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

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From Amanda

Updated April 01, 2011

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HCG / Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Diets

Name of the Diet/Weight Loss Program or Service: 

HCG

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

February 2011

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My Review 

Like most people who are hypo I have struggled for the last 10 years, with weight being the biggest symptom. In July 2010 I changed to natural thyroid in the hope that it would help where Levothyroxin hadn't. Sadly not, in a space of 3 months two more stone went on :-(. Anyway in Feb 2011 I embarked on the HCG diet and have not looked back!!! In my first round I lost an amazing 25lbs and 17" off my body - unbelievable. I am now in my 3rd week of phase three and I have kept the weight off yippeeeeee. I can honestly say I have not missed carbs! I can't wait to start my 2nd round, I only have around 7lb - 10lbs to lose and know with confidence that this will happen.

Did you successfully lose weight on this diet? 

Yes

How much weight did you lose so far? 

11-25 lbs

Pros for Thyroid Patients? 

Definitely as weight loss will happen if you follow the protocol. I have also had to reduce my thyroid medication!

Cons for Thyroid Patients? 

Can't see any

In what format did you take HCG? 

Homeopathic drops (No Rx)

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

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