The HCG Diet - Page 4

Griff · 07-31-2010, 12:09 PM

Wow Pooka! Amazing achievement!

Clodfobble · 07-31-2010, 01:42 PM

Holy shit Pooka, you look amazing! I had a good idea of where you were starting from, having met in person. You're doing fantastic.

So when this is done, what does your diet look like? More than 500 calories a day, I assume, but is it still supposed to be everything-from-scratch, or are you able to adjust at least halfway back to a normal set of foods?

lumberjim · 07-31-2010, 01:48 PM

can't argue with results.

Pooka · 08-01-2010, 12:45 PM

Once I reach my goal weight or begin to build up a tollerance to the drops whichever comes first... I will enter phase 3 which is the maintanance phase during which time I need to stay within 2lbs of my weight on the last days of drops. I will not have any carbs or sugars for 3weeks but will increase my calories to an amount sufficient to maintain that weight. I will also begin combining foods and adding other fruits, vegtables, protien, and fats to my diet. - will add something new one at a time so I am able to observe if that food causes any problems for me. Much like when you go through allergy testing. After 3 weeks - will begin to add back in carbs in the same fashion. My goal is to come out the other side eating smaller portions of primarily organic foods... And be satisfied. I'm hoping I will have given myself enough time and distance from my destructive eating patterns and enough tools to combate any moments of weakness.

Pico and ME · 08-01-2010, 01:04 PM

Pooka I have no worries that your new 'diet' will be quite satisfying to you and that, in fact, your old 'diet' will have lost most of its charm. You will have learned new eating habits that will totally change the way you feel emotionally and physically. You won't want to go back.

monster · 08-01-2010, 02:55 PM

I have a question about exercise ...I remember reading that you were walking. Are you doing anything else to retain muscle tone? And does the HCG cause any of the muscle, ligament and joint problems that pregnancy can?

Pooka · 08-01-2010, 04:11 PM

I do yoga. I have the wii fit and play it with the kids. I don't sit down very often. I do get leg cramps which is why I now take potassium.

monster · 08-01-2010, 07:15 PM

cool, thanks. I am nosey, just tell me when I'm too intrusive.

Clodfobble · 08-01-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pooka

I do get leg cramps which is why I now take potassium.

Does it help? For me, leg cramps always mean calcium deficiency. It's an absolute guarantee that if I forget to take it, I'll wake up that night with leg cramps. When I was pregnant I needed to add an extra one right before bed too.

monster · 08-01-2010, 07:43 PM

oh that's interesting -now you mention it, I think my leg cramps may have reduced since I started taking calcium.

Pooka · 08-01-2010, 08:23 PM

I take Cal-Mag too... The potassium seems to do the trick... the cramps I get are always following strenuous activity...

classicman · 08-01-2010, 08:55 PM

Entering a bit late, but wanted to add my WOW, outstanding - great job!

Tulip · 08-02-2010, 01:26 AM

You look great, Pooka! Keep up the good job.

And thanks for the link.

DucksNuts · 08-02-2010, 04:45 AM

Hey Pooka - you look awesome!!!

My gf just received her drops in the mail, she's starting her load days tomorrow (greens hcg plan)....I'll be interested to see how it all goes....she tends to get sucked into everything....miracle pineapple pills, cabbage diet etc...I really hope this one works for her.

Flint · 08-02-2010, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DucksNuts

...I really hope this one works for her.

It doesn't do anything "for" you...success on this plan is a personal accomplishment.

07-31-2010, 12:09 PM	#46
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07-31-2010, 01:42 PM	#47
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07-31-2010, 01:48 PM	#48
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08-01-2010, 02:55 PM	#51
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I have a question about exercise ...I remember reading that you were walking. Are you doing anything else to retain muscle tone? And does the HCG cause any of the muscle, ligament and joint problems that pregnancy can? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-01-2010, 07:15 PM	#53
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	cool, thanks. I am nosey, just tell me when I'm too intrusive. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-01-2010, 12:45 PM	#49
Pooka Your Invisible Rabbit Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Betwixt and Between Posts: 528	Once I reach my goal weight or begin to build up a tollerance to the drops whichever comes first... I will enter phase 3 which is the maintanance phase during which time I need to stay within 2lbs of my weight on the last days of drops. I will not have any carbs or sugars for 3weeks but will increase my calories to an amount sufficient to maintain that weight. I will also begin combining foods and adding other fruits, vegtables, protien, and fats to my diet. - will add something new one at a time so I am able to observe if that food causes any problems for me. Much like when you go through allergy testing. After 3 weeks - will begin to add back in carbs in the same fashion. My goal is to come out the other side eating smaller portions of primarily organic foods... And be satisfied. I'm hoping I will have given myself enough time and distance from my destructive eating patterns and enough tools to combate any moments of weakness.

08-01-2010, 01:04 PM	#50
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Pooka I have no worries that your new 'diet' will be quite satisfying to you and that, in fact, your old 'diet' will have lost most of its charm. You will have learned new eating habits that will totally change the way you feel emotionally and physically. You won't want to go back.

08-01-2010, 04:11 PM	#52
Pooka Your Invisible Rabbit Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Betwixt and Between Posts: 528	I do yoga. I have the wii fit and play it with the kids. I don't sit down very often. I do get leg cramps which is why I now take potassium.

08-01-2010, 07:43 PM	#55
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	oh that's interesting -now you mention it, I think my leg cramps may have reduced since I started taking calcium. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-01-2010, 08:23 PM	#56
Pooka Your Invisible Rabbit Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Betwixt and Between Posts: 528	I take Cal-Mag too... The potassium seems to do the trick... the cramps I get are always following strenuous activity...

08-01-2010, 08:55 PM	#57
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Entering a bit late, but wanted to add my WOW, outstanding - great job! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-02-2010, 01:26 AM	#58
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	You look great, Pooka! Keep up the good job. And thanks for the link.

08-02-2010, 04:45 AM	#59
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Hey Pooka - you look awesome!!! My gf just received her drops in the mail, she's starting her load days tomorrow (greens hcg plan)....I'll be interested to see how it all goes....she tends to get sucked into everything....miracle pineapple pills, cabbage diet etc...I really hope this one works for her.

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