Below are questions my clients have asked. Hopefully they will help clear up some of the questions you might have. Please be aware that I am not a Licensed Medical Doctor. If you have any concerns about your medicines or health, please consult your Medical Doctor before starting any health and wellness program.
1. Do the load days count as two of the days of the minimum 21 days taking the HCG? I know it can be confusing. Dr. Simeons Original Protocol called for a minimum of 23 days of injections. The first two being load days. Therefore the minimum days taking HCG was 3 weeks. However you need to remember that once you stop taking the HCG you need to stay on the 500 calorie diet for 72 more hours. That gives the HCG time to get out of your system so you won’t gain weight when you increase your calories. So actually the minimum you should be on the low calorie diet is 21 days plus the additional 3 days or 24 days total.
2. I have been hungry a lot on Phase 2. Then when I eat I am full so quick I can hardly eat all my food. What can I do to even it out? First of all make sure you are drinking your water, tea, etc. That makes an enormous difference. If you are getting full so quickly, if it were me I would divide some of my food and eat more often. Technically you can eat every 2 hours. You have 2 proteins, 2 vegetables, 2 fruits, and 2 melba toast that you can have during the day. Most people have a certain time of day or evening that they are more hungry. Save a fruit for that time or even a 1/2 a fruit. An amazing small amount of food can curb hunger and low energy. If you are still hungry (remember to distinguish the difference between hunger and wanting to just eat). You can also try taking a few more drops of HCG and see if that helps. (See HCG Homeopathic Guidelines).
3. OK One more …. my friend said you can have 2 types of veggies from the list, per meal. Is that right or are you allowed only one type per meal? Dr. Simeons Original Protocol says to only have 1 vegetable per meal. Since that time there has been continued research on Dr. Simeons Protocol and the Advanced Research allows for combining vegetables and additional choices of vegetables. The Updated Grocery Shopping List can be found in the Advanced Research HCG Dieters E-Cookbook. I have done it both ways. The advance list makes the protocol much easier and gives you a lot more options to keep from getting bored. If I go into a stall for a few days, (which is normal) I might limit combining veggies for a few meals. The majority of my clients are fine combining.
4. Does the oral HCG have an expiration date? Do I have to do the binging for the first 2 days? I had my gallbladder out 2 weeks ago and my appetite is extremely finicky. The FDA asks us to inform people that the Homeopathic HCG should have an expiration date of 6 years. So if you don’t use an entire bottle for a round just save it for another time. My opinion is if you don’t have a huge appetite it would probably be a great time to start. If you have recently had surgery, I do have so say you should consult with your doctor. With that said load days are very important. People seem to do better, are less hungry and lose more if they load. I don’t load as much as I did in the first couple of times because I get sick from sugar and I hate that super full feeling. The important thing is you eat a lot of fat for 2 days and just eat as much as you possible can.
5. How important is the body cleanse that you start 7 days before the diet? I feel it is very important especially for people who have a lot of cravings. It makes the transition to the low calorie diet easier and helps your body prepare for processing a lot of fat. Ideally if you did a cleanse for a month it would be even better. But I have found most people are like me and when you are ready to start you don’t want to wait a month. Most people need to plan and prepare for Phase 2 which is a great time to at least do a 7-day cleanse. Will the diet work without doing the cleanse? Absolutely! You have to remember that this is your health journey. When I started I couldn’t afford anything but the HCG. Am I glad I started? Absolutely! As you proceed on your health journey you are going to learn more and more, but if you never start you’ll never get anywhere.
6. Is it better to work out during phase 2 or to just relax and take it slow? Does it make a difference? Doing some moderate exercise is always good. We suggest people at least walk 1 hour a day, even if you have to break it up. Heavy exercise is not really appropriate for phase 2 for two reasons. 1. You are not eating enough to sustain very intense exercise. 2. If you exercise to much it will put your body under stress. If your body is under stress it tends to want to hold onto the weight instead of releasing it. If you are feeling exhausted and/or shaky when exercising you are probably doing to much or have high or low blood sugar.
7. Do I have to move on to Phase 3 at three weeks or can I stay on Phase 2 because I want to lose more weight? You can definitely stay on Phase 2 longer. Based on experience, I would not stay on more than 5 weeks. At that point most people’s weight loss slows to 1 to 2 lbs a week. I find people do better to move on and do phase 3 and 4 and stabilize their weight loss. Then they can go back and do another round where they will loose it more quickly. Your body will usually tell you when you need to move on. One of the things I love about this program are the changing phases. You don’t have to stay on the same one for to long.
8. Hey, is crystal light considered an approved beverage and my other question is what is the portion you eat of the Spaghetti-less sauce? If you can do without the crystal light I would. Just like Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi it has aspartame and other additives. Most people have the best results without it. If your going crazy and need something to get you through it’s a better alternative than cheating. On the Spaghetti-less meat sauce I figure my serving by the weight of my meat. I think on the recipe it is 9. I just divide among 9 gladwares. I don’t worry about the vegetable amount just the meat.
9. Am I ok to use Agave instead of Stevia on phase 2? In Phase 2 and 3 NO! Agave syrup consists primarily of fructose and glucose. However, the extremely high percentage of fructose (higher than that of high-fructose corn syrup) will cause you to gain weight in Phase 2 and 3. Stevia is always the healthiest sweetner. The next best alternative I feel is Xylitol, Erythritol, or Splenda.
10. I am currently taking a pre-natal Multi-Vitamin Supplement even though it’s been a couple of days since I stopped breast feeding. Should I keep taking them or switch to a different type of vitamin? Multi-vitamins are very good for you. The main thing you need to do on supplements is start reading labels. Your main concern is phase 2 and 3 is avoiding sugar and starch. Many vitamins have fillers in them that are made of these. Cellulose is a sugar. Most capsules have cellulose in the actual capsule so it doesn’t gum up the machines that fill them. Check out the Multivitamin by Divine Nature in the store. One ‘n’ Only is the most potent, yet balanced once daily supplement, it’s safe, inexpensive and really helps people while on the low calorie diet. If you are using your own just be aware of the ingredients. If you stop losing weight in Phase 2 that is one of the areas to examine.
11. Can you have vinegar in phase 2. I know you can’t have balsamic but how about apple cider or wine? Apple cider vinegar is the healthiest for you and allowed. I used white distilled vinegar because it wasn’t as strong. Wine vinegar is also fine. Just check to make sure there is no sugar in any of them.
12. How much veggies can you eat in a meal? It doesn’t say, Is it unlimited? No it is not unlimited. Under phase 2 there is a post with calorie values of vegetables. You want to keep it as close to 500 calories as possible. With that said if you feel like you have to have something more it is better have a few extra veggies. You do not want to have more fruit or meat. I will marinate some cucumbers (Recipe in the HCG Dieters Cookbook) and keep them in the fridge so I have something to snack on if I am dying to have something. You can also use the marinade as a dressing on your salad.
13. I am looking at the Phase 2 recipes and I was told you can’t mix your vegetables? Is this true or was that just wrong information from someone else????? Also maybe I am screwed up but isn’t phase 2 when you are doing 500 calories with the hcg? Dr. Simeons Original Protocol did not allow for mixing of vegetables. Since then there has been a lot of research on his diet and additional food choices have been added to the original list. You can find the updated list in the Advanced Research HCG Dieters E-Cookbook. The research shows you can now mix vegetables. I have done it both ways and they both work, but needless to say having additional choices and combining makes a HUGE difference! The continued research also acknowledges the fact that our diets are much different then they were 50-60 years ago. For that reason Phase 1, which is detoxification, was added to prepare people for the diet. For coaching I refer to taking the HCG and the 500 calorie diet as Phase 2.
14. When is it safe to start using lotions again? You do not want to use oil during the 72 hours after taking the HCG. At the end of that time which is the actual start of Phase 3 you can start using lotions and potions again.
15. Can I use mustard as a condiment in Phase 2? I used it all the time. Just make sure you are reading labels. There are some specialty mustards that have sugar, honey, etc. in them.
16. Is it ok to get your hair colored? I don’t let anything interfere with my hair color. Actually people can go to extremes if they want on shampoos and conditions but hair doesn’t absorb oil like your skin does. I haven’t had any clients experience a problem with not being able to lose for this reason.
17. My sister who did the hcg says that I am not going to be able to wear makeup? I wear oil-free Clinque makeup. If it is oil free it is fine. Liquid makeup that has oil can affect your weight loss. Mascara, mineral makeup, eyeshadow is fine. Most lipsticks are also fine because they are primarily wax.
18. I am currently taking a Pre-Natal Multi-Vitamin Supplement even though it’s been a couple of days since I stopped breast feeding. Should I keep taking them or switch to a different type of vitamin? Multi-vitamins are very good for you. The main thing you need to do on supplements is start reading labels. Your main concern is phase 2 and 3 is avoiding sugar and starch. Many vitamins have fillers in them that are made of these. Cellulose is a sugar. Most capsules have cellulose in the actual capsule so it doesn’t gum up the machines that fill them. Check out the Multivitamin by Divine Nature in the store. One ‘n’ Only is the most potent, yet balanced once daily supplement, it’s safe, inexpensive and really helps people while on the low calorie diet. If you are using your own just be aware of the ingredients. If you stop losing weight in Phase 2 that is one of the areas to examine.
19. Do you have to eat the 500 calories? Yes. This is not a starvation diet. You are getting calories from your own fat due to the HCG but you still need food. If you skip meals or do not eat your 500 calories you will usually pay the price the next day. Often, you won’t lose, you will be hungrier and will have be very tired the following day.
20. Is it necessary to take the HCG in evenly spaced intervals (ie: every 8 hours)? You want to keep a certain level of it circulating so it’s doing it’s job by keeping you from being hungry, releasing your abnormal fat, etc. That’s why they recommend taking it 3 times a day instead of 2. Does it need to be precise? No. There were several days I just got busy and forgot to take it in the afternoon. When I remembered I took it. If you miss 1 time you should be fine. The more consistent you can keep it the better.
21. What happens if someone only looses 4 lbs during the first week? My first answer would be you are probably doing something wrong without knowing it. 90% of the time that is normally true when I talk with people. I would review the questionnaire on HCG Diet Errors. If you are good on all of those items, then be patient. Not everybody loses at the same rate. People who are more overweight lose more. Those who are in good shape and not that much overweight lose less weight and more inches. I’ve had people who have only lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks but went down 2 sizes. I also find that people who lose a lot the first week, go into a stall earlier and lose less the 2nd week. People who lose less the first week seem to lose more the following weeks. This is a journey to learn about you. Everybody loses differently. Hang in there and get back with me.
24. Do I have to stop taking my Thyroid medication during the program? Absolutely Not, We Recommend you consult always with your doctor and never stop taking anything without his consent. I have lots of people do the protocol that take thyroid medication.
25. How long after taking the drops does HCG stay in your system? 72 hours. That is why you need to stay on the 500 calorie diet for that long once you stop taking the HCG.
26. I ordered some spray HCG. I just read in small print that I am not to take the HCG oral spray until after I finish my load days. I’m still confused. The HCG spray is homeopathic. Could that be the difference? No. I work with homeopathic HCG. During the load days you are building up the normal fat in your blood stream. It also takes a couple of days for the fat from your fat deposits to start circulating in your blood. I deal with clinics throughout the US and you always take HCG during your load days.
27. What do I need to do if I am in phase two and ate forbidden foods? Just get back on track. If your weight is up the next day do an apple day. Which is drink only water till noon. Just drink to quench your thrist. Then have 6 apples only, spaced out the rest of the day. I’ll try different types of apples, make apple sauce, baked apples or apple cookies in the Advanced Research HCG Dieters E-Cookbook. You should be down the following day.
28. I’m confused I was taught a gram of protein =4 calories a gram of carb=4 cal and a gram of fat =9 cal. using this formula this diet is around 1200 cal which I feel would be much more doable to me I really think I would die on 500 cal a day with all I do. Please clarify?
Trust me I didn’t think I could live on 500 calories a day when I could barely do 1200 a day. You have to understand you are also getting 1500-2000 calories a day from your own fat when you are on HCG. Thats one of the things that makes this diet different than any other diet. I was less hungry and had more energy than any diet I have ever been on. Not all protein is the same. You need the leanest cuts on this program and fish, chicken and meat are all different amounts. I personally don’t count calories, I just weigh the meat, eat the allotted fruit and have a cup and sometimes a little more of vegetables. I found it much easier to sacrifice a minimum of 3 weeks and lose a lot of fat then been on a low calorie diet and lose a 1/3 of what I lost on this not to mention all the other benefits.
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when i get hungry during the day is it alright to eat oranges and apple to feel me up and i couldnt find stevia is sucralose allowed
When you are on Phase 2 (500 calories) you get 2 fruits for the day. You can have them whenever you want. I would also keep some marinated cucumbers and onions or some kink of a vegetable in the fridge if you feel like you need something else. Stevia is usually sold in the diet or health section of the grocery store. Some people will use sucralose and do ok but Stevia would be better.
I’m a vegetarian and I only have protein shakes (Jay Robb) instead of eating meats. Is this ok?
No you need more than protein shakes. You also need fruits and vegetables. My HCG Dieters Advanced Research Cookbook has a vegetarian section so you might want to check that out.
I did my last go around with 40 days and used Jay Robb. The weight came flying off. The problem was I never stabilized and gained it all back plus 8 extra bonus lbs. I am now doing it by exact foods. I got so tired of “cooking” boring foods that I just had Jay Robb twice a day. One fruit and one with coca powder and stevia.
I would not recommend Jay Robb during Phase 2. I do use it constantly during Phase 3 with great results.
Hello, I have a friend who started me with this wonderful way of dropping my weight!
I started at 211 and now 179 day 45. I would love to lose the 34 pounds.
I would like to lose more!
Can I do the skip one day a week of HCG but remain on the 500 cal to continue to lose?
I had a hysterectomy 3 years ago. No need to worry about that.
Do I start the on and off HCG or do I have to do the wait for 3 weeks?
Thank you for your time and thoughts.
Deb
No. If your goal is to lose it long term you need to do the maintenance phases. Once you do your 72 hours without hcg and the 500 calorie diet you need to proceed to Phase 3 for 3 weeks and Phase 4 for 3 weeks. Then you can do another round. If you read his protocol there is specific reasons for this. My experience shows that people that stay on it to long, have a lot of problems in maintenance maintaining there weight and conforming to the guidelines because they are sick of the restricted eating. Your body needs to stabilize at the new weight or it will want to go back to your previous weight. It also takes time to gear up your digestion and to slowly add things back in so yo don’t just gain it back. You will be much more successful if you space out your rounds and it will be easier on your body. Hope this helps!
Can I do just one load day? Today is my first load day and I feel positively sick. Can I just start with the VLCD tomorrow? Those foods are more in line with what I usually eat anyway.
I feel the same way when I do load days. However there is a reason for it and I still think you need 2 days. What I do is I try to increase my fat intake but I don’t go crazy and eat everything in site or eat much sugar because it does make me sick. I’ll have berries and cream, a double cheeseburger from McDonalds, etc. things with a lot of fat. You need the extra fat in your blood stream and 2 days of taking HCG for there to be sufficient nourishment in your blood to sustain you when you switch to the 500 calorie diet.
Do I need to come off the drops before having surgery?
That’s definitely a medical question. If it were me I would talk to my doctor and use my best judgement on what he says and if it is practical while I’m recovering.
Do I have to do a full 21 days? If I reach my target weight sooner, like in 15 days, can I stop taking the hcg and follow the 72 hour protocol from that point?
You need to understand the purpose of the diet. 1. To lose body fat. 2. To reset your hypothalamus so you get full quicker and crave healthier foods. Dr. Simeon says that if you reach your goal weight before three weeks you should double your vegetable and protein intake until you have done a minimum of 3 weeks. If you stop earlier because you have accomplished what you set out to do you have accomplished the lst goal but not the 2nd. It is also fairly normally for people to gain a few pounds in maintenance. I would increase your calories and try to make it 3 weeks for the best results long term. It’s up to you and what you want to accomplish.
Hi i just got my hcg today. im starting it tommorow . the bottle only last for 2 weeks . can i start phase 3 after 2 weeks and succeed at keeping it off. i bought hcg solution by biotech
If you do phase 3 correctly you will probably be ok. 3 weeks is really the minimum you should do Phase 2 so you get all the benefits of cleaning up your hypothalamus which will in turn have many additional benefits such as craving healthier food and getting full sooner when you are off the diet.
HI, I’m in phase 2, day 11. I gained 2lbs. What should I do. I followed the diet, how did this happen?
Its usually something you are doing wrong unconsciously. Click here and review the most common errors. Make sure to read all the articles under success tips for Phase 2. The only other reason you would of gone up is time of month water retention. Hope this helps
Hi! I’m 32 days into phase 2 and forgot to take the HCG spray. I can’t get to it till about 330pm. Is it such a big deal? Is it ok to skip it once?
No. A lot of times I got busy and forgot to take it in the afternoon. Just take a few extra drops in the evening.
I’m at the end of the first week of Phase 3, but I’m ready to resume the HCG drops. Can I quit stabilization and just jump back into phase 1??
So we are clear on the terminology I use Phase 2 is when you are taking HCG and are on a 500 calorie diet. Phase 3 is the 3 weeks following with no sugar and no starch. Phase 4 is the following 3 weeks when you very slooooowly add starch and sugar to your diet. To stabilize your weight loss you need the 2 maintenance phases which take 6 weeks before you jump back into another round of Phase 2. People who do it sooner will have a harder time stabilizing and keeping it off. You can do what you want of course but that is what my advice would be.
thank you, btw i did not realize there was a phase 4, i’m glad i posted a question. so 2 more weeks on phase 3 then 3 weeks on phase 4 and i can go back to phase 2 again….got it. 2nd question: i dont like the idea of loading for 2 days b/c i hate the idea of any weight gain at all-what happens if i skip the loading and go straight into 500 cal days?
i exercised before hcg diet injections. can i still walk for an hour during phase 2? or will this put a stall to me? should it be a flat surface or can i incorporate hills?
Your body will tell you if you are doing to much. Understand the principle behind it. You are only consuming 500 calories. If you overdue it it puts your body under stress, when it is under stress it wants to store fat not release it.
Hi.. I was doing so good and was losing 1 lb a day I started on the 6th of feb this does not include my
Load days. Last weekend the 16th I ate out I had just lettuce and a grilled chicken but I did not loose that day the following day I stuck to the plan and was down to 180 , then the next day I went down to 179 .. It has now been two days and I am still stuck at
179 and it’s been fluctuating between 179 and 180. I would have done your apple day but u only found your page now. Please help.. What should I do???????
It is normal to go into a stall in Phase 2. If you read Dr. Simons protocol or my article under Success Tips for Phase 2 you will understand why and that you are still losing inches. If it goes on more than 5 days then do an apple day. At the end of 3-4 weeks woman will not lose a lb a day. You lose more weight in the beginning and more inches toward the end.
Thank you, I didn’t get your response till late in the day and I had already started the apple day I hope this dosent mess anything up.
Thanks!!
Hi.. I hve accepted that I may have plateau out thou I wish I could loose morn. Thou I hve lost lbs my waist area have not gone down by much. Are there any pointers you can give on how to loose belly fat?
I always hope people will take measurements before they start. If you are doing things correctly you will lose inches. The weight comes off more in the beginning and the inches show up more toward the end of the protocol. Just stick to the plan and you will lose inches around the belly.
Hello.
This would be my 4 week on the diet. I have lost a total of 20 lbs and I am grateful. I need to loose 20 more but would have to do a second round Innorder to achieve that goal. I have a vacation coming up the first week of April, for one week this is a surprise vacation and would throw off my diet as outdoes not give me sufficient time to stay the course of phase 3 and 4 of this diet.
As I mentioned I am in week 4 can you please advise the best way for me to do this so I won’t gain back what I lost and could transitioned back onto diet after the week vacation?
Thanks in advance!
I would start your 72 hours and go ahead and get off the hcg right away. I normally don’t like people to do the diet for more than 4 weeks anyway. They do better on maintenance. The new research shows once the 72 hours are up you should start increasing your calories 200 a day till you reach 1800 calories a day. If you have any questions give me a call.
Thank you very much for getting back to me. I want this to be successful if I can speak to you it wild be very helpful.
Where can I get your contact. Number?
Thanks as always!
480-206-0454
I am doing injections because I am a hurt runner recovering from knee injury & gained 12 pounds. however, i am used to exercising every day, can i exercise/walk for an hour. or will it stall me? can i 5lb lift weights without a problem. someone suggested to up my protein if i do. what are your thoughts?
Your body will tell you what you can do but understand the principal, if you do a lot of exercise on 500 calories it will put your body under stress, when it is under stress you store fat and burn muscle. You don’t want that. I find that doing some walking is fine. When you start adding additional food to compensate, people usually don’t do as well. You should get to your goal in 3 weeks which is the minimum you should do the protocol.
also is sugarless gum really going to hurt my progress?
Probably not to much.
I have had 3 bladder infections while on injections in 29 days. only had 1 other in 41years. do you know of this being a problem? do you think there is a problem?
I doubt it. Have you been on any antibiotics lately? When you take them it kills your probiotics, friendly flora, which is a main part of your immune system. You’ll continue to have issues unless you take a good stable probiotic to reestablish what you lost. If you don’t you’ll continue to have issues.
actually, today was not a kidney infection – it was a gallbladder attack. anyone experience that?
Hello.
Should I continue to eat the breadsticks on phase 3?
Thnaks
Question: When I eat my protein, I’m allowed to eat a vegetable with it, right? And save the fruit for a “snack” for the in-between? Thanks!
You can eat them all at once or separate. I prefer my vegetable and protein together and my fruit for a snack mid-afternoon and evening when I start to get a little hungry. Some people need there fruit in the morning. You just have to figure out what works for you.
Can you eloborate on taking milk and miracle noodles, can I do both on the same day. Can I use tofu shirataki noodle. Is there a limit to the amount of stevia. I use 6 -7 packets daily.
You can only have 1 Tab. of fat free milk a day so most people just leave it out. If its for your coffee you might want to try some flavored stevia. Miracle noodles are fine but I would only have 1/2 a package at the most. Remember, its a good idea to still stop when you are full because you can eat it later and that is a great habit to get into. Really no limit on the stevia.
I have’nt been using…started using1% or 2% milk last few days…will do the fat free…..the servings on miracle noodles package is good for two servings….how is the wondercocoa used and what is MTC?….I reviewed stabilization and maintenance stage, if another round is being completed can the round be started after stabilization…please explain…I know lots of questions..just want to do everything possible to succeed losing about 2lbs daily presently on my first round using drops…I am very thankful and happy.
I am on breath of life drops. just like hcg but made without the hormone. they are working great..i started last tues at 140 and as of today am down to 133. i am continuing the 21 day dosage and plan to do the 72 hour maintenance after. my problem is that 3 days later i am going on a 4 day cruise, where i am sure to indulge A LOT…will be drinking all day and eating..probably a lot of carbs and sweets…it is a four day cruise only, how much weight can i expect to gain during these days? i was planning on getting back to maintenance (no carbs no sugar) when i returned home for the phase 3. will this be ok? or will it ruin all my efforts? thanks!
Unfortunately that is bad timing. Depending on how badly you eat there is the potential to gain significant weight back. My best advice would be to get some Total Digestive Enzymes and Fat & Sugar Enzymes and take them when you eat. I was testing them the last time I was on Phase 3 and was able to still maintain my weight, a small miracle. They will help digest what you eat better and eliminate it as opposed to sending it to storage.
I’ll be going on a week long family vacation (reunion) to the beach during week 3 of Phase 3 and am obviously really worried about gaining weight . I have a couple questions.
1. Other than doing my best to make good food choices with what’s available, do you have any other suggestions?
2. Did you take the Total Digestive Enzymes and Fat Sugar Enzymes at the same time before each meal (ie the recommended use on each bottle says 1-2 capsules before each meal – so should I take basically 2 of each before each meal meaning up to 12 pills a day?)
3. If I can only afford to buy one of these enzymes, which would be better? What’s the difference between the two?
THANK YOU!!!
You don’t need to take both. I would stick with the Total Digestive Enzymes. I have a bottle of fat and sugar enzymes that I carry with me but I only take them if I eat a cookie, chips and dip or something with a lot of fat. I usually have a green smoothie for breakfast so I don’t need the enzymes then. If you are eating a lot of raw food (not cooked over 118) then you don’t need enzymes for that meal. Occasionally I’ll forget but after I eat I kinda feel bloated then I will go ahead and take some then. It will really help you stabilize also when you introduce new food into your diet.
Hello,
I am on day 10 of phase 2 and realizing that my drops have possibly expired :/ so I have ordered more and they are on the way but my question is…Should I stop taking the expired drops I have now? If so, and my new drops arrive after 3 days…should I re-fat load a day or 2 to start with the New bottle of HCG?
I have been searching the web for a similar question to this for 3 days with no luck…Thank you so much for your help!
Keep taking the expired drops. Usually they last way beyond the date. You do not want to reload. You would need to do both maintenance phases before you reload. Next time check out the HCG drops I carry called Reduce 1 x
I started the program because I have been trying to lose weight with diet and exercise for the past 3 months. I am in menopause and was not able to lose a single pound despite the fact that I was only consuming 1100 calories a day (no starch or sugar) and doing an hour of cardio and strength training 5 days a week!!!
I have been on Phase 2 for 2 weeks and will be leaving for Hawaii in 17 days.
My question is: Can I be successful in keeping off the 12 pounds I have lost if I stop taking the drops now – do 3 days of vlcd without drops – and then do only 2 weeks of Phase 3? I understand the importance of Phase 3. However, it is not every day we go to Hawaii and don’t want to be worried about a strict diet while I am on vacation – but also don’t want these past 2 weeks to have been a waste of my time (I still have about 12 pounds until goal weight).
I am generally a very healthy eater (no white bread, sugar, pasta, etc and limited carbs every day). My only concern in Hawaii is alcohol (Jack & Diet) and some bad carbs (cheez-its and doritos-which are my favorite laying in the sun snack foods)
PLEASE HELP!!!
My best advice is to take a scale with you. You will learn how certain foods affect you. If you don’t you can put the weight back on without knowing it. You will not be stable yet. One of the great things about this diet is it does change your cravings. The goal is not to go back to bad snacks. . Try to think of some new snacks. I love apple slices and cheese. Alcohol in moderation in Phase 3 is usually ok but you need to drink a lot of water also. Hope this helps.
If I reach my desired weight before 32 days are up in phase 2, do I just go on to phase 3? I can’t find the answer anywhere.
If you reach your goal weight early you should double your calories but stay on the diet the minimum of 3 weeks. Once you stop taking the hcg you still need to do 72 hours on the VLCD.
You double your calories and stay on the diet for 3 weeks then start your 72 hours.
Great info… but I think your information about ‘Blue Agave’ is incorrect. It has no fructose-glucose. It is a health food store alternative to sugar and naturally made. Please confirm this.
Which comment are you referring too?
Hi,
I am starting my Hcg drops, and I want to lose 60lbs. How long do I stay on phase 2 to reach my goal, and when Can I start phase 3? Do I still take my Hcg drops in phase 3?
Thank you.
I find that 4 weeks is the maximum time I like people to be on the drops. If people stay on them 2 long then they seem to not do as good in there maintenance phases. The maximum you should lose in 1 round is 30 lbs. Just evaulate it when you get to 3-4 weeks. No you do not take them in any other phase. After you complete Phase 3 & 4 then you go back to phase 2 again if you need to lose more weight.
O.k. Thank you so much for the info!
Your Welcome!
What if i only have 17 injections? Meaning enough for the 2 load days and only enough for 15 days of phase 2? Would it still be ok to do the diet or will I just gain the weight back? I’d love to do the diet and lose the weight, but if I’m just going to gain it all back, then I don’t want to waste my time.
I can only answer for myself and I wouldn’t want to waste them. The reason you should be on it 3 weeks is to reset your hypothalamus. Just realize that to maintain the weight loss you still need to do Phase 3 and Phase 4. If you do then I would go for it.
Well I do have like half a bottle of drops. So what if I use all 17 injections then for the remaining time period I use drops? Would that be alright or should I not combine the two?
I would just go ahead and do the 17 days and see where you are at. If you want to go longer start taking the drops. If you feel the switch over isn’t going well then do the 72 hours. If it is keep going.
Ok. Thanks! But do you think I’ll gain the weight back because I’m not doing minimum 21 weeks? Or if I’m really good with phase 3 you said I should be ok?
You’ll gain the weight back if you don’t complete the protocol which includes all phases. Then the goal is to eat healthier and not go back to all of your old habits. It sounds like you might need to do some more research. This is a journey not a quick fix.
I realize its not a quick fix, thank you.
Good Luck! Let me know if you need any additional help?
I will! Thanks for your help
hi I’m on my second round of the hcg diet. My boyfriend surprised me with a trip to hawaii i will not have time to finish 21 days and 3 weeks phase 3. should i stop a little sooner then 21 days to do more time in phase 3? I will be at my goal weight on day 12 or thirteen.
If it were me I would just stay the course and be careful. I have also found if I take the Total Digestive Enzymes I was able to get away with a little more in Phase 3 without gaining. It kick starts your digestion,
Hello,
1st day of the HCG diet. Fatload day 1. Am I allowed to drink soda (Dr. Pepper) on these 2 days as I fat load, or no? Also, I have a lot to lose so I assume I will be doing a second round after this one. After the 6 weeks of maintenance (P3, P4) do I need to fatload again when I resume the second course?
I appreciate your help.
You can eat anything you want on your load days but the goal is eating high fat. You will gain weight but it will come off the first day or two. Research shows that people who load well, lose the most. You always load the first 2 days when you start a round. If you are use to sugar and caffeine soda I would suggest buying yerba mate tea. It has a natural caffeine in it that doesn’t give you highs and lows. I drink it every morning on the diet. My sister drank coca cola for years and she drink it when she started and never even got a headache from withdrawals. You want to get out of the habit or cut back as much as possible as an eventual goal.
Can I takes these drops everyday? I love how I feel on them!
Is there a problem doing that? Can it hurt me? I have gotten my weight good…now I don’t want to stop!
If you are talking about the Reduce 1x, you don’t want to take them everyday because eventually you would develop an immunity to them. Partly what makes you feel good is you are eating good. Occasionally you might want to try the Control 10x which has the appetite suppressant and energy boost without the HCG but I would limit taking that to a bottle and then wait 4-5 weeks at least.
My family is getting together on mother’s day and i would really like to eat what i want on this day….not like a loading day but maybe a piece of cake or a slice of pie. Would this ruin my diet?if i do this should i still take my drops? Can i just get right back on point the next day?
Getting off the drops for one day will not help you. If you cheat just understand that you lose 3 days from where you would of been if you didn’t. You will probably gain weight and when you cheat you usually are hungrier the next day. Try to do the least damage.
is coconut oil ok for phase 2?…..what about chocolate delights?
Everyone can pretty much have 3 Tab. of MCT Oil on Phase 2. Coconut oil is about 40-60% MCT. Some people can get away with it on Phase 2 but others, like myself, will not lose as much if I use it on Phase 2. It’s your call just realize it can keep you from losing as much.
I am on day 31 today and am down 15lbs. I am going to stop on day 41 BUT I am wondering if I start excersising and eating healthy to loose another 15lbs THEN do 21 days of maintenance at that weight. For medical reasons I can’t do another round. Please Help!!
I would not try to lose additional weight on your maintenance. If you do it is more than likely muscle. You need to get your body used to more calories and kick start your digestion. Once you are done with your maintenance then just incorporate good eat habits and try to lose some more. If you want to do another round, try Reduce 1x, it is only $49 lasts for over a month and works fabulous and is safe.