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**mommyat40** · June 7th, 2013, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by Beth_M

So you are taking 125iu per dose. that is the low end of the range we suggest for subq injections. The .15 the doc mentioned would be 150iu. You could do one of two things. Either skip your inection tomorrow and see if you feel better in the evening in which case you would want to lower your dose the next day. Or increase to 150iu for 3 days and see how you feel at the increased dose. If with the higher dosing you feel worse at any point, then you'd do a skip day to bring the level down and go lower.

OK. By better do you mean less hunger after a skipped dose? I would continue to eat the 500 calorie diet correct?

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**mrsb** · June 7th, 2013, 08:31 AM

How long with hcg injections last once reconstituted? Also, do they lose their potency as time passes? Also, I read somewhere that the water should not be shot directly at the hcg when reconstituting, but rather aimed at the side of the bottle and swirled gently. Is this true?

**TXRene** · June 7th, 2013, 09:10 AM

Quick question about onion versus onion powder in recipes.
Would onion powder be counted as a vegetable (as far as original protocol and mixing veggies)? And if not, why? Not trying to be dense, but onion powder is just dried ground onion, right? What is the difference? Trying to wrap my logic around it.
Thanks :-)

**TXRene** · June 7th, 2013, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by mrsb

How long with hcg injections last once reconstituted? Also, do they lose their potency as time passes? Also, I read somewhere that the water should not be shot directly at the hcg when reconstituting, but rather aimed at the side of the bottle and swirled gently. Is this true?

I'm really new to it, but I picked up a couple of extra pregnancy tests to check the potency later in the round to make sure it's still potent.

**faith** · June 7th, 2013, 11:10 AM

Thanks!

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**Beth_M** · June 7th, 2013, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Australian

Hey Beth,
Just thought I would give you an update on my dosing & hunger issues. I have had 3 wonderful hunger free days!! yay, and guess what my dose is? 90! that's my sweet spot, a miniscule 90iu!
(Goodness knows I have tried every other dose!)
It was hard getting over the mind set that more is better, why take one painkiller when we can take two..etc. I am so glad to have finally worked it out - I can go to 40 days now I feel so good. I used that averaging formula and the journal of when I had least hunger to guesstimate, so thanks for that.

I am very glad to here you found your spot!

**Beth_M** · June 7th, 2013, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by mommyat40

OK. By better do you mean less hunger after a skipped dose? I would continue to eat the 500 calorie diet correct?

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Yes. If your hunger decreases after a skipped dose then you need a lower dosage each day. You do continue the VLCD during skips.

**rkthin** · June 7th, 2013, 11:56 AM

Hi I am taking Homeopathic HCG sublingual drops and have lost 26.5 pounds. Today is day 41 so I am starting maintenance. My question is do I need to stay on 500 cals for 2 or 3 days with no HCG with the homeopathic? And is it 2 or 3 days? Second, do you have any tips for maintenance first 3 weeks? I appreciate all the help and support you have given in always answering my questions. Thanks again!

**Beth_M** · June 7th, 2013, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by mrsb

How long with hcg injections last once reconstituted? Also, do they lose their potency as time passes? Also, I read somewhere that the water should not be shot directly at the hcg when reconstituting, but rather aimed at the side of the bottle and swirled gently. Is this true?

once mixed hcg typically begins to lose potency after 3 weeks. I would be as gentle mixing as you can.

**Beth_M** · June 7th, 2013, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by TXRene

Quick question about onion versus onion powder in recipes.
Would onion powder be counted as a vegetable (as far as original protocol and mixing veggies)? And if not, why? Not trying to be dense, but onion powder is just dried ground onion, right? What is the difference? Trying to wrap my logic around it.
Thanks :-)

Seasonings such as onion powder are okay and would not be considered mixing veggies. The amount of seasoning you use is small compared to the amount of actual onion you would use. That's the only thing I can see as a difference.

**rmc1989** · June 7th, 2013, 01:38 PM

I am starting R1, phase 1 on 6/11. I am due for TOM to begin on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and do take birth control. Do you have any advice on whether or not I can begin on Tuesday as planned or should wait until my cycle ends??? I know "Pounds and Inches" says not to be on hCG during cycle but the online pharma doctor where I got my hCG said it wasn't a problem. He only indicated I might retain more water initially, thus possibly reducing initial weight loss but that after my cycle water retained would disappear and ultimately my weight loss results would not be affected. I would most appreciate your insight as I am desperate to begin but don't want to mess up the program on the first day!