HCG Diets

HCG Diet has been called the “obesity cure” or referred as the metabolic diet. Hcg is human chorionic gonadotropin produced by the placenta and found to burn fat if done with a 500 calorie diet devoid of fat and refined carbohydrates. One may say,” Anyone would loss weight on a 500 calorie diet.” The HCG will actually burn 3000 calories, or one pound of fat a day if faithful to the diet! HCG works in the deep part of the brain to reset the “fat banking” thermostat.

With any medically supervised diet, laboratory blood work should be done to assure safety.  Diet coaching and nutritionist will contribute to the success and support of the patient.  Vitamin and supplement support will be recommended by the doctor as needed. Medication adjustments can be made if weight loss is not satisfactory. There are 23 day and 40 day programs depending on the amount of weight needed to loss. Repeat HCG programs can be repeated 6 weeks after ending the first for patient that need to loss over 40 pounds.
The HCG diet is best described in Dr A.T.W.Simeons in his popular “Pounds and Inches” paper.  Breakfast consists of an apple, strawberries or one-half grapefruit. Lunch and Dinner consists of 4 oz of lean meat like veal, turkey, chicken, white fish, crab, lobster or shrimp. One vegetable serving from the following: spinach, tomato, celery, beet greens, chard, green salad, cucumber, asparagus, or cabbage. One bread serving either a breadstick or Melba toast. One type of fruit for desert: apple, orange, one-half grapefruit or strawberries. Freely drink coffee, brewed tea and a lot of water. Our HCG diet book will outline the diet completely including recipes and spices allowed.

Pricing depends on the physician and program you choose. Dr Fred Arnold offers a highly comprehensive HCG Program for patients that have a stubborn weight loss history or multiple medical conditions. Included in the Dr Arnold comprehensive HCG Weight Program is Lab testing, EKG, medication and supplies, HCG Instruction/Diet Book, weekly lifestyle and diet coaching, weekly vitamin B12 shots, $50 toward vitamins and supplements that help diet, and doctors appointments, all for $795 for 6 week program and $950 for the 8 week program.  Dr Esquerdo and Dr Budnick offer a basic HCG Diet Program that only includes two office appointments, HCG Instruction/Diet Book, medication and supplies, two B12 shots for $395, an additional $110 for laboratory testing. Whatever HCG Program suits you should depend on your needs. Our staff will help you choose the right program for your success.