| The HCG treatment program is divided into 3 distinct | | | | emotionally and physically, for entering maintenance, |
| phases. Each phase is integral preparing or stimulating | | | | but it does still limit the foods you eat. You will |
| weight loss in each individual dieter. Therefore, it is | | | | continue to take your hormonal supplements during |
| not recommended that you stray from the protocol | | | | this time, and carbohydrates with a high glycemic |
| and skip some phases or shorten or lengthen others. | | | | index (such as starches and sugars) are still frowned |
| This article will cover the 3 phases of the HCG | | | | upon. |
| weight loss cure as developed by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons. | | | | Dieters should stay on this phase for at least 21 |
| If you are following the protocol set forth by Kevin | | | | days, allowing their bodies to make the transition. |
| Trudeau, there is a preparatory detox phase which is | | | | This phase also eases dieters out of the VLCD and |
| covered in-depth in his book, The Weight Loss Cure, | | | | hopefully into a diet still free from processed foods. |
| but we will not go into it in this particular article. | | | | Phase 3: Final Maintenance |
| Phase 1: Loading and the VLCD | | | | During this phase, you will get back into "the real |
| The first phase of Dr. Simeon's protocol involves | | | | world," and slowly incorporate high glycemic |
| preparing the body for weight loss and then jump | | | | carbohydrates back into your diet while keeping an |
| starts weight loss with an extremely restricted calorie | | | | eye on the scale. You will use all the methods you |
| diet. For the first two days of the plan, dieters are | | | | learned in the other phases of the diet, such as |
| asked to eat as much high-fat food as they can, just | | | | portion control and healthy diet choices, in this part of |
| to the point of satiety. | | | | the plan. This is truly the part of the plan that is no |
| This primes the body for the changes it will | | | | longer a diet, but a lifestyle. |
| encounter on the very low calorie diet (VLCD) and | | | | If you plan to do another round of reduction after |
| gives dieters the chance for one last "hurrah" before | | | | this phase, you should remain in maintenance for |
| embarking on the most restricted phase of the plan. | | | | about three weeks before proceeding with Phase 1 |
| After the two loading days, dieters restrict their | | | | again. |
| caloric intake to 500 per day, with an emphasis on | | | | Following the phases exactly will give you the |
| lean meats, fresh fruits, and vegetables. This phase | | | | behavioral changes as well as the physical and |
| should last approximately 25 days, including the two | | | | biochemical changes that will cause permanent weight |
| load days. | | | | loss. It is worth committing wholeheartedly to the |
| Phase 2: Intermittent Maintenance | | | | plan to reap the life-changing benefits you will receive. |
| This second phase of the plan prepares you, both | | | | |