Yes.

Yes.

There is no restriction on the use of salt. On the other hand, an increase in salt can be one of the most common causes for inconsistencies in weight, due to water retention.

Tap water contains chlorine, which affects the thyroid.

It takes 3 days for HCG to completely enter your system; gorging helps with hunger feelings while on the program.

Fresh vegetables are preferred, but frozen vegetables will work.

Cucumbers and vinegar are on the protocol so pickles are permitted. If you find that you are not losing weight, stop eating the pickles.

The complete diet is covered in the initial 2-hour orientation. However, here is a basic overview:

• Drink two quarts of water each day.
• Breakfast: herbal teas, black teas, or coffee.

Lunch/dinner: 500 calories of food each day from the following: 100 grams of beef, veal, chicken, white fish, lobster, shrimp, or tuna. Two vegetables from the approved list with each meal (includes broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, green beans, zucchini, tomatoes, and others). One fruit from the approved list with each meal (includes apple, orange, strawberries, grapefruit, peach, apricot, cherries, and others). In place of fruit, ¾ cup of non-fat yogurt can be eaten once per day. Finally, one serving of crackers or bread sticks from the approved list with each meal.

No. Because HCG releases your fat reserves, your body begins to “consume” the fat, which acts as a source of energy in place of food. In essence, you burn about one pound of fat each day (one pound is 3,500 calories).

Therefore, your total consumption each day will be about 4,000 calories – 500 from food and 3,500 from fat. That is why most patients do not experience extreme hunger while using HCG.

No. Most patients on the 23-day program tend to lose about 20-25 pounds; however, the weight loss does not always happen evenly over 23-day period. Some patients may notice a “lull” or a span of a few days where little to no weight loss occurs. Some patients often notice quick weight loss after a “lull” period.

Out-of-state patients will need to attend the orientation, physical, and first injection. After they start the protocol we will conduct follow-up phone consultations and will overnight the HCG serum and supplies at the patient’s cost.

We do not recommend it. If you only need to lose a small amount of weight, there aren’t as many “abnormal fat reserves” available and the hunger experienced throughout the program may be intense. However, we have had several patients participate who only needed to lose 15 pounds.

No, when you are nursing you produce prolactin, which interferes with HCG.

The HCG needs to be metabolized in the muscle.

This prevents your body from building immunity to HCG.

You can use Makeup that does not include fats, oils, creams and ointments.

Yes, you can use mineral oils externally as a moisturizer. However, because there is little nutritional value, do not use mineral oil to cook.

Lipstick is permitted.

Carmex is okay because it is a wax and it doesn’t penetrate the skin. Chap Stick is not okay, because it penetrates the skin.

You can use Crystal deodorant, which can be found at health food stores.

Women who are menstruating produce small amount of HCG.

This varies; some women report they are hungrier when on their menstrual cycle and not injecting, and many report that they are unaffected.

Drink Dieter’s Tea (Celestial Seasons brand) or licorice tea and increase fluid intake.

Yes, as long as it does not contain sugar.