While the HCG Protocol isn't very complicated, it can seem so due to the many restrictions and caveats. But really, it's pretty straightforward, and if you familiarize yourself with the ins and outs and do's and don'ts before you begin, it will make adhering to the protocol much easier. Here, then, are the most important do's and don'ts to keep [...] Read More
The short term goal of the HCG Diet is, of course, to lose weight. The long term goal is to keep it off. In order to successfully lose pounds--and more importantly, keep them off—it is preferable to reset (or fix) and increase your base metabolism, which Dr. Simeons’ described as one of the effects of successfully completing the [...] Read More
It may feel counter-intuitive to let yourself have free reign of high-calorie, fat-and sugar-laden foods just when you're on the brink of starting a new diet. It's important to remember, though, that the HCG Protocol isn't a diet, but rather a collection of processes that strive to push a physiological re-set button to normalize your body's functions and reach a [...] Read More
If you’re trying to watch your weight or just be generally healthy, you probably already know that sugars (especially fake, processed, or modified sugars) can wreak havoc on your body. (Just to be clear: We are NOT saying that sugar is evil and should be completely wiped from your diet. If that is your choice, [...] Read More
Enjoy this video on how HCG works for weight loss. More videos on the HCG Diet can be found at www.youtube.com/diyhcg. Read More
The first five days of the HCG Very Low Calorie Diet can be the absolute toughest days you might experience on the HCG Diet. HCG affects all of us differently, but in general, there are three primary reasons for the headaches and hunger pains felt in these first few days of the VLCD on HCG.Psychological hunger. It’s all in [...] Read More
It's easy to get confused about the amount of sleep you really need every night, as you will see conflicting suggestions that look equally credible. So, how much sleep do you require if you're going to be healthy and energetic, and does your activity level influence the number of hours you should aim to get each night? Here's everything you [...] Read More