Everyone knows someone who has struggled with weight loss. For some that battle may be their own. Whether it be because of a slow metabolism, uncontrolled food cravings, emotional eating, or an insatiable appetite, it can be an uphill battle.

Why is it that your skinny friend will eat the same slice of cake. On her it seems to magically burn off, while on you, it goes right to your hips. Imagine boosting your metabolism so this is no longer a concern.

Imagine not having those cravings any longer. Imagine eating a bowl of pasta and not regretting it for a week. Imagine losing 1-2 pounds per day, and more importantly, keeping it off.

HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. It is a natural hormone produced during pregnancy. It works by putting your body in a fat burning state while curbing your appetite. It first came about for dietary use in the 1950‘s with Dr. Simeons’s first body of work. Since that time over 100,000 has lost weight using this diet with essentially 100% success. Under a doctor’s supervision, combined with a low calorie diet, it is a safe and effective method for weight loss.

Patients typically lose 1-2 pounds per day. You will lose the weight, increase your energy, and reducing your appetite, all while feeling well.

HCG is unlike any other diet in that it resets your metabolism by acting on a portion of your brain to leave you with a faster metabolic rate.

The diet works for both men and women. Throughout your weight loss journey you will learn about making good food choices, incorporating exercise into your life, and how to live a better healthier and more fulfilling life.

There are modifications of the HCG diet. We use the HCG True Diet. For more information about this diet please check out www.hcgtruediet.com

How many calories is the diet, and isn’t that dangerous?

You are taking in 500 calories from food. Your body is still receiving 2,000-3,000 calories per day by breaking down fat. We do recommend, as did Dr. Oz on his recent show, that this diet is effective and should be followed with a doctor’s supervision. With the proper vitamin supplementation and blood tests, this diet is safe. Being overweight is dangerous.

Whenever I lose weight I lose it in my face, and never in my belly and hips?

As Dr. Simeons and Trudeau explains there are 3 types of fat:
a) Structural fat- surrounds joints and organs
b) Stored fat
c) Abnormally stored fat (in women: hips, waist, thighs, buttocks, arms, and stomach; in men: back, neck, waist, stomach and upper chest)

The only time the abnormally stored fat (type #3) is depleted is after 90 days of starvation or during pregnancy. Most dieting protocols will not target the abnormally stored fat first. With this diet, this fat is targeted first.

Don’t people gain weight during pregnancy? I guess that’s why pregnant people are always so skinny (sarcastically)?

HCG tricks your body into a pregnancy state. In this state, your body does everything to protect the ‘growing fetus’. In doing so during periods of food deprivation, fat is burned off to assure the fetus is getting the full nutrients it needs. One will never see an obese pregnant woman. Women often gain weight after pregnancy, when the HCG levels drop. Simeons first noted this natural ‘survival mechanism’, when he visited India. In this third world country, pregnant women were eating a few hundred calories a day, walked for miles, and engaged in strenuous physical chores. All babies that were delivered during his studies were full size and weight, and perfectly healthy. This is because of the fat burning properties of HCG.

Where do I get the meals?
Your diet will consist of 2 meals per day, comprised of protein, fruits and vegetables. You should be taking a multivitamin, with calcium and vitamin D as well. We will provide a list of foods you can chose from with the calorie count next to them. There is a great variety to chose from and most people do not complain about the food choices. You need a food scale to measure your portions. We will discuss this further during your consultation.

Can’t I just buy the HCG online and do it myself?

Yes, but this is not advised. There are a few reasons:

THE HCG you are purchasing is likely not effective:
1) There are many websites that state they sell HCG, but this is considered illegal without a prescription. The FDA requires adequate monitoring while on the medication. A manufacturer can add a microscopic amount of HCG in a liquid and call it HCG drops. There is no concentration of HCG that is indicated and monitored by the manufacturer to assure its potency. There is no governing body overseeing homeopathic HCG.
2) The shelf life of HCG is typically 30 days. When we provide HCG for our patients it is made fresh and delivered cold to you. HCG bought online can sit in a warehouse for an infinite amount of time and the product may have already passed its date of use. It is often not delivered cold, as it should

Attempting this diet with physician supervision is not advised.
1) A low calorie diet such as this can potentially create electrolyte imbalances that can be dangerous. A simple blood test and necessary supplementation can correct this imbalance. This can only be check with a physician.
2) Vitamins such as B12 can be be absorbed by injection. Vitamin B12 is known to give you an energy boost, often helpful in the diet, and can vitamins may also be deficient because of the dietary restrictions. It is best addressed by a physician.

Is HCG FDA approved?
HCG is approved for various conditions such as infertility and growth disturbances in young boys. It is not FDA approved for weight loss. There is much evidence produced by Dr. Simeons, Trudeau, Dr. True that shows it to be effective. Our practice can testify anecdotally how this has changes the lives of so many.