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Suggest Treatment To Counter Side-effects Of Hcg Drops

I have just started the HCG drops diet. I am 61 years old and want to lose about 20 pounds. I have been experiencing low blood sugar symptoms, including headache, shaky legs, and last night my forearms started hurting badly. I ate some carbs and felt better after a half hour. I have no energy, and today my back and leg muscles are sore, like I pulled muscles. I have also had trouble sleeping. I am on day 3 of phase 2.
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Quick permanent ways to lose weight and keepit off via fad diets is a waste of time

HCG hormone does nothing to help you lose weight. Your metabolism has dropped with age
If you were my patient I would calculate a high lean protein high fiber carbs good fats diet approach after a complete assessmen

Food diaries would help me identify problematic food behaviors nutrient imbalances. A calorically apropriate diet would then be designed taking likes and dislikes into consideration

Exercise,both cardio and strength training, is a necessary component of most successful weight efforts.

A dietitian may help you with all of the above Regards Kathy J ShattlerMS RDN
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Suggest Treatment To Counter Side-effects Of Hcg Drops

Welcome! Quick permanent ways to lose weight and keepit off via fad diets is a waste of time HCG hormone does nothing to help you lose weight. Your metabolism has dropped with age If you were my patient I would calculate a high lean protein high fiber carbs good fats diet approach after a complete assessmen Food diaries would help me identify problematic food behaviors nutrient imbalances. A calorically apropriate diet would then be designed taking likes and dislikes into consideration Exercise,both cardio and strength training, is a necessary component of most successful weight efforts. A dietitian may help you with all of the above Regards Kathy J ShattlerMS RDN