Ok, I got this email a couple days ago..
"you're pretty up to date about diet and exercise. I was wondering your opinion on the hCG diet? do you have one? good or bad, I'm just trying to get a feeling on it..." Well I have heard all the hype, a few family members have been trying it out, so- first of all for those of you who don't know what it is, from my understanding HCG is a pregnancy hormone that is now being used in drop form, or an injected shot.
During pregnancy, the substance almost completely controls the woman's metabolic functions. In non-pregnant persons, research suggests hCG similarly increases the metabolism similar to a pregnant female. Thousands of calories in stored fat are released, and are used by the body or expelled. {Taken from http://hcgdietinfo.com/HCG-Diet-Information.htm}
Ok, people using these hormones limit themselves to 500 calories a day, and are restricted from using lotions, chapsticks, etc.
I know it works. I have seen several people lose a lot of weight. I think it should only be used under the supervision of a doctor, AND if you need to lose more than 50 pounds to be healthy.
My site is for practical SIMPLE ways to lose weight, not quick weight loss. So, I am not going to endorse using these products just for the sake of what I stand for on this blog.
I will say its been under harsh criticism in the new lately if you'd like to read...
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=8000430
Also, I heard about a girl who died on her 11th week of 500 calories a day, even under the supervision of her doctor. Not saying that will happen to everyone but I strongly encourage doing something to get healthy you can do EVERY day, not just a quick fix. They are much more hazardous to your health...
That's all I have to say about that!....
"you're pretty up to date about diet and exercise. I was wondering your opinion on the hCG diet? do you have one? good or bad, I'm just trying to get a feeling on it..."
Well I have heard all the hype, a few family members have been trying it out, so- first of all for those of you who don't know what it is, from my understanding HCG is a pregnancy hormone that is now being used in drop form, or an injected shot.
During pregnancy, the substance almost completely controls the woman's metabolic functions. In non-pregnant persons, research suggests hCG similarly increases the metabolism similar to a pregnant female. Thousands of calories in stored fat are released, and are used by the body or expelled. {Taken from http://hcgdietinfo.com/HCG-Diet-Information.htm}
Ok, people using these hormones limit themselves to 500 calories a day, and are restricted from using lotions, chapsticks, etc.
I know it works. I have seen several people lose a lot of weight. I think it should only be used under the supervision of a doctor, AND if you need to lose more than 50 pounds to be healthy.
My site is for practical SIMPLE ways to lose weight, not quick weight loss. So, I am not going to endorse using these products just for the sake of what I stand for on this blog.
I will say its been under harsh criticism in the new lately if you'd like to read...
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=8000430
Also, I heard about a girl who died on her 11th week of 500 calories a day, even under the supervision of her doctor. Not saying that will happen to everyone but I strongly encourage doing something to get healthy you can do EVERY day, not just a quick fix. They are much more hazardous to your health...
That's all I have to say about that!....