HCG Diet FAQs Answered!

OK, so I have to order tomorrow so I can start on Saturday. Troches or injections with MIC? Same price, which is the most effective?

Well, this has been answered many times in other posts on this blog. In short, if you can stomach giving yourself injections, then do shots. The troches are for folks who will not go the shots route and it’s almost as effective as the shots. Since troches are solid and the max amt of HCG gets into your system, the difference is practically negligible.

Thanks for the kind words!
I don’t know the answer to you question because I don’t know how long you’ve had it.

And no, do not take more than the prescribed amount just because you think it’s degraded. If it, best to throw it out and get fresh HCG.

Here’s why — if anything wrong goes on your diet, I guarantee you that the first thing you’re going to wonder about is the quality of the HCG.

And at that point, you’re going to be dealing with a whole host of issues and you really don’t need that in your 6 week fat loss sprint, do you?

You’ve got other things to focus on. Remember, set yourself up to WIN. A good, successful HCG diet does take some prep. The more effective prep you do, the better the diet experience, the more fat you lose.

Simple as that. Hope that helped.

Hi Walter-

Please help! Not sure why this happening and not sure what to do?

I’m on r1p2d27…. By d24 I had lost 18lbs…. Honestly- I “cheated’ with diet coke from day 1 to day23…. Knowing I had just 2 weeks left on p2- committed to get totally serious and traded diet coke for home brewed ice tea+ truvia….. Expecting this would make the last 15lbs I want to lose happen….

Well- d24-d27 (this morning) – since going 100% on protocol- I’ve gained a total of 2.3 lbs!!!

I am not hungry..and am on dr prescribed hcg….and have been 100% on protocol from day24…. So what gives?

Also- though I have lost inches ( 6″ bust/back; 3″ waist; 6″ hips)…… My fat % on scale has not dropped, and while it has actually fluctuated, am exactly where I started % wise. What’s going on??

Thoughts?

Thoughts? A couple. Diet Coke and Truvia??! Who told you that you could have those things on the HCG Diet and still lose weight? And for the record, consuming those things? You were not “100% on protocol.” You were so far off protocol that Hansel & Gretel’s breadcrumbs couldn’t have led you home.

So… how did you get the idea in your head you could have those? Didn’t you read “Pounds & Inches?”

You should check and make sure your dr has been on the hcg diet and speaks from experience.

Truvia slows weight loss and interferes with your hypothalamus resetting. And it’s a specious argument for a medical professional to draw such a parallel to another sweetener one cannot have on the HCG diet.

While saccharine was available, it certainly wasn’t included in P&I. There’s a reason for that.

Same w/Diet Coke. It’s actually worse that truvia because of the secondary problem.

More importantly, by finagling a way to have your Diet Coke anyway… you’re psychologically hindered yourself from keeping the weight off once you have it off. Part of the point of the HCG diet is that you make a clean break of the substances that have OWNED you.

And I assure you — you didn’t lose more weight because you went back to the Diet Cokes (if that is indeed what you were implying). That’s impossible. I’ve coached hundreds 1-on-1 and worked with thousands more online, and that just violates about every tenet of biochemistry I know.

The carbonation in the soda inhibits weight loss, you know.

So, best of luck with this path you’ve set for yourself.

Hey, Walter.  Ali, here.  On day R1P2D6 today.  Lost a total of 4 pounds so far, including relosing the 3.75 gained on my gorge days.  I went with the injections with the MIC, by the way.  I have talked to so many people on this diet, and so many doing it from different sources.  I am confused as to why there are different rules from P&I.  Even NuImage allows broccoli, which is not in P&I.  One friend’s source says cabbage and celery are free and can be used in unlimited quantities and combined with other veggies.

Now to my point. I have read (on your site, I am quite sure) that there are ‘updates’ to P&I since it was written 50+ years ago, and I would like to find info on that on your blog. You chastised me below for asking a question that had been previously addressed on your blog.  Let me respond by admitting that I must be blog challenged because I cannot figure out how the #&^% to FIND a list of your blogs, or search them.  Please assist a challenged blog reader to get some info. 

What about the drops under the tongue? Are they just as effective? I read somewhere on here that 43 days of shots divided by the same 6 muscle areas/locations can be painful after a while yet above you recommend shots? I am unsure of which format to order.   
   

Ok… Well that was my best shot at telling you that needing Diet Cokes to “enjoy” the HCG diet is going to bite you in the butt in the long run. Needing them is part of the Mental Game where you’re dropping the ball and it will affect the outcome of your Physical Game.

So I can see you’re intent on doing what I call the “Frank Sinatra HCG Diet.” You know, doing it “My Way.”

I do hope you remember, as you have trouble stabilizing, that I did do my best to talk you out of it using facts and science.

Since you are here asking, then you must think I know a little bit more than the average HCG Joe and yet when I tell you, you refuse to listen.

Working with thousands, I have a direct bead on what works and what doesn’t and you’re not the first diet soda addict to determine she was gonna do Ole Blue Eyes’ HCG Diet. And ere long, we’ll see you online, asking others why you haven’t stabilized.

Not Kreskin or the Great Carnac — just have seen the same pattern repeating, with only the bodies changing. Hmmm… What is the commonality all have in common?

This too has been answered many times. Same drill as your previous post and you’ll find the answer.

Glad you got off the homeopathic non-HCG Sabrina.

> a) Understand, I can’t actually advise you to do anything illegal. One of the disadvantages of having a high profile now is that I have to be careful about what I say regarding the gray zone of legality.

But not being a customs agent, Oz or otherwise, I couldn’t possibly tell you if it will pass through customs. Even here in the States, it’s an iffy situation. Back when I was on HCG and using Pharmacy Escrow, one of my packages got intercepted at customs.

That being said, I’ve heard tell that the second option has worked for many in the same boat.

> b) given the long time it may take to get to you, I’d order asap.

Re: your granny…

One of my mentors during my first 2 HCG rounds was also one of Dr. Simeons’ nurse practitioners in the 50′s-60′s. her expertise helped form the core of my HCG Diet Success Coaching Program.

Hey… you don’t suppose….? Naw…

Did your gran only speak Italian and have a personal assistant named Rosa?

> Hi Walter:  I have a couple of ?? for you but first I want to tell you that I watched your video, put myself on your waiting list and I tried to use your search button for this question but it said there were no entries for this so I hope I am not repeating someone else.  I have exchanged emails with you in the past and told you that i couldnt afford your program ( to be honest I still cant) but I cant take it anymore and I need help. 

Lol… You know, whenever folks say they can’t afford my program I’m always a little shocked to hear that. Shocked to hear that they don’t think they’re worth investing in themselves to get the weight off to get them out of the health red zone.

So I always think it says quite a bit about where that person is in their life. If you’re overweight then you’re likely on 2-3 medications and I promise you, if you don’t have insurance, the yearly REAL cost of just one of those ‘scripts is more than my coaching.

Plus, my program gets you off the hamster wheel of needing to pay for expensive medications just to maintain you’re health status quo.

So if I may, don’t think of the program as a cost, it’s really an investment — in you. Then the question rightfully becomes: are you worth the investment?

> I have done the hcg in the past a few times.  I have lost weight but of course gained it back and then some.  Either because I didnt follow it through or I didnt have the real deal.  I went to the NuImage website.  It said it was recommended to get the multiviamin, fat burner(Calcium Pyruvate), and adrenal tea caps (what are these?).  In the P&I, if I remember correctly it says not to take any supplements while on the protocol.  What are your thoughts bout this?

I’m pretty sure this is on the blog in a couple of places. In short, you have to remember that Simeons’ original P&I report is 60 years old and things have changed since.

> My other questions is I went to the doctor and had blood work done and found out my thyroid is not functioning as it should so I am taking iodine supplement.  I also did saliva test for hormonal testing, I will get the results next week.  I am 46, female, no kids and I have not started menopause yet.  Anyway, do you think I will have good results despite what I just told you? 

Job #1 in anyone’s case, especially yours is to get your doctor on-board with doing the HCG diet. Certain medications interfere with the HCG and will slow down weight losses. That’s something no one else will tell you. I’ve got quite a database of what interferes and what doesn’t from the thousands I’ve worked with.

Physical mechanics aside, whether you do well or not is entirely up to you, your Mental Game. How intent are you? How coachable are you? Do finish what you start? How driven are you to succeed?

These are all determining factors. 20% mechanics. 80% psychological. The HCG Diet is by far a more mental game than a physical one.

> In your video, you mentioned about week 1 to watch the video first, (if I understood correctily). so should I wait before I order the HCG?  thank you for your time. 

You HCG will keep for several months, so no worries there. Hope that helps!

Hi Walter.  I did one round of HCG injections a little over a year ago and had awesome results.  I finally got around to doing a second round two weeks ago.  I thought I would try homeopathic drops and am completely regretting it.  So far my results have been abysmal and I’m much hungrier than when I did the injections.  So I went ahead and ordered injections from NUImage last night and should be receiving them in a few days.  My question is, should I just make a straight switch to the shots and complete this round or should I restart completely (including the load days) and chalk up the last 14 days to an experiment gone wrong?!

Hi Walter, I can’t get over how amazing your site is and how much I wish I had stumbled across it earlier.  (That would have saved me a lot of HCG heartache and a ton of cash!) I just feel like you must know how many lives and families you are changing for the better.  I am hoping to finally change my life.  I have been taking sublingual pharmaceutical HCG from PE for 26 days but have only been able to adhere to to vlcd for the first 7 days and a day or two here and there.  I would like to sign up for your coaching program but am not sure when I should do that.  Should I stop taking my HCG now, wait a few weeks and wait for your next coaching session to start again?  Incidentally, when it looked like I would not be reaching my goal loss of 40lbs. on this round, I placed another order with PE a week ago for more HCG (unfortunately, not High Purity)._ I am desperate, confused and nearing rock bottom.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you again for all you do for this community.

Hi Walter,  thank you so much for your very quick reply.  I know your time is valuable so I will try to be concise.

I think the main reasons for not being able to adhere to the VLCD is poor planning and a weak mental game.  I was so excited to finally get my pharmaceutical HCG (as opposed to homeopathic) that I began taking it the very next day without considering  that I had a month full of social events (8 lunches/dinners in 2 weeks!).  The first 10 days went great, I felt like superwoman, pushing away burgers and fries and pizza’s without flinching, but at certain functions I didn’t want to tell people that I was on a “diet” (yet another one) so I began to make small cheats. The small cheats put cracks in my mental game and lead to bigger cheats.  When I reached day 26, I realized I had more cheat days than VLCD days and did not have 23 days left in a 40 day program to reset my metabolism. So, I decided to go off the HCG so that it will be out of my system in time for your next coaching session.

I have to make this work.  I have an 8 year old son and I have been missing so much from his life because I feel too heavy or too tired to keep up with him.  I don’t want to miss another second.  Sorry, this is longer than I anticipated.

Thank you again for all your time and effort and for any insight you have.

p.s. I am super excited to learn about Mind Movies 2.0 and will definitely be checking that out!

 You’ve really given me something to think about and work on.  I can’t wait to sign up for coaching! Will I have been off the HCG long enough to be able to start coaching with you by your next go around?

Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much)!

 Hi Walter. I did my first round and am now ready to start my second. I ordered through your link from NuImage the first time. To reorder and get the same price, do I call the pharmacy since I am in their system, or do I reorder through your link and fill out the medical forms again? Thanks for all the information and encouragement that you give to your readers.

Hi I wanted to know how do i know that I am stable on p3 is it staying at the same exact weight or staying within the 2 lbs but different weight everyday

Oh, you’re never a bother Alana. You always ask great questions and are very concise in detailing what’s going on with you mentally and physically which is a boon to me because it enables me to give better recommendations based on the data.

So never be shy about asking away.

Re: the coaching program. You must be determined to spoil my surprise. We’ve got a few spots opening up in a couple of days. Since you’ve asked several times, I’ll make sure the Team gets you an invite before everyone else, okay?

hI wALTER
do you know of a resource for pharma supplies quicker than two weeks?

hi walter, I just began following you on twitter. But I’m on my last day of phase one and this is my first round ever of the HCG. I’m hoping to lose at least 30 lbs in the next 23 days or so. Would you mind being my coach or mentor for this. My friends mom was on this and she gave me detailed infor on how and what but, I kinda need mental help with sticking to the diet and drinking lots of water. So do could you please help me? i’m just using the HCG to help me lose these 30 lbs that i gained after i decided to go back to school and so i can begin working out and training like i used to before i came back to school. ugh. 

I lost maybe about 23 lbs in the first phase.  I,m on the 3 wk maintance. I feel I did not make any progress I did not cheat I drank my water, I  did what I was told.  What can I do to make this a success.

alright so I’m new to this HCG thingI’ve lost around 40lb on my own by eating very small amounts I’m 5’2at my heaviest being 195 ish dropping 40 ish lb gaining a few back after the event i lost it for pasted I remain 169 I don’t know if that makes a difference I don’t lose weight period now I don’t have a metabolism anymore it seemsbut I want to lost roughly 40lb give or take I don’t know how much of the HCG I need how many rounds and where to get the High-Purity HCG or extra strength which ever I’m trying to just read up on as much as I can I was going to just order from online not knowing if its the actual HCG and if it truly works and I don’t just lose the weight because I’m eating 500 calories Ill be able to tell since I can eat nearly to nothing at all and still lose almost nothing Thank you for your time 

Hi,
I am just learning about HCG and made my first order via your website yesterday. Thank you for testing the purity of the HCG from Nu Image.  My questions is, do you test it periodically and would you be able to post for us a photo copy of the test results?  Also, should a pregnancy test show positive while taking HCG? Thanks so much!
Mary

Hi Walter,
Thanks for guiding me to the photocopy of the COA from Nu Image.  I do not see anything on the photocopy that verifies that that particular HCG tested was from Nu Image. Also, who performed the test? 
Thanks again!
Mary
P.S. 
Wanting to trust but need verification. lol