I have previously shunned all diet pills and anything that describes itself as a "quick fix." Even when loved ones have suggested them. I've never felt good about it.
I've tried Weight Watchers and feel that it is an excellent program, if you get an excellent clinic and if you are self motivated. When we moved that was not the case. As a busy mother, I found it extremely tedious to go to a place once a week where the people were cranky and not very motivational. For personal reasons, I was not provideing my own motivation.
I enjoy running, but it's hard to do when you are 50 pounds over-weight. I really enjoy going to the gym but because of the vicious cycle of bad eating, then staying up too late, I wasn't going enough.
My friend, who is currently doing this program with me, started her first round last summer. Every time I saw her she looked amazing. Not only because she was loosing weight, but she was radiant and happy. She told me what she was doing and I automatically had skeptical thoughts. I was worried about her and thought for sure she'd gain all the weight back.
But she didn't. Six months later, she is still the same size and happy. No crazy side effects.
So I asked her more about the program.
Turns the program teaches healthy eating and portion control for life. They also advocate whole and natural foods. More vegetables and fruits and very very little sugar and starches. That's seems pretty sound to me.
The 21 day hcg and the 24 day 500 calorie diet really help those of us who have ingrained bad habits that take on the form of addiction. It breaks the cycle, so to speak.
Of course you will gain the weight back if you go back to eating the way you did.
But after the initial weight loss, you feel so good, you have a strong desire to stay that way! That desire becomes stronger than the very real, strong desire to make yourself feel good with food.
I intend to include exercise all the way. I want to be strong and healthy. I know I wasn't doing that before.
I have been very happy so far with the program. I encourage anyone interested to do their own research. There are a lot of negative articles out there. Read them. Often they are trying to promote their own weight loss miracle. There are also lots of success stories. Make sure you are completely aware of what you are getting into.
The biggest thing for me was actually seeing someone be successful with it long term. Someone I trusted.
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Glad you wrote a little more about hcg. I was going to write and ask you about it. I need to be more serious in trying to lose weight and not just try but DO. You are such an inspiration!
My excuse has always been "I'm nursing (or pregnant)" but talking to my dad who is a physician, he says as long as I don't do anything drastic (won't be able to do the hcg) my body will adjust. The baby may be cranky for a couple of days until my body revs up the milk supply again but after that he said it should be fine. I am starting today!! Counting my calories, eating mostly fruits and veggies with some protein for my milk supply. My daughters have been very good at making sure I at least get out and go for a jog in the afternoon but I need to do better and add strength training. I have set up smaller goals to reach, losing 10% of my weight first, then 10% of that, etc until I reach my goal of losing about 40 pounds.
HCG really is a great diet. I can't wait to see your progress. It will work for you.
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