Anchorage, Sterling, AK | FAQs | The Alaska Weight Loss Institute & Health North Family Medical LLC

The vast majority of our patients report that they are not hungry while on the program. While you are on the program, your blood stream will be full of nutrients and your healthy brown fat will not be depleted, so your hunger mechanism will not be triggered. You will be surprised at how comfortable you will be on 500 calories a day.

Will I be getting enough nutrients on only 500 calories per day?

Yes. Your white fat cells have everything that your body needs to function normally. You will not be tired, or irritable. In fact, you will feel better and think more clearly than you have in years.

What is HCG?

HCG is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. It is a chemical that is produced in every organ in the human body. It is most prevalent in women when they are pregnant. The unborn fetus and the placenta will produce millions of parts per liter in the mother’s bodily fluids. HCG was discovered in the 1920 in pregnant women’s urine. It was miscategorized as a hormone. Since then, medical researchers have identified it as a chemical.

Is HCG approved by the Food and Drug Administration?

Yes, the FDA has approved the use of HCG for women who are trying to get pregnant. In large amounts (much larger amounts than you will be using) HCG increases the frequency of ovulation. Since we will be using a MUCH smaller amount, this will not be the case with women on the HCG Weight Loss Protocol.

Will this protocol work if I take HCG pills?

No, there are only two effective ways to take HCG so that it will actually reach the hypothalamus. You must inject it into muscle tissue or take specifically formulated drops under the tongue. If you ingest HCG in a pill form, your stomach acids will destroy it before it can get to the hypothalamus. HCG pills will have no effect.

Can I obtain HCG without a prescription?

No. HCG is considered by the DEA as a controlled substance. It cannot be legally obtained without a prescription from a licensed health care professional.

Where do you get your HCG from?

We purchase all our HCG from compounding pharmacies in the United States. We do not purchase any HCG from any pharmaceutical companies outside the US. We want to be certain that we are providing our patients with the highest quality product.

Why do I need to see the Dr. once a week during the 1st 40 day course?

We need to see you on a regular basis for the 1st 40 day course in order to make sure that you are reacting well to the program. We often find it necessary to adjust medications as patient’s blood pressure and blood sugars improve. We also need to build a history with you as a patient in order to assure that the program is being followed. We find that people are much more successful when they are required to come in each week and make an accounting of the previous week’s progress.

Once you have completed the 1st 40 day program, we do not need to see you as often (should you decide to do more 40 day courses). We will only need to see you 2 times per month for any additional courses you decide to do.

Are there any side effects associated with HCG?

There are no negative side effects of HCG. Most people will notice that they become a little light headed if they stand up too fast, or if they engage in any strenuous activities. This goes away in a few moments and has not been a problem.

What if I have more than 30 to 40 lbs to lose? Can I stay on the program for more than 40 days?

Yes, you can do as many courses as you would like. After the 1st 40 days we advise you to do 2 more loading (pig out) days in order to restore any brown fat stores that have been depleted. Expect to gain 4 to 6 lbs during these 2 days, then you go right back on the 500 cal per day diet and keep on losing. On each additional course you do, you are only required to come in for a doctor’s visit 2 times each month.

Can I exercise while on the HCG Weight Loss Protocol?

The only exercise that we recommend is a 30 to 40 minute walk each day. You should not work up a sweat or breathe hard. If you find it difficult to carry on a normal conversation you are working too hard.

The reason that we do not want to exercise while on the HCG Weight Loss program is because it is hard for your body to break down and convert white fat to energy than it is for your body to convert brown (healthy) fat to energy. When doing strenuous exercise, you will burn the nutrients out of your blood stream in about 20 minutes. The body will not be able to break down the white fat fast enough to meet your body’s energy demand, so it will turn to the brown fat and begin to use it. Once this happens you will get hungry and your weight loss will stop.

Does HCG interact with any prescription Drugs that I may be taking?

HCG is a fairly benign substance and will not interact with any medications that you are currently taking. If you are taking metabolic steroids, you may not lose weight as fast as you would if you were not taking the medication.

How long has the HCG Weight Loss Protocol been around?

The HCG weight loss protocol was discovered in the early 1960s by DR. A.T.W. SIMEONS in Europe. He 1st began treating young boys suffering from un-descended testicles. What he found in addition to these young men developing normally was that they were losing their white unhealthy fat. After years of observation, he decided to see if HCG would cause the same fat losing condition in obese adults. Dr. Simeons found that HCG did in fact cause adults to lose unwanted fat. Through decades of study and observation, health care professionals around the World have perfected the process to result in the highest level of fat loss.

How does HCG affect men?

The hypothalamus is the same in men and women. The hypothalamus does not know that you are man or a woman. It simply picks up markers in the blood and makes decisions based on those blood markers. When your hypothalamus reads the HCG markers in your blood, it will begin to operate under the same set of rules that it would for a woman who is pregnant. This is good news because now the body will burn white fat while leaving your metabolism and your brown fat alone.

Will I be more likely to get pregnant while on HCG?

No. We will only be injecting .125 ml of HCG into your body each day. This is not enough to cause ovulation. You will not be any more likely to become pregnant while on HCG as you are when you are not.

What foods can I eat while on the HCG program?

You can eat 500 calories per day. You should only eat whole fresh fruits and vegetables and lean, non-fatty meats. The diet is very strict, and if you do not follow it exactly you will not lose as much weight as you could..if any at all.

Breakfast

Drink as much herbal tea or coffee as you want.

Lunch

100 Grams (4 oz) of meat from the approved list (below)
1 serving of vegetables from the approved list (below)

Snack

One fruit from the approved list (below)

Dinner

100 Grams (4 oz) of meat from the approved list (below)
1 serving of vegetables from the approved list (below)

Snack

One fruit from the approved list (below)

Approved Proteins

Veal	Lobster
Beef	Crab
Chicken Breast (removed from the bird prior to cooking)	Shrimp
Fresh White Fish	Cottage Cheese (from skim milk)
3 egg whites and 1 whole egg (occasionally)	Any wild game meat

Note that all visible fat must be carefully removed prior to cooking. The meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. You can use food grade mineral oil to cook with. Your body cannot absorb mineral oil and it will pass right through you.

DO NOT EAT pork, turkey, salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish.

Approved Vegetables

Spinach	Onions
Chard	Red radishes
Chicory	Cucumbers
Beet-greens	Asparagus
Green salad	Cabbage
Tomatoes	Broccoli
Celery	Cauliflower
Fennel

Make sure that you do not have more than 1 serving (about a hand full) at each meal.

Approved Fruit

Apples
Oranges
Strawberries

You may eat 1 piece of fruit with each meal if you wish. DO NOT eat both pieces of fruit at the same time.

How much does the program cost?

The HCG program costs are broken out as follows:

Blood work and labs – $206 (if you have had blood work within the last 6 months you do not need to have it done again, just bring a copy of your blood work when you come in for your 1st visit).
1st office visit and physical – $175
5 weekly office visits – $149each

Once you have been through the initial 40 day course, you will only need to pay for the HCG and the regular office visits at $175 each 2 times per month.

Will my insurance company pay for any of this?

The final word on this is always with your insurance company; however we have found that our patient’s insurance companies are paying for the majority of the program. We will make sure to code your paperwork in such a way that your insurance company will be less likely to deny your claim.

Why can’t I just eat the 500 calorie a day diet without being on the HCG program?

Without the HCG in your body, your hypothalamus will cause your body to burn your brown healthy fat 1st, then it will lower your metabolism. You will at this point be as hungry as you can be, and you will not have any energy. If you are lucky enough to eat less calories than you are burning (now that your metabolism has been lowered) your body will begin to burn your white fat and your muscle at the same rate. Your fat loss will be INCREDIBLY slow, and you will be losing muscle. This is bad, because your muscle is the engine that burns fat.

Consumer report found that 99% of Americans that dieted were unable to lose weight and keep it off. We are currently spending over $30 Billion per year trying to lose weight and failing. Do not waste any more time and money on the “eat less and exercise more” model. Statistically it has been proven to be a failure.

If I have thyroid problems, will the HCG weight loss program work for me?

Yes, but we will need to make sure that you are medicated so that your body is within normal ranges. Once that has been accomplished, then you will experience the same weight loss success as anyone else.

Tips and Tricks

Cook With Mineral Oil

You can get food grade mineral oil at Soldotna Professional Pharmacy in Soldotna or at Wal-Mart in Anchorage. Mineral oil is a petroleum product and the body cannot process it, so it simply passes right through the intestines and is expelled from the body. It does not harm you in any way. Mineral oil is used as a mild laxative, so do not get too carried away or you will find yourself in a potentially embarrassing situation. You can brush it on your meat before cooking, or you can sauté vegetables with it, or you can use it to make salad dressings.

Zero Calorie Salad dressing and Condiments

Fred Meyer carries “Walden Farms” salad dressings and sauces. Walden Farms products are not kept with the other salad dressings so you will need to ask where it is displayed. Their sauces and salad dressings have 0 calories and taste good. These products will help to keep the monotony of the diet to a minimum.

Use Stevia As A Sweetener

Stevia is a natural sweetener that is made from the Stevia plant found in South America. It is the only non-sugar healthy alternative that I know of. Everything in Stevia is good for you and it does not do harm to your body. Splenda and Aspartame are VERY bad for you and will actually stall your weight loss if you use these products. Make sure that you purchase either “Nu-Stevia” or “Stevia Balance”. Fred Meyer in Soldotna carries Nu-Stevia. Nu-Stevia is not bitter and will make this diet much easier to follow. Some brands of Stevia are simply stevia extract and can be VERY bitter. I have used both Nu-Stevia and Stevia Balance and I have been happy with both.

Make Your Own Flavored Water

If you like sports drinks and that sort of thing, you can make your own. Buy unsweetened Kool-Aid and sweeten it with Stevia. You will have a tasty alternative to water and you will not be introducing unhealthy sweeteners into your body.

What To Do If You Are REALLY Hungry

Purchase some unflavored Metamucil and mix the prescribed amount with twice the amount of your flavored water (above). You will need to drink it fairly quickly since the Metamucil will thicken. Make sure you drink lots of water afterward or this will stop you up. You can also eat celery. Celery requires your body to burn more energy to break it down than it provides.

Visit Web Sites For More Ideas And Information

www.hcgdietinfo.com
http://www.hcgrecipes.com
http://www.hcgrecipes.blogspot.com

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