HCG rounds: Before and after pics - Page 9

silkandsand · 11-02-2010, 08:26 PM

joflora, I didn't know. I just did it. And once I started there was no slipping up allowed. Its for such a short time I figured I could do anything for 23 days. You're going to be soooo amazed! Make sure you measure once a week!

KOO · 11-02-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by silkandsand

I have been playing catch up here since I don't post a lot and work full time but I want to say that everyone is doing great! I love the pics!

Dawnyama, I like your new avatar.

Mindfulness, I'm blown away by how well you and your hubby are doing!

CaTriGirl, are you working out a lot? You look so muscular! :blush: I guess I should get off my butt and start exercising.

I'm at the end of my 2nd round. I've lost 30 lbs and 50.25 inches TOTAL between the two rounds and I want to take a second and honor my hard work. I've been in the middle of a divorce and still managed to stay on track.

Here goes!
Side:

Front:

Back:

You look absolutely fabulous! I am so tempted to send your pictures to the nutritionist in the family who claimed people will lose muscle on the hhcg protocol. Congrats!!!!

juddinminime · 11-02-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by silkandsand

joflora, I didn't know. I just did it. And once I started there was no slipping up allowed. Its for such a short time I figured I could do anything for 23 days. You're going to be soooo amazed! Make sure you measure once a week!

I'm a little disappointed tonight, I have been researching hhcg and hcg.....
Without getting into to much details about what I have learned and being careful w/my words...(moderators)
The kind with alcohol in the ingredients is not good.....Basically....

I feel disappointed and wonder if it is going to make a difference w/me?

silkandsand · 11-02-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KOO

You look absolutely fabulous! I am so tempted to send your pictures to the nutritionist in the family who claimed people will lose muscle on the hhcg protocol. Congrats!!!!

Go for it! No muscle lost here!

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Originally Posted by joflora

I'm a little disappointed tonight, I have been researching hhcg and hcg.....
Without getting into to much details about what I have learned and being careful w/my words...(moderators)
The kind with alcohol in the ingredients is not good.....Basically....

I feel disappointed and wonder if it is going to make a difference w/me?

My hHCG has alcohol. Worked just fine for me!

juddinminime · 11-02-2010, 10:20 PM

Hey ur still up?! yay!

juddinminime · 11-02-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by silkandsand

Go for it! No muscle lost here!

My hHCG has alcohol. Worked just fine for me!

I have seen that w/great results....But what I have read

juddinminime · 11-02-2010, 10:30 PM

Tee-hee my first pic's I didnt take bare ones.....But hopefully will take some w/bikini when I get there.....

CJoy · 11-02-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by joflora

I'm a little disappointed tonight, I have been researching hhcg and hcg.....
Without getting into to much details about what I have learned and being careful w/my words...(moderators)
The kind with alcohol in the ingredients is not good.....Basically....

I feel disappointed and wonder if it is going to make a difference w/me?

joflora: Not sure where you read that. My drops seem to be working just fine. Here is what I've found so far.

Here is a bit of what I've found
~ The alcohol base in homeopathic remedies is required by the FDA as a preservative in liquid formulas. To meet F.D.A. approved preservation, sub-lingual hCG Diet drops can contain alcohol.

~ Homeopathic remedies are alcohol (and sometimes water) based solutions containing small amounts of certain naturally occurring plants, minerals, animal products, or chemicals. The term "homeopathy" comes from the Greek words "homoios" (similar) and "pathos" (suffering). There is absolutely no difference in the amount of hCG between a water-based solution and a solution containing alcohol.

~ All professionals know that the alcohol does not kill the hormone.

~ hCG can be absorbed more efficiently through an alcohol based solution as the alcohol accelerates the process of absorption.

~ hCG can survive for years in an alcohol-based formula versus only days for a water-based formula.

~ Alcohol free hCG should be refrigerated at all times once it is opened.

There's more. Just google hcg with alcohol or without alcohol and keep looking.

CJoy · 11-02-2010, 10:41 PM

silkandsand: You look amazing. I'm thrilled for you, congrats on your results!

juddinminime · 11-02-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CJoy

joflora: Not sure where you read that. My drops seem to be working just fine. Here is what I've found so far.

Here is a bit of what I've found
~ The alcohol base in homeopathic remedies is required by the FDA as a preservative in liquid formulas. To meet F.D.A. approved preservation, sub-lingual hCG Diet drops can contain alcohol.

~ Homeopathic remedies are alcohol (and sometimes water) based solutions containing small amounts of certain naturally occurring plants, minerals, animal products, or chemicals. The term "homeopathy" comes from the Greek words "homoios" (similar) and "pathos" (suffering). There is absolutely no difference in the amount of hCG between a water-based solution and a solution containing alcohol.

~ All professionals know that the alcohol does not kill the hormone.

~ hCG can be absorbed more efficiently through an alcohol based solution as the alcohol accelerates the process of absorption.

~ hCG can survive for years in an alcohol-based formula versus only days for a water-based formula.

~ Alcohol free hCG should be refrigerated at all times once it is opened.

There's more. Just google hcg with alcohol or without alcohol and keep looking.

Ive read the total opposite from what you have told me....I have seen your guys results here the photo's dont lie...I cant tell u where I got this info from..But read:Real HCG is an organic, live substance. Alcohol totally destroys it.
(This is quite a debate) Wish I could talk more about it and feel comfortable talking about it but dont want to overstep the rules...I am just afraid and hope this works...

juddinminime · 11-02-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CJoy

silkandsand: You look amazing. I'm thrilled for you, congrats on your results!

She really has done great work w/this!

CJoy · 11-02-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joflora

Ive read the total opposite from what you have told me....I have seen your guys results here the photo's dont lie...I cant tell u where I got this info from..But read:Real HCG is an organic, live substance. Alcohol totally destroys it.
(This is quite a debate) Wish I could talk more about it and feel comfortable talking about it but dont want to overstep the rules...I am just afraid and hope this works...

joflora: Also found.

HCG is a naturally occurring peptide (protein) hormone and therefore can't be considered "alive." Alcohol doesn't kill or neutralize hormones. If it did, you'd be killing your own hormones when you drank an alcoholic beverage and the alcohol entered your blood stream. Even the injectible prescription HCG is offered in an alcohol solution.

I do see a few sites that do not advocate drops with alcohol, purists IMO.

paulabob · 11-03-2010, 04:16 AM

Silk, GREAT results!!!!

juddinminime · 11-03-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CJoy

joflora: Also found.

HCG is a naturally occurring peptide (protein) hormone and therefore can't be considered "alive." Alcohol doesn't kill or neutralize hormones. If it did, you'd be killing your own hormones when you drank an alcoholic beverage and the alcohol entered your blood stream. Even the injectible prescription HCG is offered in an alcohol solution.

I do see a few sites that do not advocate drops with alcohol, purists IMO.

TY for finding this info.....Both sides are making themselves sound good.....

jabbok · 11-03-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joflora

TY for finding this info.....Both sides are making themselves sound good.....

I have read that you need the alcohol and that you don't, the drops I am using don't have any but it seems that people who are using either ones are doing good. Don't give up.

juddinminime · 11-03-2010, 07:26 AM

Ty jabbok I wont give up just flustered in hoping I am doing this right....I dont want to loose the weight then gain it all back..
And I was to busy researching the protocol and rules to even think of researching the drops before I dove right on in.

jabbok · 11-03-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by joflora

Ty jabbok I wont give up just flustered in hoping I am doing this right....I dont want to loose the weight then gain it all back..
And I was to busy researching the protocol and rules to even think of researching the drops before I dove right on in.

How much weight do you have to lose? Maybe you need to add a little more protein in or switch up your veggies. Do you have 2 diffent proteins in a day, I read that we shouldn't be eating the same thing for both meals so try switching up the veggies and meat.

paulabob · 11-03-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by joflora

Ty jabbok I wont give up just flustered in hoping I am doing this right....I dont want to loose the weight then gain it all back..
And I was to busy researching the protocol and rules to even think of researching the drops before I dove right on in.

Not sure if your stats are updated or not, but you are losing exactly 1/2 pound per day on average. That is what I lose, and it's a fantastic result!

Unfortunately it can be hard to watch some of our friends on the boards lose at twice the rate. But I'm grateful for what I've got!

juddinminime · 11-03-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jabbok

How much weight do you have to lose? Maybe you need to add a little more protein in or switch up your veggies. Do you have 2 diffent proteins in a day, I read that we shouldn't be eating the same thing for both meals so try switching up the veggies and meat.

I did have the same thing two times yesterday..

juddinminime · 11-03-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by paulabob

Not sure if your stats are updated or not, but you are losing exactly 1/2 pound per day on average. That is what I lose, and it's a fantastic result!

Unfortunately it can be hard to watch some of our friends on the boards lose at twice the rate. But I'm grateful for what I've got!

Yes that it what it turned out being in the second week of starting.."shuckers!"
But I am w/you on this

"I'll take it too!"

Amity79 · 11-03-2010, 08:19 AM

I think I would like to try this....but have budget restraints. I like the fact that I don't need to spend alot on food like with lowcarb....as I have very little appetite and do not cook. So, could someone pm me and let me know what brand of juice they ordered that was cheap but works??

Thanks!

juddinminime · 11-03-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Amity79

I think I would like to try this....but have budget restraints. I like the fact that I don't need to spend alot on food like with lowcarb....as I have very little appetite and do not cook. So, could someone pm me and let me know what brand of juice they ordered that was cheap but works??

Thanks!

Sorry Amity....It's against the rules of the thread we would get in trouble if we did that.

tempted_by_food · 11-03-2010, 08:24 AM

Amity...I used Intermountain HCG my 1st round and now this round it worked well for me, it was delivered fast and was very cheap, just goggle it.

tempted_by_food · 11-03-2010, 08:25 AM

Silk...You look stunning!!!!

paulabob · 11-03-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joflora

Sorry Amity....It's against the rules of the thread we would get in trouble if we did that.

We can mention brand names but not where we purchase them. I have used both RX and Natural Health Labs, and both lose about 1/2 pound per day on them.

I've heard great things about the brand Netrition sells as well.

silkandsand · 11-03-2010, 09:42 AM

Thanks everyone! I think I see the biggest change in my attitude! I went through my closet today and took out everything that was size 10 and up.

My STBX says he doesn't recognize me and is moaning that I look better now than when we were together. I did this for me. And I still have a round or 2 more to go since I seem to be losing at a much slower rate now. Just feels so good to feel capable of doing this!

joflora, in your shoes I would go for it. My hHCG was all alcohol based and I did great and maintained without ever going outside my 2 lb window after Round 1 even on an extended P4 (which for me meant cake, pizza, etc.) This is the only thing I've ever done where I have felt like a person who isn't constantly obsessing and guilting all the time. The rounds are short (if you want them to be) and so doable...I was only hungry a few times with giant losses afterward during P2. YMMV

juddinminime · 11-03-2010, 11:05 AM

How exciting silkandsand The smaller you get the bigger the attitude

STBX - Well thats just what he gets.

I have the homeopathic kind w/alcohol and I am going to roll with it and get the RX for my second round...."What the hey? That way I can try them both." I am not going to fret over the alcohol anymore

It was driving me crazy....
I am happy w/your results and will be there w/ya soon!

juddinminime · 11-03-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by paulabob

We can mention brand names but not where we purchase them. I have used both RX and Natural Health Labs, and both lose about 1/2 pound per day on them.

I've heard great things about the brand Netrition sells as well.

Okay then....

I have the EVOKE.

Potaty · 11-03-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by joflora

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The kind with alcohol in the ingredients is not good.....Basically....

I feel disappointed and wonder if it is going to make a difference w/me?

That is not true. My mom is a homeopath and ALL of her remedies use alcohol or glycerine to preserve them.

juddinminime · 11-03-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Potaty

That is not true. My mom is a homeopath and ALL of her remedies use alcohol or glycerine to preserve them.

I hope its not true.

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11-02-2010, 08:26 PM	#241
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 9,946 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 155/163/135 WOE: PB&J	joflora, I didn't know. I just did it. And once I started there was no slipping up allowed. Its for such a short time I figured I could do anything for 23 days. You're going to be soooo amazed! Make sure you measure once a week!

11-02-2010, 10:20 PM	#245
juddinminime Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 6,505 Gallery: juddinminime Stats: 217 heaviest 5'9" 38yrs WOE: lc/JUDDD Start Date: Juddd start 1/1/12. 207/ 192.4 /159	Hey ur still up?! yay!

11-02-2010, 10:41 PM	#249
CJoy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 401 Gallery: CJoy WOE: hhCG Start Date: 10.8.2010	silkandsand: You look amazing. I'm thrilled for you, congrats on your results!

11-03-2010, 04:16 AM	#253
paulabob Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,545 Gallery: paulabob Stats: 204/124.6/110 49%/27.4%/20% 5'2" WOE: Atkins/hHcg/Optimal whatever works Start Date: restart March '10	Silk, GREAT results!!!!

11-03-2010, 07:26 AM	#256
juddinminime Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 6,505 Gallery: juddinminime Stats: 217 heaviest 5'9" 38yrs WOE: lc/JUDDD Start Date: Juddd start 1/1/12. 207/ 192.4 /159	Ty jabbok I wont give up just flustered in hoping I am doing this right....I dont want to loose the weight then gain it all back.. And I was to busy researching the protocol and rules to even think of researching the drops before I dove right on in.

11-03-2010, 08:19 AM	#261
Amity79 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 270 Gallery: Amity79 Stats: Cushing's High 380 / Post-Cushing's 278 / Goal 199 WOE: Quasi Atkins Start Date: 10/22/12	I think I would like to try this....but have budget restraints. I like the fact that I don't need to spend alot on food like with lowcarb....as I have very little appetite and do not cook. So, could someone pm me and let me know what brand of juice they ordered that was cheap but works?? Thanks!

11-03-2010, 08:24 AM	#263
tempted_by_food Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,756 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/164/140 WOE: HHCG Rogue Style.... Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	Amity...I used Intermountain HCG my 1st round and now this round it worked well for me, it was delivered fast and was very cheap, just goggle it.

11-03-2010, 08:25 AM	#264
tempted_by_food Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,756 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/164/140 WOE: HHCG Rogue Style.... Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	Silk...You look stunning!!!!

11-03-2010, 09:42 AM	#266
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 9,946 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 155/163/135 WOE: PB&J	Thanks everyone! I think I see the biggest change in my attitude! I went through my closet today and took out everything that was size 10 and up. My STBX says he doesn't recognize me and is moaning that I look better now than when we were together. I did this for me. And I still have a round or 2 more to go since I seem to be losing at a much slower rate now. Just feels so good to feel capable of doing this! joflora, in your shoes I would go for it. My hHCG was all alcohol based and I did great and maintained without ever going outside my 2 lb window after Round 1 even on an extended P4 (which for me meant cake, pizza, etc.) This is the only thing I've ever done where I have felt like a person who isn't constantly obsessing and guilting all the time. The rounds are short (if you want them to be) and so doable...I was only hungry a few times with giant losses afterward during P2. YMMV

11-03-2010, 11:05 AM	#267
juddinminime Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 6,505 Gallery: juddinminime Stats: 217 heaviest 5'9" 38yrs WOE: lc/JUDDD Start Date: Juddd start 1/1/12. 207/ 192.4 /159	How exciting silkandsand The smaller you get the bigger the attitude STBX - Well thats just what he gets. I have the homeopathic kind w/alcohol and I am going to roll with it and get the RX for my second round...."What the hey? That way I can try them both." I am not going to fret over the alcohol anymore It was driving me crazy.... I am happy w/your results and will be there w/ya soon!