September 21, 2011

Hcg Diet Side Effects Questions Answered

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Linda asks…

Will the HCG diet ruins the way my body shed pounds?

I usually lose fat in my stomach and other places but not in my butt. Which I love! Usually with diets and exercise I lose fat everywhere while my butt grows… I dont know how that works, genetics I guess . Anyway , Fall semester was a though one for me and I gained a lot of weight and I want to try the HCG diet just for 30 days with healthy eating and exercise to get a push on my weight lost process. I’m worried that the hormones or whatever is in it might mess up the way my body sheds fat ( I.E stomach first, then other parts and in the most extreme case of weight loss about 2 but no more than 4 inches from my butt yay.) what do you think? will HCG ruin my proportions? should I shed these pounds the old fashion way for my figure’s sake? Might 30 days of HCG mess with how my body works? what are the side effects of that diet anyways?

Chloe Adisson answers:

There is little evidence that the HCG diet works, and if you decide to take the drop (pill) form, don’t expect it to work at all. The drops would not be effective as this method the bio-availability of this product is virtually zero.

Additionally, don’t expect to eat healthy on this diet. When on an HCG diet, you are told to consume a very low calorie diet of about 500 calories. This is why the diet works. I could put you on a candy diet, and if you only consumed 500 calories, you would drop weight.

In all honesty, if you intend on doing a very low calorie diet, you are better off with an appetite suppressant than a chemical that really doesn’t work and is insanely expensive.

As far as your original question, regardless of what supplement you take, your body loses weight according to genetics and will not change.

John asks…

Have you done the HCG Diet?

So I’m thinking about doing the HCG diet. I have a few questions.
1. Have you done this diet before? & what were your results?
2. How old do you have to be to do this diet?
3. Did you feel sick or tired? Or what were the side effects of this diet?
4. I am 170 & i wanna be 150, how many days should i do this diet to lose 20 pounds?
Also, add anymore information you think i should know before starting this diet, ANYTHING will help.
Thank you a ton in advance (:

Chloe Adisson answers:

A 500 calorie per day diet is considered anorexic. Mix it with a hormone from pregnant women’s urine and you get a miracle diet! All over the counter hcg products were announced as illegal and fraudulent by the FDA on January 24, 2011.
Testing concluded that all over the counter oral and injection products on the market have little to no real hcg in them but most a similar synthetic hormone. I was in GNC last week. They carry three brands of hcg drops and not one of them has any hcg in them. The well trained salesman even admitted it when I mentioned it. They contained “similar hormones” or amino acids.
Sort of like I’m going to sell you this Toyota Prius but it is really a Ford Focus but we’re going to put a price tag on it that says it is a Toyota Prius. Excuse me?
Anyone that lost weight especially with the drops did it because they ate fewer calories than they burned. The hcg acted as the placebo to help them lose the weight.
The only approved use for hcg is to increase fertility in both men and women.
Next year will mark 60 years since this fraudulent science was started.
The doctors exploiting this benign hormone with the ability to prescribe injections can’t even agree on how it works. Some say it releases stored fat calories into the system. Others say it acts as an appetite suppressant.
Neither explanation justifies the weight loss in the individuals taking the oral drops with NO hcg in them that still lost weight. I am confident the hcg diet has a 95% failure rate just like every other controversial diet plan out there.
By the way, the expensive “clinical injections” are not covered by insurance since it is not FDA approved. What doctor wouldn’t want to get an “all cash” practice going?
Check out these clips before going further. Just aired a few weeks ago.

Http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/weight-loss-controversy-hcg-diet-pt-1

So the question is are you willing to risk your health based on testimonials, not research, and the statements from doctors in this all cash business?

George asks…

Does the HCG diet really work? Is it safe?

I’m looking into trying the HCG Diet! I need feedback! Is it safe? What are they side effects? What’s the best website to purchase it? Does it really work? Please Help me figure it out. I have tried everything. I would like people who have really done it and knows what they are talking about. Thanks!

Chloe Adisson answers:

It is not an easy diet. If you’re expecting to take the HCG & magically lose your weight… You’re in for a huge surprise. You have to be militant to the diet in order to get results. You cannot cheat without dire consequences.

I just finished a 40 day round (to get the baby weight off) and lost 25lbs. My mom is on it & has lost about 30lbs in 30 days. My aunt has had great results too.

You really need to research it. Read the book Pounds & Inches. It’s the original diet. If you decide to do it, you’ll want to find a reputable company to get the HCG from. Do not get it from overseas. And I wouldn’t advise getting it from anyone advertising as an answer on here.

Ken asks…

Does the HCG hormone increase chances of becoming pregnant?

i do not wanna hear any bullshit about how the hcg diet is a scam or doesn’t work, because it is the only diet that has ever worked for me and i love it, but i am married and my husband and i are trying to get pregnant, he is getting back from deployment soon and i’ve been on the HCG diet off and on sense august, i looked up hcg side effects online and one was “increase chances of conception” and multiple pregnancy… could this be true? i’m also taking prenatal vitamins to make my hair grow, but are my chances of getting pregnant higher or significantly increased because of the hcg drops i’m taking?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Ive done the HCG diet many times over the past8 yrs,and YES !! I have gotten prego very quick…..i believe this is very true. Do you get a positive preg test when you take hcg shots?

James asks…

Has anyone completed the HCG diet?

I am curious about the diet? Did you have any side effects? Did you do the injection or the oral drops? Any information (good or bad) would be greatly appreciated.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Not many. People can lose weight, but the loss isn’t due to either taking or injecting HCG. There is no scientific evidence supporting HCG as a weight loss strategy.

Scientists have actually investigated this “miracle cure for obesity.”
Not only is the diet no more effective than calorie restriction alone, the HCG also doesn’t affect hunger or other more subjective factors of dieting.

Even experts in the supplement industry say the products aren’t legal and don’t work. Andrew Shao of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, an industry group, says HCG is “not considered a legal dietary ingredient and therefore cannot be sold as a dietary supplement. I am not aware of any scientific evidence that supports its use when taken orally.”

Because and rendered ineffective, he says.

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September 20, 2011

Hcg Diet Recipes Questions Answered

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John asks…

Good Kosher HCG diet recipes?

Does anyone know any good, Kosher HCG diet recipes? I’m starting the diet soon, and would like some good, fairly simple recipes that comply with Kosher law, but I’m not interested in buying the HCG diet recipe book. So no recipes with pork, or shellfish, or cheeseburgers. Any suggestions?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Is injecting a hormone drawn from pregnant womens urine kosher?

The diet is a joke. Watch these clips.

Http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/weight-loss-controversy-hcg-diet-pt-1

Robert asks…

I need HCG diet recipes?

what are your favorite HCG diet recipes? I am starting it back up tomorrow and need some recipes, also how much weight have you lost?? I dont want to hear anything negative about this diet. I have done my fair share of research.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Watch these clips before being so sure about your research.

Http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/weight-loss-controversy-hcg-diet-pt-1

This show just aired Monday. It seems the only medical professional in favor of the program is the doctor making money with it. Not bad work if you can get it. All cash since it is not covered by insurance as it is an unapproved prescription.

And you do know HCG drops were announced as illegal and fraudulent by the FDA in January right?

Why is it so many people only want opinions from people that jumped off the bridge and not opinions from those smart enough not to?

Mark asks…

I Need Help with HCG diet recipes!?

I am on the HCG diet and im looking for recipes that are somewhat easy to make. Are delicious! With chicken steak, shrimp, etc. Also I want to make my own salad dressing, but i dont know how to make one that fits the diet, any solutions? Please give me the ingredients and instructions please! Thankyou!!!

Chloe Adisson answers:

These recipes are from the source listed below. Have you tried lemon juice as your salad dressing? Here are some recipes you will love:

Cajun Chicken Breast
Baste 4 ounces chicken breast with Cajun seasoning and grill.
Place on bed of lettuce.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup water
6 oz boneless chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 green bell pepper—cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice.
Directions
1. In a zip plastic bag, combine the chile powder with the salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, water. Add the chicken, bell pepper and onion, seal and knead gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet. Empty the contents of the bag into the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat.

HCG Friendly Chili
1# extra lean ground beef – 93% lean or better
2 cans tomato paste**
4 cans water (measure from the tomato paste can)(this can be reduced for thicker chili)
1 tsp. Chili powder
1 tsp. Dried cilantro
½ tsp. Ground Cumin
2 tsp. Dried minced garlic
1 tsp. Onion powder OR one whole chopped yellow onion

Instead of browning the meat, put 1 c. Of water into a large soup pot and crumble the ground meat into it. Bring it to a boil and cook for 5 minutes or until you see no pink. Continue to break up the meat with a spoon or metal spatula while cooking. Drain thoroughly.
Mix tomato paste and water, and add herbs and spices. Add meat back into sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Serve ½ cup over a 1-cup bed of chopped lettuce or spinach.

Peppercorn Steak
4 x ___ oz. Lean beef steak pieces
30 whole peppercorns, cracked
1/3 t. Salt
2 T. Water
1 large or 2 medium sweet onions
Crack pepper by placing in a towel and striking it with a wooden mallet or rolling pin.
Moisten steaks and then pat cracked pepper and salt onto steaks.
Heat water in a nonstick pan.
Place steaks and sliced onion in the pan and brown 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 proteins

Simply Broiled Scallops
4 oz. Scallops
Garlic salt
Fresh lemon juice
Rinse scallops and place in a shallow baking pan.
Sprinkle with garlic salt and lemon juice. Broil on medium 6 to 8 minutes.
Do not overcook.
Servings: 1 protein

Seafood Gumbo
4 oz. Seafood (any combination of shrimp, scallops, lobster or whitefish)
1 clove, chopped garlic
1/8 t. Garlic powder
2 large chopped Roma tomatoes
1/8 t. Celery salt
1/4 t. Onion salt
1/8 t. Ground cayenne
1/4 t. Creole seasoning
1-2 packets stevia
Sauté seafood with chopped garlic over high heat until lightly browned.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low heat for 15minutes.
Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable

Oriental Ginger Chicken
Ingredients
100 grams chicken
¼ cup chicken broth or water
4 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon or orange zest
½ teaspoon fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped onion
Stevia to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
Directions
In a small sauce pan, sauté chicken in a little lemon juice and water until slightly browned. Add spices, ginger, salt, lemon and stevia. Deglaze the pan periodically by adding a little water. Serve hot and garnish with lemon or orange slices.
Makes 1 serving (1 protein)

Chicken Tarragon
Ingredients
100 grams chicken breast
¼ cup tarragon and garlic infusion
¼ cup chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon fresh chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced
Dash of mustard powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat the chicken broth, vinegar, garlic, and onion in a small saucepan or frying pan. Add chicken and sauté for about 10 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked and liquid is reduced. Deglaze the pan periodically with a little water to create a sauce. Serve hot.

Ground Beef Tacos
100 grams lean ground beef
Lettuce leaves
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 clove crushed and minced garlic
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of onion powder
of dried oregano
Fresh chopped cilantro to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Brown ground beef. Add onion, garlic, and spices and a little water and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes. Add salt to taste. Serve taco style in butter lettuce or romaine leaf mock tortillas or with a side of tomatoes or salsa.
Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable)

Lettuce wraps
Brown lean ground beef.
Mix with (low fat, sugar free) fajita seasoning,
sauté various bell peppers- red, green, yellow, and orange- with onion.
Wrap in lettuce leaves and voila!

Jenny asks…

HELP!!! HCG diet bithday recipes!?

I’m on the HCG diet and I’m having a party! I want to eat cake, ice cream, etc. But, I am very limited on the things I can and can’t eat while on the protocol. Are there any cake recipes suitable for phase 1 of the HCG diet? thanks in advance!!

Chloe Adisson answers:

Http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/great-recipes.asp?food=hcg+diets
This website has some good recipes. :)

Sharon asks…

Can anyone recommend any good sites for HCG diet phase 2 recipes?

Chloe Adisson answers:

I did a google search and found quite a bit.

Http://www.hcgloss.com/recipes/category-recipes/phase-2-vlcd.html

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookbooks.asp?cookbook=190562

http://hcgdietinfo.com/HCG-Diet-Eating.htm

http://hcgdietjourney.com/hcg-diet-recipes/

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September 18, 2011

Detoxifying Herbs Questions Answered

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Sandy asks…

Herbs that cleanse the blood???good for acne and detoxifying?

What have you found works best for you?

Chloe Adisson answers:

I like both Milk Thistle and Oil of Oregano.. Plus a tablespoon of psyllium fiber once a day

Carol asks…

What is the best method in detoxifying ones self?

Someone has mentioned to me about Spectrum Labs? mentioned in maybe ‘High Times’? Something to put on ones skin and oral herbs?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Detox teas (found in health food stores)
Hot lemon water
excercise
massage therapy
body wrap of detoxifying parafin or body mud

oh and goldenseal (natural herb)

Nancy asks…

Is cucumber able to cleanse the excess fat from blood? what other herbs and supplements can detoxify excess?

excess fat from blood ? or help with liver function in that manner?

Chloe Adisson answers:

I take maximum liver clense its vegetarian capsules, to keep my liver an blood healthy its a supplement training systems.try it ,it works

Lizzie asks…

what are some herbs that detoxify the body?

Chloe Adisson answers:

How to Remove Toxins by Detoxifying
http://remove-toxins.blogspot.com/

Donald asks…

Is it safe to detoxify if you’ve had your gallbaldder removed?

Is it safe to detoxify and use herbs to cleanse the body and organs if you’ve had surgery to remove the gallbladder?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Hello,

Personally, I had the surgery in 98.

My site is http://youwin.isagenix.com

With a 9-day program you will cleanse your body and not fast, rather add to the program 400-600 calories of light eating. When you click to become a member for $35-$50 a year you get wholesale prices and a free website and training if you want to sell too!

We are having a $100,000 weight loss contest right now too!

It really works and my team is one of the most successful with 6 income figure earners. I have coaches you can call too.

Try it once and you will love it! Your friends will see the change in you and you will easily be able to sell to them if you decide to be an associate as well. The cost is $35 per year. My team is always there to help coach you for personal use and for business help to reach Executive levels.

GOOD LUCK! Email me for info if you need it.

Http://youwin.isagenix.com

lclnotary@yahoo.com

Here is some info from and you can see audios/videos on my site:

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

We have attracted leading experts in the fields of medicine and health care to be part of Isagenix’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB represents our ongoing commitment to excellence along with uncompromising and effective products to help you safely along the path of optimum health and wellness.

Dennis Harper, D.O.
Dr. Harper has been in general medical practice for 20 years, with 16 years being devoted to the practice of complementary medicine. He was one of three people that spoke to Senator Hatch and got the DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act) started. This act saved the health food industry from overregulation by the FDA. Dr. Harper was the student body president of his medical school, a voting member of the American Osteopathic Association, president of Physicians for Progressive Medicine, second vice president for the Utah Osteopathic Association, member of the Unproven Medical Procedures Committee for the Utah Medical Association, a member of the licensing board for the state of Utah, chairman for the licensing board for the state of Utah, and a fellow for the Federation of State Medical Boards. Dr. Harper is the author of Cleansing for Life: Nature’s Best Kept Health Secret.

Http://youwin.isagenix.com

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September 15, 2011

Hcg Diet Drops Questions Answered

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James asks…

What kind of lotion can i use while taking the hcg diet drops.?

I know it has be a certain kind but I need names cuz I can’t seem to find any that fit the description

Chloe Adisson answers:

HCG was banned by the FDA last month as a fraudulent product for weight loss.
It doesn’t matter which brand, they are all out there just to take your money so it doesn’t matter which lotion you use.

Http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2011/01/26/20110126fda-warnings-about-diet-drugs.html

Steven asks…

hCG diet drops, questions about losing weight?

Ok, i’m 18, 5′ 6″ and I weigh 180, I’m wanting to lose 40lbs.. If i take the hcg drops do the 500 calorie diet, and i’m lifting weights and walking. How much weight will I be able to lose in the first week??

Has anyone had success with doing the drops?

Chloe Adisson answers:

According to the “protocol” for this diet you are supposed to do minimal exercise with such a low caloric intake.
A 500 calorie per day diet is considered anorexic. Mix it with a hormone from pregnant women’s urine and you get a miracle diet!
All over the counter hcg products were announced as illegal and fraudulent by the FDA on January 24, 2011. Testing concluded that all over the counter oral and injection products on the market have little to no real hcg in them but most a similar synthetic hormone. I was in GNC two weks ago. They carry three brands of hcg drops and not one of them has any hcg in them. The well trained salesman even admitted it when I mentioned it. They contained “similar hormones” or amino acids.
Anyone that lost weight especially with the drops did it because they ate fewer calories than they burned. The hcg acted as the placebo to help them lose the weight.
The only approved use for hcg is to increase fertility in both men and women.
Next year will mark 60 years since this fraudulent science was started.
The doctors exploiting this benign hormone with the ability to prescribe injections can’t even agree on how it works. Some say it releases stored fat calories into the system. Others say it acts as an appetite suppressant.
Neither explanation justifies the weight loss in the individuals taking the oral drops with NO hcg in them that still lost weight. I am confident the hcg diet has a 95% failure rate just like every other controversial diet plan out there.
By the way, the expensive “clinical injections” are not covered by insurance since it is not FDA approved. What doctor wouldn’t want to get an “all cash” practice going?
Check out these clips before going further. Just aired a few months ago.

Http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/weight-loss-controversy-hcg-diet-pt-1

So the question is are you willing to risk your health with an extreme diet treatment based on testimonial evidence as opposed to clinical research evidence, and the statements from doctors in this all cash business?

David asks…

What would happen if you drank soda or milk with the hcg diet drops?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Why are you drinking soda if you are diabetic?
Please throw the bogus HCG drops out thank you.

Joseph asks…

What lotion is it ok to use while using the hcg diet drops?

My sister said lotion wasn’t even necessary but I have really dry skin I need the name of any lotion that I can use

Chloe Adisson answers:

I’m doing the HCG diet right now following the 21 Day program from http://prohcgdiet.com As per the instruction I got, you can use lotion and make up during the HCG protocol. With all of your personal care and beauty products, you need to check the ingredients and avoid any products the contain food oils. Most solid deodorants contain castor oil, which is not allowed…. Currently I am using Pantene products for the hair. I changed my lotion to Neutrgena oil free face lotion but use this for hand and body lotion as well. I changed my soap to liquid Zest. I did not change my shave gel either. No issues that I can see and I get all products at Wal-Mart.

Donald asks…

HCG diet drops.Is there a difference in strength cause on ebay theres lots of different prices?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Better no to waste your money.
“500-calories per day is severely restrictive! In fact, it is not enough calories to support normal brain function. Your body will compensate by using stores of glycogen, protein (muscle) and some fat, which lowers your resting metabolism. Before you can lose true weight, you will be so irritable, lightheaded, and cranky that you’ll reach for whatever food you can get your hands on and have a field day.

There is no scientific evidence supporting HCG as a weight loss strategy. The FDA has required all marketing and advertising of HCG to state the following: “HCG has not been demonstrated to be effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity. There is no substantial evidence that it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or ‘normal’ distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.”

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September 9, 2011

Hcg Diet Protocol Questions Answered

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John asks…

How hungry do I have to be to start maintenance on HCG diet?

I’m not looking for a debate about the HCG diet. I just took my last dose at about 1am this morning but I REALLY want to eat something more and different than that on protocol. I’ve never been entirely full this whole round of VLCD and I want to start maintenance NOW so I can finally be satisfied. Can I start maintenance tomorrow if I’m still hungry??

Chloe Adisson answers:

Hi! Even you are on the diet and following the protocol, you mus not starve yourself like eat some just don not make your self eat as much as you want, just simply eat an amount that you’ll cravings will be satisfied, just don’t starve yourself, and besides you have your maintenance.

George asks…

Missed Period on HCG DIET!! HELP?

Hello, this is for the ladies, I recently started on the HCG protocol about 2 weeks ago today, down 9lbs!! YAY anyway I am also 3 days late on my period. Can anyone give me there experience or tell me if HCG Diet effects menstrual cycles alot??? I read it did but I need more “real” ppl to advise! THANKS!!!!!

Chloe Adisson answers:

Yeah changes in your diet will make you miss your period or for it to come early…i was on a diet once before (mine didnt work) lol and my period came about 10 days late but went back to normal after a while i wouldnt worry to much about it

Mary asks…

anyone done the hcg diet on higher calories?

Has anyone done the HCG diet on higher calories? If so how well did you lose? I am really wanting to try this diet but I am very skeptical on the 500 calories. I have currently lost 30 lbs. on my own by eating healthy and exercising regularly. You may ask why don’t I continue? Well my response is that I have plateaued and I really want to lose another 25-30 lbs. by July if possible. According to all the research done on this diet that is possible but I do not want to hurt my body through starvation. I still exercise and plan on continuing this with the HCG diet. So is I eat around 1000 – 1200 calories and burn over that amount through my workouts how will this measure up with the HCG protocol??? Any advise or suggestions would be great! Thanks! (=

Chloe Adisson answers:

Go with the lower calories if you wish. Never go below 1200 per day.
Hcg is a ridiculous and dangerous phenomenon sweeping the country right now. It will only last until the FDA steps in and prevents doctors from prescribing the hcg for unapproved use. It is not approved for weight loss.
The drops are all fake and a waste of time. None contain true hcg but some similar amino acid.
See the two links below before proceeding. You have done so well!
Please don’t fall for the hype and fork over your money to someone selling “hope”.

Http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/weight-loss-controversy-hcg-diet-pt-1

Susan asks…

The HCG diet and Concerta?

I’m 170 and 5’6. I carry my weight very well, however, I’d like to lose 25 pounds. I’m on the Homeopathic HCG protocol, and I’ve lost a couple pounds this week. As of yesterday, I started Concerta for my very low/mild case of ADD. Loss of appetite is a big side effect with the medicine. I eat 700 calories a day, I’m not starving, I’m never hungry, and I eat two proteins, two startches, and three servings of fruits and vegtables throughout the day in roughly 6 meals. It’s almost as if I have to force myself to eat. If it were my choice, i’d only eat when I was hungry but then i’d be eating only one small thing once a day, and my body would just store it. Eating six small portions a day keeps your metablisim up. How much weight could I expect to lose by september? Anyone on a low cal diet? I’m also doing pilates.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Looks like uve got a pretty well thought diet. Its hard to put an actual number on anthing but id definately say u will be burning fat quickly

Carol asks…

Dr. Simeon’s Protocol/ HCG for weight loss ?

I am planning on using the Dr. Simeons Protocol for weight loss, using a special diet and HCG, I’ve done a lot of research on this, all I am asking if anyone has done this, and if so, what products can we use and what products can we not use. For example: Lotions, deorderant, toothpaste, soap, ect.

Chloe Adisson answers:

I am sure things will workout for you-all the best.

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September 2, 2011

Hcg Diet Side Effects Questions Answered

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James asks…

HCG Diet Difficulties & Health Effects?

I’ve read some fantastic testimonies on the success of this diet, yet what are the negative side effects? I’ve read things like putting baby lotion on will keep the fat on, and that on this diet you can’t drink milk. Has anyone researched the short- and long-term effects of this diet? How long has it been around and why is the weight loss so rapid?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Dietary supplements are poorly regulated in the US. They do not have to conform to the stringent standards applied to pharmaceuticals or food products by the FDA. The result of this absence of oversight has been a scammer’s dream and the scammers have made the most of it.

The scammers advertise their products in the usual way with commercial dot com websites. However, they also will publish blogs, reviews, scientific mock articles and white papers, and even scam stories so no matter where you look in the dot com part of the web you’ll find only good things about their products. The are very good at “gaming” the search engines so all you will find is what they want you to find. And, of course, they make sure these phony websites are not traceable to them. You can learn more by watching this CBS new video –> http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5196740n&tag=related;photovideo (you’ll have to sit through a quick commercial message first).

Anyone who believes there is an easy way to lose fat or add muscle should ask themself the following questions.

1. If there was an easy way to do hard things like burn fat or build muscle, why doesn’t the whole world know about it? How could that be kept secret when that’s what so many people desire?

2. If there were supplements that could help burn fat or build muscle, why haven’t the huge and powerful pharmaceutical companies taken it over? Why let the scammers like GNC and Weider continue to make $millions off the public when they have a much greater capacity for providing such products?

3. If there was a supplement that helped people shed pounds, why doesn’t your doctor know about it? If you’re overweight, why doesn’t your physician just give you the pill or recommend the acai or HCG diet or whatever? Why are physicians always telling the same story about obesity and how to cope with it?

4. Why do people pay big bucks to have liposuction or stomach stapling if supplements could really help them to lose fat?

There is only one good answer to all of these questions. Most of the supplements which are supposed to make you lose fat or add muscle just don’t work. It’s really that simple.

If you’re interested in burning fat or building muscle and you see a product which claims to help, be very skeptical. The golden rule for intelligent consumerism is still…

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

Now, about your HCG diet. When reviewing the research it seems obvious that HGC contributes nothing to fat loss and is no more than another “snake oil” scam. HCG contributes nothing to the diet and the diet alone, without the HCG, will work as well. Check the following excerpts from the US National Institute of Health…the place where the doctors get their information regarding health research.

“In recent publications describing mostly well-documented double-blind studies authors largely reject hCG administration in dieting. Supporters of the hCG diet must prove the efficacy of this method in controlled studies according to the German Drug Law. Until then the opinion of the German steroid toxicology panel is still valid, that hCG is ineffective in dieting and should not be used.”
Red: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3609673

“Side effects were seen in 2 volunteers from the hCG group, 1 of whom suffered from severe headache and the other who suffered from ovarian cysts which were punctured by laparoscopy. The success of the diet was based on motivation and good information, rather than on the hCG administration. (author’s modified)”
Ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3609673

“We conclude that there is no rationale for the use of HCG injections in the treatment of obesity.”
Ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2405506

“Supporters of the hCG diet must prove the efficacy of this method in controlled studies according to the German Drug Law. Until then the opinion of the German steroid toxicology panel is still valid, that hCG is ineffective in dieting and should not be used”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3609673

“The success of the diet was based on motivation and good information, rather than on the hCG administration.”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12281505

“Subjects receiving HCG injections showed no advantages over those on placebo in respect of any of the variables recorded. Furthermore, weight loss on our diet was similar to that on severely restricted intake. We conclude that there is no rationale for the use of HCG injections in the treatment of obesity.”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12281505

“You won’t see me promoting quick fixes or fad diets anytime soon. But every once in awhile something comes along that seems so dangerous I have to call it out. That’s why I’m going to help reveal the truth behind the HCG diet.”

http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/hcg-diet-look-elsewhere-for-weight-loss/

Good luck and good health!!

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Thomas asks…

is the HCG diet a good diet to help aid in weight loss? and what is the best HCG diet?

i hear its good? does anyone know any side effects? is it ALL natural? and does it have any long term side effects? what is the best HCG DIET ive heard that there is a powder, and pills, give me all the advice you can, please and thank you so much

Chloe Adisson answers:

Dk. Oprah have tried every diet the best money can buy, look at her now.

People spend $20 billion per year on vitamins and supplements.  According to Everyday Health, here’s an article that will tell you why . . . Those PRODUCTS by any other name do NOT WORK.  It is false advertisements.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t have to approve supplements — no agency in the United States does. So it’s up to consumers to bring health concerns to light. “It’s important to understand the difference between over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements,” say Pieter Cohen, MD, an internist at Cambridge Health Alliance and instructor at Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Mass. The FDA gets involved only after the fact, if the supplement later appears to be causing harm. By that time, the supplement may already have harmed many consumers who used it. “The burden of proof is on the FDA to determine [a supplement] is dangerous and remove it from the market,” Cohen says. Consumer complaints are the primary trigger for investigations. One recent investigation of the dietary weight-loss supplement ephedra resulted in it being banned for sale in the United States.

Sources: Everyday Health, Slate.com, CNN Health/herbal-supplements, FDA.gov for consumers protect yourself health fraud

Lizzie asks…

Is the hcg diet safe for men?

I know that hcg is produced by pregnant women, so is the hcg diet safe for men? I don’t want to have any side effects from it since I am a man, but I need to lose about 50 pounds.

Chloe Adisson answers:

I am a man and I did the drops from prohcgdiet.com and lost 16 pounds on the diet in 24 days. I did not have any side effects from the hormones, and no, I did not turn into a woman! The doses that you take of the hormone are so small that they do not cause any side effects. In fact, bodybuilders have been taking doses of the hormone for many years that are at least double the amount you take on the diet. Hcg will actually stimulate the production of testosterone in men, so instead you actually become more of a man in the process! Haha!

I would definitely recommend the hcg diet to men, especially since you can still retain all of your muscle mass while losing weight. For men, this is usually a problem that you try to lose weight and end up losing muscle, and then you put muscle back on and you put the weight back on. It’s a vicious cycle, but it does not happen on the hcg diet.

I still had plenty of energy on the diet and did not have that much trouble sticking to the 500 calories a day. I did plenty of research before I started the diet and found nothing about it not being safe for men. You can have the 50 pounds gone in 2-3 months if you follow the diet correctly.

Chris asks…

Does the HCG diet really work?

i am 19 years old, 5ft 4in and 151 pounds. i am classified as overweight and my mother really wants me to lose weight, as do i. i have tried other products before and nothing has worked. does the HCG diet work? and are there any serious side effects from it?

Chloe Adisson answers:

I have lose over 60lbs on the HCG Diet, bottom line it works! And it is very safe haven been used now for over 50yrs. Remember HCG is a naturally produced hormone created by the placenta and is present in every pregnant women at levels literally a thousand times higher than while on the HCG diet.

You can expect to lose .5-1.5lbs per day while on the diet, if and only if you stick exactly to the diet as written by its creator Dr. Simeons! Also, keep in mind that you need to have a plan to keep the weight off after completing the diet. One major advantage to the HCG diet is that is has built in benefits to help you keep the weight of but if you simply return to the way things were before you’ll eventually end up right back were you left off . . . Overweight.

Check out my sources for more info!

Donald asks…

How long after taking plan B can you still feel side effects?

Such as tender breasts and delay in period with mild cramps?

I took it 3 weeks ago and my breasts have been tender for about a week now. I also get very mild cramps, like I do sometimes just before getting my period. But the period is now nearly a week late. I’ve benn on the Hcg diet, so I can’t take a reliable pregnancy test until next monday. Are these symptoms normal or can I really be pregnant?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Well the first time I used the pill I dint had side effects, but the second time I did and it was just like you, I had those effects like for a month! My period dint came in 1 month but I wasn’t expecting a baby… So I think is normal but if I were you I would stop that diet… Just for 2 weeks… And eat more healthy food

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August 27, 2011

Hcg Diet Drops Questions Answered

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Sandy asks…

Where can i buy good HCG diet drops?

i know there are some HCG drops that are not as good as others, where is the best place to get the good drops?

Chloe Adisson answers:

There is no medical proof that HCG aids weight loss.

There is no scientific evidence supporting HCG as a weight loss strategy. Scientists have actually investigated this “miracle cure for obesity.”
Not only is the diet no more effective than calorie restriction alone, the HCG also doesn’t affect hunger or other more subjective factors of dieting.

Experts in the supplement industry say the products aren’t legal and don’t work. Because and rendered ineffective,

Maria asks…

When is the best time to start the HCG drops diet?

I heard its best to wait until after your period to start the drops so you can get a full 21 days of it in your system. Is this true or can you start the drops anytime?

Chloe Adisson answers:

All of the drops are bogus based on a sampling by the FTC. If you read the label it will state the product “does not contain any hormone” or contains a “similar amino acid”
A 500 calorie per day diet is considered anorexic. Mix it with a hormone from pregnant women’s urine and you get a miracle diet!
All over the counter hcg products were announced as illegal and fraudulent by the FDA on January 24, 2011. Testing concluded that all over the counter oral and injection products on the market have little to no real hcg in them but most a similar synthetic hormone. I was in GNC several weeks ago. They carry three brands of hcg drops and not one of them has any hcg in them. The well trained salesman even admitted it when I mentioned it. They contained “similar hormones” or amino acids.
Sort of like I’m going to sell you this Toyota Prius but it is really a Ford Focus but we’re going to put a price tag on it that says it is a Toyota Prius. Excuse me?
Anyone that lost weight especially with the drops did it because they ate fewer calories than they burned. The hcg acted as the placebo to help them lose the weight.
The only approved use for hcg is to increase fertility in both men and women.
Next year will mark 60 years since this fraudulent science was started.
The doctors exploiting this benign hormone with the ability to prescribe injections can’t even agree on how it works. Some say it releases stored fat calories into the system. Others say it acts as an appetite suppressant.
Neither explanation justifies the weight loss in the individuals taking the oral drops with NO hcg in them that still lost weight. I am confident the hcg diet has a 95% failure rate just like every other controversial diet plan out there.
By the way, the expensive “clinical injections” are not covered by insurance since it is not FDA approved. What doctor wouldn’t want to get an “all cash” practice going?
Check out these clips before going further. Just aired a few weeks ago.

Http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/weight-loss-controversy-hcg-diet-pt-1

So the question is are you willing to risk your health based on testimonials, not research, and the statements from doctors in this all cash business?

Susan asks…

Is this supposed to happen with the hcg diet drops from GNC?

Ok, so I’m 13. I started the hcg diet two days ago, on Sunday. I did the 2 loading days, and actually lost 2 pounds since Ive started. Today, about 1:00, I weighed myself, right after lunch, and I had gained weight. will it go away tomorrow morning?

Chloe Adisson answers:

Why are you on a diet at 13?

Mark asks…

what do you think about the HCG diet drops?

i need real testimonies! i want to try this diet i heard it was very successful, i heard good and bad things about it. i also did my research and it proves me rite on how successful it is.

Chloe Adisson answers:

My sister and I ordered the couples program so we could split the price and we only had to pay $65 each so that was a great deal to me. I started the diet on March 26 and its is my 5th day and I have already lost 6lbs. The first two days(out of the 5) were gorging out on all my favorite food and I only gained 1 lb . You really have to stick to the foods that are required. The 3rd day was really hard I was so hungry but it is getting easier each day. I am very pleased with the results and I cant wait to weigh again in the morning. I have been on diets all my life and failed at each one of them. I started out at 215 but now I am down to 209.So actually I have lost 6lbs in 2 days . I don’t know how I made it the first two days but I have and I am not giving up. It is too soon to know if the drops are what is really working or the 500 calories. All I know is I am losing weight!

Lizzie asks…

Doesn’t the HCG diet drops come from pregnant women?

They make the drops and shots from the hcg hormone found in the urine of pregnant women.
If pregnant women put on weight during pregnancy how would that hormone make you lose weight?

Chloe Adisson answers:

All over the counter HCG products were banned as fraudulent by the FDA three weeks ago.
I’m not buying the Hcg makes just baby stuff.
Why do so many women have trouble losing the extra pounds added during pregnancy?
Why do they have extra pounds after pregnancy if the Hcg tells the body to release stored fat supplies?
Give me a break!

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