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LisaA
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Posted: 28 August 2008 05:17 am |
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Hello! I'm a new member. After a lot of research I have decided to dive into the hcg diet. When I read other blogs they talk about phase 2, 3, and 4. I guess I'm a little fuzzy on 4, I thought you kind of just returned to 2 for starters. My other question of course is does it work and has anyone out there been on prescription medications while on the diet?
I am on levothyroid. topamax, & effexor XR and these are not optional. Has anyone out there had adverse effects with drug interactions, severe headaches while on the diet. Any unpleasant side-effects of the diet? Dizziness? Nausea?
I've got about 55 pounds to lose and I am ready to make the commitment. But I don't want this to be a joke. Trudeau came across as a bit of a flake, I could only thunb through his book. (I don't trust people who find a conspiracy lurking in every corner). But I have read Dr. Simeon's manuscript 3 times and find his work fascinating! Thanks!
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Kirsten
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Posted: 4 September 2008 05:40 am |
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| I started last Mon, now 10 days later (wed night) I have lost 15 lbs! It is the greatest diet ever!!!!
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LisaA
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Posted: 4 September 2008 03:40 pm |
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 Thank you so much for your response! I decided to order the hcg. It should be arriving any day. Have you been hungry? Did you do a colon cleanse before you started? Are you exercising during the program? Sorry I am bombing you with so many questions. You must be so jazzed! Are you going for a 4 week or 6 week run? Hope to hear from you Kristen!
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Kirsten
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Posted: 4 September 2008 04:44 pm |
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yeah, I'm totally jazzed! Yes, I also started exercising (mostly to get it in my system so I continue exercising once the diet ends). I am only doing a 4 week run. My doctor only recommends 4 weeks at a time for some reason. I was having pretty serious cravings week one, but noticed that they've died down this week. I am not hungry really at all. The meals are larger then you probably think they will be. I get hungry about an hour before dinner and an hour before lunch, but after eating am perfectly satisfied. i believe its all in your head. If you can train your brain and be committed to this, I think anyone can do it. I am doing the diet with 3 friends. One guy started well over 300 lbs. Imagine 500 calories for him! He's doing it just fine and is still power lifting during the diet. He has lost 24 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. He's hoping to hit the 30+ mark and plans to do the diet again after his maintenance. Good luck! How much does it cost online? I did it through a doctor in Arizona. My hormone is not injectable though, its under the tongue. My doctor says it is the same thing.
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LisaA
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Posted: 5 September 2008 02:33 am |
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| I'm sure your doctor just wants to be sure you don't develop a tolerance to the hcg. The only way to extend it to 6-weeks is to take one day off from administration every week. Did you read Dr. Simeon's paper? Sublingual delivery of hcg twice a day versus subcutaneous injection of hcg once a day is essentially the same. You may experience more of peak and drop of with the sublingual administration since administration i the subcutaneous or intramuscular tissues would be delivered more evenly over time. The injections are only available from europe. Mine are coming from the top rated company on-line for that stuff. Shipping was $30, the price for 3, 6-week runs $68.99. Another recommended site sold the necessary syringes, dilutions, directions for use etc, for about $70 incl. shipping. It is so cool you have friends to diet with. I am completely jealous ( in a nice way)! I can't wait for my hcg to arrive. Please keep me posted on your progress! Lisa
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flo
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Posted: 5 September 2008 07:02 am |
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I started three weeks ago and lost 10 lbs. I'm on the sublingual. Haven't had any yearnings for starches or sweets at all, but yesterday I overdid it with sashimi, cucumbers and lovely tofu. (Protein cravings galore!) Today, I craved and ate bakenets. Gee, I felt so greasy inside. So, I countered with a peach and an apple. So, I am off. What do I do now? Do I resume the hcg and go back to 500 calories, stop the hcg (for how long?) or what? Any ideas? I'm paying $300 a month for the meds, phentermine and sennacot.
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LisaA
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Posted: 5 September 2008 12:29 pm |
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| Flo, you must immediately get back on track from everything I've read. Remember your ultimate goal is to shed that 3rd type of fat and reset your hypothalamus. This diet isn't forever, but you must put this mistake behind you and proceed with vigilance! Keep your eye on your goal. Have you read Dr. Simeon's Protocol? You might go through that for a little inspiration. Next time you feel tempted drink some tea instead. You can do this!
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Kirsten
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Posted: 5 September 2008 05:58 pm |
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Flo,
Eat nothing but 5 apples. restart the HCG immediately. It is probably still in your system. You have to stay focused, (I know sushi is one of my cravings for sure....) but any little slip (even a lick of a spoon) can throw things off for days. Get back on board. You can do it!
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Kirsten
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Posted: 5 September 2008 06:59 pm |
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| By the way 16.5 lbs and I'm not even at 2 weeks yet! 2 weeks will be in 3 days! This is the greatest diet I've ever been on. Everyone should try it.
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LisaA
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Posted: 5 September 2008 09:55 pm |
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| :Whooohoooooo Kristen!!!!!! Way to go girl! Every day I check my mail box so I can join the quest! You are doing soooo great. Congrats!
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campycin
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Posted: 11 September 2008 09:27 pm |
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I have never heard about this - what is it and where do you get it?
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King Corn
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Posted: 13 November 2008 07:28 am |
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You can get HCG, the supplies and all the information that you need at <LINK REMOVED - PLEASE READ POSTING GUIDELINES>. Check out the before and after videos to see if it works. How's over 100lbs lost in under 6 months? I would say that it works. 
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