How Does HCG Work for Weight Loss?
There is only one way to lose weight – consume fewer calories that you use each day. That is the basis behind the HCG Diet.How does HCG work for weight loss in adults?HCG – human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone that each person has in their body – although is a very small amount. The primary purpose of naturally occurring HCG takes place in the body of a pregnant woman where it stimulates the use of stored fat during the first trimester of pregnancy if nausea is preventing a woman from taking in enough sustenance. The HCG keeps the body from pulling calories from muscle – instead using the fat that the body holds onto for times of starvation. This provides the necessary nourishment for the developing fetus and energy for the mother.HCG injections work for weight loss in non-pregnant adults in much the same way. Its anabolic effects prevent muscle loss by supporting the maintenance and growth of lean muscle mass. This forces the body to pull the needed calories to be used for fuel from the fat reserves.That is not the only role of HCG in weight loss. HCG shots work for weight loss by sending signals through the bloodstream to the brain that bypass the feelings of hunger. Instead of the brain telling the body to hold onto its fat stores for fear of starvation due to the limited caloric intake, the brain senses a feeling of fullness so it allows the release of the stored fat.For these reasons, a person using HCG injections will not feel the hunger or experience the weakness or headaches that typically accompany such low calorie diets.
How Long Does It Take for HCG Weight Loss to Occur?
Weight loss begins to occur the day you take in fewer calories than you utilize. If your body burns 2,000 calories a day, but you only consume 500 calories, you will lose weight. If, however, you are used to consuming 2,000 calories a day and then cut your intake down without HCG injections, you will likely start to get weak and feel hungry as your brain will sense that the body is not getting what it needs.When you ask how long does it take for HCG to work for weight loss, you have to think about your daily caloric expenditure. Are you are a very active person who is always on the go or do you have a job and lifestyle that keep you sedentary for most of the day? Obviously, the more you move, the faster you will lose weight. That does not mean for you to go out and engage in high-intensity exercise while on the HCG Diet. That is not allowed. You are not consuming enough calories to support weight-bearing or heavy exercise. Only walking, swimming, yoga, and low-impact exercise is allowed.The way that HCG works for weight loss is by allowing you to exist on a 500 to 700 calorie a day diet without feeling tired, hunger, or weak. If you are a woman, you will likely notice a loss of 4 to 7 pounds a week. Overweight men may go a bit higher than that due to their increased musculature.The use of HCG for weight loss starts providing results within a day or two of starting Phase 2 – the fat burning phase of the diet. You will most likely notice a change every day or two on your scale. It is easy to stay motivated to continue when you see the results before your eyes on a daily basis.
Can You Use HCG Injections for Weight Loss without the Calorie Restrictions?
Some people ask us if HCG injections really work for weight loss, can they use them without the caloric restrictions, and the answer is no – it is not the HCG that burns your fat – it is the body’s need for added fuel that causes your fat cells to be used.Remember what we said early on – the only way to lose weight is to cut calories and consume less than you expend. The HCG only helps to mobilize the fat rather than muscle tissue and reduce the risk of headaches and hunger.If you have any other questions about how HCG works for weight loss, or would like to speak with a clinical advisor about starting the HCG Diet, please contact Kingsberg Medical for a free consultation.
