Anyone here try that HCG diet??

[whoff13]

Hello to all.......

Welcome all the newbies !!!!

Happy to see more & more people getting their life/health in order.
I am finally down a bit. My 1st injection day = 164, loaded 3 days = 165.2, R1 Ph2 VLCD 11 = 155.2, TOTAL LOSS from load days = 10 lbs. I am hoping that I will continue to lose, so that I will reach (at least) 145-148 by my last injection on R1. This would mean that I would have to release at least .8 per day. We will see how it goes. I am hopeful that R2 will go as well.

I am very leary and worried about gaining, once I have gone onto Ph 3/4. I am VERY hopeful that my clinic will be by my side and HELP me. I feel they will, so far they have been helpful and share all info.

I hope you all have a great & successful day !!!
Remember to smile & be thankful !!!

[Dialee]

Originally Posted by trombonegirl

Hi! My name is Tracy. I am new to hcg. I am on day 11 of VLCD. So far everything has gone pretty smooth. I had looked at your forum prior to starting my hcg, but finally joined yesterday. There were some posts in the past that were commenting on the homeopathic hcg. That is what I am using and having success with. I have lost 13.4 lbs from my pre-load weight and 15.9 from my load weight. So for anyone that doesn't like shots, this is a great way to go too!

Hi Tracy - Good going on the weight/fat loss
I have a question about the hcg you're using - is it OraThin by any chance? I was thinking about ordering it (NaturalCureStore.com). If it isn't that one, would you be so kind as to let me know what/where you get it from? Thanks, and KUTGW

[chessie2m]

Originally Posted by Dialee

Hi Tracy - Good going on the weight/fat loss
I have a question about the hcg you're using - is it OraThin by any chance? I was thinking about ordering it (NaturalCureStore.com). If it isn't that one, would you be so kind as to let me know what/where you get it from? Thanks, and KUTGW

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Dont order the oraThin..I was scammed into buying that before I bought the real stuff. There is actually no hcg at all in it. I spend like 125.00..total rip off.
If you want to order the SL hcg I would recommend you pm Barbara(ragdoll24), she can give you the ordering link. I dont dare send to you for fear of messing it up...I am still a newbie Hope this helps..
Jessie [/COLOR]

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by Dialee

is it OraThin by any chance? I was thinking about ordering it (NaturalCureStore.com). If it isn't that one, would you be so kind as to let me know what/where you get it from? Thanks, and KUTGW

[COLOR="Purple"]EJ & Dialee[/COLOR] As Jessie mentioned Ora Thin IS NOT hCG & is a rip-off, do NOT order that.
Drugdelivery.ca is having a sale on hCG but you must order within the next two days. It's a new brand called Lupi, you get one for free when you order three, I believe. Lupi is the brand name that's on sale. It's officially called Pregnyl hCG Lupi.
I ordered three vials - one vial should last close to a month. It's always good to have extra since you have to pay approx $30.00 S&H.
Buy Hcg Pregnyl Online Now

[Dialee]

Barbara - What size did you order - 2,000/5,000 or 10,000?
Also, I don't see anything about the Buy 3/Get 1 Free offer.
Thanks for your help.

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by Dialee

Barbara - What size did you order - 2,000/5,000 or 10,000? Also, I don't see anything about the Buy 3/Get 1 Free offer.
Thanks for your help.

Order the 5000 iu & call them to order & to get the free vial. Don't do the free lifetime shipping, I heard it isn't worth it.
Hugs, Barbara

[coxbowen]

Good morning everyone!

Geessh...I just posted a big post and our computer wouldn't accept it, security thing blocked it, luckily I have two computers.... So I hope this one goes through.

Down 1.8 this morning after my first vlcd day! I had one meal and I put all of my allotment of meat in that meal, so I had 6oz fish, 7small asparagus spears, one apple and one melba round cracker. I made the fish and veggie with acv and spices, I put it in a foil packet and bake it, it was very good. I also made my lunch for today the same way, but with chicken and asparagus, and I will have strawberries today...
I also have such a headache from the stuff,I never get headaches, so I know it's from that, but it's toleratable. I am so happy to have lost this much so far, I know that I'll be able to get down to goal now!!

Sweetpie, I ordered the Lupi and I called them, I didn't see the sale either, but I knew about it cause they sent me a e-mail telling me about the sale, so I ordered 6 vials and I will get 2 free, so I'll have 8 comming. I'm sharing with a freind.

Let's see if this posts before I write too much again. Have a good day.

O.k., It went.

I saved an oz from my meal yesterday for dinner if I got too hungry, but I found I didn't need it. It's almost lunch time and I'm still not hungry, but I'll eat anyway so I will be on a shcedule, my body likes it better that way.

Everyone is doing so good, congrats everyone!!

[Ragdoll24]

[COLOR="Purple"]Cindy[/COLOR] 1.8 lbs is terrific

[COLOR="Blue"]CrazyMotorcycler & everyone[/COLOR] I found the link to Pizza for One that Terri's DH Bob created, looks yummy: Loaded Pizza for 1 / Lots of Pics / Just 283 calories!

[sweetypie]

Originally Posted by Ragdoll24

Order the 5000 iu & call them to order & to get the free vial. Don't do the free lifetime shipping, I heard it isn't worth it.
Hugs, Barbara

[COLOR="Blue"]Hi Barbara and thanks for the info! You are looking great! I plan to post a photo soon.

Thanks for all your help and info on ordering, I plan to order today. I just looked at my Releana bottle and I take 0.25 ml twice a day. The bottle says it has 11,562 usp units? Do you understand what this means? Will the 5000 iu be enough for a month or do I need 10000 to keep at the level am I on? This is greek to me! Hope this isn't too confusing, but I am lost!

Thanks for any help...

Smiles,
ej[/COLOR]

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by sweetypie

[COLOR="Blue"]Hi Barbara and thanks for the info! You are looking great! I plan to post a photo soon.

Thanks for all your help and info on ordering, I plan to order today. I just looked at my Releana bottle and I take 0.25 ml twice a day. The bottle says it has 11,562 usp units? Do you understand what this means? Will the 5000 iu be enough for a month or do I need 10000 to keep at the level am I on? This is greek to me! Hope this isn't too confusing, but I am lost! Thanks for any help...Smiles,ej[/COLOR]

[COLOR="Purple"]EJ[/COLOR] I'm relatively new to hCG also. I'm pretty sure you can use the 5000 iu vial but PLEASE post this question on
www.myhcgjourney.com/forumsas the people there are very experienced & can guide you properly. Right now the website is down but it should be up sometime later today. There's a forum thread for "I need support or help" that's where I would post or post under Sublingual thread. HTH, Barbara

[sweetypie]

Originally Posted by Ragdoll24

[COLOR="Purple"]EJ[/COLOR] I'm relatively new to hCG also. I'm pretty sure you can use the 5000 iu vial but PLEASE post this question on
My HCG Journey Community Forums - Powered by vBulletinas the people there are very experienced & can guide you properly. Right now the website is down but it should be up sometime later today. There's a forum thread for "I need support or help" that's where I would post or post under Sublingual thread. HTH, Barbara

[COLOR="Blue"]Thanks once again! No wonder I couldn't post there a while ago. You mentioned that site to me earlier and I visit it every now and then. I'll try it a bit later. I just looked at the link you sent me, and I am amazed at the price...it's so much more affordable! So far, I have paid over $700 for 2 visits to the clinic, and 2 months of Releana. The visits are a joke...just weigh you, draw blood, and refill Releana. Oh well, now I know...

Thanks again my hcg friend!

Smiles,
ej[/COLOR]

[sweetypie]

Sweetpie, I ordered the Lupi and I called them, I didn't see the sale either, but I knew about it cause they sent me a e-mail telling me about the sale, so I ordered 6 vials and I will get 2 free, so I'll have 8 comming. I'm sharing with a freind.

[COLOR="Blue"]Thanks for your help, and the info. I started oral hcg (Releana) about 6 weeks ago, and I'm so pleased with my losses although slower than some of you because I have a thyroid issue. On Sept. 16th, I started at 164 after loading for 2 days, and am now at 138. Woohoo!!!! 120 is my goal, but may go 5 more depends on how I look/feel in my clothes. In fact, alittle funny here...yesterday my hubby and I were shopping in differnet parts of the store. He came from behind me me just ... he had "lost" me...and from behind did not know it was me because he didn't recognize my "fanny"! How funny to me! And, how proud I am to be losing!

I will be placing an order later today, I am waiting for some help about the number of unit/s I need to order per months supply. Also, what are you mixing your oral with? I assume since I don't inject, it can be mixed with distilled water and vodka/gin?

On the great start!

Smiles,
ej[/COLOR]

[Ragdoll24]

[COLOR="Purple"]Sweetypie[/COLOR] I sent your question by PM on myhcgjourney to EweWho, who is Regina & the resident sublingual expert. If she sends her reply to me, I'll post it here for you. Regards, Barbara P.S. If you don't get an answer by the end of the day, I recommend ordering the 5000 iu as that's what most people order & then they adjust their doses to get to the level they were at. For example you MAY in the future be taking point 5 instead of .25 twice a day. Regina will help you out, I'm sure.

[Ragdoll24]

[COLOR="Purple"]Sweetypie[/COLOR] Check your PM on myhcgjourney.com Regina has answered your questions. HTH, Barbara

[sweetypie]

Originally Posted by Ragdoll24

[COLOR="Purple"]Sweetypie[/COLOR] Check your PM on myhcgjourney.com Regina has answered your questions. HTH, Barbara

[COLOR="Blue"]I'm on the phone right now (on hold) to place my order. A friend/neighbor is also on Releana and her hubby has wanted to start but hasn't because of the $$$. Now they are both gonna be on it as we will be ordering together...20 vials plus the freebies! WOW what a savings! But, each vial should last only 2 weeks or so? I've been spending around $400 per month. What a mark-up! [/COLOR]

[COLOR="Blue"]You are a blessing Barbara, thank you so much!!!

ej[/COLOR]

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by sweetypie

[COLOR="Blue"]I'm on the phone right now (on hold) to place my order. A friend/neighbor is also on Releana and her hubby has wanted to start but hasn't because of the $$$. Now they are both gonna be on it as we will be ordering together...20 vials plus the freebies! WOW what a savings! But, each vial should last only 2 weeks or so? I've been spending around $400 per month. What a mark-up! [/COLOR]

[COLOR="Blue"]You are a blessing Barbara, thank you so much!!!ej[/COLOR]

[COLOR="Purple"]EJ[/COLOR] Happy to see that you & your neighbor will be saving $$$. I've read that some of the clinics give extra added value by having guest speaker & recipe tastings. Too bad that your clinic didn't make much of an attempt to give you some added value for the big bucks you were spending.
Years ago I went to a clinic that didn't charge all that much but I don't think they gave me Dr. S.'s protocol diet. I only stayed with them for a short time since I was hardly releasing any weight because I wasn't doing it correctly.
Hugs, Barbara

[coxbowen]

Sweetypie, if you get the 5000iu, that will last 23 days. At least thats what I thought. I'm glad you got the sale, I did too, it's totally worth it. And it came within 2 weeks.
Good luck hun!!

[CrazyMotorcycler]

Originally Posted by Ragdoll24

I found the link to Pizza for One that Terri's DH Bob created, looks yummy: Loaded Pizza for 1 / Lots of Pics / Just 283 calories!

Awesome thanks! I didn't see this post and did a search for virgobaby with the word pizza. I ended up going through at least 10 pages. Do you think I have a pizza problem?

[Gonnabe]

I feel like I already know most everyone here...I have literally spent hours and hours reading, laughing, applauding, and commensurating (sorry couldn't think of a shorter word) through every single post!

I may or may not be one of the oldest here...time will tell! I know I am not too old to learn new tricks though...I am looking forward to the journey!

I have ordered my HCG...I place my order 10/20 and received confirmation of shipment 10/31.

I will do SL at 125 I would love to go straight through but will the holidays coming up...I just don't know especially since we will travel both holidays.
Maybe I can get my days in between the holidays...depends on when the stuff arrives! I am hoping it will only take two rounds...to lose 50 lbs but we'll see won't we!

Hope everyone has a good night!

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by Gonnabe

I feel like I already know most everyone here...I have literally spent hours and hours reading, laughing, applauding, and commensurating (sorry couldn't think of a shorter word) through every single post!

I may or may not be one of the oldest here...time will tell! I know I am not too old to learn new tricks though...I am looking forward to the journey!

I have ordered my HCG...I place my order 10/20 and received confirmation of shipment 10/31.

I will do SL at 125 I would love to go straight through but will the holidays coming up...I just don't know especially since we will travel both holidays.
Maybe I can get my days in between the holidays...depends on when the stuff arrives! I am hoping it will only take two rounds...to lose 50 lbs but we'll see won't we! Hope everyone has a good night!

[COLOR="Purple"]GonnaBe [/COLOR] It's great to have you joining us. You did the smart thing by reading all the posts. Also go to myhcgjourney.com and the yahoo hcgdieters websites to check out their posts. It helps to get well versed on the protocol.
Please don't set yourself up for disappointment by expecting to release 50 lbs with two rounds of hCG. It's possible but may not happen as our bodies have a "mind" of their own with releasing lbs. I always tell myself that it doesn't matter how fast I can release the lbs. unless I can learn to maintain the new lower number

Originally Posted by CrazyMotorcycler

Do you think I have a pizza problem?

[COLOR="Purple"]CrazyMotorcycler[/COLOR] Many carb cycling books recommend a carb up day once a week & the food of choice is pizza, (the perfect food)

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]R2, Phase 2, Day 7 6.2 lbs down in 6 full days of 500 VLCD[/COLOR] 4/10ths below LIW and 8/10ths away from lowest number I saw a few days after P2 the last time around.
I went to water aerobics yesterday. It was fun but exhausting. I am well rested today because my brief nap early last evening became a very long nights sleep.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's results on their hCG journey. Please report in folks
Barbara

[chessie2m]

[COLOR="Sienna"]Good Morning...down another .4 pounds. So today is 1 week(that includes the 2 days of loading) and I am down a total of 7.6 pounds. I was hoping for a little more today, but now I feel like it is true fat I am losing and not water weight. So a half a pound of fat is great for 1 day.
Barbara...great job..what is your goal this time around. Do you usually eat the 2 fruits? I have been enjoying my half grapefruit and apple everyday, but I wonder if I would lose faster if I switch the fruits with a veggie...I do not do the toast.

Cindy...great job on the loss!! What are you eating for your meal today...I need some ideas.

Motorcycler...I cant stop thinking about pizza now!!! That low carb pizza is the first thing I am going to eat when I am done with this...I also was cracking up about releasing the fat into the wild...lol!!!
Well, I am off to eat my grapefruit and watch the news...talk to you soon
Jessie[/COLOR]

[sweetypie]

Originally Posted by coxbowen

Sweetypie, if you get the 5000iu, that will last 23 days. At least thats what I thought. I'm glad you got the sale, I did too, it's totally worth it. And it came within 2 weeks.
Good luck hun!!

[COLOR="Blue"]Good morning! I am glad to have it ordered..I think /hope I have enough to last until it comes. Now I have to read up on how to mix it.

When you ordered yours, did it come from Singapore? That's where this Lupi is coming from. I hope it gets here within 3 weeks as promised.

You are doing great...keep it up girl. We are all on this journey together.

Happy TGIF!

Smiles,
ej[/COLOR]

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by chessie2m

[COLOR="Sienna"]Good Morning...down another .4 pounds. So today is 1 week(that includes the 2 days of loading) and I am down a total of 7.6 pounds. I was hoping for a little more today, but now I feel like it is true fat I am losing and not water weight. So a half a pound of fat is great for 1 day.
Barbara...great job..what is your goal this time around. Do you usually eat the 2 fruits? I have been enjoying my half grapefruit and apple everyday, but I wonder if I would lose faster if I switch the fruits with a veggie...I do not do the toast. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="Blue"]Jessie[/COLOR] on being down 7.6 lbs and .4 today
I only eat one fruit per day (either an apple made into applesauce or frozen strawberries made into a sorbet) but I have lots of fresh salsa/chopped tomatoes so I count these portions as veggie & fruit. I actually think I lose better with the fruit but since I don't do any other veggies but onion & tomato, I can't know for sure. On the one day I left out the apple I didn't lose as much the next day but that could be because my losses were slowing down anyway. Don't try to "tweak" too much since doing 500 VLCD is hard enough as it is & please don't omit the protein.
I also don't eat the toast/grissini, although I have it in the house "just in case". The grissini tastes so good that I'm afraid one would not be enough once I start eating it.
I'm thinking of lowering my goal to 112 lbs to give me wiggle room since some of the clinics have said that people can gain back 7 lbs in maintenace. I'm going to take it slow and not rush anything. I'll see where my body wants to settle. I may try a planned interruption during this Phase 2 to see if I can maintain for a few days but won't think about it until I have another full week of Phase 2 under my belt this time around. If my weight release starts to stall maybe I'll up my calories to 800 to see what happens.
This is all a learning experience for each of us to see where hCG along with our body will take us when close to goal

[COLOR="Purple"]EJ[/COLOR] I believe the other brands of hCG come from other European counties, one brand comes from India & the other brand may come from Spain. Regardless of where they come from they are exactly the same Pregnyl hCG. Guess we'll have wait to see if the Lupi comes faster from Singapore than it takes for the other brands. Glad you were able to get your order in

Barbara

[chessie2m]

Barbara,
Does it matter what time I take the sl. I have been taking it first thing in the morning and then late at night, right before bed. TIA.
Jessie

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by chessie2m

Barbara,
Does it matter what time I take the sl. I have been taking it first thing in the morning and then late at night, right before bed. TIA. Jessie

[COLOR="Blue"]Jessie[/COLOR] I really don't know the answer to your question but I would guess that it's better to take the hCG during the daytime so that you are not hungry & it's working for you when you need it. The fellow on the utube video that showed the IGO sprayer method was doing several sprays throughout the day. Like two in the A.M., one at lunch and one or two in the later afternoon. You could always experiment & see which way you feel the best with. I usually take mine as soon as I wake up in the A.M. & then later in the day whenever I remember to take it. I may take my second dose now just as an experiment
Barbara

[sweetypie]

Originally Posted by chessie2m

Barbara,
Does it matter what time I take the sl. I have been taking it first thing in the morning and then late at night, right before bed. TIA.
Jessie

[COLOR="Blue"]
Hi Jessie,

I take mine twice at day at 12 hours apart. That's what the Dr. at the clinic told me to do. So, I take at 8 am and again at 8 pm. Don't know that it really matters thats it's exactly 12 hours, but it works for me.

I also have 2 fruits per day, but have not been allowed the toast everyone has mentioned. The second fruit according to the clinic can be eaten no sooner than 6 hours after the first.

You are doing great!

Happy TGIF!

Smiles,
ej[/COLOR]

[coxbowen]

Good morning girls!!

I'm down another 1.8!! Yahoo!! I started at 161.8 and now155.8...so thats 6 pounds down in 5 days....not too shabby considering I was stuck for so long!

Jesse, I have only had two vlcd days and the first one I had one meal(I'm trying to stay with one meal a day, for my cad woe) and I had cod 6oz, 7asparagus stalks(skinny ones), 1 apple, 1 melba round, water only. I don't drink coffee or tea, so I just drink water all day, thats what I'm used too.
Then yesterday I had 6oz of chicken breast, 7 asparagus, 4 big strawberries, 5 melba rounds. Last night I got really hungry, so I had 1 oz shrimp, 1 apple, 4 melba rounds. I was really feeling sick yesterday and just had to eat something last night, and I feel much better today, so I'll try to do my one meal today.

I am having 7oz cod, 2 cups cabbage, 1 orange, 5 melba rounds. I cut up the cabbage last night and put it in a baggie and added acv, spices, and let this soak all night, I'll throw it in the microwave for a few mintues, should be good...stinky...but good!!

I am loving this hcg, I take mine at 6am...lay back down for 1/2 hour and then get ready for work, then I take it at around 7pm, just because thats when I get home from work and hit the easy chair!!

Barb, your doing really good for being so close to goal, I know your working on the gained pounds, but it's still good, you'll see new numbers any day now...

Everybody is doing well and to the new girls...

[chessie2m]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Thanks Ej
I guess I am just being greedy...I mean last Sunday I was 154 pounds and then today I am 146.4. I really shouldn't try to tweak things. I just want to hurry up and get back into the 130's. I havent seen the 120's in 10 years...(prekids) I feel like I can do this. My only concern is the holidays.
What does everyone plan on doing for Thanksgiving. It will be the start of p3 for me, which is actually worse because I wont have the appetite suppression. Maybe it will be my load day and then I will start another round.. I guess it depends where I am at.
Jessie[/COLOR]

[chessie2m]

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]Wow Cindy!!! 1.8 two days in a row. It is so funny how I jump right out of bed now in the morning...cant wait to get on the scale.
Your food sounds delicious. I am not a very good cook and I have been eating very boring food.
Just found out we are going out for dinner tonight with my inlaws. What the heck am I going to eat. I was thinking grilled chicken salad and bring my own dressing???
They mentioned going out for pizza...oh boy..hopefully they have salad there.
Jessie[/COLOR]

[coxbowen]

Jess, I've been thinking about that too, I'm will be so close to my third day to start p3 that I will have turkey, I don't know what else yet, but I will have turkey...yum...dark meat too, I hope cad dosen't fail me!!

Me too!! But I got up at 5am and weighed and it was only .8 loss(I was so disapointed, I thought for sure the added apple did me in!), but then after I slept another couple of hours, I weighed again and it was down a whole pound more!! I weighed myself a couple of times to make sure...