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HCG Diet Recommendation

Reader Reviews: Pros and Cons of the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Diet

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From Lucie

Updated January 21, 2011

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HCG / Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Diets

Name of the Diet/Weight Loss Program or Service: 

HCG Diet

When did you follow this diet/weight loss program?: 

Sept 2010 till now

Website/URL:: 

www.thinspa.com and http://www.hcgdropsplus.com/

My Review 

I did a first cycle of injections with Thinspa and was followed by a doctor, talked with my endo about it, he was supportive. On my first cycle I dropped 27 pounds. was off the program for 3 weeks during the holidays now I'm back for cycle 2 on drops this time. I did notice the injections seem to be more effective.

Did you successfully lose weight on this diet? 

Yes

How much weight did you lose so far? 

11-25 lbs

In what format did you take HCG? 

Prescription injections

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

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