What Causes Weight loss Stalls During HCG Diet?



HCG diet is an effective weight loss program that promises to discard abnormal fat banks. However, dieters may face untimely slowdown in the weight loss process. There are various reasons for an early plateau during HCG diet. In order to prevent untimely slowdown, one should understand the top reasons for weight loss stalls.

  • Eating excess calories cause slowdown in the weight loss process during HCG diet.
  • Too much beef isn’t permissible during the diet regime.
  • Usage of food additives.
  • Alcohol Consumption.
  • Other diet pills with the HCG weight loss plan may also cause weight loss stalls.
  • Concealed fat consumption may slowdown the whole process of weight loss.
  • Buying readymade foods stick instead of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Cheating!
  • Concealed Sugars (check supplements also)
  • Too Little Salt or Too Much Salt
  • Some people face stalls due to food allergy.
  • Excess cola or soda.
  • Smoking. Stimulants release insulin, which causes hunger.
  • The presence of concealed carbohydrates may cause a plateau.
  • Birth control pills may slowdown weight loss and stimulate insulin. Estrogen and testosterone have same effect.
  • Yeast Overgrowth.
  • Low Thyroid.
  • Meals skipping also hamper the weight loss process.
  • Excess exercise causes water retention. Avoid exercising during the diet plan for attaining maximum results.




Disclaimer : Since 1975, the FDA has required labeling and advertising of HCG to state: HCG has not been demonstrated to be an effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity. There is no conclusive evidence that it decreases weight beyond that resulting from caloric restriction or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie restricted diets. The information provided here is not intended to replace consultation or advice received by qualified health professionals regarding your specific situation nor is it to be taken as medical advice or diagnosis. All information offered on this site are merely opinions regarding the diet proposed by Dr. Simeons. Losing 1 to 2 pounds a day is a result that many on the HCG diet have done, but is not a guarantee. Consumers on a VLCD are at increased risk for side effects including gallstone formation, electrolyte imbalance, and heart arrhythmias. A VLCD should only be used under proper medical supervision.

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