Congratulations on your exciting weight loss journey by choosing the hCG diet! Phase 1 marks the first step towards a new slimmer you. Here you’ll learn what can you expect from the Loading Phase and how will it help you to start dropping the pounds and inches.
The first phase of the hCG diet, the Loading Phase, begins on the first day you start taking your hCG injections as directed. Although this phase is only a mere two days long, it’s extremely important that you don’t skip this step and you comply to protocol to get the best results possible throughout the entire hCG injections program.
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The Details of Phase 1 of the hCG Diet
The purpose of Phase 1 is to eat as many nutrient-dense calories as possible throughout your two loading days. Don’t get too excited just yet since it only lasts 48 hours. You’ll want to consume as much high-calorie, healthy-fat foods to start off the fat-burning process in high gear.
Below, you’ll find an excerpt from Dr. Simeon’s original hCG Det manuscript Pounds and Inches Away, where he gives the complete directions on Phase 1. While most clinics adhere to his instructions verbatim, as a certified life coach I have a few issues which (I’ll present as comments) therein.
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Patients whose general condition is low, owing to excessive previous dieting, must eat to capacity for about one week before starting treatment, regardless of how much weight they may gain in the process. One cannot keep a patient comfortably on 500 Calories unless his normal fat reserves are reasonably well stocked. (What this means is that if you have a damaged metabolism, you’ll need to extend your loading days for up to a week to adequately prepare your body for Phase 2.
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Excessive yo-yo dieting can wreak havoc on your metabolism and lead to Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome is a term for any number of factors which can include insulin resistance, leptin sensitivity, and other physiological factors that affect your body’s ability to burn fat for fuel. If you’re not sure this is you take our 30-Second test. If you answer “yes” to any of the questions. Consider extending Phase 1 a few days before you start your injections and continue for 2 days after your first hCG shot.)
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It is for this reason also that every case, even those that are actually gaining must eat to capacity of the most fattening food they can get down until they have had the third injection. It is a fundamental mistake to put a patient on 500 Calories as soon as the injections are started, as it seems to take about three injections before abnormally deposited fat begins to circulate and thus become available.
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We distinguish between the first three injections, which we call “non-effective” as far as the loss of weight is concerned, and the subsequent injections given while the patient is dieting, which we call “effective”. The average loss of weight is calculated on the number of effective injections and from the weight reached on the day of the third injection which may be well above what it was two days earlier when the first injection was given.
Most patients who have been struggling with diets for years and know how rapidly they gain if they let themselves go are very hard to convince of the absolute necessity of gorging for at least two days, and yet this must be insisted upon categorically if the further course of treatment is to run smoothly.
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Those patients who have to be put on forced feeding for a week before starting the injections usually gain weight rapidly – four to six pounds in 24 hours is not unusual – but after a day or two this rapid gain generally levels off. In any case, the whole gain is usually lost in the first 48 hours of dieting. It is necessary to proceed in this manner because the gain re-stocks the depleted normal reserves, whereas the subsequent loss is from the abnormal deposits only. (I’ll reiterate, do NOT hold back with your eating during this phase. It will make the difference between complete success or struggle.)
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Patients in a satisfactory general condition and those who have not just previously restricted their diet start forced feeding on the day of the first injection. Some patents say that they can no longer overeat because their stomach has shrunk after years of restrictions. While we know that no stomach ever shrinks, we compromise by insisting that they eat frequently of highly concentrated foods such as milk chocolate, pastries with whipped cream sugar, fried meats (particularly pork), eggs and bacon, mayonnaise, bread with thick butter and jam, etc. (Here’s where I’ll interject… Do over-indulge on your favorite foods however, understand that this is not merely a “junk food fest.” Be very certain to eat the majority of your calories from nutrient-dense foods with ample protein and lots of healthy fats: grass-fed meat from large ruminant animals like beef, bison, lamb, pasture-raised pork etc. Copious quantities of healthy fats like avocado, grass-fed butter, coconut and refined MCT oils. Along with plenty of healthy carbs from sweet potatoes, yams slathered in grass-fed butter.)
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The time and trouble spent on pressing this point upon incredulous or reluctant patients is always amply rewarded afterwards by the complete absence of those difficulties which patients who have disregarded these instructions are liable to experience. During the two days of forced feeding from the first to the third injection – many patients are surprised that contrary to their previous experience they do not gain weight and some even lose.
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The explanation is that in these cases there is a compensatory flow of urine, which drains excessive water from the body. To some extent this seems to be a direct action of HCG, but it may also be due to a higher protein intake, as we know that a protein-deficient diet makes the body retain water.
No, you haven’t accidentally been re-directed to some other page in cyber-Heaven. Here’s how the chemistry works between you, food, and HCG in the first two days by loading up on high calorie-dense foods.
HCG is extremely effective when there’s large amounts of available adipose tissue (fat). By loading up on calorie dense foods during the loading days, you’re allowing HCG to enter your system to be ready to aid weight loss by the time it becomes effective.
The loading days ensure that your healthy fat reserves are replenished and intact.
Once this is accomplished, the body immediately allows the release of fixed, abnormal fat deposits, i.e. the fat that makes you flabby.
Overloaded glycogen stores plus the release of fat-burning hormones equals a high and intense metabolic rate to start off your HCG fat-burning diet. You start off strong from the very beginning to keep up the fast rate of weight loss throughout the entire program as you support your goals with all the phases of the HCG diet.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Phase 1
What kinds of food should I stock up on for the Loading Phase?
You’ll want eat as much as you can during the 48 hours of the loading days and this can be achieved by consuming healthy carbohydrates and nutriend-dense high-fat foods.
The fastest way to consume these high calorie foods is to stock up on meats such as gress-fed beef, bison, lamb, pasture-raised pork, duck, turkey and chicken. Fatty wild-caught seafood such as salmon and fatty tuna are grat options too! You can also feel guilt-free as you add some dairy and starches like potatoes, as well as pastries and desserts.
When should I start my hCG injections and what if I forget to start on the loading days?
You will start your HCG injections the first day of Phase 1 which is the beginning of the loading days. You will continue to take your HCG as directed every day through each phase until you’re ready to begin Maintenance in Phase 4.
If you started your loading days and forgot to start taking your HCG, stop all efforts, wait seven days and start Phase 1 again to get the best results possible throughout the entire HCG diet program.
What kind of beverages can I drink during Phase 1?
Feel free to drink what you wish during the loading days, even an alcoholic beverage are okay. Maintain focus on consuming high calorie foods to produce well-supplied glycogen stores.
Can the hCG diet work for men too?
Yes! HCG is found in all human beings, males and non-pregnant women included. HCG is actually very effective for men since it can enhance the efficiency of testosterone and uses testosterone to help burn fat, increase likelihood for lean muscle gain, and improve energy levels.
Will taking the hCG injections hurt?
The needles recommended to correctly apply HCG injections are very fine. This type of needle and with proper injection application can provide little to no pain and discomfort at all.
What does the hypothalamus have to do with the loading phase?
This gland in the brain regulates many biological processes that directly affects your ability to lose weight during the hCG diet.
It manages your thyroid, fat storage, adrenals, and sets your metabolic rate which are all extremely relevant factors in your weight loss goals. During the loading phase, the fat storage levels are measured so that the pituitary gland releases the right amount of hormones to set a metabolic rate appropriate enough to burn off fat for energy production.
The loading phase sets a high standard from the beginning to kick-start your hormones for a high running metabolism when HCG is being incorporated into the diet.
Does my menstrual cycle affect when I start the hCG diet?
Yes. You’ll want to appropriately time when you want to start the HCG diet. Don’t start any sooner than 48 hours after your cycle has started or five days prior to the beginning of your next expected cycle.
Can I skimp on or skip Phase 1?
No. Not following this phase or any phase of the hCG diet with the strictest adherence to protocol can sabotage your potential to maximize weight loss during the diet.
If you don’t consume enough high calorie dense foods during the loading phase or if you skip this step entirely, you’ll be more prone to negative side effects such as low energy, nausea, hunger pangs, increased appetite, irritability, and weakness during Phase 2, the Low Calorie Diet.
Can having a health problem such as diabetes or hypoglycemia affect my results on the hCG diet?
Many people with health problems have very successful weight loss results from the hCG diet.
However, because health problems can have a direct relationship with hormones and diet, it is highly recommended that you make medical adjustments as necessary advised by your doctor.
Won’t I gain weight during the loading days?
Don’t be alarmed if you see the scale go up two to five pounds in the first day. This is mostly bloat and water retention from the high calorie foods that are recommended during the loading days.
It may be distressing to see you’ve gained weight from the get-go, but by following the HCG diet protocol including the directions for Phase 1 will result in those pounds being lost again quickly.
Will dieting in the past affect my weight loss results during the hCG diet?
Dieters who struggle with being overweight or obese have most likely diminished their healthy fat reserves which are normal fat stores needed for the body to derive energy from when calorie intake is at a minimum.
This is replaced with abnormal fat deposits that are tougher to get rid of, but with hCG, the body can target this fat to be burned off.
If you fall into this category, extend start the Phase 1 loading 4-5 days prior to your furst injection then continue for two additional adys on the hCG.
What can I expect by the time the loading days are over?
You’re probably going to feel very ready to start the low calorie diet after two full days of gorging on fatty foods. This actually works in your favor and sets you up to feel satiated and energetic as hCG works into your system.
Now it’s time to put all your effort, motivation, and positivity into the hCG diet and starting off with the loading phase is no exception. Soon you’ll have that healthy and “flab-u-less” body staring back at you in the mirror.
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