The "HCG-diet" -- 3 reasons to NEVER do this

 It seems that so many people lately have been asking me about this so-called "HCG-diet" and whether it's safe or healthy to do.  The answer is a big fat NO!

One of my trusted colleagues and Nutritionist, Coach Josh, just wrote up an article on this same topic so I wanted to share it with you, so you don't go down the wrong road and think it's safe to try HCG.

Take it away Coach Josh...

3 Reasons You Should NOT Try the HCG-Diet  by Coach Josh, founder of BellyFatFree

READERS QUESTION <<< Hi Coach Josh! One of my coworkers recently dropped 20-lbs in four weeks. I asked her for the secret to her success, and she mentioned something called the HCG-Diet that is suppose to reduce cravings. She looks better and I want quick results like that! Is this something you advocate? How does it work?—Mary P., Kansas City, MO JOSH’S RESPONSE <<< Thanks for writing in Mary. Don’t be jealous of your coworkers’ fat loss. If she keeps following this diet soon she will be suffering from an irregular heartbeat, hair-loss, and she will very likely regain the weight within one year. In today’s article I’m going to EXPOSE the HCG-Diet. You can then decide for yourself whether or not you want to follow in the path of your coworker.

What Is The HCG Diet?

This diet was fairly popular in the 1950’s until it became clear that there was insufficient evidence to support using HCG for fatloss. As with most fad diets, the HCG Diet has resurfaced and makes some pretty outlandish claims. Many of the products declare that the diet will “reset your metabolism”, change “abnormal eating patterns” and result with a “loss of 1-2 pounds per day.”

HCG is a hormone produced in women by the placenta during pregnancy. HCG is sold as a prescription drug approved by the Food & Drug Administration for various medical conditions including the treatment of female infertility (but not weight-loss). The diet requires a daily injection of this hormone along with a scary obligation to eat a very low calorie diet of ONLY 500 CALORIES A DAY! Why Do People Lose So Fast? In short, people are actually losing twenty pounds and more per month because they are starving themselves! If you stop eating, you will likely drop weight quickly no matter what you are injecting into your body. It’s insane really... it will cost you hundreds of dollars a month and the real secret to this diet is... starvation. You don’t have to pay for that... you can starve yourself free of charge. =) (Which I don’t recommend.) The HCG label actually states, there “is no substantial evidence that it increases weight-loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or ‘normal’ distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.” Is It Safe? No matter your size, that level of calorie restriction is severe and does not lack consequences. These include, but are not limited to, gallstone formation, irregular heartbeat, vitamin & mineral deficiency and electrolyte imbalance.

This means that the HCG diet is not only unhealthy, it’s hazardous. Keep in mind that following this diet will give you an increased risk of headaches, blood clots, restlessness and depression. In addition, the HCG can give you pregnancy-like symptoms, such as water retention, breast tenderness and swelling.

And finally, HCG can also cause a condition called OHSS, or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which is potentially life-threatening. In addition to the calorie restriction being unsafe, the HCG hormone is actually illegal for over the counter sale for any reason. In fact, it’s not approved for weight-loss even as a prescription.

The FDA is warning any consumer currently using HCG for fat-loss to stop taking it and to stop following the dieting instructions immediately. I recommend this too!

My suggestion? Stick to what we know works—eating natural, wholesome foods, healthy supplements and exercise—and don’t be fooled, misled or tempted by fad starvation diets. Sustainable, healthy fat loss takes a permanent change of your habits and lifestyle. So what about those pesky cravings that the HCG diet was suppose to end? It’s no secret that excess hunger and cravings are the #1 reported problem of all my readers. And let’s face it, no diet is ever going to help you lose body flab if you can’t first control your cravings. Luckily there is a real scientific solution to your cravings and you can learn about it at my site here: Foods that KILL cravings (for a flat stomach)  To your health, Coach Josh ----------- Thanks Josh!  I completely agree...I think it's ridiculous that so many people keep falling for dangerous fad diets like this instead of just truly adopting a healthy lifestyle, daily exercise, and the right healthy eating plan for life.

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1 in 3 people suffer from this diet disease (do you?)

Hey People

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One out of every three people suffer from THIS specific

diet problem that is keeping them fat, bloated, and sick.

And worse, recent research shows that over 90% of people
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Burn 16.2 calories per minute with bodyweight exercises

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By Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
101 Bodyweight exercises



In a recent study funded by the American Council of Exercise,
researchers found bodyweight training can burn up to 16.2
calories per minute in men and 13 calories/minute in women.
(That's equivalent to running faster than 7 miles per hour.)

And now, almost everywhere in the world, is the best time of
year for backyard bodyweight training. Why just last Monday
morning I was doing push-ups and practicing my "Monkey Bar-ing"
for the June 9th Tough Mudder race that I've entered.

Of course, bodyweight training is also perfect for those times
when you are stuck indoors, as I was in a New Jersey hotel
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The hotel gym was easily in the 5 worst I've ever visited,
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Guys Rafael Back...hope you enjoyed this guest post

The 3 Best Ab Exercises that aren't called Ab Exercises

The 3 Best Abdominal Exercises that Are NOT Your "Normal" Ab Exercises 

A unique ab workout that doesn't contain your typical boring stomach exercises - no crunches or situps here!

by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
Author of best-seller:  The Truth about Six Pack Abs

Instead of the typical ab routines that we see so often with crunches, situps, leg lifts, etc... I like to give my readers better options for metabolism-boosting high intensity workouts that work their entire body while also working their abs... thus building rock hard abs & core, but also creating a much better fat-burning workout than a typical ab workout.

I'm going to show you an example today of one of my favorite "ab workouts" that doesn't include any direct "ab exercises" at all. This is actually a full body workout that works your abs pretty hard indirectly, and stimulates a good metabolism boost!  It's in a tri-set format (similar to a super-set but alternating between 3 exercises instead of 2).

Here goes:

1a. Renegade Dumbbell Rows
1b. Front Squats with Barbell
1c. Mountain Climbers on Floor

A good rep scheme to use with this could be 3-4 sets of 8 reps for each exercise, or more sets for less reps, such as 5 sets of 5 reps of each exercise. Mountain climbers can be done for a time interval (such as 30 seconds) instead of "reps".

Exercise Pics & Descriptions:

Renegade dumbbell rows are done starting in a pushup position with the hands on 2 dumbbells. You then row one dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with the other arm. Bring the dumbbell back to the ground and alternate the rowing arm while stabilizing with the opposite arm. This stabilizing effect during the rows creates incredible work for your entire midsection core area. Trust me... you'll feel it in the abs!

 

Renegade Rows shown above

Front squats are done similar to back squats, however with the barbell in front of your body on the front of your shoulders instead of resting on the upper back as in back squats. You stabilize the barbell on your shoulders by crossing your arms and pushing your fists into the bar against your shoulders while keeping your elbows out in front of the body.

This takes a little practice at first, so you will want to seek a professional trainer at your gym to help you with the form. Front squats require extreme stabilization strength from the abs due to the barbell weight being shifted to the front of the body instead of the back. Even though this is mostly a leg exercise, you'll feel this one in the abs big time!  Any time I do front squats after not having done them for a while, I get a really deep soreness in my abs the next day.

 

Front squats shown above

Mountain climbers are done by starting in a pushup position and then shuffling your feet in and out so that your knees are moving in under your chest and then back out to starting position. It sort of resembles climbing a mountain but flat on the floor. If you want an advanced version, you can also shuffle your hands 8-10 inches forward and backward in addition to the leg movements. This really makes it a full body exercise and MUCH more difficult than standard mountain climbers.

Mountain Climbers shown above

After finishing each exercise, try to move to the next exercise with very minimal rest (no more than 15-20 seconds).  Rest about 1-2 minutes after completing each "tri-set" before repeating the sequence.

This will give you one of the best ab workouts you've ever had without even doing any direct ab exercises.... and with a LOT more fat-burning metabolic effect compared to standard ab exercises...  You'll see what I mean after you try it!  This can be used as a stand-alone workout (as it can be very intense if you use challenging weights), or you can incorporate it as a portion of your full body workout.

1 in 3 people suffer from this diet disease (do you?)

One out of every three people suffer from THIS specific
diet problem that is keeping them fat, bloated, and sick.

And worse, recent research shows that over 90% of people
on so-called 'special diets' do NOT get better because this
ONE hidden ingredient - that is causing all the problems -
is found in so many foods that we eat today.

So if you have problems with your skin, your energy levels,
your belly fat, your thyroid, or your metabolism, you need to:

==> Discover the REAL solution to this diet problem here

World-renowned nutrition expert, Dr. Peter Osborne, gives you
the ONLY proven solution to this common diet problem.

You'll also discover what foods contain HIDDEN sources
of this deadly ingredient, and how the food industry is profiting
at YOUR expense by lying to you about their so-called
'special foods'. (That are also costing you big bucks.)

Get the full scoop here:

==> Eliminate the toxic effects of this diet problem today
Improve your health now,




Rafael Moret
http://SouthFloridaFitnessBootcamp.com