Weight Loss
The program consists of:
The first appointment is for an evaluation and explanation of the plan. If the patient would like to begin the program, lab work is ordered and an exam performed.
The patient will come back for the second appointment to evaluate laboratory values and to start on the HCG injections and diet. The diet and exercise program are very easy to follow. A prescription for the HCG is given to the patient along with instructions on how to perform the injections. The patient will receive emails or phone calls from the clinic daily to report progress and discuss problems. The patients who are able to come to the clinic daily will receive their medicine here with weight counseling and motivation. Patients have reported 1 lb of weight loss a day. The HCG mobilizes fat to be burned more efficiently and also relieves hunger pangs in most patients.
The initial consultation is $250 and this will applied to the cost of the program.
If the patient wants to lose more. It is very good for obese patients. They wait 2 weeks and begin the program again.
$1500 for the 26 day program
$2500 for the 44 day
What is hCG?
hCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the substance almost completely controls the woman's metabolic functions. Generally, the hCG used in the diet protocols, is synthetic.
How much weight will I lose with the hCG diet?
Most hCG dieters report a loss of 1 to 2 lbs a day. At the very least, .5 pound a day, and at the most, 3 + lbs a day. 1 lb is generally lost in the first day. Factors that guarantee faster weight loss include adding/increasing vegetable intake and mixing salad with each meal. Fiber intake is extremely important, as is water intake.
Who is a right candidate for hCG Diet Shots?
The majority of men and women can use hCG injections for weight loss. It is recommended that dieters consult a physician concerning your weight loss, along with the appropriate implementation of the hCG protocol. The physician will NOT permit hCG weight loss injections for women who are pregnant or nursing.
How about safety and side effects of hCG Diet Shots?
There are rarely side effects reported while using hCG diet shots, or oral hCG for weight loss. When the hCG shots are used for fertility reasons, the larger amount is known to cause occasional headaches, and pregnancy symptoms. However, the amount differences between the hCG diet protocol and hCG used for fertility purposes is significantly different in quantity.
Will I gain the weight back after the hCG diet?
After the hCG diet, you will find your appetite has changed, your eating behavior will be changed and your body will of course, have changed. This is the perfect opportunity to adopt that healthy lifestyle to maintain your weight.
You will find a minimum amount of exercise will be sufficient for maintaining a very healthy body- from yoga, to 15 minutes of cardio a day, or whatever you enjoy, that gets your heart moving. With your hypothalamus reset, your metabolism will be different and you will be able to eat moderately without feeling the need to overeat.
