How to Lose Weight on HCG Drops
Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin is a hormone found in pregnant women. A.T.W. Simeon, in his essay "Pounds and Inches" claimed taking HCG drops while undergoing a low-calorie diet can produce dramatic weight loss results in short amount of time by suppressing the appetite and encouraging the body to burn fat for energy. Losing weight with HCG drops should be done under supervised care.
Instructions
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Consult your doctor. HCG is a powerful hormone and while it might have shown weight loss results for some people, it might not produce the same effect on you. In fact, it might cause more harm than good. According to the Mayo Clinic, the effects of HCG on weight loss haven't been proven, at the time of publication, and the FDA hasn't recognized it as a viable treatment for obesity.
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Take your HCG drops exactly as directed -- there are several HCG drop products on the market, and each one is different. Administer the drops under the tongue and hold them there for 10 to 15 seconds before swallowing. In most cases, the drops should be taken once a day in the morning. Choose a time-frame -- depending on the type of drop, you can take HCG anywhere from 15 to 40 days. The longer you take the drops, the more weight you'll lose.
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Begin the first phase of the diet with fatty foods. It might seem contradictory to everything you know about diets, but the HCG diet hinges on storing fat during the first phase to use during the second phase when you'll only be eating meat and vegetables. Usually during the first phase, the HCG drops aren't taken -- follow the instructions for your particular brand of HCG drop.
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Plan your meals carefully. In the second phase of the HCG diet, very few calories are allowed per day, and only meat and vegetables can be consumed. Prepare shrimp or baked chicken to have on hand. When you're ravenous, cooking will seem like an insurmountable task. Anything that requires preparation -- chopping vegetables or cooking meat -- should be done ahead of meal times.
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Drink plenty of fluids. Water flushes the fat out of the system, and this is crucial to achieving your weight-loss goals.
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Keep yourself occupied. Start a really engrossing novel or go to the movies. Start a new craft project or take a continuing education class. Enlist the help of friends to keep you busy. The less free time you have, the less likely you are to let your mind wander to the kitchen.
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Tips & Warnings
Consult your Healthcare Physician before starting any weight loss plan.
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