SUCCESSFUL HCG DIET TIPS

The HCG Diet has become extremely popular in the US, and with good reason. It works well. HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, and it is a common hormone produced during pregnancy. Typically the hormone prohibits people from feeling hunger pangs. The dietary restriction during the weight loss phase of the program is substantial, with calories being limited to 500 calories.

One thing that is difficult to change though is human nature. Despite the fact that someone may not be hungry even on a restricted calorie diet, people are still creatures of habit. If a person is used to eating at a certain time of day, or has had a significant sweet tooth for a long time, this may factor in to eating decisions that are contrary to what is supposed to be on the menu. Same goes for being at a party where everyone is either drinking alcoholic beverages or eating desserts.

For a lot of people, eating is enjoyable. It's not just necessary. Individuals want to enjoy what's going in their mouths, which can make sticking to a restricted calorie diet very difficult. Here are 5 methods of resisting typical temptations:

1. Stay away from food. The old "out of sight, out of mind" philosophy. If you can keep the food out of the house, you can potentially avoid cheating. If you can avoid situations where holiday types of food are being served, it can help you avoid cheating.

2. Stay busy. Boredom may lead to eating just to have something to do. If one is busy and not thinking about food, it will help avoid the temptation.

3. Have a diet buddy. Going on the diet with a friend may help the commitment level and prevent a breakdown.

4. Maintaining physician supervision during the diet is paramount for multiple reasons. The first is to make sure the patient is following the program according to protocol. The second is to provide reinforcement on good behavior and to correct behavior that is adverse to HCG diet success.

5. Moderate your stress levels. People in stress tend to overeat a lot, so being able to relax and exercise can moderate cortisol levels and keep your stress level down. This may facilitate weight loss with the HCG diet.

Following these 5 tips will help the HCG diet succeed and allow patients to lose between 15 and 35 pounds during our 6 week program successfully.