Since the discovery of
hCG in the 1950's by
Dr. Simeons, small doses of hCG have been given
to overweight men and women to decrease their appetite and help them lose weight
specifically around their hips, thighs, buttocks and stomach.
hCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone naturally produced
by the placenta in pregnant women and almost completely controls the metabolic
function through the hypothalamus throughout the pregnancy. The hypothalamus
gland moderates the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage, and more importantly, your
metabolic rate.
Contrary to popular belief, the hCG used in the
hCG
diet protocols is a variation of the
hCG form used for fertility treatments, and in a much smaller dose. All
hCG used for medical purposes is natural, but created in laboratories
from sterile cells. It is NOT extracted from women or animal urine; a common
misconception.
HCG is a natural hormone that is produced by the
human body. In fact, it is present in every human tissue, including males and
non-pregnant women as well as pregnant. Dr Simeons has done extensive research
on the safety of
hCG when used for weight loss and there is no
evidence of any side effects. HCG is totally safe
for men. There is no evidence that
hCG is not safe
to be used in men or women as it is already found in every living tissue in both
sexes naturally.
Most hCG dieters report a loss of 1 to 2 lbs a day.
At the very least, .5 pound a day, and at the most, 3 pounds.
hCG weight loss studies have shown that weight lost following the Simeons
protocol comes directly from adipose fat tissue rather than lean muscle. In
doing so, the weight lost comes directly from unhealthy fat and does not strip
the body of much needed muscle, vitamins or minerals essential to maintain good
health, while at the same time, releasing excessive amounts of fat-stored
nutrients into the blood stream to be absorbed by the body. For this reason,
hCG dieters report a feeling and appearance of
great health and marvel at the loss of negative health risks they had as an
overweight individual.
HCG diet shots cause your hypothalamus to mobilize
the fat out of the fat storage locations so that it’s available for use. While
you are only consuming 500 calories, your hypothalamus is continually releasing
the fat stored in your body. Because of this, your body is actually operating on
thousands of calories a day. The result is your body using thousands of calories
of fat from your body each day, the reason hCG
dieters lose 1 to 2 lbs of fat or more, per day.
It is common for mild hunger during the first few days, however this will pass
and by the 2nd week, you will find even very tiny servings, to be completely
satisfying. This is partly due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic
rate, but largely due to the amount of calories circulating in your system from
the fat being released. It is common that
hCG dieters feel as though they are stuffing
themselves in order to reach that 500 calorie limit!
After the hCG diet, not only will you have lost
physical weight, former hCG Dieters also report a
change for the better in appetite, and a natural course of modified eating
behavior. They also report this as being an ideal situation for easily
transitioning into a healthy relationship with food. With all of these changes
and experiences, the hCG Diet is the perfect opportunity to adopt that healthy
lifestyle to maintain your weight.
Will you gain the weight back after hCG?
There is no reason you should, so long as you have replaced any former negative eating
and inactive lifestyle habits with new, healthy perspectives on food and exercise.
Most post-hCG dieters find a minimum amount of
daily activity is sufficient to maintaining their hCG
weight loss goal. A minimum amount of exercise is recommended not only
for weight maintenance, but also for the added health benefits. With your
hypothalamus "reset", your metabolism will reflect these differences and you
will be able to eat moderately without feeling the need to overeat.
Because this type of dieting is not for everyone, Dr.
Elizabeth Grady also offers a variety of more conventional weight loss
treatments, such as Phentermine, B-Vitamin with Lipotropics (fat burner)
injections, Mesotherapy Injections, and Weight Loss
Patches, to name a few.