How HcG Works

The body is made up of three different types of fat: structural fat, normal fat and abnormal fat. The first two are essential for the body to operate effectively, while the latter is unnecessary and can cause many physical and psychological problems. The abnormal fat can be found in many different forms such as love handles, saddle bags, saggy bellies and spare tires. In order to live the healthiest and happiest life you can, it’s important be as fit and slim as possible. This is where the hGC diet protocol can really help.

The hCG diet protocol consists of both a very low calorie diet and the proper amounts of hCG needed to stimulate the individual’s hypothalamus. How this works is that the hCG helps to activate the hypothalamus which in turn releases excess and abnormal fat, helping you burn more as a result. Then, once the hCG diet protocol has been completed, the person’s hypothalamus will reset to its normal function. Alternatively, without the hCG diet a hypothalamus that is operating incorrectly can lead to the body having constant cravings, slow metabolism, intense, all-day hunger pains and a surplus of abnormal fat.

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Who is Dr. Simeons?

The use of HCG in the treatment of obesity was first discovered by the late British Physician, Dr. A. T. W. Simeons. 

His first published a report on the topic in 1954, while practicing in Rome, Italy.  He devoted years to researching various patients suffering from obesity.  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. 

How patients lost significant amounts of weight while their bodies reshaped naturally- without effort.  Patients lost more fat tissue directly from adipose tissue accumulations, causing highly visible contouring of the body.

Weight maintenance was not an issue for patients that had undergone the HCG Diet plan.  Particularly compared to those who simply went on highly restrictive diets without HCG. 

HCG regulated the metabolism, correcting that which initially caused the obesity.

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Important Highlights

The HCG diet plan consists of regular doses of the hormone HCG along with following a 500 calorie a day diet. The reason why only 500 calories are needed is because the body is already pulling at least 2000 calories from the body's stored fat to use as energy. Since you are only consuming 500 calories on the HCG diet plan, there are certain foods that you need to avoid and certain foods that you need to eat. The foods that you are required to eat on the diet plan are the ones that will help restore your body back to its normal balance of burning fat.

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History

Many people are surprised to learn that the history of HCG diets goes back almost sixty years. Although HCG diets have gained widespread attention only in recent years, the basic research behind these programs dates back to the 1950s, and it originated in India.

Dr. Simeons Goes to Mumbhai

Dr. A.T.W. Simeons was born in London, U.K. early in the 20th Century. After the First World War, he attended medical school at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, where he graduated with honors. Following this, he went on to additional training in endocrinology at Swiss and German facilities, eventually taking up a post at a hospital near Dresden.

Eventually, Dr. Simeons developed an interest in tropical diseases. Over the next few years, this interest led him to Africa and eventually to Bombay (Mumbhai), India in 1931. Here he would remain until 1949.

During his years in India, Dr. Simeons studied the effects of malnutrition in expectant mothers as well as the causes and effects of obesity in patients with disorders of the pituitary gland. It was during the course of this research that he came to a startling conclusion about the nature of obesity. In his seminal paper Pounds & Inches: A New Approach to Obesity, Simeons wrote:

"...obesity in all its many forms is due to an abnormal functioning of some     part of the body and that every ounce of abnormally accumulated fat is always the result of the same disorder of certain regulatory mechanisms. Persons suffering from this particular disorder will get fat regardless of whether they eat excessively, normally or less than normal. A person who is free of the     disorder will never get fat, even if he frequently overeats." (1954)

The Cure for Obesity

Treating obese patients, Dr. Simeons discovered that by administering low doses of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), a water-soluble hormone produced by the fetus during gestation and present in the urine of pregnant women, patients actually began utilizing fat instead of lean muscle tissue when fed a calorie-restricted diet.

What has been discovered since that time is that HCG is responsible for the regulation of the hypothalamus gland, which controls metabolism and the use of bodily resources such as fat. While all persons are born with an abundant supply of HCG, this is depleted by adulthood. Replacement of HCG corrects the imbalance and reprograms the hypothalamus to use fat stores when caloric intake is reduced.

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HCG Facts

Anyone getting into using hCG have doubts, a few hCG facts we must know are here revealed in order to follow the rapid weight loss and fat burning dieting. All dieting myths are revealed here.

HcG Dieting Myth: After you do the hCG diet, you can eat everything that you want. THIS IS TOTALLY WRONG!!! HcG Dieting Facts: There is nobody that can eat everything that they want and still maintain a lean body. Our body reflects what we eat. If we eat fatty food, we will be fat. Myth: "Eat what you want, when you want" (preferable when you are hungry, and listen to your body for when you have had enough) except no sugars and no starches, and weight EVERYDAY. HcG Facts: You can't eat what you want and when you want. You need to eat 5-6 times per day to adjust your metabolism and never exceed your max daily calorie intake. Avoid eating a huge meal as this overtaxes the hypothalamus. Myth: Don't eat until you are full. Rather, stop when you are satisfied. This takes a certain degree of awareness while you are eating. It is very helpful to use the Hunger Scale as a tool to help track your physical response to the food you are eating. HcG Facts: This is a wrong notion as the body is more inclined to store water when the intake falls below its normal requirements. You should drink a minimum of 2 liters of the allowed fluids per day, and it is recommended to drink an additional 2 liters of water . Myth: Many clients are afraid to drink so much water during hCG diet because they fear that this may make them retain more water. HcG Facts: This is a wrong notion as the body is more inclined to store water when the intake falls below its normal requirements. You should drink a minimum of 2 liters of the allowed fluids per day, and it is recommended to drink an additional 2 liters of water. Myth: You gain more weight if you eat late at night. HcG Facts: You gain weight if you eat more than you daily max of calorie intake and not due to the time you eat. If you eat several times per day, your metabolism will be fast and will burn more calories than if you eat less times per day. Just keep yourself active and work out. HcG Sublingual Myth: Do I need to take extra vitamins while doing the hCG sublingual diet? HcG Sublingual Facts: Our hCG sublingual Serum already includes vitamins that will keep you with energy while during the 21 days diet. As a nutritionist, I always recommend vitamins whether you are on diet or not.

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Top 5 Eating Habits Changed from Successful HCG Dieting

HCG Diet Direct releases “Top 5 Eating Habits Changed from Successful HCG Dieting”. HCG dieting has long been discussed as a possible cure for one of society’s most wide spread health epidemics: obesity. But weight loss isn’t he only health benefit. Dieters learn to eat better and make healthier choices that they can carry on after the diet is complete.

Increased water consumption: Homeopathic HCG dieters are required to increase their water intake to at least 2 liters a day. On average, water consumption has dropped to an unhealthy level due to the wide variety of beverages. Dieters develop a healthier water habit as a result.  Decreased soda consumption: Successful homeopathic HCG dieters learn to decrease the amount of soda they drink on a day to day basis. Soda is allowed during the program and most dieters find they feel better after they remove soda from their daily routine.  Increased knowledge of healthy food preparation: During the course of homeopathic HCG dieting individuals learn to prepare healthy meals from simple, fresh ingredients. This skill is a key factor that will contribute to success on the diet. Learning how to quickly prepare a healthy, simple meal at home not only saves money, but saves calories by putting the dieter in control of the type food they consume.  Decreased salt intake: Dieters are strongly encouraged to decrease their salt intake while on the HCG diet. Removing salt from the diet for a period of time will help the dieter drastically reduce the amount of sale they think they need post-diet. Decreased portion size: Most dieters are aware that one of the main problems leading to individual weight problems is portion size. On the homeopathic HCG diet individuals learn to control their portion size and understand/define the term “single serving.”

Jenny Boynton of HCG Diet Direct suggests,

"The HCG Diet can help a person not only lose weight, but keep it off."

A dieter is presented with a new way to view food and food consumption. We all have our food addictions, the HCG Diet can help you realize what those are and evaluate what is healthy and unhealthy in your eating routine. Starting to feel and look better along the way is a definite moral booster.”

HCG Diet Direct offers everything needed to successfully complete the HCG Diet. Included in a diet kit is homeopathic HCG drops which are safe and effective, a recipe guide with vital meal suggestions, an HCG instruction guide, and a B vitamin supplement which is essential to the diet protocol. The company also offers guidance and support on their website as well as real customer testimonials, reviews, an FAQ, and helpful articles.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is HcG?
• How do I take HCG Amino Plus drops?
• What is the difference between HCG Detox and our HCG Amino Plus formula?
• Oral HCG Drops VS HCG Injections?
• What is the difference between our 20% Kosher Alcohol and other brands’ 16% Alcohol?
• What sweeteners can I use on the program?
• What supplements should I be taking on this weight loss program?
• Who can use the hCG diet?
• How does the HCG diet work?
• How do I store the hCG drops?
• Could I lose the same amount of weight without using HCG Amino Plus and just follow a very low calorie diet ?
• What are the side effects of using HCG?
• Is HCG safe to take along with prescriptions?
• I’ve dieted on many occasions and the weight comes back. Will it stay off after I’m finished with the HCG Diet?
• Are there specific instructions or do I just take the drops?
• Is there a right way and wrong way to do the hCG Diet?
• How much weight can I expect to lose on the HCG Diet?
• Should I consult my physician before beginning?
• Should I do the HCG Diet if I am about to begin a menstruation cycle?
  

What is HCG?

Human chorionic gonatropin (American English) or Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced in pregnancy that is made by developing embryo soon after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast (part of the placenta). In males, hCG helps restore and maintain testosterone production in the testes by mimicking LH and triggering the production and release of testosterone.

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How do I take HCG Amino Plus drops?

It is very easy and unlike injections, absolutely painless. Simply place 10 drops (.35mL) under your tongue and hold for at least 30 seconds before swallowing. Do this three times a day, 20 minutes before eating or drinking.It is very important to space them out evenly though out the day. For example, take them at 7:00 am, then again at 1:00pm and finally at 7:00 pm. By taking them in a consistent manner through out the day, you avoid having highs and lows and it allows your body to consistently release your fat stores into you system to burn.

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What is the difference between HCG Detox and our HCG Amino Plus formula?

HCG Detox is great for getting the toxins out of your body. Some places are selling it cheap and promoting it as the HCG weight loss formula which is a scary risk to the consumer. HCG Detox does not carry the necessary amino acids like HCG Amino Plus. If trying to do the 500 calorie diet using the HCG detox formula,one can experience significant desires to cheat, muscle loss, and a slowing of the metabolism. If you are looking to lose weight and keep it off, you want our HCG Amino Plus formula.

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Oral HCG Drops VS HCG Injections?


Our clients have obtained the same if not better results from the drops. Those who took the drops have seen no muscle loss and have had more energy post diet. The drops travel well and have a significantly longer shelf life (up to six months once opened). There is no pain placing drops under the tongue and no risk of infections such as those reported by those who have taken the injections(no self inflicting pain). No Mixing or preparation is required. All necessary amino acids are pre-mixed.

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What is the difference between our 20% Kosher Alcohol and other brands’ 16% Alcohol?

Our proprietary formula of 20% Kosher Alcohol serves multiple functions in our formula. Like other homeopathic formulas, the alcohol acts as a preservative. More importantly, it is the delivery fluid that contains the “imprint” of the original raw materials for the HCG and other amino acids. The alcohol content is more concentrated in HCG Amino Plus than other formulas. Most formulas use a 16% USP alcohol base as their medium for delivery. Kosher Alcohol is the purest form available and allows many people, who’s faith demands kosher approval, to use homeopathic products. Being that it is 20% vs. 16% also provides greater absorption into your bloodstream by opening up the capillaries more where the fluid is placed under the tongue and in the mouth.

As we formulated HCG Amino Plus, we looked at how we could help people achieve the best end result without causing undue stress on the body. Losing weight this quickly puts stress on your bodies organs, specifically the kidneys and liver. All of the amino acids found HCG Amino Plus were specifically chosen for their health benefits. They support metabolic functions and give support to the liver and kidneys. Having this added support allows your organs to function properly, boost your metabolism, speeds the detoxifying of your body, increases energy, all in a coordinated effort resulting in optimal weight loss.

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What sweeteners can I use on the program?

The ONLY approved sweetener on the hCG diet is Stevia. Aspartame, Nutrisweet, Acesulfame, Sucralose, and Splenda have been chemically enhanced or created and are unhealthy in general. Do not use any chemically derived sugar substitutes.

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What supplements should I be taking on this weight loss program?

We recommend taking a B-Vitamin Complex. This supplement helps with producing and maintaining energy levels. Our HCG Diet Kits include a sublingual B-Vitamin Complex. We also recommend taking a good daily multi-vitamin. Remember, to stay away from fat soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, D and E as they can impede the fat burning process.

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Who can use the hCG diet?

Consult a physician for use in children under the age of 18. We always recommend consulting a physician before beginning any diet or weight loss program. Do not use if pregnant or nursing or if you have any underlying health issues. If on any prescriptions, please call to your doctor and make sure there are no conflicts.

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How does the HCG diet work?

When HCG is taken in women and men the body uses it to mobilize stored fat to use for energy. The diet is burning 3000 to 4500 fat calories a day which is equivalent to 1 to 2 pounds. This can pull the fat from the hips, thighs, buttocks, upper arms, chin etc. leaving the healthy tissues alone. HCG has not been approved for weight loss by the FDA. HCG by itself will not cause you to lose weight. You must accompany the HCG with a diet low in calories. We recommend following Dr Simeons’ diet protocol.

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How do I store the hCG drops?

HCG Amino Plus needs to be stored out of heat and light. They may be stored in the refrigerator but it is not necessary. Refrigeration helps to keep the drops fresh over long periods of time.. It contains 20% kosher alcohol which acts as a preservative but also allows the body to absorb it quicker. An open bottle has a shelf life of six months. A closed bottle can keep up to two years.

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Could I lose the same amount of weight without using HCG Amino Plus and just follow a very low calorie diet ?

By simply cutting back a person’s calories and fat consumption, one can lose weight. The risk and negative effect that happens is that the body will tend to lose mostly muscle before fat, which is dangerous. When the body is deprived it stores fat. This causes the cellular metabolism to slow down. When a person’s metabolism slows down it makes it easier to gain weight and also decreases muscle mass.

By following the HCG Diet, the excess fat is mobilized for energy and the rest is eliminated. The low calorie program is essential because it prevents an instant refilling of the emptied fat cells. This is what helps maintain your muscle mass by getting rid of the fat deposits. It will reset your metabolism and leave your muscle alone.

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What are the side effects of using HCG?

One may experience a mild headache in the first few days as your body adjusts and releases the stored toxins found in our fat reserves. Ibuprofen or Tylenol can be taken.

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Is HCG safe to take along with prescriptions?

We recommend you consult your prescribing physician before beginning the diet. When following the HCG diet protocol, you must not discontinue any medication prescribed by your Physician. Ibuprofen, aspirin or acetomenaphine are fine to take while on the diet. Taking birth control is also ok while on the diet.

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I’ve dieted on many occasions and the weight comes back.
Will it stay off after I’m finished with the HCG Diet?

If you follow the protocol properly you will lose the weight. If you follow through with the post diet maintenance phase and remain strict for those first three weeks, then the answer is YES. The fact is one will enjoy a healthier lifestyle, more energy, smaller appetite and all together a more active well being.If you return to poor eating habits, you will regain weight.

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Are there specific instructions or do I just take the drops?

There are specific instructions found in the Quick Start Guide. Taking the drops is one part of many steps to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

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Is there a right way and wrong way to do the hCG Diet?

Definitely. One could take too much of the supplement or too little. So, proper dosage is crucial. As well as proper eating and exercise. Follow the instructions and stick to the dosage amounts mentioned in the instructions.

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How much weight can I expect to lose on the HCG Diet?

Most HCG dieters have reported a loss between one and two pounds a day averaged over the length of their diet. Fiber and water intake are the greatest factors to lose weight on the HCG Diet. Eliminate the sugars, fats and oils to ensure maximum pounds and inches lost.

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Should I consult my physician before beginning?

Yes. We recommend consulting your Health Care Professional before beginning this or any other diet. They can help make adjustments based on your overall health and they can make recommendations for lifestyle changes that will help ensure your overall success.

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Should I do the HCG Diet if I am about to begin a menstruation cycle?

It is best to start the HCG Diet on the last day of your cycle. Continue the diet normally once you have start the HCG Diet and begin to menstruate. Do not stop taking the drops. Continue with the 500 calorie day. During these days consume high volumes of water, and take ibuprofen for cramp pains. You experience a heavier period than normal.

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