New to HCG - Old Timer on Low Carb Friends

andipand · 02-28-2013, 02:30 PM

Hi Everyone! I've been on this board for years and love the support here. I had success with Atkins years ago (with the help of this board) but became a vegan and got fat again. I'm 5 2 and 290 lbs and the heaviest I've ever been. I recently found a Dr who in January diagnosed me as Insulin Resistant, Hypothyroid, Adrenal Fatigue, Low b-12. I've been taking meds for a month and today I'm starting the "weight loss" part of thie plan. He has prescribed me sublingual HCG. (tablet) I will start on Saturday. He didn't give me a special diet or anything I just am supposed to take 1 HCG every morning and eat 1200 calories a day. I can't really do low carb because I'm a vegan so most of my foods are bread and rice and beans and salads. I will get my carbs in before noon. I would appreciate any tips or suggestions from folks who are doing the sublingual HCG and any food/eating tips. It seems as if some of you have a special diet to follow and I don't have that, not sure if I need it or the tablet is enough. Looking forward to being a loser and appreciate tips/support

(need to update my stats on the left)

Andipand

shelbyla · 02-28-2013, 03:17 PM

Hi Andi and WELCOME!

I am also hypothyroid and hypo-adrenal and was previously diagnosed with vitamin deficiencies and insulin resistance (since cured). Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone there!

I DO think that the diet component part is very important for hCG to be effective and I'm actually quite shocked that your doctor did not even attempt to help you with that. Boo! The original diet protocol is all over the internet, called Pounds & Inches, and many have found that Robyn Woodall's Weight Loss Apolcalypse is also invaluable. Vegan or not, I would recommend reading both to understand why and how the diet works and the other components to fixing your metabolism. The protocol may seem extreme (I was in COMPLETE denial about it for months before trying it) but with hCG it IS completely doable, even on the very low calories that it calls for.

Anyway, I'm not a vegan but I'm going to go out on a limb here. I would recommend substituting the protein portion of the diet (chicken, fish, beef, shrimp) with some sort of low fat/low carb vegan alternative with equivalent calories. Do you eat tofu? How about protein powders? Either of those may be a decent substitute.

I would encourage you to read the original docs but check this out for a start...

HCG diet short form

It has the basics of the diet. Like I said--don't freak out! It IS doable and really really works!

Good luck!

andipand · 02-28-2013, 03:32 PM

Thank you Shelbyla! You gave me some great info. I have a couple of days before I start so am going to read up and check out the links you suggested. I see from your stats you have had AWESOME success! Thanks for the inspiration

walkingwoman · 03-01-2013, 06:56 AM

Come join us on the March p2 thread! Wishing you a fabulous round!

toomuchbooty · 03-01-2013, 07:14 AM

Andipand- I recommend you get some Sun Warrior vegan protein powder. It could really help you get your protein in during hcg.

torister · 03-01-2013, 07:57 AM

Excellent post Shelby!!

Andi, I am Hypothyroid and am doing just great with the HCG. I don't know anything about eating vegan, but others will prob chime in. I wish you much luck as this protocol works and while I have many more rounds to do, I have never felt better in my adult life!!

andipand · 03-03-2013, 02:56 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome. TMB - I will check out that vegan powder! I've lost 3 lbs in one day. Yeah it's just one day but it's the motivation I needed. (And this bulletin board)

sillyme · 03-03-2013, 04:30 PM

Congrats on your loss!! AMAZING isn't it?!

andipand · 03-04-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sillyme

Congrats on your loss!! AMAZING isn't it?!

Yes, Sillme

I'm so happy!! And I feel great too which is much better than a number on a scale :-)

blondie60923 · 03-06-2013, 09:44 AM

Hi ... there are a couple different protocols. One is 500 calories and one is 800 calories. I know Dr. Simeon's is 500 and the one I'm doing is 800 calories by Dr. Lipman. If you decided to do the 800 calorie protocol, you can order the literature from his office (Dr. Lipman located in Miami, Florida) and it's inexpensive. Hope this helps and good luck!

andipand · 03-06-2013, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blondie60923

Hi ... there are a couple different protocols. One is 500 calories and one is 800 calories. I know Dr. Simeon's is 500 and the one I'm doing is 800 calories by Dr. Lipman. If you decided to do the 800 calorie protocol, you can order the literature from his office (Dr. Lipman located in Miami, Florida) and it's inexpensive. Hope this helps and good luck!

That's great info Blondie because I'm not really on a Protocol. Just eating 1200 calories a day no carbs after 1:00 pm. Right now I'm losing but I'm sure it's just water weight. I'm going to contact Dr. Lipman

02-28-2013, 02:30 PM	#1
andipand Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 390 Gallery: andipand Stats: 290/275/150 WOE: HCG/modified Start Date: 03/02/2013	New to HCG - Old Timer on Low Carb Friends Hi Everyone! I've been on this board for years and love the support here. I had success with Atkins years ago (with the help of this board) but became a vegan and got fat again. I'm 5 2 and 290 lbs and the heaviest I've ever been. I recently found a Dr who in January diagnosed me as Insulin Resistant, Hypothyroid, Adrenal Fatigue, Low b-12. I've been taking meds for a month and today I'm starting the "weight loss" part of thie plan. He has prescribed me sublingual HCG. (tablet) I will start on Saturday. He didn't give me a special diet or anything I just am supposed to take 1 HCG every morning and eat 1200 calories a day. I can't really do low carb because I'm a vegan so most of my foods are bread and rice and beans and salads. I will get my carbs in before noon. I would appreciate any tips or suggestions from folks who are doing the sublingual HCG and any food/eating tips. It seems as if some of you have a special diet to follow and I don't have that, not sure if I need it or the tablet is enough. Looking forward to being a loser and appreciate tips/support (need to update my stats on the left) Andipand

02-28-2013, 03:17 PM	#2
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	Hi Andi and WELCOME! I am also hypothyroid and hypo-adrenal and was previously diagnosed with vitamin deficiencies and insulin resistance (since cured). Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone there! I DO think that the diet component part is very important for hCG to be effective and I'm actually quite shocked that your doctor did not even attempt to help you with that. Boo! The original diet protocol is all over the internet, called Pounds & Inches, and many have found that Robyn Woodall's Weight Loss Apolcalypse is also invaluable. Vegan or not, I would recommend reading both to understand why and how the diet works and the other components to fixing your metabolism. The protocol may seem extreme (I was in COMPLETE denial about it for months before trying it) but with hCG it IS completely doable, even on the very low calories that it calls for. Anyway, I'm not a vegan but I'm going to go out on a limb here. I would recommend substituting the protein portion of the diet (chicken, fish, beef, shrimp) with some sort of low fat/low carb vegan alternative with equivalent calories. Do you eat tofu? How about protein powders? Either of those may be a decent substitute. I would encourage you to read the original docs but check this out for a start... HCG diet short form It has the basics of the diet. Like I said--don't freak out! It IS doable and really really works! Good luck! __________________ Pre-hhCG cleanse (P1) - 01/03/2011, 12 days, 210 -> 200 hhCG round 1 - 01/15/2011, 32 days, drops, 10/10/10, 200 -> 175 hhCG round 2 - 04/15/2011, 38 days, drops & pellets, 10/4/10, 177 -> 154 hhCG round 3 - 01/03/2012, 23 days, pellets, 3/3/3, 157 -> 141 _hCG round 4 - 05/05/2012, 24 days, rx hCG, 125IU, 148 -> 136 _hCG round 5 - 08/11/2012, 26 days, rx hCG, 125IU, 159 -> 140

02-28-2013, 03:32 PM	#3
andipand Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 390 Gallery: andipand Stats: 290/275/150 WOE: HCG/modified Start Date: 03/02/2013	Thank you Thank you Shelbyla! You gave me some great info. I have a couple of days before I start so am going to read up and check out the links you suggested. I see from your stats you have had AWESOME success! Thanks for the inspiration

03-06-2013, 09:44 AM	#10
blondie60923 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 38 Gallery: blondie60923 Stats: 210/192/125 Atkins/HCG Restart: 208.6/208.6/125 WOE: Atkins/HCG Restart: HCG RX Injections Start Date: December 26, 2012	Welcome Hi ... there are a couple different protocols. One is 500 calories and one is 800 calories. I know Dr. Simeon's is 500 and the one I'm doing is 800 calories by Dr. Lipman. If you decided to do the 800 calorie protocol, you can order the literature from his office (Dr. Lipman located in Miami, Florida) and it's inexpensive. Hope this helps and good luck!

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03-01-2013, 06:56 AM	#4
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,081 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Come join us on the March p2 thread! Wishing you a fabulous round!

03-01-2013, 07:14 AM	#5
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	Andipand- I recommend you get some Sun Warrior vegan protein powder. It could really help you get your protein in during hcg.

03-01-2013, 07:57 AM	#6
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	Excellent post Shelby!! Andi, I am Hypothyroid and am doing just great with the HCG. I don't know anything about eating vegan, but others will prob chime in. I wish you much luck as this protocol works and while I have many more rounds to do, I have never felt better in my adult life!!

03-03-2013, 02:56 PM	#7
andipand Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 390 Gallery: andipand Stats: 290/275/150 WOE: HCG/modified Start Date: 03/02/2013	Thank you all for the warm welcome. TMB - I will check out that vegan powder! I've lost 3 lbs in one day. Yeah it's just one day but it's the motivation I needed. (And this bulletin board)

03-03-2013, 04:30 PM	#8
sillyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 950 Gallery: sillyme Stats: 328/198.4/160 WOE: Atkins for the first 100 now hHCG Start Date: Jan 2/07- restart Sept 2010	Congrats on your loss!! AMAZING isn't it?!