What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Weight Loss?
HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin , is a type of hormone that pregnant women make. Since the fetus needs many calories as it is growing, the HCG works as a mobilizer on the pregnant woman’s fat deposits, and gets them ready to be used as a source of nutrition and food for the fetus. In general terms, what HCG does, is take fat that is found on the mother, and converts it into energy for the fetus. This fat metabolizing is thought by many to reduce appetite, letting the patients have the same lifestyle, on a diet that has a reduced consumption of calories.
How Does it Work?
HCG, is used in weight loss, as a tool for non pregnant patients. It works by lowering cravings for food, and allowing fat to be used for purposes of metabolism. Basically, it allows the fat in the body to turn to liquid, which is then let out into the bloodstream.
HCG is given to weight loss patients until they have lost the amount of weight they want, and then for two months after, during what is termed as a “maintenence period”. After this is finished, the people using the HCG, are given a strict calorie diet to enable them to keep the weight off for good.
HCG requires a doctor’s prescription and is usually given by injection. The reason many feel that this treatment works, is due to the fact that many programs that incorporate the use of HCG, also avail other services as well.
Lots of times, you can receive help from a personal trainer, and a hormonal and diet approach to losing weight. People have said that with the help of programs such as these, they have greater energy, memory, libido, self- esteem and more. They are taught how to keep the weight off, instead of simply being left in the dark to fend for themselves.
Also while on a HCG Phoenix diet, the hypothalamus gland is retrained to speed up metabolism and since you eat only 500 calories each day, your stomach gets used to eating less, and when you are finished with the injections, you will still be able to maintain eating less, since you are now used to it.
This will help you tremendously when you start on your own losing weight. When you first start on the HCG Phoenix program, you will usually lose one pound the first day, and .5-3 pounds on subsequent days, depending on the number of vegetables you consume , since fiber is an important part of the diet.
How much weight you lose will also be affected by the amount of water you drink. You should drink as much water as possible, as this will enable even more weight loss.
Is it realistic to lose 30lbs in the course of 6 weeks? Does taking HCG for weight loss purposes cause women to get morning sickness?
I lost over 30 pounds (mostly on my hips and stomach) and never felt any morning sickness. I would recommend doing the injectable form of HCG vs. the drops. Hope this helps. MN
This post is really thought-provoking. Thanks for writing it. I have been using HCG for weight loss for a few weeks now and am happy with the results so far. Have you heard of any studies on whether or not it really works? It seems to me like it can’t hurt, but I’m still reading about it. Thanks again for this site – it is really well-done.
I don’t know of any documented studies, but my several friends and I have been doing HCG for 5 weeks now, and we have an average loss of 25 lbs, so we are more than happy with the results!
Plus we have all noticed we have MORE energy which seems suprising to us, but we”ll take what we get!!
Thanks for writing this. Good article. My wife and I struggled with infertility for years before giving HCG a chance and we are so glad we took the plunge. She’s expecting in January. Thanks again for this blog – it is really great.
My husband and I have undergone testosterone replacement therapy at Vitality Med Spa in Mesa. I was pleasantly surprised how much the doctor knew about hormones compared to our primary care physician (who was recommended by our insurance carrier) and how they used multiple approaches to address our individual problems. I’ve read Suzanne Summers book and am familiar with bio-identical hormones, but was unaware of any “hormone professionals” in Arizona. Vitality will literally give you a $50 credit for each referral, even if it ends up meaning that you dont owe them anything! Not bad.
Is it true that you can lose more weight when a hormone regimen is in place?
I just finished a program with Vitality and im satisfied with results. I made bad eating decisions for over a decade and lost most of it from just one program. Not only were they less expensive then everyone, but I met with a Physician every week. However, I would recommend to read the literature they provide on the first visit. I didnt pay much attention to it till half way along and wish I had. Also, dont be afraid to ask them questions as you go along. I also noticed a huge energy boost with thier Lypotrophic shots.
What are lypothrophic shots?
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The lypotropic shots are wonderful! They break down fat and are heaven sent by giving more energy. I get one a week and have noticed my pants are getting loose and the weight is dropping. Dont be afraid, the shots dont hurt!
Great info! Thankyou for clarifying how it works.
Kudo’s to whoever made this post. Very good stuff, you really know what you’re talking about. I agree with the benefits of hCG although it has been criticized by many who have never tried it… Thanks
Couldn’t be more impressed with this website and the great content. Please keep up the good work. Good and reliable informative sites are getting harder and harder to find. Most information about HCG Diet is coming from a clinic that is new or only in it for the money (referring to the $700 programs). I like the input from other bloggers as well.
Some informative post you have here. Seems that lots of people enjoyed and benefited from it. Thanks.
I located this blog from someone else’s link and am totally fascinated by HCG. Although there is negative opinions about it from just about anyone, the success rate appears to be too high with little or no substantiated side affects. I have read that a detailed diet monitored by a Doctor is the only way to go and too many folks that attempt HCG without supervision only to find that the wieght returns.
Great Info about weight loss. Unfortunately it applies to too many americans nowadays. We have very poor eating habits here. I didnt realize that Vitality now has 3 locations either.
Hello, what purpose would you be using the content of our article for?
I cant believe that the sites that I have seen on the web that are about hcg and weight loss that dont have unique information. This is a good resource for those of us who have a difficult time with our weight. Exercising is hard enough but carrying around 60 extra pounds makes it harder. Does anyone have any advice for exercising when on the hcg diet?
I’ve read alot of posts about this fad diet but I’m convinced it actually works. There are an abundant of people that are half their weight because of it. It does help that the original founder of hcg weight loss was successful over 50 years ago with thousands of patients. If you are a skeptic like i used to be, read more about from those that have actually done it, not a so-called expert.
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