This question comes up frequently from new HCG dieters. Should I exercise while on the HCG Diet? The truth is many dieters are attracted to the HCG Diet simply because of the fact that exercise is somewhat taboo on the HCG Diet. For the seriously overweight, delving into an exercise program is scary and can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
There are thousands of HCG Diet success stories from people who lost 30 or 40 or 50 pounds (or even more) following the HCG Diet protocol. Now they feel and look fabulous! Some of their previous health problems are diminished or gone altogether. They know at their new weight they are able to get out and do something physical.
Let's face it everyone is different. You need to listen to your body. Strenuous exercise is forbidden while on the low calorie phase of the HCG Diet. However, a nice walk every day is permitted if you can handle it. If you feel light headed or dizzy at all, do NOT do it. Some people will do just fine with a short walk every day, while others will not be able to do it. Your body gives you signals and you need to pay attention to them. Remember you are only taking in 500 calories each day. Pushing your body during this phase beyond its limits is a huge mistake.
Exercise in Maintenance
Each dieter has a weight loss goal when they start the HCG Diet. Once they meet that goal, they are on to the maintenance phase. For some people, more than one round will be required to achieve their weight loss goal.
Maintenance is the time to set in motion your lifetime plan for success. The HCG Diet is not just about losing weight. It's also about keeping the weight off, getting healthy and staying healthy. This includes implementing a workout routine formatted just for you. If you were not exercising prior to the HCG Diet protocol, then you need to start out small. As you progress and can do more, you'll add some weight or resistance training to your exercise program.
It is great to start an exercise program when you are already at your perfect weight. You'll be exercising to maintain that weight and to get healthy.
HCG will always be surrounded in controversy. Things that work always do.