Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HCG Diet?
It takes years of intense study of the human body to realize the balance of metabolism, fat cells and side effects that can result in weight loss while staying healthy. The HCG diet was discovered quite by accident by Doctor A.T.W. Simeons 70 years ago as he worked to cure malnutrition in underdeveloped villages. HCG, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is the hormone that Simeons discovered in pregnant women. While observing healthy women during their pregnancy, he noticed that as soon as the child was born, the health of the mother began to deteriorate. There had to be a reason and this is when HCG was discovered. This naturally occurring hormone is created by the body to nourish and protect the fetus by taking the stored fat reserves and changing to nutrition for the placenta. If this new discovery could actually drain fat cells and transform to positive natural energy, it might actually help people with obesity.
How does HCG work?
There are three different types of fat found in the body. Structural fat is found nestled between the skin and organs and is necessary as a protective layer. Normal reserve fat is the layer that supplies the body with energy when calorie intake is too low. The abnormal fat is what forms as extra fat in hips, waist, thighs and buttocks and is not used for anything. This is the only fat that is consumed by HCG. Many ask why a low calorie diet would not lead to the same results. The facts are simple. By starving your body of protein and vitamins, it will take whatever is needed from any type of fat, including structural and normal reserve fats. This is why once you stop a low calorie diet, not only are lean muscles destroyed but the weight comes back with a vengeance as abnormal fat. Nothing was really accomplished except for redistributing the fat.
Clinics and physicians have used the HCG protocol successfully for many years. Measured injections of this hormone in combination of a strict lean diet have brought about life changing results in many people that have tried several different diets. But this was a very expensive way to lose weight. Laboratories have now been able to create a homeopathically prepared natural medicine that can be used without the medical supervision once required. Through manufacturing small quantities of HCG and diluting, once toxic side effects have been eliminated.
What are the Benefits?
There are many benefits found in the HCG diet that are not found in fad diets.
Metabolism is increased
A redistribution of fat is realized and one notices a decrease of flabby fatty areas
There is no starvation from lack of calories because the body is naturally fulfilled
Fat burning without compromising muscle
An increased libido in both men and women have been reported
A decreased craving for sweets
Inexpensive and simple program to follow
Not only are our drops affordable, but you can actually SAVE money during the diet because you are eating less. Depending on your shopping habits, the money you spend on the program can return just by the grocery savings alone.
What if I don't lose an average of 2 lbs per day?
You can imagine how it would feel to hit that 20 - 30 pound mark or more... but what if you "only" lost 10 - 15 pounds during your first try at the HCG diet... and kept it off? Consider for a minute: How long has it been - how many diet or exercise programs have you sweated over, agonized over, spent a lot of money on... and failed to lose even 5 or 10 pounds, or gained it back?
Over a 30 day period, on average our customers lose 0.73 lbs per day or 5.1 pounds WEEKLY during the program. That's an average of 21.9 pounds in 30 days... without exercise! Our figures show that even so-called "minimum" results would give you fantastic compared to typical weight loss plans. HCG dieters can count on losing 1 or often 2 pounds per DAY in the first week.
Will I Be Hungry on the HCG Diet?
You are probably thinking "no way I can do 500 calories a day". And you would be right, without HCG or HCG-like agent! ... and without Dr. Simeons' carefully crafted food guidelines. One of the most amazing aspects to this program is that the low-calorie aspect turns out to be no problem for most people. The first week may require additional effort and adjustment but the first week is ALSO where you'll see the MOST weight loss, so it keeps you excited to continue.
Sure, but will I keep the weight off?
What good would it do to lose all that weight and not keep it off? Its true, habits are difficult to change. What's so amazing about the HCG diet is that your habits change as you go. You're not left hanging.
The program consists of cleansing and retraining. First, you will cleanse your body and rid it of all the processed junk you are so used to eating (we've all done it, no shame in admitting it). The diet will also automatically cause you to step back and figure out what foods work for your body and what foods don't. You will learn to "listen" to your body and be more in tune with it. You'll know what foods to reach for and what to steer clear of!
The program gives you the tools, confidence and knowledge you need to maintain your weight loss long-term.
What about exercise?
You either enjoy some type of exercise, or you hate it altogether. Either way, you're ok! You can do light exercise during the diet, but it's not required. If you are very active or want to exercise a lot, we can even customize a plan... or just wait until you're done. It's a SHORT diet plan after all! But the vast majority of HCG dieters DON'T exercise and it's not needed. It's as simple as that.