I have lot 16 pounds in 20 days!

[maryeverett1]

I bought mine from HCG, HCG Drops and HCG Information | Your HCG and mine are in drops that you put under your tongue! What it does is reset the hypothalamus and allows your body to burn it's own fat stores. That's the cliff notes definition and since I'm just starting it I will let walnut hill answer more! You don't need the injectables though because the drops work just as well and are half the price! And yes it the preg hormone!! :-)

[mojo]

Where or how are they getting a pregnancy hormone? Do I even want to know.
I could not have been more ill during my pregnancy, I don' think this is something I could take.

[Reese1]

True success with weight loss is behavior modification during & after weight loss.
It's just my opinion, but I really do believe the faster you lose it, the faster you tend to put it back on and then some.
I think that is the problem with fad diets, it seems like a quick fix, but generally doesn't have long lasting results.
This just still seems very risky. I can't imagine doctors being behind this for weight loss, unless that's what they deal in.
I'm not knocking anyone for wanting to lose weight, this just seems a way that is too drastic. IMO.

[jan cleveland]

Wonderful to lose the weight, you look great. But much harder to keep it off.

[WalnutHill]

Originally Posted by mojo

Ok, so what exactly is hcg? Sounds like the pregnancy hormone. How do you get it? I see the website is selling an injection kit, but states does not include hcg, so how do you get that?

From WikiPedia:
Like other gonadotropins, hCG can be extracted from urine or by genetic modification. Pregnyl, Follutein, Profasi, and Novarel use the former method, derived from the urine of pregnant women. Ovidrel, on the other hand, is a product of recombinant DNA.

I get my hcg in the injectible form - you can either get a prescription from your doctor or buy it online. It also comes in a homeopathic form (no prescription needed) - it can either be sublingual (under the tongue) or injectible. I get my hcg now from Prescription Medicines - Prescription Drugs & Medicines, Indian online pharmacy for all type of generic drugs

I have done well thus far keeping the wight off, and, I am joining a Roller Derby team! I have always wanted to, and now that I have lost 20+ pounds, I feel like I can do it! I have started practicing and am getting quite a work-out!

[WalnutHill]

Just for fun

The first pic is me from like a week ago and the second one is from April3rd, my daughter's birthday party (not at all flattering) LOL

[WalnutHill]

And, I am not suggesting that anyone else do this diet - it is definitely something that each person would need to speak with their doctor about. But, for me, it is working and I am very happy and healthier than I have been in years. So, FOR ME this diet has been like a miracle. But, it certainly isn't for everyone and it should be done under the care of a physician.

[WalnutHill]

Originally Posted by Reese1

I'm not knocking anyone for wanting to lose weight, this just seems a way that is too drastic. IMO.

I think that surgery is much more drastic - gastric bypass surgery, lyposuction, the lap-band. Those things are drastic in my opinion, and they actually do nothing to make you change the way you eat or to change the way you look at food. I was actually considering the lap band thing when my husband's sisters started telling me about this diet.

[107barney]

Sarah, you look great!

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Hey Sweetie...congrats on your weight loss. I have been obsessed with my weight since I've been about 17 yrs old. I am 5ft2in and about 108lbs. yes, it sounds great and all but I have a pear shaped body so sculpting and loosing around my toosh and thighs is always on my mind.

While DerbyLane is coming off harsh and strong, she technically is being your friend by showing you HER OPINION and potential/possible harm you MIGHT be doing to your body. Don't take offense to it, just something to think about. You're a grown woman, and you can make the choices you feel is appropriate. xoxoxoxox

Being a vegetarian does not mean you are more healthy. I was a veggie for 15 yrs and inhaled so much cheese and more dairy that I was never as in good of shape as I am in now that I put lean poultry and very healthy fish and seafood into my diet.

Don't forget--diet and exercise determine how your body will feel in the longrun.

Much love-
Vivian

The over abundance of cheese and dairy products was probably your downfall, as you've suggested. There are a few variations of vegans. But there is one type that is popular, which is what you did. That type will eat dairy and some will eat dairy and eggs.

A true vegan will not eat anything made from cows milk nor will they drink cows milk. They instead consume soy milk/cheeses or almond milk. They also will not eat eggs.

I think many times people think just because they don't eat red meat or red meat and poulty, that they are being vegetarians. They are, to a degree. But a true vegan will not eat dairy products.

I'm willing to bet if you go back to that style of eating but omit the dairy products, you may find it a more healthier vegan version and feel much better than when you attempted a vegan lifestyle while still consuming dairy products.

With that said, I still believe that it comes down to basic math. 3,500 kcal = 1 lb. Therefore, calories in vs calories out. That's the best way to weight loss.

[viviansnickers]

Originally Posted by KJLive

The over abundance of cheese and dairy products was probably your downfall, as you've suggested. There are a few variations of vegans. But there is one type that is popular, which is what you did. That type will eat dairy and some will eat dairy and eggs.

A true vegan will not eat anything made from cows milk nor will they drink cows milk. They instead consume soy milk/cheeses or almond milk. They also will not eat eggs.

I think many times people think just because they don't eat red meat or red meat and poulty, that they are being vegetarians. They are, to a degree. But a true vegan will not eat dairy products.

I'm willing to bet if you go back to that style of eating but omit the dairy products, you may find it a more healthier vegan version and feel much better than when you attempted a vegan lifestyle while still consuming dairy products.

With that said, I still believe that it comes down to basic math. 3,500 kcal = 1 lb. Therefore, calories in vs calories out. That's the best way to weight loss.

You are talking about 2 very different things here which are contradicting one another. A vegetarian and a vegan and 2 very seperate things. I don't ever want to be a vegan. I WAS vegetarian for 15 yrs, never a vegan. I didn't any meat or eggs, and even avoided products with eggs in them. I was a true vegetarian. Again, never was I or ever want to be vegan.

Vivian

[viviansnickers]

I am interested in side effects ladies. Were you STARVING during the 1st week?? How do the drops taste? Did you get moody, craving food???

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Viv

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

You are talking about 2 very different things here which are contradicting one another. A vegetarian and a vegan and 2 very seperate things. I don't ever want to be a vegan. I WAS vegetarian for 15 yrs, never a vegan. I didn't any meat or eggs, and even avoided products with eggs in them. I was a true vegetarian. Again, never was I or ever want to be vegan.

Vivian

You are correct. I should have said there are several types of VEGETARIANS, not VEGANS. My error and my apologies.

A vegetarian will not eat meat or poultry but MIGHT consume eggs and dairy. It is what they choose to eat in the eggs/dairy line that separates VEGETARIANS.

However, I was not incorrect in a vegan lifestyle. There is NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS whatsoever.

Once again, my apologies for ONE word being miserpresented.

[WalnutHill]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

I am interested in side effects ladies. Were you STARVING during the 1st week?? How do the drops taste? Did you get moody, craving food???

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Viv

My first week I was mentally hungry - I am used to snacking all the time. Physically, not hungry at all. I did have headaches the first week - no sodas or sugars was hard on me.

I don't know how the drops taste because I did the shots, which didn't hurt.

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by WalnutHill

I think that surgery is much more drastic - gastric bypass surgery, lyposuction, the lap-band. Those things are drastic in my opinion, and they actually do nothing to make you change the way you eat or to change the way you look at food. I was actually considering the lap band thing when my husband's sisters started telling me about this diet.

I agree, surgery is very risky as well. The lap band less so. It's not permanent and can be reversed. I think it's yes & no in that they change the way you eat. Gastric bypass, you are supposed to change the way you eat or you can become very ill or worse. Same with the lap band. Unfortunately it doesn't present problems for everyone the same way and many do continue to eat and gain back the weight and have severe complications.
I don't see how this is changing what you eat or the way you look at food either though? I don't mean while you are losing the weight, but afterwards and for the rest of your life?
Losing weight and keeping it off is about behavior modification & portion control, IMO.