LOVE MY CRUTCHES

Not too long ago, I found myself thinking about my recent journey into the world of my seemingly unending and futile attempts to lose those unhealthy and unwanted extra pounds that I had put on over the years. It was fortunate for me that my wife had actually discovered a weight loss program that actually worked called hcg liquid drops. So, I watched her go through the protocol with great interest and skepticism. It worked! So, following her success, I decided I would give it a try myself. Not only did I accomplish my weight loss (24 pounds in 21 days) which was a goal I thought unattainable due to my previous failures , but more importantly, I have been able to keep it off for over the past six months while using the hcga appetite suppressant drops. Or you could say my favorite crutch.

Part of my recollection of starting out on the hcg weight loss protocol was a thought that I was becoming reliant upon those hcg liquid drops and I was forming a dependency upon that "crutch" as part of my lifestyle. I actually wondered if this was something I wanted to continue on doing because I almost felt a little less of myself because I just couldn't lose this weight on my own. Sounds crazy but those thoughts did rattle around in my head.

But, it wasn't too long after seeing those pounds start to melt away as a daily process and all the while feeling the appetite suppressant and energy boost ingredients in my hcga liquid drops giving me the daily boost I needed as I followed the protocol that my "tune" changed. I could see that this was only a short term plan to follow but the returns were going to be tremendous and I wasn't going to be addicted to this temporary crutch but more like a permanent, life-changing transformation in my life. A pleasant result of all of this has been my abilities to make this life-style change a part of my new life that results in my improved health and well-being. I figure that "it's never too late" and well worth the effort.

Steak Day On The HCG Diet

If you have already completed the hCG diet successfully you will understand the importance of the Maintenance Phase, do this wrong or half heartedly and don't be surprised if those pounds reappear.

Your goal on the Maintenance Phase is, as the name suggests, to maintain the new you, staying within 2lbs of your weight from the last dose day. This is crucial as your hypothalamus is being reset along with your body's base weight, and any further loss will be at he expense of normal fat which, in turn, is easily regained at a later date, so remember to keep an eye on weight gain and loss during this period, staying within the +/- 2lb last dose weight.

So what to do if you stray above the 2lb threshold?  You take on a "steak day" and it must take place immediately! So with that in mind, you must entirely skip breakfast and lunch, making sure to drink lots of water which will also help as an appetite suppressant, and then…

Eat a HUGE steak for dinner accompanied by an apple or raw tomato.

This invariably will correct the gain and you will be back on track.

Remember the maintenance phase of the hCG diet plan is a lot easier than the very low calorie diet as you are less restricted, being able to eat most fruits and vegetables, but it is imperative to stay within the 2lb threshold.

Beware The HCG Doubters...

You know who I'm talking about, whether it is a member of your family, friend or work colleague you will encounter the purveyors of that most unpleasant of words...doubt!

When you decide to embark on the diet you may decide to keep it to yourself, who would want anyone to know that you are planning to lose weight with the aid of pregnant pee!

No matter how expertly you explain the hCG protocol, for those that have never heard of it, they will initially question your sanity...."you're using what!!", "Are you mad?" I found that being prepared for these cross examinations was a big help, have your answers ready, hopefully by now you would have completed your due diligence and be armed with the facts, allowing you to dodge any uninformed curve balls thrown at you.  It is a fact that those who undertook the hCG diet, that had a solid understanding of how it works, what is required and had fully prepared, experience the best results, remember this is no fad, it has been used as a weight loss aid for over 50 years and in my humble opinion is hear to stay. So I'll say it again...before you begin be fully prepared. 


With the huge surge in popularity for the diet, there is a ton of relevant information for you to consume, some written by medical professionals, some from successful dieters and many other informative sites, one I particularly like and a good place to start is this comprehensive site, a great resource and written in layman's terms so you won't get confused! There is also a free e-book discussing hCG diet dangers which gives a fair and unbiased overview.