The HCG Diet

Giselle Castelluber, MD
Inspire Med Spa
477 Stuyvesant Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
info@inspiremedspa.com

HCG

• HCG weight loss protocol is done with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone that is the same secreted hormone during pregnancy and it controls the metabolic function using stored fat as energy. 
• This is the same hormone used in fertility treatments but in smaller doses
• HCG is dont with a very low calorie diet (500 cal) and the weight loss is 1-3lbs/day
• The weight loss comes mostly from fats and preservation of the muscle mass, that's why people on the program feel and look healthier

HCG Ideal Candidate

• Wants to lose 15lbs or more
• Committed to diet for 40 days
• Motivated to maintain results
• No other contra-indication
• Laboratory results are normal
• Psychologically healthy

HCG Contra-indications 

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Gallbladder disease
• Cancer or serious illness
• Uncontrolled diabetes

HCG Medical Benefits

• Less risk of:
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Heart Disease
• High Cholesterol
• Cancer
• Chronic Inflammation
• Improved self-esteem
• Improves social life

The HCG Diet

• Phase 1
• Start up weight and measurments
• DXA & BCA
• Cleanse for 3-7 days, if indicated
• Incorporate healthy food in diet
• Phase 2 - Loading phase
• Start using the hormone, eat anything you and for 2 days, then start the 500 calorie diet
• Weigh yourself daily in the morning
• Incorporate low impact exercises
• 500 Calorie diet
• 3.5 to 4 oz of protein 2x day
• 3.5 oz of fresh vegetable 2x day
• 2 servings of fruit a day
• Exercise Program
• Low impact exercises during the 40 days of HCG
• If the person doesn't exercise yet, start incorporating 20-30 min a day or walking, yoga and Pilates
• DO NOT Consume:
• More than 500 calories a day
  
• Alcohol
• Fats
• Sugar
• Starch
• Fat soluble vitamins
• DO NOT:
• Skip meals
• Do vigorous exercises
• Use lotions or creams that are not mineral bases
• SIDE EFFECTS
• Hair loss
• Constipation
  
• Headache
• Reflux
• Dry skin
• Leg cramps

HCG

• Forms of HCG
• Injection
• Sublingual
• Transdermal
• Nasal spray
• Weight loss maintenance
• Increase portions of fruit, carbs up to 1200 calories depending on BMH
• Check for food allergies
• Balance hormones especially cortisol
• Check for nutritional deficiencies  

Now that you've learned about the HCG diet and for those who are ready to try the diet, you can call us at (201) 933-2333 or email us at info@inspiremedspa.com

For those interested in having the doctor come in and speak at an event please also reach out. We'd love to hear from you! 

Inspire Med Spa 
477 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Telephone: 201 933 2333 FAX: 201 933 3885
info@inspiremedspa.com 
www.inspiremedspa.com