The HCG diet is what people are talking about today as a method of rapid weight loss. Below are the most common questions with the answers that people have on this subject.
What is HCG?
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a natural hormone that triggers the hypothalamus to gather together and release stored fat into the bloodstream to be used as "food" and to convert into energy, thus resetting your metabolism to burn calories. As a result, most people have experienced weight loss of 1-2 pounds a day!
How does HCG work?
HCG is usually taken orally under the tongue (or injected by a needle into the skin) to be rapidly absorbed by the body which allows a person to rely on their stored fat than on what they eat. It triggers the body to provide a constant flow of "food" received from the fat that your body is breaking down and using.
HCG causes your hypothalamus to mobilize the fat out of the fat storage locations so that it's available for use. You can consume as little as 500- calories a day and still feel fine because your hypothalamus is continually releasing 1500 to 4000 calories of fat stored in your body. The result is that your body is burning thousands of calories of fat from your body each day.
What is the hypothalamus gland?
The hypothalamus gland moderates the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage, and more importantly, your metabolic rate.
Can vegetarians use HCG for weight loss?
Yes, vegetarians can use HCG for weight loss. Just follow the vegetarian protocol.
What can I eat when I am on the diet?
You will be eating normal, healthy food that is easy to find at your local grocery store. You will have proteins, veggies, fruit and a cracker servings per day.
I'm a vegetarian. What can I eat?
You will eat the same veggies, fruits and crackers that are mentioned in the normal protocol. For protein, you will have 8 oz. skim milk or a cup cottage cheese. You can also have white fish.
Can I use salt?
Yes, but use salt sparingly, be sure to read the ingredients on any seasonings you use to be sure they don't contain any added sugar.
Can I drink alcohol while I am taking the drops?
No. Alcohol is not allowed during Phase 2 while you are taking the HCG drops. however you can drink in moderation during Phase 3 so long as you are careful to avoid drinks containing sugars.
What is the difference between HCG drops and HCG injections?
HCG dropsare taken under the tongue and directly absorbed into the body and the homeopathic HCG does NOT require a prescription. HCG injections must be prescribed by a doctor and are administered by a shot into muscle tissue.
How long should I take the drops?
You can take the drops for up to 6 weeks at a time. You can expect to lose about 1 pound of fat for every day while you are on the diet. If you have more than 35-40 pounds to lose, you can do more cycles after taking a break of at least 3 weeks. We have had people lose over a 100 pounds with our HCG sublingual drops.
