Weight Loss Phase of HCG

In this case, you will most likely use the 125 IU or the 150 IU.  Typically, you will get an injection once a day in the morning.

Note that different people may need to adjust their doses from one round to another.

Before adjusting your dose, make sure to speak with your doctor.

HCG Pellets and drops are relatively uncommon compared to injections.  However, they are still an option.

If you opt for HCG pellets, you will need to take one pellet per day.  Sometimes, people cut the tablet in half to divide the dose into two.

Online HCG pharmacies usually sell the 500 IU tablet.  Since a lot of the active ingredient will be lost during digestion, the HCG tablet comes with a higher dose compared to injections.

500 Calories

In the original protocol by Dr. Simeon, he stated that people should not exceed 500 calories per day. Today, most people follow this protocol or a variation close to it.

While 500 calories should be enough, thin individuals and those with a labor-intensive job may need to consume more calories. The extra is typically around 100–250 calories.

800 Calories

The 800-calorie protocol is more common in weight loss clinics. Individuals who find that 500 calories are not enough will appreciate this option.

Some people would argue that following the 800-calorie protocol makes you feel better during the weight loss phase while leading to similar results compared to the 500-calorie protocol.

Despite the clear effectiveness of both protocols, it can be challenging to choose a specific one.

Therefore, the best way to make a choice is by:

• Consulting with your doctor
• Trying each protocol during different rounds to see what works best for you

Instead of precisely eating 500 or 800 calories every day, opt for the amount of food that eliminates hunger and cravings.

With that said, make sure to add the two 100 gram portions of protein every day.  Sometimes, you will consume fewer than 300 calories, whereas other days you will require a little more than 500 calories.

In either case, it should be okay to consume those numbers as long as you do not exceed the recommended portions.

Whether it is 300, 500, or 800 calories, your body does not actually count them. These numbers are mere estimates that should trigger certain metabolic pathways to burn fat. Therefore, you should not obsess too much about eating 5 more calories above the 500-threshold.

A good tip to track your weight loss journey is by weighing yourself every morning at the same time.  If you want more accurate data, you should write down everything in a notebook.

Ideally, you would wear the same clothes (or at least clothes with similar weight) every time you weigh yourself.

The purpose of this step is to objectively measure the fluctuations of your weight, which tend to happen quite often, especially when you drink water.  Remember that 16 ounces of water will add one pound to your scale weight.  The number will not disappear until you urinate that amount.

1. Drink 2 liters (about 2 quarts) of liquids per day

Many harmful chemicals are lipophilic. In other words, they get stored inside adipose tissues.

When you lose weight abruptly, these toxins can find their way into your bloodstream. For this reason, you need to ensure that you have enough fluids to excrete them via the kidneys.

2. Weigh the meat before or after

Weighing raw meat can be deceiving since it contains a lot of water. Therefore, opt for at least 100 grams of raw meat.

Another way to achieve the same purpose is by aiming for 70–80 grams of cooked meat.

3. Remove the visible fat from the meat

When you see white parts on the meat, remove them.

However, you don’t need to obsess about this process by removing every speck of fat; just take off the main stuff, and you are good to go.

4. Skip 1 shot per week if you are doing the diet for more than 3 weeks

The concept of skipping 1 injection per week if the diet exceeds 3 weeks was formulated by Dr. Simeons. The purpose behind this concept is to prevent a sensitive immune reaction, which develops in certain patients.

Since this incident is fairly rare, skipping shots can be a personal choice.  If you develop any adverse effects from the HCG injection, speak with your doctor as soon as possible.

5. Menstruation and HCG injections – What should you do?

As you may know, the HCG hormone plays an important role in female physiology.  Some women prefer to skip HCG shots for 1–2 days during their menstruation.

Following this tip will prevent abnormal periods and maintain your weight loss journey.

The weight loss phase of the HCG diet is a crucial time that achieves the purpose of this diet.

We hope that this article helped you appreciate the considerable amount of weight you can lose when on the HCG diet.