Are you looking to start the HCG diet, but are afraid of failing at it?
Failure and dieting are two things that often go hand in hand. In fact, it’s estimated that 95 percent of all diets fail.
Luckily, a lot of people have found long-term success with the HCG diet.
However, if you’re going to start the HCG diet, there are some things you need to know to increase your chances of success and to increase your weight loss.
Check out this guide to learn the top HCG diet tips for losing the most weight.
1. Stick to High-Fiber Foods
With the HCG diet, your caloric intake is meant to be very low- around 500 calories per day. When you consider that the average person eats 1500-2500 calories per day, you can see just how low a number 500 really is.
Because the calorie count is so low, it’s very important that you make every calorie you consume count. Sticking to a high-fiber diet is your best bet, as fiber is a nutrient that helps keep your body full for longer periods of time.
Plus, foods rich in fiber are easy to digest and they help your body eliminate toxins and fats.
2. Drink the Right Beverages
Drinking green tea is another great way to boost your weight-loss efforts on the HCG diet.
Studies show that green tea boosts your metabolism and promotes weight loss, so we recommend drinking at least 2 cups of it per day. Plus, green tea comes with a lot of other benefits besides promoting weight loss. For example, it’s extremely high in antioxidants, which means it can help your body flush out toxic chemicals.
Other than green tea, you should also make sure you’re drinking plenty of water on the HCG diet. Water also helps curb hunger and flush out harmful toxins.
3. Don’t Wait Until You’re Ravenous
Because you’re under such a strict caloric intake, it’s very important that you plan the timing of your meals wisely when on the HCG diet.
If you wait until you feel like you’re starving to consume your first meal, then there’s a good chance that you’re going to consume unhealthy foods and overeat.
We suggest planning your meals out for the next day the night before and planning when you’re going to consume each meal.
4. Meditate
Stress and anxiety can cause your diet to quickly derail. This is why we suggest meditating (or some other activity that helps you relax) while on the HCG diet.
In fact, studies show that meditation can have a powerful effect on your motivation and focus towards achieving your weight loss goals.
Even just 5 minutes of meditation per day can work wonders for you.
HCG Diet Tips: Are You Ready to Get Started?
Now that you have these HCG diet tips in mind, it’s time to get started on your journey.
If you enjoyed this article about the secrets to improving your diet, be sure to check out this post on how the HCG diet plan works to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Great info. Iām just getting started again for the 3rd time. Hopefully I will be able to maintain the lost weight after my 40 day injections have best completed. Any suggestions on maintaining?
Hi James!
Most people find success in maintaining their weight loss when they weigh every day, and watch for a 2lb increase. If your weight goes up by 2lbs, try a steak (protein only) day. Some people find success with a veggie-only day as well. Best of luck to you on your next round – you can do it!! š
[NOTE: We are not doctors and cannot give medical advice. Consult a medical professional before starting any weight loss program.]
If I drink lots of iced tea and coffee, can I count them as part of my daily water intake? How many ounces of water should I drink in a day?
Hi Adrian!
Drinking lots of coffee and tea would seem like it would be great for water intake. However, both tea (black tea) and coffee have diuretic properties (along with caffeine and lots of other things). If your goal is to increase water intake, you might want to consider either a) limiting the amount of coffee & tea you drink, and replacing that fluid intake with water; or b) counting the tea and/or coffee as half of their volume. For example, 2 cups of tea would count as 1 cup of water.
You can also swap out coffee and black tea for herbal and green teas. Check out Kevin Trudeau’s book for some great information about teas to drink on the HCG Diet.
As for how much water to drink, a good rule of thumb is to drink 1/2 ounce of water per pound of body weight. So someone who weighs 150 pounds would drink 75 ounces of water each day.
Hope this helps! š