HCG Diet Plans
The HCG Diet Plans are a tried and true method of weight loss. There are healthy and happy normal-weight people around the world who have lost their excess weight and kept it off thanks to this HCG Diet Plans. With the simple and easy to follow very low calorie diet and the daily injections of HCG and Vitamin B12, your body will learn how to lose weight fast and keep it off. You body needs about 2,000 to 3,000 calories a day to carry on with the normal process of living. The HCG injections will teach the hypothalamus to draw the calories needed from your abnormal fat stores in the hips, thighs and abdomen.
Dr. Simeons HCG Diet
The weight loss program outlined on this page is quite specific and full of details which should be followed very closely in order to guarantee your weight loss. Deviating from these details will make it difficult for you to achieve your goals and achieve the body of your dreams. It is important to remember that this is a temporary measure carefully designed to get you where you want to be. Once you have lost the weight and regained your health, then you can begin to take liberties with the kinds and amounts of foods you eat. Keep in mind the fact that this is a means to an end. You won’t be on the HCG Weight Loss Program forever. Some day soon – sooner than you think – you will be walking down the street and you catch your reflection in a window. For a moment, you’ll pause and wonder who that attractive person is in the reflection. Then, the realization will dawn … That is YOU!
What Can I Eat On the HCG Diet?
Here is a specific list of foods that are allowed while following the HCG Diet Plan:
Meat and Fish (organic grass fed suggested):
- Lean Beef, Veal, Chicken breast (skinless), Wild Chilean sea bass, Sole, Flounder, Halibut, Any white fish, Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Scallops
Fruit:
- Lemon or Lime (as much as you want), Apple (1-2 per day), Berries, Strawberries (large handful), Orange, Grapefruit
Vegetables:
- Spinach, Chard, Lettuces of any kind, Celery, Fennel, Asparagus, Broccoli, White, yellow or red onions, Beet greens, Tomatoes, Red radishes, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts
Seasonings:
- Lemons, thyme, garlic, parsley, raw organic apple cider vinegar, white or black pepper, sea salt, basil, any other organic herb
Tea:
- green tea or any herbal tea, yerba mate tea, oo long tea, chamomile tea
Other:
- one tablespoon of milk daily (usually for hot tea or coffee)
WATER – We must stress the importance that you drink plenty of water (8 to 16 cups daily). One of the most important elements on this protocol is to drink lots of water to help flush the toxins out of your body.
The HCG Diet
Calorie Counter – Print out this handy reference to help track your calorie consumption. You will have the best results with the HCG Weight Loss Program if your daily calorie count is as close to 500 calories as possible. Try to not go over or under that amount.|
Seafood (avg. 98 calories) Very Lean Beef (avg. 152 calories) 93/7 Lean Ground Beef (3.5 oz) – 150 cal. Chicken Chicken Breast (3.5 oz) – 87 calories Bread Grissini Breadstick (3 g) – 12 calories |
Vegetables (avg. 18.8 cal) Fruit |
HCG Diet Foods
HCG Diet Shopping List
- If you are a coffee drinker, get an organic coffee.
- Stevia Sweetener (No other sugar substitutes as they contain synthetic ingredients)
- Green Tea (organic) High in antioxidant value and has zero calories
- Apple Cider Vinegar (unfiltered)
- Apples
- Lemons
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Strawberries – Fresh
- Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce
- Cabbage
- Asparagus
- Cucumbers
- Sweet onions
- Green onions
- Celery
- Fresh Spinach
- A couple of Garlic cloves
- Tomatoes
- Melba Toast
- Grissini Bread Sticks
- Salsa or Hot sauce (Check for added sugar. Should have less than 1 carb or sugar per serving)
- Natural Sea Salt
- Variety of other spices (nothing with sugar) garlic powder or minced, basil, parsley, cumin, rosemary, onion powder, cayenne, chili powder, etc.
- Chicken Broth (Low sodium, use lightly when cooking instead of oils)
- Beef Broth (Low Sodium, use lightly when cooking instead of oils)
- Chicken Breast or Tenders (white meat)
- At least 93% lean ground beef and chicken (chicken is preferred)
- Lean steak
- Shrimp, lobster, or crab (no more than 2 times/week)
- Tilapia (or other white fish – no tuna or salmon)
HCG Diet Menus
SAMPLE MENU
Morning: You may have as much organic coffee, green tea, Yerba tea, or Oo-long tea as you desire. NO Sweeteners are allowed! If you cannot live without a sweetener, we recommend Stevia. You can also use Truvia, which is the newest natural sweetener available at grocery stores. You may use one tablespoon of milk daily (usually for hot tea or coffee). For your morning meal, you may have one of the following:
- Grapefruit
- Apple
- Handful of strawberries or any berries
- Orange
Apples and grapefruits work best with the program because of their cleansing properties. If you have a history of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, you will need a small amount of protein to your morning meal, such as 2 to 3 egg whites.
Mid-day/Lunch: You may eat between 100 to 150 grams (approx 4-6 oz.) (use the palm of your hand as your guide) of one of the following items:
- organic beef or steak
- organic chicken breast (skinless)
- veal
- any white fish
- any shell fish (shrimp, scallops, etc.)
Also, try to avoid farm-raised fish and buy wild fish whenever possible.
In addition to what meat you choose, you may have a large handful (about 1 cup) of one of the following:
- organic leaf lettuce
- spinach
- tomatoes
- celery
- asparagus
- cucumbers
- fennel
- broccoli
- cabbage
These can be mixed together, eaten raw, steamed or grilled. NOTE: If you do mix together, you still cannot have more than a large handful. NO SALAD DRESSING MAY BE USED. You can, however, use a teaspoon of olive oil and you may have all of the garlic, lemon, vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt that you would like. You can also use a spray dressing like Ken’s. One to two squirts only! The only vegetables you cannot eat are the sweet ones like peas, carrots and corn. Try to stick with green vegetables. You are allowed up to three fruits a day, which can be used as snacks in between meals.
Evening/Dinner: Follow the same meal plan as mid-day/lunch. HOWEVER, it is best not to have the same meat, fish, or vegetables that you did for lunch. Mix it up – variety is the spice of life.
NOTE: Eat everything as described. DO NOT SKIP MEALS! The people that skip meals do not do as well on the program. You will not benefit or lose any extra weight by doing so. You will not lose more weight by simply eating more vegetables and eating less meat or protein. Always have a protein and a vegetable with lunch and dinner. Those who only have a protein for lunch don’t do as well on the program. Remember your body needs this healthy fuel even though you’re getting 2000 calories from your fat every day. Just follow this protocol, and it WILL work for you.
HCG Diet Plateau Breakers
On the HCG Weight Loss Program, as with any weight loss program, it is not uncommon to hit a plateau where your weight remains the same for several days in a row, even though you are being meticulous in following the HCG Diet Plan to the letter. Don’t be discouraged! There are many reasons for this to occur. Usually when you are losing weight and then stall, it is because you have a reached a set point. A set point is any weight which you maintained for a number of years. When you are losing weight on the HCG Diet Program and you reach a set point, it may take a few days and much patience and perseverance to begin to lose weight fast again. Here are a few HCG Diet Plateau Breakers:
- Increase water intake to 2 – 3 quarts per day.
- Try increasing your protein by .5 ounces.
- Eat 6 apples only 1 day.
- Cut American beef down or out.
- Check all condiments for any form of sugar. ‘Garlic Salt’ may list sugar as an ingredient.
- Any seasoning salt or seasoning product must be carefully checked.
- Stop mixing vegetables.
- Don’t eat breadsticks.
- Make sure there are no additives in chicken or other protein sources – many times these are injected with some form of sugar even in the grocery store.
- Have you reached your Ideal weight? Are you in the suggested weight range for your height and build? Are you also hungry and not feeling as good, etc? It may be time to stop losing and start on Phase 3 and 4.
- For women, your cycle may be coming in to play — review Dr. Simeons’ manuscript.
- Have you changed or started one or more medications? The change may just cause a few days delay as your body adjusts, but you may want to consult with your physician to possibly change again or go back to the previous medication if the plateau continues and all plateau breaking methods fail.
- Review the manuscript for serious plateaus (5 days or longer). While the manuscript reports ‘apple days’ as purely psychological, many participants report a loss of 2 pounds the day after an apple day.
- Since the protocol says you are not required to eat all the food each day, you may consider dropping one or both of the ‘breads’ and/or one of your fruits, etc.
- Consider adding a brisk walk, some yoga, or any type of 15 minute activities to your day a few times a week–anything that raises the heart rate throughout the day. The activity increases your metabolism and may increase your rate of loss. Exercise is barely mentioned in the protocol. Our interpretation is that exercise is good for everyone; however, it is simply not required to successfully lose weight on this protocol. That being said, we have observed participants who have a physically active job, such as a waitress, where the participant seemed to maintain a slightly higher daily average weight loss than those who did absolutely no physical activity.
- Make sure you are getting enough sleep. More than a few participants have reported being up late and getting up early and the scale reflecting little to no weight loss. However, simply weighing again an hour or so later (without eating or drinking anything) reveals a drop on the scale of up to 2 pounds. This suggests that routine and adequate sleep can effect what the scale registers. While this probably doesn’t actually affect the rate of loss, it can cause discouragement and, therefore, routine and exceptions such as being “up late and getting up early” should be kept in mind.
- Try including 2 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar (ACV) to your daily routine. We you take the ACV diluted with water or juice, but not to spread out throughout the entire day as this has been shown to have negative effects on teeth enamel. Many resources claim extensive benefits due to ACV intake, particularly increased weight loss; however, we do not recommend taking ACV undiluted.
HCG Diet Recipes
Chicken
Basil Chicken
- 1/2 c. finely chopped green or red onion
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
- 100 grams. Boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Warm large skillet to medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to medium, and cover skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft.
Chicken Burger
- 100 grams of ground chicken breast
- 1⁄4 tsp. pepper
- 1⁄4 tsp. onion salt
- 1⁄4 tsp. onion powder
- 1tsp. garlic powder
- 1⁄4 tsp. dry mustard
- 2 T. apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups spinach
Mix all ingredients into the ground chicken breast and mold into a small patty. Grill or broil and serve with the spinach and apple cider vinegar.
Chicken Marinara
- 3 1/2 ounces of chicken
- 1 Tomato, diced
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Preheat the oven to 350F degrees, and place about half of the diced tomato into a casserole dish. Sear each side of the chicken for 1-2 minutes in a pan with a dash of garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place the chicken on top of the tomatoes and top with minced garlic. In a separate bowl, toss the rest of the tomatoes with oregano, basil, chili powder and pepper, and place on top of the chicken. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil and cook for about 45 minutes. Serve hot.
Fajita Chicken
- 3 1/2 ounces of chicken
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 drops of stevia
Slice the raw chicken into strips. Combine the vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, stevia, onion powder, and celery salt in a medium bowl. Next place the chicken into the bowl and mix until the chicken is well-coated with the spicy mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours, making sure to turn the mixture occasionally. Pan fry the chicken in a non-stick pan until done. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. This is great eaten hot, or you can chill it and throw it on top of some mixed greens.
“Fried” Chicken
- 3 1/2 ounces of chicken
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- Garlic melba toast
Even Colonel Sanders would be proud of this dieter’s dream — fried chicken! Start by crushing the melba toast in a food processor and gradually add in some sea salt and pepper. For an herbaceous punch, add in whatever other seasonings you have laying around. (Parsley? Great. Basil? Sure. Fennel fronds? Incredible.) Dip the chicken in milk and coat with the toast-crumb-herb mixture. Cook in a nonstick pan until browned.
Garlic Chicken Salad
- 100 grams of chicken
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Put the garlic and water into a bowl and nuke for about 20-30 seconds, depending on the strength of your microwave. Add some salt, pepper, and the herbs and mix. We’re going for a paste-like texture to this mixture. Coat the chicken in the paste and lay it on a baking sheet. Cook for 30 minutes, let it cool off, cut it into pieces, and place on top of a salad. Serve chilled.
Blackened Chicken
- 3.5 ounces of chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Paprika
Pound the chicken to about 1/3” thick. Combine your seasonings in a small bowl. Moisten the chicken with a little water and sprinkle it evenly with the seasoning mix. Immediately place the seasoned chicken in a hot nonstick pan. Cook uncovered over the same high heat until the underside forms a crust, which usually takes about 2 minutes. Turn over and cook until done. Sprinkle with a little lemon juice for an irresistible flavor combo.
Rosemary Chicken and Asparagus
- 3.5 ounces of chicken
- 2 cups of asparagus
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
Smother your chicken in fresh lemon juice and place in a bowl with the rest of the lemon guts. Add in a clove of minced garlic, rosemary, and sea salt and pepper. Cover and chill for about 4 hours. Grill the chicken until done. If you feel more comfortable baking or frying the chicken, don’t hesitate to do so. Place the asparagus on the grill simultaneously. Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the veggies mid-grill. Serve hot!
Beef
Chili
- 100 grams lean ground beef (less than 7% fat)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 T. minced red or green onion
- 2 cloves garlic crushed and minced
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Pinch of onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- Pinch of oregano
- Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Brown ground beef in small frying pan and drain thoroughly. Add onions and garlic. Stir in tomatoes and water. Add spices and simmer slowly until liquid is reduced. Serve with chopped green onion or tomato garnish and salt and pepper to taste. Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable or fruit)
Recipes for HCG Diet
Fish
Citrus Fish
- 100 grams white fish
- 1 T. minced onion
- 2 T. lemon juice
- Lemon and orange zest to taste
- Lemon and orange slices
- Chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Stevia to taste
Mix lemon juice with zest and a little stevia. Baste fish with mixture and top with salt, pepper, and lemon and orange slices. Wrap in aluminum foil and place on the barbeque or in oven at 350 degrees. Cook fish for 5-10 minutes or until fish is thoroughly cooked. Serve with lemon and top with parsley.
Makes one serving (1 protein, 1 fruit)
Lemon Zest Crab Cakes
- 100 grams crab
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 T. onion powder
- 1⁄2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1⁄4 tsp. salt
- 1⁄4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 2 lemon wedges
- 1 T. parsley
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
Mix everything together and put into 2 small patties. Place in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes in 350 oven.
Apple Tilapia Salad
- 1 med. head lettuce, torn bite-size
- 2 c. diced apples, unpeeled
- 2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce
- 200 grams cooked tilapia
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 orange, juiced
In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Toss together. Combine the soy sauce, orange juice and lemon juice. Mix well. Toss with salad.
Makes 2 servings meat and vegetable
Vegetables
Wilted Spinach Salad
- 400 grams raw spinach
- 1 med. red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 c. cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. (dry) prepared mustard
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- Stevia to taste
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
To 1 lb. well washed and dried raw spinach, (broken up and larger stems removed) add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
For dressing: Add ingredients and heat the dressing until it starts to show steam. Just before serving, pour hot dressing over salad tossing gently to wilt greens. Makes 4 vegetable servings
Recipes for the HCG Diet
Soup
Green Onion Soup
- 10 green onions
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1-2 tsp. liquid aminos
- 1 tsp. parsley
- 4 drops or 1 packet Stevia
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dill
- 1/2 tsp. thyme
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne or red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp. celery seed
Steam green onions until tender. Chop steamed green onions. In a saucepan, sauté the green onions in a small amount of vegetable broth for a couple of minutes. Add the parsley, Stevia, paprika, salt, dill, thyme, celery seed, and cayenne. Sauté 1-2 minutes more. Add remaining vegetable broth, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes. Makes 2 vegetable servings
Desserts
Baked Apple
- 1 apple
- 1 pkg stevia
- 1 T. cinnamon
- 1 T. water
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
Core apple almost through. Mix stevia and cinnamon with 1 T. water. Place apple on a sheet of foil and mold foil to cup the apple. Pour stevia and cinnamon mixture in the apple core and tighten foil securely around apple. Bake 350 for 45 minutes. Serve in a shallow dish and sprinkle cinnamon over the apple. Makes 1 Serving
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