HCG Diet | How Does it Work?

By Jason M. Riehs, MD, JD

Hunger pangs are the often one of the major obstacles of weight loss.  After all, your body is not used to decreased caloric intake and so you may end up craving for more foods, or worse, sinful foods.  Fortunately, the HCG diet offered by Le Beau Visage Medical Spa curbs hunger pains and the feeling of low energy, which are the challenges in most weight loss programs.

How the HCG Diet Works

HCG diet is a combination of hormone therapy and low-calorie diet (as little as 500 calories a day, although it may be adjusted depending on your needs).

HCG uses a hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.  This is a naturally occurring chemical found in the body that plays a critical role in metabolic processes.  In fact, one study has theorized that mothers-to-be can access their fat reserves to feed their growing babies because of this hormone.

HCG therapies, which are available in injections, oral drops, pills, sprays, and pellets, are combined with a highly restrictive diet to further fast-track weight loss.  Some people see results as little as 30 days, although it all depends on your current weight and weight goal.

The Unique Benefits

The HCG hormone increases your metabolic rate without causing you to feel sluggish or experience hunger pangs despite the decreased caloric intake.

Other diet plans, meanwhile, face tantamount challenges due to hunger pains, increased food cravings, and low energy level.  Of course, these can make you quit and resume your unhealthy eating habits.

Furthermore, HCG diet does not cause significant muscle loss unlike other diet plans because it triggers your body to access and use your fat reserves, thus allowing your organs to function properly, and you to perform your normal physical activities.

And lastly, HCG stabilizes your blood sugar levels and estrogen levels in women, whereas in men it boosts their testosterone levels.  Simply put, this chemical plays a critical role in maintaining a normal hormone function.

Preparation

At Le Beau Visage Medical Spa, you will be required to undergo a lab work—i.e., Chem 20, CBC, and Triglyceride Panel.  The results of these exams will allow their doctor to tailor-made your HCG diet program, which is the key to its success.

Afterward, you must attend the HCG class in order to learn the list of food you can eat—e.g., non-starchy vegetables, certain fruits, and lean meat.  Other pertinent details are provided during class.

Aside from the recommended diet and caloric intake, you must follow, you should also do your own daily self-injections.  The clinic will provide you with the HCG shots and syringes.

To further ensure the success of your HCG diet, at least 2-3 follow-up visits are required so the medical staff can review your progress, answer any issues that concern you, and give you recommendations.

Because the success of any diet plan relies on strong medical support, Le Beau Visage Medical Spa gives you online access to their educational materials and allows you to contact their nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

To learn more about HCG diet, contact the experts at Le Beau Visage Medical Spa in Frisco, Texas!
 

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