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MommaFrog · 1st Nov 2011, 11:53 AM

My family wants to start this new "HCG Diet" and wants me to do it with them.

Anyone know anything about it? tried it? Is it even safe???

Revan · 1st Nov 2011, 03:24 PM

Discovery Health "HCG as a Dietary Aid"

May help

Alex · 1st Nov 2011, 04:04 PM

No, do not absolutely in any way do it.

First of all, injecting yourself with hormones to lose weight is silly, if not blatantly stupid.
And second of all it is a very low calorie diet (500 calories) your body can not survive on that and you will start breaking down your own muscle for energy and other important compounds your body needs to survive.

MommaFrog · 1st Nov 2011, 04:48 PM

Well, its not the injections, it drops you put under your tongue....

thecat06 · 1st Nov 2011, 05:12 PM

I wouldn't do this, it sounds really dangerous. I've seen reports about it before and there are some really bad side effects.

DhammaGamer · 2nd Nov 2011, 09:50 AM

My friend Jo has been doing it for about 4-5 months and has had very good results. My ex girlfriend is on it now and is definitely losing weight with no adverse effects as far as I know.

Do your research on it before starting. The diet is extremely strict. Don't be frightened by the low caloric intake though. The purpose of the drops is that your body burns fat cells for nutriment instead of attacking muscle tissue which is what a low calorie diet typically causes. It is extremely important that you dont "cheat" the diet because it will cause you to gain fat cells very quickly.

Alex · 2nd Nov 2011, 11:24 AM

I really can't be bothered to go into the mechanisms of cellular metabolism.
The only you will lose weight on this diet is because of the extremely low calorie intake.

Here is an article that studied the effect of that hormone, it's conclusions are rather clear. It does not work. The effect of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in the treatment of obesity by means of the Simeons therapy: a criteria-based meta-analysis.

If you want to lose weight, stop eating crap food and excercise more. It is that simple.

PS. I study biochemistry at university, so I do know what I am talking about.

seeksanctuary · 2nd Nov 2011, 11:44 AM

Don't do it.

First of all, only 1% of people who lose weight keep it off. And diets don't work anyhow. :/ They can seriously damage your body. People need to focus on getting healthy, not losing weight. Especially with fads like this.

MommaFrog · 2nd Nov 2011, 12:23 PM

The more i read the more i'm pushing my family not to do it... I'm deff not going to, but I dont want my mom or step-dad doing it either... and they wont listen or read when i'm sending them, and my mom is an RN...

DhammaGamer · 2nd Nov 2011, 12:27 PM

It's always up to you. Like I said, my friend has had no negative side effects and has definitely lost a significant amount weight. It's important to remember that once the weight is off you still have to maintain a healthy diet with plenty of excersize in order to keep it off.

You can also get similar suppliments from places like GNC that don't have the actual hormone. It's similarly effective though, and may alleviate some stresses involved with taking the hormone itself.

Emberstone · 2nd Nov 2011, 12:59 PM

sounds like it would be a yo-yo diet. the moment you stop it, you balloon right back up to the weight you were, and then some.

Morphim · 2nd Nov 2011, 01:08 PM

In my opinion, losing weight is mostly about making decisions that last for the rest of your life, like increasing exercise and improving your diet. The HCG diet doesn't seem to be a very sustainable diet, and I doubt it is safe. I think it would be unwise to try it.

Rinamir Mortem · 2nd Nov 2011, 01:43 PM

Just control what you eat and how much of it. I don't understand people who feel they must take something/do something to feel like they are actually loosing weight. My Student Diet is doing just as good without the fancy drugs and hormones

Alex15 · 2nd Nov 2011, 02:41 PM

Losing weight isn't about taking drops or pills or magic anythings. It's a lifestyle choice, if you want to lose weight and then gain it right back then go ahead. If not, well then permantly changing your diet and exercise rutines is what you need to do. You are living healthy or your not, not much of an inbetween. Honestly if you cut out soda and don't start chugging sports drinks while not working out the average person would see a difference in weight. I've learned that you can still eat what you like, just not everyday or every week for that matter. Sweets are treats and you should treat yourself everyday. Idk just my 2 cents hope it helped

sloaners · 11th Nov 2011, 10:28 AM

It's really hard to do, it took me a few times to keep with it. When I did, I lost a lot of weight but I felt horrible most days. You can't exercise when you're on it. And, when I was done with it, I put some of the weight back rather quickly.

**Ben** · 11th Nov 2011, 10:35 AM

Healthy eating and regular exercise sound a whole lot more appealing than a controversial miracle hormone with scary side effects.

Doctor Faustus · 11th Nov 2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Healthy eating and regular exercise sound a whole lot more appealing than a controversial miracle hormone with scary side effects.

Mmm. Hear hear.

Junkist · 11th Nov 2011, 03:40 PM

The diet might be very effective when comes to losing your weight,but it'll be terribly difficult to maintain your weight.

Healthy diet,adequate exercise and determination are the best package to lose weight. I myself used to be a 92kg chubby guy with double-chinned,living in sedentary lifestyle. After months of jogging and strict diet,I'm a happy 70kg healthy young adult with no trouble maintaining my weight. No extra spending on any products,gym membership and surgical procedures.Purely change of diet and lifestyle.

Have a nice talk with your family,I'm sure they will understand your thought.

Good luck *hug*

1st Nov 2011, 11:53 AM	#1
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	HCG Diet???? My family wants to start this new "HCG Diet" and wants me to do it with them. Anyone know anything about it? tried it? Is it even safe??? __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

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Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,569 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: HCG Diet???? Discovery Health "HCG as a Dietary Aid" May help __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

1st Nov 2011, 04:04 PM	#3
Alex EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Denmark Age: 20 Posts: 574 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: HCG Diet???? No, do not absolutely in any way do it. First of all, injecting yourself with hormones to lose weight is silly, if not blatantly stupid. And second of all it is a very low calorie diet (500 calories) your body can not survive on that and you will start breaking down your own muscle for energy and other important compounds your body needs to survive.

1st Nov 2011, 04:48 PM	#4
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: HCG Diet???? Well, its not the injections, it drops you put under your tongue.... __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

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DhammaGamer EC Addict Full Member Gender: MtF Orientation: Queer <3 Out Status: The closet is falling apart around me!!! Location: Michigan Age: 25 Posts: 372 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: HCG Diet???? My friend Jo has been doing it for about 4-5 months and has had very good results. My ex girlfriend is on it now and is definitely losing weight with no adverse effects as far as I know. Do your research on it before starting. The diet is extremely strict. Don't be frightened by the low caloric intake though. The purpose of the drops is that your body burns fat cells for nutriment instead of attacking muscle tissue which is what a low calorie diet typically causes. It is extremely important that you dont "cheat" the diet because it will cause you to gain fat cells very quickly.

2nd Nov 2011, 11:24 AM	#7
Alex EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Denmark Age: 20 Posts: 574 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: HCG Diet???? I really can't be bothered to go into the mechanisms of cellular metabolism. The only you will lose weight on this diet is because of the extremely low calorie intake. Here is an article that studied the effect of that hormone, it's conclusions are rather clear. It does not work. The effect of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in the treatment of obesity by means of the Simeons therapy: a criteria-based meta-analysis. If you want to lose weight, stop eating crap food and excercise more. It is that simple. PS. I study biochemistry at university, so I do know what I am talking about. Last edited by Alex; 2nd Nov 2011 at 11:30 AM..

2nd Nov 2011, 11:44 AM	#8
seeksanctuary Weary Traveller Full Member Gender: Transgender - FtM Orientation: Gay Out Status: Pretty much everyone that matters. Location: USA Age: 24 Posts: 402 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: HCG Diet???? Don't do it. First of all, only 1% of people who lose weight keep it off. And diets don't work anyhow. :/ They can seriously damage your body. People need to focus on getting healthy, not losing weight. Especially with fads like this. __________________ but there's no sense crying over every mistake you just keep on trying 'til you run out of cake...

2nd Nov 2011, 12:23 PM	#9
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: HCG Diet???? The more i read the more i'm pushing my family not to do it... I'm deff not going to, but I dont want my mom or step-dad doing it either... and they wont listen or read when i'm sending them, and my mom is an RN... __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

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DhammaGamer EC Addict Full Member Gender: MtF Orientation: Queer <3 Out Status: The closet is falling apart around me!!! Location: Michigan Age: 25 Posts: 372 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: HCG Diet???? It's always up to you. Like I said, my friend has had no negative side effects and has definitely lost a significant amount weight. It's important to remember that once the weight is off you still have to maintain a healthy diet with plenty of excersize in order to keep it off. You can also get similar suppliments from places like GNC that don't have the actual hormone. It's similarly effective though, and may alleviate some stresses involved with taking the hormone itself.

2nd Nov 2011, 12:59 PM	#11
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Morphim EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ♂ + ♂ Out Status: All but family Location: Kerava, Finland Age: 18 Posts: 438 Join Date: May 2010	Re: HCG Diet???? In my opinion, losing weight is mostly about making decisions that last for the rest of your life, like increasing exercise and improving your diet. The HCG diet doesn't seem to be a very sustainable diet, and I doubt it is safe. I think it would be unwise to try it. __________________

2nd Nov 2011, 01:43 PM	#13
Rinamir Mortem Brony in disguise Regular Member Gender: Gentleman Orientation: Me and my boyfriend are very happy Out Status: Ask and you shall find out Location: Worcester Age: 19 Posts: 205 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: HCG Diet???? Just control what you eat and how much of it. I don't understand people who feel they must take something/do something to feel like they are actually loosing weight. My Student Diet is doing just as good without the fancy drugs and hormones

2nd Nov 2011, 02:41 PM	#14
Alex15 Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I think guys are hot Out Status: Siblings, cousin, 3 others Location: Surrounded by the Old Repulican Vangard (Texas) Age: 22 Posts: 95 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: HCG Diet???? Losing weight isn't about taking drops or pills or magic anythings. It's a lifestyle choice, if you want to lose weight and then gain it right back then go ahead. If not, well then permantly changing your diet and exercise rutines is what you need to do. You are living healthy or your not, not much of an inbetween. Honestly if you cut out soda and don't start chugging sports drinks while not working out the average person would see a difference in weight. I've learned that you can still eat what you like, just not everyday or every week for that matter. Sweets are treats and you should treat yourself everyday. Idk just my 2 cents hope it helped

11th Nov 2011, 10:28 AM	#15
sloaners Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: North Jersey/NYC Age: 19 Posts: 27 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: HCG Diet???? It's really hard to do, it took me a few times to keep with it. When I did, I lost a lot of weight but I felt horrible most days. You can't exercise when you're on it. And, when I was done with it, I put some of the weight back rather quickly.

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