A number of my clients have come to me having heard of or having tried an HCG weight loss program in the past. I thought that it would be helpful for those who have experienced or heard of HCG in the past to understand how my program compares and is different.
HCG, is a very low-fat, very low-calorie diet. It is often used while taking either an over the counter hormone or a hormone take via injections. And while it may have worked for some it is somewhat controversial, as per the Mayo Clinic.
| HCG | Breakthough Intermittent Fasting Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Restrictions during program | Very Limited | More variety, higher nutrient value |
| Target healthy fat burn | 2-6 lbs / week | 2-6 lbs per week |
| Number of meals per day | 2-3 meals | 2 meals |
| Risk of muscle loss | Moderate to high | Low (ketosis protects muscles) |
| Weight loss results | Fast | Fast |
| Hunger | None | None |
| Cravings | Reduced | Reduced / Gone |
| Supplement During Program | Hormone (carries risk) | All-natural solution, no risk |
| Injections Required | Yes | No |
| Maintenance of Weight Loss | Low | High |
| Transitioning from Strict diet to longterm lifestyle food plan | No | Yes |
| Behavioural Modification | None | Yes |
| Risk of Long-term Hormonal Imbalance | Risk | No risk |
*HCG hormone is no longer proscribed
Homeopathic HCG which was unapproved by FDA in 2014 as being ineffective
For Chirothin had with HCG plus current formula, discontinued FDA one
HCG injections are snacking your endocrine system vs messages the endocrine system to create balance and hormones.
Incorporate lifestyle change vs Quick Fix of HGC diet without coaching to lock in results
Beats the body to force it to comply vs. Chiro due to interactions with HPA and HPT get body to understand benefits of complying
When you are fasting, your body needs fuel and because the glucose from food is no longer available the body turns to fat as its fuel source. When the body breaks down fat it supplies the body with “ketones”.
Diet more nutrient rich diet