HCG Diet What is HCG? HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. It is a hormone that is found in the human body. It is the first hormone to rise when a woman is pregnant. During pregnancy the high levels of HCG keep fat stores available for the growing baby and mom. This hormone plays an important role in metabolic function for women and men and is used in weight loss. This diet was developed by Dr. Simeon over 50 years ago. How It Works: Prescription HCG helps your body burn the bad fat that is stored in your hips, thighs, abdomen, and arms. The structural/good fat will remain intact. HCG helps accelerate and direct the fat-burning process along with the 500 calorie diet a day. Your body will then burn the stored fat for calories and not need as many calories from food eaten that day. Weight Loss and What to Expect: Most patients lose 1-2 pounds a day. At the very least you can expect.5 pounds per day. At the most, few patients can see up to 3-pound weight loss per day. However, individual results can vary. It also depends on how closely you follow the diet. Is It Healthy to lose 1 to 2 Pounds per Day? Yes, as you are doing it the right way with BodyRx. With the diet and HCG, your body will burn the bad fat while preserving the good fat (lean muscle). In addition, prescription HCG stimulates your brain to release bad fat from those stored areas such as the thighs, abdomen, arms, etc. Therefore, your body is getting the energy it needs. It is actually burning up to 1500 calories a day. That is why you must maintain the 500 calorie diet. Couldn t I Lose Weight with the 500 Calorie Diet Without HCG? Yes, you could lose weight with just eating fewer calories. However, your body will burn the good lean fat and preserve the bad fat in times of deprivation. Will I be Hungry on the 500 Calorie Diet?
The first few days you may experience mild hunger as the body adjusts to the prescription HCG and 500 calorie diet. Then about three days to the second week, you will find that the smaller portions are satisfying as your body will burn the bad fat which puts large amounts of calories in your system. Will I Gain Weight After I Have Completed the HCG Program? After completing the HCG program, we will teach you how to reintroduce carbohydrates and fats. We will teach you a way of eating that can be sustained to keep you at your goal weight. How to Begin the HCG Program: The Loading Phase: Day 1 & 2 -Your first two days of the program will involve taking your prescription HCG medication while loading up on as much fatty foods as possible. Loading up on fatty foods will prepare your body to begin shedding the fat storage right away (this will begin on Day 3). During the first two days of the program you are allowed to eat anything you want. It may seem odd to load up on the fatty foods and calories, but if you do not take this step, your body will feel excessive hunger during the first couple of weeks of the program. It is possible that you will gain some excessive pounds during the load up phase. This is perfectly normal and the pounds will drop before the end of your first week. Also remember to drink plenty of water throughout the entire program. Adequate water intake for men should be approximately 3 liters a day (13 cups) and women should have 2.2 liters (9 cups) a day. The Losing Phase Days 3 Through 30: On day 3 you will begin you 500 calorie diet. Weigh yourself as soon as you wake up (without clothing and after you empty your bladder). This will be your actual starting weight. Do the same thing every morning and then administer your HCG per the directions. Remember to drink plenty of water. Remember the 500 calorie diet. Eat only the foods listed on you Phase 1 list (proteins, vegetables, and fruit). Do not consume more than your allotted 500 Calories. Day 3 through Day 30 Daily meal layout: Breakfast-Cup of tea, coffee, or water with a half of a grapefruit. Lunch-3.5 ounce of protein (only use the allotted proteins from your food list) and one vegetable (only use the vegetables from your food list). Dinner-3.5 ounce of protein (only use the allotted proteins from your food list) and one vegetable (only use the vegetables from your food list). Snacks Between Meals-one item (from the allotted snack food list), or one fruit (only from the allotted fruit list). Remember if the item is not listed on the food lists, it is not in the program! 500 Calorie Diet: -2 servings of protein 3.5 ounces, 2 vegetables, and 2 fruits each day. -You may have the required fruit in between your meals for snacks, but be sure to deduct that food from your next meal and take the fruit into account when calculating your overall calorie
intake for the day. -Meat should be weighed raw and remove all of the visible fat. -All meat and seafood must be broiled, boiled, baked or grilled without additional fat. -Once a week you can eat 1 whole egg combined with 1 egg white substituted for a protein serving. (Vegetarians are typically advised to consume organic tofu and beans as their primary sources of protein. Vegetarians can also choose from the Allowed Vegetables list.) Tips for Success: -You have to PLAN!!!!! If you plan your meals ahead of time you will be able to follow the HCG program with better success and be less tempted to eat foods that are not on the list. -Be sure to eat of the calories allowed and do not try to eat less. If you do not eat the 500 calories you will put your body into starvation mode. On the other hand, do not eat over the 500 calories; this will interrupt your weight loss. -You can use most all seasonings like salt, pepper, powders, etc. Avoid seasonings containing any ingredient that ends in ose (sucralose, sucrose, maltose, etc.), maltodextrin, sugar, or aspartame. Truvia and Stevia are preferred sweeteners. -No oil, butter or dressings except fat free Italian dressing. Original non-stick cooking spray is allowed. Tea, black coffee, plain water and mineral water are the only drinks allowed. No creamers are allowed. -Do not eat your two allowed snacks at the same time. Calories do not roll over from day to day. -If you see weight loss plateau, which is five days without any drop in weight, you will implement The Apple Day Protocol. (See attached directions). Snack Suggestions: -A small bite of leftover chicken rolled in a piece of lettuce. -Iced black coffee with stevia of Truvia. -A smoothie with a handful of strawberries, water, ice and Truvia or Stevia. -An apple broiled with cinnamon and Truvia or Stevia.
How to do an Apple Day on the HCG Diet What is an Apple Day on the HCG Diet plan? In duration of the HCG diet program you can have a plateau or a stall, which is 5 days without any drop in weight. According to Dr. A.T.W. Simeons, the creator of the HCG diet program, the plateau phase can last for 4-6 days. To break up the stall of the plateau phase, the Apple Day technique is introduced. The Apple day starts from lunch time to the next lunch time the following day. During this time period, you should eat one large apple whenever you feel like you want to eat or feel hungry. But only six apples a day is allowed. Aside from water, apple is the one and only food you can eat. The apple is the food replacement given for the HCG dieters because it contains a lot of water. During the weight loss program, the cells of the body have lost a lot of fat, thus empty spaces are more likely to be filled up by taking on a lot of water. The apple also aids in cleansing your digestive system. The plateau phase comes into action whenever you feel that you did not lose the appropriate weight. Thus, Apple Day is an emergency regimen. To avoid plateau phase you should diligently stick to the HCG diet plan. The specific low calorie diet should be maintained, and an increase of fluid intake should be consumed to avoid constipation and proper digestion.
Allowed Food list Protein (2-3 servings a day) Serving Size Calories Raw or cooked Beef-85% lean 4oz 245 Lean sirloin 4.5 oz / 3oz 195 7oz /5 oz 325 T-Bone 8oz / 6oz 400 Chicken(light meat) 4.5 oz / 3oz 130 Thigh 4.5 oz / 3oz 160 Turkey (light meat) 4.5 oz 180 Dark 4oz 210 Cod 4oz 95 Crab 4 oz 95 Flounder 4 oz 95 Lobster 4oz 105 Orange Roughy 4oz 85 Perch 4oz 105 Salmon 4oz 200 Canned, Pink Salmon 4oz 160 Shrimp 4oz 120 Tilapia 4oz 110 Trout 4oz 156 Canned Tuna in water 4oz 110 6oz 125 White Sea Bass 4oz 150 Whiting 4oz 100 Eggs (large) 1 egg 75 Egg Whites 1 extra large 16 Vegetables Serving Size Calories
Arugula 1 cup 6 Asparagus 1 cup or 4.7 oz 27 Bok Choy 3 oz 10 Broccoli 1 cup or 3.2 oz 31 Broccoli Raab 1 cup or 1.4 oz 9 Brussel Sprouts ½ cup or 2.8 oz 30 Cabbage 1 cup or 3.1 oz 22 Cauliflower 1 cup or 3.5 oz 25 Celery 1 cup or 3.6 oz 16 Chard ½ cup or 3oz 20 Chicory 1 cup or 2oz 15 Cucumber (peeled) 1 cup or 4.2 oz 14 Daikon Radish ½ cup or 2 oz 9 Eggplant ¼ medium or 4oz 30 Endive 1 medium head or 2.5 oz 12 Fennel 1 cup or 3.1 oz 27 Green Beans 1 cup or 3.9 oz 34 Hearts of Palm 1/3 cup 25 Lettuce (all kinds) 1 cup or 1.8 oz 10 Okra 4 oz 30 Onions ( all kinds) 1 cup or 5.6 oz 67 Parsley 1 cup or 2 oz 67 Peppers Banana 1 pepper or 1 oz 12 Bell 1 medium or 4.2 oz 30 Jalepenos 1 pepper or 0.8 oz 6 Pumpkin Puree 1 cup or 4 oz 30 Radicchio 1 cup or 1.5 oz 20 Red Radishes 1 cup or 4.1 oz 19 Rhubarb 1 cup or 2 oz 15 Salsa ( Pace Chunky) 2 Tbs 10 Sauerkraut 1 cup or 5 oz 27 Snow Peas 10 pods or 1.2 oz 15 Spinach 1cup or 1.1 oz 7 Sprouts 1 cup 31 Squash Chayote 1 medium or 7 oz 40 Summer ½ cup or 2.5 oz 10
Zucchini 1 medium or 7 oz 30 Fruit 3-4 servings per day Serving Size Calories Apples Small or 5.3 oz 77 Medium or 6.5 oz 95 Large or 7.9 oz 116 Avocado 1oz 50 Berries Blackberries 1 cup or 5.1 oz 62 Blueberries ½ cup or 2.6 oz 42 Raspberries 1 cup or 4oz 60 Strawberries 1 cup sliced or 5.9 oz 53 Melons Cantaloupe 1/8 wedge or 4oz 40 Grapefruit ½ of medium or 4.5 oz 41 ½ of large or 5.8 oz 53 Honeydew 1/8 wedge or 12oz w/o rind 80 Oranges medium or 7oz 84 Papaya 1 cup or 4 oz 60 Tomatillos 1 medium or 1.2 oz 10 Tomatoes medium or 4.3 oz 22 Tomato paste 2 Tbs 30 Snacks/Seasonings Serving Size Calories Hot Sauce dash 5 Apple Cider Vinegar As Desired 0 Fat Free Italian Dressing 2 Tbs 20 Coconut Oil 1 Tbs 39 Lemon Juice Juice of 1 lemon 8 Black Coffee or Tea 1 cup or glass 0 Milk- 2% 1 cup or 8 oz 120 Sour Cream 1 Tbs 20 Cheese-Block Cheddar 1 oz 115 Colby or Colby-Jack 1oz 110 Monterey 1oz 105
Cream 1oz 90 Mozzarella 1oz 85 String 1oz 80 Cottage- 4% milk 4oz 120 Yogurt -plain 8oz 110 Nuts Almonds 1oz 170 Brazil 1oz 185 Cashews 1oz 165 Chestnuts 1oz 105 Mixed 1oz 170 Peanuts 1oz 165 Pecans 1oz 195 Sunflower Seeds 1oz 165
Meal Plan Examples Day 1: Breakfast: ½ Grapefruit, 8oz. Green Tea Snack: 4 Grissini bread sticks, 8oz. Tea Lunch: 3.5 oz. Grilled Chicken, Spinach Salad topped with onions and ½ cup of tomatoes Snack: ½ apple Dinner: 3.5 oz. Ground Beef, Shredded Cabbage Day 2: Breakfast: ½ cup of Strawberries, 8 oz. Green Tea Snack: 5 Melba Rounds Lunch: 3.5 oz. Tilapia, 3 Asparagus Spears Snack: ½ Cucumber and ½ cup of Tomatoes, Fat free Italian Dressing, 8oz. Tea Dinner: 3.5oz Chicken Breast, 1 apple with Stevia and Cinnamon for taste Day 3: Breakfast: ½ of an Apple, 8 oz. Green tea Snack: 8 oz. Tea Lunch: 3.5 oz. Shrimp, 5 Melba Toast Rounds, Salsa Snack: ½ Grapefruit Dinner: 3.5 oz. Chicken Breast, Salad Greens, Fat Free Italian Dressing Day 4: Breakfast: 8oz. Green Tea Snack: ½ of an Apple Lunch: 3.5 oz of Chicken, ½ of a Tomato Snack: 5 Grissini Bread Sticks Dinner: 3.5 oz. Top Sirloin, 1 Cup of Shredded Lettuce Day 5: Breakfast: ½ Grapefruit, 8oz. Green Tea Snack: 4 stalks of Celery, Salsa, ½ of an apple Lunch: 3.5 oz of Shrimp, 1 Cucumber Snack: 5 Melba Rounds, 8 Oz. Tea Dinner: 3.5 oz. Chicken Breast, 1 Apple
HCG RECIPES HCG BBQ Chicken on Spinach 100 grams Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast 1 tablespoon HCG Safe BBQ Seasoning 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper 1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon Onion powder 2 Lemon Wedges Make this HCG recipe by seasoning the chicken with black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place chicken in oven safe dish and baked it at 350 degrees, covered for 18-20 mins. After 20 mins remove lid and bake for another 10 mins. (Or until the juices of the chicken run clear) Place fresh baby spinach on plate. Remove chicken from oven, top with HCG safe BBQ seasoning. Place the chicken on top of the spinach with a couple of slices of lemon for squeezing over spinach. This HCG recipe counts as 1 HCG meat, 1 HCG vegetable, and part of your daily allotted amount of lemon juice. - See more at: http://www.hcgperfectportions.com/free-hcg-p2- recipes-chicken-tacos HCG Cod with Tomato Italiano Sauce 100 grams Cod 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt 1/8 teaspoon White Pepper 8 ounces of the HCG Tomato Italiano Sauce This HCG recipe is super simple to make, perfect to make on the nights when you have meetings, soccer practice, etc. Start by pre-heating the oven to 350 degrees. Seasoning the cod with the salt and pepper. Pan grill the cod in a non-stick skillet until browned. Finish cooking in the oven until the fish is opaque and flaky. Warm the HCG italiano sauce in a small sauce pan. Once warmed place the cod with the italiano sauce and serve. This HCG recipe is safe for Phase 2 of the HCG diet. This HCG recipe counts as 1 HCG vegetable serving and 1 HCG meat serving. - See more at: http://www.hcgperfectportions.com/free-hcg-p2-recipes-cod-with-tomato-italianosauce
HCG RECIPES HCG Safe Peppered Shrimp & Cucumber Salad 100 grams of Pre-cooked Shrimp 2 cloves of Garlic, Minced ½ of a Lemon, Juiced ¼ teaspoon Turmeric ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes ¼ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Pepper To make the HCG Safe Lemon Peppered Shrimp Salad by mixing together the minced garlic, black pepper, salt, cumin, and red pepper flacks in a bowl. Place the shrimp in the mixture, cover and refrigerate to allow spices to marinate for 1 hour. Cut cucumber into bite-size pieces add to shrimp mixture. Serve this HCG Safe Shrimp recipe with fresh squeezed lemon juice over the top. This HCG recipe is safe for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet. This HCG recipe counts as 1 HCG protein serving, 1 HCG vegetable serving, and part of your daily allotted lemon juice. - See more at: http://www.hcgperfectportions.com/free-hcg-p2-recipes-peppered-shrimp HCG P2 Shredded Chicken Wraps 100 grams of Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast 1 tablespoon HCG Safe BBQ Sauce 2-3 Large Lettuce Leaves Make this HCG recipe, by preheating your over to 350 degrees. Place chicken in a over-safe dish. Bake until done and chicken juices run clear. Once the chicken has cooled to the point where you can handle the meat, shred the chicken. Place chicken in a bowl, add BBQ sauce, toss until the chicken is completely covered. Wrap the chicken in lettuce leaves, for taco-style dining. Top with more BBQ sauce is desired. This HCG recipe is safe for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet. This HCG recipe counts as 1 HCG meat serving and 1 HCG vegetable serving. - See more at: http://www.hcgperfectportions.com/free-hcg-p2-recipes-shredded-chicken-wraps HCG Meaty Tomato Sauce 1 large Tomato 100 grams Lean Ground Round 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt 1/4 teaspoon Onion Salt
1/4 teaspoon HCG Safe Italian Seasoning To make this HCG recipe cut up the tomato and put it into a sauce pan to cook on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes. Occasionally smash the tomato to help soften it. In the meantime, put the meat on a non-stick grill. Check to see that the tomato has been heated all the way through and has a soft texture (or whatever consistency you prefer). After the meat is properly cooked combine with the cooked tomato and add spices. This HCG recipe is safe for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet. This HCG recipe counts as 1 HCG meat and 1 HCG vegetable. HCG RECIPES HCG Diet Grilled Chicken Tacos 100 grams Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Cooked & Shredded 1 teaspoon Onion Powder 1 clove Garlic 1/8 teaspoon Oregano 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1/8 teaspoon Cumin 2 tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped 4 large Lettuce Leaves, Washed & Dried Make this HCG recipe by cooking the chicken, if it is not already pre-cooked. Shred the chicken. Place the shredded chicken in a small pan over low heat, add spices. Once warmed, remove the chicken from pan. Wrap chicken in lettuce leaves, sprinkle the top of the 'HCG tacos' with the fresh cilantro and eat with hands like a HCG safe taco! This HCG recipe is safe for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet. This HCG recipe counts as 1 HCG protein serving and 1 HCG vegetable serving. - See more at: http://www.hcgperfectportions.com/free-hcg-p2-recipes-chicken-tacos HCG Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Slices 1 Large Cucumber HCG Safe Powdered Stevia (to taste) HCG Sweet & Hot Flavor Seasoning (to taste) Make this HCG cucumber recipe by cutting up the cucumber into thin slices and lay them out on a plate. Next, shake the HCG Safe Sweet & Hot flavor HCG Seasoning from left to right evenly over the cucumber slices. Then, open the packet(s) of powdered HCG stevia and do the exact same. The cucumbers are now ready to eat. This HCG recipe is safe for phase 2 of the HCG Diet. This HCG recipe counts as 1 HCG vegetable serving. - See more at: http://www.hcgperfectportions.com/free-hcg-p2-recipes-sweet-spicy-cucumbers HCG Diet Basil Vinaigrette Dressing 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 3/4 cup Cold Water 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 packet of HCG Safe Stevia 1 clove of Garlic, Roughly Chopped Fresh Basil, Roughly Chopped To make this HCG Basil Dressing place all ingredients into a blender and pulse until all ingredients have combined to be a liquid. This HCG recipe is safe for Phase 2 of Interruptions in the HCG Program: -An interruption for a period of four or more days, you must increase your caloric intake to at least 800 calories after the third day following the last injection. - If interruption is less than two weeks resume your treatment and diet immediately. If interruption is longer than two weeks you must eat normally and resume the diet after the third injection is given. -Weight gain can be caused by strenuous exercise with increased muscle mass. We do not discourage swimming or sunbathing. Recommendations: - We recommend that you even continue your diet up till 2 days after your last injection. -If you feel hungry or weak during any time, you can add an extra apple of piece of protein to your daily regimen. -If you reach your target goal weight before the 30 days then increase your daily caloric intake to 800-1000 while completing the HCG. -If your blood sugar level drops too low with symptoms, take 2 large teaspoons of sugar. You should keep sugary candy on hand. Also, notify your primary medical clinician so adjustments can be made with your medications. Resuming a Healthier Diet Beginning 2 Days after Your Last HCG Injection: -Continue to Weigh Daily -Keep a journal -Drink water, water, and more water -Do not attempt to stay on the 500 calorie diet. You will put your body into starvation mode. -Days 1 through 14 you will need to consume 1000 calories daily including plenty of protein. NO Carbohydrates or sugars are allowed. -On day 15 you can increase to 1200 calories daily and slowly re-introduce healthy carbohydrates, and provide my diet handout at this point. -On day 22, you can increase your calories up to 1800 daily. -If you would like to repeat the HCG program you have to be off of the HGC diet/program for 30 days after completing a 30-day HCG program.
How to reintroduce foods once your VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) is over, then what? So you have finished your protocol, you have lost your weight (How cool is that?!), and it is time to start adding back the foods. Now you are worried that once you start eating again, the weight will come back. Well, you are right. It will, unless you use some common sense. So, here is my take on how to reintroduce the foods. Stay on the VLCD for 72 hours after your last injection. Then, for 3 weeks (the stabilization period) start eating foods without starches or sugars. Yes, that means low carbohydrates. Basically do the Dr. Atkins low carbohydrate diet. Then, for 3 more weeks after that, start adding in the starches and sugars, the dreaded carbohydrates. Keep in mind that you have been on a 500 calorie diet for weeks now. Do NOT go ballistic and start eating 2500 calories on the first day after your VLCD. Sneak up to it. Here is what I mean. First, find out your calorie limit: Women, that means 11 times your current weight; men, 12 times your current weight. Example: For a woman whose current weight is 150 lbs., multiplied times 11 is 1650 calories a day. Example: For a man whose current weight is 200, multiplied times 12 is 2400 calories a day. Week 1 For week 1 after your VLCD, work your way up to about 800-1000 calories a day. Remember no sugar, starches and low carbohydrates. Yes, you can eat fats during this time, but don't overdo it. I like to stop my fruits and bread sticks for the first week. Have cream in your coffee or tea if you like. Continue to drink lots of water. I add salmon, trout, shrimp scampi. Use butter, oil or cooking spray in your frying pan. I like to add a small breakfast like an egg or two. Make a two egg omelet and load it up! Change the Protein to about 6-8 oz. per meal. So for Lunch have some protein and a small salad with real dressing and some veggies of your choice. And get this, your salad can be a mixture of all your favorite things that you want in the salad, just no sugars,
starches. Dinner is about the same as lunch: protein, salad and veggies. Try to eat a little at each meal and try to get in a mid-morning and mid afternoon snack. Week 2 Then for week 2, increase your daily calorie count to about 1200-1500 calories per day. Do this by adding in more veggies. Maybe some soups, cheese, peanut butter, nuts and other low carbohydrate type foods. Week 3 By week 3 work your way up to your total calorie limit. You should be eating 5 or 6 little meals a day; Breakfast, mid-morning snack, Lunch, Mid-afternoon snack and Dinner. You might get away with a light dinner snack. Weigh yourself every day and do not allow for more than a 2-pound gain. If there is, do a Steak day! Now, to add in the starches and sugars, the dreaded carbohydrates. Sugars and Starches (the carbohydrates) are the danger zone! Reintroduce these too fast, and you may have a weight gain. So to avoid that, this is what we have learned. ADD them SLOWLY! Week 4 So, for week 4 after your LVCD, add in the one carbohydrate food that you missed the most. Eat bread, pasta, potato or whatever, but just one. Then, the next day, stop that one and add another one. Do not eat two carb foods in the same day during week 4. Only eat one carb food per meal. Just change your carbohydrate from day to day. Week 5 For week 5, combine two carb foods in the same day, but not at the same meal. Bread for a sandwich for lunch and a potato for dinner or whatever. Week 6 For week 6, start combining the carbs during the same meal, but do this one day at a time. By the end of week 6, you should be eating a good, healthy, well rounded, high fiber, lower fat, diet within your calorie limit without worrying about gaining weight any longer! One last thought Avoid overeating. Stay within your calorie limit and avoid eating both a high fat and high carb meal. You may get away with a high fat meal or a high carb meal, but high fat and high carb together are a bad combination. Now the benefits!! -Your metabolism will be higher. -Your hunger and food cravings will be lower.
-You will eat smaller amounts and be satisfied. -Your energy levels will be higher. -Your sleep may even improve. -Patients have been able to come off of some if not all of their diabetic medications, cholesterol medications, blood pressure medications, and antidepression medications. Author: Bob Robeson http://www.whenhealthmatters.com/hcg.html