Many dieters have achieved great success with the HCG diet protocol. If you want to use this diet to lose some excess weight then you should remember these useful tips to help you make the most of the diet and to ensure that you lose as much weight as you can.
Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids during the HCG diet. You are allowed to drink as much tea, water and coffee as you want although you can only use a tablespoon of milk every day. Caffeine and liquid can help to maximize your weight loss. Filling your stomach with liquid can also assist the HCG in preventing hunger and having a drink rather than breakfast or a snack can help you avoid the temptation to cheat during the diet.
Exercise can also help to increase the weight loss that you experience during the HCG diet. Even if you are only able to exercise for ten or fifteen minutes a day, it can help you to lose weight faster.
Remember your diet protocol when you are shopping. Avoid buying anything that is not part of your diet. You may want to send someone else to do the shopping to avoid temptation, or use a grocery delivery service. Avoid cooking for other people or eating out, if possible.
Take vitamin supplements in order to ensure that you remain healthy. You should also vary your choice of food from the options available in the HCG diet in order to ensure you are getting a range of different nutrients.
Make sure that you are committed to losing weight before you start the HCG diet. Although HCG can prevent hunger and speed up weight loss, it will still take willpower to stick to the diet.
Do not cheat. Cheating on the HCG diet, by eating more than you are supposed to or eating something that is not on the list of food choices, can set back your weight loss for several days.