Before and During/Afters - HCG

[obraxton]

Originally Posted by paulabob

It's hard to say. I can say it works at least as well at Atkins at removing it and WAY better than my grainy weight watchers days.

I also have a big pooch which has gone down SO much and is responsible for me dropping a lot of sizes.

I mean I know it's never going to be perfect. I remember all my 95 pound great aunts used to complain about their pooches (they were also my height and super skinny). There wasn't much on them but it never was totally gone. Sometimes it's a genetic propensity. I still remember when the pooch formed during my first pregnancy. I hadn't even gained a pound yet, and all of a sudden my belly was sagging. GRRR. At least those kids are worth it!

I didn't measure my pooch to start with, but I do know I've lost 4 inches off of it in the last 20 pounds lost. It looks a LOT better, especially as the stretch marks are less visible without it being so pushed out. It will never be a bikini body...but maybe a tall boy short bikini body with an ultra lift halter.

Hey, I'll take a tankini lol!!! I just am more concerned about the deadly visceral fat that's not seen in my mid section, and figures if my stomach's flatter that fat will be gone too

[torister]

Originally Posted by obraxton

I understand that..but my question is does anyone have any belly fat similar to mine (I gain there first lose their last) and saw a significant change in their belly shape? Just curious is all...already doing HCG and love it.

Gotcha. I have an upper abdomen spare tire that I call my "goo"...its a permanent muffin top, but it is going down!! I also have a lower abdomen roll as well...and that is going away as well. Hope this helps!

[CurveControl]

GREAT PICTURES!!

You have done an amazing job!!


I have two belly rolls, The top one and the bottom one. The top has gone down a LOT, but I have the bottom belly pooch even when I was at 122 pounds because of 3 C sections. I will never have a flat tight belly.

I am more of an hourglass shape (even fat I tend to stay pretty close to the same measurement at my chest and hips) but as I get older I have gotten thicker through the middle. That thickness seems to be coming off.

[obraxton]

Sure hope so...mine is soft but weighs me down. The top will go down but the bottom still has a horrible patch..and that was before the baby came lol. I started to gain weight at around 100lbs and I gained the freshman 15 in my belly...so I look pregnant all the time, if that's not abnormal i don't know what is lol

[shari]

Gracie~can't say it enough...AMAZING transformation.

Here are my pics: I started out at 197 ended at 161. I'm a little over LDW due to going on another cruise (hence doing a round now) but still able to wear size 10s!

progress pics pictures from family photos on webshots

[torister]

As horrified as I am by these pics (and I *AM* ), I am posting them and hopefully I will help one person. The first pic is of me at my highest weight that I know of, the 2nd is of me after I had started Atkins and had lost some weight, the 3rd is of me at about the weight I was when I started HCG (but was taken a year prior to my starting HCG), and finally the last is of me on Thanksgiving. I still have the shirt and jeans I am wearing at my highest. They are the only clothing items I have saved.

Dr. Atkins started me on the road to health....and I am going to get there with Dr. Simeon's protocol.

[paulabob]

Peggy that is amazing progress! I am so glad you shared you are looking terrific! You are looking younger as well as thinner!

But I know what you mean I am in so few pictures my 'before' was taken by someone else's child and I was tagged in facebook. It certainly wasn't one I had taken.

[dawnyama]

Shari

You look so gorgeous!!! Great pics!! Thanks for sharing.

[dawnyama]

Peggy--what can I say other than WOW!!!!! Speechless, I am. What a transformation!! That is incredible. What an amazing journey, eh??!!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by obraxton

Sure hope so...mine is soft but weighs me down. The top will go down but the bottom still has a horrible patch..and that was before the baby came lol. I started to gain weight at around 100lbs and I gained the freshman 15 in my belly...so I look pregnant all the time, if that's not abnormal i don't know what is lol

I have had 4 kids--all birthed by c-sections. The only hope *I* have for a flat belly is to have a tummy tuck. But with the hcg it has gone down quite a bit. Well enough for me to be in a bikini at 40!!! The bikini I found does hide the bottom pooch and the top pooch I have has gone down as well. I have an hourglass shape now too. The plastic surgeon I had a consult with about 9 years ago (I actually saw 2 different ones for 2 opinions at DH's insistence) told me he could give it to me with lipo. I didn't even know I had lost it With the Hhcg I got it myself saving me thousands of $$$!! You will love the shape you are going to get with the hcg!!!

[jabbok]

Great pictures Peggy and Shari you both have done really well.

Peggy you look alot younger in your last picture.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by shari

Gracie~can't say it enough...AMAZING transformation.

Here are my pics: I started out at 197 ended at 161. I'm a little over LDW due to going on another cruise (hence doing a round now) but still able to wear size 10s!

progress pics pictures from family photos on webshots

Shari ~ You are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! You are ONE HAWT MAMA

Originally Posted by torister

As horrified as I am by these pics (and I *AM* ), I am posting them and hopefully I will help one person. The first pic is of me at my highest weight that I know of, the 2nd is of me after I had started Atkins and had lost some weight, the 3rd is of me at about the weight I was when I started HCG (but was taken a year prior to my starting HCG), and finally the last is of me on Thanksgiving. I still have the shirt and jeans I am wearing at my highest. They are the only clothing items I have saved.

Dr. Atkins started me on the road to health....and I am going to get there with Dr. Simeon's protocol.

Peggy ~ HOLY MOLY!!!!!!! There is such a HUGE difference from the first picture to the one from Thanksgiving You can totally tell you lost from your face, stomach, waist, arms, EVERYWHERE!!! You are such a pretty lady no matter what picture!!!! I can't wait to see your pics in about 6 months on your b-day!!!

Oh, and I AGREE - you look about 10+ years younger on your last picture!!!

[Gracie514]

Dessa ~ On the belly pooch discussion - I have one from having three kids but it has definitely gone down. Will it ever go away - I doubt it!!! But, my mom has always been super skinny - we're talking when she got married she weighed 89 pounds at about 5'-5" Now she weighs about 123# and she has a belly pooch. I always chuckle because she wears one of those old fashioned girdles but then the fat pops out of the top I just don't see the point!!!!

[shari]

Originally Posted by torister

As horrified as I am by these pics (and I *AM* ), I am posting them and hopefully I will help one person. The first pic is of me at my highest weight that I know of, the 2nd is of me after I had started Atkins and had lost some weight, the 3rd is of me at about the weight I was when I started HCG (but was taken a year prior to my starting HCG), and finally the last is of me on Thanksgiving. I still have the shirt and jeans I am wearing at my highest. They are the only clothing items I have saved.

Dr. Atkins started me on the road to health....and I am going to get there with Dr. Simeon's protocol.

WOW!! AMAZING transformation. True picture of what following the protocol looks like!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Shari

You look so gorgeous!!! Great pics!! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Dawn

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I have had 4 kids--all birthed by c-sections. The only hope *I* have for a flat belly is to have a tummy tuck. But with the hcg it has gone down quite a bit. Well enough for me to be in a bikini at 40!!! The bikini I found does hide the bottom pooch and the top pooch I have has gone down as well. I have an hourglass shape now too. The plastic surgeon I had a consult with about 9 years ago (I actually saw 2 different ones for 2 opinions at DH's insistence) told me he could give it to me with lipo. I didn't even know I had lost it With the Hhcg I got it myself saving me thousands of $$$!! You will love the shape you are going to get with the hcg!!!

This! I've had 2 c-sections and my lower pooch has gone down significantly since starting hhcg. My true waistline has shrunk tremendously.

Originally Posted by jabbok

Great pictures Peggy and Shari you both have done really well.

Peggy you look alot younger in your last picture.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Shari ~ You are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! You are ONE HAWT MAMA



Peggy ~ HOLY MOLY!!!!!!! There is such a HUGE difference from the first picture to the one from Thanksgiving You can totally tell you lost from your face, stomach, waist, arms, EVERYWHERE!!! You are such a pretty lady no matter what picture!!!! I can't wait to see your pics in about 6 months on your b-day!!!

Oh, and I AGREE - you look about 10+ years younger on your last picture!!!

Thanks Gracie..trying to be like you!!

[obraxton]

When I did my first round of hcg, I had bought a Body Magic corset, and as I was losing I appeared to be reshaping, maybe i'll do that again. I know i'll have the pooch from Elijah (that is worth it lol) but if i can at least have a baby pooch instead of the extra stuff that came before the baby i'll be satisfied.

[12yrslater]

Originally Posted by shari

Gracie~can't say it enough...AMAZING transformation.

Here are my pics: I started out at 197 ended at 161. I'm a little over LDW due to going on another cruise (hence doing a round now) but still able to wear size 10s!

progress pics pictures from family photos on webshots

WTG SHARI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And may I say...You are a beautiful woman!! *batting eyelashes*
(you remind me of the lawyer we use here at work. just had lunch with her yesterday too ) ....

[12yrslater]

Originally Posted by torister

As horrified as I am by these pics (and I *AM* ), I am posting them and hopefully I will help one person. The first pic is of me at my highest weight that I know of, the 2nd is of me after I had started Atkins and had lost some weight, the 3rd is of me at about the weight I was when I started HCG (but was taken a year prior to my starting HCG), and finally the last is of me on Thanksgiving. I still have the shirt and jeans I am wearing at my highest. They are the only clothing items I have saved.

Dr. Atkins started me on the road to health....and I am going to get there with Dr. Simeon's protocol.

AWESOME RESULTS!!!!!!!

[12yrslater]

Originally Posted by obraxton

When I did my first round of hcg, I had bought a Body Magic corset, and as I was losing I appeared to be reshaping, maybe i'll do that again. I know i'll have the pooch from Elijah (that is worth it lol) but if i can at least have a baby pooch instead of the extra stuff that came before the baby i'll be satisfied.

I have the same exact problem!!! It's the "extra stuff" that came before kids (actually for me, before kid #2) that I want to see go BUHBYE!!!

[paulabob]

Shari what awesome pics! I love your hourglass figure! You have done a tremendous job...I can't believe the transformation!

[shari]

Originally Posted by paulabob

Shari what awesome pics! I love your hourglass figure! You have done a tremendous job...I can't believe the transformation!

Aww, thanks!

[Sun_Luvin]

Shari your transformation is just fantastic!! Great job!! All your hard work definitely shows! You're looking great!!

And Peggy! Wow, wow wow!!! I love the latest haircut and your shape and and and!! Don't take this the wrong way (I'm a very emotional person) but your journey and your results just bring tears to my eyes. Fantastic job! You are very inspirational lady!!

[shari]

Originally Posted by obraxton

When I did my first round of hcg, I had bought a Body Magic corset, and as I was losing I appeared to be reshaping, maybe i'll do that again. I know i'll have the pooch from Elijah (that is worth it lol) but if i can at least have a baby pooch instead of the extra stuff that came before the baby i'll be satisfied.

My mom bought this and she swears it works wonders. I've seen her with it on and it truly does take inches off your waist.

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

WTG SHARI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And may I say...You are a beautiful woman!! *batting eyelashes*
(you remind me of the lawyer we use here at work. just had lunch with her yesterday too ) ....

I didn't see this earlier..thanks A LOT!!

Originally Posted by Sun_Luvin

Shari your transformation is just fantastic!! Great job!! All your hard work definitely shows! You're looking great!!

And Peggy! Wow, wow wow!!! I love the latest haircut and your shape and and and!! Don't take this the wrong way (I'm a very emotional person) but your journey and your results just bring tears to my eyes. Fantastic job! You are very inspirational lady!!

Thanks Amy

[torister]

Originally Posted by shari

Here are my pics: I started out at 197 ended at 161. I'm a little over LDW due to going on another cruise (hence doing a round now) but still able to wear size 10s! [/url]

Shari...you are gorgeous! Nice to know that you have been able to maintain as well! Congratulations!!

Originally Posted by paulabob

Peggy that is amazing progress! I am so glad you shared you are looking terrific! You are looking younger as well as thinner!

But I know what you mean I am in so few pictures my 'before' was taken by someone else's child and I was tagged in facebook. It certainly wasn't one I had taken.

Thanks! I feel younger that is for sure! No, I took the pictures and made sure that I was never *in* them....for good reason. :blush:

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Peggy--what can I say other than WOW!!!!! Speechless, I am. What a transformation!! That is incredible. What an amazing journey, eh??!!!

It has been an amazing journey so far. I cannot wait to break into onederland. My goal is to be in onederland by my 47th birthday which is next June!! I sure hope to make it!!

Originally Posted by jabbok

Great pictures Peggy and Shari you both have done really well.

Peggy you look alot younger in your last picture.

Thanks! :blush:

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Peggy ~ HOLY MOLY!!!!!!! There is such a HUGE difference from the first picture to the one from Thanksgiving You can totally tell you lost from your face, stomach, waist, arms, EVERYWHERE!!! You are such a pretty lady no matter what picture!!!! I can't wait to see your pics in about 6 months on your b-day!!!

Oh, and I AGREE - you look about 10+ years younger on your last picture!!!

:blush::blush::blush: Thanks so much.

Originally Posted by shari

WOW!! AMAZING transformation. True picture of what following the protocol looks like!

Thanks Shari

Originally Posted by obraxton

When I did my first round of hcg, I had bought a Body Magic corset, and as I was losing I appeared to be reshaping, maybe i'll do that again.

Your body will continue to reshape thru P3 and P4. I lost inches when I wasn't losing lbs.

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

AWESOME RESULTS!!!!!!!

Thanks!

[CurveControl]

You guys have done amazing! and maintained!

I wish I had taken before pics. I am sure I can find some. I am more interested in having after picks LOL

Even back when I was slim I hated getting pix taken.

[Stevie Renee]

Thank you Peggy for sharing your pictures, your journey and all your thoughtful posts!
You look so happy and healthy! Isn't that key? And that hair cut bob is adorable on you.

Wishing you well to the end!

[Deb294evr]

Great job ladies!!.. Peggy you have taken YEARS off of yourself.. wow.. amazing.. Gracie you are already gorgeous.. just getting tinier...

Shari.. awesome pics but I told you that before...

Everyone brave enough to post pics..... congrats to you!!!!..

Mine are somewhere around here.. but ICK.. not good...

[Mindfulness]

Here's a new one from my date night on Saturday night.

First is very close to 200 lbs this summer, the 2nd is now at 154 lbs.

Round2results.jpg

[dawnyama]

Look at you Stacey!!! You have curves.....very nice!!! Good job on the pounds down!!

[torister]

Originally Posted by Mindfulness

Here's a new one from my date night on Saturday night.

First is very close to 200 lbs this summer, the 2nd is now at 154 lbs.

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Well, holy crap! Look at you! Fabulous!

[CurveControl]

Wow, You are just drop dead gorgeous!!