Question 1

please explain what do you know about the hcg diet plan and where can i find some good tasting hcg diet recipes?

Accepted Answer

HCG diet: The HCG diet has not been proven to be effective for long term weight loss. It suggests that you reduce calories to 500 calories and take a HCG supplement extracted from the urine of pregnant women. There has been one meta-analysis (pooled study) which evaluated several studies of patients on HCG. The study concluded that HCG is not effective for weight loss.

Question 2

what is hcg diet ?

Accepted Answer

HCG diet: The HCG diet, an extreme diet that involves injections of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).

Question 3

is hcg diet dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't sound safe: The HCG diet has a person eating 500 calories a day for more than a month. That's just one big slice of pizza a day. A 4-month old baby eats 500 calories a day. Anybody on 500 calories a day is on a starvation diet and will lose weight. It doesn't sound safe. Extremely low calorie diets don't work because the weight comes back when one starts eating again. Long-term lifestyle changes are needed.

Question 4

can i stop hcg diet early?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are doing the 500 cal diet, it is best to stop. That kind of diet is not safe and will not provide you with enough nutrients.

Question 5

what are hcg diet drops for?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Most people try to use human growth hormone for weight loss and for metabolism. It has never been proven to be effective when taken orally. Most of the oral products that are availible over the counter are not going to do much for you. I wouldnt waste your money.

Question 6

how does the hcg diet work?

Accepted Answer

Only 500 calorie/day: The HCG diet has a person eating 500 calories a day for more than a month. That's just one big slice of pizza a day. A 4-month old baby eats 500 calories a day. Anybody on 500 calories a day is on a starvation diet and will lose weight. It doesn't sound safe. Extremely low calorie diets don't work because the weight comes back when one starts eating again. Long-term lifestyle changes are needed.

Question 7

does the hcg diet really work?

Accepted Answer

No: Fda is warning consumers that HCG diet medications are considered unproven, and marketing them as diet aids is illegal.

Question 8

can i get sick on the hcg diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The diet often recommended with HCG injections is very restrictive, and people often will not feel well. Unfortunately HCG has not been shown helpful for losing weight. I can't recommend it.

Question 9

how exactly does the hcg diet work ?

Accepted Answer

Most people believe: the reason it "works" is because of the severe calorie restriction--500 kcal/day-- associated with it. Theoretically, HCG may exert some appetite suppressant qualities which make it easier to only eat 500 calories.  A pregnancy hormone,HCG is a pro-hormone and may promote other hormones, i.e. thyroid. Most authorities are skeptical of its safety and effectiveness. Target: 1200 cal/day + exercise.

Question 10

how many times can you complete the hcg diet?

Accepted Answer

Not working?: If you are having to do a diet plan over and over again then one must conclude that this particular diet is not working for you very well. Maybe  it is time to try something different and hopefully you will experience more success.

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