What is the HCG diet Plan Phase 1?

Phase I: The Loading Phase During the loading phase of the HCG diet, you start to take HCG and eat plenty of foods high in calories and healthy fats. This phase lasts 48 hours. Most of our clients eat at maintenance during this phase. Therefore, no weight is lost.

What are the stages of HCG?

The hCG diet is usually divided into three phases….It’s generally divided into three phases:

• Loading phase. Start taking hCG and eat plenty of high fat, high calorie foods for 2 days.
• Weight loss phase. Continue taking hCG and eat only 500 calories per day for 3 to 6 weeks.
• Maintenance phase. Stop taking hCG.

What is Phase 2 of HCG?

Phase 2 typically consists of the 500 calorie diet,(VLCD or Very Low Calorie Diet) outlined in Dr. Simeons manuscript original protocol. There are individuals, however, who prefer to eat more than the allotted 500 calories per day.

What is HCG maintenance phase?

The maintenance phase lasts for three weeks and begins immediately after your last day of very low-calorie dieting. During the maintenance phase, you will increase your calorie intake to 1,500 calories, making up 3 meals and snacks. It is important that these meals are composed of healthy foods.

What fruit can you eat on HCG?

HCG-approved fruit includes grapefruits, oranges, apples, lemons, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. As for carbohydrates, people on the hCG diet can have one piece of Melba toast or one breadstick at dinner. Both are allowed because they don’t have fat, sodium or cholesterol and are low in calories.

How long can you do Phase 2 of HCG?

Note: You will need a 2 oz bottle of HCG drops for the 23-day plan. You are only allowed to take the HCG Diet drops for a maximum number of 40 days, including the first 2 gorge days.

Is broccoli allowed on HCG phase 2?

One low-calorie vegetable is allowed as part of both lunch and dinner. Recommended veggies include celery, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, chard, onions, beet greens, cucumbers, green salad, mixed greens, cabbage, red radishes, shallots, asparagus, tomatoes and broccoli, according to hcgdietnfo.net.

What should I eat after HCG?

Focus on eating nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein but don’t skip meals. Three moderate and balanced meals a day will give your body ample time to digest what you eat without storing unwanted fats. Record your calorie intake.