What is hCG?

hCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.  During pregnancy, the substance almost completely controls the woman's metabolic functions.  

How much weight will I lose with the hCG diet?

Most hCG dieters report an average loss of .5 to 1.5 lbs a day.  At the very least, .2 pound a day, and at the most, 3 + lbs a day.  At least 1 lb is generally lost in the first VLCD (Very Low Calorie) day, although reports of as much as 6 lbs exist.  Factors that guarantee faster weight loss include adding/increasing vegetable intake (although maintaining 500 calorie limit).  Fiber intake is extremely important (Miracle Noodles and Konjac Flour are helpful), as is water intake (needs to be around 90 oz).  

Is it healthy to lose 1 to 2 pounds a day with hCG doses?

hCG weight loss studies have shown that weight lost following the Simeons protocol comes directly from adipose fat tissue rather than lean muscle.  In doing so, the weight lost comes directly from fat and does not strip the body of much needed muscle, vitamins or minerals essential to maintain good health, while at the same time, releasing excessive amounts of fat-stored nutrients into the blood stream to be absorbed by the body.  For this reason, hCG dieters report a feeling and appearance of great health and marvel at the loss of negative health risks they had as an overweight individual.  

Why the 500 calorie diet - VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet )?

hCG causes your hypothalamus to mobilize the fat out of the abnormal fat storage locations so that it’s available for use.  While you are only consuming 500 calories, your hypothalamus is continually releasing the fat stored in your body.  Because of this, your body is actually operating on thousands of calories a day.  The result is your body using thousands of calories of fat from your body each day, the reason hCG dieters lose as much as 1 to 2 lbs of fat or more, per day.   

Is the use of hCG for weight loss legal?

A medical doctor may prefer not to write the prescription for use in weight loss due to the FDA's recommendation, however she is legally able to do so in the US as many other 'drugs' are prescribed 'off label', meaning for purposes inconsistent with FDA recommendations or lack thereof.   

Is it legal to order hCG from overseas pharmacies?

While it is advisable to check for amendments to the importation guidelines, as of January 2010, it is still legal to import prescription drugs for personal use.  An individual supply of no more than 3 months is generally acceptable for meeting the "personal use" standard.  Resale of imported pharmaceuticals is a federal offense. 

                                           

Will I be hungry on 500 calories a day?

It is common for mild hunger during the first few days, although I experienced no hunger from day one and many do not if they ‘load’ properly on the first 2 days, however any hunger one experiences will pass and by the 2nd week, when you will find even very tiny servings to be completely satisfying.  This is partly due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, but largely due to the amount of calories circulating in your system from the fat being released.  It is common that hCG dieters feel as though they are stuffing themselves in order to reach that 500 calorie limit! 

Who is a candidate for hCG Diet?

The majority of men and women can use hCG for weight loss. It is NOT permitted for women who are pregnant.

 

 

How about safety and side effects of hCG Diet?

There are rarely side effects reported while using hCG diet shots or oral / sublingual hCG for weight loss.  When the hCG is used for fertility reasons, the larger amount is known to cause occasional headaches and pregnancy symptoms.  However, the amount differences between the hCG diet protocol and hCG used for fertility purposes is significantly different in quantity. 

 

Will I gain the weight back after the hCG diet?

 

After the hCG diet, you will find your appetite has changed, your eating behavior will be changed and your body will of course, have changed.  This is the perfect opportunity to adopt that healthy lifestyle to maintain your weight. 

You will find a minimum amount of exercise will be sufficient for maintaining a very healthy body- from yoga, to 15 minutes of cardio a day, or whatever you enjoy, that gets your heart moving.  With your hypothalamus reset, your metabolism will be different and you will be able to eat moderately without feeling the need to overeat.   

The potential exception to this is the situation of perimenopausal women.  Please read more here.

 

What is the hypothalamus gland?

The hypothalamus gland moderates the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage, and importantly, your metabolic rate.    

Is hCG safe for men?

    The hCG used for the hCG weight loss protocol is actually already found in men.  In fact, it is present in every human tissue, including males and non-pregnant women as well as pregnant. 

 

Where can I get hCG?

    You can get it from your doctor by prescription...maybe.  It is still so new to doctors and many won't prescribe it because the FDA doesn't approve it for weight reduction.  However, there are more daily who understand it's value in this application and who will prescribe it for that purpose.  You may want to educate your doctor by sending him to some of the links in the Research section of this web site.

 

You may also order from a pharmacy escrow service that will connect you with reliable overseas pharmacies.  This is my preferred method as they are slightly less expensive than US Pharmacies.  The only problem is that it can take up to 4 weeks to receive your shipment.  See more info here:

 

Can I test my hCG for potency?

If you purchase from a reputable pharmacy, like one of those recommended at the site the yellow button will take you to above, it is highly unlikely that you will receive hCG that is not fully potent.  In fact, in the 3 years I have used and monitored my clients' use of these pharmacies, I have yet to hear of anyone getting 'bad' hCG.  If you have left your hCG out of the refrigerator for a long period of time, or perhaps mixed a bit too violently, or dropped the vial and gave it a serious jolt, you may find that the potency is in question.  In that event, one may use a home pregnancy test stick to see if the mix is still viable.  It is necessary to take .25 ml or more of your mix and put it onto the test stick.  Next you will want to put enough pure water on the test area to cause the hCG mix to be drawn up into the stick.  Even a light positive indicates the hCG is viable.  You may purchase test sticks here:

10 Pregnancy Test Cassettes

 

You will find many more answers to your questions on this page:

 

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

 

 

 

Introduction to Simeons HCG Protocol for Family & Friends: