[chicklet52]

Originally Posted by Lulu773

Hi...new here. I have an appt on Tuesday. Mi was inspired by a friend from Facebook. Been reading a lot...a bit nervous. I did the HCG diet 3 different time and lost weight, but honestly, it made me c-r-a-z-y!! Anyone here done both and can alleviate my nerves?

I seriously am at my last straw with loosing weight once and for all. Even thought about by-pass surgery, but I wouldn't be approved as I have no health issues.

When I called to make an appt. the Dr. Answered the phone & we chatted...he said, "No exercise & no alcohol". I was surprised by the no exercise! He did say walking and gentle/ stretching yoga was fine.

Thanks for reading.

Good luck to you Lulu!! I am starting tomorrow - first time ever - this is a great place!!

[Lulu773]

Originally Posted by IP43

What is HCG by the way? My over active imagination tries to fill in acronyms and it's quite amusing actually-- but it's probably better to know what the real thing is

Uh...not sure of the actual name spelled out...but basically a hormone that is secreted by pregnant women that helps the body loose fat w/o hunger...taken as a shot or homeopathic mix...along w/ a low calorie diet -500 calories a day.....fast weight loss, harder to maintain and follow the protocol in month long phases. I lost weight but always gained it back because I couldn't maintain...and while on the protocol, I was Constantly obsessing about the food, the diet, everything...I was a nut job!

[Lulu773]

Originally Posted by dangeron

Hey Lulu! I did hcg before as well. IP is much better. Similar in some ways with the protein and veggie choices but much nicer with the packets. I'm losing faster on IP than hcg and I know I can stay on it longer. You'll feel great. This forum is wonderful.

Thanks for your post! Helpful!

[IP43]

Thanks for clarifying Lulu -- pregnant women go through all kinds of hormonal/emotional stuff. I can't imagine people wanting to get injected with that. I'm picturing the "pickles and ice cream diet" now that you explained it!

[jeanl151]

i tried HCG.. very little success. I am in third week of IP 6 pounds down !!!!
So far so good.....except Fathers Day challenge was someone brought brownies. So wish I hadn't eaten them.
Bad habits that need to stop. Need more self control
today is day to get back on track

[AZLinda]

Good Morning!

Hey my lovlies! I was up with the birds this morning!Literally! LOL I'm having such a wonderful time and feeling great! Father's day was a on plan success for me whoop whoop! I won out over my Daughter's fabulous pasta salad and fruit salad..yea baby!

Hope you all had a wonderful day with the Dads in your lives

IP43~ Awe well thank you for that Yes, I am a Grandma, the newest babies make number 5 and 6! Our oldest Granddaughter is 12. Love them all to the moon! You know, I still am a 90 percenter. I did read back on that post of mine in the 90% thread but pretty much still feel that way. My cheats are still pretty much what few things I mentioned. But that is as far as my "cheats" will ever go. I don't even consider that cheating, but "technically" ..yea I know. But I'm 100% fine with those choices I am making for myself.

I am very proud for sticking to my guns while on this vacation. This is a first for me. And very eye opening. Waking up feeling great and ready to go with energy. I now know that I can make this a lifestyle change. Very pleased with myself!

Welcome to our newest members! Wishing you lots of success!

Ok I'm off to meet the family for Breakfast, I will check in later! Make it a wonderful day guys!

[Lulu773]

Originally Posted by jeanl151

i tried HCG.. very little success. I am in third week of IP 6 pounds down !!!!
So far so good.....except Fathers Day challenge was someone brought brownies. So wish I hadn't eaten them.
Bad habits that need to stop. Need more self control
today is day to get back on track

Hang in there! I will begin after my appt tomorrow....so probably begin straight away We'd morning.

[jemma51]

Happy Monday everyone. I successfully made it through the weekend with no cheats. I was very worried that I would blow it but I didn't. I attended a pizza and cake party, not a bite. I am a happy girl today. I feel great and very happy for my progress. One day at a time for me but feeling empowered today. WI tomorrow😊😊

[jemma51]

I also tried hcg and thought it was awful. I didn't feel well and couldn't stick to it. I can do IP though

[NaeNae2113]

Welcome to all the newcomers and congratulations to all who were empowered over the weekend and stayed OP!! Here's to another week of victories both on the scale and off!! Keep in moving!!

[Fairybell]

Hi all
I could not find the old chat, so went back to my old posts and found it had moved to this one. So, how do I save this thread to my favorites, so I can find it?
I had my weigh in today and am down 2 more lbs Feels great! I also got my ticker today! That seems like such a big deal...

Hope everyone has a great week - will check in again soon to get some inspiration and say hello.

[jeanl151]

good trip and good luck AZLinda. I find this plan easier to follow when Im in charge of meals. Other peoples homes and restaurants are quite the challenge. I hope to gain inspiration from others on thread. I have a girls weekend coming up ... lots of snacks, eating out and wine!!! fun but tough

[jeanl151]

feel plagued with bm issues. I should have listened when told to up the fiber.. uggggghhhh

[jemma51]

Good morning everyone,

WI#3 today 2.4 lost. It feels so good to see this working and to see the scale moving down

[drbuzymom]

Morning all, I had my week 5 weigh in yesterday, Lost abt 1.5 lbs, TOM, dont know how that affected it, but I am still a happy girl. I cheated a bit last week, had a small whole wheat roll. I plan to be stronger this week. Is anyone excersing! I read some where you could excersie after week 3 but my coach( whom I dont like very much) keeps getting upset about me exercising. Does anyone know how many calories total you consume a day in phase 1?