Lorie J With HCG I have lost a total of 39 pounds with 2 rounds. I started out at 199 and on the scale today I am 160!!! I plan to do one more round and arrive at my goal weight. It is true I only have around 500 calories consisting of lean meats, fruits and vegetables(only carb allowed is five melba rounds daily). However– I am not hungry, shaky or stricken with headaches like I would be if I tried that kind of calorie restriction without HCG. The HCG completely suppressed my appetite. The b-12 shot gave me a ton of energy. I feel fantastic!!! I feel better on 500 calories with HCG than I did when I ate anything I wanted. The team is very supportive and with me every step of the way with pep talks and encouragement. If you have weight to lose, I strongly recommend you give InShapeMD a try!!!