I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to this stuff, and thought I'd share my data for like-minded nerds. 43 y/o male, 5'9" Starting Weight: 209 lbs (clothed) % body fat: 32% Fat mass: 66.9lbs Water: 104.2lbs Muscle: 80.2 lbs (measured at doctor's office) Protocol: dr. supervised, 200 IU of subcutaneous hcg, thigh or stomach. 600-800 calories per day. I did cheat with occasional wine (twice to excess with bad consequences). I also had 1/2 oz of almonds now and again. Otherwise, I followed the protocol, with main proteins bison or chicken breast chili (lots of tomatoes, no beans). I was also on: - half dose of bioidentical testosterone (T levels measured low in bloodwork) - Mg/K supplement - CM Core from Ortho Molecular (makes you less insulin resistant) - Zn (prevents conversion of testosterone) - Thyroid supplement - 2x whey protein shakes (80 calories, 15 g protein, 2-3 grams carbs) from the doctor Day 26 VLCD Weight: 189.6 lbs (clothed) % body fat: 25.5% Fat mass: 48.4lbs Water: 103.5lbs Muscle: 80.2 lbs At day 26, I lost 0 lbs of muscle, under 1lb of water, and 18.5 lbs of fat! ---------------------------------------- Today is day 43 of VLCD. I haven't decided if today is my last shot. I'm hitting the scale at about 177 (nude) which will be around 179-180 (clothed). Goal is 175 lbs which would put me at a body fat percent of 20 % which is in the normal range. But wife and a few friends have said that I look too skinny. But so far the measurements show body fat loss and NOT muscle loss, so I don't think I'm too skinny but it's making me a bit self conscious. I think folks got used to seeing me at a porky 209 lbs! Would you guys go another week? I have enough syringes and hcg, and I'm going to swing by the doctor's office for another body comp test tomorrow. If it shows no or only moderate muscle loss, I think I'm going to stay on it for another week.