Slow, yo-yoing weight loss and mental fog
I started the hCG protocol (homeopathic) on December 1 and am having two problems. My weight loss has gone in an up-and-down pattern . . . up five pounds, slowly down a pound or two at a time, up a pound, down a pound . . . I started at 212 and am 201 today, after having been 199 yesterday. I weigh first thing every morning. Looking for something that might make a difference I decided to limit the fruit so that instead of having half a grapefruit I'm having a quarter, or just four or five strawberries. I've avoided apples. My "grissini" is an all-rye Wasa cracker. I haven't limited the low-carb veggies. During the three days I've been doing that I have been unfocused and lacking energy. Just a little while ago things snapped back into focus, which is why I'm finally writing this email to ask for help. I kept thinking I needed help but couldn't get it together to do anything about it!
Previously I had similar mental fog the day after drinking coffee, so I have given that up. Teas with caffeine don't seem to have the same effect, although I only drink them early in the day since they keep me from sleeping.
I'm 62 and have always had the tendency to gain three to five pounds rapidly, which I have always figured was water. So in fact, my pattern is the same as it's always been rather than what I was hoping for with the hCG.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Candy
Observing or journaling correlations between symptom improvement and worsening can be very helpful - I'd encourage you to continue as it can help you become more in tune with your body. I'm glad to hear that the mental fog improves with eating.
The HCG program is not an anti-candida diet, except in the fact that high-carbohydrate foods and sweets are avoided. The Enlita program talks in depth in the lessons about candida and how to address it naturally.
Just be careful not go go over the caloric intake for the day, as it can impact your success with it. You may want to consider incorporating the other supplements recommended with the HCG program as they are included to help support the body during the protocol.
All the best!
Hello Candy,
First, let me say that weight can fluctuate within several pounds from day to day. You mentioned that you have not limited the vegetables - are you eating 500 calories a day or going over? Did you do anything differently that the mental fog has improved? Are you taking the additional supplements including the potassium in the homeopathic kit? Using creams or lotions with fat-containing substances?
Are you in general good health or have you visited your primary care recently? We cannot substitute for sound medical advice from your practitioner, so please ensure that there is no health reason that may interfere with your ability to do this program successfully.
Please don't get discouraged! If you need more support beyond these suggestions, you may want to consider scheduling a coaching consultation with Enlita for more one-on-one guidance. (Found in the online store.)
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Thank you for your reply, Dr. Scott. I have been observing myself today and think the mental fog resolves very slowly after my first meal, although that could be coincidental. I push and push and push to get going every day and gradually I notice some improvement, and then finally I realize I'm fine, at least for a while. I just happened to read an article on Candidiasis a little while ago and wonder whether the problem could be Candida die-off?
I didn't realize having the weight go up and down was a common experience.
I have no health issues other than being overweight and have been following the program to a T. If anything, I'm getting fewer than 500 calories a day rather than more, since the vegetables I'm not limiting are things like celery and lettuce and spinach. A big bowl doesn't add up to many calories. I'm taking vitamins and probiotics.