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Missing Ingredient for the HCG Diet Protocol?
The hCG diet protocol entails a specific reduced-calorie diet in the presence of low dose amounts of hCG. These are the two well-known components of the protocol. A third component that drives the protocol has recently come to light: cold adaptation. Altogether these are the ‘Big Three’ for getting optimal results. Cold adaptation can be viewed as the ‘missing ingredient’ of the Holy Trinity for weight loss. Indeed, it is the Holy Trinity for much, much more. [Read more…]
Losing More Than 30 Pounds on the HCG Diet
Keep two things uppermost in your mind when considering the hCG diet for losing more than 30 pounds. The first is that the pound a day loss is typically the upper limit. Rarely does anyone drop more than that. Second, the true hCG diet plan (i.e., using the real hCG hormone) is only good until resistance to the hormone sets in. Resistance begins after about six weeks of using the hormone, sometimes sooner. Here is what you have to know about preventing that from happening and so you can still lose more than 30 pounds. [Read more…]
How To Avoid The HCG Diet Plan
The hCG diet plan is a great protocol for boosting fat loss in a hurry. However, avoiding the repeat use of it should be the goal. Too many folks fall back on old lifestyle choices, regain weight, and then depend on hCG to rescue them. Here are a few simple steps to keep this from happening again. [Read more…]
Why Do You Gain Weight After The HCG Diet?
If you are one of the many folks who have gained their weight back after one or more successful runs through the hCG diet plan, take heart. The problem is most likely an easy one to fix. Here are the most important things to know. [Read more…]
HCG Diet Recent Research
The hCG diet has attracted very little attention by research scientists. Nevertheless, this particular recent study confirms the weight loss results of earlier research and uncovers some surprising bonus benefits. [Read more…]
Why the HCG Diet Plan Works
The hCG diet plan is hormone-driven. It works because it specifically enhances the metabolism of excess fat. In contrast, simply eating less, including starvation, leads to loss of muscle tissue. Here is how to tell the difference. [Read more…]
HCG Diet Plan – Negative Scientific Weirdness
The hCG diet plan has been solid for more than 50 years, which still does not stop conjecture that may or may not be backed by science. Here is some of the latest thinking that implies cause and effect, although there is no way to know for sure. [Read more…]
HCG Diet Plan And Fluid Retention
Fluid retention is a common problem during the hCG diet plan. It is a common problem in general, and it has nothing to do with drinking too much water. Here is what you should know. [Read more…]
HCG Diet Plan – Salt And Reducing
The hCG diet plan does not restrict salt. Indeed, any advice about cutting down on salt for reducing weight is bad. Here is why. [Read more…]