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**1USMARINE!** · August 19th, 2011, 08:19 PM

Hi i am new to this site, HCG injections, to everything. I started first injection on sat. 08/13. on Monday 08/15 i started the vlcd. I HAVE BEEN STARVING SINCE!!!

male
29yrs old
6'4
started 298lbs
this morning 294lbs.

my hcg is from a pharmacy called Hallandale Pharmacy in Hallandale, FL
bottle of 5,000iu mixed with 5ml

I am currently taking 20 units = 200iu..?
every morning between 0600 and 0700

I use to take Phentermine 37.5 mg. and it worked for me. When I first startedwith hcg I was on the phentermine. Reading i saw that i am not suppose to be hungry with shot and if i am .. something is wrong. I stopped the phentermine 2 days ago and now contimplate on chewing my finger off every time am hungry. I am starving and dont cheat.

My problem is i dont eat any fish, so i am limited to chicken and beef.
no veggie but i am currently eating spinich and romaine lettuce for the sack of this diet.

i tried the L-glut. and it did nothing.

what do i do? please help ASAP!

**mgsondance** · August 19th, 2011, 08:44 PM

you're taking 200 iu's, which is too high for many people. plus your mix is very concentrated, so it's a bit harder to adjust your dose- check with us before you mix the next batch. i'd skip your dose tomorrow- your hunger should go down. if it does, drop your dose the following day to .15 which will be 150 iu's. i'd also cut out the melba toast if you're eating it- it makes for too many carbs for those who are very insulin resistant.

**emmapeele** · August 19th, 2011, 09:24 PM

I need some advice. I'm on R2P2D10 and have been working evenings. My break is only 15minutes (part time) and I cannot finish my on protocol dinner. I have been finishing it when I get home at 9pm. Do you think this will cause a problem? It happens 3x week. The rest of the time, its' a normal dinner time. I am in a stall for 2 days now but didn't think this contributed to it. Just thought it was normal ...Thanks

**irishannon** · August 19th, 2011, 11:13 PM

Im the same with 125iu, 150iu and skip day. So idk... If I dont get a repsonse by tomorrow a.m. Im gonna increase to 175iu and see how that goes... thanks for your help! I really would LOVE to get this under control asap!

**Koala** · August 20th, 2011, 05:02 AM

Is 16-18 glasses of water a day too much? I live in Texas and it's been SO hot. I woke to a 1 lb gain, although I've followed protocol. Could I be flushing the hcg out before it has an opportunity to work?

Thank you!!

**haf** · August 20th, 2011, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by itsybitsy

Green beans are not on the original protocol. Personally, I doubt a bit of spice is going to be a problem for you. Keep reading the labels though. No one wants a set back! Good luck!

What protocol do you have? I am working with the In Shape MD guide that the clinic, where I get my shots, gave me. Can you send me the diet protocol you have? I am on week 2/starting week 3 of injections and down 15 lbs. I know that's average but my goal is 50 lbs so I need all the help I can get.

**milarthia** · August 20th, 2011, 07:31 AM

Question: Started this round on 125iu 2x/day. After 3 days, increased to 166iu 2x/day as many suggested 125iu is often too low. I was hungry at 125 and still now at 166 (it seems worse now). Its hard to pinpoint the precise cause, as some days I do exercise though I am trying to keep that to minimum. I spend all day thinking about food and waiting for my next meal. I only feel ok immediately after I eat.

Should I adjust my dose up or down? I am eating exactly to protocol, maybe slightly extra protein on workout days but overall calories are between 500 and 550. The only things off-protocol I have is sugar free gum but that gave me no issues in my first round (this is round three.)

Thanks!