tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989579518343806107.post5957003156765616542..comments2023-08-23T03:48:06.859-07:00Comments on The Skinny Turtle: WhirlwindThe Skinny Turtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13663496976737624965noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989579518343806107.post-19359795878283819462010-08-03T03:26:44.626-07:002010-08-03T03:26:44.626-07:00I read about his HcG Diet. I have to say...it soun...I read about his HcG Diet. I have to say...it sounds very gimmicky to me. <br /><br />Most of the research behind it is by people and organizations that benefit from you thinking taking HcG and eating only 500 calories is the miracle to weight loss. Non-biased, peer reviewed scientific research shows that between HcG and a placebo, there is no difference.<br /><br /><br />Also, small children eat approximately 500cals per day. It is also NOT ENOUGH CALORIES TO SUPPORT NORMAL BRAIN FUNCTION! Not acceptable for grown women.<br /><br />Eating that little puts you into "starvation mode", where your body assumes you are in a phase of starvation and slows your metabolism and uses your muscles for energy. Your muscles burn calories! You don't want to lose them.<br /><br />Therefore, when you start to eat reasonably again, you have a slower metabolism and less muscle mass. You will gain more weight and more fat faster than if you adopted a scientifically researches and proven plan of eating a balanced diet, exercising, and keeping stress levels low. It's simple and it works.<br /><br />I bet if you went to a OB/GYN that is not related to the HcG diet fad, he/she would tell you that what you are doing is unhealthy and unreasonable. You might also get warned about a side effect called Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.<br /><br />If the OB/GYN knows best, she/he would tell you to see a Registered Dietician and a Personal Trainer.<br /><br />I don't know about you, but I prefer to utilize proven, honest ways to improve my health. <br /><br />Pills, Injections, and Scams are not needed to gain and maintain a healthy lifestyle.Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654075690886491477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989579518343806107.post-48894848853813052692010-08-02T14:02:39.442-07:002010-08-02T14:02:39.442-07:003 pounds isn't that much for the big change in...3 pounds isn't that much for the big change in your eating. I can seriously gain 3 overnight, then take a month to get it off! You're lucky you're still young! Once you get to the 40's....that's what they always told me, and I'm finding it to be true!<br />Adorable comment by your daughter and that will never change. Time with Mom will always be cherished, even when they're big girls and don't always express it. :)<br /><br />I so want to be in the 140's with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!divadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185277600611550619noreply@blogger.com