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HCG Protocol For Weight Loss

This is the first in a series of guest posts from author Mae Stanley.

Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions on using the HCG Protocol:

The HCG diet is considered one of the most effective ways to lose weight by many. A lot of people from around the world say that this diet has helped them drop excess pounds without any hassles. Conversely, there are a number of people who are skeptical about this diet as well.  So, in this article, I have tried to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this diet.  

What is the HCG diet?

It was formulated by Dr. Simeons, a British physician. It involves eating a VLC (very low calorie) diet and taking HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) – either in the form of pills or injections – to lose weight in a short period of time.

How do HCG injections help people lose weight?

Human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone produced in pregnant women by the cells which form the placenta. This hormone signals the hypothalamus to mobilize the fat stores in pregnant women. So, when people take HCG in the form of injections or pills, the fat stores in their body are mobilized by the hypothalamus and they tend to lose weight rapidly.

What is the VLC diet and what is its role in the HCG diet?

Very low calorie diet, as the name suggests, involves eating small servings of food which contain very low calories. While you are on this diet, you are supposed to consume only 500 calories a day. Your body, however, requires a lot more calories to support normal brain function. So, to compensate, it releases the fat stored in your body. As a result, you tend to lose thousands of calories of fat from your body every day and lose weight very quickly. 

How much weight can one lose by adhering to the HCG diet?

Proponents of this diet say that it is possible to lose anywhere from half a pound to three pounds a day by sticking to this diet.

Is it healthy to lose so much weight in such a short period of time?

Yes, it is healthy. HCG injections help you lose weight by burning the fat stores in your body. In other words, your body retains the lean muscle, vitamins, and essential minerals which are required for your health. So, this method of weight loss does not involve any major health risks.

Are HCG injections legal in the US?

Yes, they are legal. However, since it is not regulated at the federal level, each state has its own laws regarding HCG. So, in some states, it can be bought without prescription and in some states it is legal only by prescription. If you want to buy HCG from any other country, you definitely need a doctor’s prescription. In general, it is always advisable to consult your doctor before buying HCG.

Are there any side effects involved with this diet?

There are very little side effects but can include headaches.  However, these side effects are temporary and go away quickly once your body gets used to the change in metabolism induced by HCG injections.

Is there anything else one should know before getting started with this diet?

Yes, there are some important things you need to know before you get started. This diet is meant only for people who are very serious about losing weight. If you cannot stick to a low calorie diet, you will not get the results you want. So, self control and the will to lose weight are very important.

You should consult your doctor before you get started with this diet so that he can keep an eye on your progress and advise you accordingly. Most importantly, you should have the HCG injections administered by an experienced, licensed medical professional.  There are facilities that are not licensed to perform this procedure. There are also some retailers online and offline who sell fake HCG products which are not only ineffective, but are also dangerous to your health.

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Losing Weight With Hypnosis - It Really Works!

Losing weight can be easier than you ever thought possible. One thing that I never knew before I started my diet was that getting enough sleep makes such a huge difference. Many times people will eat when they are tired, adding to the problem of putting on extra pounds. I am using hypnosis for weight loss and it is working well for me after just a few weeks.

Another thing I have learned is that losing weight is more psychological than physical in nature. This means that we think about our weight in a different way than thin people do. This is obvious if you simply spend time with a slender person and watch how they deal with the issue of eating. Food is not an obsession with them, and they are more likely to only eat when they are truly hungry.

Exercise is another huge issue. Most overweight people will say that they do not like to exercise, when in reality they simply are not used to moving their body on a daily basis.

Once you make the decision to lose weight and keep it off, begin to think about the types of food you will eat, the number of hours you will sleep, and how you will get in some exercise every single day. Once you can make this a habit, you will no longer be on a diet. Instead, you will now be living a healthy lifestyle, which will naturally lead to weight loss and muscle gain.

Make the decision today to change your habits and change your life. I find that focusing on the process every day for 21 to 30 days is long enough to make a permanent change in my life.

Choosing The Diet Plan That Is Right For You

This is a guest post by Ruthan Brodsky.

Your weight is a balancing act between calories and what your body does to burn those calories. We are bombarded by fad diets that promise us counting carbs, eating tons of grapefruit, or taking this fabulous diet pill mentioned by you good friend who just lost 15 pounds will guarantee your pounds will melt. Monthly issues of every health, fitness, fashion, sports and consumer magazine describes the latest and the greatest and the newest plan for loosing weight.

Before you invest your time, money and effort in any diet plan you need to first find out which diet plan fits your needs and lifestyle.

Ask yourself these questions:

·Does the plan include foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products, nuts and seeds?

·Does the plan include food you like to eat and that you could eat for the next 10 or 20 years?

·Does the plan include foods you can find in your local grocery store?

·Are you allowed to eat your favorite foods? All foods?

·Does the plan fit your lifestyle and your budget?

·Does the plan include proper amounts of nutrients and calories to help you lose weight safely and effectively?

·Does the plan recommend that you engage in regular physical exercise?

If you answer no to any of these questions, you may want to keep looking for another diet plan. There are better plans out there for you.

Keep in mind that the meal plan or program should contain REAL food. Foods that are dehydrated and then packaged no not qualify as real food. Our bodies are designed to function on real, whole foods not glorified science experiments that can negatively impact your health. People often resort to these meals, shakes and bars because they are quick and easy. Grabbing some raw nuts, baby carrots and fruits are just as easy to grab and go.

The meal plan or program should also

Lose Weight With Hypnosis - It Really Works For Weight Loss

Have you ever thought about using hypnosis to lose weight? I had never even heard of this idea until I spoke with a hypnotherapist who was usingthis technique successfully with her pateients who were obese. She told me that it would begin working within the first day, so I gave it a try.

I have now lost fifteen pounds, and only listen to the audio recordings for about 15 minutes in the morning and again at night. I have lost my taste for sweets, and even look forward to going for a walk each morning. I encourage you to try this method and see ift works for you. Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or need to release even more weight, hypnosis may work for you as easily as it has worked for me.

Lose 10 Pounds In The Next 2-3 Weeks

In order to lose weight quickly and keep it off for good, you must do two things – eat less and exercise more. But this does not have to be difficult or cause you to have to change your lifestyle or eating habits drastically. By simply doing a few small things in your life you can lose the excess weight that has been holding you back in various areas of your life. Think about the life you could have if you lost twenty pounds or even more. It is possible by following the following suggestions.

·         Eliminate just one of the foods that has caused you to gain weight. Think of it as a food category. For me it was cookies. When I stopped eating cookies I eliminated any type of cookie from my diet, without completely depriving myself of sugar. This made a difference right away. Think about the categories of foods you are currently eating that cause you to

Lose Weight And Keep It Off With A Low Glycemic Index Diet

Do you need to lose forty pounds or even more? Losing weight does not have to mean that you must starve yourself. Simply by choosing the right foods, you are able to eat as much as you currently eat and still lose weight. The more weight you need to lose, the faster you will be able to drop those unwanted foods by making the right food choices.

One way is by eating foods that have a low glycemic index. The glycemic index of a food, specifically of a carbohydrate, refers to

Change Your Behavior And Lose More Weight

Losing weight can be achieved more easily by changing some basic behavior patterns. Once you accept these changes into your daily life, you will lose weight and keep it off for the rest of your life. Here are some ways to get started with changing your behavior and building new habits that will support a healthy lifestyle.

Take a look at your eating and exercise patterns and see if they were learned behaviors or if you have developed them over the past several years. Many times we do exactly what we were taught and this can lead to unhealthy choices. Other times we do what has become comfortable in our daily life due to stress

Raw Foods Will Help You Lose Weight Quickly

Raw food will work very well if you are trying to lose weight more quickly than on a traditional diet. There are many choices of foods that you can eat and you will see the weight drop off of you almost immediately. Here are 7 tips to losing weight quickly. • Choose foods that are easy to take with you when you are away from home. These foods include raw vegetables such as carrots and apples, whole wheat grains and cereals, fruits, and organic juices. • Do your shopping in advance so that you will have enough for the week. You may have to buy some things, like bananas, more often or they will go bad. • Prepare foods such as cous cous and brown rice in quantity so they will last for several meals. • If you are out at a restaurant, order a salad and ask for steamed vegetables to go with it. You will have more food to eat than if you ordered a regular dish from the menu, and it will be healthier as well. • Invite people over to your house and share some of your new dishes with them. This will serve two purposes. First, your friends will see that you are serious about losing weight, and secondly, they will feel like you are including them in the process. This will be beneficial for all of you. • Look for a farmer’s market in your area. Almost every city, no matter what the population, has a farmer’s market where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables that are free from pesticides. • Be sure to drink enough water whether you are dieting or not. Water cleanses the bloodstream and keeps you hydrated. Follow these 7 tips to start losing weight quickly. You may also want to use a master cleanse diet if you need to lose thirty pounds or more. This system is working well for me. I have now lost more than 20 pounds in less than a month.

Losing Weight As You Get Older - Is It Really More Difficult?

Losing weight and dieting can be a long struggle before you see any results. I am using a program that you can find out more about here. If you find yourself struggling with trying to take off some weight, here are some ideas about how to do it more quickly.

• Eat foods that are high in fiber. These foods will fill you up and move through your system more quickly than other foods. High fiber foods include any kind of beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. These foods are also lower in calories, allowing you to eat more of them.
• Exercise in the morning before you eat anything. This will allow your body to burn more fat. If you are going to exercise again later in the day, wait until you have not eaten for at least three hours. This will increase your body’s fat burning capability while increasing your metabolism at the same time.
• Ask people you know about diets that have worked for them. People are always willing to share their success stories about weight loss with anyone who is interested.
• Think back to what has worked for you in the past. Over the years we tend to forget how we lost weight in the past.

Even though it may be more difficult to lose weight as you get older, there are still many diets that will give you very quick results. You may be able to lose the weight you need to take off in a much shorter amount of time than you ever thought possible. Be open to new ways of losing weight and you will be successful.

Diet and Weight Loss Update

It has now been two weeks since I started my new diet and weight loss program. I have lost 16 pounds, and have more energy than ever. Tomorrow I will go on the Master Cleanse again for three days. This is where I will only drink my lemonade drink and also drink plenty of distilled water as well.

This week I have been eating oatmeal in the morning, topped with ground flax seeds, glutamine powder, cinnamon, ground oat bran, and ground psyllium. I also add some cold pressed, whole leaf aloe vera juice, fresh bluberries and strawberries. At lunch I eat