HCG Diet

[DomnNC]

Originally Posted by sassy_girl

Sorry to hear this...What caused the blood clot in her lungs?

Our PCP has no clue. She just had a complete physical, stress tests, heart tests, the whole works 2 months before it happened and was given a clean bill of health. It was just her time I reckon. It upset our PCP so much that he had to take time off work.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Lillie

I didn't see a thread on this so I thought I would start one since I began my first round this morning. I have watched over the past year 5 of my friends lose an amazing amount of weight on this diet..It is intense but time after time I have seen the results...

My partner and I started this morning..two of my co workers also began it today and we will all be doing it together.. I am excited because I get support at home and at work!..Our cook at work is amazing when he knows we are on diets...he accomodates us graciously. (my 2 work friends are on their round 2 of this diet) anyway..wish us luck!..If I am brave enough I will post b4 (today) and after (26 days later) photo of myself. Its hard when your are looking in the mirror and the woman looking back at you is not who you see or feel is inside of you...

day 1..loading on all sorts of fattening foods..so far this isnt that bad (you load for 3 days) then start the 500 calorie intake!

anyone else try or have success on this? please let me know your experience

have a blessed day
Lillie

Lillie, this is NOT healthy in any way, shape or form. Your body needs a base amount of calories to function. Forget any extra to stay on the hips or tummy. Every minute you stand, you burn 2-3 calories (average). Every minute you sit, you burn 1-2 calories (average). Now, there are 1440 minutes in the day. If you do NOTHING but sit the whole day, or even sleep, then 500 calories will not be enough to allow you to function.

You will lose weight on this. You will also put yourself in danger. You will get dizzy. I hope it's not while you are driving, because then you put others in danger. You will, if you continue it, probably pass out. Once again, I hope it's not when you are driving. Your body will begin to break itself down from the inside, using muscle to feed itself since you will not be. You might lose your vision. Temporarily if you stop the diet. Possibly permanent if you don't. Your body eventually will begin to shut down non-vital functions and then organs and then...

I am surprised that so many people would be participating in this. Surely, SOMEone in the group has some basic medical knowledge?

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I am surprised that so many people would be participating in this. Surely, SOMEone in the group has some basic medical knowledge?

or BASIC common sense...

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by sassy_girl

or BASIC common sense...

I know the desire for a quick fix, especially with weight loss, is very strong in some folks. I do get that, but I too wonder how much thought was given to this before everyone jumped on board. It's scary to think about.

[Jesse]

I am sad to even see this diet or any like it posted on this website.
It IS Dangerous...someone will mess around with this and die.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I know the desire for a quick fix, especially with weight loss, is very strong in some folks. I do get that, but I too wonder how much thought was given to this before everyone jumped on board. It's scary to think about.

Yup and it makes you realize how easy it is to get rich in the world of fad diets...

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by DomnNC

Our PCP has no clue. She just had a complete physical, stress tests, heart tests, the whole works 2 months before it happened and was given a clean bill of health. It was just her time I reckon. It upset our PCP so much that he had to take time off work.

that is so sad, and scary.. sorry for your loss...