HCG and Weight Loss
Obesity is a big problem in the U.S. with two out three adults considered overweight if not already obese. Being overweight increases the risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes. Losing excess weight is not an easy matter as many are finding out. Even with the abundance of special diets, exercise and weight loss pills, weight problems persist. In the crowded weight-loss industry, there are solutions that hold some promise when it comes to jump-starting weight loss, and the hCG injectable protocol is one of them.
Understanding hCG
Human metabolism is a complex process. Some individuals may be successful at tweaking their diet and exercise regimen to lose weight while many others struggle and fail to make a dent in their weight loss goals in spite of trying every weight loss solution on the market. If this describes you, it may be time to consider the hCG protocol. hCG stands for human chorionic gonadotrophin. The protocol revolves around the use of hCG injectables, which is a hormone that is produced in very limited quantities in both men and women. Pregnant women produce increasing levels of hCG, which is essentially a complex of amino acids. In medicine, hCG may be used in fertility treatments, as a tumor marker or as an anabolic steroid to boost physical performance.
The hCG Protocol as Weight Loss Solution
There are two components of the hCG program: limiting intake to 800 calories per day and regular injections of hCG that may be combined with vitamin B12. The rationale behind this strategy is to trigger rapid yet sustainable weight loss and to target fat stores instead of muscle tissue. The addition of vitamin B12 distributes the hCG effects to fat cells instead of muscle tissue so that the injectables eliminate non-essential fat without affecting muscle mass. The diet itself is limited to smaller than normal servings of protein, vegetables and fruit. Meals are scheduled several times throughout the day, and hCG is administered daily. The diet period is anywhere from four to eight weeks, during which you can expect to lose one to two pounds a day. Restricting calories encourages the body to reset its metabolism while maintaining hCG levels during this period is essential to preserving muscle tissues.
Ensuring Weight Loss Success
The hCG weight-loss program follows a four-phase schedule, but the duration of each phase may be flexible depending on your results.
• During the loading phase, you will be encouraged to eat without caloric restriction. You will be building up your stores during this phase.
• Phase 2 gets into the nitty-gritty of the program with drastic reductions in your calorie intake. During this phase, you are encouraged to identify your eating triggers and to avoid situations that may set off eating binges. Your healthcare provider will administer hCG injections during this phase.
• Phase 3 requires sticking with the restricted meal plans although hCG injections will no longer be needed. During the third phase, you will be asked to record your daily weight daily to make sure that weight loss is sustained.
• The maintenance phase is less restrictive than phases 1 and 2. The goal is to encourage healthy choices to avoid rebound weight gain and ensure sustained weight loss for the long term. To ensure weight loss success with the hCG protocol, you will need to work with a qualified health care provider. Prescription hCG is FDA-approved while any over-the-counter hCG formulation may be a health risk. To learn more about hCG and weight loss, contact Alex Benji Aesthetic Solutions NY.
