Rogue folks - Can you combine HCg & Low Carb?

[Brandieelynne]

I'm just curious. I was doing this by protocol last time but I didn't make it past a week, lol!

So I went back to what I know has worked for me in the past - very low carb. But I was wondering, have any of you had success using both Hcg and low carb?

Thank you

[beachagain]

people do it by omitting the melba and fruit, but I say why?

I've done LC for so long I welcomed having free rein to eat fruit and the little bit of grain this has

Then again, rogue means something to everyone...like adding different vegies or mixing them...I'm not sure what everyone is doing...but I am a strictly protocol kind of girl...If I were you, I'd look at the rogue threads

[aandd]

I am using hHCG, and eating about 1000-1200 cals per day, with 19g of Carb. I've had a lot of success - much more so than following protocol. The 500 cals was just killing me.

I'm down about 20 lbs, 10 after I switched to low carb. But I feel so much better on a daily basis. I don't feel the need to cheat at all... there's just so much out there for low carb diets and recipes.

[beachagain]

see!!! ...told you there would be good posts around...I have heard of people doing rogue ALL kinds of different ways

[Brandieelynne]

Thanks guys, how interesting! I'm going to try it. I felt weak/dizzy on 500 cal/day so I think I'll experiment and try LC with HCg. Unless of course I start gaining weight, LOL!

[Amity79]

I am starting LC with HCG...this is day 3 and I am down 4 pounds. I did this before close to the plan...but didn't get very far....didn't lose anything either.

I have about 90 to go....

[momtocj7mea]

Are you guys doing the drops or the shots? I got the drops but I am wondering if they really work or if it is just the super low calories and the placebo effect that works. I am actually a little scared about taking my calories that low, but I am willing to try it for a week or so

[Brandieelynne]

I use the hHCg pellets by Intermountain. Please let me know if you're successful...jury is still out for me!

[momtocj7mea]

I sure will!

[LoriSax]

So, aand, you just got what kind of drops?? And you follow a low carb diet, and make sure you eat between 1000-1200 calories a day, and you are losing?? I would love to take off another 10 lbs., but I do not want to go to protocol again. Can you just give us a few specifics please?? Thanks!!
Lori

[aandd]

Originally Posted by LoriSax

So, aand, you just got what kind of drops?? And you follow a low carb diet, and make sure you eat between 1000-1200 calories a day, and you are losing?? I would love to take off another 10 lbs., but I do not want to go to protocol again. Can you just give us a few specifics please?? Thanks!!
Lori

Sure... I use Intermountain Drops from Netrition. My macros are 65% Fat, 35% Protein, and 5% Carbs. I lift weights and do a little bit of cardio 3 times a week. I really HATE cardio, so rarely make it above 12-15 minutes. I'm not sure there are any mmore specifics other than that... I'm happy to answer any questions though...

[TerriMM]

I stall every round about the second week and start alternating calories from about 700-800 on down days to 1100-1400 on up days. It really picks up my losses; I feel great and enjoy it a lot more. I usually low carb it on up days and just lately adding more fat has really kicked up my losses.
I work out every other day with a squat/lift routine for 10 minutes and Pilates for 5-10 minutes focusing on abs. I power walk every chance I get anywhere for 30 minutes to just running errands. It always appears I'm in a hurry

[Maureen in Italy]

Originally Posted by momtocj7mea

Are you guys doing the drops or the shots? I got the drops but I am wondering if they really work or if it is just the super low calories and the placebo effect that works. I am actually a little scared about taking my calories that low, but I am willing to try it for a week or so

If your drops are good it's definitely not a placebo effect. (No matter what you read) With bad drops you feel terrible. With good drops you feel good on the 500 calories, are only hungry close to mealtimes (have proteins preprepared) and you'll probably be colder than usual. It works and really you should give it a chance the way it was written so you can adjust down the road if you need to.