Article-: First Day on the HCG Diet

By Amelia Handley

Today was my first day on my 25 day HCG diet. I'm taking HCG Diet Direct's homeopathic HCG weight loss formula and following their homeopathic HCG protocol. It wasn't bad! It was pretty fun, actually. But then I'll need to clarify that the first two days are loading days.

Loading day means that you're supposed to eat a LOT of calories and aim for fatty foods. So I have to say that was a nice send off to a very low calorie diet. Maybe by the time I'm done cramming tons of high calorie, fatty foods in my belly I'll be so sick that I'll be ready to eat a very small amount of very healthy food for the next 25 days. It's a theory, anyway.

According to the homeopathic HCG protocol the loading days have a purpose other than as a great send off for the low cal days to follow. They give the body time to absorb the HCG. Even during the loading days you are required to take your HCG three time per day. I took mine morning, lunch and evening. You can't eat or drink before or after you take it for 15 minutes and you have to hold it under your tongue for 15 seconds before you swallow it and go on about your day. I didn't have a hard time remembering it, but it was only the first day.

You have to store the homeopathic HCG weight loss formula in a cool place. That little requirement could be problematic if you need to transport it (to work or on a trip, etc.) but since it's winter I don't foresee a problem. Even if I do have to transport it somewhere...it's still going to be in a cool place. That's just a little side thought; a bonus for doing the HCG diet in the winter!

My routine on the first day was really quite simple. I got out of bed. I weighed myself and noted down I was at 170. I took my HCG and my B-Total (and additional vitamin supplement I bought from HCG Diet Direct). Then I went ahead and made sure that ate frequently throughout the day. I also made sure to enjoy a few of my all time favorites that are going to be definite "no-no's" while on the diet.

So now my first day on the HCG diet is finished. I wrote my weight down on a notepad I keep on my nightstand so that I can add to it each morning. I followed the rules when it came to taking the HCG formula three times each day and I ate a lot of fatty foods. So for today; I've been successful. I'll keep you updated on how tomorrow goes in the next article. - 17274

About the Author:

Amelia Handley studied 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.

It's HERE...HCG Arrived on Day 10

By Amelia Handley

It's heeee-rrrrre. The package arrived today. It only took a few days, but to me it seemed like ages! I'm not known for my patience. Now I can stop trying to figure out the rules and oral HCG protocol on my own and actually get the real stuff directly from the included handbook. What a relief. This also means that I'm actually going to be dieting soon instead of just thinking about it and writing about it, but since I'm going to think positively I'll just repeat again that I can do it and move on.

I called to see if my HCG buddy, Lisa, got her package today, as well, but she didn't. And while getting my a day earlier than her makes me feel a little bit special it's really not going to effect our "bet" because we're still both going to start on the same day. We're both going to be following the same oral HCG protocol. And while we're discussing the oral HCG protocol...sorry about my mental collapse yesterday. I've since sworn that I will no longer haunt the HCG forums looking for trouble. I'm going to patiently wait and adhere to the rules as presented in my oral HCG protocol handbook rather than get myself all worried and confused by the jumbled info I was gathering from various blogs and forums yesterday.

So now it's here and it's time to get serious about all this HCG business. The actual homeopathic HCG weight loss formula seems pretty easy to deal with. All I have to do is use the oral dropper/syringe thing to put the designated amount under my tongue 3 times each day. Each time I hold it there for 15 seconds and then swallow it. I can't eat or drink anything for 15 minutes before or after I take the formula. And those are the only requirements for the formula. I can definitely do that.

The B-Total I ordered is a once a day thing. It's actually called a vitamin supplement on the bottle and it's got its own dropper. I'm looking forward to what the manufacturer calls liquid energy. It sounds like a magic potion that would be discussed in one of the Harry Potter books or something. Who doesn't want some "liquid energy" on hand? So back to reality...you take this once a day. And you hold it under you tongue for 30 seconds before swallowing it. And the only other instruction for the B-Total product is to shake it well. And I can definitely do that; no problem.

And as an added bonus (I love added bonuses) it seems that the B-Total can be taken during periods of stress or heightened physical activity as needed. That's actually included in the description on the bottle. It sounded like a fabulous little vitamin supplement to keep around even when you're not dieting. I just might order myself a stockpile if it works as good as they say it does!

Now that I'm shared with you the beginnings of my "package is here" frenzy I'm off to dive in to the oral HCG protocol that was included. I can't wait to get all the rules straight in my head so I can quit worrying about it. Watch for more info tomorrow in Article 11! - 17274

About the Author:

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.

Discover Amazing Fish Oil Benefits

By Daniel Fittman

Fish oil is truly a wonder supplement when it comes to your health. It can be used to treat all kinds of health problems with amazing results and should be taken daily to prevent many health problems that are associated with ageing. Fish oil benefits people of all ages.

What makes fish oil so good and full of health giving benefits are the omega fatty acids that are so potent in fish oil. Omega fatty acids are important for brain development and these days many pregnancy supplements include fish oil. Fish oil is often given to young children to help aid their cognitive development.

Studies have also revealed that fish oil can be very beneficial in children that have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactive disorder. Many doctors are nowadays recommending fish oil for ADD or ADHD kids before turning to pharmaceutical medication. There may also be some benefit for children who have dyslexia or dyspraxia to take fish oil.

Fish oil benefits include preventing heart disease. Fish oil can reduce the amount of triglycerides through the blood stream and increase the amount of HDL good cholesterol. There is evidence that shows that people who have already had a heart attack or other heart disease can reduce their risk of having another one by 50 per cent if they take fish oil supplements.

As we get older the cartilage present in our body deteriorates and the joints begin rubbing on each other, which causes arthritis and inflammation. This is usually very painful and restricts movement, but fish oil can help to substantially reduce inflammation and pain. Fish oil can be a very useful supplement to pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory medications. With continued use the movement in the joints can be regained.

Fish oil benefits include protection against some kinds of cancer. Breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer can all be prevented by taking fish oil. Some cancer cells are even killed by the omega fatty acids in fish oil. This seems to be the case with some breast cancers.

Eczema or psoriasis patients can get a great deal of relief from taking fish oil. The anti-inflammatory properties of fish oil can soothe the skin and the fatty acids can also moisturize the skin from the inside out. Fish oil also helps skin to produce collagen and elastin more efficiently, which keeps the complexion clear and wrinkle free.

Fish oils benefits also include reducing the incidence of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and can help with multiple sclerosis. Fish oil may also help to regulate mood swings and alleviate depression. It can also helpt to improve memory and make thought processes more clear.

Fish oil is such a valuable and helpful health supplement that everyone should take it to keep their health in peak condition. It can be safely taken by people of all ages and it does not have any interactions with other medications. If you want to keep your body in top condition for as long as possible and prevent some of the most common diseases associated with ageing such as heart disease and cancer then you should be taking fish oil. It is also an inexpensive health supplement. - 17274

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Daniel runs a website dedicated to the benefits of fish oil where you can find information about fish oil side effectsand other fish oil related information.

Vitamin E Deficiency Causes

By Gregory Grand

Vitamin E deficiency is a rare condition that often leads to complication in the neurological system, when you have this problem, neuromuscular problems offer come to the front, such as spinocerebellar ataxia, other times a lack of good E levels, will result in anemia.

Luckily, this condition is not common among humans, one of the reasons for this fact is that unlike other vitamin problems, it is not stemmed out of a bad diet. Let's learn about the possible causes:

To start we have that people who have problems absorbing dietary fat are very prone to developing this type of deficiency, also children who at the moment of birth weighed very little will be more likely to develop a condition of this kind.

When we talk about patients who have problems absorbing dietary fat and subsequently vitamin E from the gastrointestinal tract, supplementation is a must.

Other patients who are at a high risk of having this kind of deficiency are those suffering from problems such as Crohn's disease, pancreatic insufficiency and liver disease given that they may not be able to absorb dietary fat, others include patients who had part of the stomach removed.

Neonatologists are the ones in charge of evaluating a newborn to see if he/she is indeed having problems with a vitamin E deficiency. Evaluation must be done in low birth weight infants, especially premature.

A condition that is the most common triggering these types of absorption problems is called abetalipoporteinemia; patients suffering from it will develop serious symptoms such as muscle weakness, degradation with the retina and possibly blindness and poor transmission of the nerve impulses.

For a patient suffering from this rare condition, supplementation is a must if she/he doesn't want to deal with the complications in later stages of the deficiency. Ataxia is another condition that can lead to vitamin E problems and for its treatment high doses of the vitamin will be essential. - 17274

About the Author:

A vitamin deficiency is not a common problem in population but still it can appear in our lives with different degrees of severity; here you can learn more about what happens in the case of vitamin e deficiency.

Reasons Why You Should Hire A Personal Fitness Trainer

By Radny Miller

It is difficult to acquire the shape you want unless you have a personal trainer who will guide you along the way. Achieving the physique we crave isn't as simple as many folks assume it is. To figure out your body type and its specific needs requires expertise and experience.

The most prized possession that any of us have is our own body. Every individual has unique physical traits. This demands the expertise of a personal fitness trainer who can focus on every client to ensure they reach their goals.

Many times people desire a body that is toned, but are not motivated and this prevents them from turning this desire into a reality. It takes a bit of a push to get us out of this lazy slump. Your fitness instructor will furnish you with this essential motivating factor.

We understand the ideal exercise routines that are required in order to attain this objective. Your fitness coach is armed with the best information regarding the proper positions and equipment needed for workouts. A fitness trainer provides assistance to concentrate on a given part of the body to achieve the desired results.

The required equipment will be provided to you by a professional fitness trainer, who will also teach you the correct method of using them. In addition, your personal trainer will supervise your diet.

A professional fitness trainer's wisdom and expertise is very important. A professional fitness trainer is unparalleled in information and aid. Your personal training sessions will enlighten you with fitness tips as well as broadening your knowledge of fitness.

With individual fitness training, the fitness instructors will assist you in getting your shape back as quickly as possible; you will also learn how to keep your shape. You just need to focus on your workout, while your fitness trainer is responsible for devising your exercise program. If you are aware of the health improvements you need to make and where you have to reach, then you can reap maximum benefits from personal training. - 17274

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