When I say this diet is hard, I mean the hardest!!!  Trust me when I say this is NOT EASY!!  But, it’s working like a charm.  I was 139.0 this morning and even though I am a breath away from 140, I am so happy to say I am in the 130’s now.  Surprisingly, I do not notice any hunger pangs, but I do notice the cravings for things.  I did not realize how many times I had bites of my child’s food or just a cracker here and there.  I feel like I want to snack heavily on some REAL food though.  And that part is very, very hard.  But, I am sticking with it.  The thing that I like about this diet is that you really think twice before cheating.  The way that the HCG works in your system, your body is releasing thousands of calories a day for fuel which is why you do not feel hungry.  This only leaves room for 500 calories to be eaten in a single day before your body begins to pack away water as weight.  So, if you go above 500 calories or eat something that is not approved on this diet, you run the risk of moving up in the scale as much as 2 pounds in one day or stalling weight loss for 3-6 days.  I mean who wants to do that?  Not me!  So, it’s really keeping me on point because I am too scared to cheat!

We are going to Mexico in May and I refuse to be the beached whale in the bathing suit.  Will check back after the weekend!

I AM Modern Magazine does not endorse the use of the HCG diet. This is not a paid advertisement and the opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author's and not necessarily of I AM Modern Magazine.

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ANN NERI GAUSE has been a middle school counselor for 5 years with Loudoun County Public Schools. She graduated from Ferrum College in 2002 and went on to complete her Master of Arts Degree in Psychological Services K-12 from Marymount University in 2005. Ann currently resides in Leesburg with her husband Joey, their son Ashton and dog Charlie.