Has anyone tried the HCG diet?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

KendraE · 05-22-2011, 05:02 PM

My husband and I decided to do this diet together, and stated one week ago today. I've already lost 13 pounds and hes lost 18 in A WEEK! We aren't overweight, but needed to shed a few pounds. Just wondered if anyone else has tried this? I'm thinking it's not healthy to lose this fast, but I'm still lovin it!

gidgetsmom · 05-22-2011, 05:04 PM

Ive never heard of it but do tell. You have my attention!

tjdmom · 05-22-2011, 05:22 PM

Wow! Great results! Are you going through a doctor? Or if not, where did you buy it?

gidget529 · 05-22-2011, 05:25 PM

I agree, those are great results! Never heard of the diet, though. What are the details?

elemtchr99 · 05-22-2011, 05:33 PM

Details please!!!

KendraE · 05-22-2011, 06:07 PM

It's the new fad around here. It's drops you put under your tongue 3 times a day and it has a pretty strict diet that goes along with it. But, I'm not at all hungry in between meals and haven't been at all tired! Just was hoping someone else had either done it or was doing it!!! Google HCG diet and a TON will pop up!

JESSY_RN2B · 05-22-2011, 06:24 PM

I haven't but many at the girls have. They did the Injections though. The diet has been around for about two yrs and going strong. All lost a ton of weight and as soon as they stopped they had a nasty rebound effect. One had nasty side effects. Like a false preganacy effects.

No thanks. I know everyone is different. Wishing you and the hubby great luck.

my2boyz · 05-22-2011, 06:33 PM

My DIL and some of her friends did this diet...the most any of them lost was about 10 to 12 pounds and once the diet was over they gained back all of that and more.

This isn't a healthy way to lose weight.

Tcarnagie · 05-22-2011, 06:40 PM

Losing that much weight on a diet is not really healthy for your body. The rule is the faster you lose it the quicker it will come back. I have heard and read too many reviews that just seems to me to not be a safe diet. Limiting your body to 500 calories is just not enough for your body to be healthy. But this is just my opinion. I would talk with your Doctor about the diet.

my2boyz · 05-22-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

My DIL and some of her friends did this diet...the most any of them lost was about 10 to 12 pounds and once the diet was over they gained back all of that and more.

This isn't a healthy way to lose weight.

That last line should have read "IMHO this isn't a healthy way to lose weight."

KendraE · 05-22-2011, 07:03 PM

I totally agree it couldn't be healthy! But I guess at the same time, we are eating healthy! I think we have lost more than them norm....that's why I was trying to get others experiences! I usually lose weight for the summer, and slowly gain it back over the winter, but ive never before tried " drugs" lol! I'm not too worried about gaining it back, because we are pretty active in the summer. It's been a great jump start though! I did ask my dr about it, and she said the drops weren't unhealthy, it's the 500'calories that are frowned upon and I completely get that! But, it's just for 21 days.....'anyways, maybe someone else is doing it or has done it that could give me some input.

kjcmsw · 05-22-2011, 07:06 PM

My daughter is trying it on the recommendation of an in-law. Haven't heard of any results yet. We'll see. I hear it's quite effective.

Leigh22 · 05-22-2011, 08:22 PM

I tried the HCG diet last year and I got great results. I was hungry all the time since I was only eating about 500 calories a day. I did everything perfectly and stayed on it for the entire course.

The weight started creeping back a couple months later. I know it was my fault. The problem I have with this diet is that its a quick fix but it doesn't teach you any weight management skills.

Good luck. I hope you have better success than I did. Start preparing yourself mentally for whats coming after the 28 or 40 day diet ends.

BacisMom · 05-25-2011, 02:03 PM

I was actually researching this today... so I have been on a diet plan and have since reached a plateu... im trying to find something to jump start my weight loss again and interested in this. let me know how it goes!

capt_noonie · 05-25-2011, 07:42 PM

This is NOT healthy! 500 cals in one day is absurd! You are starving your body, and when the body is starving, it goes into hibernation mode, it burns off muscle and stores the fat bc you can live off of the fat in your body longer than muscle. Much like why an anorexic still has a high fat % bc the body is storing its reserves. After the 21 days of course you will gain it back, you will be eating in excess of 500 cal/day.

05-22-2011, 05:02 PM	#1
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	Has anyone tried the HCG diet?? My husband and I decided to do this diet together, and stated one week ago today. I've already lost 13 pounds and hes lost 18 in A WEEK! We aren't overweight, but needed to shed a few pounds. Just wondered if anyone else has tried this? I'm thinking it's not healthy to lose this fast, but I'm still lovin it! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

05-22-2011, 06:07 PM	#6
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	It's the new fad around here. It's drops you put under your tongue 3 times a day and it has a pretty strict diet that goes along with it. But, I'm not at all hungry in between meals and haven't been at all tired! Just was hoping someone else had either done it or was doing it!!! Google HCG diet and a TON will pop up! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

05-22-2011, 06:24 PM	#7
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	I haven't but many at the girls have. They did the Injections though. The diet has been around for about two yrs and going strong. All lost a ton of weight and as soon as they stopped they had a nasty rebound effect. One had nasty side effects. Like a false preganacy effects. No thanks. I know everyone is different. Wishing you and the hubby great luck. __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

05-22-2011, 06:40 PM	#9
Tcarnagie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 1,705	Losing that much weight on a diet is not really healthy for your body. The rule is the faster you lose it the quicker it will come back. I have heard and read too many reviews that just seems to me to not be a safe diet. Limiting your body to 500 calories is just not enough for your body to be healthy. But this is just my opinion. I would talk with your Doctor about the diet. __________________ Tammie ~ Emily Rose (Emme) ~ Jasper ~ Missy Crash ~ Lola ~ Baby Grace ~

05-22-2011, 07:03 PM	#11
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	I totally agree it couldn't be healthy! But I guess at the same time, we are eating healthy! I think we have lost more than them norm....that's why I was trying to get others experiences! I usually lose weight for the summer, and slowly gain it back over the winter, but ive never before tried " drugs" lol! I'm not too worried about gaining it back, because we are pretty active in the summer. It's been a great jump start though! I did ask my dr about it, and she said the drops weren't unhealthy, it's the 500'calories that are frowned upon and I completely get that! But, it's just for 21 days.....'anyways, maybe someone else is doing it or has done it that could give me some input. __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

05-22-2011, 05:04 PM	#2
gidgetsmom YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 427	Ive never heard of it but do tell. You have my attention!

05-22-2011, 05:22 PM	#3
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	Wow! Great results! Are you going through a doctor? Or if not, where did you buy it?

05-22-2011, 05:25 PM	#4
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I agree, those are great results! Never heard of the diet, though. What are the details?

05-22-2011, 05:33 PM	#5
elemtchr99 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,261	Details please!!!

05-22-2011, 06:33 PM	#8
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	My DIL and some of her friends did this diet...the most any of them lost was about 10 to 12 pounds and once the diet was over they gained back all of that and more. This isn't a healthy way to lose weight.

05-22-2011, 07:06 PM	#12
kjcmsw YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 837	My daughter is trying it on the recommendation of an in-law. Haven't heard of any results yet. We'll see. I hear it's quite effective. __________________ Kendra

05-22-2011, 08:22 PM	#13
Leigh22 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 124	Weight didn't stay off I tried the HCG diet last year and I got great results. I was hungry all the time since I was only eating about 500 calories a day. I did everything perfectly and stayed on it for the entire course. The weight started creeping back a couple months later. I know it was my fault. The problem I have with this diet is that its a quick fix but it doesn't teach you any weight management skills. Good luck. I hope you have better success than I did. Start preparing yourself mentally for whats coming after the 28 or 40 day diet ends. __________________ "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."

05-25-2011, 02:03 PM	#14
BacisMom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 370	I was actually researching this today... so I have been on a diet plan and have since reached a plateu... im trying to find something to jump start my weight loss again and interested in this. let me know how it goes! __________________ My from above Baci

05-25-2011, 07:42 PM	#15
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	This is NOT healthy! 500 cals in one day is absurd! You are starving your body, and when the body is starving, it goes into hibernation mode, it burns off muscle and stores the fat bc you can live off of the fat in your body longer than muscle. Much like why an anorexic still has a high fat % bc the body is storing its reserves. After the 21 days of course you will gain it back, you will be eating in excess of 500 cal/day. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12