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FAQ About
hCG for Weight Loss
What is HCG?
HCG stands for Human Chorionic
Gonadotropin, a hormone produced by the placenta during
pregnancy. During pregnancy, the substance almost
completely controls the woman's metabolic functions.
How much weight
will I lose with hcg?
Most hCG dieters report a
loss of 1 to 2 lbs a day. At the very least, .5
pound a day, and at the most, 3 lbs a day. 1 lb is
generally lost in the first day. Factors that
guarantee faster weight loss include adding/increasing
vegetable intake and mixing salad with each meal.
Fiber intake is extremely important, as is water intake.
The original Dr. Simeons
diet, (500 calorie diet or VLCD) can be found here.
Is it healthy to
lose 1 to 2 pounds a day?
While losing 1 to 2 pounds daily without the use of hCG
shots would be unhealthy, the hCG in fact changes this.
The weight targeted comes from adipose tissue, rather
than muscle. In other words, you lose fat and the
weight loss comes directly from this fat loss and does
not strip the body of much needed muscle, vitamins, or
minerals essential to maintain good health.
All hCG dieters report a feeling and appearance of great
health and marvel at the loss of negative health risks
they had as an overweight individual.
Why the 500 cal
diet (very low calorie diet / VLCD)?
The hCG causes your hypothalamus to mobilize the fat out
of the fat storage locations so that it’s available for
use. While you are only consuming 500 calories, your
hypothalamus is continually releasing the fat stored in
your body. Because of this, your body is actually
operating on thousands of calories a day. The
result is your body using thousands of calories of fat
from your body each day, the reason dieters lose 1 to 2
lbs of fat a day.
Is the use of
hCG for weight loss legal?
A medical doctor may prefer
not to write the prescription due to the FDA's
recommendation, however is he legally able to do so.
Is it legal to order hCG
from overseas pharmacies?
While it is recommended to
check for amendments to the importation guidelines, as
of January 2007, it is still legal to import
prescription drugs for personal use. An individual
supply of no more than 3 months is generally acceptable
for meeting the "personal use" standard. Resale of
imported pharmaceuticals is a federal offense.
Will I be hungry on
500 calories a day?
It is common for mild hunger
during the first few days, however this will pass and by
the 2nd week, you will find very tiny servings will be
completely satisfying. This is partly due to your
hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, but largely
due to the amount of calories circulating in your system
from the fat being released. It is common that hCG
dieters feel as though they are stuffing themselves in
order to reach that 500 calorie limit!
Who is
a right candidate for HCG Shot?
The majority of men and women can use HCG injections for
weightloss.
It is recommended that dieters consult a physician concerning your
weight loss, along with the appropriate implementation
of the HCG protocol. The physician will NOT
prescribe HCG injection for women who are pregnant or
nursing.
How
about safety & side effects of HCG diet shots?
There are rarely side effects reported while using hCG
shots for weight loss. When the hCG shots are used
for fertility reasons, the larger amount is known to
cause occasional headaches, and pregnancy symptoms.
However, the amount differences between the hCG diet
protocol and hCG used for fertility purposes is
significantly different in quantity. Read more
here.
Will I
gain the weight back after the hCG diet?
After the hCG diet, you will find your appetite has
changed, your eating behavior will be changed and your
body will of course be changed. This is the
perfect opportunity to adopt that healthy lifestyle to
maintain your weight. You will find a minimum
amount of exercise will be sufficient for maintaining a
very healthy body- from yoga, to 15 minutes of cardio a
day, or whatever you enjoy that gets your heart moving.
With your hypothalamus reset, your metabolism will be
different and you will be able to eat moderately without
feeling the need to overeat.
What is
the hypothalamus gland?
The hypothalamus gland moderates the thyroid, adrenals,
fat storage, and more importantly, your metabolic rate.
Is HCG safe for men?
HCG is actually already found in men.
It is present in every human tissue, including males and
non-pregnant women as well as pregnant.
How
painful is the HCG Shot?
The HCG injections are given using a very fine needle
and are relatively painless. Tips for relieving
self-administered hCG shot discomfort can be found
here.
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