[mikeyyuiok]

Hello,

I am about to do another cycle of HCG and was wondering is anyone has bought any other products to help them succeed in the diet. I saw there are some other things online that might be helpful to lose the most weight possible. Has anyone used any of these products or considered getting them?

-HCG cookbook
-HCG test strips
-Meal replacement bars
-calorie counter
-food scale
-food journal
-any other vitamins/supplements
-Anything else that I might have forgotten

I want to make sure I get all that I can out of this diet. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

[OixKKcj1]

There are no on protocol meal replacement bars. There are also no vitamins or supplements that are necessary. I don't count calories either. I just eat the amounts of the food mentioned in the protocol and know that I'm safely under 500 calories because I make no substitutions. I have never tested my hcg either. I don't like to waste it. If I ran into a problem, I would test it but there's no need so far.

[Seiblybiozy]

I've been using MCT (medium chain triglyceride) Oil 1tablespoon for lunch and dinner on my salads and I feel like it's been helping, my physician mentioned that body builders use this supplement to help with the fat burning process. I feel like it's been helping a lot, good luck to you!

[Quick$bux]

Just FYI, this is very much off protocol, Misty. No fats are allowed at all. Many hcg doctors believe any added fat derails the hormone's pathway to the hypothalamus. You might lose okay but then have trouble stabilizing.

[cepAceryTem]

We absolutely purchased a food scale to ensure we were using 100g / 3.5oz of proteins.

Found a "Biggest Looser" branded one in the local grocery store for all of $19.99 digital and did both OZ or Grams.

Sold!

Edit: Looked at the scale while weighing dinner, it only says TAYLOR on it, the "Biggest Looser" branding was only the box/carton, once opened and removed the scale itself bears no markings or branding for TBL, just the Taylor name/logo.

[entaifsfets]

I bought a journal, the hcg diet tracker, but I dont think it's necessary to buy one. You can make your own columns. It is more helpful just for the ritual of sitting down and writing it down, seeing how far you've come. Just buying a printed up one made it feel more "official"

[itsmycock]

i bought a food scale from wal-mart the first round. now i can eye my portions.
i also tracked my cals on myfitnespal.com because if follow protocol, you're actually going to end up around 400 cals not 500
i use the forum as my journal to regulate what makes me gain and what helps me lose

[Teomaderm]

I haven't bought a cookbook, but I've used recipes that people have posted on this message board. I also like phasestoforever.blogspot.com for recipes. The Greek chicken and rosemary ranch chicken are delicious.

I haven't ever tested my hcg. It seems to be working fine. I think you can just use a pregnancy test from the drugstore.

There are no meal replacement bars allowed.

I can check calories online.

I bought a food scale at Target or Walmart. I think it was Taylor brand. It died during my third round. I've been estimating this round. A scale is important and I recommend you buy one.

I kept a great food and weight loss log on my computer during R1. I've used pencil and paper since then.

I do take some supplements, but they aren't necessary.

I'm cheap. I don't like to buy a lot of unnecessary stuff. But if you think buying some of those things will give you more motivation, go for it.

[indahouweres]

I used a postage scale that I bought for business. It worked perfectly for measuring food.

I created an account with fitday.com to keep track of my weight, my food, exercise, water intake, and mood. It was helpful, but their forums weren't very hcg-friendly. So, I found this forum for encouragement MUCH, MUCH better.