HCG Diet: Does it work? Indications, mechanism of action. Learn More
March 05, 2024
It is common for people to attempt the hCG diet without sufficient information on how to follow it. They may have been convinced to follow this diet
It is common for people to attempt the hCG diet without sufficient information on how to follow it. Perhaps they were convinced to follow this diet without receiving the essential information needed to ensure long-term success during and after the diet. A change in eating patterns and lifestyle will be necessary to maintain this new weight condition.
- More intense physical exercises are not recommended. Walking is permitted.
- Maintain a varied diet with low glycemic index foods.
- Begin resistance training (weightlifting) associated with aerobic training, preferably assisted by a professional in the field.
- Diet according to metabolism to optimize muscle mass gain and maintain a balanced body fat percentage.
Dr. A. T.W. Simeons, an expert in obesity and weight regulation, presented a program that has helped many people overcome resistance to weight loss. The program uses a natural hormone produced during pregnancy called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Dr. Simeons' theory is that HCG in the hypothalamic area (in the brain) triggers a release of abnormal fat deposits. When administered in relatively small doses and combined with a low-calorie diet, people routinely lose weight, according to reports from those who have undergone the process.
HCG has helped thousands of people lose stubborn pounds. In addition to weight loss, many patients who completed the HCG program also experienced many other health benefits, including a drop in cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
The hypothalamus is part of the diencephalon area of our brain. This is the vital part of the brain that controls all autonomous bodily functions, including breathing, heartbeat, digestion, sleep, and the complex functions of the endocrine system. One of the many functions of the endocrine system is the regulation and control of metabolism and weight.
Although HCG is naturally produced only in pregnant women, with a diet, it helps to function in the same way for both men and women. Most people who adhere to this weight loss program lose between 300g to 500g per day and claim it is the only program where they were able to maintain their body after treatment.
However, like any medication, or even with foods (e.g., allergies), there is individual variation in its effectiveness. Everyone is familiar with the fact that doctors often have to change people's medications because they do not respond as expected. Thus, although HCG is effective for the vast majority of people who use it, logically there is no promise that it will work for everyone in the same way.
WHAT CAUSES WEIGHT LOSS IS NOT HCG, BUT THE DIET. WHAT MAKES THE DIET TOLERABLE IS HCG!
The HCG diet is designed to mobilize stored fat; your body will draw sustenance from this excess fat. In fact, most people report feeling full, even though their actual food intake is only 500 calories per day.
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