Frequently Asked Questions

Isn't 500 - 800 calories a day too low to be safe?

Answer: No. Research now confirms that eating a very low calorie diet actually increases overall health, has anti-aging effects, and increases lifespan. This was reported recently in the New York Times. Most importantly, however, is when you are doing the diet combined with the HCG; your body is being flooded with over 2,000 calories of nutrition from the releasing of the abnormal fat reserves.

How do I maintain my weight loss once I have achieved my goal?

Answer: The best way to maintain your weight loss is first to understand that everyone's body size shape and weight differ. An easy equation to calculate your total caloric intake for the day will be the baseline to achieve maximum weight management. Multiply your goal weight by 13.

For example:

140 pounds x 13 = 1820 calories per day to maintain weight loss

180 pounds x 13 = 2340 calories per day to maintain weight loss

Is it necessary to do a colon cleanse?

Answer: Cleansing and detoxifying the colon is important to maintain general health Toxins can build up in your colon over a period of months and years which may inhibit weight loss and depress your immune system. We are also exposed to a vast number of toxins in our food, the water we drink, at the workplace, and even in our homes. It is imperative to cleanse the colon in order to maintain general health and wellness.

Why do some people lose more inches than pounds?

Answer: Every person's results are unique to a certain degree. Some lose a lot of weight while others tend to lose more inches than weight, likely due to genetics.

What is the Hypothalamus?

Answer: The hypothalamus is a tiny gland at the base of your brain that is responsible for a number of very important functions such as: regulation of metabolism, balancing of hormones, maintaining heart rate, hunger, and the storage and use of stored fat.

How is the Hypothalamus involved in this weight loss program?

Answer: The HCG diet protocol is designed to 'RESET' the hypothalamus and normalize its function. Due to our modern lifestyle and the evolution of processed foods, the hypothalamus can get 'out of whack' which causes the body to store fat from the excess calories and carbohydrates we consume. This fat gets stored away in 'problem areas' on the body which then cannot be easily used by the body for fuel. Exercise cannot 'work it off', as many people have discovered, after months of running on the treadmills in gyms throughout the land. The HCG Diet Protocol programs the body to access this stubborn problem-fat and use it as fuel for the body.

Does HCG affect sleep?

Answer: Most people who take HCG actually notice an improvement in their sleep. It should not prevent sleep or cause insomnia.