Phase 2 is the real weight loss phase of the HCG Diet where you will consume only 500 calories per day. It does not sound like much but this phase is the key to prompt the hormone to use those stored fats as the main source of energy. Phase 2 officia...

Menstruation is one of the most common interruptions during the HCG Diet that Dr. Simeon addresses in his manuscript “Pounds and Inches”. According to him, one must stop taking the HCG during the period and resume it as soon as the menstrual cycl...

Cheating on the HCG diet is forbidden and it’s not something that any HCG Diet guru can promote.  Cheating actually is forbidden as to any other diet. There are several dos and don’ts that you must follow and any deviation from the rules equals ...

Your body responds to weight loss in different ways during the HCG Diet. One of these is the not so very welcoming bathroom trouble- constipation. How to prevent constipation? Eat more fibers on the HCG Diet! Your body needs fiber for a lot of reason...

The HCG Diet is a fad diet that’s recently been stealing the attention of many dieters seeking weight-loss nirvana not only in the US. Actually, it’s not a new concept since it’s been available in the market for more than decades already. The e...

Having a terrible feeling of food cravings and hunger that lasts for a few days to a few weeks perhaps is the hardest part in almost any diets. Food cravings are the dieter’s worst enemy. It’s one of the reasons why a lot of dieters have a proble...

 Losing weight with the HCG Diet can be pretty tough even when you think you are doing everything right. So, before you begin with the protocol, it’s vital to read the manuscript first. Be familiar with the details in each phase. Here are common m...

There are always road bumps when you try to overcome challenges even when you’re on the HCG diet. Stalls may happen to almost all dieters and it’s natural. Most stalls are just 4 to 6 days shorter and you shouldn’t worry at all because there ar...

An Apple Day on an HCG Diet can break a stall. An HCG Diet stall as others call it plateau happens from 3 to 4 days where you are not losing weight. Some dieters don’t really understand how an HCG Diet Apple Day works, so we answer some of your que...

Shopping for foods you’ll need during the HCG diet ahead of time is a major key to having a successful diet. However, the BIG question is, are you going to shop for the entire protocol or just for a week’s worth of food at a time? Here are the sh...

The HCG Diet is designed to be easy but it can be quite challenging during the first week if you do it for the first time. One of the hardest parts is learning the requirements and sticking to them by all means. The trick is, customize your diet but ...

The HCG Diet seems complicated due to many restrictions but honestly, it is NOT. It may seem tough but it’s pretty straightforward. You just need to be REALLY familiar and adhere to the protocol and all is well. If you can’t follow simple guideli...

Want to know how to cheat and still lose weight on the HCG Diet? If you are approaching the point where you can no longer resist your cravings, then cheat but do it properly! There are ways to cheat and still manage to lose weight. There are also way...

As HCG dieters, you are greeted with endless possibilities to cheat. Though we keep on telling you not to cheat, we also know that you have moments of weakness and that you’ll eventually give in to the temptation. Now, if you mess up, do not give u...

Cheating while on the HCG Diet happens to the best of us whether we like it or not. Even though we are aware that cheating will do no good to use but somewhere along the way, we make mistakes. Why cheat on the HCG Diet? Reason #1: Cheating is almost ...

Phase 1 of the HCG Diet, also known as “loading days” or “gorging days” is as important as the rest of the Phases of the HCG Diet. However, many dieters do not load properly because they find it counter-productive. What’s the point of eatin...

  Hunger peaks on the 5th and 6th day of the HCG Diet. So what do you do during these days? The good news is that while your hunger peaks on the 5th and 6th day, so is your weight loss. While you are hungry and frustrated during the first few da...

You might be thinking of getting a new bikini for this summer or plan a trip to your hometown to see all your old friends and show off your beach body. All those are fun positive thoughts but don’t get too caught up thinking about the results witho...

Despite getting enough sleep, controlling your hunger and correctly taking your phase 2 meals but still, you aren’t losing weight, then what? Is giving up your only option? Before you’ll think of “giving up” remember that this protocol is des...

Here are some tips to help you out in each meal while on Phase 2 of the HCG Diet: Breakfast Use only one tablespoon of milk within 24 hours. Do not use sugar to sweeten your coffee or tea. Use Stevia or Saccharin instead of sugar. Stay away from flav...

One of the easiest ways to help you lose weight while on the HCG diet is to use spices in spicing up your meal. Spices do not just add flavors but they also help you lose weight. Spices also come with a lot of healthful benefits. Some spices, however...

Following the HCG Diet protocol is very important so you can get the best losses. This includes having the correct food portion sizes of the approved HCG Diet foods. HCG Diet approved protein foods Dr. Simeon was very specific when it comes to the po...

NO fat, HIGH protein, VERY low carb and eating ONLY the HCG Diet allowable food is what makes this diet a distinctive one. Maintaining a 500 calorie diet is NO joke- a tiring process. NO worries because we’ve compiled a 1-week sample of meal plan t...

When to do the 26 days round?You can choose to do the 26 days protocol if you do not have much to lose. Here, you will have your shot of the HCG hormone beginning the first day of your journey with the HCG Diet. You’ll need 23 injections for this r...

Here are the five main areas in your body where you can inject the HCG: Your abdomen or the belly area Your abdomen is the most recommended area of your body for your HCG injections.  Do not inject too close to the belly button. You need to stay awa...

HCG is injected only ONCE a day, typically in the morning. Usually, it can take you about a minute or two and finally you’re done! However, the BIG question is “How much should you inject?” According to the original protocol of Dr. Simeon, the ...

Your HCG injections are ready, but are you? Most HCG dieters, especially the newbies out there panic and forget almost everything they’ve told once they are on their own. Injecting the HCG is so easy and painless that most dieters do it every day w...

Mixing your HCG injections is so easy with our easy to follow mixing instructions. No need to worry because we’ll walk you through each step as you go on your way in dropping those pounds and in achieving the dreamed body that you always wanted. WH...

Phase 2 of the HCG Diet substantially limit your calorie intake to 500 calories a day and sometimes 800 calories a day. Below are the ONLY foods you are allowed to eat on phase 2 of the HCG Diet. WHAT TO EAT HCG Diet protein options: Shrimp Lobster C...

To avoid any pitfalls during the HCG Diet phase 2, we’ve compiled helpful tips on one page just for you! Once you’re done with phase 2, see to it that you take after pictures and measurement of your body to see how far you have come. It will also...

Phase 2 of the HCG Diet is the REAL heart of the program. It is also known as the very low calorie diet or the 500 calorie diet because here, you only eat 500 calories or so a day. Phase 2 is both the hardest yet the most rewarding part of the HCG Di...

Being overweight or worse being obese is a serious problem not just in the US but also in other parts of the world. The search for a perfect weight loss measure is a never-ending journey. One of the tried and tested by thousands weight loss program i...

Phase 1 of the HCG Diet gives you the chance to eat whatever you want to eat- pizza, cheesy- creamy pasta, fried foods; name it-nothing is off limit. But aren’t you trying to lose weight? Yes, you do but the goal of phase 1 is to fill up your fat s...

Phase 1 of the HCG diet usually lasts 2 to 3 days. Here, you must increase your calorie and fat intake focusing on high-fat foods. Again, the goal of this phase is to interfere with the way your body stores fat in preparation for the very low calorie...

The HCG Diet is proven to have worked with hundreds and thousands of dieters since its conception. Dr. Simeons, the original creator of the HCG diet have tested his research to both men and women in ensuring both will have optimum weight loss result....

The first phase of the HCG Diet is the Loading phase. The success or failure of the succeeding phases is largely dependent on how well you do during the loading days. This phase typically lasts between 2 to 3 days. The loading phase is sometimes call...

HCG Diet is not just a random diet with no basis at all. Dr. ATW Simeon, the original creator of the HCG Diet found after years and years of research and thousands of patients that combination of the HCG hormone plus the super low calorie intake can ...

HCG Diet is a super low calorie diet associated with a dramatic weight loss up to one pound a day. The extremely low calorie intake each day is done along with the daily injection of the HCG hormone in certain dosages. The HCG Diet plan has 3 phases:...

Hi, my name is Wanda. I was pushing 220 pounds and I could not stand to look at myself in the mirror. I could not stand to see the reflection back of myself. If I have to compare how I used to look back before its way too different from how I look no...

Nicey’s Success Story: Starting weight: 157 pounds End Weight:135 pounds Number of rounds: 1 long round Total weight loss on one round of HCG injections: 22 pounds She learned about HCG Diet from her friend’s sister who lost 22 pounds in just 6 w...

I am writing to let you know how grateful I am and my wife with the HCG Diet. Dieting is not really my language but due to some health issues, one of my doctor’s recommendation and I think is necessary is to lose weight. I was diagnosed with being ...

I definitely love the HCG Diet! I am 58 years old and a menopause. I have been searching for years and years to find what will help me lose weight. I don’t actually need to lose that much. I just need to lose around 40 pounds. However, since I’ve...

I have started with my HCG Diet injection 3 weeks ago and I have lost quite a good amount of weight- 18 pounds! The fat rolls on my hips were not the same as three weeks ago. Their getting a bit not so firm anymore and I love the results I’m gettin...

Do you have any new year’s plan? What does New Year mean for everybody? Planning to change a lifestyle is part of the New Year. This is the time to plan things for the better. So, why not include weight loss as part of your New Year plan? Start to ...

Before I started the HCG Diet, I was 237 pounds. I learned about it from my sister who has been through her second cycle. A first she didn’t tell me about it. I only noticed that she has lost a great amount of weight and I was so impressed with it....

She lost 21.4 pounds during her first round with the HCG Diet On her second round, she lost another 19 pounds Her total weight loss is 40.4 pounds in two rounds with HCG Diet She has tried several weight loss programs before and nothing seemed to wor...

She lost 21.4 pounds during her first round with the HCG Diet On her second round, she lost another 19 pounds Her total weight loss is 40.4 pounds in two rounds with HCG Diet She has tried several weight loss programs before and nothing seemed to wor...

I am a dialysis caregiver for more than 10 years already. I have seen lots and lots of obese patients who undergo dialysis every week. But I have this one particular friend of mine with the most heart-warming story. Her name is Rea. She needs to lose...

My name is Debra. I have tried losing weight for almost 10 years. I could not stand to look at myself in the mirror because what I can see was a different me- a very heavy me of 200 pounds. I have tried every diet available in the planet but everythi...

My name is Alison and I am 28 years old. I have lived an active life. I was physically fit and I received many compliments from that. The gym was my life- I do a lot of weight lifting, spinning and kickboxing until I have a back injury due to an acci...

I was so afraid to do the HCG Diet because in my mind nothing can replace the advice of a doctor. I have read on the internet before about a certain HCG user who has had a heart attack and I was so afraid about the scary thing I’ve read on the inte...

She has been dieting for 20 years and HCG diet was the ONLY program that has worked for her. In just one round of HCG injections, she’s 30 pounds lighter and able to breathe better. Initial weight: 277 pounds Number of rounds: 3 Amount of weight lo...

Lost 190 pounds! Their basic stats: Combined weight loss 190 pounds Number of months: 10 months Number of rounds: 4 rounds of HCG injections Average weight loss per month: 20-40 pounds Jeremy’s initial weight: 320 pounds Health Issues: Anemic strok...

Weight Loss: 32 pounds How did I do it? One round of HCG injection My weight loss wakeup call: I was hired as an orientation guide at my school college-it was my first job. I was required to dress up for my work. So I decided to go shopping for colla...

Losing weight for me was not an easy process. It requires a lot of commitment so I can make a lifelong change. All my life, I have been dieting. I have tried countless known diet hoping that I would wake up the next day skinny. But none worked for me...

Losing 40 pounds in just one round is not ideal at all. Those who start doing the HCG diet don’t always aim for the maximum number of pounds in just one round. Instead, they take a small bite before trying to eat all the cooking. Most dieters prefe...

Many overweight dieters were actually responsible eaters. Many exercised not by incidents only. However, due to some health issues like the hormonal imbalances, thyroid and adrenal problems they just gained weight. They couldn’t even lose it no mat...

HCG diet is a very strict diet. It combines the injection of HCG hormone and a harsh calorie limitation of 500 calories a day to support weight loss. You can have 2 servings of 100 grams of protein, limited choices of veggies and fruits. During the d...

You don’t have to eat ALL the 500 calories on your Phase 2 of the HCG diet. Of course, there are guidelines for you to follow. And that is what we’re going to discuss below. But first, let take a look at what Dr. Simeons has to say about this pro...

Before giving HCG diet a second chance here is what you need to know to make sure you will not fail this time. Common problems during your first diet with HCG There are plenty of dieters out there who fail during their first try with HCG diet. But ma...

HCG diet is a breakthrough in the dietary industry. It allows you to lose weight faster with a very little side effect. In fact, you can lose an average of one pound a day in the HCG diet.  But there are occasions that you will fail. Failure can be-...

Knowing how HCG diet work is your key to weight loss success. Below are some of the common but untrue misconceptions about this ground-breaking diet that can prevent you from being successful on the program. HCG diet is a fad diet that won’t work l...

  Muscle loss is a common side effect of any weight loss plans. Majority of the weight that you will lose is water and muscles. And losing your hard-earned muscle is the worst thing that can happen. This is because you fail to take into account ...

Are you one of those who find trouble sleeping when on the HCG diet? Don’t worry because you are not alone. Trouble sleeping when on the HCG diet isn’t uncommon. It only shows that the hormones are doing their job. The hormones are actively worki...

Often times we underestimate the importance of sleep. It’s either we stay up late at night trying to finish whatever things we need for the next day or we simply watch our favorite late night show. Sometimes, we wished we didn’t have to sleep at ...

Nowhere in the HCG diet protocol says you can’t have salt in your diet.  The manuscript says that: “Though we allow the free use of salt, the daily amount taken should be roughly the same, as a sudden increase will, of course, be followed by...

Sugar isn’t inherently evil as you think. In fact, your body uses sugar in order to survive. Your body burns the sugar into energy necessary for life. However, sugar can sabotage your body which makes you fat. Simple- when your sugar intake exceeds...

  There are lots of sugar-free drinks that you can see at the grocery store every day. But you are not allowed to have them while on the HCG diet. It’s a bit puzzling, right? In fact, it would be much better if you never drank them again in yo...

Summertime and you’re on HCG diet??? No worries because we’ve got you covered! Before you go diving out head first into the pool of HCG disaster you may want to map a plan out. Below are lists of tips that will help you survive the summer heat wh...

A lot of dieter thinks that summer is not the perfect time to do the HCG diet. However, this common notion is not that ideal. You can start dieting any time of the year. Some even start with their diet during the holiday season. It just depends on yo...

Dr. Simeons eliminated sugar and starches on P2 and P3 of HCG diet for a reason. Both are known to cause several health issues. High consumption of sugar and starch leads to diabetes. Even if your BMI is normal, you should limit your sugar intake. Bo...