HCG Tips

Many people are searching for a quick weight-loss solution, and the HCG diet is quickly rising to the top of the quick weight-loss list. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadropin) sends a signal to the hypothalamus which controls your metabolism and tells it to mobilize fat storage. The HCG diet allows 500 calories a day while taking HCG drops or injections. Success with the HCG diet is possible, but there are some tips that can help increase your weight-loss.

HCG-Approved Recipes

While on the HCG diet, individuals are only allowed 500 calories per day. Because of the calorie restrictions, there are limited foods you can eat. HCG-approved recipes help add variety to your meals so you don't get burned out too quickly. These recipes help you make meals that friends and family can also enjoy.

Record Your Foods

Recording the foods you eat daily makes it easier to see where you need to improve in your calorie intake. By keeping a food journal, you are holding yourself accountable for the things that you eat right down to the cookies you had for a snack. When you see your weaknesses, you are less likely to give in to those temptations and more likely to make a healthier food choice. To make your record-keeping easier, use a small notepad that you can take with you wherever you go. Write down your foods as you go through your day so you won't forget anything. When you record your foods, also write down how much you ate to ensure accuracy in your daily calorie totals.

Follow the Rules

Dr. A. T. W. Simeons discovered the weight-loss effects of HCG in the early 1950s. The HCG diet has been fine-tuned over the years. Following the rules of the diet is the only way to ensure weight-loss results. Cheating on this diet by eating sugars, carbs or other foods not listed can result in a failure of weight-loss and loss of money you spent on the HCG injections or drops.