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First 2 Weeks on the hCG Maintenance Diet

I know it has been a long time, but I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately. I wanted to let you all know that I’m now going into my third week of “no sugar and starch” hCG maintenance phase, and things are great. I’ve actually lost 3lbs since my last day on hCG. I’m still having a a challenge eating 1,500+ calories a day, but its great to have peanut butter and cheese! (not together of course).  As of yesterday, I was 174 (starting weight 204). I did meet with a surgeon who is going to do the new Palomar SlimLipo procedure to remove the excess skin and the last bit of fat deposits around my abdomen and flanks. This machine uses a laser beam to zap the remaining fat (which they then suck out), a great side affect is that it heats up your insides and your skin tightens (takes about 2-3 months to see the actual results). I’ve seen some amazing results with this new machine. Read more

               

hCG Weight Loss Program – Day 34 and Beyond

Well, I’m on day 34 and I have a decision to make. I’ve lost 25.8lbs since I started this program, and the almighty BMI says I’m now “normal,” so do I end it now or keep going? Well I take a look at my calendar, and if I end now I will be able to spend most of the spring break holiday in the slowly add sugars and starches phase versus absolutely no sugar and starches. Since I know one of the most critical parts of the hCG protocol is locking in your new weight during the maintenance phase, I decide to end it today! What is the maintenance phase? For the first 3 weeks you can eat anything, but no sugars and starches; then you slowly add starches and sugars into your diet for the next three weeks. This process is going to lock in my current weight as my body’s new “normal” weight. Which is one of the key benefits of the hCG program. Read more

               

hCG Weight Loss Program – Days 27-33 with the Apple Day and Stevia

Well, I figured since I’m already taking hCG and following the strict diet, that I might as well give the “Apple Day” a try. Now the fact is, according to the manuscript you are not supposed to do an apple day unless you have hit a plateau for at least 4 days. But, I’m in the home stretch here and I just lost nothing! So I decide to see what eating nothing but apples for a day will be like! And the results… I lost 2.2lbs in one day! Wow, is sure appears to work! Of course this is mainly water loss (& psychological), but it’s supposed to put me on the right track so I can continue to lose my average 3/4 lb/day. So how was the next day? Up 1lb! Needless to say, I’m… Read more

               

hCG Weight Loss Program – Days 21-26 with hCG Tips

As is indicated in the manuscript, its normal to see a day of gain, a day of nothing loss, a day of a little loss, and some days with big loses. The ride is even wilder for women, especially during their menstruation cycle. What really matters is what happens at the end of the week, so try and focus on how you did at the end of the week. So what are my numbers? As of day 26, I’m down a total of 20.6lbs, so I am really happy. I started at 204lbs, and now I’m at 183.4lbs. But what about my daily weight loss? It comes in at an average loss of .79lbs/day. So I’m certainly down from the 1/lb a day I started out losing, but it’s within the average weight loss range (.5-.8lbs/day). The average weight loss seems to depend on how overweight you are, and if you are man or a woman. I was certainly considered overweight, but not obese, so my personal loss is within the norm of a man of my weight. Read more

               

hCG Weight Loss Program – Days 17-20 Medications and Plateaus

If I where only doing a 23 day round, this would be it! But I knew I was going to be doing more because I want to lose 29 lbs. Similarly to last week, this week was very bumpy, and to throw a wrench into my diet plan, I needed to go on antibiotics! As indicated in the original manuscript, you should not be on medications. However, the fact is that could be very dangerous to your health, and I would never listen to Dr. Simeons advice in this circumstance. I think you should never discontinue a medication unless your physician says it’s safe to do so. Why no medications? Well, as I’ve found out, most contain cornstarch, and many have sugar or another sweetener. Cornstarch is just that, starch, and strictly forbidden on the program. What will happen if you eat cornstarch on the 500 calorie a day phase? I’ll tell you, you’ll plateau and even gain weight! I thought this would be a good time to discuss plateaus and how you can beat them. Read more

               

hCG Weight Loss Program – Days 11-16 and Weight Loss Expectations

So far I’m down 10lbs in 10days, will the 1/lb a day average hold up? On Day 11, I loose 1.4lbs, yes! But the rest of the week turns into a very bumpy ride, so I thought this would also be a good time to talk about weight loss expectations. It’s not nice topic, but from my research, I’m finding that most people on this diet don’t consistently lose a pound a day, sometimes you’ll lose 1.2-1.6 lbs in a day, other times you’ll have no loss for 2-3 days. This unfortunately appears to be the reality, and certainly throws a dart into the “you can loose 1/lb a day on the hCG diet,” now I’m sure there are people who have been able to lose 1 lb/day on the protocol, but it’s not the majority. But I do have to say, losing ¾ lb a day is ok with me! Read more

               

hCG Weight Loss Program – Days 6-10

Ok, let’s get the numbers out of the way first! The big question is, am I loosing a “1lb/day?” I’ll tell you my first 10 days started off very well, but it was a bit of a wild ride on the scales. At the end of the 10th day, I’m down 10lbs, so yes, by following the IAPAM hCG Protocol, I’m still losing about a pound a day. The good news is the headaches and muscle fatigue have gone away. As well, I’m not really hungry any more. I’m certainly ready to eat lunch and dinner, but within a few bites, I’m satisfied. I find it hard to eat all of the food, and one day I only ate 288 calories for the entire day, and was not tired or hungry at all! Read more

               

hCG Weight Loss Program – Days 3-5

Yes, it’s actually very amazing how little 500 calories really is! I’m certainly learning portion control. The fact is 3 oz (or 85 grams) is a normal (cooked) portion size. With this new knowledge, the first thing I realized I’m eating way too much. I soon realize what I eat is not particularly unhealthy, it’s the amount I am eating that is the problem (plus eating in restaurants). Ok, let’s get to the weight loss…. As I mentioned earlier, there are “non-effective” days, and “effective” days. So from now on, when I do my “days”, they will be starting from the “effective” days. So as I mentioned in a previous post, I lost 2.4lbs on the first “effective” day. On my second “effective” day I lost… 1.4 lbs! Read more

               

Certain Medical Conditions and hCG don’t Mix

First of all, hCG is only available by prescription. You cannot purchase pharmaceutical strength hCG on the internet. You may find homeopathic hCG that may not need a prescription, but you have no idea what you are actually getting. Pharmacy’s in the US are required to follow strict FDA enforced guidelines.  Before a physician prescribes hCG for weight management, they will give you a thorough medical consultation and order various tests (i.e. blood work, EKG).  The reason they are doing this is to ensure you are safe while doing the program, if they don’t think you’ll be safe, they won’t prescribe it. A physician’s #1 concern is your health and safety, not profits (like private companies selling hCG over the internet). Read more

               

Day 2 and 3 of the hCG Weight Loss Diet

First, I wanted to let you know that we’ve just added a new hCG for Weight Loss Facebook Fan Page for those of you who are interested in the hCG program, doing the program, or have completed the program, and would like to share your comments and experiences. As I go through the program, I’m looking for creative ways to spice up the meals, so please post your favorite recipes!

Ok Day 1 is done, what is the result?? I am down 3 lbs in one day!  Read more

               

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