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Junk Food Cravings on the HCG Diet

Indulging in junk food craving is lovely. Whether it’s a bag of salty chips, old-time favorite French fries or a mountain of bite-sized snickers but once the guilt kicks in, the joy quickly turns into self-loathing and disgust.

You know that junk foods and processed foods are bad. They are unhealthy but cravings can still drive you to eat them. This is because junk food is designed to be appealing to your appetite such as the crunch in the potato chips or the soft cookie. It’s designed to be addictive so that you keep purchasing them. The sugar, salt, and fat are carefully selected to make them appealing and addictive. They can cause salivary responses, yet they don’t satisfy your hunger the way natural healthy foods do. Junk foods can hijack your brain chemistry and causes food cravings. When you indulge in unhealthy foods, the “feel good” chemical is released and the memory center begins to associate the treat with the pleasure it produces.

The HCG Diet can help eliminate junk food cravings

Fixing your food cravings can be difficult but it is possible with the HCG Diet. As nutritionists say, the more junk foods you eat the more difficult it will be to eliminate them because they are addictive. The less you eat them, the easier it will be for you to deal with the cravings. This is when the HCG Diet comes in. The HCG Diet eliminates all the junk foods for the whole duration of the diet, that’s between 23 to 46 days. This period gives your brain a time to readjust to healthy whole foods. You’ll be eating healthy, natural foods and your brain will adjust and you will start to crave natural foods. The HCG Diet can work wonders at eliminating unhealthy food cravings on a long-term basis.

What causes junk food cravings?

Food cravings are more physiological and psychological causes that originate from the reward center of the brain.

  1. Your hormones are out of balance

Food cravings are brought by the imbalances of the hormones that make you feel good and hormones that calm and relax you down. This is true for women who are menstruating because the cycling hormones throughout the month can drive hunger and cravings.

  1. You are stressed, sad or anxious

Your cortisol hormone increases whenever you are sad, stressed or anxious which in return increases your appetite particularly for sweets and carbs.

  1. You are dehydrated

Dehydration is one of the most common causes of sugar cravings. When you lack body fluids, your body finds it hard to metabolize glycogen for energy so your body craves sugar to provide you with a quick source of energy when what you actually need is a little more water.

  1. You have nutrient imbalances

When you lack the necessary nutrients, you can experience cravings because your body wants something that is lacking. So make sure to eat a balanced diet, take supplements to cover your essential minerals and vitamins.

  1. You are tired

Your body can drive you to eat more sweets and salty foods to keep up your energy level when you are tired. Your cortisol level also increases when your body is tired. So, make sure you get a good quality of sleep to have renewed energy.

  1. Your blood sugar is low

Low blood sugar level triggers junk food cravings. This craving is often for sugar because sugar raises the blood sugar level and improves energy the fastest.

Tips that can help you say NO to junk foods

If you’re trying to cut down on fatty, sugary and salty foods to help you lose weight and to improve your overall health, these tips can help you say NO to junk foods.

  1. Know your triggers

What makes you crave for junk foods? What junk foods do you usually crave for? Maybe you are craving for a chocolate right when you get home from work or maybe a pint of chocolate ice cream. Once you have identified your trigger, plan ahead. Go to the gym first instead of heading home right away. You can also have a healthy snack before you get home.

  1. Be stress-free

Stress can trigger junk food cravings so keep your stress level down. The science behind stress eating is simple. When we are physically, emotionally and mentally stressed, our body releases the stress hormone called cortisol. Excess cortisol together with the hunger hormone ghrelin can lead to heightened cravings. Consider doing an exercise or a daily meditation to help you combat stress.

  1. Meditate

Meditation is one of the most effective ways of resetting your body out of the flight and fight stage of stress. Swap your unhealthy snack time with a meditation session. You will not only beat cravings but you become more mindful of your snacking impulses.

  1. Raid your pantry

Get rid of any convenient snack foods which are usually high in sugar but nutrient-poor. 

  1. Substitute sweet and salty foods

Substitute sweet and salty foods with HCG approved herbs, spices, and fruits.

  • Cinnamon- Add cinnamons to your coffee, tea or smoothie. You may sprinkle some on your apple slices or over roasted veggies or stir into plain yogurt. Cinnamon naturally helps stop cravings. The potent polyphenols in cinnamon can reduce sugar cravings by controlling the blood glucose levels.
  • Ginseng- It’s one of the most widely-used herbs. This helps boost the immune system, relieve stress and reduce the risk of certain cancers. It’s also an effective blood sugar stabilizer.
  • Cloves- Helps boost numerous health benefits and regulate blood sugar levels.
  1. Avoid processed foods

Processed foods are the worst enemy in the HCG Diet. Processed foods can increase junk food cravings which can make you gain weight right away. To stop your cravings, indulge in the HCG Diet approved fruits instead of processed foods.

  1. Stay hydrated

Fill your tummy up with water whenever you crave for sweet treats. Water can help flush out the toxins in your body from eating unhealthy foods.

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What Happens After You Lose Weight on the HCG Diet

There are tons of benefits that you can get from shedding those pounds build-up- from having a healthier heart to feeling better in a bikini! However, have you ever wonder what actually happens to your body once you lose weight?

Here, we will reveal some awesome, unexpected things will happen once you shrink in size.

What you already know:

  1. You may run a bit on the cooler side

A shift in your body’s weight can cause a fluctuation in your hormone. If you have just lost 10 percent of your body’s weight, your thyroid hormone levels decrease this can make you feel a bit chilly all the time. You might end up opening your thermostat at home and closing all the windows in when you live in cold places. So, keep your cardigan handy all the time and bask in the warm and fuzzy feeling you get from taking care of your body.

  1. You’ll need new beauty regimen

When you lose weight even 10 pounds, your skin sags creating wrinkles so you’ll need new beauty regimens to fight back all these changes and bring the youthful glow of your skin back. You can apply plumping creams with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic to help fill in the wrinkles or a moisturizer with dimethicone, a light-reflecting pigment to minimize fine lines.

  1. You need to go shopping

This is perhaps one of the things that every dieter looks forward to- shopping! You’ll be delighted to upgrade your wardrobe to show off your new svelte figure and footsies. Yes, including footwear. Unexpected, right? I know you are looking forward to shopping for heels which you have never used to wear because you are heavy. So, get yourself ready to hit the mall for a riding boot, an adorable new pair of strappy sandals or sexy heels. Or buy all three! Anyway, you deserve them all.

  1. People will notice you more

People around you will look at you differently. You’ll be receiving compliments left and right. People around you will smile at you more and will nod at you when they see you.

  1. Much easier daily task

Your daily task will be much easier as you could move around easily. You’ll have much more energy. There will be less strain on your joints because you have lost weight which can make it easier for you to move around. When you are overweight, you’ve experienced more wear and tear over time which can lead to not just joint pain but also osteoarthritis.

  1. Your lower back pain can go away

Reduced weight could reduce if not totally eliminate lower back pain. Your lower back is another weight-bearing area of your body. Being overweight can increase the strain in your lower back but when you lose weight, the strain in your lower back is significantly reduced.

  1. You’ll be much happier

You’ll be much happier when you lose weight not because you have a new wardrobe or your sex life has improved but the positive effects of weight loss on your sleep and mood are long-term.

  1. Your risk of breast cancer decreases

Overweight and obesity are linked to breast cancer but losing weight can decrease that risk. Fat is the primary storage for estrogen. That means to say the more fat you have the more estrogen may be stored. High estrogen and androgen levels are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. 

What you don’t know:

  1. You’ll be getting better sleep

Your health issues will improve once you started losing weight. The same goes for your sleep quality. You will sleep more soundly, snored less and will wake up in the morning feeling more rested and ready for the day.

  1. Your wrinkles are more noticeable

Your face narrows and shows more detail when you lose weight. Fine lines and wrinkles become more visible but you can hide them with the right beauty regimens. This happens because the extra fats hide them but as you lose body fats, fine lines and wrinkles become prominent.

  1. You become sexually active

Your slimming down can spice things up in bed. When you’re overweight, your cortisol or the stress hormone is very high which can lead to a decrease in sexual interest. However, when you are slimmed down you become more focus instead of holding back during intimacy. You wouldn’t have to worry that your butt is huge or your belly looks gross. Shedding just a few pounds can bring sexy back. You’ll become more confident than ever and that comes across the bedroom.

  1. You’ll find out who your real friends are

Your relationship with your friend may change as your body does. When you are overweight, your friends can become very supportive of your idea to lose weight but once you bring back the sexy in you, some may resent you or be jealous.

  1. It will be easier to get pregnant

Overweight and obese women find it difficult to become pregnant. Overweight and obesity are linked to reduced fertility, irregular periods and increased risk of miscarriage. But losing weight can improve the regularity of periods, hormonal profile, ovulation, and pregnancy rates.

  1. You’ll need fewer medications

Being obese or overweight is linked to several health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and many other health issues. Health issues are not only life-threatening but, they are quite expensive as you have to take medications daily but when you lose weight you can completely reverse the situation. You can stop taking medications and you won’t be spending much.

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HCG Diet + Exercise

One of the most common questions that dieters ask is whether they can incorporate exercise on the HCG Diet. Is it a good idea to combine exercise while doing the HCG Diet? Before you hit the gym while your body is in calorie deficit its best to understand first the pros and cons of doing an exercise while on the diet.

What to consider when you try to incorporate HCG Diet with exercise?

Ask yourself these questions:

  • Do you feel crappy after doing an exercise?
  • Do you get food cravings?
  • Do you feel exhausted after exercise?

If your answer is yes, then it’s an indicator that you are not fit to do an exercise on the HCG Diet.

ü Do you feel fine after exercising? Or good even?

Well, that indicates that adding exercise on your protocol can be beneficial. If you are overweight yet your body is healthy, exercise while using the HCG injection is much better than just simply using the HCG injections at all. Just do not overdo it or you could potentially loss excess muscle. If you’re considering doing an intense one, you need to increase your protein intake like adding a protein intake like protein shakes.

Dr. Simeons protocol

On his “Pounds and Inches”, Dr. Simeon prohibits exercise on the HCG Diet. He clearly recommends only good cardio activities like walking, playing golf and jogging to no more than 30 minutes per day which can be very frustrating for those who want to live an active lifestyle or for those who want to tone their body as they lose weight.

The good news is, you can actually exercise a bit more while still reaping the benefits of the HCG Diet by making some adjustments to your caloric intake- add another 250 calories a day to your meal. Here are the guidelines that you should follow:

1.     Eat only the approved HCG Diet foods and drink the required amount of water throughout the day. This can be extremely important for you not to give priority.

2.     Count your calorie intake. Calculate the number of calories you add on each meal to replenish your body after each workout.

3.     Add a reasonable portion of food to your diet after exercise. When you burn 300 calories after an hour of walk or jog, then you need to add an extra protein, vegetable or fruit serving to your daily intake. However, do not burn more than 400 calories on a single workout even when you have increased your calorie intake.

What to expect from combining exercise and HCG injection?

1.     You may need to eat a little more

Running on a low-calorie deficit might cause your body to burn muscles instead of fats. A decrease in muscle mass can slow down your metabolism so you should increase your calorie intake a bit. Add some extra protein in the morning or before or after a workout.  You can add whey protein powder or some egg whites over the 500 calories a day.

2.     Expect a slower weight loss

You may experience a slower weight loss but is because of water retention. Your actual fat loss is not affected.

3.     Replace your lose electrolytes

Keep your electrolytes balanced while sticking to the hcg diet protocol by replacing your lost electrolytes during the workout. You can actually drink water- plenty of it, in fact, but screwing up your electrolytes. A simple way to keep your electrolytes balanced is to add a little squeezed of lemon on your glass of water with a dash of salt in it.

Sample Menu (750 calories)

Breakfast

1 omelet (one whole egg with 3 egg whites)-80 calories

1 whole grapefruit -104 calories

1.4 cup tomatoes with pepper- 20 calories or ¼ cup mushroom- 20 calories

A cup of coffee with milk- 5 calories

 

Lunch

½ cup cottage cheese- 81 calories

1 cup approved HCG Diet fruits- 110 calories

1 cup sliced cucumber with seasoning- 16 calories

1 Grissini stick or Melba toast- 60 calories

 

Dinner

1 apple -65 calories

4 oz. grilled chicken- 116 calories

1 medium sliced zucchini with onion and seasoning- 33 calories

Melba toast or Grissini stick- 60 calories

 

Acceptable exercise

·        Phase 2

The HCG requires you to do light exercises only such as easy biking, yoga and walking without increasing your caloric intake. However, if you wish to do more than just walking, yoga or biking, you can as long as you will need to up your intake of calories between 100 and 250 calories a day.  Light exercise like walking, yoga or biking will help keep your muscle tone and fit without compromising your weight loss. However, if your body is accustomed to intense exercises like swimming or running, at least cut down on the duration and increase your caloric intake.

The minimum requirement is that you need to walk an hour a day for at least five to six days a week. Although some of you might not consider walking as exercise, for those who have not gotten off the couch for too long might find walking to be an exercise.

To get those fat cells working, you need to be mobile and get your blood pumping. The only way for the loose fat is to let it excrete out of your body through your urinary tract or your sweat but do not overdo it. You should schedule at least 45 to 60 minutes-walk plus another 10 to 30 minutes high-intensity training workout.  

·        Phase 3

During the stabilization phase, you can increase the amount of intensity of your exercise. You can start with a balanced exercise routine line visiting training classes at the gym or run outside but then again, do not overdo your exercise. Focus on the ones that will not raise your heart rate above 100 bpm. Remember that you have just gone through major stress so you have to give your body some time to adjust.

Exercise to avoid

Avoid doing vigorous exercises which can lead to muscle fatigue and exhaustion like weight lifting. You may resume doing the intense workout once you have completed your diet.

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Portion Control on the HCG Diet

Whether you want to lose weight or just maintain a healthy weight, eating proper portions of foods is as important as eating the right kind of foods on the HCG Diet. For you to exercise better portion control you need to know the difference first between a potion and a serving.

Portion versus serving

Serving sizes and portion is often being mistaken and used interchangeably but there is actually a difference between the two. A portion is an amount that you choose to eat for a meal or actually eating. Portion control is limiting what you eat, of you being aware of how much food you are eating and what calories are in that serving. You can control the portion of foods you select at home but not in restaurants and other food establishments. Portion control plays an important role in keeping a healthy BMI reading.

A food serving, on the other hand, is the amount of each food that you are supposed to eat during a meal. It helps you understand how much is recommended from each food group.  For example one slice of bread or a cup of milk (240 ml).

The importance of better portion control on the HCG Diet

Better portion control is simply controlling your intake of calories. It is the first step towards achieving your goal weight and the first step in successful portion control is learning the correct serving sizes.

  • Promotes weight loss

Better portions control helps cut calories down and can shed unwanted pounds during the HCG Diet while larger portion can lead to increased calorie intake. So, be mindful of your portion sizes to lose the most amount of weight.

  • Better digestions

Portion control promotes better digestive system function. So, it’s best not to overload with the foods you are eating. Better portion control can help end bloating and cramping after eating.

  • Save money

You don’t have to buy as many groceries when you eat the recommended serving size and practice portion control.

  • Balanced blood sugar level

Imbalance blood sugar level is often due to overeating, particularly sugary foods. When you overeat unhealthy foods, you overload your body with glucose which can make your body resistance to insulin.  One way to help you control your blood sugar level is to practice portion control.

  • Improved satiety

Improve your satiety by eating slowly and better portion control. Eating too quickly can cause indigestion at the same time you are unable to pay attention to your hunger cues.

Portion sizes on the HCG Diet

  • Protein portion-Protein portion should exactly be 100 grams or 3.5 ounces. It must be weight raw at all times using precise measuring devices like the kitchen scale. If you will buy proteins weighing 300 grams, just divide it into 3 equal servings. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, I suggest you buy one. You can also use other everyday objects to measure the right portion size. One meat serving is equal to the palm of your hand or a deck of card. 100 grams of fish is the size of a checkbook.
  • Vegetable portion- The exact vegetable portion is 1 cup and 3 cups for spinach, beet greens, lettuce and chard. If you are not using a cup, just half fill your plate with leafy vegetables.
  • Fruit portion- The correct portion for apple and orange is a single serving, ½ of grapefruit and a handful of strawberries.

Tips for better portion control

With a little practice, portion control is easy to do. Portion control can help you lose the maximum amount of weight during the HCG Diet and maintain proper weight even after dieting. Here are some tips to keep your portions a healthy size.

  1. Know the calorie requirements during the HCG Diet

Knowing your caloric requirements is very essential because the HCG Diet is different from any other diets out there. Its protocol requires you to only 500 calories a day during the second phase with lots of food restriction.

  1. Use food scale and portion control dishes

You do not need only a kitchen scale on the HCG Diet. You need portion control dishes too to help you aid in limiting your intake of foods. Through these, you can track down the right amount of food intake in each meal. You can measure your protein potions accurately and ensure that you have an equal portion for each food choices.

  1. Track your progress

Being mindful with your portion keeps you on diet track. Track every single food you eat, Track your daily weigh-ins to help determine whether you are losing weight.

  1. Drink a glass of water first before you eat

Filling your belly with water before food will naturally make you less likely to overeat.

  1. Use smaller dishes

The use of smaller dishes can work wonders in reducing your portion size. Here you use smaller plates and bowls to trick your brain into thinking that you are eating more than you are.

  1. Repack foods into single-serving portions

Take some time to repack foods into single-serving portion so you won’t have to eat more than what is required.

  1. Stop eating when the portion is gone

Once you are done with your portion or when you are already full stop eating. Do not look for another portion on the table or you might end up overeating. If you still feel hungry, give yourself a little time to catch and feel full. Anyway, you won’t starve until your next meal.

  1. Limit mealtime distractions

Mealtime distraction can cause to consume more calories. So, put away your smartphones or turn off your televisions. If you are in the office, avoid taking your lunch on your desk while your eyes are busy on the computer screen.

  1. Wear fitting clothes

Fitting clothes can serve as a tool to prompt you to slow down your eating pace and assess how you feel during your meal. Sit back if you feel that your clothes are getting a bit snugger.

  1. Avoid eating on takeaway containers or boxes

Using boxes and takeaway containers can make you realize the actual quantity inside. Instead of using boxes and plastic containers, portion out your food serving on a plate to make you feel satisfied after the first serve.

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Bad Habits that Stops You from Losing Weight on the HCG Diet

Old habits can be hard to break and everyone has them. We all pass by drive-thru for a breakfast or lunch. We all enjoy a midnight snack while watching our favorite late-night show. Nobody is perfect. I’ve been there too.

There are good habits during weight loss but there are also habits that prevent you from losing weight. You might not be aware that you have them but your bad habits are preventing you from attaining your goal. No matter how hard you try you don’t seem to be able to lose weight. Luckily, you can change your bad habits though it can take extra effort it’s possible with the HCG Diet.

The HCG Diet can effectively make you lose abnormal fats when you religiously follow the protocol. However, this diet is very sensitive to every action that even the slightest mistake can greatly affect your overall results. It’s a fast weight loss program proven to help obese people lose weight without spending too much money and energy. It works naturally in the body in burning all those unhealthy stored fats without burning your muscles. However, no matter how fast this diet works, your weight loss will halt due to many reasons and one of them is your bad habits.

What are the bad habits that prevent you from losing weight on the HCG Diet?

Having an unhealthy lifestyle can be a big disaster especially if you’re on the diet. Unhealthy lifestyle includes:

  1. Overeating– can sabotage your weight loss. The reason why you are cutting down on your calories is to help your body shift from your old habits.

What to do:

Break this habit by counting your calories. Eat only the right kind and the right amount of foods. Eat your foods at a slower pace to give time to your brain to process the signal of fullness.

  1. Eating too quickly– can often lead to overeating and weight gains. Remember that it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to process the signal of fullness. So, if you eat a quick meal for only 5 minutes, you may still be hungry and would react by having another portion or a dessert which can lead to weight gain.

What to do:

Slow down your eating pace. See to it that you chew your foods well so you won’t have indigestion. Drink enough water too.

  1. Skipping breakfast- Morning breakfast is busy and fast-paced for many dieters and skipping breakfast seems an easy way to save time. However, your body needs fuel in the morning to kick start your metabolism even on the HCG Diet.

What to do:

Make a replacement shake if time is your issue. Replacement shakes are quick, easy and tasty. It’s loaded with the necessary nutrients to help kick-start your metabolism. It’s full of antioxidants too. 

  1. Eating too much junk food ­–Junk foods which include all sort of processed foods are loaded with chemicals. When you habitually eat them your liver is forced to work harder than usual to remove all the toxins you are ingesting. Since your liver is very busy handling over the extra workload, it won’t be very effective enough to do its other job like regulating your body’s metabolism. Your liver won’t be able to process as many calories as it can lead you to store extra fats.

What to do:

Break this habit by eating healthy and unprocessed foods. Stay away from junk food that’s making you fat.

  1. Missing meals– Contrary to what many people think, eating less will not lead to weight loss. Failing to eat an adequate amount of foods even on the HCG Diet will cause your body to slow down its metabolism. Your body will think it’s going into a starvation mode. So, when it’s time for you to eat, your body will store most of it as fats in preparation for the starvation mode.

What to do:

Break the habit by spacing your meal evenly out into 5 or 6 smaller meals. As much as possible, stick to a low-calorie diet that will leave your body satisfied after a meal time.

  1. Not getting enough sleep- Not getting enough sleep can lead to a series of events that aren’t conducive to losing weight. Here are the reasons why:
  1. It’s harder for the body to process carbohydrates which will raise the blood sugar and insulin levels. The excess sugar and insulin can lead to an increased fat storage especially around your waist.
  2. It will leave you tired all day which will likely affect your judgment and opt for a quick burst of energy from sugary foods over healthier ones.

What to do:

Break this habit by eating active during the day and make sure you’re tired by night so you can go to bed earlier. Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night. 

  1. Consuming too much alcohol-Too much consumption of alcohol can cause a weight-loss stall. Alcoholic beverages like wines and beers are loaded with calories. This means that it’s the last thing that you want to grab when trying to lose weight. A can of beer typically contains 150 calories. Alcoholic beverages have more calories than carbohydrates or proteins. So, there’s no such thing as a low-calorie alcohol.

What to do:

Break this habit by drinking less and avoiding places where alcohol is the main offering.

  1. Emotional eating– Anger, sadness, frustrated and loneliness are just a few of the many emotions that make you turn to foods for comfort. However, filling the void with foods won’t last. You’ll eventually find yourself back to where you are and soon begin to the vicious cycle again. Emotional eating is a bad habit that you should break to achieve maximum weight loss during the HCG Diet.

What to do:

Break this habit by using other coping strategies when emotions start to take over. Be active by going for a walk, cleaning the house, call a friend or try some yoga.

  1. Forgetting your diet at restaurants– Sometimes you forget that you are on a diet when you are at your favorite restaurant or maybe you temporarily ignore them. Just because you are at a restaurant doesn’t mean that you can pick the naughtiest choice in the menu.

What to do:

Break this habit by making a wise decision when it comes in choosing restaurant. As much as possible, check their menu online first before going. Choose the one that fits for HCG Diet and when you are there, never order for a menu unplanned so you won’t get derailed from your diet.

When you recognize your bad habit it would be easier for you to break them. As the saying goes,” it only takes 21 days to break a habit”.

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