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| - My husband and I tried the HCG diet, and it's been about a month since we ended.
1) Brian is awesome! He takes the time to educate you so you understand the reason for choosing to eat certain foods. He breaks things down in simple terms for those of us who are not in the field.
2) We were not that hungry. It wasn't so bad at all. The first week is a little tough. It's an adjustment, definitely.
3) NOT very ethnic friendly, so ask questions. I asked after being sick of the "basic" food options on the list if I could add green Chiles, pico de Gallo (cilantro, onion, tomato, jalepeƱo). Yes, you can, so they really need to make an effort to include ethnic type foods which follow the guidelines. We Latinos need some flavor and heat in our food.
4) It's ok to cheat... a little. I thought about doing this before, but I read that it was very rigid. I cheated a few times. I ate a piece of cake when I went to a wedding. Had a piece of dark chocolate... ate a tortilla once cause I just NEEDED one. Overall, we learned to eat those things in moderation.
5) I lost about 18 pounds and my husband 25 or so. Can't remember the exact number, but we have not only kept the weight off, but we've each lost a little more since stopping the diet. That's saying something!
I am so glad we did HCG because we needed the jump start to losing pounds. Since quitting, I have only lost about 2 more lbs, but that's with introducing the foods I like--in moderation. I am so appreciative of the experience and Brian's expertise because I think for the first time I understand how and why I need to eat and limit certain foods.
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