? for HCG Rougers!

MelissaMidwest · 06-08-2011, 08:03 AM

Hi there! I am Low Carb for a seizure disorder - opting for a modified adkins diet over medication, as long as keytones are produced, I'm good! I was hoping to achieve weightloss as well, but so far it's not working out so well. So here is my question ~ has anybody done low to no carb while VLC? I'm just not sure how important the melba toast is in all this, and I've not had any fruit since starting Low Carb, but I will try berries in place of the apples. I was also thinking of doing the carb-advantage drinks as the primary source of calories...? I really want to reset my metabolism after yrs of dieting, I think that's why I'm not losing on adkins. I would like to lose at least 75 lbs within the next year ~ I'm in no rush as long as it's off for good! I've read Dr. S's P & I and have been reading everything and anything while researching this.

I'm just looking for any input from those that have been-there done-that!

Thanks!
Melissa

Bierarsch · 06-08-2011, 10:10 AM

My husband has epilepsy, and has done very well on the HCG diet. He has done 4 rounds, 3 without the melba toast, and the 4th one WITH the melba toast. It has not affected his epilepsy, but then again, he does not have to be on a LC diet (I am familiar with the diet you're on) for epilepsy.

Personally, I think the melba toast and fruit are important on this diet because it teaches your body how to properly handle fruits and carbs while your hypothalamus is resetting. This is just my personal opinion, though.

dazygyrl · 06-08-2011, 10:54 AM

that's what i have been doing the last 2 days. my menus look like this:

hcg omelet -- 1 whole egg, 3 egg whites, flavored as you like. i love ezsweets, vanilla, cinnamon for morning.

6-8oz chicken breast and a salad with walden farms dressing

another omelet, seasoned savory with mrs. dash.

this has been a very filling and satisfying menu. and i continue my losses.

MelissaMidwest · 06-08-2011, 02:08 PM

Thanks guys!! I just ordered today & can't wait to start!! We have a wedding to go to on Aug. 6th and actually wearing a sundress that can't pass as a mumu lol! would just be awesome

Thanks again!!

Bierarsch · 06-08-2011, 07:03 PM

Good luck, and keep us posted!

paulabob · 06-10-2011, 06:06 AM

I lost a bit better without the fruit, and by replacing some of those calories with a bit of extra protein. So if the carbs aren't medically advisable, there are options.

There are a lot of us longtime lowcarbers that have found hcg to work! I have also rogued it and used blackberries/raspberries too without a problem.

MelissaMidwest · 06-10-2011, 09:55 AM

Wow! Thanks Paula, that is very encouraging! I'm stalking my UPS man waiting for my shipment!! Your stats are amazing & I can't wait

Melissa

06-08-2011, 08:03 AM	#1
MelissaMidwest Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 7 Gallery: MelissaMidwest Stats: 230/227/140 WOE: HHCG kinda rouge Start Date: 06/10/11	? for HCG Rougers! Hi there! I am Low Carb for a seizure disorder - opting for a modified adkins diet over medication, as long as keytones are produced, I'm good! I was hoping to achieve weightloss as well, but so far it's not working out so well. So here is my question ~ has anybody done low to no carb while VLC? I'm just not sure how important the melba toast is in all this, and I've not had any fruit since starting Low Carb, but I will try berries in place of the apples. I was also thinking of doing the carb-advantage drinks as the primary source of calories...? I really want to reset my metabolism after yrs of dieting, I think that's why I'm not losing on adkins. I would like to lose at least 75 lbs within the next year ~ I'm in no rush as long as it's off for good! I've read Dr. S's P & I and have been reading everything and anything while researching this. I'm just looking for any input from those that have been-there done-that! Thanks! Melissa

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06-08-2011, 10:10 AM	#2
Bierarsch Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 381 Gallery: Bierarsch Stats: 200/134.7/129.3/125 WOE: RX HCG Start Date: R4P4	My husband has epilepsy, and has done very well on the HCG diet. He has done 4 rounds, 3 without the melba toast, and the 4th one WITH the melba toast. It has not affected his epilepsy, but then again, he does not have to be on a LC diet (I am familiar with the diet you're on) for epilepsy. Personally, I think the melba toast and fruit are important on this diet because it teaches your body how to properly handle fruits and carbs while your hypothalamus is resetting. This is just my personal opinion, though.

06-08-2011, 10:54 AM	#3
dazygyrl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,576 Gallery: dazygyrl	that's what i have been doing the last 2 days. my menus look like this: hcg omelet -- 1 whole egg, 3 egg whites, flavored as you like. i love ezsweets, vanilla, cinnamon for morning. 6-8oz chicken breast and a salad with walden farms dressing another omelet, seasoned savory with mrs. dash. this has been a very filling and satisfying menu. and i continue my losses.

06-08-2011, 02:08 PM	#4
MelissaMidwest Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 7 Gallery: MelissaMidwest Stats: 230/227/140 WOE: HHCG kinda rouge Start Date: 06/10/11	Thanks guys!! I just ordered today & can't wait to start!! We have a wedding to go to on Aug. 6th and actually wearing a sundress that can't pass as a mumu lol! would just be awesome Thanks again!!

06-08-2011, 07:03 PM	#5
Bierarsch Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 381 Gallery: Bierarsch Stats: 200/134.7/129.3/125 WOE: RX HCG Start Date: R4P4	Good luck, and keep us posted!

06-10-2011, 06:06 AM	#6
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	I lost a bit better without the fruit, and by replacing some of those calories with a bit of extra protein. So if the carbs aren't medically advisable, there are options. There are a lot of us longtime lowcarbers that have found hcg to work! I have also rogued it and used blackberries/raspberries too without a problem.

06-10-2011, 09:55 AM	#7
MelissaMidwest Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 7 Gallery: MelissaMidwest Stats: 230/227/140 WOE: HHCG kinda rouge Start Date: 06/10/11	Wow! Thanks Paula, that is very encouraging! I'm stalking my UPS man waiting for my shipment!! Your stats are amazing & I can't wait Melissa