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Amount to Release: I have been asked if it is worth it to go on the Protocol to just reduce 30 lbs. My humble opinion is that this protocol is worth doing if you only have 5 lbs to release, and many of my clients have proven this to be the case! It is an excellent cleanse for the body, helps adjust your eating habits to a far more healthy pattern, and apparently has other healing benefits as well! Dr. Simeons addresses this subject and how to modify the Protocol to accomplish smaller releases here:
Apple Day:
This is a method used in the
Phase 2 Reduction Phase to help break a stall.
It consists of eating up to six apples of any
variety and nothing more besides just enough pure
water to satisfy an uncomfortable thirst throughout
the day. According to Dr. Simeons, it is
primarily psychological as the weight will continue
to reduce without an Apple Day in good time, and the
weight release after an Apple Day is primarily due
to water loss. It may also help to drink
Dandelion Tea, which acts as a diuretic, instead,
which can be found in my Tea Store here:
Breastfeeding:
You know, there are a lot of women who
get pregnant shortly after giving birth, and at that
time they begin to produce massive amounts of hCG in
their bodies. They are never advised not to breast
feed, so it seems logical to conclude that hCG in
the body will not be a detriment to your baby. I
have seen Dr. Belluscio, the man who is carrying on
Simeons' work in Argentina, respond in such a way to
that question as well. I want to add, however, that this is not the optimal time to do the Protocol, so if you have 30 lbs or less to release, you may want to put it off for another time when you can make it a priority, which is most helpful to success. If your health is in serious danger due to your weight, however, proceed with caution.
Candida: Natural ways to take care of this wretched condition are available! Here are a few that I have used successfully in the links to the right. This issue should be addressed in order to ensure hunger-free Phase 2!
Syclovir - Royal Defense (9 oz.) (250g)
Click Here! for 'Yeast Infection No More!' EBook with a Unique 5-Step Method no one else will tell you about! CC or ml: These units mean the same thing and are interchangeable. 'cc' stands for 'cubic centimenter. 'ml' represents 'milliliter'. Both are volume units. Your syringe will be in one or both of these units. See Mixing Instructions for more information. Cellulite: Oh, yeah, I have/had cellulite issues. But they are rapidly diminishing, halleluYah!!! HCG takes care of that as well. See Re-Sculpting. Cheating: When you choose to deviate from the original Protocol, it depends on the type & magnitude of deviation as to what consequences may ensue. With this Protocol, fluctuations can be pretty wild if something is tried that was not instructed. I recommend attempting to remain true to the original as much as possible on one's first round so that there will be a benchmark to compare any experimental changes you make in order to determine if there is a marked difference one way or another. There are a number of deviations from the original Protocol that folks have tried that appear to be safe such as:
There are other things that have worked for some, but not for others (experiment with care!):
It is not recommended that one simply abandon the Protocol for a meal or treat at any time during Phase 2 in particular as the consequences can undo many days of progress. Should this occur, it is important to correct immediately and proceed very strictly from that point on. It won't completely eradicate your progress (unless it occurs very early on) so one is better off to finish with some success than none at all. Just learn from your mistake and keep on going! I don't recommend doing an Apple Day to compensate as some folks have tried as that is specifically to break a stall and really doesn't help in the even of a cheat. See more information here: I Cheated?!? If you are cheating because of hunger, please read the discussion here for tips. Constipation: Some folks have a little trouble getting backed up, probably because of the high ratio of protein to fiber and the small quantity of food being eaten. This can be the source of a stall and, when remedied, can break the stall beautifully! There are several ways to combat this: Eating Out & Travel: Eating out is a great challenge on this protocol! I don't think it is wise to do it very often, but it is possible to stay faithful to the menu if you are willing to
For example, I have been known to mix up one of my delicious dressings and bring it in a jar so that all I had to do was request a large pasta bowl full of mixed greens &/or romaine to pour it over. One of the biggest problems with eating out is Fast Food and MSG. There really are hardly any 'fast food' restaurants that don't use MSG. MSG is notorious for messing up your hypothalamus and causing the low metabolism and cravings that we are working so hard with hCG to eradicate! Watch this video to understand the ubiquity of MSG and why we must avoid it at all costs:
Another TIP: I made special requests on my trip to New York city for the Mike and Juliet show when I called room service and asked for the Free Range Chicken Breast without rice, carrots or au jus, and adding a side of grilled asparagus and a Field Greens salad with nothing but the greens. It was great, and I was able to get both my meals for the day from it. The chef even weighed the chicken uncooked for me! I had brought a grapefruit and some Shirataki Noodles with me and my Brunch ended up looking like this:
I had the asparagus and the rest of the chicken for dinner with an apple I brought with for dessert! Smoothies are also a great meal when you are out and about, but make sure you know the exact ingredients (sugar is almost always added in one form or another...just say 'NO!') &/or request that they add some ingredients you have brought along. It is a good idea to carry a serving or 2 of Protein Powder in a baggie or jar. Have your strawberries or apple added in and it can be quite delicious with some ice & water blended well. Or go the distance and have a Sheepra Smoothie So it is possible and sometimes works really well, but, again, I don't advise doing it often as the temptations and feelings of deprivation can add up quickly.
Essential Oils:
Although known as 'oils' these essential
oil compounds are chemically completely unrelated to
fatty oils (such as olive oil etc.).
My philosophy on exercise during the protocol is this: If you haven't been exercising regularly, the beginning of the protocol is NOT the time to start. In fact, some have found that it causes stalls! I do think that once you get under a BMI that categorizes you as 'obese' into the 'overweight' category, then you may start incorporating some very light exercise into your daily routine SLOWLY. I started off with the hanging from the bar exercises described here and 120 hops on the rebounder first thing in the AM. Every couple weeks I would add a little something, like calf stretches, grande plies, Son Salutations (my Believer's version of the yoga exercise), Sit-ups, Crocodile Twists, etc., just one at a time with LOW reps. You can see suggested exercises for Phase 2 on the P2 Daily Planning Calendar. You will love the PraiseMoves DVDs & other products we have available for you to practice yoga-style stretching while writing YHVH's Word on your heart simultaneously! Dieters who insist on incorporating a workout while on the HCG diet could inhibit their weight loss. While limited amounts of exercise are okay (20 minutes of walking, floor and ball exercise, or stretching for instance) intense workouts just aren’t supportable. Exercise increases hunger. Please remember that the combination of the low calorie diet and the exercise could cause the body to go into starvation mode; holding onto the weight you’re trying to lose. It has a negative impact by lowering your stamina and many then lose their commitment to the diet plan. HCG dieters who felt they were going to miss the exercise eventually come around because the method is effective. They lose weight. And they lose it fast. When they get back to the gym, they feel better, they’re at a lower weight, they have more energy and they’re able to pick up where they left off. Do I believe in exercise? You bet I do! I just want you to be successful with your weight loss, the transition, maintain your weight loss and introduce yourself to a healthy lifestyle along with diet, nutrition and exercise. Now, there is one other type of exercise which recently came to my attention that is perfect for P3 & 4: The great thing about it is that it will boost the metabolism by building muscle, but will do it by burning those brown fat stores! AND it only takes 20 minutes 3 days a week! In fact, you aren't supposed to do anymore than that! It will build your heart and lungs safely, too. Check it out! The site is very entertaining:) Fish: You can have a variety of fish, just stick to white, lean fish like haddock, flounder, etc. Best to get wild caught to avoid the toxins issue as much as possible. Even better, don't eat any animal products and use the Pea Protein Powder! Hair: I use these supplements (even during P2) for my hair:
I already am genetically predisposed to thinning hair and, I must admit that the protocol exacerbates that for some folks. So, I have noticed it getting worse with the rapid weight reduction, which is common with any weight release regimen. I have also been adding liquid extracts of burdock, foti, & nettles to my shampoo, in addition to lots of aloe. This has helped immensely! You may want to consider using my elixir recipe as well: Sheepra's Salve-ation for Luxurious Locks : Add to bottle of Emu Oil (P3 & P4 only; for P2 use only Sheepra Silver Colloidal Silver to replace oil) 2 droppers full each:
Store in refrigerator. Massage into scalp 3 times daily for one month. All ingredients available at
Direct link to that section:
Hey, folks, to deal with a rumor that is
apparently going around: I have been doing the
wig thing, but I haven't lost all my hair! In
fact, I do not wear a wig in my last couple vids
& you folks can see it is still there! I admit
that I have thin hair to begin with and that it
hasn't exactly gotten better since I began the
protocol. It is common knowledge that rapid
weight reduction generally results in some hair
loss. But I certainly haven't gone bald or even
close!
I really have developed a penchant for the
convenience and versatility of wigs, however,
hence my use of them in vids & photos of late.
No worries!
Hunger: (Also see 'Temptations') Things to consider:
Remedies to try:
Immunity: Immunity is an issue that Simeons warns about potentially occurring in his 'Pounds and Inches' treatise here: Simeons advises skipping one day/week of hCG doses as well as the first 3 days or so of TOM in order to avoid immunity, as well as limiting doses to 43 per round. This seems to be more critical for Injection Dosing than for Sublingual Dosing. Injections: I consider this method of dosing inferior to Sublingual (SL), however it is the choice of a number of HCGers, so here are some FAQs about it.
I have been observing the HCGDieters Yahoo forum
since September 2007, and my research indicates
that SL (sublingual) is just as effective as
injections. You can go here (Weight
Release Rate) to see my
thoughts on what influences weight release rate
in general and why I advocate SL over IM.
It doesn't appear to me that IM is better than
SQ, either. I believe that the delivery method
is not what really makes the difference in how
effective hCG is for an individual. I think
that Simeons & most doctors & many clinics
utilize injections because it gives them better
control over requiring the patient to come in
and be observed, as well as more recently,
providing an opportunity for additional office
charges and creating an impression that the
protocol cannot be done by a layman. And
remember that with SL one uses approximately
double the dosage that injections require, so
the amount getting into the system is most
likely completely equivalent. It has been noted
that the method usually used with SL of dosing
twice a day gives advantages over injection once
a day because it keeps the hCG levels in the
system more level.
Although I haven't compiled the data I have
observed, I believe my conclusions are logical
and realistic. I am very happy with my results,
which you can view by clicking here
IU: 'IU' stands for international unit, and is representative of the concentration of a substance. Your hCG will be ordered usually in either 1500, 2000, 5000, or 10000 IU vials or ampoules. The higher the IU, the more concentrated the powdered hCG is, so you are getting more hCG. Please keep in mind that the lower the IU you purchase, the more frequently you will have to mix. That can be a hassle, but it will help to ensure that your mix is more potent. Also, though, it will be more expensive to order more vials of lower IU than one vial at 5000 or 10000. See HOW TO MIX Sublingual or Injection Mixing Instructions for more information.
Ketone Sticks: Taking a reading each AM with Ketone Sticks is extremely helpful in determining if the hCG is still working. This is particularly important when one encounters a stall and cannot think of any reason for it. If the sticks continue to indicate high burning, one can relax and know that it is 'just one of those things' described by Simeons that occurs occasionally and that one has no need to concern one's self with changing anything. This happened to me last week and I would have gone bonkers without those blessed sticks. The drop finally came! Apparently it was a 'former setpoint' as Simeons discusses in his treatise. You can get yourself some Ketone Sticks from Wal-Mart and test yourself each morning in your urine stream and if you don't get one of the top 3 readings, then you are doing something that needs adjustment because the hCG isn't burning adequately. Otherwise, you are just fine, even if you are in a stall. It is handy to have them on hand so that if you do try something new, you can see if it interfered with your progress or not. Kevin Trudeau: I have read all of this man's health & cures books and agree with most of what he has to say. I think that the lawsuit against him is only evidence of what he has written about how 'powers that be' are conspiring against the health & wellbeing of the public for greedy motivations. The lawsuit has to do with his statement in the infomercial (which has been taken off the air) that one can 'eat anything you want' after completion of the protocol. I don't believe this is fraud because of the key word 'want'. It appears that hCG does indeed make changes in the hypothalamus that result in a significant decrease in appetite and even in what one does desire when one becomes hungry. It is my opinion that his book is an answered prayer, because it certainly was for me, literally! And I was praying for this whole country's obesity epidemic as well, which this protocol has made inroads to alleviating. The infomercial for this book was my first exposure to the protocol and after I did some internet research on the subject I purchased the book. It is a very valuable resource and I highly recommend it. It is true that Trudeau makes many 'suggestions' for success on the protocol that can be rather involved and costly, but that is all most of it is: suggestion. It is Simeons' original 'Pounds and Inches' description of the Protocol that will tell you the primary hard & fast rules for success, however. Kosher: This Protocol can be done with a kosher menu quite easily simply by eliminating the shellfish from the original Protocol menu. Also, I have been asked a number of times if hCG is 'kosher'. Here is my answer: The hCG that is available from the services I recommend at
are neither HALAL nor Kosher certified. However, I am aware of a provision that Halacha (Jewish Law) often makes allowances for one who is ill, and the premise of the HCG Protocol is that obesity is due to malfunction of the hypothalamus in the brain, i.e., an illness. Since hCG is unique and required to save a life, other requirements for this exception to Law, and it is definitely a unique medication that works, it meets these requirements. Hence, in certain instances one is permitted to take a non-Kosher medicine and laws fof kosher are suspended in many instances for medical purposes. Here is an example: use of substances obtained from a living human is not considered unholy, as in feeding human breast milk to a baby is not prohibited. Another example: Taking insulin shots made of porcine product does not pose any problem whatsoever. We are forbidden to orally ingest pork, but may benefit from non-kosher foods or their byproducts in other ways. As important as one treats the laws of Kashrus, one is also obligated to treat the mitzva of 'nishmartem m'od l'nafshotaichem "Take care of your health". LDW or LIW: These are acronyms for 'Last Dose Weight' and 'Last Injection Weight' respectively. Both apply to the weight observed on the morning of the last day to use hCG in Phase 2. That weight is the one which an hCGer must stay within +/- 2 lbs of throughout Phases 3 & 4 before taking action in the form of a 'Steak Day' or increase of calorie intake. LDW is generally used to refer to those using SL, while LIW refers to those taking injections. Leg Cramps: Taking about 99 mg/day of Potassium supplement has alleviated this occasional side effect for many folks, including moi! When you do get one, though, a handy remedy that my mom heard about is to take your thumbs and squeeze the muscle from either side of the center of the cramp. Works every time! Thanks, Muzzie! Loading: You DO need to take the hCG on loading days. The loading works with the hCG to prep your bod for the changes coming. The emphasis here is on consuming foods high in FAT. You may eat whatever you want, but fats are what you need to focus on these loading days. Loading days are to help your body set up the new hCG in your system to start burning fat. You will want to eat or 'load up' on as many fatty foods as you can possibly stand. Dr. Simeons' Protocol states to 'eat to capacity' for those first 2 days on the hCG. The consequence if you don't has been for many to discover that their hunger is still there and can become uncomfortable. If you 'load' properly, you will find that the hCG begins right away to scavenge needed calories from your abnormal fat stores (the really annoying ones like in the gut) so that you feel no real hunger at all. This doesn't mean you won't experience some 'emotional' hunger, especially if you are around others eating whatever they want. But you will discover the ability to distinguish between the two types of hunger: real & emotional. I was amazed and thrilled when this happened, as most folks are. So loading is important.
My mother
used the 'Eat Every 2 Hours' method, and it served
her well. Not easy, but it works.
Menopause & Perimenopause: If one is well into menopause and past the transitional phase, there are usually no significant problems with the Protocol. However, Simeons is clear that if one experiences the transition into menopause after the Protocol it will likely be necessary to go on the Protocol again because the hypothalamus setting is skewed by perimenopause (i.e., the transition to menopause) (see Relapses). Therefore, for those who are attempting to do the Protocol in the midst of perimenopause, unfortunately many will find special challenges. I don't feel this is a reason to give up. However, some have reported hunger issues that weren't warranted for any other reason (see Hunger) as well as slower reduction rates and increased difficulty with fluctuations and maintenance on Phases 3 & 4. I believe persistence and additional alkalizing may help one to get through this time. Patience with one's self is also very important, but prayer is the most helpful. Feel free to email me if you would like for me to add your special needs during menopause to my prayer list! Please note that if you are experiencing perimenopause and having problems with maintenance or binge eating, I suggest you talk to your doctor about trying Naltima. It has been a God-send to me in helping with both problems. I take 2 daily during times when it is most difficult. This is not for everyone by a long shot. It does have some impact on the liver, so I like to take it with Milk Thistle. The label usage is commonly for heroin addicts and alcoholics as it blocks the opioid receptors in the brain so that you can get over that crazy 'buzz' that results from these substances. It has also been found to be effective in BED (Binge Eating Disorder) for some people, and I am apparently one of the blessed ones. Another drawback, however, is that you must wear identification to show that you are taking it in case of an accident where you might require pain medication, because pain medication won't work when you are using Naltima. So, like I said, it isn't for everyone by any means. If you are in a bad way, however, and have tried everything else, and this sounds like something that will fit your situation, you can get it here:
Miracle Noodles: I am very
certain that they will actually help you on P2
because you need the fiber to keep things moving
along, if you know what I mean They really have 0 anything in them as they are pure fiber. Now the bulk of fiber may result in a very small initial gain as your body incorporates this new food, but the overall weight differential will not be affected. You may purchase a wide variety here: Also, note that they are wonderful to take on the flavors of ingredients they are mixed with. Simply be sure to rinse well in a colander, then drain thoroughly and dry off if desired. You may, of course, also cook them, though I prefer to cook foods as little as possible in order to preserve the nutrients and enzymes. They do have an intrinsically fishy smell, but they really don't have any flavor of their own being rather bland until used in a recipe. For more HCGCoach Recommended Products for the Kitchen, go HERE.
Mixing: Mixing is not as complex as it may seem. But if the detailed instructions overwhelm you, I recommend: Super Simple Sheepra Sublingual Pre-Mix Mixing Kit
For other Mixing Kits, please go here:
You will find links to Mixing Instructions links in the product descriptions. What to Look For When Buying an HCG Mixing Kit <---clickKits go with All glass ampoule of hCG come in the following brands: Organon, Lupi, Fertigyn, Ovanal HP, Ovutrig HP
Vials with rubber seal of hCG come in the following brands: HUCOG, UNI, Corion, Ovidac
Mixing Container - Amber Vial: The best way to store your mixture is to use an amber (to keep light out, because the mixture is light sensitive & will degrade otherwise), glass, rubber stopper sealed vial (available here). This also keeps air out which will degrade the mix as well. In addition, it is just easier to dose using a syringe and being able to draw through the rubber stopper with the vial inverted rather than having to try to draw solution into syringe from an upright container. Mixing Frequency: The simplest and least costly method for mixing is to do it once at the beginning of a round. If you find that potency becomes an issue, note that many clients increase the dosage slightly (e.g., .02 cc/week increase daily for S/L, .01 cc/biweekly icrease daily for Inj). Although it is a bit of a hassle, it is well worth while to mix frequently during a round for optimal results. It has been shown recently that hCG degrades in potency much more quickly than previously believed after mixing and further research has resulted in increased release rate with weekly mixing. That means if you are doing
Oral Tablets & Homeopathic HCG: The hCG tablets, or hCG pills, that are out there for sale (OraThin) are bogus. Lots of people have found that out the hard way. They consist of nothing more than an herbal blend that will not be comparable in any way to hCG Protocol.
I heard from some ladies who said OraThin worked
very well for them. I told them what as
opponents of hCG always say: anyone can lose weight
by going on 500 calories/day. The difference in
doing it with hCG and doing it any other way is that
with hCG your body is able to access the abnormal
fat stores to the tune of about 2000 calories/day so
that you don't get hungry or experience any other
difficulties usually related to very low calorie
dieting. One will also find that the body is
re-sculpted due to the abnormal fat stores being
eliminated rather than needed fat in other areas, as
in cushion for the organs. Orathin does not contain
hCG. It is an herbal combination that may help you
to control appetite to some degree, but it will not
be to the same extent as hCG. You will not get the
re-sculpting. Your hypothalamus will not be re-set
so that your metabolism works better and your
cravings are eliminated. Consequently, you will
have better long term results with hCG than with
OraThin. It is, of course, still possible to gain
the weight back from the Protocol if one doesn't
make the attempt to use the will power derived from
the reduced cravings to do so, but less likely. There is an oral product from Releana that contains prescription grade hCG. I don't recommend it for 2 reasons: it is very expensive and it contains ingredients that I think are not fit to put in one's body. Don't get me wrong, I am glad Releana is available...I have researched their ingredients, tho, and am not overly impressed. Some are things I would prefer not to put into my body. Their ingredients include:
The formulation is effective, though I think maybe not as effective as our little home recipe. They put different things in it to make it viable without refrigeration, for one thing, which I think is convenient but unnecessary.
There is one other place that offers an oral product that is legitimate, and that is Dr. Bellascio's Clinic in Argentina. Obviously that is going to be an option that won't be available to everyone, however.
I want to take this opportunity to alert you to the
increased attention on
homeopathic hCG
of late. I have investigated this tantalizing
concept, but, unfortunately, it just doesn't seem to
pan out. You see, the primary law of homeopathy is
to use substances that would cause the symptoms one
is experiencing in a healthy person, but will
alleviate those same symptoms when
given in a
homeopathic dilution. For example,
if my symptoms produce an effect on me similar to a
tarantula's bite, then tarantula venom would be my
homeopathic treatment, even though I've not actually
been bitten by a tarantula.
Weight reduction occurs with starvation diets,
undoubtedly, but that is what Phase 2 using
homeopathic 'hCG' is: a starvation diet. It does NOT
have the property of enabling your body to access
the abnormal fat stores, hence you will not
experience the re-setting of the hypothalamus and
consequent improved metabolism and elimination of
cravings, nor will you have the sculpting effect
common to real hCG. In fact, your hypothalamus is
further skewed from proper function by the
starvation diet on homeopathic 'hCG'. UPDATE: FDA finally got something right about hCG and has declared the dangerous homeopathic 'drops' illegal:
Many of you have asked how to cope with high prices of organic foods called for by Trudeau's book in doing the Protocol. It can be costly when feeding a family! I do believe it is important, however, as those pesticides & other toxins are likely contributors to the malfunction of our hypothalamus glands, which we are hoping to correct with the hCG. One option, of course, is to purchase inorganic for the family and organic only for yourself, though another problem then is having to prep your food separately. Another thing to consider is the foods that are most important to purchase organic and those that aren't so critical: Get the Guide! This will show you the foods that are safest to purchase conventional so that you can choose when it is most important to shell out the extra $$$s! You may also find that using the Protein Powder instead of meat for your protein is a far less expensive, as well as more delicious & filling, option. I have some great recipes that I am certain the whole family would enjoy where the sources for the ingredients are linked right in the recipes here: On the Reduction Phase of the Protocol, Phase 2, we are admonished by Dr. Simeons in his 'Pounds & Inches' to refrain from using any personal care products or cosmetics that contain oil on our skin. Apparently the body is so sensitized to scavenge for extraneous fat that it will absorb it through the skin and utilize it, to the detriment of our reducing efforts! For this reason I have researched carefully, trying numerous different products that are 'legal' to use to find some very wonderful items!You will find many of them either here: and the rest here:
Here are some excellent PHASE 2 SAFE Moisturizer options: In addition, I want to share with you that for over 10 years I have believed we can heal ourselves better than the allopathic docs, and the more I dig into it, the more I believe it.
Cosmetics were one of the first subjects I
delved into years ago, yet it is really only
recently becoming generally known how much junk
goes into them. The mineral makeup trend is
encouraging but, like so many other 'health'
trends, one has to be cautious not to swallow
whole a claim that a given product is 'good for
you'. You simply have to read labels, but you
probably already know this, so I won't rant
anymore.
One of the best sites on the web to find out if
an ingredient, product or manufacturer is safe
is this one:
In general, it will let you search on companies & products to see what ratings of harmfulness their ingredients contain. You will find that
have a 0 rating for all of their ingredients. Jane Iredale, on the other hand, is a different story.  <----You may also look up information about what to avoid here. MiEssence products are not only safe, but organic as well. Really beautiful! They also have safe mineral makeup, but it is a bit more costly than Affordable Mineral Makeup. Higher quality, too, though. Maybe I should be telling folks about it, but I thought they would be more interested in the bargain from Affordable, which I confess I use more of to save $$$. I like the miEssence better, though, just gotta keep expenses low at this juncture;)
pH: This is a measure of acidity or alkalinity in your body. You can purchase test strips to use with your saliva or urine. It is intrinsic to health to maintain a slightly alkaline pH (greater than 7.3). Increasing the fresh fruits & veggies in your diet will help immensely. Decreasing meats, dairy, processed sugars and flours will also contribute greatly. Another help is the following:
3 times daily away from
food take:
You may click here for more
information on each of the three phases that
Kevin Trudeau coined in his book 'The
Weight Loss Cure'. Phases are not
referred to in Dr. Simeons' 'Pounds and Inches'
because he preceded Trudeau's book as the
originator of the Protocol. Simeons'
Protocol consists only of Phases 2, 3, & 4.
You don't have to buy Pounds &
Inches. It is right here on the
web site & you can just copy it
from there. I recommend
printing it out to have it handy
to refer to. Here is the link:
The first question most frequently asked about pregnancy is whether hCG will cause a woman to be more fertile, since it is commonly used for that purpose. The answer is: Not likely! The amount of hCG used to increase fertility is many times more than what is used for weight reduction. The next thing some ladies are wondering is if it is okay to do the Protocol during pregnancy. Unfortunately, during pregnancy is the only time that hCG is not advisable. However, you may find that, if you are pregnant, that the natural flow of extra hCG into your body will enable you to get the weight off in a similar fashion. It is not recommended that you reduce your calories more than the amount required to maintain your reasonable for your height goal weight. A good site to check out the ideal weight for your height & frame is here. Then use this calculator to find your minimum calories that must be consumed to MAINTAIN your goal weight (use the sedentary calculation for minimum & active for maximum): You may very well be surprised to find that the hCG naturally produced by your body during pregnancy will help you to control your appetite and get that extra weight off almost as easily as if you were doing the Protocol. It may not be as fast, but that is best at this time for your body and your baby. You will also likely observe the same type of sculpting as well as re-setting of your hypothalamus!
(also Overseas Pharmacies) hCG is a prescription 'medication' per the FDA in this country. You are supposed to have a prescription to get hCG. However, the pharmacy where I get mine from (please use the link here or elsewhere on this web site so that I will get my little commission through them for referring you), being Canadian does not require a prescription to send it to you. I do happen to have a prescription from my doctor, but I don't have to use it to order from these pharmacies. The risk is that IF (& it only happens very rarely) your shipment gets confiscated by the FDA, you will need to take the letter that they will send to you (which it is not recommended that you respond to if you don't have a prescription) and send a copy to the pharmacy. They will re-ship to you for free and I have not heard of anyone that this happened to not getting the second shipment. According to the FDA’s guidance entitled “Coverage of Personal Importations,”the FDA will allow consumers to buy otherwise illegal prescription drugs over the Internet from other countries if: (1) the drug is purchased for personal use; (2) the pharmacy fulfills a maximum of a ninety (90) day drug supply; (3) the product’s intended use is identified; (4) the patient submits in writing that it is for his/her personal use; (5) the patient supplies the name and address of the doctor responsible for treatment; and (6) the product is not a listed controlled or illegal substance (hCG is neither). The pharmacies I recommend meet all these requirements.
Those are the
facts, but keep in mind that I am NOT a legal
professional and these are my opinions,
observations & experiences only. Personally, I
recommend that you get a prescription, but it is
not required in order to obtain hCG.
"How
can I be sure
substances purchased from overseas are
legitimate & don't contain
Ultimately it is up to you. I recommend that you pray about it and then proceed as you feel led.
Prescription Meds & Vitamins:
You
can take prescriptions &/or allergy meds during
protocol, but, again, it is not optimum. It may
interfere some with your progress, but you will
still have more success with this regimen than any
other you have tried, IMHO. You also want to
keep in mind that many supplements There are plenty of folks who have stayed on all their meds & vites and done okay. They usually do find that their weight release rate isn't quite as high as some other people's, and many of them have found that they have been able to go off of their meds during protocol because their bodies go through such a great cleansing that they have no more need for them. You will be, hopefully, eating a very clean, organic menu that will detox & heal your body on many levels. There may be some detox reactions (e.g., headaches), but they will pass and they are worth the trouble, so hang in there. Personally, I stopped all meds & vites my first round and have only added some of the vites back in. I am adding my vites to my smoothies, puddings & soup/salads:
All of these products may be found here in Supplements section:
There are several ways to get the required protein into the menu besides using meat. You may want to consider this just for variety, or you may be vegetarian or vegan. Note: For those of you wondering how one gets enough protein on a vegan diet, please see this excellent article: Where Do Vegans Get Their Protein??? Soy protein is NOT something I recommend, however. The problems I have with soy protein are:
BUT, that is not to say you couldn't try
it if you are in a tight spot
financially. I
looked at a lot of protein substitutes
before I found the
Pea Protein & I felt
that all of them were just too far off
fat & carb-wise.
Please consider ordering here to
give me a small credit for your
purchase:
This large canister will last you
about a month!
I really recommend & prefer the Sun Warrior Protein now, though, as I researched it carefully and it does have the absolute closest nutritional profile to any of the allowable meats, chicken breast in particular, besides the Pea Protein, and it also is much more blendable, not as grainy, with a better flavor and is also RAW, which leaves the important enzymes intact. 1 1/2 scoops is equivalent, very nearly, to the nutritional value of 100 g chicken, so that is the amount to utilize twice daily in Phase 2. (note: the NATURAL flavor is best for P2) - Delicious enough to be able to just put 1 1/2 scoop into 8 oz bottle water with 1 dropperful Chocolate Stevia and shake up for a smooth, creamy one meal serving of your Protein! Order here:
The many problems with
Almased,
another popular protein powder
substitute, include the fact that it
contains both soy & dairy, neither
of which is optimal health-wise!
Further, it is rather high in
sodium, which will stall most people
on P2, as well as containing sugar,
a major no-no on the Protocol!!! I
would think results would be far
less than optimal using this
product! Further it is rather
Expensive; around $30 for 10
servings (which lasts 3 days).
Round: One 'Round' of the Protocol generally consists of the 4 Phases. That means it lasts for a minimum of 46 days TOTAL, however, because many folks skip Phase 1 (preparatory phase) and Phase 4 can be considered the lifelong maintenance phase. Therefore, a minimum amount of time to reduce between 10 and 25 lbs would be the 25 days of the Phase 2 (Reduction Phase, including Load Days and final 2 VLCDs), followed by 21 days of the Phase 3 (Interim Maintenance Phase). This should only be done if one is morbidly obese with a serious health requirement for rapid weight reduction. Please note that I do NOT recommend skipping Phase 4, and that I personally have found, as have many of my clients, that a minimum of 3 weeks should be allotted for this maintenance period before beginning a new round. I have tried that and found that for myself, as well as many of my clients, this can really cause problems. You need that time psychologically, for one thing, to adjust to the new, lower calorie intake while eating relatively normally, and to prevent feeling deprived if you have multiple rounds to perform in order to reach goal. It also seems to help to stabilize the body's weight so that future rounds' maintenance is simplified. For Injection Dosing, one can purchase 5000 IU vials or ampoules of hCG per round. This results in around 40 doses, usually a bit less due to human error in mixing and dosing, so with a short round you will be throwing away some of the mix when you are finished. 10000 IU mixed with the Pre-Mix for Sublingual Dosing will only last about 30 days. Approximately 30 days per round is what I recommend anyway for a couple of reasons:
To determine how many rounds you plan to do for the Protocol, simply assume an average of 15 lbs will be released per round. Re-Sculpting: One of the fabulous aspects of this protocol is that, even without exercise, the body becomes sculpted and there are none of the usual 'flabbies'. In fact, many of us are finding that we are reducing in 'all the right places', unlike other reduction regimens. For example, I am thrilled that my chest size is not reducing as much as it has on past diets, but my waist is reducing more! Some people who have problems with heavy hips & thighs, but look okay otherwise find that the protocol will correct this. A lot of people are doing this primarily for the re-sculpting that results. I notice that I look better at 155 (my weight today) than I ever did before! I still want to get to goal, but I can see the re-sculpting that is referred to by others in my own body.
Scales:
After a great deal of research, I have
discovered what I believe is For a kitchen scale, it is best to have a very accurate digital one that also will travel well: Sheepra: This is my YouTube name and I chose it because I consider myself to be one of Yeshua's sheep as I am His follower. My prayer is that all that I do in my efforts to help others be blessed by my answered prayer of this hCG Protocol will glorify YHVH, my King. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. I minored in Math & English. My professional background is Environmental Engineering Consulting, where I specialized in Hazardous Materials & Waste training and OSHA training for corporations.
Here you can check out my musical tastes:
From my research, side effects are extremely rare and, when they do exist, are not severe. Usually nothing more than medium headaches, leg cramps & fatigue, with some folks experiencing hunger the first week if they didn't load sufficiently. Quick fixes:
I do believe the anxiety associated with the major changes to one's diet & lifestyle can cause side effects that would seem severe. This is a dramatic difference to introduce into one's life and may require some of the preparations described in Trudeau's book in the Phase 1 sections for some folks to really be ready to go through with it. You may want to think about doing some cleanses, for example, in the time you await your hCG to ship in (which can take several weeks). hCG does NOT cause acne. The cleansing effect to the body resulting from the VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) can result in toxins released in various ways, including through the skin for SOME people, but not all. The best remedy for this is to cleanse before embarking on the Protocol. One may also utilize milk thistle to help the liver process the toxins so that they are less likely to be eliminated through the skin. B12 and other B complex vitamins as well as Zinc supplementation may also help. Overstimulation of the ovaries is a side effect that has never been reported with the small amounts of hCG used for weight reduction. It has occurred only in women using the far larger amounts required to stimulate fertility, so it is a nonissue. There is some discussion on the net about a whole list of side effects that fall into this same category: only applicable to hCG used for fertility. Stall or Plateau, Gains: There are a few techniques for breaking a stall:
There are several things that can cause one to reach a stall or plateau, or even to gain weight in the Reduction Phase 2:
Steak Day: This is used on Phases 3 and 4 when one exceeds the +/- 2 lbs difference from Last Dose Weight (LDW) to make a correction. It requires that one abstain from all food until the evening meal when one is allowed a large steak cooked in oil (coconut oil is great for this as it will not create trans-fats at high temperatures, AND it is YUMMY) or butter, and one apple. I have found that it is helpful to consume one Sheepra Booster Toddy around Brunch time, and another a half hour minimum before eating your dinner. This doesn't seem to affect the large reduction that can come the next AM weighing time, and it helps to curb any hunger. If you want to substitute another meat, for some reason, salmon is the best to go with for this purpose. Also, I have revised the Steak Day for vegans & vegetarians by using the 'Steak Day' Pudding recipe that works every bit as well as the steak, with a nutritional profile incredibly close to that of a 12 oz filet mignon! Filet Mignon: cal: 575, fat: 30g, carb: 0, protein:71 'Steak Day' Pudding: cal: 594, fat: 27g, carb: 12, protein:72 (not including the apple) It is absolutely imperative that the Steak Day be done IMMEDIATELY the day the 2 lb limit is breached. If this is not done, it is counterproductive to do a Steak Day the next day, or to do 2 in a row, as this will skew the hypothalamus' function again so that it will slow metabolism and increase cravings. The reason Steak Day works is that more calories were eaten the day prior and the body can have the reduced calories and respond correctly the very next day. But when a Steak Day follows a day that did not include additional calories, it will not respond correctly. When the Steak Day is missed for the correct day, the correct procedure is to take one's weight on the following day as the new LDW (Last Dose Weight), and then proceed from there to do the Steak Day correction if the weight exceeds 2 lbs above this new LDW. If the Steak Day does not get your weight back down under the 2 lb limit, which is extremely rare, then it is best to take that new weight as your new LDW. If the Steak Day does not get your weight very far back down under the 2 lb limit, it is wise to be careful for the next few days with the sugars and starches, almost like on a P3 day, but also to keep your calories within a reasonable range by limiting fats to a very reasonable amount as well, unlike P3.
If you want to begin
incorporating Steak Days after neglecting them for a
while, it is best to use your current weight as your
new LDW and make it a point to do a Steak Day
immediately upon weighing in the AM to discover the
2 lb limit is exceeded. Sublingual: The sublingual mixture is a liquid I put together myself, just as you can, too!
I have been observing the HCGDieters Yahoo forum
since September 2007, and my research indicates
that SL (sublingual) is just as effective as
injections. You can go here (Weight
Release Rate) to see my
thoughts on what influences weight release rate
in general and why I advocate SL over IM (IntraMuscular
Injections).
It doesn't appear to me that IM is better than
SQ (Subcutaneous Injections, i.e., just under
the skin), either. I believe that the delivery method
is not what really makes the difference in how
effective hCG is for an individual. I think
that Simeons & most doctors & many clinics
utilize injections because it gives them better
control over requiring the patient to come in
and be observed, as well as more recently,
providing an opportunity for additional office
charges and creating an impression that the
protocol cannot be done by a layman. And
remember that with SL one uses approximately
double the dosage that injections require, so
the amount getting into the system is most
likely completely equivalent. It has been noted
that the method usually used with SL of dosing
twice a day gives advantages over injection once
a day because it keeps the hCG levels in the
system more level.
Although I haven't compiled the data I have
observed, I believe my conclusions are logical
and realistic. I am very happy with my results,
which you can view by clicking here
I don't think it is necessary to go to the
additional trouble & risk associated with
injections to achieve the best possible
outcome. I know that for me, and likely for
others, possibly you, not having to add the
stress of injections to the protocol is worth
any tiny advantage that they may have to offer
(again, I think this unlikely) so that my
ability to succeed is greatly enhanced, not to
mention the fact that stress inhibits weight
release. Please consider all these factors
before making your final decision on dosing
method.
Sublingual Technique: SL isn't a terribly difficult technique. You simply squirt the contents of your syringe or dropper into your mouth under your tongue and hold it there while it is absorbed.
It's really easy to just squirt the tiny amount of hCG mixture into your mouth under your tongue using the syringe & needle. You can do it in front of a mirror at first if you aren't confident that you can keep from sticking yourself. Even if you did, which is highly unlikely, it isn't going to hurt you as it is fairly sterile and would at most scratch the surface. If you don't want to do it that way, you can get a medicine dropper at your local pharmacy and squirt the mixture into that through the little hole at the bottom, keeping the glass tube of the dropper horizontal so that it will not run out or deep into the rubber bulb, then squirt it into your mouth with that.
As you salivate while holding the hCG mix under your tongue, don't swallow it, but hold it in your mouth as well. It shouldn't become a quantity to great to hold in your mouth, so don't worry about that. If it does, then you may swallow a bit of it. If it doesn't all stay under your tongue the entire time, no worries! In fact, it turns out that the area between cheek & gum also absorbs sublingually, so I reckon that's how chewing tobacco works! If there isn't much left under your tongue should you peek, that is probably because much of it was absorbed through the membranes there, which is the mechanism by which SL works. You will see that it is working, I feel certain of it! Just do your best and if it's in your mouth for a few minutes with most of it under your tongue, it's going to work. Personally, again, being a tad bit of a perfectionist, I keep it under my tongue for 20 minutes, but I have heard tell of folks only going for 5 and doing just fine!
If you don't allow it to absorb sublingually, but swallow it instead, it is degraded in stomach acid significantly so that you really won't get an optimal amount. Supplies:
It is possible to save $$$ by reusing
supplies when doing sublingual dosing. You
really don't need new amber vials for every mix. In
fact, I use the same ones for every 23 day round. I
would say you will need a new vial after 23 days
because the lid will be full of holes and start to
let air in after that many times of accessing for
your daily doses. But I do re-use the vial myself
due to financial constraints, as well as the
syringes and needles. Just clean those syringes &
needles out by flushing with water well after each
use. For more info go to
Mixing
Ingredients & Equipment
and/or
Sweeteners: I don't recommend anything with artificial sweeteners (e.g., Splenda, Aspartame, SweetnLow, etc.) on or off the Protocol. Those toxins are likely factors in causing the hypothalamus to do the crazy things we are trying to re-set it from! Although there are folks who have used those products and still had success on the Protocol, I feel that we are trying to optimize our results and will accomplish that more readily by avoiding toxins. Stevia is an excellent sweetener. You can find great flavored stevias, as well as the unadulterated powdered leaf (which some folks say doesn't have the bitter aftertaste) HERE. You may also find that the organic, vegan, Kosher, gluten-free, alcohol-free Flavorings found at the site below combine well with stevia to come up with even more options, including
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Temptation: (Also see 'Hunger') It is helpful to purchase the HCG Gourmet Cookbook because the recipes are good enough for the whole family...they just get to eat larger portions than you do. I encourage your family members living with you to try to eat some of the same things you will be eating, but lots more, of course. It is sooo important that they work with you and help you on this. Another critical issue: they need to help you out by getting all the things that will tempt you the most totally out of the house until you are done with the protocol. They need to understand that you are essentially a food addict at this point and it is very much like being an alcoholic or drug addict. Actually it is much harder because you can't just quit and, on top of that, everyone else is indulging in your 'drug' right in front of you quite often. So this needs to be addressed by the whole family for you to be successful. Please encourage them to watch this video to garner their very key support:
There should be no processed sugar or foods containing that in the house! Also anything else that you have a known weakness for that could throw you off. I personally will not even look at commercials on TV that are for food. I think Kevin Trudeau is correct that techniques are used by advertisers to 'hypnotize' us and we need to reprogram our brains. I won't allow my gaze to rest on forbidden foods when I encounter them in the store or restaurants because I have found that the longer I look, the harder it is to resist. I reckon it is a 'lust of the eyes' phenomenon.
One thing that has helped me that Muzzie taught
me is to think of the food smells from other
people's foods as aromatherapy. Like, I
wouldn't want to eat the scented candle I love
to smell because I know it isn't real food. So,
if I think of their food as aromatherapy and
realize that, for me, that isn't real food, I
can just enjoy the smell and not have to have
some to eat.
Also, if you feel you must break over at some point, try to let it be for just one thing a day. Just have that one thing and STOP! Worst case: allow one hour of indulgence and NO MORE! Don't let it make you stop the protocol. Keep going. A lot of folks have cheated and still made progress. It may not have been as much as they would have made otherwise, but it was more than if they had quit. You may also want to utilize some of the suggestions listed here: Hunger And remember:
Thyroid: I have thyroid probs: hypo & Hashimoto's. If you are on thyroid medication, anti-depressants, or even if you have tested as having a normal TSH, I encourage you to explore this site and get your hormones tested and have a plan to treat any imbalances before you embark on hCG. It is okay to be on your thyroid meds on the Protocol, even if your release rate is slightly reduced.
TOM
(for ladies, only: 'Time of Month')
Although the original protocol requires no dosing
during menses, this seems to be unnecessary when
doing sublingual, particularly if one is not
sexually active.
Sometimes these days
of no dosing during menses are referred to as 'skip
days', but that can also include the 1 day/week day
without dosing that is standard for the injection
method of dosing. Some S/L Dosing folks will
also skip that 1 day/week, but it doesn't seem to be
as critical for them. Simeons requires the
'Skip Days' once a week for injections due to
the risk of immunity otherwise (see
Immunity to HCG ).
Vegan:
A Vegan is different from a Vegetarian in that they
not only don't consume meat, but they also eliminate
eggs & dairy from their menus. I have chosen
to eat this way due to the massive evidence
uncovered in my research that indicates this is the
optimum nutritional profile for the human body.
Genesis 1:19 describes the original, ideal Edenic
food plan for man as vegan and, although we are
given permission later in Scripture to eat other
foods, I believe it was an allowance and not an
expression of YHVH's desire for us. Further,
with the atrocities committed at factory farms, when
we choose to eat meat and dairy we promulgate that
evil. There is a myriad of reasons to eat this
way! If you would like to know more, check out
High Raw Vegan implies that I am eating more than 85% of my foods uncooked and in their raw, natural state, in addition to being Vegan. The Hallelujah Diet is High Raw Vegan. Video Logs: I would recommend that you consider doing your own YouTube VLOG of your journey. It will help spread the word and help others, but I feel certain that you will find it really will help you as well! Kind of an accountability sort of thing, I reckon, but also the rush of helping others in a very important way. Just be sure to set it up so that all comments have to be approved so that you are in control. You will find my VLOG here:
VLCD (also Allowed Foods & Menu): This is an acronym for 'Very Low Calorie Diet'. That is the menu for the reduction phase, Phase 2, of the Protocol. It is limited to 500 calories a day of a specific menu of foods.
The first thing to remember is that the menu found here:
Beverages
Meat
Allowed meat is:
Vegetables
(HCGCoach.com does not recommend this as it has been
shown to increase cravings)
No fat, oil, butter, or dressing.
Sheepra's
Simple Shopping List for Groceries
It is important to keep track of your calories carefully, therefore I recommend that you use FitDay Calorie Counter to calculate your daily consumption. The best way I have found to do the VLCD is to PLAN AHEAD! This is an important practice for anyone who has bondage to food issues in all the phases.
Weight Release Rate: Before my wedding years ago, I went from 159 to 143, but it took 3 solid months of exercising at the club an hour and a half 5 days a week as well as major struggles with self control on what I ate. Now I can drop 16 lbs in 3 weeks with no exercise using hCG!!! It is such an answered prayer!
Weight release rates vary from person to
person, I have observed, based on a
variety of factors:
For this reason it is important to try
not to compare your weight release rate
with others. Instead try to stay
focused on the fact that this is likely
the most successful weight reduction
regimen you have ever experienced!
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