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tinkerbell
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Posted: 19 Jul 2008 03:10 pm |
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Hello everyone,
I've taken 11 shots now and have lost 9.5# which is great.  I've read about getting more energy while taking hcg. I'm still very tired.  How long did it take for you have more energy? I see a doctor every three months for blood work to check blood sugar and thyorid so I know everything is ok with that. Any suggestions?
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 19 Jul 2008 08:11 pm |
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Yes, stop taking HCG and lose it the safe way. HCG has a lot of side effects, and aside from that, consuming such a low calorie diet with it will likely make you very fatigued, since your body is eating away at muscle and vital organs as well.
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tinkerbell
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Posted: 19 Jul 2008 08:28 pm |
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Thank you CrimsonAnimus
I appreciate the concern, but I was tired before I tried this. I've done it the "healthy" way and at this stag of my life right now I want to try this. I've had doctors put me on diets that later were proved not to be safe. Thank you
Last edited on 19 Jul 2008 08:29 pm by tinkerbell
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katiepen
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Posted: 22 Jul 2008 05:08 pm |
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Hi Tinkerbell
Do you drink tea with stevia. Stevia is great for helping to balance the blood sugar which helps with your energy levels. Have you tried yerba mate, it's very healthy and I could not get through this therapy without it. I also put cinnamon on my apple, cinnamon also helps to balance blood sugar.
Also make sure that you are getting plenty of sleep, extra if you can. Your body is working hard to lose fat and heal the hypothymus so it needs rest. Be gentle with yourself, we've spent many years messing things up, it takes time to heal.
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tinkerbell
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008 02:11 pm |
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| I am using stevia with my tea. What is yerba mate? And where would I find it? The last fews days I've slept over 8 hrs. Sometimes I think that is too much sleep, so I'm trying to get up and go to bed at the same time. This is hard because of my husbands work hours. I've lost 10.5# in 14 days, which I think is good. So I will keep at it. I just would like the energy that I read others have gotten. Last edited on 23 Jul 2008 02:12 pm by tinkerbell
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katiepen
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Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:50 pm |
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Hi Tinkerbell
Yerba Mate is a kind of tea, it's really awesome. It's kind of an acquired taste. When I first tried it I didn't like it but now I couldn't live without it. Do you have Trader Joes in your area. That's where I get mine. You can also find it in any health food store.
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DebbieHoffman
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Posted: 5 Jul 2010 10:02 pm |
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My advice to anyone thinking about using the HCG diet is DONT DO IT!!!!!
It it really sad to hear about so many people going on the HCG Diet because they take the "research" the people that sell this stuff post on their website as facts.
In 2009, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians issued a position statement which stated:"Numerous clinical trials have shown HCG to be ineffectual in producing weight loss"
If someone achieves any permanent weight loss by using it, I would say it is probably a case of their being at a point when they are emotionally and physically ready to drop the weight, and the HCG is just a mental tool they use to help themselves do it.
However, the extremely low calorie limit is what concerns me the most about the HCG diet. Nearly all medical experts agree that it is not safe to eat only 500 calories a day for an extended length of time. It can cause all sorts of health problems. Please do not risk your health on their theory about the HCG only causing your body to burn fat and not muscle!
I've noticed LOTS of people that sell HCG products are filling up the diet-related health forums with "success story" posts about how great it is and how much weight they supposedly lost (which look like they were posted by ordinary people that want to lose weight), along with a link to a website where you can order it. I would be very skeptical about dealing with any of those companies.
One place that has unbiased reviews and information about HCG and other diet plans is
http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/hcg-review.html
You can also read it about it at Diet Scam Watch
http://www.dietscam.org/reports/hcg.shtml
where they have several links to scientific research on the subject.
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Joe Cannon
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Posted: 25 May 2011 07:47 pm |
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Just thought Id pass along this review of the research on HCG
http://supplement-geek.com/hcg-diet-evidence-based-revie/
I hope it helps...
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