Overeating (Loading) Phase
This phase consists of the first 2 days. Build up normal fat stores by eating a diet high in calories and fat. Eat as much as you want and whatever you want. Eat every few hours. Take HCG Homeopathic drops as directed.
HCG Phase 1 Protocol
Some people have greater success if they do a colon cleanse before they start the hCG weight loss diet program.
Phase 1 (P1) of the Hcg diet protocol is a two day gorge period, you would start taking your hcg drops (10 drops 30 minutes before meals three times a day). Make sure to hold the drops under your tongue for 2- 5 minutes and don't drink anything for 15 minutes before or after taking the drops.
For the next two days of phase one, you may eat anything you like, focus on fats instead of sugars. The purpose of this is to build a healthy level of structural fat in your body and to keep you from getting hungry during phase two of the diet. Eating foods high in sugar during the gorge days may also increases cravings and makes the hCG diet more difficult to stay on, Avoid those foods that are high in sugar.
People who skip this phase often will experience hunger pangs during phase two of the diet. This is important, don't skip this part of the protocol. Eat everything you would not eat normally. You will gain a few pounds for these two days, but it will come off fast in the next few days. Don't forget the cheesecake!
PHASE 2:
500 Calorie Phase (VLCD= Very Low Calorie Diet)
500 Calorie Phase (VLCD= Very Low Calorie Diet)
This phase consists of the next 21 days or 38 days (depending on if you chose the 23 or 40 day Protocol). Two meals of 3.5 oz of protein, plus vegetables, fruits, small amount of grains. Take HCG Diet Drops as directed.
The goal of Phase 2 of the HCG diet is to lose weight. it is very important to follow the HCG protocol to the tee or you will experience lower weight loss results. HCG by itself does not produce any weight loss results, only by following the diet along with usage of the HCG oral drops, you will be able to obtain your goals.
Starting with Day 3, continue taking the HCG three times a day, 10 drops at a time for up to 40 days. Follow the diet protocol outlined below. If you lose more than 34 pounds, stop phase 2 and move on the phase 3.
| Breakfast: | Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Saccharin or Stevia may be used. | |
| Lunch: | 1.100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The chicken breast must be removed from the bird. 2. One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage. Greens are 2 cups except Fennel 1 1/2 cups and Chicory greens 1 cup. Tomatoes are 1 cup serving size. 3. One bread stick (grissino, 20 calories) or two Melba toast rounds. 4. An medium sized apple, medium sized orange, or a handful of strawberries or one-half grapefruit. | |
| Dinner : | The same four choices as lunch (above.) |
Drinks and Seasonings
The juice of one lemon daily is allowed for all purposes.
Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, sweet basil, parsley, thyme, marjoram, etc., may be used for seasoning, but no oil, butter or dressing.
Tea, coffee, plain water, or mineral water (2 liters of water per day is recommended) are the only drinks allowed, but they may be taken in any quantity and at all times. We recommend a healthy brand of coffee that taste good black and organic green tea available at.
The fruit or the bread stick may be eaten between meals instead of with lunch or dinner, but not more than than four items listed for lunch and dinner may be eaten at one meal.
No medicines or cosmetics other than lipstick, eyebrow pencil and powder may he used without special permission according to Dr. Simeons' protocol, however because of changes over the last 50 years, we recommend that you do not change your medications without consulting your doctor first. Most people do just as good while taking medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid and many others, however if you are taking diabetes or blood pressure medications, you should be monitored by your doctor, One of the positive side effects of the hCG diet is that blood pressure and sugar levels have a tendency to drop. Vitamins are permitted and is recommended that you at least take Vitamin B-12 daily.
Portions and specially prepared unsweetened, low calorie foods
"In many countries specially prepared unsweetened and low Calorie foods are freely available, and some of these can be tentatively used. the total daily intake must not exceed 500 Calories if the best possible results are to be obtained, that the daily ration should contain 200 grams of fat-free protein and a very small amount of starch." From Dr Simeons' "Pounds and Inches." The manuscript can be found here .
Important Highlights:
- The 500 calorie limit must always be maintained.
- 2 small apples are not an acceptable exchange for "1 apple."
- Very occasionally we allow egg - boiled, poached or raw - to patients who develop an aversion to meat, but in this case they must add the white of three eggs to the one they eat whole.
- Cottage cheese made from skimmed milk is available 100 grams may occasionally be used instead of the meat
Personal Care and Beauty Products on the hCG Diet:
- We do permit the use of lipstick, powder and such lotions as are entirely free of fatty substances. We also allow brilliantine to be used on the hair but it must not be rubbed into the scalp. Obviously sun-tan oil is prohibited.
- Aspirin and birth control are allowed on the Simeons hCG Diet.
- No massage of any kind.
PHASE 3:
Maintenance PhaseFor 3 weeks, eat as much as you want. However, you are not allowed to eat starches and sugar.As you can see, this system isn’t all that complicated but it does require a change in your eating habits.
The purpose of phase 3 of the HCG diet is to maintain the weight loss achieved by resetting a new weight set point in your body. Once you stop taking HCG drops, you will need to stay on the 500 calorie diet for three days, After the three days the HCG will have exited your body. For the following three week period, you are to avoid eating sugar or starches. You will eat around a 2000 calorie diet, more if you work out or play sports hard. The object is to stay within 2 pounds above or below the last weight you recorded while still taking HCG. If you exceed the two pound window, you should do a *steak day to take it back off. if you lose more than two pounds from your last HCG weight, then you need to eat more.
For people who gain all there weight back, they usually failed at this part of the diet. it is vital that you stay on this for three weeks or you will return to the prior weight you were before the diet. We have to retrain your body to accept and maintenance this new weight by being constant for 3 weeks. Remember you can eat anything on this stage except sugar and starches. The Weight Loss Cure Guide has a big list of what foods contain sugar and starch and those that are safe to eat. I recommend that everyone obtain a copy of the book and read it first.
Phase 4 - Keeping Healthy
Phase 4 is really what you will do for the rest of your life. You will slowly introduce sugar and starches back into your diet in small amount while keeping an eye on the scale. The bigger focus is on optimal health at this stage. Again in the HCG Weight Loss Cure Guide Book, there is a list of things that you will want to do to remain healthy.
