HCG (placental gonadotropin hormone) diets are gaining popularity, despite their high cost and questionable effectiveness. Famous blogger Erin Flaherty shared her experience of losing weight on this diet.
Erin decided to try the HCG diet last year after hearing about her friend's success. Although the method is not approved by official medicine, Erin still decided to take a risk. She completed the 45-day course, which cost her $1,250.
The diet involves strict restrictions on calories and carbohydrates. It is also necessary to take injections of hCG and vitamin B12. Erin lost 0.5 kg daily, although the injections caused discomfort. During the course she lost 12 kg.
Erin is pleased with the results, despite the high cost and health risks. She believes that sacrifices can be made for the sake of a slim figure. Many people around her take similar courses, but do not advertise it because of possible criticism.
Thus, hCG diets, although medically questionable, help with weight loss. People are willing to pay a lot of money and risk their health for the sake of the desired slimness.