Is it safe to lose 1-2 pounds a day?
While losing 1-2 pounds daily without the use of HCG would be unhealthy, the HCG Diet Drops changes this. You lose fat and the weight loss comes directly from the fat ONLY - it does not strip the body of muscle.
Wouldn't you lose weight eating 500 calories, anyways?
Logically you would think yes, but if you were not taking the HCG alongside the 500 calories you would starve. It is highly probable that your body would go into starvation mode and you would get sick. HCG's primary function is to stimulate your hypothalamus to use your fat cells as energy and curb your appetite. Remember that your body is burning over 4000 calories a day while taking the HCG in conjunction with the VLCD. (Very Low Calorie Diet)Are there any side effects?
There are no side effects associated with HCG. Very few experience slight headaches or dizziness for the first few days but this is extremely rare and mild. HCG has been used for weight loss for 50+ years, so there is plenty of evidence to back up its safety.Always check with your doctor before beginning any new weight loss program. Do NOT use HCG if you are pregnant or nursing.
Who can use the diet?
The treatment works for almost everyone, young, old, male, female. You can use HCG if your BMI value is not lower than 20. Always check with your doctor before beginning any new weight loss program. Do NOT use HCG if you are pregnant or nursing.How much weight can I expect to lose?
Weight loss varies between .5 pound and 3 pounds per day, with the average loss being 1-2 pounds per day. *Women generally lose weight slower than men, due to the fact womens bodies typically have normal fat in the chest area and backside. This is normal and you can STILL reach your weight loss goals.Why the 500 calorie diet?
HCG causes your hypothalamus to mobilize the fat out of the fat storage locations so that its 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 that your body, burning thousands of calories from fat from your body each day, results in typical HCG dieters losing 1-2 pounds of fat or more per day.What is the hypothalamus gland?
The hypothalamus gland moderates the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage, and more importantly, your metabolic rate.Will I be hungry on 500 calories a day?
It is common for mild hunger during the first few days. However this will pass by the 2nd week. You will find even very tiny servings to 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.Will my birth control be affected?
HCG will not interfere with any form of birth control.Will I keep the weight off?
After the HCG diet, you will find your appetite has decreased, your eating behavior will be dramatically altered and your body will, of course, have 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 minute cardio a day, or whatever you enjoy, that keeps 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. Amongst the people who have tried this program, 75 to 90% have had no difficulty maintaining their new, ideal weight.