New information is continually released by the FDA regarding recent warnings and negative discoveries about popular weight loss methods and medications available to the public. At one point recently the FDA released warnings against 20 different popular weight loss meds simultaneously. Many of the popular weight loss methods still contain active agents that come hand in hand with severe side effects. Some side effects include: serious depression, suicidal thoughts, elevated blood pressure, etc.

Two active agents that have been pointed out by the FDA that are often found in popular weight loss pills are Meridia and Accomplia. The FDA’s continuing attack against the traditional weight loss pill has led many to turn away from the method entirely. Instead they are turning towards homeopathic methods.

One very popular homeopathic weight loss method is found with the homeopathic HCG weight loss formula. Use of the formula in conjunction with the very low calorie diet (500 calories per day) results in average weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per day. Dieters adhering to the plan are kept on a very strict regimen. They are also expected to take oral drops 3 times per day in order to take advantage of the full weight loss possibilities.

The diet is typically successful on short time frames. Dieters are encouraged to choose between 15 day diets, 25 day diets and 40 day diets. Average weight loss on the program leaves many at a much healthier weight and the new, healthier eating habits that are picked up while on the diet tend to lend dieters the ability to succeed in maintaining their new weight loss.

Today’s consumers are continually searching for the best weight loss method. Negative social eating habits have resulted in widespread overweight/obesity. This, in turn, leads to widespread interest in weight loss.

The renewed interest in weight loss options combined with the public’s increase in awareness of the benefits of all natural methods has aimed many squarely at the homeopathic HCG weight loss method. It is harmless, all natural, homeopathic, and very, very effective.

Amelia Handley studied exercise science at university with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she’s found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

I feel like bursting into song…something about it being my 20th day on my 25 day HCG therapy for weight loss program. If I could sing at all (or compose likeable lyrics) I might actually do it. Even after I complete the 25 days I have to stick to more rules…the rules of the maintenance diet, but that’s not nearly as strict as what I’m on right now.

But regardless of the additional time required for the maintenance diet I’m ecstatic to be able to say that I’m on my 20th day of the low calorie portion of the homeopathic HCG diet. Having said that…I didn’t lose any weight today. But it didn’t bother me because my jeans hardly fit. And I have to run to the store to look for a new belt. And that is a fun outing!

I took my B-Total and then took my first dose of HCG. I took my other two doses of HCG as I normally do; right before lunch and right before dinner. I’ve become really accustomed to the schedule of not eating/drinking for 15 minutes before I take it and then not eating or drinking anything for 15 minutes afterwards. I thought I’d hate that and mess it up all the time, but it wasn’t as difficult as I imagined.

I went out to buy a new blender (since my old one broke months ago) because I really like the sound of some of the smoothie recipes in the HCG Diet Direct Cookbook. The first one I decided to try was Orange Slush. I made it for lunch along with grilled chicken, asparagus and Melbas. I really like the slush and know the kids will love it, too. I immediately decided they could have it for breakfast before school tomorrow.

Dinner was baby spinach, Melba Toasts and grilled chicken. I got the baby spinach recipe from the HCG cookbook. I know that I’m not supposed to eat the same protein for lunch and dinner in the same day, but I was feeling extra, extra lazy and I broke that rule. There was already leftover chicken in the fridge, after all.

I decided to have another Orange Slush after dinner and didn’t think about the fact that the blender is really quite loud. It woke the kids up, of course! So we all had Orange Slush. They loved it and they DO want to have it for breakfast in the morning.

Amelia Handley studied exercise science at university with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she’s found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

So article 8 is here! If you’ve been following the series then you’re already up to date. If not…I’ll just lay it out for you really quick. My friend, Lisa, and I are going to do the HCG diet using the homeopathic HCG weight loss formula from HCG Diet Direct. We ordered our products, and now we’re just waiting for them to arrive. I hate waiting! The order was processed for shipping the same day as I ordered so I’m assuming they’re entire shipping process will be fast. But since I only ordered it the day before yesterday it’s not surprising that it hasn’t arrived. Even if they’re amazingly fast that’s asking a little too much.

I checked with Lisa just to make sure she hadn’t received her’s yet. But she’s still waiting just like me. We’re still watching for the delivery man. I have to admit that I hope I get mine first. I’m so accustomed to the speed and convenience of online shopping that I’m thoroughly spoiled. One of my requirements for the diet was to be able to buy HCG with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover card. Another requirement was to be able to buy it online and see it arrive on my doorstep within the week. Those are my generic expectations. And I’m figuring that they’re going to be met! Any experienced online shopper would expect no less!

So far my high expectations have been met. I did buy HCG with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover card (I chose Visa this time around…I try to take turns so no one card feels more loved than the others). And I did purchase the product online which is another aspect of my high retail expectations. And I have no reason to believe that my high expectations for speedy delivery will not be met. I did already receive a status update that changed it from ordered to “shipped.” And that was within 4 hours of my initial order (I checked).

So considering all that…I’m really happy with HCG Diet Direct’s service. They seem really great. The only thing I might change if I could go back is to select expedited shipping. But I guess that’s a bit premature. It could arrive tomorrow and then the expedited shipping charge would have been money thrown out the window. Just to get myself to stop thinking about the package coming in the mail I started looking at HCG recipes online. Some of them seemed pretty good. Others seemed questionable considering what I’ve heard about the diet so far (I’m pretty positive cheese is a big NO-NO!)

So I figure I’ll wait to actually choose any recipes to use while on the diet until I get the HCG Diet Direct paraphernalia. Then I can be sure I won’t plan on using any recipes that seem pretty good, but that aren’t actually appropriate for the HCG diet. Apparently you have to be careful when taking advice from other people online.

I’m absolutely going to follow the rules. No bending; no breaking! That’s my motto. I’ve heard that’s what you’ve got to do in order to see the results you want. So I’m all for it!

Amelia Handley majored in exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she’s found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.