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WOW, When It Comes To HCG, Some SP Members Can Be REALLY Mean!

Monday, April 04, 2011

So I've been reading some SP blogs addressing the HCG "diet". And to my surprise a lot of SP members can be pretty mean and downright uninformed. Spreading LIES & "Sound Goods" for the sake of HEALTH. So anywho, I decided to respond to one of the message boards when I saw that there were more people giving negative feedback to a woman who asked a simple question about the diet. BLEW MY MIND! So this is what I wrote:

WOW so many people who want to bash a particular protocol. It's amazing!
I am not on this diet, however I have looked into it for several reasons...and no it's not because I want a quick weight loss or I don't want to go to the gym.

I have several medical issues which lead to a significant weight gain (within about 5 months - over 70lbs), not because of overeating. They include but are not limited to Cancer, Hypothyrodism, Perimenopause, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy...there's more but I'll stop here.

So for me as a young woman, getting pregnant isn't the easiest and neither is losing weight on a healthy "SP" diet. So this would be an option and has been discussed with my Oncologist. And NO she's not pushing it on me for money.

Again, it trips me out how some people jump on a bashing bandwagon without COMPLETE knowledge. I could say more but I'll stop. Because those who want to bash or discourage will & those who want to believe will. I just hope that in the mist of it all, people will remember to be friendly SP members who are respectful and understanding as oppose to just mean and "know it alls". Because every situation is slightly different. We can't all eat and exercise the same way and get the same results...and that's a fact!

Enjoy your journey of health, Be Healthy & Take Care!

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

TENACIOUSTRISH 4/17/2011 12:38PM

Each person is different. Therefore, diets work different for others. Great blog!

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KAYATLANTA2010 4/17/2011 6:42AM

Great blog. More power to kindness and respect!!!

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MY_HEALTH_BABY 4/16/2011 4:49PM

blog!

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MSPROVERBS31 4/16/2011 3:18PM

Thank you all for your words of support or concerns.

@DAINASMITH, it's unfortunate that your friends' weight returned which means that they must not have followed the protocol completely as stated. And if anyone has issues with the 500 calories they can increase it, there is a HCG protocol for more calories including 1200.
As far as developing health problems from sticking to a 500 calorie diet...hmmm, interesting. As there are other 500 cal programs (all of which state that you should be under medical supervision) so it seems "interesting" that HCG was the reason for their "health problems".

Again, I wrote this blog, not because I'm going on the HCG diet but because of my disappointment in the Spark people who have sited only negative "data" AND have been quite harsh to those who have chosen to do the protocol.

And by the way, consuming 500 cal does not mean the people are living on only 500...according to PROVEN theory!

Comment edited on: 4/16/2011 6:19:24 PM

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SPRINGSPIRIT 4/10/2011 8:55AM

I know some people from work and a few friends that did the HCG diet, and I would not recommend it. They all thought it was wonderful that the weight came off so fast, and some got other people involved with it, but as soon as they finished the diet, they all regained, some even more than what they lost. So they had basically risked their health on an unproven theory, and were back where they started from. Not surprisingly, some developed health problems from sticking to the 500 calorie a day diet, which made them worse off than they were when they started.

This page has one of the best collection of links I've seen about the HCG diet and why it's not safe:

http://www.tucsonmedic
al.com/pages/hcg.php

My suggestion would be to try one of the clean eating programs that eliminates anything with chemical additives before you try anything as extreme as the HCG plan, as additives seem to be causing many people to hold onto weight. You might also check out a diet that eliminates certain foods for a period of time to see if you have an undiscovered sensitivity to them.

Good luck!

Comment edited on: 4/10/2011 9:06:39 AM

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BABY_GIRL69 4/4/2011 5:38PM

You are preaching to the choir on this one. People on here can be brutal and some times down right disrespectful of others. But its only a few so don't let those get us cause us angels outnumber them.

God bless Roz!!

Dee

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REALTYGIRL18 4/4/2011 3:49PM

Great Blog. It's sad that some people can respect one's differences. That's what makes the world go 'round!!! Sheeesh..... But also, you have some pretty miserable people out there, and unfortunately some bring the drama and the misery to this website.

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CECE0330 4/4/2011 12:13PM

I think a lot of it has to do with people WISHING there WAS a secret quick-loss solution. And many of us feeling silly at TRYING various methods that were promising just that. Personally, I went to a diet Dr and got shots of B12 and took phentermine. Oy. Yes, I lost weight, but because I didn't yet have the knowledge or tools to maintain weight (much less lose it working WITH my body) as soon as I stopped I gained back about 20 of the 25lbs I had lost-I mean within 2 months.

My personal belief for most instances is: We need to have sustainable solutions. If it's not something you can do for life, it probably won't work. Now, that's not to say there are not extenuating circumstances such as yours where your body is already having to battle illness and/or foreign chemicals (Rx).

Anyway, my point is: We have all participated or seen people partake in the whole lose-weight-quick schemes that are out there and it seems that most do not work. So when we hear of something new making the rounds, well, it provides a rather strong response. I'm not excusing people for being nasty, I guess I just understand why it evokes such a passionate response.

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ACHRISTIANGIRL 4/4/2011 10:24AM

Good Blog!

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MSPROVERBS31 4/4/2011 10:18AM

Thanks SOpKAMANJU, I totally agree!

@MRE1956, you know I guess I never experienced it on SP so it was a little sad to see. But you're right on it...I think I'm more aware now! lol

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MRE1956 4/4/2011 4:53AM

Whenever a controversial topic is brought to high attention, it's bound to bring out the haters and such.....happens every time.....just human nature, I guess......

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SOPKAMANJU 4/4/2011 2:37AM

Good post, every body is different and everyone should respect that...ONe diet may not work for one person but it will work for another...

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Setting Goals...And Post Them So You Don't Forget What They Are!

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

I really should take a little time to write some goals down. Heck, writing 1 attainable goal would be great!

But then I need to put it somewhere that I'll remember that I actually set a goal, so that I can keep it before me!

Okay, so my next step...write 1 goal
And I think I'll put it on my door...no, maybe in my bathroom on the wall...hmmmm
how 'bout I just work on a goal 1st!

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

LEROYJL 3/29/2011 4:47PM

it's a good idea to have goals and write them down in order to be able to see them!

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RUNNERRACHEL 3/27/2011 11:22PM

Good ideas!

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MSPROVERBS31 3/27/2011 2:49PM

What great ways to stay motivated ladies! Thanks for the inspiration and letting me know that others are trying or even completing goals and willing to share what works!

You all are the best!!! THANKS!

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CANNIE50 3/27/2011 2:46PM

I sometimes write on the bathroom mirror with a Sharpie pen. I'll definitely see it, and it's easy to clean off, or update. Keep running. It's not jogging - if you aren't walking or skipping, and you are moving faster than normal, you are running, honey!

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FITWITHIN 3/9/2011 9:25PM

I need to update my goals now that Spring is right around the corner.

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THELASTDOOVER 3/9/2011 8:31PM

I wrote my goals on the back of a motivational picture, laminated it, and leave it sitting on the elliptical machine! Keeps me going at a decent pace when I want to slow down..or better yet, get off and go back to bed lol

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Restarted My Exercise, & Did A Lil Running! Or Maybe It Was A Jog! LOL

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Thank you FRANKBUD, HIPSIPPER & CIERAPOET (Deb)!!!
I am starting slow! Since my last blog I have walked around the musuem, walked/jogged around the neighborhood and did stretch cardio at church.

I also signed up for SP's Virtual 5k for April (it'll be my 1st 5K ever) and enrolled in the Walk/Jog Training course. 3 Days a weekworth of instruction.

As far as my hair...it's been okay with just wearing it in a pontytail and styling it for church ...but I did wait about a week before really going for a WALK LOL
Actually I'm going to wear some natural styles (no Press&Curl) for a lil bit. I may put a weave in for a lil bit...not too sure, as I like being creative with my hair. All that to say I won't let my hair get in my way of exercising.

My focus right now is on pampering and pushing forward! I'm sitting with a heat cap on my hair as I type! I havn't done this in YEARS! Actually my mom used to put the heat cap on me. I'm actually borrowing her cap LOL I sprayed my hair with some oils, aloe vera and water, then twisted my hair into corn rows...I'll wear a twist out later maybe...like after I go for a Walk/Jog!

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

MSPROVERBS31 3/28/2011 12:04AM

Thanks!
Keep enjoying the training!!

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RUNNERRACHEL 3/27/2011 11:23PM

Way to go! I also started the 5k walk/jog. It is really motivating. Keep it up!

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Wanting to Restart My Exercise, & I Feel Like A Run!!!

Saturday, February 05, 2011

I'm wanting to restart my exercising & feel like a run around the neighborhood or across the sands at the beach!
But truth is that I must start off slow so I'm trying to figure out what to do. And where to go...

Any ideas?

I'm thinking I will search through the SparkTeams or Spark articles to find a walking or walk to run plan for beginners. So I'll see where this Sat. lands me.

One of my reasons for not really getting into a hard workout is because I've been trying to keep my Press N Curl as long as I can But pontytail it shall be, and I hope it doesn't sweat back to where Sunday morning hair will be a mountain to climb lol

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ACHRISTIANGIRL 4/4/2011 10:42AM

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CIERAPOET 2/12/2011 4:00PM

I signed up to do that virutal 5K Spark has going in April. It looks great and the help tools are wonderful. SparkPeople keep out doing themselves all the time. We all are Success. You can do it. Let's do it!

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MY_HEALTH_BABY 2/11/2011 11:39AM

Try walking briskly for a bit, maybe 10 minutes and then a very slow jog for 1 minute..repeat...it's a great way to move into running and if that is what you want to do, then continue on---running for longer periods!

I said "goodbye" to the hair back in November, lol,

when I jumped back into taking care of me first. My head sweats like crazy and I can't change that, just accept it must be washed every 2-3 days...I'd feel so much better with a "press n curl" but unfortunately succumbed to the chemical treatment (relaxer)...and am breaking off my ends using that darn flat iron...The other option is to leave in conditioner with a ponytail..No worries, health first

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MSPROVERBS31 2/11/2011 10:05AM

Thanks! I didn't do any walking Sat., but Sunday I walked around the musuem for about 60min. and then downtown about 10 min.
On Tuesday and Wed. I did more walking with a little bit of jogging around the neighborhood and some aerobics at church Wed. night!

So I'm taking it slow. I think a good 30 minutes around the neighborhood on a regular basis does sound good.
Thanks for the suggestion and support!

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FRANKBUD 2/11/2011 9:49AM

take it slow start out with an 30 min walk around your neighborhood or at the mall. good luck you can do it.

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My December 2010 PUSH!

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

My December 2010 PUSH!
I will try exercising everyday in December I started yesterday, Monday the 6th. And after the tightness in my body loosens up, I will feel better I'm sure! Why will it happen now as oppose to any other time? Well, I'm just thinking that its only 4 weeks and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! As long as I say & repeat & believe this everyday I should be okay! I would also like to lose some weight of course and I'm trying to catch up with my FFF45 GOAL. So weighing 190 by the end of the year would keep me on track for that goal and my breast surgery (I don't have to lose weight but I'd like to be smaller before the reduction).
Well, check back and see how I'm doing, if you like!

M-6 Body Gospel Revival DVD 18/32 minutes
T-7 Nothing special but I did wash dishes and get out of the house!
W-8 Jogged to Bible Study (7min) & Church Workout (10min)
R-9 YMCA Belly Dance (60min) & Treadmill (2 laps/.5 mile in11min)
F-10 Rested This is actually more exercise than I've done in awhile so I'm okay!
S-11-->W-22 No exercise...NOT GOOD! But I'll push some more!
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R-30
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Member Comments About This Blog Post:

MY_HEALTH_BABY 12/22/2010 5:39PM

Fantastic! Here's to reaching your goal of 190

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BABY_GIRL69 12/7/2010 6:23PM

God bless, Dee

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SQUINKLY 12/7/2010 6:10PM

Good Luck! You can do this!

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MSPROVERBS31 12/7/2010 1:39PM

Oh yes! Hi MrsJerryBush!

This dvd is part of the Body Gospel DVD kit. I really find it inspirational, even though I don't do it all the time. Below is a description from the Body Gospel Facebook page. Hope it helps!

Body Gospel is a faith-based fitness program that connects the user�s passion of their Christian values with his or her desire to lose weight. Featuring renowned inspirational fitness expert and creator of �Sweatin� in the Sprit�, Donna Richardson-Joyner, Body Gospel was created to be a cross-training program that features authentic and inspiring gospel songs to take the drudgery out of exercise and make visible results accessible to everyone. Moving to songs like �Hallelujah Praise�, �Thank you Lord�, and �The Presence of the Lord� make pushing your body to burn fat and build muscle fun and easy. By conjuring the same feeling of empowerment and purpose that you feel each week at church and through your spiritual connection with Christ, Body Gospel will prove to be a unique faith-based fitness program more attractive than any other on the market.

Body Gospel is not all about the motivation of spirituality though! Donna�s secret to success includes a sophisticated approach to high-energy interval training. So, when combined with great gospel music and motivational messaging to unite your mind, body and spirit, Body Gospel becomes the ultimate in weight loss and body transformation results.

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MRSJERRYBUSH 12/7/2010 1:27PM

Please tell me about your Body Gospel Revival DVD!

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