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HCG Protocol Diet

RESTRICTED CALORIE DIET W/HCG:

PROTOCOL GUIDELINES

Time Line

Take HCG 500 Calorie Diet 500 Calorie Diet Phase 2 Metabolic Kit

Take HCG Independent Program

Eat Heavy* Strict Compliance Stop HCG Establish Set Point

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Days 1 to 2 Days 3 to 40 Days 41 to 43 30 Days

Days 1 to 2

• Take HCG

• Eat as much as you want, especially foods high in saturated fat. See Next Page

Days 3 – 40 (or when reach goal weight)

• Continue HCG as directed. Begin the HCG reduced calorie diet plan. Remember:

the 500 calorie diet must be strictly followed for success.

When You Reach Your Goal Weight or Day 40: Stop the HCG. Continue the 500

calorie diet for 3 more days.

Weekly Weigh-Ins. We recommend that you weigh yourself at least once a week. We

also recommend that you do not weigh at home at other times. During treatment, you

may be compulsive about weighing and this causes a stress hormone cascade, which can

interfere with results. Stress causes weight gain and interferes with weight loss. This

program works well only if strictly followed.

Supplements: Each of the following should be taken as directed:

• Pharmaceutical Grade Multi-Vitamin. Take two capsules daily, one in a.m. and

one in p.m.. By taking a high quality multivitamin formula, you are assured of

having a solid foundation of nutritional support. These can be continued after you

complete your weight loss program at the rate of four per day. Order now:

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• Magnesium Potassium. It is advised to take magnesium potassium tablets (one

to two tablets daily). The reason for this is because fat is lost through urine and

there is a diuretic effect with HCG. The potassium helps to maintain energy,

prevents dehydration and any lightheadedness. Those taking blood pressure

medicine should increase to three to four capsules per day as needed. Order now:

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• CleanseMax. These products help the body rid itself of the toxins released when

the unhealthy fat is metabolized. They use natural ingredients to promote healthy

detoxification. Some may experience slight DIARRHEA or CONSTIPATION. If

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so, please stop and inform your physician. Order CleanseMax now:

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Getting started on the HCG Program / Critical Information

Days 1 and 2. It is extremely important to load correctly to ensure maximum weight loss.

The better you load the more weight you lose.

The purpose of the first 2 days is to maximize the fat burning capability of the

body. This sets the stage for maximum weight loss.

On days 1 and 2, start taking your HCG supplement in the morning. Consume foods

containing high fat every 3 hours (except when sleeping). Do not confuse high calorie

foods with high fat foods. Need not gorge. Some high fat containing foods to consider

are as follows:

Fried Chicken and Fish

Fried Eggs (sausage biscuit and egg)

Pork/ bacon/ sausage

Bratwurst, knockwurst

MCT and Fish Oils

Cheese (any kind)

Cheeseburgers with bacon

Chicken wings with blue cheese

Ribeye or marbled steak

Enchildadas / Mexican Food

Cashews, peanuts etc.

Avocado

Peanut Butter / Butter

Cheese and Meat Pizza

If you are not losing weight, it is likely that you did not load properly. If this

happens, then for the next 3 days take 1 tablespoon of MCT Oil 2 times per day. If this

does not increase weight loss, call the clinic for direction.

Advantages of the HCG Metabolic Program over other weight loss diets.

• Assists the body to burn stored fat as your primary energy source.

• Can greatly diminish your hunger levels.

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• Helps reset your appetite and glandular control mechanisms to make your fat

weight loss more permanent. Phase 2 establishes your new set point.

• Helps re-sculpture your body and protects muscle so that you don’t end up with

significant muscle wasting after weight reduction.

• Most people notice a significant drop in blood pressure.

FOOD GUIDE (See HCG Diet Included Herein)

Breakfast Snack Lunch Snack Dinner

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Protein Drink* Fruit 3 oz. Protein Protein Drink 3 oz. Protein

1 cup Vegetables** 1 cup Vegetables**

The FOOD GUIDE above is recommended as the most effective way to obtain desired

weight loss. We recommend our high grade protein drink* at least once or twice each

day. This unique liquid protein drink is both inexpensive, tastes good and is easy to use –

just mix water. Experience has shown that taken twice a day, clients have less hunger and

tend to lose more weight.

**Eating quantities of vegetables larger than 1 cup will still keep you in the 500 calorie

range. Therefore, you may eat more than the one cup. Most vegetables are very low in

calories. Darker color vegetables are healthier. SALADS: THINK DEEP GREEN.

We also recommend you add MCT oil to your salads for additional fat loss.

Breakfast:

• One liquid Whey Protein Drink. Look for a protein supplement with zero sugar

and little calories.

• Unlimited water. Coffee or tea (preferably decaffeinated) without sugars or dairy.

Green tea or Wu Long is best. Several cups per day.

Lunch and Dinner: Weigh Food with Food Scale

• Protein Foods: 3 oz’s (3.5 raw) twice daily - Example: About the size of a

makeup compact. Should weigh food for accurate calorie counting.

• Fresh Vegetables: 1 cup selected vegetables twice daily. Since this amount may

not have many calories, you may add more vegetables. Just count calories.

• Fruit: One portion per day (before 3:00 p.m.). Apple, Strawberries (6 large),

Orange, ½ Grapefruit, Cantaloupe (1 cup), Other Berries (1/2 cup). Count

calories. Other fruits acceptable except bananas. Limit grape intake.

Snack: A second protein drink can be added to avoid hunger issues and increase your

total amount of protein. Snack can also include vegetables (e.g. cucumbers, celery).

Fluids:

• Each day a MINIMUM OF TWO LITERS (8-10 glasses) of water should be

consumed. CONSUME ½ OF YOUR BODY WEIGHT IN OUNCES but

generally no more than 64 ounces to 80 ounces.

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• Tea/coffee, Club Soda, Mineral Water,

Little Extras

• One tablespoon of milk daily.

• Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, sweet basil, parsley, thyme,

marjoram, and other spices are freely available as seasonings.

• Juice of 1 lemon daily.

• NO Margarine, Butter, Oil, or Dressing.

DO’S

• Do take your magnesium potassium supplement when taking the HCG.

• Do take your Multi-Vitamin daily with food or after eating.

• Do take your CleanseMax or Professional Detox daily. Take 2 capsules of

Cleanse I in the a.m. and two capsules of Cleanse II in the p.m.

DON’TS

• Do not take the following fat-soluble vitamins while you are following the HCG

Diet Plan: fish oil capsules, CQ10 or vitamin E.

• Do not engage in strenuous exercise while on the 500 calorie diet. Otherwise,

hunger and fatigue may be a problem and the body will not burn fat. Moderate

or NO exercise is recommended. Resistance training for 20 to 30 minutes can be

done 2 to 3 x per week as long as you are losing weight. Moderate walking for 20

to 30 minutes is often helpful.

Federal Food and Drug Administration

NOTE: HCG IS NOT FDA APPROVED FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY

OR FOR WEIGHT LOSS. ACCORDING TO THE FDA, “THERE IS NO

SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THAT HCG INCREASES WEIGHT LOSS

BEYOND THAT RESULTING FROM THE CALORIE RESTRICTION.” HCG

HAS ONLY BEEN FDA APPROVED FOR PREPUBERTAL

CRYPTORCHIDISM (UNDESCENDED TESTICLES), HYPOGONADOTROPIC

HYPOGONADISM IN MALES (DECREASED FUNCTION OF THE TESTES

DUE TO A PITUITARY DEFICIENCY), AND OVULATION INDUCTION

(FERTILITY TREATMENT).

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Diet Tips.

It is very important that you follow a 500 calorie diet. You should purchase a food scale

and weigh all the meat after cooking and weigh the vegetables raw. Beef should be

very lean cuts, no marbling and all fat removed before weighing and cooking. GROUND

BEEF, if used, must be 93% lean or better yet, 98%. Tuna can be used sparingly as

can egg whites.

No fat is allowed on this diet after the two (2) day loading phase. Added fat will

increase hunger. Even fat-free salad dressings have sugar, which will increase appetite.

Recommend: MCT Oil can be used for fat burning.

NO non-dairy creamer or other substitute is allowed.

You cannot make any exceptions to the diet plan. You can only eat the quantity

suggested and the food suggested on the diet plan. Many patients will stray from the diet

plan and complain of hunger or not losing enough weight. To ensure that you are

following the program exactly, we ask that you complete your health journal each day

and bring it to the center when doing your weekly weigh-in. If you are unable to do the

weekly weigh-in, then please track your food intake daily for all days of the diet.

Plateaus: Weight loss occurs in stair-step fashion. You will drop weight and may

temporarily plateau. We have found that even during the plateau phase, patients will still

be losing inches. Usually the plateau does not last more than a week and may coincide

with the onset of menstruation. Do not panic if you do not lose weight one week.

Check your journal for any deviations in your diet plan. We may recommend a

APPLE DAY. From noon of one day to noon of the following day, you consume 6

apples and drink lots of water – nothing else.

Hunger Hint: Some people have found that reducing the HCG resulted in less hunger.

This is an individual choice and most patients use the recommended 200 units or 250 (20

to 25 on the syringe). Check with the medical staff before making any changes in your

medication.

Other Hints. If you are experiencing fatigue, add salt and drink more water. A few

extra berries or an extra apple can help (good carbs). An extra protein drink may also

help for both energy and hunger. Sometimes, changing the timing of when you take HCG

can help with hunger. Always let your physician know if you experience any discomfort

such as hunger or fatigue. Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any

questions.

Stress: During stressful times, it may be necessary to temporarily increase calories

(protein or vegetables) by 100 to 150 calories. Protein drinks tend to be very helpful.

Menstruation. We have not stopped HCG treatment prior to menstruation, but we do

advise patients that if they notice they are hungrier when their menstruation begins, just

stop taking HCG for 2 to 3 days and continue the diet. Then continue the HCG and

the diet as before. You may also stop if you have problems with your period on HCG.

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Lotions: Avoid lotions with fat and oils. Any lotion used should be lightweight and

makeup should be oil-free or mineral powder. We offer a vitamin C with hyaluronic

acid for dry skin. Prescription strength Vitamin C is recommended for all skin at any

time to act as an anti-oxidant and protect the skin against free radical damage.

The importance of Protein

Here are four reasons why you should make lean protein a major part of your diet:

• It can’t be overeaten (as long as you eat vegetables).

• It raises your metabolism, causing you to burn more calories

• It satisfies your appetite, causing you to feel less hungry between meals

• It improves insulin sensitivity

The various cells in the body need replacement protein regularly as old cells die off. If

protein is not made available, the muscle tissue of body cells and organs start to break

down. People on reduced calorie weight reduction programs need extra protein as

insurance against tissue breakdown and well being. Added dietary protein prevents this

problem.

Protein is also important during weight reduction to keep your metabolic (calorie

burning) rate high which will improve weight loss results. The added protein helps

preserve lean muscle. Muscle is a metabolically active tissue. A pound of muscle burns

about 45 calories per day, while a pound of fat burns fewer than 2 calories. Recent

research concludes that increasing the level of protein in a calorie restricted plan offsets

the fall in the metabolic rate that normally accompanies reduced calorie plans.

Water - The Magic Potion? How 8 Glasses A Day Keep Fat Away

Incredible as it may seem, water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in

losing weight and keeping it off. Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the

body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause

fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits.

Here's why: The Kidneys can't function properly without enough water. When they don't

work to capacity, some of their load is dumped onto the liver. One of the liver's primary

functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But, if the liver has

to do some of the kidney's work, it can't operate at full throttle. As a result, it metabolizes

less fat so more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss stops. Drinking enough

water is the best treatment for fluid retention. When the body gets less water, it perceives

this as a threat to survival and begins to hold on to every drop. Water is stored in extra-

cellular spaces (outside the cells). This shows up as swollen feet, legs and hands.

Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability to

contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps to prevent the sagging skin that

usually follows weight loss-shrinking cells are buoyed by water, which plumps the skin

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and leaves it clean, healthy and resilient. Water helps rid the body of waste. During

weight loss, the body has a lot more waste to get rid of-all that metabolized fat must be

shed. Again, adequate water helps flush out the waste.

The HCG Diet Plan

Suggested Kitchen Equipment

• George Foreman Grill (or similar product)

• Blender

• Food Scale (Ask Staff to consider one offered at Clinic)

Food Preparation Tips • Vegetables can be covered and simmered in a small amount of fat-free chicken or

vegetable broth.

• Use unrefined sea salt

• Use lemon juice (limit to 1 lemon per day), herb seasonings and Bragg Liquid

Aminos for a salad dressing

• Vinegar

• Add garlic and seasonings to vegetables

o Fresh and dried herbs

o Spices (curry and ginger)

o Dry mustard

o Mrs. Dash seasonings

o Spike seasoning

o Bragg Liquid Aminos (similar to soy sauce, it enhances food flavors)

• Bake, broil, boil or grill meats, poultry and seafood

• You can add spices and hot sauce, but you must read the labels and buy those

without sugar. Making food spicy can be very satisfying, help to decrease

cravings and increase water intake.

Step 1. Days 1-2

Reminder: Because you are trying to lose “unhealthy fat” that refuses to release on

certain areas of your body, you need to make sure your body has enough normal

circulating fat reserves available to maintain you on 500 calories per day for the next 41

days. To do this you must eat fatty food for two days after your first day taking HCG.

Step 2. Days 3 to 41 – Calorie Restricted Diet w/ HCG

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Your daily food consumption consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks are

permitted in the form of the NBH protein drinks or a piece of fruit according to the

following guidelines.

Each meal is around 170 calories, leaving room for protein drinks or 1 small apple or

orange for breakfast or snacks. Be sure to eat all of the recommended vegetables and

fruits because the more plant foods you consume, within the allowances, the healthier

you will become. Better health equates to more energy.

Protein drinks can be substituted for meats as necessary.

The following items are permitted for a meal.

• Fruits for breakfast (or snack).

• 3 ½ ounces (weighed after cooking) of selected lean meats (see below). You can

use some beans: lentils, organic black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas (limited

quantities).

• Vegetables from cooked and raw categories. (You may mix vegetables, just make

sure your daily calorie total doesn’t add up to more than 500 calories.) NO

potatoes, corn, peas or carrots.

• PROTEIN Drink

Your 3 Food Groups:

• Meat, Poultry, Fish, Selected Beans

• Vegetables

• Fruits

Meat, Poultry or Fish (3 ounces after cooked)

You want to choose very lean animal products. Ideally, it is recommended for your

weight loss and health reasons that you choose grass-raised beef or bison, free-range

poultry, wild-caught fish and wild game. Grain-fed animal products contain more fat and

consuming them has been linked to inflammatory conditions (asthma, allergies, colitis,

IBS, arthritis, cancer, heart disease).

You may choose one meat, poultry, or fish for your meals. Prepare 3.5 ounces (palm

size) boneless, fat-trimmed meat, skinned poultry or fish. Broil, grill, steam, poach or

boil without any oil. After cooking it will weigh approximately 3 ounces.

The following list has the approximate calories listed after the item.

3 Ounces Cooked Lean Beef or Bison

Bison 155 calories

Eye of Round Cube steak 160 calories

Sirloin tip steak 140 calories

Flank Steak 165 calories

Round Steak 170 calories

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Filet Mignon 160 calories

3 Ounces Cooked Wild Game

Venison 125 calories

Antelope 125 calories

Elk 125 calories

Dove 130 calories

Pheasant 135 calories

Turkey Breast 140 calories

Quail 130 calories

3 Ounces Cooked Poultry (Skinless) Cooked chicken Breast 90 calories

Cooked turkey breast 90 calories

3 Ounces Cooked Fish (100 calories)

• Ideally, all fish should be wild-caught. Many fish contain toxic pollutants stored in their

fat tissues.

• Some safer fish to consume are Alaskan Halibut, black cod, flounder, haddock, herring,

perch, sole, striped bass, whitefish, and whiting.

• Please do not consume high mercury fish more than 1 x per month. You may use fresh or

frozen fish.

Approved fish include the following: Alaskan Halibut Atlantic Halibut (high mercury)

Bass

Black Cod

Chilean Sea Bass (high mercury)

Cod

Crab Meat

Drum

Flounder

Haddock

Herring

John Dory

Ling

Lobster

Mahi Mahi

Monk Fish

Mullet

Orange Roughy (high mercury)

Perch

Plaice

Pollock

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Red Snapper

Sea Trout

Shrimp

Sole (any species)

Striped Bass

Tuna in water (limit due to mercury content)

Whitefish

Whiting

Vegetables

Recent scientific studies have revealed the powerful antioxidant protection cruciferous

vegetables offer against cancer. We recommend you try to eat at least 2 to 3 cruciferous

vegetables per day. Cruciferous vegetables will be noted in the list for both cooked and

raw vegetables.

Dark leafy greens are the most important foods you can consume. They are high in

important nutrients and minerals, including iron and calcium. Vegetables help you

control your appetite because they are so full of nutrients.

Cooked Vegetables

This is a list of commonly used vegetables. Most vegetables are permitted except for

corn, potatoes, peas and carrots. The following cooked vegetables average 35 to 50

calories per 1 cup serving. You can have as many as you want as long as your total

calorie consumption does not exceed 500 calories per day.

Per Cup

Asparagus 40 calories 2 g protein

Bok Choy (cruciferous) 20 calories 3 g protein

Broccoli (cruciferous) 25 calories 2 g protein

Cabbage (cruciferous) 35 calories 2 g protein

Cauliflower (cruciferous) 30 calories 2 g protein

Celery (chopped) 30 calories 1 g protein

Green beans 45 calories 2 g protein

Greens (collards, turnips, mustard) 45 calories 2 g protein

Kale (cruciferous) 45 calories 2 g protein

Leeks 30 calories 1 g protein

Mushrooms, button (sliced) 45 calories 3 g protein

Onion (medium chopped) 90 calories 3 g protein

Portobello (sliced) 40 calories 5 g protein

Spinach 40 calories 5 g protein

Summer squash (yellow, zucchini, patty pan, scallop) 35 calories 2 g protein

Tomatoes (Canned or cooked, raw is best) 40 calories 2 g protein

Raw Vegetables

Raw vegetables are about the best favor you can do for your health! They are low in

calories, high in the most perfectly balanced water for your body, and brimming with

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antioxidants, enzymes, and healing plant chemicals. You can have as many as you want

as long as your total calorie consumption doesn’t exceed 500 calories per day.

The following list of raw vegetables averages 10 to 40 calories per 1 cup.

Arugula (cruciferous) 5 calories

Asparagus (chopped) 25 calories 3 g protein

Baby lettuces 4 calories 1 g protein

Broccoli Florets (cruciferous) 20 calories 2 g protein

Broccoli sprouts (cruciferous) 20 calories 2 g protein

Cabbage (green or red) (cruciferous) (shredded) 20 calories 1 g protein

Cauliflower (cruciferous) (florets) 25 calories 2 g protein

Celery (chopped) 15 calories 1 g protein

Chinese pea pods 40 calories 3 g protein

Chinese Cabbage (cruciferous) (shredded) 15 calories 2 g protein

Collard greens (cruciferous) (chopped) 20 calories 2 g protein

Cucumber slices 15 calories 1 g protein

Fennel bulb (chopped) 25 calories 1 g protein

Green beans 35 calories 2 g protein

Greens (collards, turnips, mustard) 30 calories 2 g protein

Iceberg Lettuce (not recommended) 10 calories 1 g protein

Kale (cruciferous) (chopped) 30 calories 2 g protein

Mung bean sprouts 30 calories 3 g protein

Mushrooms (sliced) 20 calories 2 g protein

Romaine Lettuce (Pieces or shredded) 10 calories 1 g protein

Spinach leaves 10 calories 1 g protein

Tomatoes (chopped) 35 calories 2 g protein

Yellow squash (sliced) 20 calories 1 g protein

Watercress (cruciferous) (leafy sprigs) 5 calories 1 g protein

Zucchini (sliced) 2 0 calories 2 g protein

Fresh or Unsweetened Frozen Fruits (1-2 Servings Per Day)

Berries, nature’s tasty little packages, pack a low calorie, powerful nutrient punch. You

may have ½ cup of any type of berry or ½ cup mixed berries if you like. Limit your fruit

and or berry consumption to 100 calories per day. Vary your selections for maximum

nutritional benefit. Not all fruits are listed.

Apple 80 calories

Apple (Granny Smith) 70 calories

Blackberries (½ cup) 35 calories 1 g protein

Blueberries (½ cup) 45 calories

Grapefruit (1/2 fruit) 50 calories 1 g protein

Raspberries (½ cup) 35 calories

Strawberries (½ cup halves) 25 calories

Orange 45 calories

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Drinks

You may have (1) tablespoon skim milk in your coffee or tea.

Allowable drinks:

Water -- Drink two liters (8 to 10 glasses) of water per day

Coffee, preferably decaffeinated.

Unsweetened teas (black, green, herbal)

Club soda

Sparkling mineral water

Absolutely no alcohol of any kind allowed during this stage.

Now that you’ve read through your allowable food list, let’s put together some menus.

Using the above listings with calories it is very easy to create a menu and calculate your

calories. The following is an example to help you get the hang of it. If your daily food

totals go over 500 calories up to 550 don’t worry about it because these are approximate

calorie calculations. But, this doesn’t give you license to overdo it! The program works

if strictly followed.

Meal Plan Examples

Approximately 500 Calorie Daily Food Total

Example A.

Breakfast Chocolate Protein Drink 80 calories 15 g Protein

½ cup mixed berries 45 calories

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Total 125 calories 15 g Protein

Lunch 3 oz Chicken Breast (fat and skin removed) 90 calories 21 g Protein

3 cups Romaine Lettuce (shredded) 30 calories 3 g Protein

½ cup raw broccoli sprouts (cruciferous) 10 calories 1 g Protein

½ cup raw tomatoes (chopped) 20 calories 1 g Protein


Snack Protein Drink 70 calories 15 g Protein

Dinner 3 oz Bison patty 155 calories 22 g Protein

1/2 cup cooked red cabbage 20 calories 1 g Protein

1 cup raw spinach 10 calories 1 g Protein

¼ cup raw tomatoes (chopped) 10 calories

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Day’s Total 540 calories 90 g protein

Example B. Breakfast Pineapple Orange Protein Drink 1 60 calories 15 g Protein

½ cup mixed berries 45 calories

1 Granny Smith Apple 70 calories


Snack Protein Drink 70 calories 15 g Protein

Lunch 2 oz Cooked chicken Breast 50 calories 14 g Protein

1 cup raw broccoli 20 calories 1 g Protein

2 cups Romaine Lettuce (shredded) 20 calories 2 g Protein

½ cup raw tomatoes (chopped) 20 calories


Dinner 3 oz cooked sole Fillet 100 calories 21 g Protein

1 cup cooked asparagus 40 calories 4 g Protein

2 cups leaf lettuce 10 calories

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Day’s Total 505 calories 75 g Protein

Note 1: If you feel tired during the program, sublingual B12 can help.

Note 2: The preservation of muscle mass is a key to this program. Resistance

exercise 2 to 3 x per week for 20 to 30 minutes helps this process as does protein.

Sugars: At Natural Lifetime Health, we advocate that all sugars be eliminated from the

diet. The reasons for this are not just due to weight but to aid in cancer prevention and to

avoid “feeding the toxins” in the body.

For those who feel the need for sweeteners on the HCG diet, we note that two sugars are

sometimes approved on HCG diets. These are Xylitol and Stevia.

We carry Xylitol and recommend it for the reason that it does not metabolize as sugar

and it has been shown to have no effect on insulin levels and may be effective in

preventing tooth decay.

Should be only used in small amounts.

Stevia is derived from a shrub and the raw leaf is 60 times sweeter than sugar. In

concentrate form, it is 150 to 300 times sweeter. Many say this is a safe sweetener.

Scientists studying the potential toxicology and toxicity of stevia have several main

concerns. Energy Metabolism: Large amounts of stevioside can potentially interfere

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with absorption of carbohydrates in animals. It can further disrupt the

metabolizing/conversion of food into energy. Cancer: Steviol has successfully been

converted into a mutagenic compound, which may promote cancer. The Scientists don’t

yet know if this will happen in human cells.

Permanent Weight Loss

At NBH Lifetime Health, we have been treating patients for hormonal deficiencies and

weight problems for more than 12 years. During this time, we have found (1) that most

weight loss issues are related to hormones and (2) conventional medicine and popular

weight loss programs do not understand this relationship.

This does not mean that diet and exercise are not critical – they are when done correctly.

However, unless hormone issues are eventually addressed, weight loss will not be

permanent. This is why 95% of people who lose weight with popular weight loss

programs or conventional medical weight loss programs will regain their weight.

Hormone issues that can contribute or cause excess weight include the following: low

thyroid function, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) in ladies, inadequate levels of

progesterone in ladies leading to estrogen dominance, low levels of testosterone in men

and women, low levels of hormones in woman including peri-menopausal and post

menopausal women and in men from ages 30 onward including andropause, adrenal

fatigue, low levels of DHEA, poor sleep due to increased levels of cortisol (the stress

hormone) and low levels of melatonin. Another major factor is the hormone insulin. As

we age, we all have increasing levels of insulin resistance which causes the body to store

more fat. This can also lead to type 2 diabetes.

At NBH Lifetime Health, we recognize and treat the underlying causes of weight gain

and we practice quality of life and preventive medicine. Our philosophy is simple.

Science gives us the knowledge to be healthy.

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Recipes and Tips The following provides additional guidance and recipes for the HCG diet. It is recommended that 3 ounce containers be used to prepare your food in advance. Do not eat less than the 500 calories. If you consistently eat too little, your body will start to think it's in a starvation state and weight loss and fat loss will become more difficult. The recipes below can be made for multiple servings. Divide them into 3 ounce containers. It is recommended that you use a scale to weigh food.

SALADS Tasty Chicken Apple Salad 2 cups raw spinach or romaine lettuce ½ cup chopped apple 100 grams chicken breast (3.5 ounces measured raw) Vinaigrette, Lemon or Citrus Dressing Cook and chop chicken. Arrange spinach or lettuce or plate, sprinkle with chopped apple and chopped chicken. Spray or spoon on Vinaigrette, Lemon or Citrus Dressing. Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable, ½ fruit Strawberry Chicken Salad 2 cups raw spinach or romaine lettuce 3 to 5 small-medium sliced strawberries 100 grams chicken breast (3.5 ounces measured raw) Vinaigrette Dressing Cook and chop chicken. Arrange spinach or lettuce on plate, sprinkle with chopped chicken and strawberries. Spray or spoon on Vinaigrette Dressing. Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable, ½ fruit Crunchy Chicken Salad 100 grams chicken breast (3.5 ounces measured raw) ½ chopped apple 1 or 2 stalks chopped celery Vinaigrette, Lemon or Citrus Dressing Cook and chunk chicken. Toss chicken, apple and celery. Spray or spoon on Vinaigrette, Lemon Citrus Dressing. Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable, ½ fruit Shrimp-Spinach Salad 2 cups raw spinach or romaine lettuce 100 grams grilled shrimp (3.5 ounces measured raw) Dash of garlic salt Vinaigrette Dressing Grill shrimp with dash of garlic salt. Arrange spinach on plate and add shrimp. Spray or spoon on Vinaigrette Dressing. Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable

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Soups – Some make multiple servings – good idea Chicken Bouillon Base 6 100 gram (3.5 ounces measured raw) pieces of chicken breast (total 21 ounces) 8 cups of water ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion salt ¼ teaspoon celery salt ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt Combine ingredients in soup pot and cook until chicken is done. Remove chicken and refrigerate or freeze to use at a later time (6 servings). Also freeze bouillon base for future cooking. Put 2 cups in a medium size container to make soups or 4 tablespoons in a small container to sauté vegetables. Chicken Soup 2 cups Chicken Bouillon Base 3 stalks coarsely chopped celery 100 grams (3.5 ounces measured raw) chopped cooked chicken breast Cooked combined ingredients on medium until celery is tender. Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable French Onion Soup 2 cups Chicken bouillon base 1 whole sliced sweet onion Simmer on low for 1 hour Servings: 1 vegetable Beef Onion Bouillon 2 cups Chicken Bouillon Base 1 whole sliced sweet onion 100 grams (3.5 ounces measured raw) 93% fat free ground beef Beef on George Foreman grill. Simmer combined ingredients on low or 1 hour. Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable

Lemon Oregano Whitefish Packet w/ Asparagus 100 grams (3.5 ounces measured raw) whitefish Asparagus (cup -- allowed amount) Juice of one lemon Teaspoon oregano Salt/pepper Preheat the oven to 400F. Snap off woody ends of asparagus and discard. Tear off a large sheet of non-stick aluminum foil. In the center of this sheet, place asparagus spears and sprinkle with salt/pepper. Place whitefish on top of asparagus. In small bowl, combine lemon juice & oregano, and pour over fish. Fold up edges and completely seal packet on all sides. Bake 10-20 mins, until fish flakes. Serve.

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Tangy Tomato Soup 1 cup Chicken Bouillon Base 1 large or 2 small tomatoes 1 clove minced garlic ½ teaspoon onion salt ½ teaspoon basil Ground pepper Sautee garlic in one teaspoon of bouillon base and set aside. Puree tomatoes in blender and then cook over medium heat to a boil, stirring frequently. Turn heat to low. Add remaining bouillon base, garlic, onion salt to tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in basil, pour in soup bowl and sprinkle with ground pepper to serve. Servings: 1 vegetable Cucumber Apple Salad ½ chopped apple 1 sliced cucumber 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon water Garlic salt Pepper Chop apple and thinly slice cucumber. Combine vinegar and water. Season with garlic salt, pepper to taste. Servings: 1 vegetable, ½ fruit

ENTREES Beef Entrees Choosing cuts of beef – The best cuts of steak for this phase of the HCG diet are: filet mignon, flank steak, T-bone, top round, top sirloin and tenderloin with all visible fat removed. The best cuts of roast for phase I of the HCG diet are: bottom round, eye of round, and sirloin tip. If you are going to eat ground beef, it should be, at a minimum, 93% fat free and eaten no more than 2 or 3 times a week. We generally do not recommend ground beef. Veal Chops (3 servings of protein) 1 cup Chicken bouillon Base ½ clove minced garlic ½ teaspoon dried crushed oregano leaves 3 100 gram (3.5 ounces measured raw) veal chop pieces ¼ cup cold Chicken Bouillon Base Cut veal pieces from the chop, removing all visible fat. Do not use ground veal as the fat content is too high. Combine chicken bouillon base, garlic, and oregano. Place veal pieces in a shallow bowl or heavy plastic bag. Pour mixture over veal pieces. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally. Drain veal; reserve marinade. In skillet over medium heat, brown veal piece in a small amount of the reserved marinade. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until tender. Servings: 3 proteins

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Veal with Grilled Onions 1 whole sliced sweet onion 100 grams (3.5 ounces measured raw) veal Acquire veal from a chop, removing all visible fat. Do not use ground veal as the fat content is too high. Sandwich meat between onions on George Foreman grill. Sprinkle meat and onions with sea salt. Works equally well with veal, beef and chicken. Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable Fish in a Bag 4 sheets of parchment paper 2 100 gram (7 ounces weighed raw) pieces of allowable fish (e.g. Tilapia) 4 cups of fresh spinach, washed and dried 4 teaspoons vinaigrette, Lemon or Citrus Dressing All-Purpose Seasoning Cooking fish in a parchment bag results in a moist, flaky fish. Place 2 cups of spinach in the center of each of 2 of the parchment paper pieces. Top each spinach stack with 2 teaspoon dressing. Place one piece of fish on top of the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with seasoning and top with 1 teaspoon dressing. Place one sheet of the parchment paper on top of each piece of the fish. Crimp the two sheets of parchment paper like a piecrust until the bottom and the top are completely sealed. Place the bags of tilapia onto a cookie sheet and cook in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Place the bag onto a plate and slice the parchment open at the table to enjoy. Servings: 2 proteins, 2 vegetables Bunless Burger 100 grams (3.5 ounces measured raw) 93% fat free ground beef 1 large tomato Onion salt Ground pepper Dill seed Prepare ground beef patty on George Foreman grill. Cut horizontally so have 2 thin patties. Sandwich each patty between 2 slices of tomato. Sprinkle with onion salt, ground pepper and a tiny bit of dill seed. Serve with sliced tomatoes for the rest of your vegetable. Servings: 1 protein, 1 vegetable HCG Taco Salad Ingredients Ground bison (buffalo), 100 grams (3.5 ounces measured raw) Onions, raw, .25 cup, chopped Red Ripe Tomatoes, 1 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) Garlic powder, ½ tsp Cucumber (peeled), 1/2 cup, pared, chopped

Directions

Use a calorie free oil to cook ground bison and sprinkle spices over it while it cooks. Chop up the veggies and mix together with cooked meat.

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Cucumber Salad – with meat 1 cucumber peeled, seeded and diced 1 tomato diced 1/4 cup of green onions sliced 1 tsp lemon pepper 1 tsp garlic powder or 1/2 tsp chopped garlic 1 tsp lemon juice 100 grams (3.5 oz raw meat) - cooked any style and cubed into bite size pieces

Directions

Add ingredients into bowl and stir. Fish in a Bag 4 sheets of parchment paper 2 100 gram (7 ounces weighed raw) pieces of allowable fish (e.g. Tilapia) 4 cups of fresh spinach, washed and dried 4 teaspoons vinaigrette, Lemon or Citrus Dressing All-Purpose Seasoning Cooking fish in a parchment bag results in a moist, flaky fish. Place 2 cups of spinach in the center of each of 2 of the parchment paper pieces. Top each spinach stack with 2 teaspoon dressing. Place one piece of fish on top of the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with seasoning and top with 1 teaspoon dressing. Place one sheet of the parchment paper on top of each piece of the fish. Crimp the two sheets of parchment paper like a piecrust until the bottom and the top are completely sealed. Place the bags of tilapia onto a cookie sheet and cook in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Place the bag onto a plate and slice the parchment open at the table to enjoy. Servings: 2 proteins, 2 vegetables

Herbs, Spices, Seasonings (check labels for any added fat or sugars) Allspice Italian Seasoning Garlic Salt Apple Cider Vinegar McCormick Italian Seasoning Ginger Basil Mint leaves (dried or fresh) Black Pepper Bay Leaf Nutmeg White Pepper Cayenne Pepper Onion Powder Celery Salt Onion Salt Chili Powder Oregano (dried) Chili Seasoning Paprika Chinese Style Five Spice Parsley (fresh or dried) Cilantro (fresh) Peppercorns Cinnamon Poultry Seasoning Coriander Rosemary (fresh or dried) Creole Seasoning Sage (dried) Cumin (Ground) Sea Salt Dill (Fresh) Thyme Dill Seed Thyme Leaves Garlic Cloves Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Garlic Granules Seasoning Garlic Powder Turmeric

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Most Common Errors during 500 Calorie Diet Phase

1. Not loading enough fat during the load days (first two days of HCG). This might explain hunger and associated crankiness during the first week of the HCG restricted calorie diet.

2. Eliminate all diet drinks including Crystal Light, diet soda or other diet drinks – only water teas, coffees, and mineral water. You can add one lemon each day.

3. No gum, mints, etc. allowed during the restricted calorie diet. Again, some still lose when violating this directive, but it is a place to review if losing slows.

4. Mixing vegetables at a meal. Dr. Simeon’s protocol states one vegetable type. While many people lose quite satisfactorily when mixing vegetables, it is a place to review if losing slows.

5. American beef is noted as significantly more fatty than the beef. The Simeon’s protocol was used in Europe. Veal and buffalo meat are replacements, but are sometimes hard to find. Many participants can quicken weight loss by eating less beef and more chicken or allowable fish/seafood, in particular.

6. Weight of proteins to be based on PRECOOKED weight, not post cooking – this can make quite a difference in the prescribed serving with certain proteins.

7. Eating the same proteins for both lunch and dinner. Food selections are to be varied. 8. Not drinking enough water – you should be drinking at least 2 quarts of allowable liquids

per day. 9. Try to weigh in at the same time and with similar clothes at each weigh in order to avoid

false appearance of weight gain/loss. 10. Avoid eating at restaurants because to a large degree the meats have been “juiced” or

manipulated to be more flavorful, tender or juicy with a multitude of processes that could easily slow your weight loss, particularly chicken.

Time Saving Tips 1. Purchase thawed protein servings (shrimp, chicken breast, crab, and fish) and, instead of

putting it in the freezer in big quantities, divided the portions into the prescribed 100 gram (3.5 ounces raw) servings, then freeze in the individual size servings. Note: Some participants take this one step further and actually cook the protein before freezing so that it can just be reheated or put on a salad before eating.

2. Each morning (or the night before) pick two different proteins for the upcoming day and move them to the refrigerator to thaw. Thawing won’t take long and cooking only takes a couple of minutes on the George Foreman Grill. This saves very much time compared to putting blocks of frozen chicken breasts, etc. and trying to work with it when you want your 100 grams for a meal.

3. Fill 7-14 syringes at a time instead of one each morning. Refrigerate syringes. 4. Use a George Foreman grill for meat – almost everything is done in about three minutes.

Plateau Breakers and to Maximize Daily Weight Loss 1. Increase water intake to 2-3 quarts per day. 2. Try adding a glass or two of green tea to your day. 3. Don’t eat 2 apples for the two fruits or cut down on the size of the apples. 4. If mixing vegetables, stop. Cut American beef down or out. 5. Check all condiments for any form of sugar. “Garlic Salt” may list sugar as an ingredient. 6. Any seasoning salt or seasoning product must be carefully checked. 7. If having trouble with constipation, advise staff. Smooth Move tea may help as may Epsom salt baths.

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