What is HCG and How Does it Work?

HCG is a hormone naturally produced in the body. It has many functions and is used medically to treat a variety of conditions. It is the pregnancy hormone. This hormone allows the body to metabolize fat and use it as energy for both mother and fetus. This acts as a “fail-safe” mechanism when energy is needed immediately.

The HCG Diet Plan  is extremely safe. Women may experience very high levels during pregnancy with no adverse affects. Currently there are no known established clinical side effects other than occasional weakness and low blood sugar often seen in those who skip meals and constipation seen in those individuals who do not drink enough water or consume enough fiber.

What sets Dr Lipman’s HCG diet plan  apart from the rest?

You will not find my  food plan sold by other companies; it is a proprietary plan designed to help people lose weight safely and quickly.

Is HCG Diet Plan  safe for men?

The HCG  hormone is naturally present in men. It is found in every human tissue, including males, pregnant women, and non-pregnant women. Men get even faster results and tend to lose more weight than women naturally because of their higher metabolism.

Will my metabolism slow down if I am on this 800 calorie diet?

It is true that normally when cutting back on calories and fat, our body stores fat and our metabolism slows down. This happens because fat is really a life-saving source of stored energy. With the my HCG Food plan the lean protein with each meals helps to prevent the slowing of metabolism.

The HCG Food plan  diet is 800 calories a day, will I get hungry?

It is common to feel mild hunger during the first few days. This will pass and by the second week you will find your servings to be satisfying. The high protein and low sugar prevents hunger and reduces appetite and cravings.

Will HCG interfere with any medications I am currently taking?

What about birth control pills or Depo-Provera injections? No interactions, you are free to take your usual medications including medications for high blood pressure, thyroid, diabetes, anxiety, high cholesterol and depression.

What about pregnancy following the HCG Food Plan?

If you are pregnant or become pregnant during the diet, stop taking HCG and consult your physician.

How much weight can I expect to lose on the program?

Everyone is different. It depends on many factors including  your age, gender , height and how recently you dieted.

Does the weight loss slow down after the first two weeks?

Many times there is a large amount of weight loss in the first week, then a plateau or leveling off of weight loss. This does not mean that your weight loss has stopped. Typically, inches are being lost continuously while on the program, and after a period of time, patients will experience another large drop on the scale. Weight loss is thus achieved in this stair-step fashion.

Is it ok to skip a meal or protein at one of my meals?

No you don’t ever want to skip any of your meals. Its important to eat all of your 800 calories and especially your protein so that you only lose fat and not muscle. Skipping meals leads to hunger, low blood sugar, weakness and often to making the work food choices.

Do I have to take vitamins and other supplements while doing this diet?

A good multi-vitamin  helps, make sure it is sugar free and has no fat soluble ingredients like fish oils or vitamin D. Potassium is also good especially if you experience leg cramps (which can be common). Anyone doing the HCG diet for more than 30 days needs to buy a good multi-vitamin like Centrum, some potassium (98 mg tablets),  sublingual vitamin B 12. All can be purchased at Walgreen, CVS and most supermarkets.

Disclaimer: HCG is a drug which has not been approved by the food and drug administration as safe and effective in the treatment of obesity or weight control. There is no substantial evidence that HCG increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or “normal” distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restrictive diets.