Should i be hungry on the hcg diet

For lunch i had a veggie salad i mixed up which was cucumbers, tomatoes, and celery with some vinegar salt and pepper. Got a hunger attack at about 3, so i had another apple. For dinner i had 10 small shrimp and 3 oz of steak. While watching a movie, my lovely guy pulled out popcorn…. And then ate 4 strawberries to take my mind off of the popcorn I was missing out on.

Am I doing this completely wrong? Hi Renee! Congratulations on your weight loss AND resisting the popcorn!!

I recommend staying very strict to the diet as written by Dr. It may not be fresh or maybe it was left out of the refrigerator too long even an hour is too long.

Remember that every single cheat can cost you pounds! Many areas are also creating HCG support groups, both online and offline so you may want to look for a group like this. If you stay true to the diet, it will work amazingly for you!

I lost 16 lbs my 1st week on P2, then had an unexpected trip due to a family medical emergency. I fell of the diet and thought of giving up after I regained 8 lbs. I did stop taking the HCG for 2 days. I just ordered the miracle noodles and hope that a serving will be enough to end this awful hunger. Hi Allie! You could choose to transition directly to phase 3 at this point. Take a break and start fresh again in another 3 weeks. That is probably the preferable choice. You could resume the hog and reload for a couple of days which would alleviate the hunger or just keep going and stick it out.

If the hcg is fresh, the hunger should go away in a day or so. I am on Day 3 Phase 1……so today is the day of no more delicious fatty food, haha. I had an apple for breakfast and water. Although, can the tea be cold or does it have to be hot tea? Oh and can I have another fruit for snack or was that my only one for the day? Hi Shawna! Iced tea is just fine! You can use green, yerba mate, chamomile, mint, fruit flavored, chai spice or cranberry tea, using Stevia to taste.

Brew it a little strong, then chill in the refrigerator. You can also mix with 3 oz of sparkling mineral water to make a soda or garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices. I highly recommend reading Dr. I will soon have this available on my website, but in the meantime you can search for a free ebook on the internet. Best of luck and please keep me updated on your progress!

I thought it was 2 fruit a day…. Hi Summer! Yes, you can have 2 of the allowed fruits each day. Many people eat one for breakfast and the other as a snack later in the day. Reading Dr. What should I do? Hi Ashley! I would highly recommend you read Dr. As well, my recipe books have a great deal of information about the diet. If you would like a sample book to help you out until you can order the book, just send an email to hcgtammy gmail.

If you feel you may not be getting the benefits of hog, you might consider just taking a break and starting over in a few weeks. A few days ago I started feeling really hungry in between meals and slightly soon after meals. I would also feel really tired in the morning and after only doing bits of activity just general everyday things. This kept getting worse the last few days until finally even my emotions were a bit on edge today.

I keep them in a dark place and away from anything electrical. The afternoon I picked them up from the store I had to go into a meeting for a few hours and so left them in the car. I put them out of the light, but the car got a bit warm.

Would anyone know if this effects them at all? The homeopath told me they are sensitive to vibrations, hence keeping them away from electrical devices. Does it have to be the same type of fruit each day or can I have an apple at lunch and an orange at dinner? Or do I only get one piece of fruit apple or orange per day? For Phase 1 loading , you should start by taking in high quality supplements, green tea drinks, trace minerals, and eat lots of quality healthy food, including lots of fruits and veggies.

Be sure to stop taking the supplements during P2, then resume in P3. I recommend a good bowel cleanse, possibly followed up by a liver cleanse. During this time, there are no caloric or carbohydrate restrictions so I recommend normal calories, healthy fats, and a whole food diet.

That is the healthiest thing to do. You must complete a 23 day cycle to have the lasting results. My opinion is that surgery, illness, etc. Problems have been shown frequently when using artificial sweeteners and can stall your weight loss so I would highly recommend only using Stevia for positive results. Prescription HCG is a doctor prescribed medication.

The advantages are that it works well and is currently in clinical trials to prove its effectiveness. Many people are having success with homeopathic HCG but you do need to be very careful when choosing a brand and I recommend getting a personal recommendation from a friend. Either way you go, I advise staying strict to the diet as written by Dr.

Whichever way you decide to go, I wish you all the best and please keep me updated on your progress! You can read my book for many other tips and answers. Hi Sheena! Wondering if you could give me some insight. I started out losing pounds a day. Only losing To total it up, I have lost 8 pounds thus far. Is it possible my body is done and I need to move to phase 3? When I started I was only a few pounds above the recommended weight range for my height. Now I am 5 below the top of that range.

Hi Hannah! Plateaus are normal with the HCG diet. Weight loss usually presents in a stair-step fashion with a consistent large drop in weight followed by a slight plateau or slower loss for a few days. At least 1 significant plateau occurs in the 2nd half of the protocol that often lasts days. This is normal and will resolve itself in time. Also, if you are experiencing above normal hunger, I would consider returning to your doctor and questioning the freshness of the hcg or possibly switching brands or change from drops to injections, or from homeopathic to RX hcg.

I was planning on doing the longer cycle but the book says that once you reach 30 pounds, or 35 if you have more to lose, you must stop the HCG immediately and go on to phase 3. Do you know why? What would happen if I did the full 40 day cycle and lost more than the 35?

Hi Pam — congratulations on your wonderful A day or two greater or less than 43 is most likely fine. I suggest the 3 weeks on Phase 3 and then 3 weeks on Maintenance for a total of 6 weeks off between rounds, then increase each break by 2 weeks per round until you reach your goal weight. Check back with your physician or healthcare professional.

Get your HCG from a reliable, trusted, or recommended source. That said, HCG should be clear. Lots of scams out there so be careful. Wish I could help you more. Long story short, I am on my 3rd round of the hcg diet. First part of round 1 the brand was slim down, then healing power within. I am eating exactly as protocol states to eat.

I still have abnormal fat to lose, I assure you :. Hi Chris! Only thing I can think of is that the HCG is just not fresh enough or was bad to begin with. It happens. It sounds too soon for immunity but if you have already done 2 rounds with what sounds like an ineffective brand of homeopathic, then you might just need a longer break before trying the diet again.

I do recommend if you take a break from HCG and transition to P3, replenish your body with a good green drink or whole food supplement and some trace minerals. Bring your body back into balance so the HCG is more effective the next time. Might consider a good colon cleanse or detox as well. That might help with absorption of nutrients and decrease cravings.

I am a 23 year old Female. I need to lose pounds to reach my ideal weight. Is that much weight loss possible on this diet plan? Yes, you can lose pounds and reach your ideal weight! You will have to stay very strict to the original protocol as written by Dr.

Simeons, the originator of this amazing diet. You can also find lots of very helpful tips, along with tasty recipes, in my books. Cheating will slow down your weight loss. It is common for weight loss to slow around the menstrual cycle. Often, the biggest plateau will be around your period and normal weight loss should resume soon. A hint on P3. I also eat a lot of healthy fat even now on maintenance. It helps with hunger and you actually eat less and are more easily satisfied.

Olive oil, coconut oil, some nuts are fine. Real butter, Cream or half and half are better choices than fat free dairy or eliminating fat. I realize this will be controversial and even uncomfortable for a lot of people who believe calorie counting and fat gram counting are the way to stay slim.

The other secret is just to eat clean, healthy, unprocessed, high fiber food and lots of fruits and vegetables. On Phase 3 and for life. Hi Chris and thank you for sharing! Hi Lina! My recommendation is to stay strict to the original protocol as created by Dr. Simeons, which means you take your vitamins up until you reach P2, stop taking all supplements, etc. Which lacks great amount of calories from in half the time.

So I am confused which to follow since I have been doubling vegetables to fill the calories. What do you suggest? You should get as close to calories per day as possible. Simeons did not put a limit on the allowed vegetables, as long as you stay under calories. Your protein servings should be precisely grams, weighed raw using an accurate food scale.

You should have two servings per day at different meals and all visible fat must be removed prior to cooking. You do not need to eat grissini unless you want to.

Hi Stephanie! I send recipes, tips and special discounts to my newsletter subscribers. I am a little bit hungry but have avoided temptation for one whole day lol. Do you think that genuine HCG sellers would put out free trials? It looks genuine and money back guarentee on it.. Hi Leah! No oils or lotions of any kind should be used in your cooking, on your skin, etc. I only use RX hcg as I know the quality and freshness, etc. I would guess that a free trial would most likely be a homeopathic version.

I know some people who have had success using homeopathic hcg. Keep in mind that once you make your purchase, if you are experiencing above normal hunger or other side effects not normal for RX , I would consider questioning the freshness of the hcg or possibly switching brands or change from drops to injections, or from homeopathic to RX hcg. I have a problem. This is a second round of HCG injections for me through my Dr.

I have lost 10 lbs the first week, but now I am stuck, as I ate as light as I could at the hospital. I am now home. Would I be better off starting over in a couple of days?

I would like to lose about to make it to my goal weight. I am really depressed about not being able to eat correctly for the days I was not able to be home. Hi Leslie! Discontinue the hcg for 72 hours, transition to a P3 style planned interruption for up to 2 weeks, then you can resume your P2 diet without reloading.

If you go longer than 2 weeks on a planned interruption then you should ideally take a longer break and then reload. Just wondering if anyone can tell me how many days of stalling is normal. I am on day 16 Phase 2 and have sat at the same weight for 5 days. So discouaging. I have not cheated at all. Not even a taste. I make alot of foods with my hands though, could that be affecting?

All my beauty care is in line with it. I cant find the stall reason. How on earth could my body not move when its only eating so much?

Hi Rebecca! I would think that making food with your hands is bound to cause a problem so I would try to use gloves if you can. Anything that is absorbed by your body can definitely cause stalls. Keep up the great work! I have been on phase two for 5 days.

I am staying strick to the diet…but I wear oil free makeup. Hi Kathy! I recommend using only powdered makeup as written by Dr. Simeons in Pounds and Inches. Anything that is ingested or comes into contact with the body can cause stalls, weight gain, etc. Hi Kelly! You do have to stay very strict to the original diet as written by Dr.

Best of continued luck on your diet! I am on the 17th day of P2 of my 4th round. I lost 20 pounds per round and was completely happy with that.

I hit my goal weight. Could the pills be the culprit??? Please help if you have any suggestions. Hi Melissa! Best of luck to you! Yes, i have cheated a few times. But If apple day doesnt work, do i transition into the phase 3 period? Also, how long do i wait to start another round of HCG diet? It depends on a variety of factors Deborah. If you are nearing your goal weight, you might be reaching immunity.

You might also check the potency of your HCG. When you lose that much weight in only 7 days it is normal for it to stall for a few days or even up to a week.

Your menstrual cycle could also cause a stall. Simeons permitted dieters to eat green vegetables in an unlimited quantity while eating the protein at mealtime. However, you may want to limit tomatoes and onions as they do cause some people to stall. While Dr. This site requires Javascript to be enabled for full functionality. Make Sure to Drink Plenty of Water Your weight loss efforts will be much more effective if you drink plenty of water, usually.

Eat Your Vegetables Although mixing vegetables eating more than one vegetable type at a meal is not allowed, Dr. Try replacing it. Are you taking your HCG shots at the same time every day?

If not, you need to adjust the when part of the protocol. Not taking your shot at the same time every day can affect the hormone levels in your body making you feel hungry. Check your dosage. Your dose can either be too low or too high that is why you feel hungry.

When on a good dose you are not hungry most of the day except at mealtime. But then you are satisfied after you take your meal. You are no longer hungry for several hours after that. Check this article on how to find the right dose of HCG. Related Blogs.