HCG Phases
Phase 1: Loading
There are two important phases to the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD). The first phase is what we call LOADING. Immediately upon starting with the hCG, the patient must initialize the protocol by eating excessively for the first 2 days – solid. This is not a joke. There is good reason to do this. During the first 2 days you need to eat as much as possible of all kinds of foods to the point of being past full. If you aren’t hungry, eat anyway. If you don’t feel like having another sandwich, eat it anyway. Healthy food would be nice, but not required during this phase.
Loading properly prepares you for the next phase of the VLCD – the LOW CALORIE phase. Those who do not LOAD properly have a much slower start and many suffer with hunger pangs.
Phase 2: VLCD
VLCD is short for Very Low CalorieDiet. On the protocol, the patient will be having 2 meals a day, 250 calories each, making a total of 500 calories total. Since the body normally uses around 2500 calories per day, the Hypothalamus will use the 500 calories from your two meals, and take the rest of what it needs from your Abnormal Fat.
If you have prepared yourself properly during the loading phase, the HCG will reduce or eliminate your hunger. Impulse eaters must apply will power against any psychological urges to eat, or to fight off cravings.
Also, since the Hypothalamus is ‘dumping’ fat into your blood stream, you must drink at least 1/2 gallon of water per day – more is preferable. Drinking water is the way to get the fat flushed out of your body. Do not drink carbonated water drinks or soda pop for your water – this type of water will not wash the fat out of your system properly.
PHASE 3: Maintenance
The maintenance phase is the phase after completing the hcg injections or sublingual medicines. The first 3 weeks is very Atkins-like…you eat lots more protein and vegetable/fruit. You can add oils, nuts, seeds, and some dairy into your diet. The calorie intake is 1200-1500. After those 3 weeks, then you do 3 weeks of adding a few whole grain carbs in…brown rice and quinoa are good starts. Still shoot for 1500-1800 calories per day.
Exercise is very important for this phase. Start walking or going to the gym and you will maintain your new SEXY shape forever!
Advances
Over the years since Dr. Simeons established his ‘Weight Loss Cure Protocol’ in the 50’s, there have been huge advances in medical diagnostic, testing and monitoring equipment. Nutritional science has also provided additional support items that are making the diet protocol easier and even more effective.
In the early days, patients would enroll in Dr. Simeons program and travel to his spa in Switzerland where they would be isolated from outside influences and temptations. Today, patients are left on their honor to apply the techniques of the ‘Protocol’ themselves. With even more unhealthy food and personal care choices than ever before, patients today must be properly informed with relation to food, supplements, personal care products, cosmetics, etc.
The following information will be valuable to the patient who wants to make the most effective application of Dr. Simeons protocol in his life.