HCG Drops and the 500 Calorie HCG Diet
With so much hype surrounding the exceedingly popular hCG diet, many questions have arisen about the effectiveness of hCG drops and the requirements of the hCG diet for weight loss. Fact of the matter is that while hCG drops are extremely effective for fast fat loss, the 500 calorie hCG diet is required to achieve maximum results. By carefully following the hCG diet rules below, you can ensure you will lose 1-2 pounds of fat a day with hCG drops.
Rule #1 Don’t Buy hCG Drops with Added Ingredients: Many companies offer “enhanced” hCG drops that include a variety of additives in their hCG formulation. HCG is so effective on its own that these other ingredients are not needed and act as only fillers to dilute the amount of real homeopathic hCG in the product. You may hear companies claim that these supplemental ingredients make their hCG drops more powerful, but this is simply untrue. The most effective hCG contains no other added ingredients, only 100% homeopathic hCG. (NOTE: hCG drops may include a preservative.)
Rule #2 Follow the Original 500 Calorie hCG Diet: In order to boost sales and trick consumers, many hCG websites are recommending easier and less restrictive hCG diets. They claim that you will still lose 1-2 pounds of fat per day, but still be able to eat 1,000+ calories. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM. HCG only works when a very low calorie diet (VLCD) is followed — this means that you must carefully follow the original diet to see results. When the body is not getting enough food, the hCG signals the brain to release excess fat stores. When too many calories are consumed, the fat burning reflex will not be triggered.
Rule #3 Eat Only the Approved Foods: In order to stay healthy while on the hCG diet, it is important to only eat the foods approved by the original 500 calorie diet. The vegetables, fruits, proteins and breads allowed on the hCG diet were selected not only because they are low in calories, but because of the nutritional value they provide. Many hCG merchants are now adding their own hCG foods to the diet, but adding in these extra food items may stall or even completely halt your weight loss. To lose 1-2 pounds a day with hCG, make sure you are eating only the originally-approved food items in the correct portion sizes.
In addition to following these rules, there are a few other things you can do to maximize your hCG weight loss. Make sure you weigh yourself each morning to keep track of your progress. When you see results each day, it’s easy to stay motivated through the 21-40 days of the hCG diet. Also, don’t forget to keep a food journal. Some people find that certain diet-approved foods stall their weight loss. If you find that eating a particular food item causes you to lose less weight, then try a different option from the food item list. For more information, you can join an hCG blog — reading through articles and other dieters’ experiences is a great way to find support and become informed.
