HcG Information
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a natural hormone that is found in the body, both male & female. Taken in very small doses as a homeopathic, it aids in burning abnormal fat, which is usually found in excess in our stomach, back, butt, hips, thighs, and underside of arms. With the HCG drops, the body will consume the abnormal fat and after the HCG drops diet is completed, the metabolism will be reset. When a person goes on a low calorie diet without the HCG drops, the body goes into starvation mode and holds onto the fat. After a short period, the body will start to consume the normal fat needed to protect the vital organs and bones for fuel, and muscle mass will be depleted as well.
While taking the HcG drops on the low calorie diet, the body uses the extra calories from the abnormal fat reserves. Therefore, your body will still be consuming enough calories. Therefore, the fat stores are making up for the lower intake of calories.
It is recommended to take the drops for 20-40 days during a single phase. Then, for three to six weeks Phase 3 is followed without the drops. The reason for this is to stop the body from becoming HcG resistant. After Phase 3 is followed for 3 weeks, you can than safely and effectively start another Phase 2 of the HCG drops & diet to drop more weight. These 2 phases can be repeated until desired weight is reached. The final stage is Phase 4 where other foods are re-introduced.
When patients are given small daily doses of HCG, they can comfortably go about their daily activities while on a diet of only 500 Calories per day. During the first few days on the diet, a few people might experience some mild hunger pains, nausea or headaches as the body adjusts to shifting hormone levels. Ginger root , Advil or Tylenol can be taken during the first few days if needed, although for most it is not necessary. By the second week, after the HCG is circulating regularly in the body and is consuming the abnormal fat, your appetite will decrease and your hunger will be satisfied by the smaller portion of calories consumed. This is due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, to the amount of calories circulating in your system from the fat being released. Drinking tea daily, with or without stevia, will also act as a natural appetite suppressant and will help boost your energy level.
The hypothalamus gland is located in the brain and performs a variety of functions. It moderates the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage, and more importantly, your metabolic rate. While on the HCG drops diet, & then during the reset Phase 3, your hypothalamus will work to reset your metabolism, so that when you complete the diet, you’ll be able to keep the weight off.
In combination with the low calorie diet, the HCG may aid your body in losing 1/2 to two pounds per day. The HCG will reset your metabolism and work to use up your abnormal fat storage as fuel/energy. The day or two before you start the drops & diet, you can eat whatever you like, including the things you think you will be missing in the next few weeks. REMEMBER ~ you only have to do this for a few weeks & the results are worth it!
HCG Phase2 weight loss program
Whether you want to lose 15 pounds or 100 pounds, HCG Phase 2 appears to be the safest, most effective way to obtain your weight loss goal and keep it off !
Phase 2 INSTRUCTIONS:
The HCG weight loss program is designed to provide maximum weight loss when following the food protocol as set forth by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons.
Any variation or modification could directly impact your results. It is only 20-40 days, so why not go for it and lose as much as possible! Stick to this program, it really is for such a short period of time and will make such a huge difference in your life!
To obtain optimum weight loss:
1) Take 1/3 dropper of HCG drops 3-4 times a day. Place and hold drops under tongue for 1 to 2 minutes until absorbed, swallow remainder after 2 minutes.
2) Follow eating plan exactly for 20 up to 40 days. The great part of this plan is
that everyone can get amazing results (that are typical !) in a short amount of time. Unlike other plans, you don’t have to give up the foods you love or crave forever. This program trains your body to burn off excess stored fat and reverses the body’s desire to hold onto and store fat.
3) While taking HCG Drops (20 to 40 days):
~DO NOT eat or drink anything that contains sugar (see Names of Sugars chart)
(this includes pop, soda, juices, etc.)
~NO artificial sweeteners (Splenda, Nutrisweet, etc.)
~ You may have Stevia or Truvia
~NO starches, breads, pastas
(ONLY Melba toast or Grissini bread sticks) I recommend skipping these &
Having 2 extra servings from the protein, fruit, vegetable groups)
~NO milk or cheese products
~NO products containing oil (do not cook with oil)
4) Drink plenty of water (1/2 your body weight in ounces minimum)
5) Some people like to weigh every day & take measurements once a week. Others like to weigh & measure at the beginning & then when they are done, using their loose fitting clothing as the weeks go on as their guide.
6) CELEBRATE meeting your weight loss goal and KEEPING IT OFF !
DAILY EATING PLAN
You are allowed 2 servings per day of the protein, fruit, and vegetable choices below:
(plus optional 2 breadsticks or 2 Melba Toast- or eat 1-2 more servings of the above)
Protein: Lean protein:
(actual size should equal the size of the palm your hand)
Beef, veal, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp.
Protein Substitutions: You may use 4 eggs or 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
Fruits and Vegetables: Pick 2 fruits and 2 vegetables from approved food list for each day.
Fruits: apple, orange, strawberry, grapefruit, raspberries (frozen raspberries make a nice treat)
Vegetables: radishes, cucumbers, celery, fennel, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, spinach, lettuce, chard, asparagus, beet greens.
(average serving size is between 1 – 2 cups or more, there is no actual limit on fruits or vegetables)
Bread: 2 Melba toast or 2 Grissini Bread Sticks per day (these are optional – not required).
(original Melba Toast only – beware of boxed Melba snacks that contain sugar – read the labels.)
-Tea or Coffee in any quantity without sugar, milk, cream, or artificial flavoring.
You are allowed to use Stevia to sweeten.
(DO NOT USE aspartame, Nutrisweet, acesulfame, sucralose, Splenda, or any other chemical or processed sugars).
Drink 2 nalgenes of water per day.
NOTE: It is important for you to maintain your blood sugar at a stable and healthy level throughout the day, both for weight loss purposes & for general wellness feelings. If you are feeling weak or light-headed, eat one of your portions for the day. The goal is to find your own comfort threshold of reducing calorie intake to a safe and tolerable level for your body metabolism and lifestyle, while allowing your body to feel “safe” and not go into a starvation mode (both because of the HcG drops & the right kinds & amount of food), thereby allowing a safe and healthy weight loss. Please note that while on the HCG Phase 2 drops, you will not feel hungry, but you are not to skip eating. Missing a meal will not help you lose weight faster. You do not need to eat the maximum allowed serving size, but you must eat at least the required 2 proteins, fruits and vegetables per day.
At the end of the day you should have eaten your 2 protein servings, 2 fruits, 2 vegetables, and the optional 2 breadsticks or Melba toast (or the extra protein, fruit or vegetable)
Alternate foods when possible – trying not eat the same protein, fruit and vegetable at dinner that you ate at the previous meal.
Remember that often, foods in restaurants are treated with preservatives, and may cause your body to stall – so cooking & eating at home is best during this time.
HCG Phase2 Shopping List
(Remember – during Phase2 NO sugar NO starches NO fats/oils NO dairy)
PROTEIN:
Lean Beef - hamburger, steak, veal
Chicken - breast only
Seafood - lobster, crab, shrimp, fresh white fish*
(ONLY bass, cod, flounder, grouper, haddock, mahi-mahi, monkfish, northern pike,
ocean perch, orange roughy, pike, snapper, tilapia)
Substitutions: Eggs (4 eggs = 1 protein) or fat-free cottage cheese
VEGETABLES: radishes, cucumbers, celery, fennel, cabbage, tomatoes, onions,
spinach, lettuce, chard, asparagus, beet greens
FRUITS: apples, oranges, strawberries, grapefruit, raspberries
Grissini Breadsticks or Melba Toast if wanted
(be aware that boxed Melba snacks include sugar)
Allowed Herbs/Spices/Seasonings: Please read the labels.
NO sugar or sugar substitute, MSG, or processed chemicals allowed.
Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Italian Seasoning
Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar McCormick Italian Seasoning
Allspice Mint Leaves (dried or fresh)
Basil Nutmeg
Bay Leaf Onion Powder
Cayenne Pepper Onion Salt
Celery Salt Oregano (dried)
Chili Powder Paprika
Chili Seasoning Parsley
Chinese Style Five Spice Peppercorns
Cilantro (Fresh) Poultry Seasoning
Cinnamon Rosemary (fresh or dried)
Coriander Sage (dried)
Creole Seasoning Sea Salt
Cumin (ground) Thyme
Dill (fresh) Thyme Leaves
Dill Seed Turmeric
Garlic Cloves White Pepper
Garlic Powder Lemons
Garlic Salt Limes
Ginger Truvia Stevia
Ground Black Pepper SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia
Grissini Bread Sticks Melba Toast
Probiotic
WATER: You must drink at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water per day in order for you to achieve maximum results on this plan. Filtered Water, Sparkling Water, mineral water (READ the labels!)
Phase 3
Phase 3 is the 3 weeks following Phase 2.
This time is crucial for stabilizing the body allowing the body to maintain the new “safe” weight set-point. Weighing daily is of utmost importance during this time. The weight on the morning after the last HCG day will be the new set-point. Keeping the weight at this new level is the key to resetting the hypothalamus. You are to increase caloric intake to 1500-1800 calories, with lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables (less restrictive choices than during Phase 2), while limiting / avoiding any sugars, starches, fats, oils, or dairy.
If the weight increases by more than 2 pounds during these 3 weeks, do an "apple/steak day", or an "apple/grapefruit day".
A "apple/steak day" is one day of apples throughout the day (no limit) while maintaining the consumption of clear fluids, and a lunch/dinner consisting of a large steak. (No other protein, vegetable, fruit, or breadsticks.) This may also be a grapefruit/steak day.
An "apple/grapefruit day" is one day of eating 4 to 6 apples throughout the day, or, 4 to 6 grapefruits throughout the day.
This will usually bring the body weight back down towards the last HCG weight, thus, reminding the hypothalamus of the new safe weight set-point.
If more weight is to be lost, Phase 2 may be entered into again, which will consist of the same exact protocol as the original Phase 2 & the HcG drops. Phase 3 will be entered into again in the same fashion and repeated with the exact same protocol as the original Phase 3. This rotation of Phase 2 and Phase 3 can be repeated as many times as needed to attain the desired body weight. After the desired weight has been achieved, Phase 3 will be followed by Phase 4.
Phase 4
Phase 4 is the 3 weeks following Phase 3 - (yes, that is a total of 6 weeks). During Phase 4, weighing every day to continue to set the hypothalamus at the last HCG weight may be helpful . Also during Phase 4 will be the gradual introduction to sugars, starches, dairy, fats and oils & special attention should be paid to initial increase of these foods to make sure that weight is not increasing during re-introduction. On days that it has, use the apple or grapefruit/steak day to bring things back.
Dr. Simeons found that during this Phase, the body is now capable of handling sugars, starches, dairy, and oils again, yet still maintaining the goal weight. These 3 weeks are still very important to the solidity of the new set-point. Therefore, if an "apple/steak" day is needed during these 3 weeks to bring the weight back down, it should be done.
Following all Phases is to help the body regain a new “safe” weight set-point. Resetting the hormonal balance of the hypothalamus will be the end result.
Important Points:
Meat: Protein choices should be very lean with little to no fat.
All visible fat should be removed before cooking. A George Foreman Grill works great or meats can be cooked by baking, broiling, grilling, boiling, or stir-frying, with NO additional fats or oils. You can use natural beef broths to bake with. The juice of lemons or limes are allowed. Salt, pepper, vinegar, and most other herbs and spices are fine to use as seasonings.
Check the ingredient labels to be certain that there are no chemicals, preservatives, or sugar fillers added.
While taking the HcG drops on the low calorie diet, the body uses the extra calories from the abnormal fat reserves. Therefore, your body will still be consuming enough calories. Therefore, the fat stores are making up for the lower intake of calories.
It is recommended to take the drops for 20-40 days during a single phase. Then, for three to six weeks Phase 3 is followed without the drops. The reason for this is to stop the body from becoming HcG resistant. After Phase 3 is followed for 3 weeks, you can than safely and effectively start another Phase 2 of the HCG drops & diet to drop more weight. These 2 phases can be repeated until desired weight is reached. The final stage is Phase 4 where other foods are re-introduced.
When patients are given small daily doses of HCG, they can comfortably go about their daily activities while on a diet of only 500 Calories per day. During the first few days on the diet, a few people might experience some mild hunger pains, nausea or headaches as the body adjusts to shifting hormone levels. Ginger root , Advil or Tylenol can be taken during the first few days if needed, although for most it is not necessary. By the second week, after the HCG is circulating regularly in the body and is consuming the abnormal fat, your appetite will decrease and your hunger will be satisfied by the smaller portion of calories consumed. This is due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, to the amount of calories circulating in your system from the fat being released. Drinking tea daily, with or without stevia, will also act as a natural appetite suppressant and will help boost your energy level.
The hypothalamus gland is located in the brain and performs a variety of functions. It moderates the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage, and more importantly, your metabolic rate. While on the HCG drops diet, & then during the reset Phase 3, your hypothalamus will work to reset your metabolism, so that when you complete the diet, you’ll be able to keep the weight off.
In combination with the low calorie diet, the HCG may aid your body in losing 1/2 to two pounds per day. The HCG will reset your metabolism and work to use up your abnormal fat storage as fuel/energy. The day or two before you start the drops & diet, you can eat whatever you like, including the things you think you will be missing in the next few weeks. REMEMBER ~ you only have to do this for a few weeks & the results are worth it!
HCG Phase2 weight loss program
Whether you want to lose 15 pounds or 100 pounds, HCG Phase 2 appears to be the safest, most effective way to obtain your weight loss goal and keep it off !
Phase 2 INSTRUCTIONS:
The HCG weight loss program is designed to provide maximum weight loss when following the food protocol as set forth by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons.
Any variation or modification could directly impact your results. It is only 20-40 days, so why not go for it and lose as much as possible! Stick to this program, it really is for such a short period of time and will make such a huge difference in your life!
To obtain optimum weight loss:
1) Take 1/3 dropper of HCG drops 3-4 times a day. Place and hold drops under tongue for 1 to 2 minutes until absorbed, swallow remainder after 2 minutes.
2) Follow eating plan exactly for 20 up to 40 days. The great part of this plan is
that everyone can get amazing results (that are typical !) in a short amount of time. Unlike other plans, you don’t have to give up the foods you love or crave forever. This program trains your body to burn off excess stored fat and reverses the body’s desire to hold onto and store fat.
3) While taking HCG Drops (20 to 40 days):
~DO NOT eat or drink anything that contains sugar (see Names of Sugars chart)
(this includes pop, soda, juices, etc.)
~NO artificial sweeteners (Splenda, Nutrisweet, etc.)
~ You may have Stevia or Truvia
~NO starches, breads, pastas
(ONLY Melba toast or Grissini bread sticks) I recommend skipping these &
Having 2 extra servings from the protein, fruit, vegetable groups)
~NO milk or cheese products
~NO products containing oil (do not cook with oil)
4) Drink plenty of water (1/2 your body weight in ounces minimum)
5) Some people like to weigh every day & take measurements once a week. Others like to weigh & measure at the beginning & then when they are done, using their loose fitting clothing as the weeks go on as their guide.
6) CELEBRATE meeting your weight loss goal and KEEPING IT OFF !
DAILY EATING PLAN
You are allowed 2 servings per day of the protein, fruit, and vegetable choices below:
(plus optional 2 breadsticks or 2 Melba Toast- or eat 1-2 more servings of the above)
Protein: Lean protein:
(actual size should equal the size of the palm your hand)
Beef, veal, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp.
Protein Substitutions: You may use 4 eggs or 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
Fruits and Vegetables: Pick 2 fruits and 2 vegetables from approved food list for each day.
Fruits: apple, orange, strawberry, grapefruit, raspberries (frozen raspberries make a nice treat)
Vegetables: radishes, cucumbers, celery, fennel, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, spinach, lettuce, chard, asparagus, beet greens.
(average serving size is between 1 – 2 cups or more, there is no actual limit on fruits or vegetables)
Bread: 2 Melba toast or 2 Grissini Bread Sticks per day (these are optional – not required).
(original Melba Toast only – beware of boxed Melba snacks that contain sugar – read the labels.)
-Tea or Coffee in any quantity without sugar, milk, cream, or artificial flavoring.
You are allowed to use Stevia to sweeten.
(DO NOT USE aspartame, Nutrisweet, acesulfame, sucralose, Splenda, or any other chemical or processed sugars).
Drink 2 nalgenes of water per day.
NOTE: It is important for you to maintain your blood sugar at a stable and healthy level throughout the day, both for weight loss purposes & for general wellness feelings. If you are feeling weak or light-headed, eat one of your portions for the day. The goal is to find your own comfort threshold of reducing calorie intake to a safe and tolerable level for your body metabolism and lifestyle, while allowing your body to feel “safe” and not go into a starvation mode (both because of the HcG drops & the right kinds & amount of food), thereby allowing a safe and healthy weight loss. Please note that while on the HCG Phase 2 drops, you will not feel hungry, but you are not to skip eating. Missing a meal will not help you lose weight faster. You do not need to eat the maximum allowed serving size, but you must eat at least the required 2 proteins, fruits and vegetables per day.
At the end of the day you should have eaten your 2 protein servings, 2 fruits, 2 vegetables, and the optional 2 breadsticks or Melba toast (or the extra protein, fruit or vegetable)
Alternate foods when possible – trying not eat the same protein, fruit and vegetable at dinner that you ate at the previous meal.
Remember that often, foods in restaurants are treated with preservatives, and may cause your body to stall – so cooking & eating at home is best during this time.
HCG Phase2 Shopping List
(Remember – during Phase2 NO sugar NO starches NO fats/oils NO dairy)
PROTEIN:
Lean Beef - hamburger, steak, veal
Chicken - breast only
Seafood - lobster, crab, shrimp, fresh white fish*
(ONLY bass, cod, flounder, grouper, haddock, mahi-mahi, monkfish, northern pike,
ocean perch, orange roughy, pike, snapper, tilapia)
Substitutions: Eggs (4 eggs = 1 protein) or fat-free cottage cheese
VEGETABLES: radishes, cucumbers, celery, fennel, cabbage, tomatoes, onions,
spinach, lettuce, chard, asparagus, beet greens
FRUITS: apples, oranges, strawberries, grapefruit, raspberries
Grissini Breadsticks or Melba Toast if wanted
(be aware that boxed Melba snacks include sugar)
Allowed Herbs/Spices/Seasonings: Please read the labels.
NO sugar or sugar substitute, MSG, or processed chemicals allowed.
Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Italian Seasoning
Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar McCormick Italian Seasoning
Allspice Mint Leaves (dried or fresh)
Basil Nutmeg
Bay Leaf Onion Powder
Cayenne Pepper Onion Salt
Celery Salt Oregano (dried)
Chili Powder Paprika
Chili Seasoning Parsley
Chinese Style Five Spice Peppercorns
Cilantro (Fresh) Poultry Seasoning
Cinnamon Rosemary (fresh or dried)
Coriander Sage (dried)
Creole Seasoning Sea Salt
Cumin (ground) Thyme
Dill (fresh) Thyme Leaves
Dill Seed Turmeric
Garlic Cloves White Pepper
Garlic Powder Lemons
Garlic Salt Limes
Ginger Truvia Stevia
Ground Black Pepper SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia
Grissini Bread Sticks Melba Toast
Probiotic
WATER: You must drink at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water per day in order for you to achieve maximum results on this plan. Filtered Water, Sparkling Water, mineral water (READ the labels!)
Phase 3
Phase 3 is the 3 weeks following Phase 2.
This time is crucial for stabilizing the body allowing the body to maintain the new “safe” weight set-point. Weighing daily is of utmost importance during this time. The weight on the morning after the last HCG day will be the new set-point. Keeping the weight at this new level is the key to resetting the hypothalamus. You are to increase caloric intake to 1500-1800 calories, with lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables (less restrictive choices than during Phase 2), while limiting / avoiding any sugars, starches, fats, oils, or dairy.
If the weight increases by more than 2 pounds during these 3 weeks, do an "apple/steak day", or an "apple/grapefruit day".
A "apple/steak day" is one day of apples throughout the day (no limit) while maintaining the consumption of clear fluids, and a lunch/dinner consisting of a large steak. (No other protein, vegetable, fruit, or breadsticks.) This may also be a grapefruit/steak day.
An "apple/grapefruit day" is one day of eating 4 to 6 apples throughout the day, or, 4 to 6 grapefruits throughout the day.
This will usually bring the body weight back down towards the last HCG weight, thus, reminding the hypothalamus of the new safe weight set-point.
If more weight is to be lost, Phase 2 may be entered into again, which will consist of the same exact protocol as the original Phase 2 & the HcG drops. Phase 3 will be entered into again in the same fashion and repeated with the exact same protocol as the original Phase 3. This rotation of Phase 2 and Phase 3 can be repeated as many times as needed to attain the desired body weight. After the desired weight has been achieved, Phase 3 will be followed by Phase 4.
Phase 4
Phase 4 is the 3 weeks following Phase 3 - (yes, that is a total of 6 weeks). During Phase 4, weighing every day to continue to set the hypothalamus at the last HCG weight may be helpful . Also during Phase 4 will be the gradual introduction to sugars, starches, dairy, fats and oils & special attention should be paid to initial increase of these foods to make sure that weight is not increasing during re-introduction. On days that it has, use the apple or grapefruit/steak day to bring things back.
Dr. Simeons found that during this Phase, the body is now capable of handling sugars, starches, dairy, and oils again, yet still maintaining the goal weight. These 3 weeks are still very important to the solidity of the new set-point. Therefore, if an "apple/steak" day is needed during these 3 weeks to bring the weight back down, it should be done.
Following all Phases is to help the body regain a new “safe” weight set-point. Resetting the hormonal balance of the hypothalamus will be the end result.
Important Points:
Meat: Protein choices should be very lean with little to no fat.
All visible fat should be removed before cooking. A George Foreman Grill works great or meats can be cooked by baking, broiling, grilling, boiling, or stir-frying, with NO additional fats or oils. You can use natural beef broths to bake with. The juice of lemons or limes are allowed. Salt, pepper, vinegar, and most other herbs and spices are fine to use as seasonings.
Check the ingredient labels to be certain that there are no chemicals, preservatives, or sugar fillers added.
