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Toggle this category Some Facts About HCG and Injections vs Sublingual
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Thomas
@ 16 April 2010 - 07:18 AM |
I still see a lot of mis-information and confusion about sublingual HCG on the regular message board, so let's get some facts straight.....
1.) There is no difference in effect between injected and sublingual HCG. Once HCG is in your body, it works exactly....AND I MEAN EXACTLY...the same no matter how it gets there. The body does not know the difference between injected and sublingual, it only sees HCG and doesn't know or came where it came from. This is fact, and I am speaking from experience as a pharmaceutical engineer -- I know how these things work because it's my business to know.
2.) Injected and sublingual HCG can be mixed exactly...AND I MEAN EXACTLY....the same way. There is no special formula for sublingual HCG compared to injections. I did not use colloidal silver and lots of B-12....I used 2 mL of B-12 and 3 mL of vodka and 15 mL of distilled water. I lost 42.7 pounds of the 60 pounds I intend to lose, so it works. This is also fact....the numbers on my scale don't lie and neither do I.
A little aside here: sterile water for injection should not be used because it is somewhat acidic. Bacteriostatic water is supposed to be super clean, free of minerals and pathogens....but distilled water is also mineral-free and much cheaper. If you really think it might be contaminated, boil it again......but that's how it's made in the first place. That's what distillation means....a liquid is boiled and the vapors are condensed to get pure water. Any organisms in the water are killed off in the boiling. Once again, I am speaking from experience with pharmaceutical processes.
3.) The recommended dosage of HCG is 125 IUs per day according to Dr. Simeons, at least to start. You only...ONLY....increase the dosage if you are not losing or are extremely hungry. Another fact, because it comes from Dr. Simeons paper, "The Pounds and Inches Diet". The 166 IUs per sublingual dose number comes from people using Releanna, NOT mixed HCG per the Pounds and Inches protocol. If taken properly, 125 IUs per dose is sufficient.
4.) The rate of loss on sublingual vs. injections varies from person to person, but that is due to differences in body chemistry, NOT the method of dosage. An individual person will very highly probably lose the same amount and the same rate regardless of method, assuming they are doing it correctly. If in doubt, see Item 1.
The sublingual method usually results in about half (50%) of the dose being absorbed into the bloodstream, so the 125 IU dose is taken twice a day. However, getting that 50% depends on how long you hold the HCG mix under your tongue. I did it for 10 -15 minutes, sometimes longer, each time. My results speak for themselves.
5.) It is imperative, repeat IMPERATIVE....that you learn to read food labels. When you do, you will be amazed at how much extra stuff is added to processed foods. White flour, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, starch (esp modified food starch) and chemical preservatives are used in obscene amounts. Also, you can assume that unless it's labeled otherwise, meats are grain fed, injected with growth hormones, and anti-biotics. These things are why we got fat in the first place, so take the opportunity to eliminate them from your diet. Your body will thank you.
Reading labels is also how I discovered that many liquid B-12 offerings have sugar in them, usually in the form of fructose syrup. It may only be a small amount, but Dr. Simeons tells of experiences with his clients that even small amounts of sugar, starch and oil can sabotage weight loss.
6.) It makes NO difference whether you order from Indian or European pharmacies......any drug formulation approved for sale in the US (as HCG is, even if not for dietary use) must meet stringent guidelines as to ingredients and how it's manufactured. The potency is the same regardless of which country it comes form, and there is no difference between Hucog and Organon....they are simply brand names. Cost is only slightly different and delivery times are approximately the same. Once again, my industry experience is speaking here.
There is a difference in packaging but not in the HCG. Packaging from India is in glass ampoules, and packaging from Europe is in small vials with rubber stoppers and an aluminum overcap. Both are sealed containers and both contain the same HCG and either can be used for injections and for sublingual, when properly mixed and in the proper dose size.
7.) Mixing sublingual HCG is no different than preparing injected HCG. You do not need special amounts of colloidal silver, liquid B-12 or bacteriostatic water. I used about 1 mL (which is equal to 1 cc) of vodka to rinse my mixing bottle after rinsing with filtered water, and poured it out. Then I added about 0.5 mL of vodka to dissolve the HCG in the vial (or ampoule), poured that into my mixing bottle and added enough more vodka so I had a total of 3 mLs of vodka. After that, I added 2-3 mLs of liquid B-12 (until I discovered mine had sugar in it), then enough distilled water to have a total of 20 mLs of liquid. Since I bought 5000 IU vials, I had a mixture containing 250 IUs per mL. For a 125 IU dose, I pulled 0.5 mL of mixture into my syringe.
I also found that the liquid B-12 is not necessary. After finding that mine had fructose syrup in it, I mixed my last batch of HCG for my Round 1 Phase 2 using only 3 mL of vodka and 17 mL of distilled water. My losses were slightly better than the previous batch.
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| Posted By:
Thomas
@ 03 April 2010 - 12:36 AM |
To further explain a previous comment about hCG combined with a VLCD (very low calorie diet) almost instantaneously placing your body into a state of ketosis, relative information provided below.
As a side note, there is a diet referred to as "the ketogenic diet" (In many aspects, it is much akin to Adkins) - which has gained and lost favor over the years, and was used in the treatment of childhood epilepsy.
I'm no expert on that diet, but from the overview, it consists of variable fats and proteins consumed, and carbohydrate intake limited to 100 grams per day.
The Simeon's protocol takes it much further, not only limiting carb intake, but fat intake as well, and severely restricting daily protein intake.
KETOSTIX - nice to use, especially when you're shifting your diet between the meat & veggie choices, or if you aren't hungry and skip some of your choices.
I posed a question as to why I would be testing positive for ketones on hCG the very 1st day of the VLCD vs. not throwing any ketones on a 2 day water fast (and taking 5-7 days to test postitive while on Adkins)
The answer as I see it: because normally - on the 2 day fast the body would convert glycogen... if hCG had no effect as far as fat conversion - I SHOULD have been burning glycogen on the 1st few days of the protocol as well. So hCG either accelerates fat conversion, or blocks glucagon release from the pancreas so the body is forced to skip the glycogen and go directly to using fat.
When on high carbohydrate diets the body can usually expect an energy source to keep entering the body. But in the state of ketosis the body has to become efficient at mobilizing fats as energy.
If the body has no further use for ketones they can simply be excreted through urine as a waste product. This means that at times your body will be peeing out body fat. Ketosis has a protein sparing effect, assuming that you are consuming adequate quantities of protein and calories in the first place. Once in ketosis the body actually prefers ketones to glucose. Since the body has copious quanities of fat this means that there is no need to oxidize protein to generate glucose through gluconeogenesis.
Another benefit of ketosis has to do with the low levels of insulin in the body, which causes greater lipolysis & free glycerol release compared to a normal diet when insulin is around 80-120. Insulin has a lipolysis blocking effect, which can inhibit the use of fatty acids as energy. Also when insulin is brought to low levels many beneficial hormones are released in the body such as growth hormone & other powerful growth factors.
The last benefit has to do with the fact that a ketone body is an inefficient fuel source due to the fact that when the fatty acid is converted to a ketone body it contains 7 calories. This means that the normal pound of fat has less than 3500 calories.
Other than hormonal reasons the main reason why catabolism occurs is because protein will be broken down, or catabolized, to make glucose. This is because the brain uses glycogen, upwards of 25% of the body's glucose. When carbohydrates are restricted, the body will still need glucose for the brain, so it is forced to breakdown protein mostly from your own muscle tissue.
Ketosis is different because when in the state of ketosis the brain will prefer ketones over glucose. For the dieter this is very good because the body will not have to break down protein for energy. In turn the body will be forced to use its fat reserves, a.k.a. your love handles, for its energy. This is why ketosis is such a good method of dieting.
Simeons hCG Protocol - lose 10-14% of your total weight in 30 days.
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| Posted By:
Thomas
@ 30 March 2010 - 11:05 PM |
hCG stands for Human Choriogonadotropin, the hormone produced by pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy. Research suggests a small, daily hCG injection (approx. 125 IU to 200 IU) results in a weight loss of 1 to 2 lbs per day, and often more, when accompanied by a VLCD (very low calorie diet of approximately 500 calories). Dr. Simeons book, "Pounds and Inches" explains how the hCG diet includes a very specific 500 calorie VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) that is strict in carbohydrates and especially fat.
The Original hCG Diet by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons
Breakfast: Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Saccharin or Stevia may be used.
Lunch: 100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The chicken breast must be removed from the bird.
One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage.
One breadstick (grissino) or one Melba toast.
An apple, orange, or a handful of strawberries or one-half grapefruit.
Dinner: The same four choices as lunch (above.)
The juice of one lemon daily is allowed for all purposes.
Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, sweet basil, parsley, thyme, majoram, etc., may be used for seasoning, but no oil, butter or dressing.
Tea, coffee, plain water, or mineral water (2 liters of water per day is recommended) are the only drinks allowed, but they may be taken in any quantity and at all times.
The fruit or the breadstick may be eaten between meals instead of with lunch or dinner, but not more than than four items listed for lunch and dinner may be eaten at one meal.
No medicines or cosmetics other than lipstick, eyebrow pencil and powder may he used without special permission.
Portions and specially prepared unsweetened, low calorie foods:
"In many countries specially prepared unsweetened and low Calorie foods are freely available, and some of these can be tentatively used... the total daily intake must not exceed 500 Calories if the best possible results are to be obtained, that the daily ration should contain 200 grams of fat-free protein and a very small amount of starch." From Dr Simeon's "Pounds and Inches."
Important Highlights:
The 500 calorie limit must always be maintained.
2 small apples are not an acceptable exchange for “1 apple.”
Very occasionally we allow egg - boiled, poached or raw - to patients who develop an aversion to meat, but in this case they must add the white of three eggs to the one they eat whole.
Cottage cheese made from skimmed milk is available 100 grams may occasionally be used instead of the meat.
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| Posted By:
Thomas
@ 19 October 2009 - 10:05 AM |
Take a look around any gym, and you’ll see lots of mistakes. Stupid mistakes. Dangerous mistakes. And maybe worst of all, time-wasting mistakes. You may even be guilty of one or two yourself. Eliminate these common slipups, though, and you’ll not only reduce your risk of injury, but also speed your ability to burn fat and get fit. Here are the five biggest fitness blunders—along with the fixes you need for the results you want.
Mistake #1: You Don't Use a Training Log
Training logs aren't just for muscleheads. YMCA researchers found that 70 percent of exercisers who set goals stuck with their programs for the entire year. By contrast, three-quarters of those who didn't set goals dropped out. Keep it simple: Just write down the number of sets and repetitions and the amounts of weight you use, as well as the duration and distance of each cardio session, and your total exercise time. What’s more, this strategy works for dieting, too. University of Pittsburgh scientists found that people who wrote down the size of each meal (small, medium, large, XL) were just as successful at losing weight as those who tracked the specific foods, calories, and fat that ate.
Mistake #2: You Use Weights That Are Too Light
Ladies, I’m especially talking to you on this one. Your goal is to challenge your muscles, not just go through the motions. For instance, if you can lift a weight 15 times, it’s not going to do your muscles much good to lift it for only 8 repetitions. A good way to gauge if a weight is appropriate: Note the point at which you “start to struggle.” Let’s say you’re doing 10 repetitions. If all 10 seem easy, then the weight you’re using is too light. However, if you start to struggle on your tenth repetition, you’ve chosen the correct poundage.
What does “start to struggle” mean? It’s when the speed at which you lift the weight slows significantly. Although you can push on for another rep or two, the struggle indicates that your muscles have just about had it. This is also the point when most people start to “cheat” by changing their body posture to help them lift the weight. Remember, the idea is to complete all the repetitions in each set with perfect form, while challenging your muscles to work as hard as they can. Which brings me to the next mistake…
Mistake #3: You Use Weights That Are Too Heavy
Gentlemen, this is typically a manly mistake. It's a product of a male’s natural inclination to be better than the other guy. But the only way heavy weights benefit your end goal is if you lift them with proper technique. Simply choose the heaviest weight that allows you to complete all of the prescribed repetitions, which you can do by employing the start-to-struggle technique in Mistake #2. Of course, you may be tempted to cheat anyway. So to keep you honest, here are three signs you’re using too much weight.
* You can't perform an exercise through its full range of motion. For instance, on a squat, you know you should lower your body until your thighs are at last parallel to the floor. But if you're using too much weight, you don't dare go down that low for fear of getting stuck, so you stop halfway and then return to the starting position.
* You can't do your entire set without the help of a spotter. You should always have one on hand for your maximum-weight sets, but he's there for safety, not to actually help you perform your repetitions.
* Your lower back arches like a sapling in a windstorm on bench presses and arm curls. If you have to change your body posture as you perform the exercise, you’re transferring the weight to muscles other than the ones you’ve targeted. And doesn’t that defeat the purpose?
* Bonus Tip: For even more tips on perfect form, click here for the 100 greatest fitness tips of all time.
Mistake #4: You Do the Same Old Exercises
Gyms are filled with people who are still doing the same exercises they learned in their first workout program—no matter whether they learned them two months or two presidential administrations ago. But the truth is, all exercises have an expiration date. That’s the point at which when they start to lose their effectiveness. A general guideline: If an exercise uses more than one joint (for example, the bench press uses the shoulders and elbows; the squat uses the hips and knees), you can do it for 8 weeks before you should switch to another exercise for the same muscles. If it involves a single joint (biceps curl, triceps pushdown, lateral raise), find a substitute after just 4 weeks. Your alternative can be as simple as changing the type of grip you use, switching from a barbell to dumbbells, or lying on a Swiss ball instead of a bench.
Mistake #5: You Only Warm Up on a Treadmill
For most people, warming up means running on a treadmill or pedaling an exercise bike. And while a 10-minute aerobic workout is fine for warming your lower body muscles, a better approach is the one you first learned in grade school. When researchers at the United States Military Academy examined different methods of preparing for exercise, they found that first performing calisthenics—also known as dynamic stretching—helped people sprint faster, jump higher, and throw harder. The likely explanation: A dynamic warmup enhances nervous-system activity, which allows you to active more muscle fibers. So before you hit the weights, do 30 seconds each of jumping jacks, arm circles, pushups, lunges, and body-weight squats. You’ll instantly improve your workout—and as a result, your body.
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Toggle this category The 12 Most Popular Weight Lifting Myths Debunked
| Posted By:
Thomas
@ 19 October 2009 - 09:58 AM |
Myth #1: Weight Lifting is Dangerous. Machines have the reputation to be safer than free weights. But studies tell a different story.
* Weight lifting does not produce more injuries compared to machines.
* Weight lifting injury rates are lower than in any other sport.
Weight lifting is used for (p)rehabilitation because it can prevent and fix injuries. The only way you can injure yourself, is if you use bad technique or don’t control your ego. Use your head and you’ll be safe.
Myth #2: Weight Lifting is Bad For Your Joints. Weight lifting is less stressful on your joints than running: it involves controlled, non-impact movements.
Weight lifting – and especially strength training – will increase the health of your joints by strengthening the muscles & ligaments that hold them together.
* Squatters have healthier knees than non Squatters. Studies performed on top Powerlifters confirm that their knees are in better health than those of the general population.
* Several StrongLifts.com readers recovering from ACL injuries or who had persistent knee problems for years, reported that their knee pain went away forever after 2-3 months of doing Squats.
Myth #3: Weight Lifting Causes High Blood Pressure. Your blood pressure increases when you lift heavy weights. But it returns to normal after finishing your set. That’s how lifting improves your cardiovascular fitness.
People who lift weights with the focus on strength training have lower blood pressures than people who don’t exercise. Studies show that regular weight lifting lowers your systolic & diastolic blood pressure.
Myth #4: Weight Lifting Makes You Bulky. Muscle is denser than fat. You’ll look slimmer at the same body-weight if you increase your muscle mass. The huge guys in muscle magazines are usually supplementing.
Many skinny guys train 6x/week but struggle to gain weight. Why? Because they aren’t eating enough. Getting bulky means gaining weight. And to gain weight, you must eat more. Training hard only won’t do the job.
Myth #5: Weight Lifting Makes Women Bulky. Those muscular women you can find in muscle magazines had to use steroids to get to that point.
As a woman you can build muscle, get stronger and improve your physique. But you’ll never build as much muscle mass as men can because you have lower testosterone levels. You’ll always stay feminine unless you use steroids.
Myth #6: Weight Lifting Stunts Growth. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Dave Draper, Shaquille O’Neal, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Michael Vick, etc. They all started lifting weights in their early teens and are +6′ /1m82 tall.
The only way weight lifting can stunt your growth is if you damage your growth plate by letting the bar fall on you. But if you use proper technique, you’ll be safer than with Rugby or Soccer where collisions are common.
Supervise youth lifting weights. Enforce proper technique and discourage ego. Note that some believe weight lifting can actually stimulate growth because it increases bone mineralization.
Myth #7: Weight Lifting Decreases Flexibility. One of the realizations people who get into weight lifting have is how inflexible they are. Years of sedentary lifestyle may have tighten your hips, preventing you to Squat correctly.
Weight lifting will make you regain your flexibility and maintain it. Especially the Squat will give your hip muscles a full stretch. But increasing your muscle mass or strength won’t reduce your flexibility at all.
Myth #8: Weight Lifting Makes You Slow. Strong muscles contract faster and generate more power. That’s why professional athletes like Shaquille O’Neil or Tiger Woods do weight lifting: strength training makes you faster.
Myth #9: Weight Lifting Causes Hemorrhoids. The right way to breathe during a lift is to hold your breath and push it against your closed glottis. This keeps your lower back safe by increasing pressure in your abdomen.
If you hold your breath and push it towards your anus you can get hemorrhoids. Avoid by breathing correctly: use the valsalva maneuver. Drink lots of water and eat green veggies, fruits & fiber for optimal digestion.
Myth #10: Muscle Turns to Fat If You Stop Weight Lifting. Muscle never turns to fat. They’re different tissues. If you stop weight lifting, you also have to eat less than before otherwise you’ll get fat.
Some believe that if you train long enough your muscles will never come back to their pre-trained state. This is probably linked to muscle memory: it’s easier to regain muscle than to build it from scratch.
Myth #11: Weight Lifting Increases Waist Size. This myth comes from looking at some Power Lifters in the heaviest classes. Their waist is big because they’re fat. And they’re fat is because they only care about getting stronger.
Check Power Lifters in the lighter classes: they all have a small waist. Squats & Deadlifts work your abs hard. Everyone who does these exercises for a couple of weeks reports losing several inches waist size.
Myth #12: Weight Lifting is Boring. It is if you go the gym without a plan, don’t pay attention to what you do when lifting and don’t get results. But it won’t if you have a plan, get results and focus on how your body moves during a lift.
Weight lifting is a technical & intellectual sport. You shouldn’t have time to get bored since you have so many things to pay attention to during the lift. And the constant challenge to add weight is anything but boring.
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