HCG Diet Plan Phase 1- The Basic Facts

Do you have problems losing that extra fat? Are you sick and tired of trying those different diet fads that don’t even work? Well, if you answered yes to at least one of these questions, then you should continue reading this article.  The HCG diet is the newest and the most effective diet program available in the market today. HCG or human chorionic gonadotrophic hormone is a natural hormone found in pregnant and lactating women. This hormone allows the fetus to have contact with the mother’s stored fats. The primary action of the HCG hormones is to aid in the metabolism fats stored in the body. These stored fats are used up for energy use. This then ultimately results to weight loss.

This concept was accidentally discovered by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons way back in 1970’s while conducting a study on boys with problems on the pituitary gland. He later found out that the side effect of the treatment was making the boys less hungry and ultimately weight loss. This concept was popularized later on by Kevin Trudeau through his book “The Weight Loss Cure They Don’t Want You to Know”.

The HCG diet has been so popular because it is the safest and the most effective diet program ever.  The diet program has four phases which when strictly followed, has a great slimming effect.  These diet phases are not too hard to follow. A thorough physical examination is needed before you begin your HCG weight loss journey. The first phase is the most wonderful and fun part of the program. This is also called as the loading phase because you allow yourself to eat anything you want for the first two days. You do not have to feel guilty about. The reason behind this phase is that you have to keep your body well stocked with normal fat deposits. Here some secret facts you need to know during the first phase of the diet.

1. Drink lots of water.

Yes, you heard it right. Water plays an important role in our body. You need to hydrate yourself with at least 64+ ounces of water during this phase of the diet. This also helps remove toxins out of your system.

2. Exercise, exercise, exercise.

During the loading phase, you also might want to consider walking for at least an hour each day. This way, you will be preparing your body for the rigorous phase of the diet.

3. Eat healthily.

The first phase does allow you to anything especially foods high in fat content but it wouldn’t hurt if you choose foods that are healthy. Eating an apple and breadfruit everyday for the first two days of the program will not only help you lose weight, but will also keep you stay healthy.

The path to weight loss is not always easy. That’s why it is important for any dieter to stay motivated. The first phase of the HCG diet may not be all that hard to follow. Preparing yourself for the next three phases of the program will help make you achieve your goal faster. So, what are you waiting for?