Overcoming a Plateau on The HCG Diet

Weight loss during your diet with HCG is pretty fast… not until you hit a plateau or stall. Plateaus do occur at times on the HCG Diet, even when the diet is being followed perfectly, according to Dr. Simeons manuscript.

A lot of dieter experiences fast fat loss during their first few weeks. Suddenly they hit a speed bump along the way even when they follow the protocol correctly. Yes, it’s kind of frustrating but eventually, it will break on its own. It usually lasts about 4-6 days or sometimes shorter. Most hcg dieters hit their plateaus in the second half of their hcg diet.

However, you shouldn’t worry about plateaus because there are many ways to break them. And you shouldn’t wait out either for we will provide you with options on how you are going to break plateaus. That includes the popular Apple day and Mini Steak day.

Plateau breaker #1- Try an Apple day on the 4th day of your plateau

  • Reduce your fluid intake by 2-3 quarts a day.
  • Eat 6 apples throughout the day.

The purpose of this is to eliminate excess water.

Plateau breaker #2- Try a Mini Steak day

  • Drink only water the entire day and then during dinner, eat about 3.5 oz of steak along with a tomato or an apple.

Steak day helps you break a plateau by reducing water retention. Both the Steak day and Apple day should only be used occasionally.

Plateau breaker #3- Try eating organic foods

  • Eating processed foods can interfere with HCG hormone and can possibly contribute to plateaus. Processed foods can contain a high amount of sodium that results in water retention. So, make sure that you only purchase organic foods. Stay away from pre-packaged or processed foods.

Plateau breaker #4- Avoid artificial sweeteners

  • Avoid carbonated beverages because they can definitely interfere with HCG hormone and can contribute to your plateau. The only allowable sweetener in HCG diet is Stevia.

Plateau breaker #5- Try not to eat too many calories

  • Going 30-40 calories above the required calorie intake per day can cause problems with the ability of HCG to target the abnormal fats. Make sure you count your calories. Use a calorie counter app to exactly count your calorie each meal.

Plateau breaker #6- Try apple cider vinegar

  • Apple cider vinegar can be very effective at breaking plateaus by improving fat metabolism. It is also a great seasoning for your meal and is recommended even if you are not on a plateau.

Plateau breaker #7- Use mild laxative if you are constipated

  • One reason why you may experience a plateau is due to constipation. Use a mild laxative. Be sure you are also drinking lots and lots of water.

Plateau breaker #8- Do some light exercise

  • Start with 20-30 minutes of walking each day. But do not exercise more than 30 minutes. Do not exert yourself too. Doing some light exercise like walking can help reduce fluid retention and improve circulation.

Plateau breaker #9- Get enough sleep

  • Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Your scale may reflect a little to no weight loss if you will stay up late at night and wakes up early the next day.

Plateau breaker #10- Check the protocol

  • Make sure that you are following the protocol correctly. A small change in the protocol can affect the capabilities of HCG hormone to target the abnormal fats. Double check the hcg protocol and make sure you aren’t skipping out on any requirements.

 

Approved HCG Diet Seasoning and Spices

“Spice up your life” was coined for a reason. Spices improve the taste of foods and are totally rich in nutrients. So, spice up your life in HCG diet. But be careful because some spices can sabotage your results.

This is where many dieters fail to be consistent. Yes, it is important to eat the right foods. I am talking about the approved HCG foods. But you also need to ensure that you use the right ingredients in cooking. Because a little sprinkle of the wrong spices can cause a stall in your diet. There are many spices out there and many of them are HCG approved. But there are also many that are not safe. They contain hidden ingredients like oils, starches and sugar that stall your weight loss. Some real examples are:

  • Garlic powder with modified corn starch can cause plateaus for 3 days.
  • Taco seasoning can make you gain weight at least .4 pound each day you use them.

Here are approved HCG seasoning and spices:

  • Allspice
  • Basil
  • Bay leaf
  • Bragg’s liquid amino
  • Bragg’s organic raw apple cider vinegar
  • Caraway
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Celery salt
  • Chili powder
  • Chines-style five-spice
  • Cilantro
  • Coriander leaf
  • Cinnamon
  • Creole seasoning
  • Cumin seed
  • Dill (seed and leaf)
  • Fennel
  • Garlic
  • Ginger root
  • Hawaiin black salt
  • Himalayan pink salt
  • Lemon
  • Marjoram
  • McCormick (rotisserie chicken seasoning, Italian herb seasoning, garlic pepper grinder, steakhouse seasoning, herb chicken seasonings, broiled steak seasoning,)
  • Mint leaves
  • Mustard
  • Nutmeg
  • Onion
  • Oregano (dried)
  • Paprika
  • Parsley (fresh or dried)
  • Pepper (ground and peppercorns)
  • Peppermint
  • Rosemary
  • Saffron
  • Sage
  • Salt
  • Stevia as a sweetener
  • Tarragon
  • Thyme
  • Turmeric
  • White pepper

Tips on how to choose the right spices

  1. Look for all natural seasoning. Addition of chemicals can slow down your weight loss.
  2. Avoid pre-mixed spices. They usually contain oil, fruit peels, sugar and other that are not allowed on HCG diet.
  3. Always check the ingredients for any oil, starch, maltodextrin and fruit juices and not just the nutrition facts.
  4. Use only unsweetened spices. Any words ending in –tol, -ose or –dextrin are NOT allowed.

Making it Through the First Week P2 of HCG Diet

The first week of your very low calorie diet with HCG can be the most difficult days you might experience. It’s not going to be easy. There will be ups and downs, hunger, mental battles and sleep loss. Here are top ten tips to help you make it through your first week with P2 of HCG diet.

  1. Be prepared with the following:
  • Your meal plan for the first week
  • Protein choices for the first week (weigh each at 100 grams and keep them frozen)
  • Kitchen scale
  • Bathroom scale
  • Herbs and spices
  1. Go crazy over vegetables to help you deal with your hunger pains. You can have them in unlimited quantities because of their low calorie count. Just be careful that you will not exceed your daily calorie intake. Don’t eat the vegetables during snack. You should eat vegetables only at mealtime.
  2. Drink lots of water. Water will not only help stave your hunger off and make you feel fuller at each meal. It will also help you deal with your upset stomach and flush out toxins from your body.
  3. Avoid exercise at all cost. Exercise can affect your health negatively while on 500 calorie diet by throwing your metabolism off. The VLCD does not allow any forms of major physical activities.
  4. Be creative in coming up with different recipes. You are doing this hcg diet for yourself so you can adjust the recipe however you see fit. But see to it that you don’t deviate from the hcg protocol.
  5. Take supplements like Magnesium and vitamin B complex if you are having a problem with your sleep and cravings.
  6. Spread your meals during the day. You can actually split your carb choice and your fruits away from your lunch and dinner.
  • Breakfast: Coffee
  • Snack: Melba toast
  • Lunch: Protein choice, vegetable choice
  • Snack: fruits
  • Dinner: Protein choice, vegetable choice
  • Evening Snack: Apple and herbal tea.
  1. Have something visual to help you like sticky note each day.
  2. Go to bed early. This helps stop your cravings and snacking.
  3. Get some fresh air to help you feel refreshed and clear-headed.

What to expect during your first week with HCG Diet

So you are thinking of buying the new bikini that you are planning to wear this coming summer and show off that new curve. Or schedule a photo shoot with your friends a few days from now coz you know that you will look and feel amazing by that time. Those are positive thought and its fun though. But hang in there. Don’t get too caught up thinking about the results of your diet. But instead, focus on how you are going to go about it. Set a realistic goal and be committed to it.

Your loading day is up and you are about to start with your 500 calorie diet for about 21 days or 40 days. You are likely to be successful if you have the right mindset and you know what to expect during your first week with HCG diet.

  1. Hunger pains that are inevitable if you didn’t gorge properly. Your hunger pains peaks around 5th or 6th day of VLCD. Try some distractions by keeping your mind busy for the first week on Phase 2. Your hunger pains will subside substantially.
  2. Frequent urination but this isn’t unusual. The HCG hormone and your low-calorie diet are doing the cleansing process that releases excess water from your body. So stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  3. Headaches during the first week of P2. This is common though. It’s either you are dehydrated or it’s a withdrawal symptom. Click here to know more about HCG diet headaches.
  4. Mood changes as your body adjust to the very low-calorie intake. Sometimes it can be stressful so try to do things that will help you relax. Read your favorite book, take a walk or learn a new hobby. These can keep your mind busy and not fixated on the diet. There are other instances when you may experience a heightened sense of well-being and an increased level of energy.
  5. Weight loss result. You can see the result on day 3-4 depending on how you follow the hcg protocol. When you start losing .5-1 pound a day you should be consistent with that number and if you stall you’ll need to do a stall breaker.

Once your first week with VLCD is out of the way the rest of your days with HCG diet will be easier. You just have to stay committed to your new lifestyle.

Dealing with Hunger during VLCD

Regardless of what type of dieting method you do you will certainly experience some hunger.

Why?

When your body calorie intake is lesser than your calorie expenditure, your body will naturally proceed into survival mode. Then it produces a feeling of hunger which motivates you to eat. This response is spontaneous and there is no way around it.

The HCG diet is no different. However, the HCG hormone provides a faster result. Your hunger will subside when the hormone taps into the unwanted fats in your body. The unwanted fats are then converted into your main source of calorie. Usually your hunger pangs peaks around the 5th or 6th days of your HCG diet. Most can get through the first few weeks but if you find yourself struggling, you can try some of the tips below.

  • Eat more vegetables to control your appetite

One of the effective ways of dealing with hunger during P2 is by increasing your vegetable portion per meal. But make sure that you will not go over your required daily calorie intake. It should not go above 550 calories per day. See to it also that you are eating only the HCG approved vegetables.

You can also lower your protein serving. Instead of eating red meat, eat some fish so you can increase your vegetable portion.

  • Drink plenty of water

Water is proven to help lower your appetite. So, drink lots and lots of water to make your first few days of Phase 2 of HCG easier. Before you eat any of your meal start off with a glass of water, this can make your stomach feel fuller. Drink also water between your meals or when you eat your snacks.

  • Lower your appetite by eating a serving of grapefruit or orange

Citrus fruits are excellent to help you control your appetite. They are also rich in fiber which can help to fill you up without adding calories.

  • Eat slightly more protein

If your work requires you to move around a lot, a slight increase in your protein portion can help you combat your hunger.  But you have to be careful not to overdo this so you won’t go over the specified calorie limit.

  • Slow your eating pace

When you are trying to lose weight, as a general rule, take time with your meals. Slow down with your pace to make it more filling.

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