I am 23 years old and have just completed my 3 weeks of treatment. I have lost a total of 22 pounds. I went from weighing 159-137. I haven’t been this slim since I was a teenager. I actually fit into a dress I’ve have since grade 8! This was an amazing experience and by far the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I am a happier and healthier person. It completely changed my way of thinking when it comes to food. I now feel I have a healthy relationship with food. I am no longer obsessed with food. I no longer look to food for “comfort” if I’m having a bad day. I no longer eat when I’m bored, which was a huge problem for me. I have found other things to occupy my time when I am bored other than food. The fact that I can fit into all my old clothes that I thought I would never be able to wear again is amazing and makes me feel great about myself. Shopping is a lot more fun now that everything fits the way it should opposed to before when it just felt like a chore. My self-confidence has gone from a sad 8 to an amazing 10! I am so happy that I did this for myself. It wasn’t just about the food. It’s about changing your lifestyle, making healthier choices and challenging yourself. The diet is challenging, both mentally and emotionally so if you’re going into treatment thinking it’s going to be a walk in the park and a quick fix for your weight problem, it might not be the right thing for you. This treatment is also about commitment. You have to be committed to the treatment everyday, 100%, mind, body and soul. It is the most important thing in my opinion.
The first couple days of the 500-calorie a day diet were hard because I was still at my stage of being obsessed with food. After I got over the hump of the 3rd day I was fine. I woke up happy mostly everyday with tons of energy. If I ever felt tempted by a certain food, I would tell myself, “I am choosing not to eat that right now for my own well being.” I knew in the back of my head, if I stayed strong and just kept going I would be a happier, healthier person in the end and I was right! It really helped me. I was never hungry because the food that I was eating tasted great and satisfied me. The HCG injections were probably the easiest part of the whole treatment. At first I was a little wary about injecting myself, but I quickly got over that fear. The needle is no bigger than an insulin needle and you can’t even feel it go in. I jumped out of bed every morning eagerly and with anticipation to see how much weight I had lost during the night. This was followed by me jumping up and down and dancing happily around my bathroom (naked) once I realized I had lost another pound. It is now a daily routine for me to weigh myself every morning as if it were second nature.
This experience was amazing for me because I feel like I can do anything now. It was a huge accomplishment. It has also opened up many new doors to my future. I am so appreciative towards Elizabeth for sharing this amazing gift with me. She is probably the most wonderful, understanding & non-judgmental person I’ve ever met and I really enjoyed her counseling sessions. She has made a huge effect on me and has helped me become a happier & healthier person! I feel extremely fortunate to have been introduced to the HCG Diet and to have had the opportunity to be coached by Elizabeth. I will never go back to the person I was. This treatment, in just one month, has changed my life forever and I will never forget it.
- Ashley
