don’t need sugar, and if you eat it, no more than 10 grams per 500 calories max. Remember
If you never ate another ounce of sugar, you’d be MUCH healthier.
Your body doesn’t need sugar.
Your appetite can be ruined by it.
Sugar increases cravings.
Your weight is ruined by it.
Sugar makes your blood more liable to clot (bad for arteries).
You can get diabetes by eating too much of it.
Sugar contains ZERO nutrition.
Lisa, LOL How much was I the last post? I hit my lowest weight yet last Sunday(136.4), the next day was up 2.2 and have lost .2 every day the last 3 days. LOL Weight fluctuates so much. I can weigh, make the bed, weigh again and be up.4 lbs. Or can take a hot shower and lose or even gain. I’m just staying around the 138’s right now. Have been doing that for the last few weeks actually
Hello again all,
Well, the only reason Gregg and I had some wine on P3 was because Simeons mentioned in his protocol that a glass of wine with meals wasn’t really an issue in this phase, as long as not combined with carbs. We are not having any other sugars and NO carbs….and it appears to be working. We aren’t trying to lose more weight in P3, as Sherrie said, it is just happening, but again very slowly…..we are still eating very good, smart foods, lots of veggies, fish, lean meat, etc. We added some EVOO to help make some dishes, also allowed, and we started walking about 20 minutes or so every day (well, somed days we skipped). We are PLENTY full, hard to get to 1200-1500 calories, even with a glass of wine! This is simply the best diet ever, we can’t wait to get back to round 2 at the first of the year, planning to continue P3 until then…..and Adam, we haven’t cheated yet….but we do have a long awaited vacation in early November to New Orleans…I am sure we will cheat a little there, but we have already learned how to eat sooo much less than we used to, and with all the walking we WILL do around the French Quarters, hope to at least maintain our weight during this time. Thanks for all the responses and updates….it’s always motivitating to hear from others going through this with us!!!
Judy, as long as you’ve been on p3 for 3 weeks or longer by the time you go to New Orleans, it would be a good time right before to gradually add back things(kind of go back and forth on p3 and p4), that way it won’t kill you so bad when you do “cheat” in New Orleans. 🙂
Hi Sherrie!
Still going slow and steady with 2 weeks to go in phase 2. I have lost 25lbs so far. We are going on vacation nov 14.(7 days) Should i skip the last week and go on to phase 3 to set my hypo? And what is p4? I did read, but don’t remember p4. I have 40 more pounds to lose, so i kinda hate to shorten the losing portion when it’s working. I will definitely have to do anothe round!
thanks guru:)!
Hey Sarah
WOW GIRL, FANTASTIC LOSS! WOOT WOOT
If you’re going on vacation November 14, that’s a little over 3 weeks. If you have 2 weeks left of p2, finish them up, then do the 3 days of vlcd without drops and move on to p3. That means you will be on p3 for a little over a week before vacation.
p4 is maintenance for life, where you gradually add back sugar/starches
Keep it up..so proud of you!
Sherrie,
You truly have the gift of encouragement and are such a blessing! This upcoming Sunday starts my last week, so I’ll be on P3 for 2ish before vacation. ( I lose track of time now that I am a stay at home mom with 2 under 2!) I don’t intend to go crazy, but want to enjoy myself. When I come back I intend to resume to P3 and then start another round. I cannot wait to start wearing some of my clothes again!!! It’s hard to get my head wraqpped around P3 when it’s been such a limited diet. What about cheese and margarine, are those things allowed? Or is it protein, fruit and veggies ( what we’ve been doing), but a broader variety? Sorry for all the questions:) Just don’t want to mess up now:)
Thank you again Sherrie!
Thanks you Sarah, you guys on here are all the BEST.
Yes, on p3, add back the fats, and I do eat margarine and cheese(yummy) but not pasteurized cheese. I have cheese sticks quite a lot. 🙂
Everything else(on p3) you don’t have to weigh out anymore. Lastnight I went to Fatz Cafe, I usually always get the 6 oz sirloin now whenever I go out and never a potato with it, but do veggies instead. You will love the next phase. 🙂
Hello everyone Im seriously thinking of trying this product. I am 30 yrs old and need to lose about 50lbs before my wedding April 2, 2011 would you recommend this?
OMG YES!!!!!!!! I cannot tell you how amazing this is. After spending 7 years overweight. To finally be able to fit my clothes again is amazing. The comments on how healthy I look. People at work stopping me in the hallway even in ladies room to ask me how i’m doing it and how amazing I look. The cheers from my doctor on a job well done. It’s wonderful, and I’ve tried everything. I feel better, I look better. I have energy… I started August 18 stayed on it for 60 days and lost 45 pounds I am now in P3 I want to go back on to loose another 10 pounds (mind you that is vanity weight) But none the less. I am telling you I used to be a south beach fanatic. But gaining all that weight and as I got older South Beach was not doing it for me. To finally find something is amazing! Give it a 30 day trial as I the big time skeptic did. You will be satisfied.
Monica, that’s great, the only thing is you never want to go more than 6 weeks straight without going to p3. You have done fantastic.
Hey Precious
Yes! This is the best diet I’ve ever been on(will be 54 in December). I lost 60 lbs and started on March 22nd. I did 2 rounds of the p2(first time 6 weeks), 2nd time 3 weeks. I have been off the drops now since the middle of June. Please read pounds and inches. Page 30 is where you will find the “technique”. You will never find a better support group than the ones right here Everyone of them on here is great
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My sister has been on it for 2 weeks I believe and she has lost 15lbs so far. Ive been overweight my entire life and its time for a change. I think I will start Monday so I can “load” over the weekend and just see what happens! Thanks your encouragement
Precious, that’s great your sister has lost that much, and those probably are the right numbers. 🙂
I also made sure both of my load days were on the weekend, that way I knew my hubby would be home and would be able to enjoy all the “good” foods with me.
Is your sister going through the Dr or did she order her drops off ebay or get them from somewhere else?
Sherrie, my sister is doing it on her on own she purchased the drops from a whole food store in our city. Im going to try and I have also encouraged my friends to join me. I will keep you posted.
Thanks!
Hi Sherrie,
I went 7 days over the 60 days. Is that bad? Do you know the effects from doing that, and if and how I can correct it? Thanks
That’s great, as a lot of Drs charge ridiculous prices and make a killing off innocent people that are just wanting to lose weight(so sad). Anyway, tell your sister about this site, would love to hear how she is doing, along with yourself and your friends. Good luck Precious.Sounds like you have the right attitude to lose on this diet!!
Hey Monica
You’re okay. 🙂 It’s nothing that will hurt you, but your body can get immune to them. I had a friend that lost 100 lbs on this diet, but she did it the WRONG way. She started on it the first part of last November and never once went off the drops. She didn’t do her next phase, and now she’s been off the drops since sometime this summer(after being on them probably 7 or 8 mos straight) and is having a hard time maintaining. I can see the effects by not following the diet to protocol. She was just telling me the other day she’s getting ready to do the drops again. I e-mailed her and told her not to go over 6 weeks and to do her stabilization this time. Doubt she will listen though.
Yes! Thank goodness for this site. I now see how important stabilization phase is. ALthough I did have the 3 day mishap in Phase 2 in Phase 3 I have not gone against the protocol once. Sunday I baked my boyfriend a cake and he teased me saying have a bite. I did not even dear take a crumb. I was actually quite proud of that…
That’s great Monica. I know how hard certain things were for me. Cakes/brownies, donuts and cookies are my downfalls(pies I can take them or leave them). I’m glad now I’m on p4 (have been a long time, although as I’ve said before, I stay more on the p3 part of it). I have these 14 donuts that have been in my freezer for probably at least 3 mos if not longer, I’m wanting one so bad, but I have told myself I’m not eating one until I’ve hit my goal weight of 135(with 1.8 lbs to go) and have held it within a pound for at least a week. I was really lucky that my hubby never said anything to me about my diet, infact he would go out and cook my chicken on the grill every other night for me. The only things he would say(and still does, is) you can’t have that can you? LOL I tell him now I can have anything I want, I just prefer not too. You would think after hearing that for awhile now that he would maybe remember it?? LOL
I am very overweight 5’6 and 340 lbs, I have always struggled with my weight since I was about 13… Do you think HCG would work for someone who has so much weight to lose such as myself? Thanks for any insight!
Hey Lana
Do we THINK if would work? NO, WE KNOW IT WOULD WORK
My beauticians daughter was over 300 lbs, the first week she went on the diet, she dropped 25 lbs. She was young though and didn’t want to give 110% to the diet though and so she failed. You have to want to lose weigh, set your mind to doing it and then go with it. I would LOVE to work one on one with you, it would be easier than to try and keep up with you through here. I would love for you to e-mail me at stratman397 at aol dot com
Just put hcg diet in the subject line and we can communicate through e-mail. If I hear from you, I will also give you my phone number so you can get ahold of me anytime you need ANYTHING.
Hello Lana,
The quick answer to your question is ABSOLUTELY! Both myself and my husband have weight issues most of our life. My husband especially, being very overweight at times throughout his life. He is 6’2″ and weighed about 355 when we started the first round on September 11. He lost about 43 pounds in about 32 days! And although we are on phase 3 right now, he is still losing weight, although a little slower….it has been the best weight loss program for both of us, and we have tried them all I think! The “best” part of it for us is that you see such immediate and drastic weight loss. Combined with the fact that you surprisingly aren’t really ever hungry despite only eating 500 calories a day, it is SO easy to stay on it since the gratification is so quick!! And I do believe the heavier you are the quicker you lose and the more you lose. I lost about 30 pounds total between the 32 days on the 500 calorie diet and now two weeks of phase 3…still losing about 2-3 pounds per week even though I am eating a lot more variety of food! You can always try it, commit yourself to at least 30 days and see what you think! I can almost guarantee you won’t regret it and you will be sold…..haven’t known anyone yet that has said “this diet is not for me”…..and I bet you will be one of the believers very, very soon….My 73 year-old mom started yesterday….and if she can do it, anyone can…..Best of luck! Keep posting here, you will have LOTS of support, guidance, encouragement……
I’ve been off of the protocol since end of June and have only fluctuated 2-3 pounds, which would come off the next week after the weekend of food and beverages.
Now looks like I have 3-4 pounds and they are not bulging.
Ideas on getting it off? Will the “apple” or “steak” day help me to get it off. I don’t plan another protocol until Spring 2011.
I have a question. Does coffee and tea count as part of the liquids you are to drink in a day on the hCG diet. I am just starting and am wondering about that as I do not drink alot of plain water but drink a lot more organic green tea. I also bought some baby lotion to use on my hands, is this okay.
Jo,
I re-read Dr. Simeons’ protocol and he says the patient should take in at least 2 liters per day of the approved fluids, tea, coffee, water and mineral water. I would, however, encourage you to try and drink as much plain water as you can, along with the tea/coffee/etc. It is a good habit to get into anyway, and it definitely is good for you. The green tea is awesome as well, as it helps with energy and fat fighting. We drank iced green tea (fruit flavors) every day…probably 1/2 gallon or so between my husband and myself, along with at least 8-10 glasses of water a day….I found the more water I drank, the more I wanted! Good luck!
Let me get this right. You have 3-4 lbs left to get to your goal? In the last 6 mos. you’ve stayed between 2-3 lbs from last drop day and you’re considering doing another round in the spring to get the 3-4 lbs off? Let me know if I’m not reading this right. If I am, you do NOT need to go back on p2. 3-4 lbs is not going to make you look or feel any differently than you do now. I have also been off the drops since the middle of June, I did end up losing 20 lbs on p3 as I stayed on that, and still pretty much follow the p3. I am also within 1-4 lbs of my goal weight, but it doesn’t matter to me. I set a goal just for myself. I actually set it at 138 to begin with and then changed it to 135, I’ve been to 136.4 and usually stay in the 138’s. If you’re staying at that one weight and you’re eating and drinking pretty much anything you want too anymore, then another round would be the furthest thing from my mind. Your body must be(like mine) where it feels you need to be. From what I’ve seen with one friend of mine is, sometimes you get pushing too hard, you get it off, but then find yourself not being able to keep it off
Please let me know if I misread or misunderstood what you posted.
Yes, it counts towards you water intake. Just make sure your coffee is black and your tea is either unsweetened or has stevia or sweet n low in it. I used the homeopathic drops and never changed lotion, shampoo or anything else. I think with the real hcg, it would be more important to change the lotions etc. Just my opinion, but I’m not having any problem maintaining my weight now and haven’t used the drops since June
You’re lucky Judy
Myself, I’m like Jo and I’m not a big water drinker. Very seldom do I crave water, wish I did. Lastnight I had a water craving, told hubby wish I could do that all the time.
Hi Sherrie. THis might be a question 2 months to late and a stupid one at that but thought I would ask. Has anyone heard of any health risks associated with HCG. I mean such as communicable diseases? It is a human hormone after all. Also A bit back you sent me a link to some HCG on ebay. Is that a trust worthy seller? Any help or knowledge anyone can give would be a great help.
Hey Monica
Never heard of any health risks. If there were, I think Doctors would tell you that. Mine never said anything when I told her how I was losing, except to keep it up as I was doing great. There are more health risks being overweight.
I haven’t ordered from that person, but they’re the exact same drops I used. They only sell the product, they don’t package them. 🙂
No question is EVER stupid!!
Hi guys:-( I wanted to check in I really screwed up and not sure why tho, I was doing SO good losing 12.5 lbs in 6 days, then I totally went off plan then went on a trip with hubby and blew it! I am ready to get back on plan I wasn’t on drops as airline wouldn’t let them on but my friend took them for me so I started back today! Full force with holidays in mind and how I want to lose these last 30-35 lbs? I know my friend I met on here is disappointed and that sucks… But I know I’m a self sabotager, so hopefully I am back, till 6 weeks is up! Anyone feel free to email me at ja_bunney at yahoo dot com w encouragement and anything! I could use it!!! I know I can’t b the only one who’s done this!!!!
Hey Jamie,
Don’t beat yourself up, in fact, give yourself a pat on the back! Most people probably don’t admit to any failures and simply stop responding to sites like these. So what, you start again….you saw the results, so when you are ready to dedicate to it, you WILL succeed!!! Great going….no better time than the present, right? 🙂
The drops when taken on the plane have to be put down in a clear baggie(I took mine home on the plane with me, but anything in liquid form has to go in the bag). As disappointed as I am, I am still behind you 100%, I know you can and will lose this weight. If I didn’t care about you, I wouldn’t be disappointed, but you have become like a 2nd daughter and I know what you’re capable of doing. I told you before I would not turn my back on you, and I keep my word. 🙂 I have had Taylor(the baby since 7:50 this morning and worked all day yesterday, so have been off and on all day, but haven’t had time to sit and chew you out the way I want too. 🙂
If I can stay awake long enough tonight, I’ll sit down and e-mail you.
I love you girl..Now, you get your butt back on that diet!!!!!!!!
So I’m on day 16 of my 40 days and I’m taking the sub lingual dissolve able tablets, I’m down 17 lbs so far & I’m aiming towards 40lbs. I was considering stopping 3 days before Thanksgiving so I can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with my family…..Would 1 day of not following protocol & eating Thanksgiving dinner ruin all my hard work?
Thanks, Judy!!!
Man todays weigh in really was a shocker… So I am not going to go OFF PROTOCOL again! I pray!!!! this is such a battel for me, and I know that I would typically NOT check in with such people that I haven’t met but I feel as if I have made REAL TRUE connections on here, with contact. Sherry is ABSOLUTLY amazing and all the others on here are inspiring. Now when I have that moment of weakness I think I am going to go walking?
Hey Brandy I haven’t heard of those, Where did you get them? and I look forward to peoples reply to your questions…
Brandy, if you’ve been on them for 16 days and you want to enjoy TD, I would do the drops until the 2nd of November,then do your 3 days of no tablets and low calories, then do the 3 weeks of p3 and use Thanksgiving day and the day after as your load days.
Well I dnt have the drops…..they r pellets that I got from a place called body focus in Midland,Tx . I was one of those that paid way too much. $300 to b exact and it was a 40 day supply!
Body focus in Midland,Tx. I wouldn’t advise you go that route too expensive!
Thank you very much for your response… I am going to order some drops in the next week and will shoot you an email, I am very excited, as I can’t imagine being under 300 lbs, 19 years ago I gained 120 with my son in a gestational diabetic pregnancy that went undiagnosed until labor – and never been able to take it off as a matter of fact I got up to a 406 lbs @ my heaviest… thing is I never saw it because all of my close were stretchy… so they stretched as my skin did – about 70 lbs came off in the last 6 tears w.o trying but that is because we moved to a farm, and started an animal rescue – so my love for designing stuff on the web is now split with farm duties and I am actually in motion @ some part in the day. My mind is set and I am so happy that God let me click the link that led me to this blog 🙂 thank you!
These replies are such an inspirational blessing, and made the difference in me tossing the ideal in the back of my head back in forth, thank you for your words and experience!!! I CAN’T wait to get my drops <3 !
I would stop the pellets then on the 1st or 2nd of November, you can go back on the diet(p2) part later, I would do it as suggested(you can never do less than 3 weeks and never more than 6) so you’d be okay
Wow, you’ve been through the ringer. I got my drops off ebay, I see now, you can get the exact same drops I got(6 week supply) for under $20..Wow..
You will do great, and know we’re always here for you
Lana
I think before starting the diet, you need to do a good colon cleanse(wish everyone of us would have done this).Anyway, you can get 60 capsules from oxypowder dot com
you do 4 a night on an empty stomach before bed for 7 nights, then 2-3 times a week after that. It works really good and it should help you more to get yourself cleaned out good. Wish I would have done mine before starting rather than waiting until afterwards. This is what Dr Trudeau talks about doing(which would be p1) on his diet
So I got through my 1st day *(Again)* of VLCD!
Just ate my apple, for the night with cinnamon, and feel good, Not hungry but those darn cravings… I am sticking to this tho no matter what! DOING IT BY PROTOCOL this time!
Good girl. Sorry haven’t written much today, babysat, ran over to my other job for 4 1/2 hours, came back home to finish babysitting(hubby stayed with baby while I was at the other job)until 6:00(had her from 8-6 then grabbed 2 slices of cheese and 2 pieces of turkey as I ran out the door to go back to my other job to get her dinner. Was there another 1.25 hours and drove home in terrible thunderstorms, Got pjs on and ready to hit the bed.
the only thing I’m craving right now is SLEEP. Just remember Jamie, giving in to those cravings is what got us here to begin with. The only good thing about being fat was doing the hcg diet, coming to this blog, and meeting all you fantastic people
I agree Sherrie!!! You are the BEST and i appreciate all that you have done and do for all of us here on this website and i am glad that I have a new friend! But then you know all that as We have chated the last few weeks!!!
Thanks MOMMA CHERRY! You top them all!
You’re going to do okay this time Jamie..
I’m down to 136.2(my lowest weight yet) this morning. The thing is, I feel fatter today than I did when I was at 137.4 for some reason..?? I’m so glad my surgery will be done in 2 weeks..Can’t wait..
Jamie,
Between Sherrie and I, you will do wonderful. Just sent you an email about my “success” on the HCG. I just want to know more info from Sherrie on purchasing the drops. We have a local health market, but feedback i that they have a terrible taste. My original drops had no taste.
Sherrie-good idea
Ladies-I also found out through a local doctor in Dallas area, that Sugar Twin is better than sweet n low. However, yo don’t find this in all stores. Market Street carries it.
Hey Jenny, the ones I took I got from ebay, they’re now under $20 for a 6 weeks supply and shipping and handling included
Mine had a little bit of a taste, but it wasn’t like a real terrible taste.
Jenny, please don’t listen to that Dr. I always do a search online and nutritional info. Here it is on that. It has calories in it. Nutra sweet and stevia are the only 2 you want to be on when you’re on this diet
12.01 calories per teaspoon..Now, 1 tablespoon, which most people use, you’re talking about an extra 36.3 calories. So everyone..
this is why it is so important to follow the protocol. The only thing I have added to it, that was not around when the diet was invented, is pam and there is 0 everything in that. Of course, I don’t recommend to go crazy with it, and I would only use it on 2 things. The fresh asparagus baked, and cabbage(little bit of the butter flavored spray and sprinkle of water and sea salt and microwave).
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per 1 teaspoon
Calories 12.01
Calories from Fat 0
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Total Fat 0g 0%
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Saturated Fat 0g 0%
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Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
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Cholesterol 0mg 0%
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Sodium 19.8mg 1%
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Potassium 3.3mg 0%
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Total Carbohydrate 3.1g 1%
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Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
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Protein 0g 0%
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Alcohol 0g
Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 %
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Calcium 3 % Iron 0 %
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Vitamin D 0 % Vitamin E 0 %
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Thiamin 0 % Riboflavin 0 %
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Niacin 0 % Folate 0 %
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Vitamin B-6 0 % Vitamin B-12 0 %
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Phosphorus 0 % Magnesium 0 %
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Zinc 0 % Copper 0 %
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Calorie Breakdown
Fat
Carbs
Protein
Alcohol
Fat Breakdown
Saturated
Mono.
Poly.
I started my injections today 😉 I have been looking forward to these “load” days since last week and I feel sick! I guess because I finally got my body used to the no sugar & limited carbs!
I’m thankful for this website and all of the advice and caring that I see!! Looking forward to this journey and sharing with y’all.
Hey there, been wondering how you’ve been…I am so glad you started, please keep us updated. I love reading the success stories and will be reading yours real soon!!
Thanks Sherrie! I’m still here. I’ve got a blog going (you should be able to just click on my name) that I hope to keep updated too!
I’ve been doing lots of looking online for recipes and am confident I’ll be able to stick with this! I cannot find the Grissini Breadsticks or Melba Toast (found some rounds) here (in WA) ANYWHERE. I’ll be ordering them online soon!
I will definitely check out your blog. 🙂
I have people ask me about recipes, would you believe I never did any recipes, I was actually happy with just eating different things, but also knew it was not for long. P)
I was looking yesterday, one of our stores has their grissini bread by the breads and the other one has it down the aisle with salad dressings. Did you ask anyone that works in the store?
Hello everyone!
I haven’t been able to get to my personal computer for a couple of days and had a LOT of comments to read tonight! It is so wonderful to see the new people posting comments! It seems as if the HCG diet is really making a comeback…everywhere! I know at least 3 people personally that started this diet because they saw my success…imagine the power we can have to help others like us to make the change in their lifestyle/diet/health just by how successful we are doing! I have never seen such a rewarding, positive diet that ANYONE can do! As I posted recently, my 73 year-old mom just started this week, and today (day 4 including the 2 days of loading, so only 2 days of VLCD) she lost her first weight of 3 1/2 pounds! She was so excited and said she was feeling great and anxious for every day to come around to see her next success. Congrats to everyone who has decided to make what probably is one of the best choices they could make in their life….
You are so right Judy, this diet is the BEST, and wtg to “Mom”..Woot woot, you go Mom!
That is also great that you have 3 people that have been touched by you and your success..I know how proud you are of yourself. This diet is so rewarding if you just stick to the plan and get through the hard part.
this is my 4rth day on the HCG drops and I have lost 4 lbs. starting weight was 152 and now i am 148. Hope more will come off!
WTG Camille, LOL Yes, more will come off. Keep it up, and please continue to check in and update us.
I’m glad that I finally decided to go ahead with this! Not too sure why I didn’t earlier. I’ve been “looking” for a long time, but finally had my wake up call! My mother, who is 56, will be doing this with me on my 2nd round. I’m really excited to watch her success too!
I am so excited too. Down 13.4 D5 P2.
Hey ladies, today is actually my first day and I was wondering how long does it takes for the hunger headaches to go away
I am taking a sublingual homopathic hcg and i have been losing .5 to to 1.5lbs a day i am on day 10 but thinking about switching to the injection or a different sublingual the one i take contains alchoal if anyone has any suggestions please email me i am 27 and i need to lose 50 pounds i have tried every thing i am glad this is working but i heard others say there stuff makes them lose 2-3 pounds a day any tips would help please email me burnside03@gmail.com
Samantha. What kind of drops are you taking. Do they have 12x30x60 on them? Think that’s what it is I took without looking. 🙂 Anyway, I lost 60 lbs, started in March(22) and have been off the drops since June. I ended at 158.6 on last day of drops with a loss of 38 lbs and lost 20 on my own just by staying on p3 and really watching it.
I don’t think you would lose any quicker on the injections. 1/2 to 1 1/2 lbs a day is awesome and I don’t think you could or would do better on any diet
Hi Sherrie,
Sorry to sound like a broken record asking you a million questions. Did you notice any difference in the homeopathic versus the regular drops? Other then I hear you don’t get as immune to the homeopathic as the real one.
hey everyone =)
im 17 but overweight….nothing workss for me is this diet safe for 17 year olds? i hope so =/ it sounds really good!…
Thanks sherrie yes the bottle does have 12x30x60x i heard those were really dulited and dont work but if thats what you took and lost 60lbs then ill keep with it i am on day 11 of the vlcd and i went from 200 before the loading phase to 201.8 after the loading phase and i am 189.4 this morning. I really home this diet works and I dont go back to square one in the end.
hey sherrie what drops did you get off ebay for 20 dollars for a 6 week supply i spent 100 dollars on my 6 week supply and because i am doing a little bit more drops than the bottle said i think they will only last 5 weeks i got the homopathaic hcg with alchol 20x30x60 are something like that with the numbers but if you could let me know what kind you got that worked for so much cheaper let me know i really want to stay on it but dont think i will be able to afford another 100 dollars by the time i start running out.
It took 3-4 days for me. I think it was more of caffiene and sugar withdrawl than anything else that cause my headaches.
Samantha, I am taking the injections and have about the same average as you. Today is my 7th injection and I have lost a total of 7.2 lbs. (giving me an average of -1.20/daily) I was feeling a little discouraged too because I see people posting a -5.0 loss or -3.0 loss. But I had to remind myself, I have NEVER been on anything like this to where I’ve lost this amount of weight in this time frame, including WW or JC. I’m glad you are sticking with your drops!! Good Luck!
I only got a headache 1x so far (I’m on R1P2D7). But I had previously cut out Soda, Sugar & Carbs before starting the injections, which I DID get headaches from! Probably 3 days worth. Maybe that’s what your body is doing? Are you taking the sublinguals? I’ve read where sometimes you need to + your drops if you are feeling “hungry”.
Congrats! It’s a wonderful feeling!
Hello everyone!
Just wanted to drop in and say that I’m still doing good on the HCG Injections!! I survived the Halloweeen weekend (parties & TOT’ing with my daughter), and a lunch today (provided at work by Paneras!!) at work. I’m finding it easier to stay “on track” because I’m actually seeing results!!
That is great. Today at work they brought cupcakes. They looked good but, I didn’t touch. It is great seeing the progress that I have made and I don’t want to mess it up again.
Well, with what you just wrote(201.8 to 189.4) in 11 days, I would say it sounds like it’s working to me. 🙂 WTG and keep up the good work and keep checking in!
Yes Shelby, it will be fine for you..good luck..
I just noticed that I can cross my legs with no problem now lol. 12.6 lbs makes a diffenence. Not so much belly in the way.
LOL Malea…You’re doing so good!! Try to stay out of that bad habit though(crossing the legs). I have sciatic nerve problems, and crossing my legs is a BAD habit they’ve told me to try to avoid
LOL thanks. Down 1.4 this morning. I can button some old pants that I could not before:)
How should I come off of the drops? Today is my first day but Thanksgiving is coming up and I want to be able to eat. Can I just eat that day and resume the diet the next day?
***HCG is found in all humans, male or female. Pregnant or not pregnant. Congratulations on your weight loss!
HI all! I just had a quick question and hoping someone can just reaffirm my schedule. I am desperately hoping this will work as I do not want to sabotage myself in anyway. I have been on the drops total (including 2 load) for 20 days… I would like to keep going, but really want to be able to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family and use that day and day after for load for another round. BUUUT… if I go off drops tomorrow (day21) for 3 days (sat,sun,mon) then PHase 3 on thus.. then I am really only on phase 3 for 2 weeks and 3 days till I start drops and load again on Thanksgiving. Is this going to be ok…?? Im kind of worried that I will hurt my chances of losing the most possible weight. Please advise! Thanks!
dani
You say you keep the drops under your tongue for 15 minutes? I have the hcg diet kit and it says to avoid eating and drinking 15 minutes before and after drops and to hold the drops for 30 seconds under your tongue.
Oh yes, also you say it says to try to eat the same thing for lunch and dinner? My book says to try to eat a different meat at each meal.
I am on the fifth day on the hcg diet. I did cheat yesterday. I did not go ove 500 calories today!! Having a hard time firguring the correct foods to eat. Know about the protien in fish but what about hard boiled eggs w/just the egg whites?!! Vodka/water for my days off? I heard if you cheat on this diet, you gain wieght… Please help… :))
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Hi …
I am now in week 3 P3. TOM was due yesterday and I gained 1.8 lbs. I know I cheated with newport fudge yesterday 🙂 should I do a steak day or assume it is TOM? I go back to P@ at the end of next week.
perfect to load during thanksgiving.
Help please.
P.
I am now on P3 and loving it. I actually feel like I have to eat too much to get the 1200 cal that my program recomends. I am not pushing my self to eat more than I can if I don’t get the 1200 cal I guess it’s ok. Today’s lunch was great chicken breast with avacado motzorella cheese and salt and pepper. It was supprising to me that you don’t even need sause on something like that for it to taste ausome. I lost a total of 20 pounds on P2 I only did 21 days of P2 and am going to start again a couple weeks after thanks giving on a new round. I am so excited and keeping the wieght off. Well acutally yesterday I ate alot but, only the allowed stuff and guess what, I lost a little kinda wierd huh.
You should problably wait. You do a steak day if you gain more than 2 pounds. If you go over that tomorrow then you should do a steak day and it will come right off. I gained 4 pounds due to mistakes in eating stuff that I should not have eaten and just did one more day of eating 500 cal like I was on Protocol and I lost all 4 pounds the next morning. I have not personally tried the steak day but, people say it works great.
Eggs are ok if you sub for the meat. 1 whole egg 2 egg whites. NO alcohol on this diet even on P3, it has sugar in it. It you cheat you will most likley gain and it will set you back 3-5 days. Don’t be dumb like me and cheat. I cheated in P2 and gained 3.5 cheated once on P3 and gained 4 in 2 days. I will not be cheating again on P3 cause it is hard to get it off.
You don’t do a steak day unless you go up 2 pounds or more from last drop day
You really shouldn’t do eggs, unless you’re a vegetarian. save the eggs for p3
I want to thank you for posting 40 lbs 40 days!!! Being able to return to it for info as different problems arise has been so helpful and encouraging. After 12 days on this diet my skin feels like its going to fall off so I’m getting the corn huskers today.
I had such great success on my first round of hcg i was going to do a 6 week program the first round but i lost 22 pounds on a in 3 and half weeks and i have a lot of places to go for thanksgivinig so i stoped and will start up again after the holidays. I was so happy with it i became a sells rep for the product so if anyone is looking to buy the homopathic sublingual hcg email me at sburnside.hcgweightloss@gmail.com I get to buy it at cost and resell so i am able to sell it for cheaper than alot of the websites I am selling 2oz bottles for 40 dollars and i also have the ebook pounds and inches as well as a 150 page erecipe book i can email i also have the weightloss logs for anyone who wants them. I can drop ship the items straight to you if you mention in your email that you seen it on this form you will get a 10 dollar discount thats a 2 oz bottle for 30 dollars.
Ok so im starting my maintenance im on day 2 of no pills so Sunday will be my 1st day of more calories. What is the advice u have as far as cheese nut & peanut butter being eating? Oh and did u do a detox afterwards? I loved the diet guys I did 40 days and Im down 32 lbs! Keep up your hard work it pays off in the end!!!!
Cheese can be eaten, but no pasteurized cheese! I never did the pb on p3 as it had sugar in it. Check the ingredients in the natural kind, it may be okay.
hey everybody!! what is everyone doing for Thanksgiving? i want to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner then go back on diet next Monday but i’m scared to stop and restart my drops without doing the maintainance phase…any suggestions?? thanks!! 🙂
Hi there,
New to this blog, I am getting geared up for a round 3. I have lost about 15 lbs and was maintaining really well, until I got to phase 4 I am up about 6lbs. otherwise it would have been 21lbs I would have lost. I also started working the night shift for work and that has thrown me a little. my body reset it self up 4-5lbs. Question is how should I plan my meals? I only work 2 nights and that is my permanent shift. I wake up around 8:45 and eat about 9:30-10:00. Any recommendations would be helpful. I am fine on phase 2, but when it comes to adding calories back in for phase 3 I add my log into fit day and it says that I’m eating allot of fat. What do you add back in for breakfast? need ideas. Which recipe guide would be the best?
I did the drops reset homeopathic that contained 20%alcohol and I’ve been reading that if they are true HCG drops they don’t contain alcohol.
Want this to be last round really reading and doing homework to make sure I don’t do it wrong.
thanks Treena
Just purchased HCG drops….I can’t find anywhere the answer to …Do you take the drops while loading the first 2 days?
Thanks in advance :))
Yes you take them for the 2 days you load
I’m having an issue with dry mouth, metallic taste in my mouth etc. Has anyone had this issue? Is there a solution? Thank you so much
Thanks so much Sherrie for answering my question as today I will load for the 2nd day…I’m excited & scared lol….my hcg was salty tasting (ugh) was wondering if anyones elses is like this? Are there pills we can take instead?
No reason to be scared.
The hcg should not be salty tasting.
There are some new pills out there, myself I wouldn’t do them
Are you taking any other medicines right now?
No I did start taking vitamins, because I figured it was a vitamin deficiency. I also increased my water intake because it’s so unbearable. I’m thinking I should probably come off the HCG for a little bit? I’m not sure if anyone else has experienced this. THank you for any help you can provide.
So, you started taking vitamins after you had the metallic taste? Something doesn’t sound right.
Now, how long have you been on the diet and how much have you lost? You do not want to go less than 3 weeks on it, or whatever you have lost now, you will gain back
What kind of hcg drops do you have(real or homeopathic) and where did you get them from?
Hi Sherrie,
I’ve been on it since August 18th. I started out using homeopathic. I switched to real then I recently went back to homeopathic from the site you recommended. Everything seemed to be fine. However I would say 2 Satrdays ago I had the worst taste in my mouth. Like when you are starting to get the flu. You know that sick taste. SO I brushed gargled and flossed 3 times instead of my usual 2. I even went for a cleaning on Monday. THe dentist said I dont have dry mouth and everything looks good. I started taking the multi vitamin and the vitamin C because someone mentioned that it could be my quick weight loss. I”m probably dehydrated and lost to many pro-biotics… My dentist also said it could be dehydration, and that my body is in shock. I dont think i’ve lost to drastically. Since August 18th i’m down 45 pounds. Dont get me wrong its amazing weight loss. But not a pound a day (I did cheat a couple times). Tomorrow I have an appt with an ear nose throat dr. I’m thinking maybe I am just getting sick. Since nobody else seems to be experiencing this, and to be honest I didnt notice this issue until 2 weeks ago.
Monica
First of all 45 lbs comes out to about 1/2 lb a day, which is FANTASTIC. If you read pounds and inches, it says right on there women average about 1/2 lb a day, which puts you pretty much right on track
I would say there is something else going on, I don’t think it’s the diet. You did take a break and go to p3, right?
Hopefully the ENT will figure out what’s wrong.
Please keep us posted
Hi Sherrie, Just read on the website I ordered from:
*During the 1st 2 days of the diet you need to eat to fill yourself full of food including fats and sugars. Eat! Eat! Eat! You do Not need to take the drops on these days.
They say you do not need to take the drops on the first 2 days! I’m so confused. I just took the drops …what do you think I should do?
Thanks so much 🙂
Take your drops on load days and yes, eat eat, eat.
Hi Sherrie,
I will definitely let you guys know. I think it is something else as well. I did not take a break at all. Ive been on it straight. Which is why I think I need to take a break and go into P3 as well. I think I will start that process this weekend…
Monica, you NEVER want to be on p2 for more than 6 weeks before taking a break. Did you read pounds and inches? Your body becomes immune and you will start losing muscle instead of fat.
My friend did 7 or 8 mos straight, now she’s having a hard time with maintaining, because she did not follow the protocol
Thanks Sherrie,
My drops are from Ultrahcgdrops.com/diet-plan said NOT necessary to take on the 1st 2 days. I thought Hmmmm what’s going on here? Why would my distributor say this?
I have taken them so we’ll see what happens. lol. Thanks for your support.
Just wanted to remind everyone because i was so happy with all the weight i lost i started saleing the hcg drops and because i buy them at cost i get to pass the saving along one two oz bottle for just 40 dollars and two bottles for 60 dollars email me at sburnside.hcgweightloss@gmail.com
Heyyyyy Sherrie hows everyone been doing here on the board. I see Tamara has been having some issues. Its funny how these distributors have chg the basic instructions of Pounds & Inches. I have a company that I promote now that gives such awesome support to ensure ur success (seemeshed.com) they reachout to you. Alot of people try it on there own and say that it didnt work for them blaming the product. Its great that you are on this board to help folks out. Good luck everyone and stay the course it will work for you. Im’ maintaining 149lbs from 183lbs after two cycles. im lovin’ the new me.
I know but I thought as long as I followed phase 3 to the letter. I would be fine. I also stayed in P2 because I cheated twice and I added on days to make up for the cheats. Was that not correct?
Any ideas on spacing your meals on the phase 2 working at night?
Hey Lisa, how the heck have you been??? Yes, everyone seems to be changing the pounds and inches, which I think even though they may still be losing, will make it harder to maintain in the end.
WTG on the weight loss. I am also maintaining within about 3 pounds. I love it!!
Monica, I’m confused. This is what you wrote
I know but I thought as long as I followed phase 3 to the letter. I would be fine. I also stayed in P2 because I cheated twice and I added on days to make up for the cheats. Was that not correct?
I thought you said you have never come off of p2 since you started..:) If you’re on p3, you can stay on that part as long as you want, I loved p3. As far as p2, never go more than 6 weeks on it. I cheated the first time around too, on the 2nd round, I followed protocol to a T.
Goodmorning Sherrie! I have a question since I’m a newbie….I read you can drink coffee with Stavia but that seems to have 1 carb. I’m only have the 1 cup this morning with stevia, 1 TBSP Milk as protocol describes…Is this something you’ve done? or if I drink coffee/tea all day to keep the hunger at bay have it without stevia correct? Thanks again for your support.
Hey Tamara, sorry I’m just getting this, just got in from work. Stevia and sweet n low are the only 2 sugar substitutes allowed on this diet. I did stevia all the way through but never did the milk in the coffee. I actually love black coffee, but have started drinking it now with creamer in it. You can have all the stevia you want. 🙂
Hey Tamara & Sherrie I found the taste of Stevia to be awlful so I used Xylitol its a natural sugar just like Stevia from fruits & trees and taste more like regular sugar than any other. Just a tip if you’d like to try it. Stay the course people.
I have not started yet and the various phases are confusing to me. If I do not continue to take HCG as a lifetime supplement I feel I will gain the weight and then some. Is this a lifetime deal?
V, I was 205 lbs 1 1/2 years ago. I did a 500 calorie a day diet and walked every day for 5 mos. lost 30 lbs. Went to Illinois for 2 mos to stay with my Mother and gained every bit back. 3 mos after I got home from Moms(last March), I went on the hcg diet. I am at 137 right now(I’m 53 and 5’6″) and have been at this weight for almost 3 mos now(going between 136-139). I actually only did 2 rounds of the p2 and would lose really well on p3(even though that’s not a good thing). I was just eating sensibly and until I was comfortable. I now had a nice big Thanksgiving Dinner and the scale showed 140 the next morning, 2 mornings later, I was back to my regular weight, and yes, I still ate, but not all the goodies. I over the years, have done about every diet imaginable, this is the only one that has ever worked(when you follow the protocol to a T)
As far as lifetime deal? Yes, if you don’t go back to being a couch potato and eating everything under the roof!
Thanks Sherrie! I will be on day 28 when I leave for a 5-day cruise! yikes!! I wanted to shed a few pounds before going. What do you recommend while I am on the cruise and where do I begin once I return from the cruise? The support on this site is awesome!! 🙂
V
You said you hadn’t started yet, the thing is I would NOT start until you get back from the cruise, if you haven’t been on a cruise(I have) you would probably blow up like a balloon while on the cruise. . If you really watch what you eat right now(stay away from the sweets and carbs and eat lots of proteins, fruits, veggies), you should be able to lose some before you leave out.
Hey Lisa
I got used to the stevia, I used only what they said you could use while on p2. 🙂
How are you doing?
Hey Sherrie. I’m good joined up with this company that really helps people make it thru this program. I’ve been busy and have found that their are lots of people that need help to succeed. I have been sooo busy signing people up and assisting them thru their 1st week mostly. Its funny but everyone notice the lost in their face & neck area as did I. I used the Stevia too but like the Xylitol far better in taste. Stay the course folks and you will be in a state of Auh! with the NEW YOU.
Hello Sherrie :)) I’m on my 8th day of phase 1 & haven’t lost as much I everybody else does at this stage 🙁 I have coffee in the am with 1 Tbsp milk, 2 pkts of Stevia. Lunch is Chicken Breast w/small salad. hardly even eat the breadsticks. I’m so busy this month. I’m not really hungry which is great & my ketosis pee strip is 15 (which is small). Do the same for dinner & then an apple w/salt on it for desert (yummy). I’ve had an occasional unsweetened tea & that’s it. I’ve lost 3 lbs in 7 days. Hmmm does anything seem wrong here? I’m using the Homeopathic hand prepared Hcg. Any comments or suggestions would be greating appreciated.
Hey Tamara
You’re doing fine. How much do you have to lose, and are you keeping up with the calorie count? If you go over 500, even if it’s just a little, you will not see as much of a weight loss. I love my apples with salt too, sometimes the salt(depending on how much you use) will cause you to retain fluids.
Too late Sherrie! 🙁 I am now on day 3. I did not realize the cruise was less than 30 days away. What are my next steps while on the cruise? and when I return? Do I start P1 again?
Good luck! They have food out(and unfortunately) it’s some of the best food I’ve had in my life. Plus you have your two really nice dinners. The thing is being on p2, once you get this food in to your system, well, the results will NOT be good. My suggestion would be to come off now(even though you’re supposed to go the full 3 weeks. In 3 weeks you could lose a lot of weight, to just put it back on again. I would wait and take your drops with you, and then load the last 2 days of the cruise on the drops
Hi Sherrie,
I’m on a 40 day/3 oz bottle of the homepathic hand squeezed kind. I take 11-12 drops 3 times a day. I’ve been staying within my calories….released 1 lb today yeahhhh :))…I shopped for Xmas so much yesterday I only had time for chicken & salad (small) no carbs at all @300 calories. I feel I’m behind in the lose though. The only thing I can think of is that I’m eating when I want after noon time without the strict part of eating right after the drops. I take the drops but then eat way after wards. Could that be the problem or does it really matter when you take the drops as long as you take the drops? Maybe it’s my drops? They are ultradrops I’ve been on this plan for 7 actual days (less load days) & have lost 3.6 lbs…thought I would have lost more…maybe add exercise too it (as if walking a 100 miles at the miles isn’t enough already. Thanks you for your time & help :))
I am curious how others say they skipped p1 and lost as much if not more weight. Can I do this? Here is the site I read it on. http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Skinny-on-The-hCG-Diet
I have just started the HCG diet. This is my first day! load up day! I have done lots of research on this diet and one diet says you can drink coffee and one says decaf coffee only. Has anyone lost large amounts of weight and drank reg coffee?
I found a whole food supplement that will work into the HCG Protocol. 17 raw fruits and vegetables in a capsule (capsule can be opened) for 10 calories and 2 carbs…the sugar, salt and water has been pulled off. It is whole food concenrate! You get the nutrition you really need for 10 calories. http://www.juiceplususa.us
I hope this diet works. starting weight 205….61 years old 5’3” and my 34 year old daughter has started the diet yesterday. 5’6… 179 lbs.
Charly
I drank real coffee, never decaf and yes, I started at 196.6 and am now at around 136-138. I’m almost 54 and 5’6″
I don’t do any of those capsule things, stay with original protocol
Skipping p1? There is no p1..
Dr Simeons has p2(load days and vlcd)p3 and p4. I never skipped p2, but I did lose weight on p3
Phase 1 is described by Trudeau as a Cleansing Phase.
Yeah, Dr Trudeau, as far as simeons though, there is only p2-p4
A good cleanse before starting isn’t going to hurt anyone. With the oxy powder, you use it I think 7 days straight, then you can continue to use it as needed
I have been subscribed to this thread for a few months. Yes there are always new people that join this thread for info and help from others and Sherrie seems to be the mainstay of information, what I see is the same questions over and over and over again. ( I hope you are just keeping an archive of your answers Sherrie so you can just copy and paste the same answers over and over again )
What I see is every “body” is different.. and so many try to change the plan..
the plan most used is the Simeons plan ( Pounds and Inches ) which I have studied and used, however there are people who are on here that us the K Tredeau method
and there are other sites that Dr’s offer up there current todays methods than the outdated created in Italy Simeons plan.. people want to add things in their diets
like peanut butter, “low” fat dressings and no fat dairy…etc…
The fact is Sherrie is using her reference from Simeons Pounds and Inches… howver
this is Not a Simeons blog.. this is a HCG blog…so I am sure all other plans that people use are welcome here too, just keep in mind those plans are not the ones most of us use here. Sherrie’s advice comes from her personal experience and the proven Simeons method.
Here is what I have….. this is the most simplistic diet plan if you follow the
plan.. everyone here knows WHAT proteins you can eat so dont try adding in lean pork or turkey.
You all know the list of vegs to use dont try adding broc and cauliflower…
You know what fruits to eat so dont try adding blueberries and melon.
This diet plan wont fail….only people fail the plan…
It is proven that men do lose faster than women… this site it 90% women.
so things will work differently for not just women vs men but for every “body”..
every “body” will accept foods differently… some can have some foods that others cant.
I started this plan on labor day..first week of Sept..I took the homeopathic drops for
the 40 day plan ( I was 6’3 and 348 lbs) I gained my weight after a biking accident hit by a car in 2004.. I gained 150 lbs in 7 years…depressed.. I ate to comfort myself so then I got depressed for eating badly.
this is what I need to do…. so I had read and researched..and knew as long as I am
dedicated to this plan it WILL work.
In 5 weeks (35 days) I lost 42 lbs… I only went 35 days because I became immune.
so I was not complaining I lost 42 lbs in 5 weeks… ( in pounds and inches it says you should have a break for as long as you are on your first P2 ) so..I did phase 3 for 3 weeks…and stayed on plan for 2 more weeks for a total of 5 weeks.. and in that time I gained 6 lbs in those 5 weeks… I know some will freak out if you go above the 2 lb
mark in that time… but 2 lbs for some of you is equivelent to 6 lbs on a 6’3″ 306 lb male..! So I know I was ready for round 2 after those 5 weeks… I started again Nov 15 and have lost another 20 lbs….at 288.. So I am half way there 62 lbs in 8 weeks…
and guess what..I FOLLOWED the plan…wow amazing how that works? haha..
But…I AM one of those people who CAN ocasionally have broccoli as a veg ( as some other plans say are ok ) and I use organic chicken broth (that is in so many HCG recipies) with cabbage and chicken in my soup…. I have not had any stalls with
chicken broth and broccoli…
It is all about staying on plan and dont over analyze so much..
I do drink regular coffee with stevia and a creamer with no fat and no sugars..
I do use a light dressing ( couple sprays of a spritzer ) on a salad time to time
or my own mixture of apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar and a squirt of lemon juice ( and mix in a salad dressing bottle )
eat your 500 cal a day… vary your proteins and veg and fruits…avoid routine
try spices with your new foods you are cooking… its fun and rewarding.
Christmas is coming… let this year pass with out eating all the cookies and pies
and crap… when you go to your holiday parties.. eat your meal before you go and
dont drink alcohol… its is ALL in your own determination and own self motivation..
we didnt get fat overnight….and wont be overnight to lose it.. learn the NEW way
of eating for LIFE not just for this time you are on the diet.
The plan works.. listen to Sherrie… she is proof as well… but read the Book..
it explains it ALL….so the same questions wont have to come up over and over again.
Dont fail the plan…….
J.
Im so glad I found this site. Im so confused about what I should do next. I did homeopathic drops and lost 30 lbs in 30 days but then in a moment of stress I cheated with pizza. This, im ashamed to say, turned into 2 weeks of eating the way I used to alternating with restarting the drops several different times to try to” continue” where I had left off. There have been so many conflicting bits and pieces of information. Basically, I’ve gained back about 9 lbs but I should be in maintainance. What do I do? Help!
DO a steak day right away eat nothing all day and the an apple and a large steak for dinner. Then start back on P3 no bread, sugar, beans, corn, peas, pasta, rice or potatoes but everything else 1200-1500 calories. Do this for 3 weeks. You can do a steak day a week during this period each one will take off probably 2 lbs. Then the next 3 weeks start to add back carbs slowly.
Hi,
I am sitting here looking at my bottle of hcg pellets. I have to wait for my next period to start, so I have been reading up here. I keep reading about P2 and P3, but in my ebook from my supplier, it does not mention any of this…
What is it?
Also, it says that steak has more calories than chicken or fish (which I knew before), yet it keeps saying that I can have 100 g of beef or chicken or fish… but if it has more calories, how do I figure out how much veggis I can have?
Thanks for you help 🙂
Hello,
I’m getting ready to start the HCG load up days tomorrow (I’m so excited!) Just have a couple of quick questions – Has anyone bought and had success with the Gorton’s grilled fish fillets and/or their grilled shrimp on P2 portion (not the salmon ones, I know). Also, on P3, can you give me some examples of ok things to eat? I know breads a no-no but it seems like most things have sugar in them. Like could I eat chili (doesn’t tomato sauce and beans have sugar??), could I eat canned soups, etc. I’m clueless about what I’ll be able to eat on P3 and don’t want to waste all my hard work. Thanks in advance 🙂
Hey Joy
Gortons is NOT allowed on this diet, fresh white fish and the allowed meats!
When you’re on p3, you can have fats, dairy, and everything and anything except carbs/sugars. Beans have carbs. p3 is great as you can have so many different things.
Bacon, eggs, cheese(not pasteurized). Remember their are foods that have natural sugars and those can be eaten(like in your fruits, etc). Stay away from refined sugars
Back on today is my 1st day of VLCD I am determined to do the whole 40 days this time. Should take me to Feb 13th! Not sure if I count the load days as part of the 40 days?
I am going to be on here a lot for support, my last 2 rounds I met some wonderful Cyber friends and this time I am in it for the long haul!!!! LETS ROCK 2011
BTW; I am trying to lose 35 lbs That will bring me real close if not exactly where i want to be! But I am hungry already this morninng… ugh!
Great going Jamie! You CAN do it! My husband, my mom and myself just started our second go around on January 3 (first day of VLCD). Drink lots of water is my suggestion….I couldn’t even finish my meat last night I was full…..no hunger at all. And we really loaded good! I lost 3.8 pounds today (from yesterday’s weight), hubby lost 5.8 and mom lost 2.7! We are in there with you!!! Good luck!
Today is my first day on VLCD. I just made this Italian Chicken from the recipe book. It was amazing. I was very hungry this morning though. My goal is to lose 40 lbs. I think I’m going to see if my husband would like to join me. I was excited to see all the posts for those who were successful! Thanks!
No Gorton’s on P2 or the first part of P3 they will most likely have other stuff besides fish like fats oils or sugar. No beans, rice, corn, peas, pasta, sugar or potatoes on p3 for the first 3 weeks. You can have natrual sugar forund in fruit and almost everything. You can make home made chili with no beans. P3 is bacically just meat, good for you oil like olive oil, veggies, fruit, small portions of nuts and dairy nothing else. Then you add carbs slowly after week 4 on p3.
Thanks judy!
I’m starving right now.putting my daughter down for a nap and all I can think about is food….
Try having your fruit for breakfast instead of lunch. I make a smoothie out of strawberries in the morning. 5 frozen strawberries and a tiny splash of not from concentrate OJ, 1 pk stevia and some water blend until smooth for more bulk you can add ice but I like the flavor better without. Then I don’t eat the lunch fruit. It works great for me. I lost 5 lbs yesterday. This is my second round and I am on Day 2 of the VLCD. Last round I lost 20 lbs in 21 days.
Sorry meant to post on your reply….
See my post below.
Oh and try drinking more water or tea it really helps.
I also eat my apple as a snack between lunch and dinner instead of with dinner.
Today is my 2nd day of phase 2 – I lost 1.8 lbs since yesterday… THANK GOD I did – I think sadly I would have not made it through today if I had not lost something… today is easier than yesterday 😀 ~ When i got my scale in last month… I thought I weighed less than I did – I started off phase 1 Saturday morning @ 390.2 then Monday @ 390.8 this morning I weighed in @ 389 even – and that number as huge as it is excites me that it’s a wee bit lower just over night! Thank you for keeping this blog up – it’s what encouraged me to try it… after all I have nothing to lose but weight 🙂
Lana, did you do the 2 days of loading while on your drops? There is not a p1 on this diet, just p2, p3 and p4 But I think now I see after reading what you wrote that you must have loaded on Saturday morning. Are you weighing all your foods and following the protocol to a T(staying away from all sugars other than stevia or sweet n low) and only 2 meals a day and eating the different veggies/fruits/meats for lunch than you do dinner?
Good luck on your journey. When you get feeling down or don’t lose, then don’t get upset and give up, keep up doing what you’re supposed to do and stay off the scale for a couple days. Remember, almost everyone hits a plateau, it can last quite a few days, don’t let it get you down, your body has got to catch up. When you start losing again after hitting a plateau, then you will probably have a big loss
Hi Sherrie
thank you for your reply, Saturday and Sunday I loaded and gained 6 oz between those days – Monday I ate an apple for breakfast , @ lunch I had half a cucumber and 3.5 oz skinless chicken breast and an apple for dinner I had the same thing… drank 60 oz of water.
today I have done the same thing thus far. . .
this Saturday we have to go to an all day meeting (9:30 am to 9 pm) for foster training I will be 3 hours from home, any suggestions on what to do for food? I know temptations will arise as they are doing a luncheon and then Pizza for dinner, but I know I can overcome this if I am prepared.
Thanks!
Hey Lana, it’s okay to have the fruit from lunch earlier, but you don’t want to have an apple at breakfast time, then lunch time then dinner time, you’re allowed 2 fruits a day. Also, mix up your foods, if you have chicken, cucumber for lunch, have a different meat/vegetable/fruit for dinner.
Do you have a little cooler? If so, take some lettuce and put some chicken in with it and an orange or apple for lunch, and then another piece of meat already cooked that you can heat in a microwave, cucumber or lettuce and fruit for dinner. I have these neat little containers that have 3 slots(for 3 foods) and a lid(think I got them at walmart years ago). That’s how I would pack my lunch every day.
Just remember, pizza has been around for years, it’s not going anywhere, and stay away from it. 🙂 You can do it!
Hey everyone I’m back lol. I started this diet a few months back and didn’t stick wit. Now I’m ready to. In the words of Sherri “either you want to lose weight or you don’t” and I do so with that being said I will keep you posted. Today is the first day of my 500cal. and im completely prepared.
this is my 3rd day in p2 – yesterday I was @ 389 this morning I weighed in @ 380.4 :-0 I am not sure how this is possible but I didn’t think my scale was working so… i through a 5 lb bag of potatoes on it to see – and sure enough it was working ~ I am floored and also started a blog just for my weight loss… thank you so much for the response and ideas for Saturday before I started the HCG I was thinking well those 2 Saturdays will be okay to cheat… uhm No way not now I am to excited to see my results! Sticking to this 110% btw ~ Monday all I could do is think I was hungry etc… and now it’s nothing to eat the little that we are allotted ;o) if anyone else trying to hcg wants to follow my results and struggles I have started my weight loss journal @ http://notfatjustextrafluffy.blogspot.com/ , good luck everyone!!!
Lana,
WTG!!! This diet is simply the best I have EVER tried….because of the immediate and ongoing results….hang in there, you WILL drop the pounds and the inches…my hubby lost a little over 43 pounds in 31 days on our first go around….and he was in the 350 range. As far as the hunger, remember that it most likely is cravings, not true hunger, assuming you are taking the drops appropriately. Keep up the water/fluid intake as it helps as well. Try green tea or even better fruit flavored green tea cold over ice….delicious and helps with energy, burning fat, hunger, etc. Keep us posted !!
Hello everyone. I just started back on HCG and boy is it hard to eat all those calories after you are sick of eating junk after the holidays!! I have learned a few things yesterday (I am seeing a different doctor this time), apparently grain feed beef, free range chicken and wild caught fish is extremely benefically to weightloss. I have read this before several months back and if anyone is interested I will provide the site.
Have a great one and be checking in soon 🙂
Hi everyone, WTG to you all that have started and lost weight…. I have the drops and I am sooo NERVOUS & SCARED to do this… I was reading something before about cancer, but aside from that Idont know where to start or even howe to start.. I have been eating a lot of food for the past 2 days, I want to start this soo bad..But like I said I am nervous, scared and confused. Not too sure about the food. I bought chicken cutlets & chicken legs and I took the skin off. I LOVE fruit so I wont have a problem with that…. and I LOVE salad…….. PLEASE HELP, I WANT TO START ASAP….
Nichole,
I would really recommend you google Pounds & Inches By Dr Simeons and read that before you start. Starting anything without knowing what you are doing is only setting yourself up for failure.
Chicken Legs are not allowed, even if you take the skin off. Chicken breast meat only. As for your Fruit, the only fruit allowed in P2 is Strawberries, Oranges, Apples & Grapefruit.. That’s it. The foods you are allowed are outlined in the Pounds & Inches book (Free pdf online).
You start your drops and load for 2 days.. eat whatever you want because the more you load, the less hunger pangs you will have when starting.
Good luck!
Sherry,
That is the one thing I’m worried about when starting R2.. Loading again! I feel sick now if I eat the “wrong” foods or too much. But the results will be well worth a 2nd Round!!
Good luck to you!!
Good Luck Kingdom!!! When it all comes down to it, those are the words to live by!! Either you want it or you don’t. This has been the most rewarding “lifechange” I have had!!
Good Luck to you!! How long of a round are you planning on doing? I did a long P2 and lost a total of 27.4 for R2 but am now almost 39 lbs lost!! You can do it.. Just stick to the protocol!!
Hey Lana
I was thinking before when you said what you weighed that you really should have lost more than that in 2 days, but didn’t want to say that and get you down. I’m not sure how much you have to lose, but with what you said you weighed, then the 9 lbs is probably right, and I am so happy you got those numbers! I have known a few people that have lost about 25 lbs their first week, so these numbers I’m sure are right. Do you have a battery operated scale? I have one I got at walmart that is very accurate. Keep up the great work, so proud of you!
I saved your blog, please keep us updated on the weight loss, you are such a pretty lady.
Nichole, I really don’t think you can get cancer from water, alcohol and a very small amount of hcg(the same thing you have in your system when you’re pregnant). First of all, no other chicken other than white meat. I never had any other than chicken breast. Did you read pounds and inches? If not, please read it online. Just do a search on pounds and inches or dr simeons pounds and inches. What do you need help with? If you need to lose weight and want to do so, then there is nothing to help you with, all you need to do is read, get a scale to weigh out your food and then go for it
Thank you very much!! Did your husband meet his goal wait with hcg?
Hi everyone, Thank you Sherrie for that post I didn’t think that was enough to lose on my first day either but it was good enough for me, then I saw the second day and it was more than enough motivation to stick to the protocol…. Today I am down 2 pounds 8 ounces thats 377.6 (from 390.8)!! I am super duper thrilled and hope new comers see I too am walking breathing evidence that this works if you stick to it!!
Hello,
New to this blog, so far it has been very helpful!
Day 2 of loading on the HCG diet- I have not read where it says when to take the HCG drops other than at least 30 minutes before eating. I know it’s twice per day but, is it before lunch and dinner (since you don’t eat breakfast) or in the morning and in the evening? Or doesn’t it really matter as long as it’s 30 minutes before any food?
Thanks for you help!
Kim,
Hopefully someone else will be along to answer your drop time question. I did injections so I don’t know too much about the drops 🙁
Just wanted to welcome you and say Congrats for starting the Protocol! Keep us posted on your progress!
Hey Kim you are suppose to take the 10 drop three times a day. Try when you wake, lunch and dinner.
Hi Rock..which recipe book is that if you dont mind sharing….
Starting my 3rd round today..loading.
Hey Kim,
As to when you should take your drops, it depends on the instructions from the supplier you purchased your drops from. My husband and I bought our drops from SimplyHCG on line and we take them three times per day, 30 minutes before each meal. However, my mom bought her drops from a local health food store and her instructions are to take the drops twice per day, once when you wake up and again just before bed. I think it is important to follow the guidelines from the supplier, as the dosages could be different. In the end the results hopefully are the same. We are all on round 2 of the diet, now 8 days into it, and so far I have lost 12 lbs, hubby 15 and mom about 9. Good luck!!!!
Lana,
I just realized I didn’t answer your question about my hubby reaching his goal weight. Not yet, we did one round for 31 days, then stopped for 6 weeks as we had vacation then the holidays and figured just too hard to be on the diet during this time. We did gain some of the loss back, but not much. We are on our second round, for 21 days only. We decided 21 days at a time, with the 3 weeks maintenance (we lost weight on the maintenance phase too, just not as much) would be a good plan for us and easy to follow. So we both need to go at least 3 rounds total to hopefully reach our goals. We are well on our way in day 9 of round 2 of the diet! Hopefully one more round may get us to where we want to be. Thanks for asking and again great job so far with you! Hang in there……
Hey guys! i just bought the drops TODAY!! I am very nervous about this.. I have read so much online.. I just still feel like I am not completely prepared.. For example, when reading Dr. Simenons Manuscript.. it says no to take the hCG while menstrating.. so now i know i am about to start.. so should i wait until menses is over before beginning??
Also, is Truvia ok if you cant find Stevia??
I am just in dire need of some help and guidance.. Any direction would be helpful!
Thanks!!
Lara
Hey Lara: As far as I know the no hcg during menstruation applies for the hcg injections, not the drops or pellets.
I’ve also heard some people say there is something in truvia that can cause stalls, while there are others that says Truvia is fine to use.
Good luck. I’m on vlcd day #1 today (round 3)
I think that has more to do with the real hcg Lara.
Stevia is sold with sugar at our one grocery store, but at walmart I found it in the packets over in with diet pills, etc. No truvia is not allowed, you can have sweet n low or stevia
Good luck!
thank you guys sooo much!!
I guess i am on… r1p1d1!! lol.. (not sure if did that right.. i took the drops today and started my “loading”.. i am struggling with this… i already do not eat an inordinate amount of “unhealthy” fats.. i have been eating nuts, cream in my coffee, cheese, a bagel, avacado etc.. so i am hoping that it isnt the unhealthy or healthy part that is important… its just the fats in general..???? any ideas??
Hey Lara,
You are doing good…I know it’s hard to eat things that we spend a lifetime being told aren’t good…but for two days only, they are good! Enjoy!
My husband & I are on day 8 he has lost 15lb & I have lost 9 I am not very disciplined It does work.
I’m doing the real HCG mixed with B12 and silver. Following the pounds and inches diet it states twice per day just not when. So, I do the HCG in the morning and in the late afternoon. Seems to be working no hunger on Day one at all! Day two, I got a little hungry around 4PM but then I realized I had only eaten an apple all day. So far 3.5 pounds lost. I’m so excited.
Has anyone ever experienced elevated blood pressure on the real HCG mixed with b12 & silver? I have noticed a little feeling of heat racing so I have been checking my BP and it is almost in the abnormal range…any suggestion?
I never did, nor would I ever do the real hcg. Coming from another country to begin with is enough to scare me and have me stay with the homeopathic that is made right here in the USA. As I just got done saying, you have got to eat what you’re supposed to eat!
I did the prescription HCG and never had any experience elevated BP. When taking B12, I do experience flushing (red face & feelings of being hot).
CONGRATS to you and your DH! Off to a great start!
I did my first round with a Naturopath and she stated “Fats in general, does not need to be unhealthy”. But this is very commonly debated on forum sites. Dr Simeons states “eat frequently of highly concentrated foods such as milk chocolate, pastries with whipped cream sugar, fried meats (particularly pork), eggs and bacon, mayonnaise, bread with thick butter and jam, etc.” Doesn’t look to me like he meant “Good Fats” vs “Fats in general”.
I know that if you do not load correctly, then your hunger level when starting the VLCD is higher.
I know what your saying about products that come from another country but most of all drugs that are prescribed are made in another country as well as a lot of our food. So, I have gotten over that aspect of it I just made sure that I tested the product to make sure it was real before I used it.
I have a licenced natural path Dr. who I have worked with for 7 years and done pretty much the same diet I’m doing now but used amino acids and has always worked for me. However, during the last year the acids have made me feel sick. So, I can not use them. Needless to say, I have gained 18 pounds and need to get it off. I talked to him about the HCG diet and he said he has not know anyone personally who has had a lot of success with the homeopathic brands he tried. So I went for the real deal. Hopefully this elevated is just a results of my bad eating habits over the last 4 months and my BP will drop once my diet is under control as it has in the past. Just wanted to know if this was a normal side effect. Thanks for your insight!
I guess the Dr hasn’t talked to a lot of us on here, as a lot of us on here are on the homeopathic and have lost quite a lot of weight, infact, I only know of 2 or 3 people who have been on the ‘real” stuff and the one lady has hardly lost anything. I think myself the homeopathic works just as good if not better than the real stuff. 🙂 You probably need to get in to the “Dr with your problems. Hope you’ll be okay
It didn’t bother me either buying my supplies from overseas. Honestly, that’s where my supply came from when I ordered it from my Naturopath. I’ve seen many sites where you can buy it locally, BUT I’m pretty sure they bought it from overseas too. Just cutting out the middleman to save me some $$! 😉
Mine was made right here in the USA. We check all the food we buy, as we will NOT buy any food that is from other countries
To each his own…
I didn’t do hhcg and never will either. My first round of HCG I’ve lost 40 pounds. I’ve seen WONDERFUL success stories from both hhcg & HCG users. It all comes down to personal preference.
Lisa,
Congrats to you both. I myself just started the drops. I cannot wait until I reach my 8th day and hopefully lost 15lbs. I did gain 2 lbs since yesterday (which is weird). I know someone that did this already andhe lost 40 lbs in 30 days, only reason why I am doing it… But, good luck to you both…. Keep it up….
Hey Kim!
I think Schatzi said it best, whatever works for you and what you feel most comfortable with. I only know personal friends and co-workers (outside of those on this site) that have used the drops and each and every one of them have had the best success ever on any diet! Including me! As far as the BP elevation, keep watching it and of course if it doesn’t go down pretty quick, see the real doc! That is something not to mess with, as most of us with weight issues already know….best of luck!!
Thanks Sherrie! I’m very happy with my results I started the load last Thursday and following the pounds and inches diet, I have lost 5 whole pounds in 3 days! I have no hunger at all. My only problem is my “night time cravings” that have nothing to do with hunger.
Has anyone experienced posting on the site only to find the post missing? I have had this happen several times 🙁
Well today is day 7 (day 5 on VLCD) and I have lost 7 pounds so far; my husband has lost 15.5 pounds! I am 20 pounds away from my realistic goal and 30 pounds from where I would actually like to be. I have to say I like eating healthier again, it is so easy for me to fall back into old eating habits but hopefully with my husband on the diet I will do much better the second time around!
Cheers
Kim, that’s great, I know about the “cravings” and not being hungry. Keep up the good work, and if you keep having problems, please get in to the Dr
I haven’t had that problem when posting.. Hope it was a glitch!!
You are doing GREAT!!! I think it would be easier to have someone else doing the diet along with you… Lots of encouragement and advice!! Good luck!
I noticed in your last paragraph where it talks about this being a controversial diet, especially for males, that you also say that the hormone is only found in pregnant women. I am sure that I read that it is not a sex hormone, and that both men and women are born with a lifetime supply. Pregnant women also produce it and all women produce a little bit at the start of menstruation each month. Does anyone know if men are in fact born with a lifetime supply too?
Day 8 (day 6 VLCD) 7.5 pounds lost. Day 4 I had no weight loss so, I followed the 6 apples all days and lost 1.5 pounds on day 5. I’m still having the extreme cravings for chocolate….Grr hope this goes away soon.
Kim,
You only do an “Apple Day” when you have had a stall of more than 3 days or a 2lb gain. Your body will need time to catch up to your weightloss. Seeing how you are already into your 2nd week, you will notice a slower weightloss and days with no loss. The average loss AFTER a Round is -.5 – -1.0 for women.
Keep up the good work!!
Hi – Started my 1st loading day today. Having difficulty trying to eat alot of food but I did consume more than I would normally do. Getting donuts after Church tomorrow along with some kolaches should help me start the 2nd day. I have researched the HCG for about a week and have read alot that’s out there but I have a few questions that I can’t find answers to. I understand about the lotions, shampoos and makeup. My questions are what about mascara (since it doesn’t touch the skin) hair spray and nail polish? I am so motivated and excited about what lies ahead but I hope to still try to look pretty while doing it. Thanks for any help with this.
Christine,
I don’t think there is any protocol for mascara, nail polish, etc. I am on my second go around with the HCG diet and frankly this time I am not really bothering with the concerns over the lotion, etc. I did purchase oil free lotion on my first round as I wanted to follow the diet exactly as Simmeons said, to make sure it worked for me. I actually lost more weight the first two weeks this time than I did the first time, and I am using my normal lotions, conditioners, etc. BUT, for optimum success, I would agree you should at least try to follow the oil free recommendations to see how you do. Good luck, you will love it!
Christine
I used the homeopathic and never changed ANYTHING. I don’t think homeopathic is the same as the real hcg. I wore mascara every day, used the same shampoo, deodorant everything and never had a problem with losing. I also continued going for manicures and pedicures. Unless you’re on the real hcg, I wouldn’t worry at all about any of it
Again, I encourage everyone to read this. This also has a neat downloadable weight chart(wish I would have seen it when I was on p2).
Please check this site out, has all the answers
hcgcompany.com/thankyou.html
Thank you for the responses. I am on the homeopathic and will watch some on the body lotions and makeup but won’t stress myself. Thanks for the new site Sherri some really good info. Second day of load. Gained 1 lb. yesterday. Went shopping today with my list. Feeling motivated for tomorrow. Thanks again.
I lost 60 lbs on that diet Christine, and as I said, I never once changed anything. Sounds like you’re motivated and that’s great. If things get tough, just try and remember the diet is very short. A lot of us have cheated, and have found all it does is stresses you out more, makes you stall and even put on weight, so whatever you do, do not give in and cheat. The diet can get to you, but just hang in there, you will be happy with the results.
How long are you doing the first round for, 3 or 6 weeks or in between? I did 6 the first time(should have done 3) then 3 the 2nd time and found it to be much easier to handle.
Christine,
I had great success on the diet. I went two rounds of protocol, the first one 6 weeks, rested 8 weeks and then 3 weeks. It will be a year March 5, 2011 for me. Haven’t really gained the weight, but do need to tone up.
I did not adhere to the lotions and makeup and did just fine. I just didn’t cheat on the food and definitely no alcohol.
Am going to do it again before my son’s wedding….or mine. 🙂
Once you are on it, it gets easier every day….especially when you see your success. You can do it…Good Success!
Sherrie – I’ll be doing the 45 days with the drops. Just bought my 3 liter jug of water and plan on filling it every day. I am a diet coke addict but have given it up for 40 days of Lent So I know I can do it!!
Jenny – Watch out for that second wedding. That’s how I’ve gained 45 pounds in 3 years. Very happily in love but not in love with my body. Will have both in 45 days. Thanks for the input and interest. This should be a fun journey.
Christine, I lost 22 lbs my first time around on the 6 weeks, then took a 2 1/2 week break and reloaded and did the last 3 weeks, think I lost a little over 20 that time. Everything else I lost on my own on p3. I am not a big drinker period, I was brought up that for dinner we got one glass of milk so not to fill up on our milk and not want our food. I am now 54 and still very seldom drink anything with dinner(even if it’s spicy hot). I hardly ever crave water, so hardly ever drink it to this day, but do get my water in my coffee or flavored drink.
Good luck, if you need anything at all, ask!
I’ve been watching your site since I started the HCG shots in May and love getting the benefit of everyone’s real-life experiences! I have a question for the experts: My 1st round, I went for 40 days and lost pounds 25lbs. (I made some mistakes about what food was okay). Since then, I’ve read just about everything I can find, and I feel pretty experienced with this diet, but I’m kind of stuck. I’m in my 3rd round and have lost a total of 44lbs since my first go around. I’m on day 25 and don’t seem to be losing anything (or the past 4 days). I HATE the apple day and I’m thinking I might be at my end (although I feel like I’m still a little chunky in the wrong places), but am wondering about doing a cheat day to see if it will kickstart my weightloss again. I’ve read about this trick on a few sites. Any ideas guys? I’m also just toying with the idea of coming off P2-going on P3 for a short time and then going right back to P2. Any suggestions? I’m 5′ 11 and am at 165lbs.
I have just started my loading day (2). I will keep you updated. I know I will be successful, but wish me luck anyway. Thank you
Lisa, the reason it’s not moving is because you are where your body wants you to be, at 5’11, you are at a good weight. If you start going against your body, you will lose out in the long run, meaning you will have a hard time maintaining your weight. Be happy with the weight you’re at and just exercise. I always lost on p3 and actually loved that part of the diet the most!
Please don’t push yourself to keep losing. The problem that I see all overweight people have is that once you’ve been heavy, no matter what you always see yourself as overweight. Listen to the other people who see you, not the way you see yourself
Sherrie-
You’re making perfect sense! I guess I’m being crazy expecting to weight at a place where I haven’t been in a million years (since I was 24-I”m 44 now!). When I am made to stop and think about it, you’re right…when I weighed less, I spent A LOT of my waking time trying to be at that weight. That single, no-responsibility person isn’t around anymore. Now I’m mom, wife, wage-earner, chief cook & bottle washer, etc…. Yes, I take time for me, but I am no longer interested in spending every waking moment at the gym! Yikes! I am now more interested in finding a balance. You are more than likely right about my weight being a good weight. I think maybe I’m just reluctant to stop trying since I have such a good run on this diet. HCG has been the first diet in FOREVER that has worked for me. It has been hard (this is my 3rd round), but on the other hand-it has been easy (because it was diet that worked!). Every day that I weigh-in, I feel like I have the power to make it another day! I have spent the day thinking about this and I’ve decided a kickstart is crazy-I’m moving on. Today was my last shot (even if I still have some in the freezer); Yep! I’m moving onto P3. Thanks for the common sense. Sometimes you know, you just need to hear an un-bias opinion. :o)
Lisa <3
It’s common for everyone of us to be like that, and we always seem to be hard on ourselves too. Just remember, as we get older, I think if we’re too thin, it actually makes us look older, not younger. 🙂
Hair Loss
Okay, so, I went off the drops last June. About 2-3 mos ago, I started noticing I was losing a lot more hair than a “normal” hair loss. I know I’ve read on here about people losing hair, but was thinking it was while they were on the drops. I have always had very thick hair and naturally wavy. I had a perm put in my hair(I know, dumb) back at the end of June or first of July then taken out the very next week. So, for me to lose hair 4 mos or so later, didn’t make any sense as far as it being from the “chemicals”. Lucky for me, I don’t have any bald spots, but this has me very upset.
The beautician was telling me today this happened to another customer also after she had lost weight and had been off the drops for awhile. Anorexics lose hair and I’m assuming the reason some of us are losing it is because at 500 calories a day, we’re not getting enough calories(even though it’s pulling from stored fat). I loved this diet, but now that I’ve been hearing of other cases like this, it’s making me curious now as to just how safe this diet really is. This lady is starting to get her hair back again, but its taken quite awhile.
Okay, I did a search and found this, looks like there are A LOT of people experiencing the same thing
ehealthforum.com/health/hcg-diet-and-hair-loss-t179772.html
Hi everyone, I thought I would stop by and give an update… today is my 18th day and I have lost 30.8 lbs! I started off @ 390.8 and today I am 360 ~ feels good! I wanted to go the entire 40 days but dear ones around me are concerned and well I do miss some of my favorite meals… any suggestions or advice? thanks!
I just found this blog today and I’m very interested in following along. Today is my day 14. I’m on the diyhcg.com drops. This is my first round. I have probably two more. I have been AMAZINGLY good (for me) on this diet. I haven’t cheated. The only thing I’ve done that isn’t protocol is to add some lotion because my hand is cracking and peeling. So far I’ve lost 11 lbs as of this morning. I had a rough week because I didn’t lose for 4 days. It was a bit discouraging so I’m looking forward to some support. I’m encouraged by the stories I’ve read so far and I’m excited about this journey!
Lana,
Great job! I know you must feel so much better knowing that 30 lbs are gone and in only 18 days! Dr. Simmeons actually stated that when a patient lost 43 lbs he would take them off the HCG and go straight in to maintenance. He never really explained why, other than I think he just saw some patients with so much weight to lose that might start developing an immunity sooner to the treatment after significant weight loss. I would say if you can stay on your course until at least 43 lbs or 42 days, whichever comes first.
My husband and I were going to do the 42 days the first go around and we stopped at 31, he had reached the 43 lbs and we needed to work the 3 week maintenance in before we went on vacation. We just finished our second round (21 days) and are on maintenance again. We are going to only do 21 days at a time now….simply because it is so much easier to stay with it (21 days is such a short time) and we LOVE maintenance, its like a treat! We continue to lose weight even on maintenance, although slowly, but it makes sense just because it is such a great way to eat. I know several people on this site have said they also lost on the maintenance phase and some have simply stayed on it as a way of life.
I hope to be at my goal weight after our next round (round 3) but my husband might have to go to round 4….in any event, keep up the great work! If you are feeling good, then stay with it…..you won’t regret it!!
Lana, some of those “favorite” meals are what got you up to almost 400 lbs to begin with. You need to keep doing rounds until you get your weight down, or you won’t be around to enjoy those “favorite” meals again one day. As long as you’re doing good on the diet, then don’t worry about your dear ones, because if you don’t get the weight off, their “dear one” won’t be around. Keep going. Do the 40 days, take your 3 week break and get back on it. You have a long way to go, but have started and are doing fantastic, don’t give up!
Judy, that’s for the real hcg. My friend stayed on the drops straight through for almost a year. She lost 100 lbs(still has about 30-40 to go). She did it wrong, she shouldn’t have stayed on it that time, but what you have to remember too, is with Lana having so much to lose, she could lose that and that would be the same as someone else losing 10 lbs. The bigger you are the quicker it’s going to drop. Have known a lot of people to do this diet, and some of the ones of 300 lbs were losing 25 pounds their first week.
Well…I am still plugging along…. 72 lbs…( after Rnd one, 5 weeks, 42 Lbs; Rnd two, 6 weeks, 30 lbs) about to start last and final round …hmmm…maybe last round..depends on where I fall between the 2 previous numbers.)
I am 6’2″ went from 348 to currently 276… this plan is TOO easy if you just stick to
it…and LET the plan “help” you.!
Here is the new 2011 pounds and inches
You can download it for free.
http://www.thinkhcgdietbook.com
No advice on the hairloss, just my own thoughts and ramblings…I did experience some hair loss (more than in my non-dieting normal life), but it hasn’t really been anything that I’ ve worried about. I”m not a “hairy” person, and while I have been seeing more hair loss in the shower (than when I”m not on this diet) I had read about this issue before I started the diet so I wasn’t caught unaware. I think someone who isn’t expecting any “side effect” such as hair loss, might definitely be a little more than freaked-out. That being said, I have just decided hair loss is so far, an acceptable “side effect.” That being said, my crazy mind tells me to make sure I keep an eye on things because what use will it be to me to super-hot-skinny, but bald? I’m no Demin Moore! I just don’t think I could pul it off! ha ha !
Nutragena makes a good no-oil lotion that you can use. I think it’s a little pricey so I buy the Target knock-off. It has been a mainstay in my HCG regiment. Hope that helps.
I just want to encourage you!! It IS hard! If it was easy, everyone would be skinny!! But we CAN do this! I just try to remember that this is a “temporary” stage. I’m definitely looking forward to getting off, and I have about 3 or 4 rounds to go. What I try to remember is that I can have whatever it is that I’m craving – at a later date! Once I get the weight off, I’m don’t want to get anywhere near this again. If I keep on top of this, then I can enjoy what I want with only an occasional “steak day” to keep things in control. One thing that the manuscript does recommend is that you don’t lose more than 40 lbs at a time. So if you’re having trouble, get to that milestone, but don’t fall apart between rounds. I’m so impressed with what you’ve done so far!!! Hang in there!!!
Thanks for the tip. I’ve been using a VERY SPARING amount of Aquaphor once or twice a day. I just got some of the Corn Huskers lotion to try. I’m trying so hard to follow this “to the letter” of the original manuscript. So I really hate to cheat – even for this. But living in AZ really dries you out anyway and the winter weather is a real killer.
Congratulations! That is truly AWESOME!! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations on your success!
Today is my first day starting the HCG diet. I’ve had a huge cup of coffee with sugar and creamer and a large piece of some kind of cinnamon, super sugary cake a lady from work made. I don’t know if I can get the last bit of cake down. I’m not good at stuffing myself, but I’m thinking Mexican or a bacon cheeseburger with fries for lunch. I just hate that stuffed feeling. I am really excited about the diet and hope to lose 30 pounds. I need to get a “food scale” to weigh my food and I’ll be hitting the grocery store tonight for the meats, veggies and fruits that are allowed. In the meantime, my husband are going to try to eat everything “bad” in the house tonight and tomorrow.
Hey Joy
Good luck
I used my hubbys postage scale to weigh my food on. I bought a nice scale online, but if you let it sit too long in between trying to get the meat weighed right, you would have to reset it. Not sure where the postage scale came, have had it for years.
Make sure if you like ice cream or pizza that you get that stuff down you too. 🙂
Thank you both, I am still trucking along ;o) I am @ 36.6 pounds gone~! When I stop @ 43 lbs I go into p3 and do I eat the same and just stop the drops? I am bit confused on what I can and can not do ;o) , thank you everyone for being so helpful!!
I am taking the Biotin Vitamins for my hair… it’s a hair, nail and skin supplement no sugars ;o) also a prenatal vitamin… to cover all other grounds (not prego)
Lana, you never want to go less than 21 days on the diet, the 43 lbs is injections and when you have a lot of weight to lose, you’re going to lose quicker at first. You can go as long as 40 days on the diet before taking a break, which if you’re not having a hard time staying on the diet, I would recommend doing the 40 days. After p2, then yes, go to p3.
You are doing great, keep up the good work
I was taking that too, but if you look, there is hardly any biotin in it. I just got some 7500 mg of just biotin the other day and that’s what I’m taking now
According to the original manuscript, you need to stop the drops, but stay on the diet for another 3 days. THEN you go in to P3 and for the 1st 3 weeks, you add fats (think dairy), but NO Starches. Then the 2nd 3 weeks, you can slowly add the starches. If your weight changes by 2.1 lbs or more, then you’re supposed to do a “steak” day to bring it back in line. After 6 weeks of being off, you can start Round 2. Also, according to the original manuscript, he recommends that you don’t lose more than 40 lbs at a time, but that you DO stay on for a minimum of 21 days or a maximum of 42 days.
I know there are plenty of people who believe that the homeopathic directions allow for some differences in dates. I have no opinion either way on that. My drops are Homeopathic, and my source recommends you follow the original directions. If you want a copy of the “book” that you can download for free, try http://www.diyhcg.com website. I know they have it in a downloadable form.
GREAT Job!!!
GOOD LUCK!!
I don’t know if you have a Costco membership, but they VERY recently started carrying a nice food scale for under $20. Timing was very convenient for me. = )
You do stay on the 500 calories for 72 hours after your last drop. Then p3 you stay on for at least 3 weeks, NO STARCHES/ NO SUGARS, but you do add back everything else, dairy, fats, etc. It doesn’t have to be done slowly, I added back all right away, you just have to keep an eye on your weight and make sure you don’t go 2 lbs or more (not 2.1)above last drop day or you have to do a steak day. You also stay on it 21 days(that includes the 2 days of gorging) and also remember Kristi, that was written years ago and that had to do with the injection, not the drops they use now(homeopathic). Also remember, a person that weighs alot can lose 25 lbs and it would be like 5 on someone else. You do the diet(including drop/gorge days) for NO less than 21 days and no more than 40 days.
okay so when I reach the 43 lb marker , I go in to 3 days of 500 cals no drops, then 3 weeks of eating anything as long as their is no starch or surgar… @ the end of that can I restart my drops? This week has been really easy, I just had to get past last weeks temptations… Just keep telling myself “this to shall pass” 😀
I am averaging a pound a day loss!
Lana, I don’t know how much you’ve lost or how long you’ve been on this yet. But, FORGET that 43 lbs. that is for injections for one thing and the other thing is, read pounds and inches, you have got to be on that diet for a MINIMUM of 21 days(my friend stayed on it straight through for close to a year as she wanted to lose 100 lbs). She’s been off the diet since October and maintaining nicely. 3 people I know lost 25 lbs their first week,(the were all over 300 lbs). IF you want this diet to work, stay on it at least 21 days and quit worrying about the 43 lbs. It took me weeks to lose 43 lbs, but I only had 60 to lose and that’s what you have to remember, the bigger you are the quicker you will lose! So, get the 43 out of your head! After 21 days(minimum) to 40 days maximum, you stay on the vlcd and drops. Then the last drop day, you stay on the vlcd for 72 hours after last drop. Use the last drop day for last drop day weight. In p3, do NOT go over 2 lbs of what your last weight was in last drop day. Say you weighed 200 lbs on last drop day, if you reach 202 or more, then do a steak day. Add back everything, EXCEPT sugar/strarch. You can add back oils, fats, dairy, etc. Alwyas check ingredients(somethings have natural sugar and are not added ingredients). After that 3 weeks, then start your drops and do your load days and do the p2 for 21-40 days again. When you go on p3 next time, stay on it a couple weeks longer(5 or 6 weeks), then reload and go back to p2 again. Now, after p3, you can go to p4 where you gradually add back sugar/starch for 3 weeks then go back to p2, but I always feel if you have more to lose, to skip p4 until you’re at the goal you want to be at(or at least close)..good luck!
Thank YOU!!! Today is my 23rd day and I am @ 37.6 lbs gone, So with the drops you can stay on it non stop? I am just making sure I read this right… I had over 225 lbs to lose initially and now I am @ 188 lbs to go, feels great – thank you so much!
Day Two. I cannot believe I have to stuff myself again today. I almost made myself sick yesterday. I only gained .2 pounds though. I was SHOCKED! I ate 3,800 calories, 193 grams of fat and 337 carbs! I usually never go over 1200 calories in a day. I don’t think my husband did as good of a job at stuffing himself as I did. I’ve been trying to make him aware of the importance of this. Anyway, I’m starting with Pop Tarts this morning and I have an early lunch today at a Thai restaurant. I will load up there for sure. I can’t wait to start seeing success in the coming weeks!!
Lana
My friend did, however, I do NOT recommend staying on it over 40 days(2 of those days are gorge days), so you would do 2 days of drops(day 1 and 2 and gorge), then stay on drops 38 days with vlcd, then go off drops and stay on vlcd for 72 hours after last drops, then go to p3 and stay on it 3 weeks, then start all over again. That is GREAT. You can do it girlfriend!! Take your break though and do it the right way. I just wish people would stop telling people to go off when they hit 43 lbs, as I said that was with injections, and people that have so much to lose, lose the first bit a lot quicker.
Lana, if you want to work one on one, would be more than happy to communicate through e-mails
my e-mail is
stratman397 at aol dot com
just put hcg diet in the subject line
I am going to be leaving for work in about an hour(work 2-4 days a week). I won’t be back in until around 9:00 tonight, but will check my e-mail when I get in
Joy
quick question, if you never eat over 1200 calories a day, then you should already be to a goal weight. ?
How much did you say you wanted to lose, 30 lbs?
Sorry, I am just having a hard time with this. If I was eating 1200 calories a day, I never would have had to have gone on this diet to begin with.
I had to stop the drops because I got my menstral cycle. I had gotten very light headed and did not feel right. I am actually waiting a llittle bit longer to start it again. I do want to lose the weight, I have been battling with my weight since I had my son (7 yrs ago). I want to lose at least 50-60 lbs. I know I can do it, I am just scared that I will get sick again when I get my menstral. I have to think of something to do. I have a nother problem. I LOVE soda. I have to figure out something to take it’s place. When I stop drinking it a get VERy bad headaches. I know if I really want to lose the weight I will deal with it.
I am also confused as to how long I have to take the drops to lose the weight I want. Looking for a little help, thank you.
Nichole
How long had you been on the drops when you started your period? Some people feel like that when they first start out(not loading right nor not eating as much as you’re used to eating) Pop is probably what put the weight on you to begin with, have you ever checked the sugars in it? You should NEVER have over 40 grams of refined sugar in one day!
If you’re getting a headache when you don’t have it, it’s the caffeine, you have caffeine in black coffee and in tea, try those instead.
If you want to lose the weight bad enough, you can give up the pop(or soda). Funny down south they call it soda and I was from up north where it was always called pop
Anyway, you have to ask yourself what is more important, having soda and weight or losing weight and giving up soda. There is always diet soda when you get the weight off
Lana,
I am so happy for you and your success so far! As to the stopping issue at 43lbs, actually the manuscript by Simmeons refers to 34lbs, then he says in very obese patients they allow an additional 5-6 lbs to be lost before stopping the injections. Although I am certainly no expert on Simmeons research or how the drops v. injections plans differ, I do believe that most of us using the drops have directions to follow the original protocol written by Dr. Simmeons (even though he wrote it in conjunction with injections, not drops). That being said, I think you have to interpret from the dr’s work what you think works best for you. I believe everyone has “intrepeted” what they want as to any changes to the original diet, i.e. using lotions, using PAM spray, etc.
The most important thing, in my opinion, is that you continue your efforts to lose the weight, whether you stop at 40lbs and go to maintenance and then start again..as long as you feel good, you are the best judge as to what works for you! Hang in there and keep us posted! You are motivating all of us!!
Sherrie,
I think it may have been the 2nd day of gorging, that I had gotten my period. I just didnt like the way I felt. It could have been a mixture of both, my period and not enough food. I dont drink coffee so I guess I will drink the tea in the morning. I really just need to sit and make a meal plan for my self and STICK to it..
Thank you Sherrie.
I was overweight to begin with and had lost about 20 pounds working out and eating the 1200 calories. I broke the cuboid bone in my left foot and had to stop working out. I think that significantly slowed my weight loss. I’ve been stuck at the same weight for 2 months on my 1200 calorie diet. 1200 calories is pretty normal day for me. I keep up with my caloric intake on sparkpeople.com. It’s a great resource. 🙂
Ok, its been three weeks now and I only lost 12 pounds. I have been stuck at the same weight for 4 days now :(. I really don’t want to do an apple day but I guess that is what is going to have to happen. This is my second time on HCG and I had such great results the first time (this was 8 months ago) but this time around I am getting very frustrated!!
Any suggestions…has anyone else had the same issue?
HELP!!
Sherry, how much did you have to lose this time??
I never believed in the “apple” day and when I would stall out, would just leave it alone, you are still losing inches even if the weight isn’t showing, give it time, it will.
I remember you from before, but can’t remember if you got to your goal, or where you got. Have you been doing good at maintaining? Try to not get upset, it will pass hon
Nichole
My daughter was doing well on the diet(she’s 5’4″ and weighs around 220). She started about the same time as me(last March). she started her period and flowed heavier than normal so quit the diet, never went back and gained back all her weight as she didn’t follow the diet.
I didn’t like coffee until I hit 40, now I love it and have no problem drinking it black(although awhile back I started putting flavored creamer in it), LOL. Anyway, have started back to drinking it black 99% of the time.
Yes, you can do tea in the morning or water. Do plan your meals out, it makes it so much easier.
You can do this and you need to do it now, before that 60 lbs turns in to 70, so on and so forth!
That’s because your body has gotten use to you just eating 1200 calories. You can easily get it going again by eating more calories for a week or two, then going back down to the 1200(fooling your body). May I ask how tall you are and what your weight is right now?
If you’re doing okay on the drops, why don’t you try doing the 40 days(that’s 2 days loading on drops, and 38 days of vlcd on drops, then 3 days of vlcd with no drops), take your 3 week break, then go back for another 6 weeks. After that 6 weeks, then do p3 a little longer(like 6 weeks instead of 3). You are doing fantastic and am so proud of you!
I can understand the feeling!! At the start of my second week, I went 4 days flirting with the same weight – .2 over/under. It was really discouraging – especially since this was my first round and I had been following the diet perfectly!! However, about day 5, it got going again and now on day Nineteen, I’m down 16.2 lbs from the very first day (before the gorge days). So hang in there. I figured I need to go a couple days longer before I resort to an apple day. = )
THAT IS AWESOME!!!!! Keep up the great work! And posting your success. You ARE encouraging the rest of us!!
Nicole-
I feel your pain with giving up soda. I had a MEAN diet-coke-money on my back until I started doing the HCG diet. I thought losing weight would taste better than a soda; and it sure did! When I say I had a “monkey,” I probably drank 8-10 cans of Diet Coke a day. :oP Yes, I did have a couple of really rough days with headaches, but Dr. Simeon tells you that it is okay to take meds (tylenol, etc…) and that helped a bunch! I did try to have Diet Coke when I was in P3 and P4 both times (I’m on my 3rd round), but it didn’t seem as pleasurable as it used to be, so I don’t push it beyond maybe one a week. I don’t want to get that addiction again! When I do feel like I “miss” soda, I have one and go on. I refuse to believe there are things that I can NEVER have; who can live like that? I want to be the one in charge of my diet, not the other way around! Make the choice to drop that soda and you’ll be glad you did!
I ended phase 2 of first round on Jan 6th after losing 20 lbs in 4 wk. Fact is I cheated several times or I’m sure it would have been more. I’m up 6 lbs in phase 3, I haven’t been careful. It’s scaring me tho. How long is it recommended to wait before starting a second round? I’ve heard 3 wks, 6 wks, 8 wks. What have you all done?
Hello everyone 🙂 i must say i am pretty happy with this site and al the support. i am on day 13 of 33 day injections and i have lost 9 lbs. I had a stall over the last weekend and i believe it was the london broil that i prepared myself with li