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Despite its name, the vegan military diet has nothing to do with the military.

Rather, its a vegan version of the military diet, a restrictive fad diet that promises to help you lose up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) in a single week through 3 days of calorie restriction.

The structure of the two diets is the same the only major difference is that the vegan military diet uses vegan foods.

This article tells you all you need to know about the vegan military diet, including a list of suggested foods, its effect on weight loss, and whether its healthy.

The vegan military diet is a restrictive diet based on the original military diet, also known as the 3-day diet.

It involves a 3-day low calorie meal plan with 1,1001,400 calories per day followed by 4 days off. Since it alternates between periods of restricted and unrestricted eating, it can be considered a form of intermittent fasting.

The diet encourages following this eating pattern for up to 4 weeks, or until you achieve your desired weight loss.

The main difference between the original and the vegan military diet is that the latter includes plant-based alternatives to typical menu items such as meat, dairy, and eggs.

Beyond this, the framework of the two diets is exactly the same.

The vegan military diet is a vegan alternative to the standard military diet. It involves a 3-day low calorie meal plan followed by 4 days off from the diet.

Similar to the traditional military diet, the vegan version involves 3 days of restricted eating followed by 4 days of less restrictive eating.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

The diet recommends gradually decreasing your calories each day. Therefore, youre encouraged to eat the least amount of food on the third day. For example, lunch may include just one slice of whole wheat bread, 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of hummus, and half an avocado.

During the 4 days off from the diet, youre allowed to eat more calories to give yourself a break from the strict guidelines. However, the diet recommends eating no more than 1,500 calories per day on these days, which is still restrictive.

The diet suggests selecting breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks from a list of recommended foods. For example:

Though the diet claims to offer more flexibility during these days, your food choices are still limited.

The vegan military diet is restrictive and provides only a few approved foods.

The vegan military diet is not healthy or sustainable.

The 3-day portion of the diet provides fewer than 1,400 calories per day, which is well below the recommended calorie intake for most people.

According to the 20202025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, women ages 1860 should generally consume 1,6002,400 calories per day, while men ages 1860 should consume 2,2003,200 calories per day (1).

Keep in mind, though, that the daily recommended calorie intake depends on activity level for example, whether youre sedentary, moderately active, or very active. Factors such as health conditions and personal goals may also play a role (1).

Further, if you stick to the suggested 1,500-calorie limit for the remaining 4 days of the diet, youll likely still be eating much less than your recommended calorie intake (1).

The diet doesnt recommend any physical activity and instead relies on a large calorie deficit to support weight loss. If you choose to add exercise to your routine alongside the diet, your body will need more calories (1).

Whats more, though the diet offers vegan alternatives for those following a plant-based diet, they are limited, the portion sizes are small, and many options are highly processed. Overall, its not representative of what a healthy plant-based diet should look like.

A plant-based diet can be healthy if it includes a variety of minimally processed vegetables, fruit, complex carbs, healthy fats, and plant-based proteins such as beans, lentils, and tofu (2).

Finally, overly restrictive diets like this one may worsen your relationship with food or contribute to disordered eating (3).

A healthy diet is one that is enjoyable, affordable, and sustainable. It should reflect other aspects of your life, such as culture, traditions, medical and nutritional needs, and preferences, while also providing enough calories and nutrients for good health (4, 5, 6).

The vegan military diet neglects many of these important parts of a healthy diet and is not recommended.

The vegan military diet is not safe or healthy. Its too low in calories, may include highly processed foods, and is extremely restrictive.

The vegan military diet may lead to temporary weight loss, but you will likely regain any lost weight once you resume your usual diet.

Because the diet is low in calories, youll likely have a big enough calorie deficit to lose weight (6).

However, the initial loss especially the promised 10 pounds (4.5 kg) in 1 week is likely the result of losing water weight. When you restrict calories, your body begins to deplete its glycogen stores, which contain 3 grams of water per gram of glycogen (7, 8).

In other words, as your body depletes its glycogen stores, you also lose water, which can appear as weight loss. However, as soon as you start eating enough calories again, youll likely see the weight rebound (7, 8).

Over a longer time, you may lose some fat, but youre also likely to lose muscle mass.

Muscle loss may occur because the diet is low in protein and doesnt emphasize physical activity. To maintain muscle mass during weight loss, its important to eat enough protein and engage in physical activity (9).

Further, consuming so few calories will likely lead to increased hunger and wont be enjoyable, making the eating pattern difficult to follow long-term (6).

Finally, the diet does not provide useful, sustainable healthy eating tips or skills such as how to read nutrition labels, plan meals, and cook that would help a person maintain weight loss after they stop the diet (5).

Its better to follow a diet that creates a small calorie deficit but is sustainable in the long run. Ideally, it will include increased physical activity and a mostly minimally processed diet rich in protein, vegetables, fruits, fiber, and healthy fats.

Following the vegan military diet may help you lose weight in the short term. However, youll likely regain most of the weight once you resume your usual diet.

The vegan military diet is a plant-based version of a fad diet called the military diet. Both versions are restrictive and low in calories.

Though it promises to help you lose weight quickly, youll likely regain most of the weight once you resume your usual diet especially because the diet is recommended for only up to 4 weeks.

This diet is overly restrictive and not safe to follow long-term. Youre much better off following a healthy, sustainable diet and exercise regimen that you enjoy and can maintain to help you achieve meaningful weight loss.

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The HND consists of berries, fish, root vegetables, and rapeseed oil. It is known to benefit various aspects of health, including weight loss, blood pressure, inflammation, and blood lipid profiles.

Studies also show that HND lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and death.

Nutritional research often faces challenges due to a lack of objective measures, as studies typically rely on subjective tools, such as food consumption questionnaires. Using biomarkers instead can allow researchers to measure dietary health effects more accurately.

In the present study, researchers from Scandinavia assessed the metabolic effects of HND on glucose metabolism, blood lipid profiles, and inflammatory markers using data from a randomized control trial from 2013.

When examining metabolites in the blood and urine of the participants, they found a link between closer adherence to the diet and more benefit on low grade inflammation and lipid profiles, as well as indicators of glucose metabolism.

The original analysis compared participants in the intervention arm [with] those in the control arm, said Christina C. Dahm, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University in Denmark, in an interview with Medical News Today. Dr. Dahm was not involved in the study.

This reanalysis uses metabolites in blood plasma and urine to group people with high levels of metabolites sourced from either the intervention diet or the control diet, she added.

The study appears in Clinical Nutrition.

The 2013 study enrolled 200 participants with overweight and metabolic syndrome. The average age of the participants was 55 years.

After an initial 4-week period, during which the participants consumed their typical diets, the researchers randomly assigned them to follow either HND or a control diet, defined as the average nutrient intake across Nordic countries.

The researchers then instructed the participants in the HND group to increase their consumption of whole grain products, such as rye and barley, alongside berries, fruit, and vegetables.

Those in the control group received instructions to eat low fiber wheat products, including refined white bread and pasta, and not to moderate their consumption of vegetables and fruit.

Both diets contained similar amounts of calories to keep the participants weight stable throughout the study. The researchers followed the participants for either 18 or 24 weeks and had them provide blood and urine samples at the beginning and end of the intervention, as well as at week 12.

For the present metabolic profiling study, the researchers analyzed data from 98 participants in the HND group and 71 in the control group.

They found that those who adhered to HND most had different fat-soluble metabolites in their blood than others. The researchers link these metabolites to better glucose regulation, improved cholesterol profile, and reduced cardiometabolic risk.

These findings build upon the initial results from 2013, stating that although HND has a positive effect on lipid profiles and inflammation, it does not affect blood glucose metabolism.

Participants with higher levels of the metabolites sourced from the Nordic diet had lower triglyceride levels than those with lower levels of the metabolites, even though none of the participants lost weight during the study, said Dr. Dahm.

Assuming that greater intake of the Nordic diet leads to higher levels of blood metabolites, this means that a better quality diet can improve some health parameters, even in the absence of weight loss.

Dr. Christina C. Dahm

Dr. Dahm noted, however, that she is unsure how clinically significant the results may be.

To explain their findings, the researchers say that fish, flaxseed, sunflower, and rapeseed all staples in HND contain healthy fats.

We can only speculate as to why a change in fat composition benefits our health so greatly, says Lars Ove Dragsted, one of the study authors. However, we can confirm that the absence of highly processed food and less saturated fats from animals have a very positive effect on us.

The fat composition in the Nordic diet, which is higher in omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fats, [probably explains many of] the health effects we find from the Nordic diet, even when the weight of participants remains constant, he adds.

Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., Rehnborg Farquhar Professor at Stanford University, not involved in the study, told MNT that the findings are not surprising. The intervention was focused on healthy foods, and specifically listed berries, veggies, fish, whole grains, [low fat] dairy products, and rapeseed oil.

I can think of multiple mechanisms for cardiometabolic benefits, regardless of weight loss: less saturated fat, more unsaturated fat, more fiber, and lower sodium. All of these would beneficially impact lipids, glucose, blood pressure, inflammation, he added.

The authors of the present study conclude that assessing metabolites is an effective way to evaluate the health benefits of different diets.

They say, however, that their findings have some limitations. For example, their analysis may have overlooked some metabolites that other profiling techniques may have found. They also say that their sample size was relatively small.

Dr. Gardner added that these results may have been due to a generally healthier diet rather than due to anything particular to HND: [The results could have arisen from the] Nordic, Mediterranean, vegetarian, DASH, [or] whole food plant-based diet, or half a dozen others. Many of the components of [HND] are similar to these [other diets].

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The amount of weight you gain during your pregnancy influences your health and that of the fetus. Eating a healthy, balanced diet helps ensure that the fetusgets the nutrients it needs to grow at an optimal rate.It is normal for a pregnant person to wonder how much weight gain is optimal and to be expected. Although weight gain will vary from person to person, there are certain guidelines that can help ensure that you maintain healthy dietary and lifestyle practices.

Read more to learn about healthy recommendations for weight gain throughout your pregnancy.

Gaining too much or too little weight during your pregnancy can have adverse effects on the health, growth, and development of the fetus.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), gaining more than the recommended amount of weight can increase the likelihood of delivery complications, the need for a cesarean delivery, and obesity in the infants childhood.

Conversely, gaining less than the recommended amount of weight can lead to the delivery of a smaller baby, which may cause difficulties with breastfeeding, an increased risk of illness, and developmental delays.

Also, gaining the appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy can help ensure an easy transition back to a moderate weight postpartum.

The recommended amount of weight to gain during pregnancy depends on your body mass index (BMI) before becoming pregnant and the number of fetuses you are carrying. Your BMI is calculated based on your height and weight.

Recommendations for those pregnant with one fetus

Recommendations for those pregnant with twins or more

Generally, it is safe and expected for someone carrying one fetus to gain an additional 24 lb in the first trimester (3 months) of pregnancy and 1 lb per week throughout the remainder of the pregnancy.

People who are pregnant with twins or more tend to gain 1.5 lb per week after the standard weight gain in the first trimester.

On average, people of a moderate weight before pregnancy will gain 2535 lb throughout pregnancy.

When someone gains 30 lb, for example, this extra weight is typically distributed as follows:

The best ways to maintain moderate weight gain throughout pregnancy include:

How much should I eat during pregnancy?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that people who are pregnant with one fetus consume an additional 340 calories per day beginning in the second trimester and slightly more in the third trimester.

However, thosecarrying twinsare advised to consume an additional 600 calories per day. If you are carrying more than twins, reach out to your doctor for a recommendation.

If a person has a lot of excess weight, their doctor may advise them to lose some of this weight. People should only do this under the care and instruction of a doctor.

However, in most cases, people should not attempt to lose weight or diet during their pregnancy.

Although you will likely consult your doctor regularly throughout your pregnancy, certain occurrences may be an indication to speak with or visit your doctor sooner. Relating to weight gain, these occurrences may include:

The amount of weight that is safe for you to gain during pregnancy depends largely on your BMI before becoming pregnant and the number of fetuses you are carrying. It is important to remain within the recommended ranges of weight gain to maintain your health and that of your fetus.

Speak with your doctor to determine appropriate weight gain goals, dietary plans, and exercise regimens to maintain during your pregnancy.

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Go ahead, have as many tomatoes as you want on keto. But what about watermelon? We were curious to find out if you can sink your teeth into the refreshing, nutrient-dense fruit on the keto diet or not, so we reached out to Kim Yawitz, a registered dietitian and gym owner of CrossFit 26 in St. Louis, Mo.

First things first, a quick refresher on what keto really means.

Previously reported by Men's Health, a ketogenic diet requires that fat comprise 60 to 80 percent of your total calories. Protein makes up about 20 percent, while 10 percent comes from carbs.

The keto diet is a high fat, low-carb diet that was originally designed for epilepsy patients but has become popular for weight loss, says Yawitz, adding that the keto diet is designed to get you into ketosisa metabolic state where your body uses your fat stores for energy instead of carbs. This often involves eating just 20 to 30 grams of carbs per day.

Fans of the keto diet love that you can lose several pounds in the first few days, says Yawitz, highlighting that this is mostly water weight. Your body stores about three grams of water for every gram of carbohydrate that lives in your muscles, and that water is released as you use up those carbs for energy, she says. Once you use up all of your carb reserves, your body breaks down stored fats and uses them to form ketone bodies, which become your main form of energy on a keto diet.

The short answer: watermelon can be keto-friendly.

Watermelon is relatively low in carbs compared to other fruits, says Yawitz, explaining that you cant stay in ketosis if you eat large amounts of it, or if youre getting too many carbs from other foods. But in small amounts, watermelon can absolutely fit into a keto diet.

One cup of diced watermelon contains approximately 11 grams of carbohydrates, including 0.6 grams of fiber and nine grams of sugar.

Mathematically, you could enjoy two to 2.5 cups of watermelon per day on a keto diet, assuming you eat no other carbs, says Yawitz, cautioning that this scenario is pretty unlikely, considering the fact that even non-starchy veggies have carbs. For example, one cup of chopped cauliflower contains five grams of carbohydrates (of which two grams are fiber), and one cup of Brussels sprouts contains eight grams of carbohydrates and 3.4 grams of fiber.

For that reason, and to make it easier to get a good balance of nutrients from vegetables and other fruits, Yawitz recommends those on a keto diet eat no more than one cup of watermelon per day.

Whats more, Yawitz says, 20 to 30 grams of carbs add up pretty quickly, and planning your carb intake ahead can help ensure you dont exceed that limit.

One thing Yawitz appreciates about watermelon for keto, specifically, is that its very hydrating. Dehydration is a common side effect of a keto diet, partly because you produce more urine when ketone levels are high, she says. Along with drinking more water, eating foods that are naturally high in water content can help you to stay hydrated. Coming in at 92% water by weight, watermelon has the highest water content of any fruit.

Additionally, one cup of diced watermelon fulfills 20% of your daily quota for immune-boosting vitamin C, Yawitz points out, and it's also one of the best food sources of citrulline, an amino acid that can be converted into nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide can help increase blood flow to the muscles and (ahem) other parts of the body, she says. Small studies suggest that citrulline supplements may help reduce post-exercise muscle soreness and could possibly improve erectile function.

Bottom line: Have a slice at your next picnic if you enjoy it, but dont expect any miracles, says Yawitz.

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If you love being a woman but get jealous of how quickly men lose weight, Harvard-trained womens health expert Sara Gottfried, MD, is here for you. Men have a lot more testosterone, which speeds fat burning. But there are simple strategies women can use to level the playing field, insists Dr. Gottfried, who dug into research on body chemistry as her own shape-up efforts floundered. Her most exciting discovery: the slimming power of an often-forgotten hormone called HGH.

Best known for making kids grow taller, HGH also aids adults in building muscle and burning fat. Levels naturally decline up to 50 percent by age 50, but bumping them up again with simple diet changes is surprisingly easy and effective. Women using Dr. Gottfrieds techniques shed up to 40 pounds in a month!

Though common weight-loss techniques may boost HGH, aggressive approaches are stressful for a womans body, and stress has a negative impact on HGH, cautions Dr. Gottfried, author of Women, Food, and Hormones (Buy from Amazon, $18.09).

Her solution? She used blood tests to track HGH as both she and her patients tried gentler options and was delighted to find that these methods can often reverse age-related HGH decline in mere weeks.

Try any (or all!) of the docs strategies, and studies show youll lose up to 18 times more weight than on typical plans!

Going semi-keto: Though scientists arent sure why, getting blood sugar under control is linked to 300 percent higher HGH. Thats part of what prompted Dr. Gottfried to try a classic keto diet, which lowers blood sugar and triggers the body to use stored fat as fuel. Her initial results werent great. Suspecting carb deprivation and lack of veggies were working against her, she created a regimen that allows unlimited carbs from non-starchy veggies and occasional doses of fiber-rich beans, root veggies, and fruit. Success! It helps women lose faster and feel better than they have in years, she promises. (See below for details.)

Adding power proteins: Our bodies use amino acids from protein to make HGH. Since its easier to extract amino acids from animal protein, women with a higher intake of foods like eggs, fish, and beef have been shown to have more HGH. Whey protein powder is particularly helpful at raising HGH, notes Dr. Gottfried. And studies show whey doubles fat burning, even in sedentary seniors. So its a great choice to power up smoothies.

Igniting belly fat: Turns out, letting more time elapse between our last meal of one day and our first meal the next signals the body to make more HGH, increasing levels up to 1,300 percent. Called intermittent fasting, the technique also seems to accelerate HGHs belly-burning power. One study even found that going longer between meals can make 35 percent of our belly fat disappear, just like that. And theres no need to do anything drastic. Dr. Gottfried sees great results when women simply eat in a 10-hour window, such as 8 am to 6 pm.

Walking the HGH way: A friend taught Dr. Gottfried about interval training, which basically tricks the body into thinking its gotten an intense and HGH-stimulating workout even when it hasnt. The idea is to do very fast walking or any intense exercise for 30 seconds followed by 90 seconds of moderate walking or rest. Repeat eight times, says Dr. Gottfried. The approach helped quickly raise her HGH by 53 percent.

To eat Dr. Gottfrieds way, aim for 10 servings of nonstarchy veggies daily. Include healthy fat and six to eight ounces of protein at each meal. Read labels and add up to 25 grams of carbs a day from sources like nuts and keto bread. Eat between 8amand 6pm; sip only water and unsweetened coffee or tea outside that window. After four weeks, add small amounts of beans, sweet potato, and fruit.

BREAKFAST: Spread low-carb toast, such as Base Culture brand (Buy from baseculture.com, $19.99), with avocado; add a cooked egg and low-carb toppings or seasonings.

LUNCH: Top salad with low-carb taco toppings like cooked ground meat, onion, and cheese; mix salsa and olive oil for dressing.

DINNER: Saut garlic, diced zucchini, tomato and seasoning in olive oil; serve with broiled salmon and cauliflower rice.

As with any new dietary regimen, its incredibly important to speak to your doctor before trying. A licensed physician or nutritionist will be able to offer you the best advice in terms of foods, intermittent fasting schedules, and more, based on the state of your current health.

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Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows there are sensible ways to lose weight, including eating a balanced diet and exercising.

There are also reckless ways to shed pounds, such as fads and diet aids that promise rapid weight loss but often recommend potentially dangerous practices. Those include HCG weight-loss products that are marketed along with advice for users to follow a severely restrictive diet.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to avoid human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) weight-loss products. These products are typically sold in the form of oral drops, pellets and sprays, and can be found online, at weight loss clinics and in some retail stores.

HCG is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

Products marketed for weight loss that claim to contain HCG are typically marketed in connection with a very low-calorie diet, usually one that limits calories to 500 per day. Many of these popular HCG products claim to reset your metabolism, change abnormal eating patterns, and shave 20 to 30 pounds in 30 to 40 days.

These products are marketed with incredible claims, and people think that if they're losing weight, HCG must be working, said Carolyn Becker, director of the Office of Unapproved Drugs and Labeling Compliance in the FDAs Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. But the data simply do not support this; any loss is from severe calorie restriction. Not from the HCG.

The FDA has approved HCG as a prescription drug for the treatment of female infertility and for other medical conditions. HCG is not approved for use without a prescription for any purpose. It is not approved for weight loss.

In fact, the prescription drug label notes there is no substantial evidence that it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or normal distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.

Living on 500 calories a day is not only unhealthy but also dangerous. People on such restrictive diets are at increased risk for side effects, including gallstone formation, an imbalance of the electrolytes that keep the bodys muscles and nerves functioning properly, and an irregular heartbeat. Such restrictive diets can be dangerous, even potentially fatal.

Very low-calorie diets are sometimes prescribed by health care professionals for people who are moderately to extremely obese as part of medical treatment to lessen health conditions caused by obesity, such as high blood pressure. But even then, strict and constant medical supervision is needed to ensure that side effects are not life-threatening.Without medical oversight, people on very low-calorie diets may not be getting enough vitamins, minerals and most important protein. If you want to lose weight, do it gradually and reduce the calories you eat every day.

If you have HCG products for weight loss, quit using it, throw it out, and stop following the dieting instructions. Talk to your health care professional about a safe and healthy weight loss plan for you.

Health care professionals and patients should report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDAs MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

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The HCG Institute serves patients nationwide with hCG Injections. We are available to help people lose weight with prescription-grade hCG injections and vitamin B12 shots. Our doctors are committed to your health, well-being and our informative staff of patient care coordinators are here to answer your questions. Medical weight loss with HCG has proven to be a safe and effective method for shedding pounds and inches when used together with a low-calorie diet. With our modified Dr. Simeons hCG injection regimen, our patients are averaging one pound per day with our hCG injections, Lipotropic, and B12 shots. The unique menu plan will make dieting fast, effective, and losing weight is easy with The HCG Institute.

Once you begin your weight loss journey each patient will have a telemedicine video consultation with a board-certified functional medicine physician who will review your blood testing results and medical history. All compounded hCG is made at partner 503B FDA Certified pharmacies located in the United States. To learn more about hCG weight loss just reference our hCG Diet Information.To read success stories from people just like you, take a look at our HCG Diet Reviewsand decide on your hcg weight loss journey.

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Before diving into the process of HCG treatment, the various phases, and how the diet works, it is important to understand the warnings and guidelines to keep dieters safe. Simeons outlines these warnings in his protocol, and ensures that careful steps are outlined on how to successfully use the drops and injections, and how to follow the approved meal plan. He clearly lays out that the HCG is not simply something you can take-up without research and that any patient who thinks he can reduce by taking a few shots and eating less is not only sure to be disappointed but may be heading for serious trouble. While the hormone can provide incredible benefits and results in just a few weeks, the way in which it should be done is strict, but easy to follow. The most important thing, is to follow a physicians instructions when thinking about joining the HCG diet.

While developing the HCG diet, Dr. Simeons was examining the diencephalon, a part of the brain and central nervous system that controls most automatic animal functions of the body, including breathing, heartbeat, digestion, sleep, sex and the urinary system. Historically, from an evolutionary view, the diencephalon is one of the oldest organs in the body, dating back to more than 500 million years ago. It is one of the main reasons that we have been able to evolve as a species. The diencephalon is balanced perfectly in the body, and any alterations to it must be done carefully, while taking other parts of the digestive and nervous system into account. When a patient is obese, the balance of the diencephalon is off and can only be restored, as Simeons puts it, by following the technique laid out in his protocol. He continues to stress the little details and ensuring that his teachings are followed carefully and exactly. Dieters who raise their caloric intake to 600 or 800 from the requested 500, will fail to see the results outlined through this program. Similarly, the dosage of the HCG hormone must not be exceeded, which can often reverse results.

The first step of the HCG diet is to meet with a physician and start to discuss the process of introducing the HCG hormone to the body. When a patient first comes in, a general history will be taken, including questions about when the first signs of excess weight or obesity seemed to occur. Doctors will also look to record the highest weight that the patient has been at in their life and if they have tried any previous dieting or nutritional programs. Simeons observed that patients who had been taking thyroid preparations, on average see less weight lost while on the HCG diet after prolonged use. Other questions the doctors may ask include: Do you suffer from headaches? Rheumatic pains? Menstrual disorders? Constipation? Breathlessness or exertion? Swollen ankles? Do you consider yourself greedy? Do you feel the need to eat snacks between meals? Once all questions are asked by the doctor, the patient strips down and is weighed and measured to attain a starting weight. Statistical averages and charts are consulted to find out the normal weight and height for someone of their stature and age. From this consultation, the degree of overweight is then calculated, so the duration of treatment can be decided on. This is roughly based on an average weight loss of one pound per day. Simeons also notes that regardless of sex, age and degree of overweight, the 300-400 grams-per injection, per day is relatively consistent across all sizes and demographics.

Many first time HCG dieters ask about the difference between the 26 and 40 day kits, and the reasons behind choosing each. Patients who are looking to lose 15 pounds or less, should use the 26 day treatment, with 23 daily injections. The 3 days where there are no injections, is due to the extra 3 days in which the 500-calorie diet should be followed after treatment. More information about this post-injection phase will be discussed later. It is important to note that there is no treatment lasting less than 26 days for patients who only want to lose a few pounds. Simeons states that the diencephalon needs at least 3 weeks of treatment in order to make a difference, and anything less will yield little results. Something else to keep in mind is the careful planning of the treatment, and the fact that an early stop in HCG hormone drops can lead to weight being put back on right away. When patients have gotten rid of their abnormal fat, they will soon feel hungry without continued drops. This is due to the fact that abnormal fat is the only thing being put into circulation, with normal fat deposits remaining untouched. If patients reach a normal weight faster than the 26 days, they are given a diet of 800 1000 calories for the rest of treatment. This ensures that their weight remains constant throughout the remaining days on the HCG hormone. These early cases of weight loss are rare, and are mostly seen among film actresses and models who generally weigh less than normal. However, as Simeons puts it, we undertake to cure a disorder, not to create a new one. The HCG method is self limiting and becomes completely ineffective when all abnormal fat stores are used up.

The 40 day kits are meant for patients who are looking to lose more than 15 pounds during treatment, which takes a longer amount of time and 40 treatments. Patients can lose a large amount of weight on the HCG diet, but anything more than 34 pounds in one course is not recommended. Treatment is stopped when either 34 pounds are lost or 40 injections/drops have been given. The only exception to this rule is for grotesquely obese patients who are allowed an extra 5-6 pounds of weight loss before the limit of 40 cycles of drops has been reached.

Building off the 40 day treatment section of his manuscript, Dr. Simeons explains that the reason for stopping at 40 days is due to the fact that certain patients can show an immunity to the HCG hormone. Simeons states that it is relatively unknown why this might occur, but the breakdown of HCG in the body might occur faster, with less overall effects. After the 40 days of treatment, Simeons observed that it takes around six weeks for this immunity to resolve itself and the HCG hormone can become effective again. Signs of this immunity can be a sudden feeling of hunger in the final days of treatment, something that was absent in previous days. Patients should continue to monitor their hunger and fatigue levels during the full 40 days of treatment to ensure that the hormone is working correctly. If they begin to look weak, tired and fatigued, treatment should stop immediately, due to the fact that any further weight loss can begin to eat away at normal fat, which is then regained after treatment has ceased.

During menstruation, drops should not be taken, but the diet can be continued. Once menstruation has ended, drops should be continued right away, as to not leave the patient feeling extremely hungry without the hormone. However, if patients find themselves to be hungry, there are a few ways to curb hunger while on the HCG Diet. Simeons also makes note that with teenaged girls, their periods may in rare cases, be delayed or sometimes stop altogether while taking the HCG hormone.

Once the patients data is collected, and the various warnings discussed, the probable duration of HCG treatment can be calculated and explained to the patient. When a plan is set up and all treatment processes understood, the patient is usually examined by a doctor. Various parts of the body are measured and recorded. These include the size of the first upper incisor, a pad of fat on the nape of the neck and various other measurements. Blood-count, estimated uric acid, cholesterol and blood sugar can also be recorded to have on record. Once all this information is collected, it is time to start the process of the HCG diet.

The first step of the HCG diet, laid out in Simeons protocol, is the stage of gain before loss. This is a period of anywhere from 3 days, to one week before treatment, where patients are asked to force feed to maximum capacity. If a patients condition is very low, they are asked to eat to capacity for a full week. If a patient is in a satisfactory general condition, they begin force feeding on the day of their first drops. There are many reasons for this feasting, one of which is to stock the normal fat reserves before cutting the diet down to 500 calories per day. They are asked to eat the most fattening foods possible, up until the day of the fourth drops. Patients are not asked to begin eating the limit of 500 calories until three drops have been taken, since it takes that amount of time for the hormone to start circulating fat in the body and making the abnormal fat deposits available. The first three drops can often be referred to as non-effective, since they are preparing the body for the subsequent effective drops which aim to deplete the abnormal fat reserves that have become available on day three. Some patients may be afraid of eating so many calories in the days leading up to the drops, but all weight gained (which can often be 4-6 pounds in 24 hours), is lost in the first 48 hours of dieting. The feasting re-stocks depleted normal fat reserves in obese patients, and the hormone draws on abnormal fat deposits only, leading to an overall healthier body. Foods that should be eaten during this period of full-capacity eating include milk chocolate, pastries with whipped cream, fried meats (especially pork), eggs and bacon, mayonnaise, bread with butter or jar, and any other fattening foods. Simeons emphasizes that concerns about this kind of eating are unfounded, and patients who follow this protocol will be rewarded with results later on. He also points out that during the two days of forced feeding between the first and third cycles of drops, some patients have noticed that they do not actually gain much weight, and in some cases have even lost weight. This can be due to proper hydration during the diet, and the release of excess water from the body, or the increased protein intake, which can also limit retained water.

For women, the best time to start taking the HCG hormone is immediately after her period. If needed, treatment can start later, but should be done within 10 days of a period. Also to note, at least three cycles of drops should be given after the period, followed by the normal three days of dieting. Simeons also shares in his protocol, the most common experiences of dieters starting the HCG diet. On the first few days, some patients claim that they feel a difference, others feel very little. Check out more information on what to expect on your first week of HCG treatment here. Some common symptoms such as mild headaches or increased hunger can occur when first starting treatment, but generally subside. As patients move into the second and third day of the 500 calorie diet, which coincides with the fifth and sixth cycles of drops, patients should start seeing a weight loss of around two pounds per day. At around the third day, different experiences can begin to develop depending on how the forced feeding, also known as the loading days went. Patients who ate at their full capacity often feel much better, lighter and clear-headed. Those who have ignored the instructions of loading days, can instead feel minor discomforts for the first week. When patients reach the fourth and fifth day of dieting, the weight loss amounts begin to drop down and settle at an average of around 1 pound per day. Men often lose weight more consistently over the 23 or 40 days, whereas women can go through fluctuations when it comes to average weight loss per day.

When it comes to daily weight loss, there are four factors that can cause inconsistent numbers and interruptions of weight loss. The first factor is during the first few days of taking the hormone, in which the body is still working to lose the weight from the loading days. Patients may not see consistent numbers until the fourth or fifth day of dieting. The second type of interruption is known as the plateau which can occur during the second half of a full 40 day course. Patients who have lost more than the average of one pound per day, can see a 4-6 day stall in which their weight remains relatively the same. However, plateaus always correct themselves, and should not be of concern. Even though plateauing will correct itself, there are a few ways, for pure psychological benefits, to break up a plateau. One solution is to do what Dr. Simeons calls an apple day. An apple day starts at lunchtime and continues for 24 hours until the next days lunch. Patients can only eat six large apples, and are told to eat one each time they feel hungry, but should not eat more than six apples in the 24 hour period. During this apple day, no other foods or drinks are allowed, except for plain water. The apple-day should produce a gratifying weight loss the next day, which can help patients mentally. The third interruption can last ten days to two weeks, which can often be avoided due to the fact that it is most often found in patients that for some period of time in their lives, maintained a fixed degree of obesity for ten or more years. When this previous weight is reached once again, it can stall the weight loss for up to two weeks, despite taking the HCG hormone and following the diet. The final interruption is a menstrual interruption, in which weight loss is stopped a few days before and during the menstrual period. Simeons also notes that if a woman becomes pregnant while following the HCG diet, weight loss will most likely cease.

The process of taking the HCG drops is specific, but easy to follow. The HCG drops or Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin most often come in one ounce bottles for the 26 day course and two ounce bottles for the 40 day plan. 8-10 drops should be placed under the tongue 3 times per day, allowing 5 minutes for the drops to absorb. Holding the drops under your tongue for approximately 60 seconds before swallowing is best. It is recommended that you should not eat or drink 10 to 15 minutes before or after taking the drops. This should be done for the full course, according to Dr. Simeons manuscript.

Overall, there are three official phases of the HCG diet laid out by Dr. Simeon. The first being the loading phase or phase 1 of the HCG diet. This is when patients are asked to consume heavy, dense, high fat and high calorie foods for a few days. The HCG injection, pill, and drop phase, also known as phase 2 is when patients follow a 500 calorie diet and take drops for either 26 or 40 days. The final phase is referred to as the stabilization phase, maintenance phase or simply, phase 3. In this phase, patients have completed their injections or drops and follow the 500 calorie diet for 3 more days as they finish out the program. After that, the daily caloric intake will begin to rise once again to a normal amount of calories, and patients can go on with their regular eating routine. After treatment, Simeons outlines two common problems that some patients run into. The first, having been mentioned before, is the body creating a tolerance to the HCG hormone, and as a result, the lack of calories will leave them weak and malnourished.The second problem is that of being over-enthusiastic following treatment. Patients begin to realize that they can eat fairly normally without regaining any of the weight. Simeons protocol states that during this time, however, they should avoid sugar and starch for a while. Small amounts of foods such as egg, cheese or milk should be introduced slowly and carefully, not all at once. Easing the body back into consuming more calories should be done in small increments to help it better adjust. When it comes to protein, the opposite should occur. Patients are encouraged to consume a large amount of protein in order to make up for any deficiency while on the HCG diet. Foods such as eggs, steak, and cheese can all be consumed in large quantities during the days following treatment.

While 60-70% of patients experience little or no difficulty in holding their weight off permanently, some relapses can still occur. It is important to know that without carefully watching the body in the days and weeks following treatment, weight can quickly be put back on. For women, pregnancy or menopause can often cause a reverse of previous treatment as weight is put back on. Teenage girls often suffer from compulsive eating, and are likely to relapse if not managed carefully. While relapses do occur, Simeons emphasizes that patients can come back for multiple treatments, and he observed that multiple courses can often prove to be even more satisfactory than a single course. At the end of his manuscript, Simeons states that the HCG method involves a highly complex bodily mechanism and emphasizes that it is useless to hand the patient a diet-sheet and let the nurse give him a shot. In order for patients to see the full effect of what the HCG diet can do for them, they must research, learn and understand what is going on in their bodies and the various steps it takes to see results. Dr. Simeons worked for hundreds of hours to develop a program that is repeatable, sustainable and gets results consistently. Following the plan closely and researching as much as possible before treatment is the best way to enjoy the pleasures of weight loss through the HCG diet.

HCG 26-kit: HCG hormone bottle that lasts for 26 days of treatment.

HCG 40-Kit: HCG hormone bottle that lasts for 40 days of treatment.

100 grams: 3.5 ounces, the common serving size of protein, vegetables or fruit eaten on the HCG diet.

Apple Day: Common practice to break a stall in the HCG Diet, in which patients eat only apples for 24 hours. See section on Interruptions to Losing Weight.

Diencephalon: A part of the brain and central nervous system that controls most automatic animal functions of the body, including breathing, heartbeat, digestion, sleep, sex and the urinary system.

Grissini: Pencil-sized breadsticks, originally from Italy.

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin): A hormone produced by the placenta after implantation.

Loading (Phase 1): 2-3 days of eating high fat, high sugar, and high calorie foods, usually preceding HCG treatment or in the first few days of taking injections/drops.

Melba Toast: Dry, crispy and thinly sliced toast made of wheat flour, salt, yeast, molasses and vinegar.

Phase: Various periods of time on the HCG diet, in which a new process or plan should be followed.

Phase 2: Part of HCG diet in which the 500 calorie plan is followed and drops have begun.

Phase 3: Part of HCG diet following phase 2, where caloric intake is increased, while still avoiding sugars and starches.

Pounds and Inches: Dr. Simeons manuscript explaining his theory and protocol of using the HCG hormone, and following a 500 calorie diet.

Stall: Not losing weight for a sustained period of time. See section on Interruptions to Losing Weight.

VLCD: Stands for Very Low Calorie Diet.

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NEAR 35. 40S WEDNESDAY, 20S FRIDAY. JENNIFER: A LOT OF PEOPLE WILL BE WORKING OUT INDOORS TODAY AND TOMORROW. JOINING US FROM PLANET FITNESS, TEDDY SAVAGE. GOOD TO SEE YOU. >> GOOD TO SEE YOU AS WELL. JENNIFER: YOU HAVE A WORKOUT BUDDY. YOU'RE FOCUSING ON HOW TO WORK OU T WITH A PARTNER. >> THAT'S RIGHT. 2022 IS ALL ABOUT BEING FIT AT PLANET FITNESS. YOU GET THAT AERFT EVERY WORKOUT. TODAY, QUINTON WILL HELP ME SHOW YOU GUYS HOW TO DO BUDDY WORKOUTS IN THE NEW YEAR. JENNIFER: GET AFTER IT. >> THE FIRST MOVEMENT IS A SQUAT AND SWITCH. WE'RE USING A MEDICINE BALL TO SQUAT DOWN AND THEN SWITCH BACK AND FORTH TO SAY HERE, BUDDY, YOU TAKE THIS ONE. I'LL SQUAT DOWN AND SWITCH IT BACK TO ME. OUTSTANDING. NOW, JEN,HE T NEXT ONE IS GOING TO BE REVERSE LUNGE AND PS.AS LUNGE, PASS IT BACK TO ME, AND THE BEST PART OF IT IS IN 2022, IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT ME, IT'S ABOUT US. AND HOW WE CAN BE FIT HL TACURLA TOGETHER. NEXT ONE, WE'LL BE DOWN ON THE GROUND ANDE' WLL DO A SIT-UP AND SHARE. SOLL WE' SIT UP AND HE'LL SHARE THE MEDICINE BALL WITH ME. SID UPND A SHARE, WORKING OUR ABDOMINAL CHAIN, OBLIQUES, AS WE USE THE MEDICINE BALL FOR ASSISTANCE. AND THE LAST E,ON AS WE COME UP, QUINTON, THIS LAST ONE IS BURPEES, RIGHT? WE LIKE TO CALL THEM BODACIOUS DDBUY BURPEES. I'LL START DOWN ONHE T GROUND QUINTON, YOU JU.MP YOU'RE GOING TO JUMP, COME RIGHT BACK, AND THEN IST' MY TURN. I'LL JUMP, BURPEE, RHTIG BACK OVER AND THAT'S IT. JENNIFER: LOOK HOW COORDINATED YOU ARE. >> THAT'S RIGHT. LISTEN, QUINTON I AS MASTER AT DOING THESE MOVEMENTS AND IT MAKES IT SO MUCH MORE FUN WHEN WE CAN MULTIPLY THE BENEFITS AND FE ELFITTACULAR. JENNIFER: HE'S A GOOD PARTR.NE IT'S FUN TO WORK OUT WITH SOMEBODY. IT MOTIVATES YOU, DOESN'T ?IT >> IT MOTIVATES YOU TO DO YOUR BEST. IT KEEPS IT FUN AND LIGHT-HEARTED BECAUSE WE SMILED THROUGH THE WHOLE THG.IN WHEN IT GETS HARD, HE CAN ACTS A ENCOURAGEMENT. JENNIFER: SPEAKING OF ENCOURAGEMENT, A LOT OF PEOPLE VEHA STARTED THEIR WORKOUT ROUTINES. THEY'VE HIT IT HARD AND ARE STARTING TO LOSE STEAM. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR FOLKS. >> FIRST AND FOREMOST, GIVE YOURSELF SOME GRACE. NOT EVERY DAY WILL BE YROU BEST. TAKE IT ONE PERCENT AT A TIME. TELL YOURSFEL TO ENJOY THE JOURNEY AND NOT JUST FOCUS ON ETH DESTINATION. FITNESS IS NOT A STRAIGHT LINE. IT'S GOING TO BE UP, GOING TO BE DOWN. EVERY DAY YOU INVEST IN YOURSELF IS A DAY IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. JENNIFER: TEDDY, THANKS AS ALWAYS FOR JOINING US. QUINTON, IT WAS NICE TO HEAV YOU ALONG AS WELL. THANKS S

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