HCG Diet Side Effects Are Minimal HCG diet side effects are very tolerable if you experience any at all other than weight loss. The HCG diet is great in many ways and just like other products it too has its side effects so know what to expect. In the beginning phase of the diet one may experience; mild headaches due to the body detoxing from sugars and caffeine. Drinking the recommended amount of water, half your body weight in ounces,...

We all at some time or another wanted to diet and trim back the waist line a bit. We have heard the reviews for this weight loss product that provides fast and efficient results, but is it true? Many people want to try the HCG diet after hearing and seeing wonderful results in their own family and friends. If you do not know what you are looking for you may get scammed. You may purchase a product that is artificial only because you are...

When you are first starting to introduce a new healthy lifestyle, exercise should be a main focus, along with a healthy diet and ditching unhealthy habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, and more. Walking is a great exercise to introduce when you are new to exercising and you aren’t sure exactly where to start. Walking Has Many Benefits Walking 3-5 times per week for 40 minutes or 2 miles has a lot of health benefits! A good goal is...

The FDA recently made some big changes to the hCG industry. The original formula which was pure hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is no longer available on the US market. What is commonly offered now is a hormone free version. As long as you go with a reputable company that offers a formula comprised of very specific amino acids it can and will trigger the release of pituitary hCG. Common HCG Side Effects The hormone free hCG product is...

Just because you are on the HCG diet, doesn’t mean you have to starve yourself. There are plenty of recipes out there to help you spice up your diet so you don’t get bored. But what happens when you have a sweet tooth that just can’t be satisfied? Well are some quick & easy HCG Dessert recipes.  HCG Desert Recipe: Friendly Pie 1 apple or a handful of strawberries (approximately 10 medium ones) ¼ tsp cinnamon Few drops of Vanilla...

HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadatropin. It is a hormone naturally produced by pregnant women which allows your body to pull additional calories from your excess fat when combined with a low calorie diet.  Although it is a hormone naturally produced by women the diet can be used by men as well.  In fact, men lose weight twice as quickly as women when dieting following the HCG Diet. How Men Can Do The HCG Diet Because HCG allows your...

So you’ve reached your weight loss goal, but now what are you supposed to do to keep the weight off long term? Here are a few helpful tips to help you maintain the new healthier you! Tips to Keep the Weight Off Stay focused on eating a diet rich in whole, natural foods! You worked this hard to get the weight off, don’t let it creep back up onto you. Avoid processed foods. When purchasing pre-packaged foods, a good rule of thumb is that...

Keeping Weight Off After the HCG Diet Now that you are done with the strict regimen of the HCG diet, what are you supposed to do to keep the weight off? First things first, do the maintenance period in its entirety! This part is almost as important as getting the weight off. Maintenance is there for a few reasons. The first reason is to teach your body how to maintain your new lower weight. One thing with yo-yo diets is it’s not teaching...

Weight loss is fairly new to society. In recent years, portion size, preservatives and fast foods have really jumped to the top of the list of daily intake in most people diets. This may be because of lack of time with a busy schedule, being lazy or just not knowing the facts. All of which can be changed. Food Knowledge Helps Fight Obesity It is so very important to know about your food; most importantly you want to know proper serving...

What is the Need for Loading Days? The loading days serve 3 purposes. First it takes those two days for the HCG to build up in your system and start working. If you tried to eat only 500 calories you would be starving! Secondly it helps to get through the hardest part of the diet, which are the first couple low calorie count days as your body adjusts. If you ate so much on loading days that you can’t stand the sight of food, you...

When Should I Start the HCG Diet? This question is probably one of the most popular questions we receive about the HCG diet. There are not many stipulations to start the HCG diet. For women it is recommended starting the diet ten days prior to or immediately after their menstrual cycle, this gives a more accurate starting weight to go off of. Weight tends to fluctuate a lot around the menstrual cycle and a lot of women tend to not lose any...

HCG Diet Does Not Have to Be Boring Just because you are on the HCG diet, it doesn’t mean you need to eat bland and boring foods for the whole 23 – 45 days! By adding in new recipes, spicing up your foods, and adding lots of variety to your diet can be a recipe for success! Here is a great dinner recipe that the whole family will enjoy:  HCG Diet Dinner Recipe Choices TERIYAKI CHICKEN: 100 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 TBSP...

Prior to a Steak Day We get asked a lot of times about a Steak Day, let us give you a little history first. As you end Phase 2, the HCG diet portion, you will use your LDW (last day weight). The last day weight is the weight you want to stabilize during the maintenance plan. The last day weight is the weight on the morning of your last day of drops. You will then continue 3 full days of the HCG diet with no drops. This is detoxing the HCG...

Exercise Tips To Start Now Summer is right around the corner, and women aren’t the only ones ready to get in shape for their swimsuit. Both men and women can be concerned about how they look and feel. A few weeks ago we shared exercise tips for women, now we would like to share them for men.  The best way to feel great about yourself is to exercise. It’s recommended to exercise 5 days per week for at least 30 minutes each time. If you...

Living Well For All Ages These living well tips can be applied to children, adults, and the elderly. Knowing ways to improve your well being day to day can really change your outlook on life. First we will look at the things you can do to improve your body. They way you look and Feel can completely change your our look on like. When you are not happy with yourself this can greatly affect you and others around you. A few little changes can...

Exercises That Are Helpful When You Are Sick When you exercise, you improve blood flow and movement of your immune system’s lymphatic fluid, so your immune cells can circulate through the body more quickly to kill bacteria and viruses more efficiently. The more consistently you exercise the more immune system enhancement you can get. For example, one study has shown that people who walk at a very brisk pace for 40 minutes a day report...

Avoid Winter Colds All Together There are several things that you can do regularly to help keep your body strong and healthy to avoid getting a winter cold.  When avoiding colds it is common knowledge that washing hands regularly will help, but did you know that drinking plenty of water will also help you to avoid getting sick? Drinking water will keep you you hydrated which can flush out bacteria, keep your kidneys functioning and boost...

Lazy Teen? These Exercise Tips For Teenagers Will Help Exercise is not always a teenager’s top priority and especially with all of today’s technology and social media at their fingertips; eyes glued to their smart phones. It’s one thing to want to stay in the loop but why not help them be part of the loop? Have your teenager use their social media sites to organize fun exercise oriented activities such a flag football or a meet up at...

Getting a Good Nights Sleep is Crucial Getting a good nights sleep can be hard to come by; many different things can stand in your way. Whether you have trouble putting thoughts to rest, getting comfortable or just listening to every creak and squeak in your home.  Your sleep schedule, bedtime habits, and day–to–day lifestyle choices can make an enormous difference to the quality of your nightly rest. The following tips will help you...

How to Make the Most Out of the HCG Diet The HCG diet is a very simple diet that you will love! However, there are a few tips that can help make the most of your HCG dieting experience.  The first and most important thing is to do the diet when you will have the least amount of distractions.  The diet is very simple but it is also very strict.  If you know you will have birthday parties, weddings or BBQs coming up within the next week or...

What is the HCG Diet? One of the most common questions we receive about the HCG diet is, “What am I supposed to eat while taking the HCG drops?” While on the diet, you will be focusing on eating lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, while avoiding processed foods, added sweeteners, and refined flours. When researching the HCG diet, Dr. Simeons experimented with an array of food to see what foods really did offer the greatest weight...

Exercise is Crucial for Health Exercise is a very important aspect of maintaining optimal health. Not only will it assist in weight loss but it has also been known to improve self esteem,. Exercise helps prevent depression as well as preventing diabetes and heart disease among other benefits.  While dieting with HCG we recommend doing low impact exercise such as walking, swimming, and light yoga for up to an hour four times a week.  Doing...

The holidays are upon us, and what does that mean? Food, food, and more food, with a little bit of shopping in there too. Dieting during the holidays can be tough, but it doesn’t need to be impossible. Here are a few tips to help you survive all of the food temptation while sticking with the HCG diet: Plan ahead. You know when the holidays are and you know when your holiday parties are scheduled. If you know that you are going to be on...

The time has come where you are going to make a change in your diet and start eating healthy. But the thought of shopping at a specialty health food store and the cost of your shopping trip have you worried. Eating healthy does not need to be expensive, but you do have to change your thought process. Go back to the basics. If you can’t pronounce the ingredients, don’t buy it. Buy Healthy Food With Low Cost While On and Off HCG...

Part of the HCG diet is teaching your brain and your body how to handle food cravings. Food cravings can be caused by both emotional and physical stress. A lot of people will handle stress from their daily lives with food, which is part of the reason some people need the HCG diet. The HCG diet will help you teach yourself to how to handle these cravings in a healthy way. Tips to Handle Cravings on the HCG Diet 1.  Use Spices – Use...