The HCG Diet Explained

You have probably heard the radio ads and seen the commercials for the latest break through in dieting, hcg. It seems like every year there are new diet fads and miracle pills that claim to be the answer to fast and easy weight loss. Our purpose here is to explain exactly what is this diet and how it claims to work.

This diet is not for a causal weight loss. If you are looking to lose a few pounds then do not start the hcg diet. It is design for significant weight loss for individuals needing to lose an excess 10,20,30 or more pounds. If you are need of major weight loss you should consult with your physician before starting this diet.

The hcg is a natural hormone that will stimulate the hypothalamus (the gland in charge of fat storage) to release the storage of abnormal excess fat. As part of this diet your will administer hcg diet drops under your tongue for a few seconds.

The most challenging aspect of this diet is the strict low calorie diet. The hcg diet drops will stimulate your body to release stored abnormal fat as energy. This only happens efficiently when your body is not getting the energy it needs from the calories your are eating. By limiting your intake your body will burn more abnormal fat instead of storing it. The recommended diet calls for only consuming 500 calories a day.  This will be a big change for most people. A lot of people will choose to pair their hcg diet with b-12 supplements for added energy and appetite suppression.

Every pound of fat contains about 2,500- 3,500 calories. The average weight loss on HCG is .5 to 2.5 pounds a day. Your body will be burning over 2,500 calories a day of stored fat. All of this will help you quickly return to a healthy weight. The weight loss is permanent and now that you hypothalamus has had an opportunity to reset you will be able to easily keep the weight off.

Think of this diet as a jump start to a healthier life.  Fast weight loss will make it easier for you to get the changes you need and make it easier for you start a moderate exercise program. There are several different ways people will choose to receive their hcg- physician injections or homeopathic drops. While injections are much more expensive they are also the most effective. Don’t let money keep you from losing weight, homeopathic hcg drops will also give comparable results.