Is it healthy to lose 1 to 2 pounds a day? With the HCG Diet, weight lost comes directly from fat tissues and does not strip your body of much needed muscle, vitamins or minerals essential to maintain good health. At the same time, excessive amounts of fat-stored nutrients are released into the blood stream to be absorbed by the body. This is why HCG dieters report an increase in their energy level, while feeling and looking healthier within days of starting the diet. Will my metabolism slow down if I'm on a very low calorie diet?
Yes, normally when we cut back our calories and fat, our bodies store fat and our metabolisms slow down. This happens because fat is really a life-saving source of stored energy. When a very low calorie diet is used in conjunction with HCG, the hormone signals the body to use stored fat for energy, and eliminates excess fat reserves. It’s a natural process, so no ill effects on your metabolism will result. Wouldn't I lose the same amount of weight eating a very low calorie diet without HCG?
You can lose weight by simply eating fewer calories and fat, but because the body stores fat during times of deprivation, you'll most likely lose muscle and bone before fat. This causes cellular metabolism to slow down, so in the long run, it would make gaining weight easier, as well as decrease bone density and muscle mass. By using HCG with the low calorie diet, extra fat is mobilized for energy and the rest is eliminated. The low calorie diet is vital in preventing immediate refilling of emptied fat cells. You benefit by getting rid of excess fat without affecting your bone and muscle. Since the HCG Diet is low calorie, will I get hungry?
Because HCG mobilizes fat and makes it available to the body as an energy source, it naturally reduces appetite. So even though you are taking in fewer calories, your body can access the energy you have stored in fat cells. After about 2 days, many patients notice a significant decrease in their appetite. Overall, most people have plenty of energy and feel good while on the program. Who discovered the HCG Diet and how long has it been around? The use of HCG in the treatment of obesity was first discovered by the late British Physician, Dr. A. T. W. Simeons. He first published a report on the topic in 1954, while practicing in Rome, Italy. He devoted 30 years to researching various patients suffering from obesity, exploring weight loss causes and treatments. During this time, he noticed several important factors including the lack of symptoms one would expect from a patient on a very low calorie diet. For example, his patients had no headaches, hunger pains, weakness, or irritability as long as the low calorie diet was combined with HCG. IS HCG approved by the FDA? Yes - HCG has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in treating many medical conditions. It has not, however, been submitted for approval as a weight loss aid and is therefore not sanctioned by the FDA for this purpose. Its use is considered "off label" which is a common practice for numerous medications. Its proof as a weight loss aid is seen through the successful weight loss of thousands of people around the world. Is HCG safe? Yes - HCG is a proven safe and effective medication that should only be prescribed and used under the supervision of a licensed physician. HCG has no history of negative side affects. Please do not buy HCG over the Internet which are often herbal or homeopathic formulas lacking the effectiveness of the real HCG. You cannot be assured of the safety or content of any medications bought over the Internet. Contact our clinic to schedule your consultation. |