The HCG Diet is thoroughly discussed by a lot of people...have you heard of it
? It originated over 50 years ago. HCG was introduced as a basis for an effective, drastic weight loss program. It was quickly dubbed the cure for obesity. And many still refer to it in those terms. In recent years this previously exclusive method has become far more accessible and affordable making it popular amongst the "everyday Joe." But you're probably aware of that since you are considering undertaking a homeopathic HCG weight loss program yourself.
But what you might not know is the actual definition of HCG...besides the very basic definition as a hormone just what is it? It is actually Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG). It is found naturally in the human body. HCG levels are often tested in order to designate pregnancy in early indication tests/exams. This is due to the fact that HCG levels increase during pregnancy. It is responsible for uterine health. It monitors progesterone levels among other things.
And what does that have to do with weight loss? Nothing. But that's not the only function that HCG performs. It also stimulates the hypothalamus. And the hypothalamus controls the eating/drinking/emotional part of the brain.
We're getting closer to just what HCG does that aids dieters in losing drastic amounts of weight. Because of its connection with the hypothalamus it is able to decrease or sometimes eliminate hunger pains for dieters that are sticking to very low calorie diet plans. Most homeopathic HCG diets allow 500 calories per day.
HCG dieting programs are often successful because dieters aren't as "hungry" and tempted to step off plan. But it is also a vital element in teaching the body how to treat fat in a healthy manner.
Dieters of all sorts often lose weight; they diet resulting in the body emptying some of their fat cells. When dieters are using HCG their body not only empties fat cells, but absorbs them into the body. So dieters are more likely to stay at their new weight post-diet.
A lot of dieters complete popular programs and lose weight. But afterwards they face a difficult situation. They begin to pack the weight back on. This is because while they lost weight and "emptied" fat cells the body didn't absorb them so they were immediately packed full again once fat was reintroduced into the diet.
HCG hormones have more than one vital function. But for dieters the most important function may be that they provide drastic weight loss as well as the ability to maintain that weight loss. Plus there's no prescription necessary to get HCG and there's no needle to administer it. It easy, effective and convenient!