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When deciding to lose weight, how do you know what the best diet plan for you might be? Everyone has different reasons for eating and for their weight gain, so no one diet will fit everyone. Some people are so busy they skip breakfast and lunch and end up eating anything they can find when they get home, while others eat 3 meals a day. Others eat all evening. Some dieters have a fast metabolism and others a slow metabolism. Some dieters are good at counting and weighing foods. Some like to prepare recipes while others like the convenience, price and taste of fast food restaurants.

Weight loss plans need to be chosen based on many personal preferences Where do you start? There are as many diets as there are books in a small library. Do you buy prepared food; take pills or shakes or bars? Some diets use weight loss supplements to increase energy and reduce appetite, others use shakes and bars to achieve the same purpose. And by far the most important aspect of choosing the right diet for you is that it must have food you like, is easy to find, that you can afford to buy on a regular basis, and that is convenient to your lifestyle.

Most dieters are successful when they lose weight fast. Losing weight quickly makes a noticeable difference and offers the dieters the important feedback and encouragement from family and friends that is so critical to sticking with a diet.

Major Considerations in Picking a Diet Plan

1. What are your goals: fast or slow weight loss?
2. How much time do you have for physical exercise? Do you like exercise?
3. Do you want to prepare special foods?
4. Can you afford prepared meals?

Successful Dieters Have Some Common Traits

1. Most dieters do not skip breakfast
2. Most dieters do not go to fast food restaurants more than 1-2 times a month
3. Most dieters learn how to control their hunger
4. Most dieters make a commitment to health and exercise

Excluding diets that rely on shakes, bars and prepared foods, most diet plans today use lean protein and lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. The next choice is between low carb and low-fat. This is a big decision which should not be taken lightly. Some dieters simply cannot give up the carbs. Others realize the carbs make them hungry and the proteins make them feel full. (Read more about high protein in weight loss).

The HCG Food Plan offers rapid weight loss that is easy, effective and very safe. My patients can lose 5-6 lbs. per week without hunger, cravings or killer workouts.

First Decision: Is the HCG Diet For You?

Whether you are going to use the 500 calorie HCG diet or the newer versions of the 800 calorie HCG diet, the first step is to decide if you can reduce your carbs to the low levels required. Both of these plans forbid rice, pasta, potatoes, chips, sugar, certain fruits, desserts, cooking oils, fatty meats, sugar in all forms, bread and all cereals. For some people this is a very significant and difficult change in their foods. On the other hand, many of my patients can make the change when they see how much weight they can lose. Most patients can easily lose between 5 to 7 lbs per week with a marked reduction in hunger and cravings, and without the need for much exercise (however, exercise is encouraged).

While there are a lot of food choices in the 800 calorie HCG diet, they may be much different from the foods you are used to eating.

Second Decision: Do You Want to Follow the 500 or 800 Calorie HCG Plan?

I have seen no differences in rates of weight loss, total weight loss or degree of hunger between the two different plans. The 800 calorie plan has a full breakfast, numerous snacks, 3 fruits a day and the newly introduced low-calorie/low carb wraps for lunch. Since there are no differences in weight loss results, why not use the higher calorie level diet?

The 500 calorie diet is based on Dr Simeons' plan from 1953 and has never been updated in almost 60 years! You can follow the 500 Calorie HCG plan on many websites not authored by physicians.

Third Decision: Which 800 Calorie HCG Plan Do You Want to Follow?

Obviously, I feel the HCG plan presented on this website is far better than any other one. Let me explain why I feel this way. The diet is based on food choices that have been tested in thousands of overweight patients in my private practice in Miami, FL and in patients throughout the country who have called in with their suggestions. We carefully evaluate every low-calorie product that has little to no sugar and no fat to see if its HCG friendly.

How do we do this? First, we examine the contents of the product from the nutritional label. Then we look up the glycemic index and glycemic load. After that, we look up any nutritional studies we can find about the product. We call this our product screen. If the product has 1. Easy portion control, 2. total fat less than 3 grams per portion and, 3. total sugar less than 2 grams per portion then we try it on our HCG patients. Testing the product on half-dozen patients gives us a good idea if it will work on the HCG diet. We monitor the patients' weight, hunger and cravings while they are taking the new product. The patient is also testing urine ketones for fat burning. If the product makes them more hungry or if the ketone test results turn negative, the new product is eliminated.

Using these methods, we have added many products that are very low-calorie, have little to no sugar or carbs, and very little fat to Dr. Simeons's original HCG diet. This has raised the calorie count from 500 to 800 calories. We have seen no change in the weight loss or hunger with these additions.

If you examine the 800 calorie HCG diet on other web sites you will not find these products. You will see only slight modifications of the original Simeons plan with larger portions.

800 Calorie Food Plan for Dr Lipman's HCG Diet

Here are some of the great lunch selections on the 800 Calorie HCG Diet. You can have a protein bar or shake if you are in a hurry or a lunch with beef, vegetables and soup. Vegetables are just about unlimited. Every fast food restaurant has salads which can easily be modified by eliminating the dressing, fried protein and croutons. McDonald's grilled chicken salad featured in the above image works out well. A favorite of my patients are the wraps. Two low carb wraps are suggested: the Tortilla Factor Low Carb or the Flat Outs. Both have equal calories, almost no net carbs, and 0 to 1 sugar. Many things can be done with wraps.

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New 800 Calorie HCG Plan Eliminates Phase 1 Binging for 2014

Phases of HCG Food: HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. The HCG diet has become very popular these days simply because it offers fast results. Though people have a rough idea about HCG diet, you need to know the phases  in order to better understand it. There are several phases of HCG diet protocol:

Binging is Phase I of the HCG Food Plan

Dr Simeons thought this phase was fundamental to his plan. I think this stage is not necessary and most dieters should move on to the next phase. In my experience over the past two years treating more than 1000 HCG patients in my office, I found no difference in hunger or weight loss between those patients that did the binge and those that did not. I leave the choice to the dieter.

I have personally taken HCG for three treatment periods of 2 weeks. The first used HCG drops, the HCG pellets and the third HCG drops. I lost 4 lbs per week on each treatment method. On drop period, I began with the 2 day binge phase. It did not seem to matter as to weight loss or subsequent hunger, although I admit the pizza, cheese cake and 5 Guys burgers and fries were a lot of fun!

If you choose to to do the binge phase, here is what you need to know:

Opposite of the overall principle of HCG diet in this stage the dieters overeat. They eat food with high calorie especially with high levels of fat. Including pizza, steak, pastas, cheeses, avocados and nuts. According to Dr Simeons this first phase "loads the body up with recently acquired fat, making fat burning easier and preventing hunger within the first 2 or 3 days."

Days 1 and 2: These are "loading" days wherein one gorges on very high fat food. HCG is taken twice a day during this period.  You should be eating an extra 1000-1500 calories per day. Focus on high calorie, high fat foods including cheeses, avocados, and heavy creams.
Many people use the weekend as their loading up days and start the 800 calorie a day plan on a Monday. Here are some examples:

Breakfast: Cream cheese bagel with bacon and sausage, and a ham/cheese omelet.
Have some fun, go to IHOP and have some pancakes.
Mid-morning snack: Donuts with whipped cream with strawberries.
Lunch: Steak, chicken, potato with sour cream, and a roll with butter and a buttered veggie.
Mid-afternoon snack: Ice cream with Oreos.
Dinner: Pasta like Fettuccine, pizza, cheese garlic bread, and salad with full-fat dressing, of course, cheesecake for dessert.
Late-night snack: Ice cream or frozen cappuccino.

There is no limit to the number of calories or the types of foods that are eaten. Sweets, cookies, ice cream, deep fried foods, etc are all acceptable foods. It is common for people to gain 3 pounds in the first two days. Don’t worry, you will lose it all in the follow 48 hours.

800 Calorie HCG Food Plan (Low Calorie, Low Sugar, Low Fat Diet) Phase II

The second phase, is the main weight loss phase and it  starts with the intake of the HCG drops along with very low calorie diet on day 3 of the diet if you elected to binge or when you received your products if you do not binge. This is the day that you begin eating diet of 800 calories.You will experience some hunger during days 4-7. This is common, but will pass as the HCG builds in your system and begins to suppress your appetite. You will be surprised how much food you really do not need as you continue through this phase.

The second phase may run as long as the dieter needs. Dr. Simeons noted that people slow their weight loss due to “immunity” to the HCG. I believe this slow down is natural and normal due to multiple factors, including:

1. Normal response to weight loss is to slow metabolism to prevent further weight loss. Slow downs are seen in every diet.
2. Weight loss is proportional to what a person weighs. So after a lot of weight loss one would expect a slow down in the rate of weight loss.
3. The original Simeons' 500 calorie HCG diet plan is often limited and boring. People naturally start cheating which causes the apparent slowdown.

All of these explanations may play a role in the apparent slow down in weight loss of the HCG diet. If a person is doing well on the diet, then there are no reasons to stop.

Dr. Simeons' book, Pounds and Inches was written many years ago, before we had the numerous low calorie, no sugar and no fat foods. I have added many new prepared foods. All are low calorie, with no sugar and no fat. Look at the HCG Food Plan for selections.

You will most likely be surprised as you come to a realization of how much food you usually eat during a day that you never thought about. How often do you walk through the kitchen and “pop” something in your mouth to snack on? Most calories that add to your stored fats are the simple snacks that people eat throughout the day, even when they are not hungry. They are usually high in fat and sugar.

There an many choices for the foods for phase 2 of Dr Lipman's HCG plan. They all were chosen based on their suitability for the HCG plan, ease of purchase and cost. After all if you cannot easily find the product or if it costs too much, you will not use it.

800 Calorie HCG Diet Phase III: Maintenance

This phase may run for three weeks. It is actually the continuation of the second phase. The only difference is that the calorie limit is lifted to some extent. But the dieter should still stay away from sugar and foods with hi carbs and fat. This is an important phase in setting up your eating patterns to prevent weight gain. It is outlined completely in the manual supplied in each kit. More complete outline of this phase can be found in my e book,
800 Calorie Diet Plan. 

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New Protein, Low Carbs and Snacks in 2014 for the 800 Calorie HCG Diet

When it comes to dieting one size certainly does not fit all. In Dr Lipman’s first book on the HCG diet almost 3 years ago, New Pounds and Inches, he made some radical changes to Dr. Simeons' original HCG diet plan, including increasing the calories form 500 to 800, increasing breakfast, adding a 3^rd fruit, making the vegetables unlimited (except for carrots, corn and peas), increasing protein portion at dinner as well as adding a number of low calorie, low fat and low sugar snacks. Dr Lipman determined his additions from the results he observed treating thousands of patients in his weight loss practice in Miami, FL.

His patients have been willing to make changes and experiment with the foods and drinks in order to make a more tolerable food plan and at the same time to adjust the foods to their individual preferences. Using food products that were made available during the low carb craze of 2004 and more recently for diabetics, he has added and subtracted numerous products, closely following the weight and fat burning status of his patients and arrived at new 800 Calorie A Day HCG food Plan. This food plan presented below is still evolving every day as Dr Lipman’s and his patients continue to make changes.

He continues to add more new foods in the 800 calorie HCG diet. He recognizes that most people are not comfortable eating only 500 calories. Certainly, it's not enough calories for most men. For many women, its also too low. It leads to episodes of low blood sugar reactions and feelings of deprivation.He has increased the choices slightly for men since they require a little more food than women. HCG diet drops are extremely safe for both women and men. Men do not to be concerned about any "hormonal" problems from HCG.

Basis of the 800 Calorie HCG Diet

The basis of the new 800 Calorie HCG diet remains protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The protein at breakfast can be eggs, preferably egg whites or 1 whole egg and several egg whites, egg beaters, low fat cottage cheese, no fat cottage cheese, no fat, no sugar yogurt. New high protein, low fat and almost zero carb shakes or bars are featured. There are very specific products that met certain requirements. Fruits have been expanded to included pears, all berries, cantaloupe, oranges, grapefruits peaches, limes and lemons, as well as plums, but not bananas or grapes. Apples remain the most important. Instead of measuring vegetables or alternating vegetables—all vegetables are permitted except no carrots, corn or peas in unlimited quantities. This is because the calories and carbs in most vegetables are so low as to not really count. Avocados are eliminated.

How HCG Foods Were Selected:
Each new food selection follows the principles of Dr. Simeons’ original protocol–i.e lean protein, minimal fat and sugar. We have used the the “2+2″ rule for selecting prepared foods that have both sugar and fat. It means that products (assuming calories are appropriate) must have 2 grams of sugar or less and 2 grams of fat or less. When either value is slightly higher, i.e. 2.5 grams of sugar, then use the total which should still be less than 4.

Dr. Lipman uses thumbnail pictures of food choices that illustrate brand names (when available) preparations and portions in all of his weight loss plans. His HCG Food Plan is presented on 5x7 inch color foldouts included in every HCG kit. Here is part of the current 2014 HCG Food Plan illustrating breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
You can download these menus for free.

New Foods for 800 Calorie HCG Diet for 2014

Proteins in the New 800 Calorie HCG Diet

Protein include fish, chicken (white meat instead of dark meat), beef, are encouraged. Shrimp, lobster, scallops are felt to be excellent. Portions are dependent on the calories with larger portions of lower calorie proteins like fish, lobster and shrimp and slightly larger portions at dinner than lunch. We use the palm of the hand to measure portions. It permits larger men who have larger hands to have slightly larger portions.

Carbs in the New 800 Calorie HCG Diet: Using Low Carb Wraps

Dr Lipman began with what Dr. Simeons approved in his original Diet—the Grissini Bread sticks and the Melba toasts. Using the original approved Melba toast from the Simeons plan, Dr Lipman has used these numbers and extrapolated to include any carbs with similar glycemic indices and net carbs and sugars to pick more modern day products for the new 800 calorie hcg diet. He found numerous acceptable low calorie, low fat, low carb and zero sugar products that were HCG friendly To make sure they would “ work” he had his patients test their urine for ketones while on the diet to see if they were still burning fat when using these products. Here are some of the Melba like products he found in 2011 that were included that behaved exactly like Melba toasts.

Carbs in the 800 Calorie HCG Diet

For 2014, Dr Lipman decided to continue his testing on carb products. He tried rye bread and some whole grain bread products. The carb levels or sugar levels were too high and all of his patients stopped burning fat when they added even on slice of these breads. Finally, in mid 2012, he found several low carb, high protein, high fiber wraps that behaved exactly like the Melba toasts. These include the Flat Out Wraps and La Tortilla Wraps.

By far, La Tortilla Factory wraps are the best product. The are purchased from the bread section of most supermarkets and they come in 50 calorie and 80 calories sizes. Here are the nutrition labels. Compare the nutrition labels of the La Tortilla product with the label from the Melba toast. Since there are two Melba toasts a day, we need to double the numbers on the Melba toasts label and compare that to the 50 calorie La Tortilla label.

Its obvious the La Tortilla Low carb wrap is just about the same calories, its loaded with protein and fiber that add to the fullness, the actual net carbs are ½ that of the two Melba toasts and the sugars are equal.Its an outstanding product for the HCG diet. Its 60 years ahead of the 1950’s Melba toast.

Snacks in the 800 Calorie HCG Diet for 2014

Similar to the Carb story, Dr Lipman has added numerous ultra low calorie snacks most of which have been designed for diabetics or used in the low carb craze from 2004. He has divided his snacks into two groups. All of his snacks are no sugar or have sugars of 2 grams or less and come in portion controlled containers. The first group are 70 calories or less. The second group are 30 calorie or less. Look at the bottom image in this post for the many ultra low calorie snacks available. Most of these snacks have nearly zero sugar and very, very little calories. They add some variety to the diet and make the whole weight loss process so much easier.

Find the Best HCG Foods On a Food Label

The standard nutrition label serves as the best technique to find the best foods and drinks for the HCG diet. Remember, the total calories should not be more than 800 calories per day. Using Dr Lipman's food menus you can chose your foods by the thumbnail pictures which show you portions, preparations and even best brands.

However, sometimes you want to try new brands and new foods. Use a food label to help you. The following video will show you how to find the best choices

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Vegetarians Can Be Successful Losing Weight On The 800 Calorie HCG Diet Plan

Definitions of Vegetarians and Vegans

The general accepted definition for vegetarians are individuals who do not eat protein from animals including beef, pork, fish, or chicken, but do eat dairy products and eggs. Vegans, like vegetarians exclude eating animal proteins, but take it a step further by excluding all animal byproducts including dairy, eggs, honey, rennet and gelatin (The last 2 products are derived from animals).

Are Vegetarians/Vegans More Healthy?

Whether vegans or vegetarians are healthier than meat eaters is not the issue in this discussion. No doubt, overall they are less likely to be overweight and generally have lower blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol than meat eaters. However, some vegetarians eat large amounts of carbs and do have weight problems. Whether they live longer has not been proven. A 2003 study of British vegetarians, including vegans, found similar mortality rates between "vegetarians" and other groups.

A 1999 meta-study of five studies comparing vegetarian and non-vegetarian mortality rates in western countries found the mortality rate to be highest among vegans and those who eat meat regularly, followed by vegetarians and those who eat meat infrequently. The lowest mortality rate was demonstrated by those who ate fish, but no other meat.

I leave it to others to decide if vegan-ism will prolong life. The answer certainly is not in. My feeling (unproven, of course) is that man evolved eating meat and meat products and the true vegans I have seen seem to be missing something. Perhaps it is the fact that many people are not compensating for the natural vitamins and minerals they are not receiving from eating meat and dairy. Or perhaps, because their choice of diet is so strict, they feel that they can eat more processed foods because they are not eating meat high in fat. Whatever the case is, they are not the really skinny people.

Despite all of the low calorie foods, obesity does exist in the vegan population. Few weight loss diets have been tailored for vegans. Although not a vegan diet, Weight Watchers can be adapted to the vegan lifestyle. Since the emphasis is on fruits and vegetables with low points, there is a lot of food. However, it really is not the best choice for weight loss.

Worried About Inadequate Proteins?

If you're worried about getting enough protein on a vegetarian diet, you may be in for a surprise. Most Americans get way too much protein, and vegetarians can easily get more than enough protein in their diet as well. Many people still believe that protein is only available from meat and animal sources and we will all fall over dead without animal protein! Unless you're pregnant or an Olympic bodybuilder, you will likely get more than enough protein without even trying.

Food Principles of the HCG Diet

The HCG diet is based on eliminating all sugar and refined carbs such as rice, pasta, potatoes, grains, and sugary snack foods, as well as eliminating as much fat as possible. The HCG Diet contains 800 calories. Each portion may only contain a maximum of 2 grams of sugar and 2-3 grams of fat. There are 3 protein selections a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Most fruits are permitted and all vegetables except for peas, carrots and corn are unlimited. In the traditional HCG diet all proteins except for pork and other fatty meats are permitted.

The problem in the diet for vegetarians is making up for their calorie intake when all carbohydrate products are eliminated. The HCG diet can also be adapted to vegans. However, the true vegan who eats no animal products has some difficulty because eggs, especially no-fat egg beaters (which are a good source of lean protein in the HCG diet), are not part of the vegan lifestyle.

Suggestions for the HCG Diet Adapted for Vegans and Vegetarians

Fruits - 3 per day: apples, peaches, all berries, pears, oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, cantaloupes, nectarines, (limes and lemons are free). Berries portions are ½ cup.

Seasonings: unlimited - lemon, garlic, thyme, parsley, plum vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, basil, pepper, balsamic vinegar, garlic salt

Vegetables: unlimited - spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, asparagus, onions, celery, broccoli, radishes, kale, Brussels sprouts, green beans, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, cauliflower, dill pickles, bean sprouts, beets, squash, eggplant, pumpkin

Teas and beverages: diet sodas, green tea, black tea, carbonated water, coffee, tea, crystal light, Diet V-8 Splash, Lactose free soy milk or almond milk (permissible in small quantities), Power-Ade Zero (like Gatorade with no sugar)

Salad dressings: Wishbone or Ken’s spray dressing, Walden Farms No Calorie-No Fat-No sugar dressing. NO OLIVE OIL.

Condiments and Additives: Equal, Splenda, Stevia, Heinz reduced sugar Ketchup, soy, Tabasco, Picante, horseradish, PAM and other no calorie aerosol based cooking sprays, pickles, olives, sugar free salsa, soy mayonnaise

Noodles: Miracle noodles, Shirataki noodles (usually found in produce section of supermarket since they must be kept cold)

Crackers - 3 per day: Melba toasts, Grissini bread sticks, Wasa, Finn, Gilda toasts, Flat Out Light Wrap (a no sugar, no fat, high protein wrap), La Tortilla Factory Low Carb wraps

Snacks: Soy Crisp Chips, Walden Farms Spreads, Sugar-Free Popsicles, Hummus (watch the amount of olive oil - Weight Watchers has a low calorie, low olive oil recipe), vegetarian cheese

High Protein Products for Vegans and Vegetarians

This is the food group where the standard HCG diet differs from those who follow vegan or vegetarian eating principles.

Vegetarian Boca Burger Products

All-American Flame Grilled
The All-American Flame Grilled Boca Burger contains 120 calories, 45 of which are calories from fat. There is 5g of total fat, 1.5g of which is saturated fat. It contains 5mg of cholesterol, 380mg of sodium, 6g of carbohydrates, 5 of which come from fiber and 14g of protein. In addition, this burger patty provides 15 percent of the recommended daily value of calcium and 10 percent of the recommended daily value of iron.

Original Vegan
The Original Vegan Boca Burger contains 70 calories, 5 of which are calories from fat. There is 0.5g of total fat, none of which is saturated fat. It contains no cholesterol, 260mg of sodium, 6g of carbohydrates, 4 of which come from fiber and 13g of protein. In addition, this burger patty provides 6 percent of the recommended daily value of calcium and 10 percent of the recommended daily value of iron.

Grilled Vegetable
The Grilled Vegetable Boca Burger contains 80 calories, 10 of which are calories from fat. It contains no cholesterol, 300mg of sodium, 7g of carbohydrates, 4of which come from fiber and 12g of protein. In addition, this burger patty provides 6 percent of the recommended daily value of calcium and 10 percent of the recommended daily value of iron.

Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP®)

TVP is made from 50% soy protein/soy flour or concentrate, but can also be made from cotton seeds, wheat, and oats. It is produced from soy flour after the soybean oil has been extracted, then cooked under pressure, extruded, and dried. TVP® has a long shelf-life if stored properly and is an excellent source of protein and fiber. It is made into chips, flakes or chunks. TVP® contains absolutely no meat or meat byproducts, so it's perfect for those who are on strict vegetarian diet. TVP® can be purchased flavored with beef, chicken, sausage and ham. One half cup dry TVP® = 80 calories, 0g fat, 3g sugar, 13g protein, and 7g total carbs.

Tofu and Soy Products:

First used in China around 200 B.C., tofu has long been a staple of Asian cuisine. Tofu soaks up flavors and is best when marinated for at least 30 minutes or served with a flavorful sauce. There are two types of tofu that you'll want to try:

1. Fresh, Water-Packed Tofu (always refrigerated): Best for when you want the tofu to hold its shape, such as when baking or grilling
2. Silken Tofu: Packed in aseptic boxes and usually not refrigerated.

Try firm or extra-firm tofu for baking, grilling, sauteing, and frying and soft or silken tofu for creamy sauces, desserts, and dressings. To give tofu a meatier texture, try freezing it for 2 to 24 hours and then defrosting it. Press the water out of the tofu prior to preparing it. Wrap the tofu in a towel and set something heavy on top of it for at least 20 minutes, and it will be ready for marinades, sauces, freezing, and cooking.

You may have tried tofu and soy milk before, but what about edamame, soy ice cream, soy yogurt, soy nuts or soy cheese? TVP® and tempeh are also protein-rich soy foods. As an added bonus, many brands of tofu and soymilk are fortified with other nutrients that vegetarians and vegans need, such as calcium, iron and vitamin B12. Protein content: A half-cup of tofu contains 10 grams, and soy milk contains 7 grams of protein per cup.

Tempeh
This traditional Indonesian food is made from fermented soybeans and other grains. Unlike tofu, which is made from soybean milk, tempeh contains whole soybeans, making it denser. Because of its density, tempeh should be braised in a flavorful liquid for at least one hour prior to cooking. It's actually similar to a very firm veggie burger, and, like tofu and seitan, it's quite high in protein and can be prepared in a myriad of ways, making if perfect for vegetarians and vegans.

Protein content: Varies by brand, but as a guideline, one serving of tempeh (100 grams) provides about 18 grams of protein (that's even more protein per gram than tofu!) Tempeh is a great alternative for folks who don't like tofu.

Seitan
Seitan is derived from the protein portion of wheat (gluten). It replaces meat in many recipes and works so well that a number of vegetarians avoid it because the texture is too "meaty." When simmered in a traditional broth of soy sauce or tamari, ginger, garlic, and kombu (seaweed), it is called seitan. Others simply call it gluten. Commercially made mixes include Arrowhead Mills' Seitan Quick Mix or any of the Knox Mountain products, which include Wheat Balls, Chicken Wheat, and Not-So- Sausage as well as White Wave and Lightlife Foods.

Ener-G® Egg Replacer™ (an egg substitute for recipes)

Ener-G® Egg Replacer™ is made from non-animal sources and replaces eggs for those on the vegan diet or those who cannot have eggs. Ener-G® Egg Replacer™ greatly simplifies baking and allows you to enjoy a variety of delicious egg-free baked goods. It is not nutritionally the same as eggs, but it does mimic what eggs do in a baking recipe. It works best in recipes made from scratch. It will not make scrambled eggs. Ener-G® Egg Replacer™ may work well in some pre-made commercial mixes, but not in all of them.

It is made from Potato Starch, Tapioca Flour, Leavening (Calcium Lactate, Calcium Carbonate, Cream of Tartar), Cellulose Gum, and Modified Cellulose. It is 100% egg-free (contains NO eggs nor animal protein), it is also gluten-free, wheat-free, casein-free, dairy-free, yeast-free, soy-free, tree nut-free, peanut-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, and it's low in protein. 1- 1/2 teaspoons of dry Ener-G® Egg Replacer™ plus 2 tablespoons of warm water equals one egg. Mix thoroughly before adding to the recipe. One replaced egg contains 15 calories, 0g fat, 5mg sodium, 4g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g protein.

The Vegg - Vegan "Egg Yolk" Mix

The Vegg Vegan Egg Yolk is a 100% plant-based egg yolk replacement that contains only natural ingredients and 0g fat. For 2-3 yolks, simply mix 1 teaspoon of The Vegg with 1/4 cup of water in a blender and blend until smooth. Then, use the mixture as you would traditional eggs. You can use it in any recipe that calls for egg yolks such as soups and dressings. It also makes delicious tofu scrambles.

Vegetarian Cheese

Cheese can be made with or without rennet (which is derived from the stomach tissue of a slaughtered calf). This discussion is about those cheeses which are made without the use of rennet. Today, more and more cheeses are made with “microbial enzymes”, which are widely used in the industry because they are a consistent and inexpensive coagulant. The term “microbial enzyme” means it is a synthetically developed coagulant. The term “vegetable rennet” means it is derived from a vegetable source. Soft cheeses such as cream cheese and cottage cheese are manufactured without rennet. Some cottage cheeses, however, may contain gelatin which is derived from animal sources. All labels should be read carefully.

Brands include Land-o-Lakes, California Select, Cabot, Boars Head, and many more. Click here for a cheese list by brand.

All About Shirataki Noodles

Made of naturally water soluble fiber with no fat,  sugar, or starch
Contain zero net carbohydrates and almost zero calories
Gluten-Free and Wheat-Free - made of a healthy natural fiber called Glucomannan
Kosher
Easily absorbs the flavors of any soup, dish, or sauce
Instant and come in a variety of styles: macaroni, spaghetti, fettuccine, angel hair
Beneficial effects backed by medical studies for diabetes, constipation, obesity

Shirataki (shee-rah-TAH-kee) noodles are thin, low carb, chewy, and translucent traditional Japanese noodles. They are also sometimes called konnyaku noodles. Shirataki noodles are thinner than wheat noodles, do not break as easily, and have a different texture. They are mostly composed of a dietary fiber called glucomannan and contain very few calories and carbohydrates (sometimes even zero). They do not have much flavor by themselves, but absorb flavors well from other ingredients you can combine them with.

Shirataki noodles are packaged "wet", that is, you purchase them pre-packaged in liquid, and they are ready-to-eat out of the package. You can prepare them by boiling them briefly or running them under hot water, then combining them with other dishes, or adding things like tofu, garlic, spinach, or soy sauce to enhance the flavor. If you've never eaten Shirataki noodles before, try a small amount initially to ensure you won't experience any stomach or intestinal distress.

How Do I Cook Shirataki Noodles?

Cooking Shirataki noodles by themselves is relatively straightforward. Since Shirataki noodles are packaged pre-cooked, you simply heat them up and enjoy. The liquid that Shirataki noodles are packaged in has a slight fishy/seafood smell to it, so it's recommended that you run the noodles under water for a couple of minutes before you eat them. To add flavor, you can add:

Salt
Soy sauce( low sodium)
Garlic powder or garlic cloves
>Tofu
Spaghetti sauce (sugar free), sugar free pizza sauce
Vegetables, chicken, sea food especially shrimp, beef

The "NO" Foods in the HCG Plan

Meat and Fish: No salmon, pork, lamb, salami(mixed meats)

Carbs: No bread, starches, sugar, rice, pasta, potatoes

Fruits: No banana, pineapple, grapes, watermelon, mangoes, or avocado

Vegetables: No carrots, corn, peas

Oils: NO OLIVE OIL, no cooking oils, no traditional salad dressings

Drinks: No juices, regular sodas, or milk (even low fat)

Other: NO NUTS, peanut butter, seeds, or cheese (except no-fat cheese)

Shopping for Vegan and Vegetarian Products on the HCG Diet

You must always read labels when shopping for vegan and vegetarian products on the HCG Diet. What appears as the perfect vegan product might have too much sugar, starch, or fat for the HCG diet. Remember, no sugar, grains, pasta, rice or potatoes - even if they appear low carb and "healthy".

You can find a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian foods at Amazon, which is especially convenient if the supermarkets near you have a limited selection.

You can also vegetarian products and retailers on the The Vegetarian Resource Group's web site at http://www.vrg.org/links/products.htm.

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"Go to the gym or eat breakfast?" may be the choice facing some well intentioned dieters every morning. If you had only time for one of these, which would be more important?. The answer is clear, breakfast trumps exercise any day.

How can that be? Why is breakfast so important? It can add calories. The answer is simple, if you look at all of the overweight people that lost and kept their weight off, the one thing they all have in common is the fact that they eat breakfast. 90% of weight loss maintainers do not skip breakfast. Almost 100% of successful dieters have breakfast 6 out of 7 mornings a week. In terms of exercise: 50% to 60% exercise 4-5 days a week.

In the figure below, protein for breakfast and late in the afternoon prevents wide fluctuations in blood sugar and decreases hunger. This is even more important in the HCG diet where food intake, and therefore calories, are markedly decreased.

The Importance of Breakfast in the HCG Diet

Here are the reasons breakfast is more important than exercise (hint: it's about eating, not metabolism).

1. For most busy people, exercise is low on the list of priorities; it's easy for day-to-day events to get in the way of exercise time.
2. Breakfast, especially when eaten in the car (safety first!), at school or at work takes no time.
3. Breakfast prevents most people from grazing during the morning, and making poor selections at lunch. Fast foods and big restaurant type of lunches are easy to consume, especially if co-workers are eating them. Breakfast helps protect us from this kind of eating.
4. It helps us slow down how fast we eat lunch.
5. Eating breakfast does not speed up your metabolism, just like eating small meals all day does not. How can one possibly speed metabolism up by eating! The confusion may be from the normal increase in metabolism needed to digest food, but this number is a few calories at best. It's never enough to have any effect on energy i.e. fat that is stored.

If you are struggling to lose weight, think "breakfast." At home, in the car, at work, at school, or anywhere -- as long as you don't skip it.

What's to Eat for Breakfast on HCG Diet?

For most people breakfast is about convenience. We will eat what is easy to get. Cravings at this hour of the day only play a small role. The obvious choices are the bagels, fast food sandwiches, and junk food like pastries, sugary cereals, and Pop tarts (for adults and kids!)

That is exactly what we do NOT want for breakfast. Protein is the key to a good breakfast. We have learned that from the Atkins and South Beach diets. Protein prevents hunger and helps maintain blood sugar stability through out the morning. It prevents picking up the first snack we see around the office and then overeating at lunch.

Proteins like eggs, ham, yogurt, cottage cheese, no fat cheese, high protein bars, or high protein sugar-free shakes make the perfect breakfast. A good guide is to have at least 15 grams of protein for breakfast.

Unlike most other HCG food protocols, Dr Lipman has built on “Dr. Simeons’ original food plan. After all, it has been 55 years since Dr. Simeons wrote the original food plan. There are many new diets, some which were invented during the 2004 low carb craze, others were made for diabetics. Dr. Lipman has taken advantage of all of these foods to present an attractive food plan that maximizes food by not wasting calories on unimportant foods like salad dressings. Here is a typical breakfast on Dr. Lipman’s Food Plan:

Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 2 egg omelet with cheese & vegetables, 2 crackers, coffee with splenda, nonfat milk.

Lunch, snacks, condiments and the numerous choices for dinner are presented in the 800 Calorie HCG Diet User's Manual included with every Pack of HCG Drops. Additionally, each kit comes with Dr. Lipman's HCG Food plan, shopping lists, and access to download Dr. Lipman’s 100 HCG Recipes eBook.

Good Choices for Breakfast on the HCG Diet

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The HCG Diet Slows Down When You Sleep Too Much or Not Enough

Do you know why you need a good night's sleep to really lose weight? An unbalanced sleep pattern can have a very detrimental effect on your weight. Whether it’s too little or too much sleep you will suffer for it, unless you make some changes.

Trying To Lose Weight in the HCG Diet Without Enough Sleep

People who don't sleep well at night usually eat more and put on extra pounds. These were the findings of brand new research led by the University of Colorado Boulder. Researchers learned that participants who only slept 5 hours nightly during a work week gain more weight if they had more than enough food. The researchers wrote that there is a good amount of evidence that proves a lack of sleep will cause obesity, but we know a small amount about how repeated nights of insufficient sleep affect energy balance.

Kenneth Wright, director of the Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder), says in a statement:

The Feeling of Being Constantly Tired Will Naturally Lower Your Energy Level

Most people would resort to more eating and snacking to boost their energy levels. Eating more food will cause your weight to increase. The digestion of food will burn up some more energy, which leads to a vicious cycle of feeling tired and constant eating. Tiredness has other effects on how efficiently your body functions. An inefficient body will start to store more fat and therefore gain more weight.
You should try to get a sufficient amount of sleep and at regular times. Falling into a healthy sleep pattern can help boost your energy levels and reduce the dependence on extra food to make up for a lack of energy. This action alone can have a positive effect on your weight, without even going on any special diet.

Eating Habits Are Effect When Sleep Patterns Change

For some people it might be difficult to regulate their sleep. If you are a shift worker it can be especially challenging. You face not just a potential lack of sleep, but also a big variance in the time of day that you go to sleep. This will affect your eating habits as well as your digestion. So there will be some circumstances were you can’t fully control your sleep pattern.

Drinking More Water Will Help If You Do Not Get Enough Sleep

You can somewhat counter the negative effects by drinking more water throughout the day to energize yourself and feel less hungry. Water has of course zero calories and won’t increase you weight. Remember that the long-term lack of sleep will result in excess storage of body fat. Try your best to get some regular rest at reasonable hours, to maintain your good health and not put on more weight.

Too Much Sleep Also Slows Metabolism

Sleeping very long hours will also badly affect your health and weight. In fact too much sleep can leave you with the same feeling of tiredness and drowsiness as too little sleep. Sleeping too much will also mean you’re less likely to find enough time to exercise during the day. Not to mention the impact it has on overall life expectancy. If you are still having problems with sleeping, you should talk to your doctor to get some specific advice based on your situation. Sleep is just one example of how your day-to-day activities are important to your weight loss plans. Your type of work, amount of exercise and general outlook all have long-term effects on your weight and health.

In the end, it all comes down to your lifestyle and how you change it.

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Drinking water and zero calorie, zero sugar diet sodas or any other beverage with no sugar and no calories has been one of my favorite recommendations. However, often the message gets mixed up in the controversy about the safety of artificial sweeteners and the "healthy" factors in fresh juices, smoothies and juicing.

Comparison of High and Low Calorie Beverages Over a Day

Here are the calorie counts for when picking low calorie and low carb beverages. The light beer was reduced to 8 oz. The differences are huge:

An extensive 6 month study on the effects of zero calorie beverages in weight loss was reported in the Jargan Post on July 28, 2012

Effect of Diet Beverages and Weight Loss

“London: Replacing calorie-laden beverages with water or diet soft drinks can help people lose 4 to 5 pounds, health experts say. In a new study, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers compared weight loss for 318 overweight or obese people, who were divided into three groups: those who switched from calorie-laden beverages to diet soft drinks; those who switched to water; and those who were not counseled to change beverages but received general information about healthy choices that could lead to weight loss.”

"Substituting noncaloric beverages - whether it's water, diet soft drinks or something else - can be a clear and simple change for people who want to lose or maintain weight," said study author Deborah Tate, Ph.D., associate professor of nutrition and of health behavior at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Tate and colleagues undertook the study to provide scientific evidence of whether eliminating calories from beverages is an effective weight loss tool that health-care providers and nutritional counselors could recommend. All three groups experienced small reductions in weight and waist circumference during the 6-month study.

However, people who switched to calorie-free beverages were twice as likely to lose 5 percent or more of their body weight than those who were not counseled to change beverages. People in the group who drank mostly water had lower fasting glucose levels and better hydration levels than the control group. "Substituting specific foods or beverages that provide a substantial portion of daily calories may be a useful strategy for modest weight loss or weight gain prevention," Tate said.

This is an ideal study because it shows that tiny changes even in beverages can have very significant effects on body weight and even metabolic parameters. Its very simple to substitute a high calorie, high sugar beverage for one of the hundreds of zero calorie substitutes. Note in the study, no mention was made about drinking 5 or 10 bottles of water a day. Just a simple change. It should be that all groups making the change experience both weight loss and reduction in belly fat. What is most important is that the dieter does not go ahead and eat some high calorie food because he has reduced his beverage calories.

This intervention required minimal self-monitoring (only beverages) and included monthly treatment visits with recommendations to change one aspect of dietary behavior and produced a 2–2.5% weight loss. The importance of caloric beverages as a target for calorie reduction is noteworthy because they are typically consumed at least daily, whereas food intake types may vary. This approach is more consistent with others recommending small but potentially sustainable changes as a technique for long term weight loss and weight control.

Dr Simeons and Diet Beverages

The original protocol of Dr Simeon's in the HCG diet did not mention diet beverages because it was written 20 years before the beverages were invented. I find no reason that dieter can not drink them.

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Starvation Diets Don't Work and Lead to Lower Metabolism and Nutrient Deficiencies

Most of the time fasting for a short period of time 8-24 hours can have a positive result and has been used for centuries in both religious and cultural rituals. But once you pass 24 hours your body starts to go into starvation mode. This not only makes it harder to lose weight, but can actually increase the amount of fat that you store. When you go on a starvation diet or extended low calorie diet your metabolism starts to decrease and you begin to retain more water as a function of survival.

Effect of Semi-Starvation Dieting On Metabolism

In this state your body tries to maximize it's use of all of the calories that you take in and store as much fat to preserve life for as long as possible. It will also start to use the energy of the muscles and keep the fat stores for future energy needs. There are a few dangers that explain exactly why starvation diets don't work:

The body will adapt and although you lose weight initially, most of that weight loss is from your body's consumption of its glucose stores, minerals and water. Any diet where you initially lose about 2-5 lbs. a day for a couple days is just depleting your body of vital hydration. This reduction in weight is quickly erased as soon as normal eating is resumed. But if you stay on the diet for an extended period the drop in blood sugar and slower metabolism will result in fatigue and reduced mental clarity.

Muscle Loss Due to Starvation

Slowing of the metabolism will be compounded by muscle loss. During starvation diets your body will turn to the muscles for the glycogen that it needs once the liver has been depleted. After the stores of glycogen in your liver, which last about 24 hours, are depleted the body will slow your metabolism and start breaking down muscle which will further slow you metabolism. This slowing of your metabolism will cause you to have a harder time losing weight and if you go back to normal consumption of calories it will cause you to gain weight more quickly.

Starvation diets don't work because your body is well designed to maximize the input of food for survival. If you are consistently eating less food your body will slow down its need for energy, and fatigue and lowered energy output will result. Although you may have short-term reduction in weight, the rebound will definitely take you back to, if not past, your initial starting point. Instead of starving yourself focus on a lifestyle that includes healthy eating and daily exercise.

People who gain weight and want to lose it are often on the lookout for the latest diet and quick fix to help them lose weight quickly and with minimal effort. These methods backfire and put the individual right back where they started for several reasons.

800 Calorie HCG Diet and "Starvation"

This web site advocates the 800 calorie HCG diet which provides nutrition in each food group and healthy lean protein for each meal. This cannot be obtained in the 500 calories a day version of the HCG diet.

The graph below shows the average overweight individual who is already depleted of healthy nutrients becoming even more depleted (red line to the right) by a starvation diet.

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Weight loss drugs have a natural appeal. After all, how much easier could it be? Just pop a few pills and watch the weight melt away. While it may sound like a tempting prospect, a more important aspect to consider is whether or not these drugs are safe for you. Sure, you may want to lose weight, but is it worth the cost of potentially serious side effects? On the other hand, if some weight loss pills are safe, why not take them?

There are many kinds of weight loss drugs. Some of them have been around for many years like phentermine and diethylproprion, while others are brand new to the market, like Qsymia; some are available only with a doctor's prescription, and others are available over the counter. None of these things, however, make a drug good or bad, so how can you tell if a particular weight loss drug is safe for you or not?

Every drug has the potential of side effects. The therapeutic properties of a drug can be thought of as positive side effects, while those that cause a bad reaction are negative side effects. While you want the positive side effect (in this case it would be losing weight), you probably don't want the negative side effects. Of course, this will depend on the likelihood of experiencing such side effects, and how bad they are.

You should talk to your doctor before taking any prescription weight loss drug. Discuss what the side effects are, how often the side effects occur, and what the potential benefit is. Also, be sure to discuss any concerns you have about any particular drugs you are considering. Being well-informed is the key to getting the best prescription for you. Be careful if you have a low thyroid, high blood pressure or heart disease because almost all of these drugs have side effects related to these conditions.

Generally speaking, over the counter weight loss drugs are probably safe, but there are big questions about how effective they really are. There can still be side effects, though. Read the label and any enclosed documentation carefully. You need to see know the proper way of taking it, as well as what the potential side effects are. You will usually see a list of common side effects, and a list of side effects that are more serious and may require medical attention. Just because you can find these pills in the aisle at the drugstore does not mean they are safe, and it certainly does not mean that they are effective.

There is one big secret behind almost every over the counter weight loss drug. Well, it's not technically a secret, but it's worded in a way that some may consider misleading. What you will usually see is some sort of claim about how much weight you can lose by using the product, but then they add a little bit more. After that it will say something to the effect of "as long as you follow the enclosed weight loss plan." In other words, you are going on a diet and taking some pills. It's fair to ask if it's the pills of the diet that cause people to lose weight.

For the most part, weight loss drugs are safe. You still need to do some investigating first, to see if they are right for you.

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More and more companies are beginning to offer low calorie, low fat, and low carb frozen dinner entrees. There are no reasons that they cannot be used with the HCG diet. However, since you did not prepare the food yourself, you need to be a little more careful in your selection of the "right" entree.

When selecting a meal you need to watch the calorie, total fat, net carbs, and sugar content. The protein in almost all of these is 18 to 30 grams so that is rarely a problem. The problem in many of these meals is having too many carbs and sugar and/or too much fat. The carbs are the problem because we are so used to eating carbs every night with dinner. If it's not the carbs like rice, pasta or potato, it's often the gravy loaded with sugar. Here are some guidelines and some samples:

Nutritional Guidelines for Ideal Frozen Dinner Entrees:

Calories: less than 200-300
Total Fat: less than 6-7 grams
Net carbs: less than 10 grams*
Sugar: 3 grams or less

* Net carbs = Total carbs - carbs in fiber

Some individuals may be misled because the total fat looks high, but when you compare the numbers - fresh fish with 4 grams fat, chicken breast with 6 grams of fat, and lean beef with 9.5 grams of fat (based on a 150-170 gram serving, or about 4-6 oz) - they are really not so bad. You can find more choices at www.frozen-food.findthebest.com

HCG Diet Compatible Dinner Entrees

Below are a few images of frozen dinners that are compatible with the nutritional requirements of the 800 Calorie HCG Diet (click on them to view full size). Take a look at the labels and you'll notice how they compare to the guidelines above.

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New Lower Calorie Sodas Are Not Much Different than The Regular Sodas

The soda wars heat up again. This time is not regular Coke vs. Pepsi but so called “reduced calorie” diet sodas. Maybe the companies are getting the message, full calorie sodas are the number one cause of obesity in the US. Candice Choi, AP science writer writes in the San Francisco Examiner (July 27, 2012), “Soda Taste: How the New Sodas Stack Up.” She points out:

"So The Associated Press asked a panel that included a food blogger and Bruce Bozzi, who heads marketing at The Palm steakhouses, to come to its New York City headquarters to gauge how the latest generation of low-calorie sodas stack up to the originals. The verdict? Soft drink makers have a long way to go."

“Included were Pepsi Next, Pepsi and 10-calorie versions of Dr Pepper's Sunkist and A&W Root Beer, which are supposed to have a fuller taste than their zero-calorie, diet soda counterparts. Coca-Cola's Sprite Select and Fanta Select, which are made with natural sweeteners and have 70 calories a can, versus about 140 and 160 for regular Sprite and Fanta, respectively.”

While the 10 calorie versions are a great choice as compared to their full calorie cousins, the reduced 70 calorie versions are still loaded with calories and sugar. Drinking a single one of these drinks a day adds about 10 lbs per year.

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New additions to the HCG diet in terms of added products to maximize fat burning and more selections in foods--including drinks and snacks--has made the new HCG diet for 2014 more effective and easier to tolerate. Calories have risen to 800 calories per day instead of the original 500 calories of Dr. Simeons' plan. This includes many more foods for breakfast and snacks. New preparations of HCG include 12 amino acids, African Mango extract and raspberry ketones. Each preparation has been individualized to achieve maximal effect.

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HCG drops reduce hunger and cravings, but hunger can still occur.
What can you do about it?

As in any weight loss plan, HUNGER is the most common barrier to success. HCG dieters will eventually stop the diet just to make these feelings go away. People very commonly aren't able to properly distinguish between real hunger and cravings or other emotional feelings. Identifying and preventing real and perceived hunger leads to easy weight loss.

Check Sheet for Hunger in the HCG Diet: What to Do

1. Is the feeling actual hunger, or is it thirst, anxiety, boredom, stress, habits and many other feelings masquerading as hunger? If you suspect this read below.
2. Are cravings being mistaken for hunger? Cravings are an irrational need for certain foods and can occur right after eating.
3. Are you eating foods that produce hunger such as sugar or foods quickly turning to sugar. The net carbs should be less than 10 grams and the sugar less than 2 or 3 grams.
4. Are you skipping meals or eating meals without enough protein? In general it takes 10-15 grams or more of protein to feel full.

What to Eat If You are Actually Hungry?

1. Food Shifting: First consider the timing of your meals. There is no truth to the myth that eating late in the evening has any effect on weight gain or loss. If you are hungry at night then simply shift some of the food to later in the day. Many people with hunger in the evening do well by eating dinner later in the evening and going to bed earlier. The idea is to decrease those dangerous hours between 8 PM and midnight. Be careful, sometimes this kind of eating is due to anxiety or boredom. Get some good snacks if this is the problem. Individuals who make it a habit to stay up very late, often alone, can do all kinds of damage late in the evening.
2. Add Some “Safe” Foods and Drinks: For unknown reasons, some individuals have days and sometimes weeks of unexplained hunger. This can sabotage any attempt at weight loss. In the end, you will need to find some “safe” foods and drinks. Here is what you can eat or drink to decrease hunger:

More About Causes of Hunger in the HCG Diet:

Why are 100 million overweight Americans having such difficulty losing weight? The answer is that we are always hungry (or at least we think we are). The search for food is one of our strongest drives; it is deeply ingrained in us and is necessary for our survival. But we have reached a stage of development in our societies where we are constantly exposed to high-calorie, easily obtainable, pleasing and inexpensive food. All of this food overwhelms our control mechanisms and we just cannot stop eating.

Hunger is a normal reaction to the absence of food in our system; it is our body’s way of signaling to us that we need to eat. People who have succeed in their weight loss programs understand that it's possible to control feelings of hunger by understanding the factors that stimulate it. Hunger management is as important to losing and keeping off weight as pain management is to modern surgery. 

In order to successfully manage hunger we must first learn to recognize the difference between hunger and cravings. The “growling” of our stomach, often accompanied by fatigue, weakness and thoughts of food, is hunger. Cravings are simply a very powerful, irrational need for specific types of foods. Cravings occur even when we are not hungry or after we have just finished a large meal. Hunger is a necessary physical need while cravings are emotional desires.

Three distinct factors create the feeling of hunger:

Internal chemicals in the brain and blood
Type of foods we eat or do not eat
External cues and stimuli to eat

HCG Reduces Hunger from Internal Chemicals That Tell Us to Eat

Many obese individuals are unable to lose weight because of hormonal imbalances in their brains and blood. They never feel full because they either lack certain hormones or have too much of them. Often the brain’s appetite center fails to recognize the signals for how often we eat and how much we eat the way it should. These are some of the reasons that certain very overweight people cannot lose weight and disproves the statement that willpower must play a role in dieting.

The master hormone in charge of our eating is Leptin (from the Greek word leptos, meaning thin), which is produced by fat cells. Leptin tells our brain how much fat we have stored in our body. When our brain senses that there is too little Leptin, it will react with hunger and signal us to eat until it believes we have had enough to produce and store more fat cells. Then the brain sends messages to stop eating. This process might be compromised in obese and even overweight people. Instead of avoiding overeating it will now induce overeating. HCG reduces these messages and chemical signals to eat.

Hunger is About the Foods We Eat

The foods we eat stretch our stomachs, releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that travel to the brain and trigger feelings of fullness by shutting off the hunger messages. Some foods are better than others at doing this job. Foods high in protein and fiber seem to produce feelings of fullness for hours. Usually 4 grams of fiber per portion, or 10-15 grams of protein cause fullness.

Carbs, whether in sugar form or foods that quickly turn into sugar in the stomach, do not provide much feelings of fullness and cause hunger. Foods with 10 grams of sugar or more per portion almost always stimulate hunger while those with 2 or 3 grams of sugar do not. One of the reasons for success in the HCG diet is the absence of carbs.

Foods also directly affect our brain cells, resulting in the release of endorphins, which make us feel full. People who do not respond to these stimuli cannot stop eating.

Hunger Often Is the Result of External Signals and Cues to Eat

Hunger is caused not only by chemicals acting on the brain or the foods we eat, it is also a result of many external signals. Recent research indicates that overweight individuals may eat in response to stress, thirst, time of day, fatigue, habits, what they see on television, and even what they smell. Understanding how external signals can produce hunger (or what is misinterpreted as hunger) is very important. Overweight people seem to overreact to these stimuli.

Simply recall the 1940s and 50s to see the effects of external signals on eating patterns. Back then, people did not have the difficulty with weight control that they do now. Fast food was virtually nonexistent and food portions were smaller. The rapid increase in obesity in the last 40 or 50 years is not a result of any new “imbalance in hormones” but is a consequence of the effect of more prevalent external signals triggering our desire to eat. Misinterpreting these inappropriate signals as hunger results in rapid weight gain.

Undoubtedly for some overweight individuals, their weight problems are the result of abnormalities with hormones controlling the appetite centers in their brains. For others, overeating is a result of powerful external signals. However, for most obese individuals, a combination of both hormonal and external signals results in overeating. This is why willpower is ineffective and most diet plans fail! Anybody attempting to lose weight must first learn to protect themselves from signals and cues that imply hunger even when they are not hungry.

Secrets to Preventing Hunger

The most important step to controlling your hunger and cravings is to learn to tell the difference between true hunger (being hungry is normal) and the numerous emotions we all have that we confuse as hunger. Once we understand this basic concept, making changes is much easier. The central element in the Law of Attractions has to do with focus. Thinking about being hungry only creates more feelings of hunger. Focusing on finding alternative foods that satisfy hunger shifts the mindset away from destructive to more constructive thinking and, therefore, more positive actions.

If you feel hungry all the time, your brain is definitely misinterpreting the signals and cues for real hunger. The real feeling of hunger does not occur all the day but only in times when the body is in real need of food. The following is a list of some of the non chemical cues causing hunger that you can try to minimize:

External cues and signals misinterpreted as “hunger”

Stress is thought to be a major cause of overeating. However, numerous studies have yielded inconclusive results. Stress in the workplace is associated with overeating in two studies and a cause of less eating in two other studies. Stress at the time of college examinations has shown mixed results. In fact, the nature of the stress may play the most important role in overeating. Major stress appears to cause less eating and minor stress may cause increased eating. “Major stressors” are relatively less frequent in our lives than “minor stressors,” possibly a significant reason for the preponderance of overeating. Along with the type of stress, the type of foods desired while under stress plays an important role in overeating. People usually crave sweet or salty snack foods over meal-type foods, such as meat, vegetables or fruits. Sweet and salty snacks are high in calories, rarely satisfy hunger and create the need for more, regardless of whether a true physiological need exists. Stress-related eating leads to long-term weight problems and additional emotional problems.
Thirst is frequently confused with hunger, often because most drinking occurs at mealtime. The confusion can also arise from a physical need of wanting something on one's mouth. Many of my patients in Florida become easily dehydrated in our hot environment and experience hunger when they are thirsty. Dehydration can occur surprisingly quickly, without the person even realizing it is taking place. Because the brain may confuse thirst with hunger, the solution is to first drink water or a beverage (sugar free, of course) to determine whether that eliminates what could be a misinterpreted message. Certain low-calorie, low-carb beverages, such as diet sodas (because of the bloating from the carbonation), vegetable juices and even low-fat milk, are better than others in preventing hunger. Water may be the best choice, but let’s face it, some people will simply not drink water.
Fatigue: Some people cannot distinguish between hunger and fatigue. When they’re fatigued, they can be just as hungry after a large meal as they would be if they hadn’t eaten for a whole day. A 1999 study at the University of Chicago found that sleeping only fours hours a night for four days resulted in a decrease in metabolism and an increase in hunger.
Habits, time triggers and behavior patterns are among the most common triggers for what is perceived as hunger. Overweight people use their eyes to count calories and not their stomachs. Years ago, scientists believed that the body knew when to stop eating. However, in this era of unlimited access to very pleasant, comforting food, these beliefs may no longer hold true for many people. More than 60% of overweight individuals are habitual plate-cleaners: they eat everything on a plate and accept that a large portion is an appropriate amount to eat. With ever-increasing portions, we are eating more and not recognizing it. The normal hormonal signals to stop eating are being ignored or overridden by these other very powerful signals. We learn some of these eating patterns in childhood. We sometimes believe we are hungry because the clock says it is lunchtime at noon or dinnertime at 6 PM. Since we believe it is mealtime, we tell ourselves we are hungry. Smart dieters do not eat because of a particular time of day; they save eating for when they are truly hungry. Others overeat because of boredom and accessibility, and many obese people eat whatever is presented to them, often without thinking about it.
Thinking about, smelling and seeing certain foods commonly trigger past memories of pleasures associated with eating those foods. Viewing appealing foods on television can create hunger pangs, especially when you are fatigued or under stress. The secret for many dieters is to remove from the house some of the foods that trigger these responses and stock your kitchen cabinets with lower calorie, healthier substitutes.
Fuel not getting to your cells can cause hunger. If this is a diabetic condition, it is generally accompanied by rapid weight loss, thirst and frequent urination. A hyperactive thyroid and hormonal imbalance can also cause increased metabolism. Although these mechanisms may play a role and should be kept in mind, other causes are far more common.
Sugary foods or foods quickly converted to sugar, such as ice cream, donuts, candy bars, white bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and some cereals, quickly raise and then lower your blood sugar level, resulting in hunger.

The Ability to Distinguish REAL Hunger from Perceived "Hunger" is Paramount to Success in the HCG Diet

It is important to know whether what we experience as “hunger” really is hunger. Eating triggered by external cues, whether stress, visual triggers or fatigue, will not satisfy those hunger feelings. Often, 20–30 minutes later, we are eating again. Very few overweight individuals experience hunger because of abnormalities with hormones that control the appetite centers in their brains. For most, their hunger results from powerful external signals.

Use the following table to help you determine whether what you are feeling is genuine or imagined hunger.

The following table provides a quick guide to hunger-satisfying foods:

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800 Calorie HCG Diet and Plateaus due to Hunger.

HCG  diet plateaus  hunger  are the most common slow downs on the HCG diet. With the increase in calories from Dr Simeons 500 calorie diet to the new 800 calorie HCG diet, the occurrence of hunger is markedly reduced. Just adding the new breakfast and increasing protein with each meal and 4-5 snacks a day helps prevent plateaus due to hunger.

Yet hunger does occur and plateaus due to hunger or even just perceived  hunger needs to be handled.   HUNGER is the most common barrier to success on HCG Diet. HCG dieters will eventually stop the diet just to make these feelings go away. People aren't able to always  distinguish between real hunger and cravings or other emotional feelings. Identifying and preventing real and perceived hunger on the HCG diet leads to easy weight loss.

HCG Diet and Hunger: What to Do

1. Is the feeling actual hunger, or is it thirst, anxiety, boredom, stress, habits and many other feelings masquerading as hunger? If you suspect this read below.
2. Are cravings being mistaken for hunger? Cravings are an irrational need for certain foods and can occur right after eating.
3. Are you eating foods that produce hunger such as sugar or foods quickly turning to sugar. The net carbs should be less than 10 grams and the sugar less than 2 or 3 grams. Read more about food mistakes in the HCG diet.
4. Are you skipping meals or eating meals without enough protein? In general it takes 10-15 grams or more of protein to feel full.
5.  Hunger due to HCG Product. Hunger can also be due to the HCG drops that have deteriorated due to age, contamination and lack of refrigeration. HCG is a natural hormone and after prepared is only effective for 3 months after which it is less potent. It is also must be kept
   cold.

What to Eat If You are Actually Hungry?

1. Food Shifting: First consider the timing of your meals. There is no truth to the myth that eating late in the evening has any effect on weight gain or loss. If you are hungry at night then simply shift some of the food to later in the day. Many people with hunger in the evening do well by eating dinner later in the evening and going to bed earlier. The idea is to decrease those dangerous hours between 8 PM and midnight. Be careful, sometimes this kind of eating is due to anxiety or boredom. Get some good snacks if this is the problem. Individuals who make it a habit to stay up very late, often alone, can do all kinds of damage late in the evening.
2. Add Some “Safe” Foods and Drinks: For unknown reasons, some individuals have days and sometimes weeks of unexplained hunger. This can sabotage any attempt at weight loss. In the end, you will need to find some “safe” foods and drinks. Here is what you can eat or drink to decrease hunger:

More About Causes of Hunger in the HCG Diet:

Why are 100 million overweight Americans having such difficulty losing weight? The answer is that we are always hungry (or at least we think we are). The search for food is one of our strongest drives; it is deeply ingrained in us and is necessary for our survival. But we have reached a stage of development in our societies where we are constantly exposed to high-calorie, easily obtainable, pleasing and inexpensive food. All of this food overwhelms our control mechanisms and we just cannot stop eating.

Hunger is a normal reaction to the absence of food in our system; it is our body’s way of signaling to us that we need to eat. People who have succeed in their weight loss programs understand that it's possible to control feelings of hunger by understanding the factors that stimulate it. Hunger management is as important to losing and keeping off weight as pain management is to modern surgery.

In order to successfully manage hunger we must first learn to recognize the difference between hunger and cravings. The “growling” of our stomach, often accompanied by fatigue, weakness and thoughts of food, is hunger. Cravings are simply a very powerful, irrational need for specific types of foods. Cravings occur even when we are not hungry or after we have just finished a large meal. Hunger is a necessary physical need while cravings are emotional desires.

Three distinct factors create the feeling of hunger:

Internal chemicals in the brain and blood
Type of foods we eat or do not eat
External cues and stimuli to eat

HCG Reduces Hunger from Internal Chemicals That Tell Us to Eat

Many obese individuals are unable to lose weight because of hormonal imbalances in their brains and blood. They never feel full because they either lack certain hormones or have too much of them. Often the brain’s appetite center fails to recognize the signals for how often we eat and how much we eat the way it should. These are some of the reasons that certain very overweight people cannot lose weight and disproves the statement that willpower must play a role in dieting.

The master hormone in charge of our eating is Leptin (from the Greek word leptos, meaning thin), which is produced by fat cells. Leptin tells our brain how much fat we have stored in our body. When our brain senses that there is too little Leptin, it will react with hunger and signal us to eat until it believes we have had enough to produce and store more fat cells. Then the brain sends messages to stop eating. This process might be compromised in obese and even overweight people. Instead of avoiding overeating it will now induce overeating. HCG reduces these messages and chemical signals to eat.

Hunger is About the Foods We Eat

The foods we eat stretch our stomachs, releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that travel to the brain and trigger feelings of fullness by shutting off the hunger messages. Some foods are better than others at doing this job. Foods high in protein and fiber seem to produce feelings of fullness for hours. Usually 4 grams of fiber per portion, or 10-15 grams of protein cause fullness.

Carbs, whether in sugar form or foods that quickly turn into sugar in the stomach, do not provide much feelings of fullness and cause hunger. Foods with 10 grams of sugar or more per portion almost always stimulate hunger while those with 2 or 3 grams of sugar do not. One of the reasons for success in the HCG diet is the absence of carbs.

Foods also directly affect our brain cells, resulting in the release of endorphins, which make us feel full. People who do not respond to these stimuli cannot stop eating.

Hunger Often Is the Result of External Signals and Cues to Eat

Hunger is caused not only by chemicals acting on the brain or the foods we eat, it is also a result of many external signals. Recent research indicates that overweight individuals may eat in response to stress, thirst, time of day, fatigue, habits, what they see on television, and even what they smell. Understanding how external signals can produce hunger (or what is misinterpreted as hunger) is very important. Overweight people seem to overreact to these stimuli.

Simply recall the 1940s and 50s to see the effects of external signals on eating patterns. Back then, people did not have the difficulty with weight control that they do now. Fast food was virtually nonexistent and food portions were smaller. The rapid increase in obesity in the last 40 or 50 years is not a result of any new “imbalance in hormones” but is a consequence of the effect of more prevalent external signals triggering our desire to eat. Misinterpreting these inappropriate signals as hunger results in rapid weight gain.

Undoubtedly for some overweight individuals, their weight problems are the result of abnormalities with hormones controlling the appetite centers in their brains. For others, overeating is a result of powerful external signals. However, for most obese individuals, a combination of both hormonal and external signals results in overeating. This is why willpower is ineffective and most diet plans fail! Anybody attempting to lose weight must first learn to protect themselves from signals and cues that imply hunger even when they are not hungry.

Secrets to Preventing Hunger

The most important step to controlling your hunger and cravings is to learn to tell the difference between true hunger (being hungry is normal) and the numerous emotions we all have that we confuse as hunger. Once we understand this basic concept, making changes is much easier. The central element in the Law of Attractions has to do with focus. Thinking about being hungry only creates more feelings of hunger. Focusing on finding alternative foods that satisfy hunger shifts the mindset away from destructive to more constructive thinking and, therefore, more positive actions.

If you feel hungry all the time, your brain is definitely misinterpreting the signals and cues for real hunger. The real feeling of hunger does not occur all the day but only in times when the body is in real need of food. The following is a list of some of the non chemical cues causing hunger that you can try to minimize:

External cues and signals misinterpreted as “hunger”

Stress is thought to be a major cause of overeating. However, numerous studies have yielded inconclusive results. Stress in the workplace is associated with overeating in two studies and a cause of less eating in two other studies. Stress at the time of college examinations has shown mixed results. In fact, the nature of the stress may play the most important role in overeating. Major stress appears to cause less eating and minor stress may cause increased eating. “Major stressors” are relatively less frequent in our lives than “minor stressors,” possibly a significant reason for the preponderance of overeating. Along with the type of stress, the type of foods desired while under stress plays an important role in overeating. People usually crave sweet or salty snack foods over meal-type foods, such as meat, vegetables or fruits. Sweet and salty snacks are high in calories, rarely satisfy hunger and create the need for more, regardless of whether a true physiological need exists. Stress-related eating leads to long-term weight problems and additional emotional problems.
Thirst is frequently confused with hunger, often because most drinking occurs at mealtime. The confusion can also arise from a physical need of wanting something on one's mouth. Many of my patients in Florida become easily dehydrated in our hot environment and experience hunger when they are thirsty. Dehydration can occur surprisingly quickly, without the person even realizing it is taking place. Because the brain may confuse thirst with hunger, the solution is to first drink water or a beverage (sugar free, of course) to determine whether that eliminates what could be a misinterpreted message. Certain low-calorie, low-carb beverages, such as diet sodas (because of the bloating from the carbonation), vegetable juices and even low-fat milk, are better than others in preventing hunger. Water may be the best choice, but let’s face it, some people will simply not drink water.
Fatigue: Some people cannot distinguish between hunger and fatigue. When they’re fatigued, they can be just as hungry after a large meal as they would be if they hadn’t eaten for a whole day. A 1999 study at the University of Chicago found that sleeping only fours hours a night for four days resulted in a decrease in metabolism and an increase in hunger.
Habits, time triggers and behavior patterns are among the most common triggers for what is perceived as hunger. Overweight people use their eyes to count calories and not their stomachs. Years ago, scientists believed that the body knew when to stop eating. However, in this era of unlimited access to very pleasant, comforting food, these beliefs may no longer hold true for many people. More than 60% of overweight individuals are habitual plate-cleaners: they eat everything on a plate and accept that a large portion is an appropriate amount to eat. With ever-increasing portions, we are eating more and not recognizing it. The normal hormonal signals to stop eating are being ignored or overridden by these other very powerful signals. We learn some of these eating patterns in childhood. We sometimes believe we are hungry because the clock says it is lunchtime at noon or dinnertime at 6 PM. Since we believe it is mealtime, we tell ourselves we are hungry. Smart dieters do not eat because of a particular time of day; they save eating for when they are truly hungry. Others overeat because of boredom and accessibility, and many obese people eat whatever is presented to them, often without thinking about it.
Thinking about, smelling and seeing certain foods commonly trigger past memories of pleasures associated with eating those foods. Viewing appealing foods on television can create hunger pangs, especially when you are fatigued or under stress. The secret for many dieters is to remove from the house some of the foods that trigger these responses and stock your kitchen cabinets with lower calorie, healthier substitutes.
Fuel not getting to your cells can cause hunger. If this is a diabetic condition, it is generally accompanied by rapid weight loss, thirst and frequent urination. A hyperactive thyroid and hormonal imbalance can also cause increased metabolism. Although these mechanisms may play a role and should be kept in mind, other causes are far more common.
Sugary foods or foods quickly converted to sugar, such as ice cream, donuts, candy bars, white bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and some cereals, quickly raise and then lower your blood sugar level, resulting in hunger.

The Ability to Distinguish REAL Hunger from Perceived "Hunger" is Paramount to Success in the HCG Diet

It is important to know whether what we experience as “hunger” really is hunger. Eating triggered by external cues, whether stress, visual triggers or fatigue, will not satisfy those hunger feelings. Often, 20–30 minutes later, we are eating again. Very few overweight individuals experience hunger because of abnormalities with hormones that control the appetite centers in their brains. For most, their hunger results from powerful external signals.

Use the following table to help you determine whether what you are feeling is genuine or imagined hunger.

The following table provides a quick guide to hunger-satisfying foods:

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What are ketones?

 

How do the ketone test strips show I am burning fat in the HCG Diet?

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Most Important Dietary Mistakes on the HCG Diet

 

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Most Dieters on HCG Diet Have Minimal to NO Side Effects

HCG side effects are few, if any and  interactions with other drugs are also minimal. The oral product allows you to avoid any side effects of HCG while still getting the same results of the injections. I think this makes it safer as your not taking a high dosage of HCG and you aren’t injecting it straight into your body. Thus you avoid all the problems of self injecting including allergies, pain at the injection site, bleeding from the needle.

The side effects of HCG use are uncommon Here are some of the possible side effects, which, in fact are rarely seen:

• irritability, 
• restlessness, 
• slight water retention,
• tenderness of breast tissue, 
• constipation
• headaches--disappears in 3-4 days
  
• leg cramps--disappears in 3-4 days
  

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HCG Diet Original Research by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons 

HCG Medical Studies After Dr Simeons

 

According to FDA the original HCG diet with its extreme calorie and protein restrictions is dangerous to your health!!! 

 

The original HCG diet with its extreme (500) calorie and (200 grams) protein restrictions did result in fast weight loss. Unfortunately it also resulted in the loss of an unacceptable amount of lean body mass and most patients became so protein deficient they could only be on the program for a maximum of six weeks!

 

Dr Lipman’s Up to Date HCG Plan is a modern weight loss program that integrates the basics of the original HCG diet with results from current medical studies to provide a system that has been clinically shown to rapidly burn fat while maintaining lean muscle mass and protects from protein deficiency. 

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