Here I am again! I’ve decided to give this another try. I kind of have to. If I gain any more weight, I’ll have to buy new clothes.
I’m going to mix my proteins. I determined that my body was not properly nourished on a vegan diet. Even so, I did have some benefits from my bout with a vegan diet. For instance, my blood pressure has normalized. I figure that if I consume a reduced intake of animal products, I might perhaps retain some benefit while getting the nutrients I need. I plan to have one meat meal and one meatless meal each day of the HCG Diet.
This time, I am using an appetite suppressant in addition to homeopathic hCG. The product is NSI UltraSlim FX from vitacost.com. It has Glucomannan, Cocoa Extract, Green Tea Extract, Hoodia Gordonii Extract, D-Glucosamine HCI, and Citrus Naringin. Glucomannan is a type of fiber. It is used to make shirataki noodles. Cocoa extract is reputed to raise serotonin levels in the body. This would lift one’s mood. Green tea extract raises metabolism. Hoodia suppresses appetite. D-Glucosamine is reputed to be a fat binder. Its weight loss benefit is in dispute. Citrus naringin is derived from grapefruit. It may help curb the appetite, control cravings and increase satiety. This element can inhibit the breakdown of certain drugs; therefore, you should consult a physician if using this supplement.
I’ve taken a closer look at my data. At this point, I would have to agree with the FDA in at least one respect. In my case, at least, it does not appear the hCG has given me any benefit beyond the standard calories in/calories out formula for dieting. For this reason, I may not be as exacting in what I eat on the protocol. Also, I have gained weight following my rounds. This is at least in part because I added starches too soon. I have noticed, though, that I have been better able to control my weight when I watch what I eat than I was able to do for the several months prior to my first round.