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How To Lose Body Weight Through Diet?
I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis...but I am very interested in the HGC diet to jump start my weight loss program. Is the HGC diet particularly troublesome or dangerous for those diagnosed with diverticulitis? If so...why, and what are the side effects to be watchful of?
Mon, 25 May 2015
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There is no medical evidence that the HCG diet is helpful. On it you take injections of HCG and go on a 500 calorie diet. Everyone will lose weight on a 500 calorie diet even without the HCG injections. If you decide to take the HCG it is not a problem with the diverticulitis. It is medically not recommended to eat less than 1200 calories a day. I suggest that you go on a strict 1200 calorie a day diet, increase your exercise and save the money you would spend on the HCG.
There is no medical evidence that the HCG diet is helpful. On it you take injections of HCG and go on a 500 calorie diet. Everyone will lose weight on a 500 calorie diet even without the HCG injections. If you decide to take the HCG it is not a problem with the diverticulitis. It is medically not recommended to eat less than 1200 calories a day. I suggest that you go on a strict 1200 calorie a day diet, increase your exercise and save the money you would spend on the HCG.
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