How does HCG work?
Do you ever wonder just how does HCG work? HCG is very popular and every company is going to have their own way of doing things so, please make sure to follow the directions for the product you are currently taking.
How long does the bottle last?
1oz usually last 21 days
2oz usually last 40 days
Drops:
You should start with 5 drops 4 times a day. You should not drink or eat 15 mins before taking the drops or 15 mins after taking the drops. If you feel hungry after the first couple days or week of being on the 500 calorie program then you should switch to 3 drops 8 times a day.
The point of this is because you take in less drops more often and it is always in your system.
How does HCG work? Phase 1 Has 2 parts.
Phase 1 Part 1: 2 days of loading. On these 2 days you will take the drops while eating whatever you would like, the fattier foods the better.
Phase 2 Part 2: on the 3rd day, you will drop down to 500 calories. This will last from 21-40 days depending on the program you are doing. During this time you many have 2 proteins, 2 cups of vegetables with each meal, 2 melba toast, and 2 fruits. This is all you may eat for one day.
Your protein and vegetables must be eaten together. For best result you should have the same vegetable for lunch that you have for dinner. Many individuals have had a different veggie for dinner and not had any issues but please see what work with your body. The melba toast is optional and fruit could be used in between meals if you need to.
Note for “How does HCG work?” : When I was on this program I didn’t worry about my calories as much as I worried about just making sure I had all the food I was supposed to have for that day with the right amount. Example; if I had Protein I would make sure I would have 4oz, measured before I cooked, for lunch with my 2 cups of celery and an apple, then I would repeat with a different protein for dinner.
Remember with this program there are some days you will lose pounds and other days you will lose inches. It’s a good idea to measure yourself in addition to weighing yourself.
Water Intake: You should drink at the very least half of your body weight in ounces of plain water.
Breakfast: Tea, Coffee or water
Lunch and Dinner: (choose one from each category for each meal)
1.100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The chicken must be removed from the bird.
2. One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: Spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes (only 1 cup with each meal), celery, fennel, onions (only 1 cup with each meal), red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, or cabbage.
3. One Grissini breadstick or one Melba toast
4. An apple, orange, a handful of strawberries or ½ grapefruit.
Not listed:
You may have 1 tablespoon of fat free milk a day or in a 24 hour period
You may also have one lemon for the day or the juice of one lemon for the day.
Seasonings are ok but you need to make sure there is no sugar in them.
You may have as much Simply Stevia as you would like.
Splenda is not allowed on the program!
If you stall:
If you stall out for 3 days, on your 4th day you may have an apple day. With the apple day you will have 4-6 LARGE apples for the whole day with very little water.
VEGETAIAN PROTOCOL:
This is exactly the same except you may now take in unlimited veggies.
NOTE: You may only use the vegetarian protocol if you are willing to NOT eat the meat through the whole program.
Breakfast: Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoon of fat free milk allowed in 24hrs. Stevia by Stevia International may be used in any beverage.
Lunch and Dinner: (choose one from each category for each meal)
1. 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg, 3 oz Tempeh, 4 oz cottage cheese, or 1 scoop pea, whey protein. All protein options must be prepared with no additional fat.
v For a Vegan option you may consume 3 oz tempeh, I scoop Pea protein, or 1 scoop Soy protein per meal while on phase I.
2. One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: Spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, or cabbage.
3. One Grissini breadstick or one Melba toast
4. An apple, orange, a handful of strawberries or ½ grapefruit.
Note: ONLY consume one serving of cottage cheese OR Tempeh in the same day. Alternate and use these options sparingly during phase I as they have more carbohydrates than lean protein from animal sources.
*Average weight loss results may vary from original Dr. Simeon recommended diet protocol.
*While on this modification you will still be on a 500 calorie per day diet
Not listed:
You may have 1 tablespoon of fat free milk a day or in a 24 hour period
You may also have one lemon for the day or the juice of one lemon for the day.
Seasonings are ok but you need to make sure there is no sugar in them.
You may have as much Simply Stevia as you would like.
When you are done with Phase 2 you may get on e-HGH to help with maintain. HGH has the ability to promote anti-aging, increase physical performance, improve body composition, shape, enhances immune function and to help in building lean body mass. Some of the things I noticed when using HGH after HCG is better recovery when working out, more energy, keep losing weight and it help me with toning up.
