One cause of many negative symptoms on the hCG Diet is frequently electrolyte imbalance and this can be helped. First the reason this can happen is because the first week of most diets you typically lose a lot of water weight, where you carry your electrolytes, and ... [Continue Reading]
Getting acne on the hCG Diet
Original email for context: I was wondering if you have heard of anyone having a problem with acne while using hCG. I am acne prone anyway but have had no breakouts for a LONG time and now on my 7th injection I am breaking out. I am 45 just so you know. We hear ... [Continue Reading]
Getting hives on the hCG Diet
Original email for context: I had a reaction to the hcg injection on day 3 and broke out in hives ...I have never had an allergy to anything in my life. Not sure if it was because of the HCG or the theanine they add to it. I can’t be sure about this, but what I’m ... [Continue Reading]
Swollen welt after injecting hCG help!
Original email for context: I have a concern. I did 2 rounds of HCG in the last 4 years, was really successful and now I decided to do a 23day program. However when I gave myself the first injection in my stomach it left a big swollen welt. The next day I decided to ... [Continue Reading]
I’m getting a rash on the hCG Diet
This seems like it could be 1 of 3 things - 1 - possibly a reaction to one of the ingredients the hCG is compounded with - I talk about that more here. 2. A P2 food you are not tolerating well - if there are any foods you are eating consistently you might try ... [Continue Reading]
Fatigue and tired on the hCG Diet
Fatigue can be very normal on the hCG protocol and it's not always something you can make go away during P2, but we can talk about possible reasons and a few solutions to try. Some rounds I felt very fatigued and others not. Possible Causes and Solutions: 1: ... [Continue Reading]
All about ketosis and ketone strips on the hCG Diet Phase 2.
Original email for context: Can you tell me what I should see on my ketone strips? Should it be really dark? When is the best time to test? Not sure if it shows negative due to all the water. Ketosis Is Allowable but Not Required on the hCG Diet for Fat ... [Continue Reading]
I’m having an unusual period on the hCG Diet
Original email for context: I’m experiencing unusual period ...had it for a few days then not for a day then back...repeat. Have you head other women experience this while taking hCG injections? Yes, many ladies have experienced this and it should pass after you're ... [Continue Reading]
How can I correct weight gain until I can do another round of hCG?
Original email for context: I have done about 5 rounds with HCG nasal but this time I have gained 10 lbs. I had to start taking a statin pill for cholesterol and not sure if this doesn't help. My doctor doesn't want me to do another round right now as I'm taking omega ... [Continue Reading]
I need something to eat with some volume without too many calories – is there anything you can suggest?
Original email for context: I was trying to do the diet but I'm sabotage myself. I want to have something to eat like popcorn (I know it's not allowed) but what I mean it's have a food with volume (too much food with less calories) . Any help or suggestions for my ... [Continue Reading]
I lost 33 lbs with my 1st round of the hCG Diet but I lost a lot of muscle – any advice on working out during my next round?
Original email for context: I am due to start my second round of HCG this coming Friday the 20th of October. I have lost about 33 pounds. 28 during HCG and an additional 5 pounds since I finished almost 6 weeks ago. I have a couple of questions for you. During my first ... [Continue Reading]
Loose excess skin from the hCG Diet – is there a way to prevent or help this?
Original email for context: I have about 100 pounds to lose. Because of the rapid weight loss, I am worried about having a large amount of excess skin. Is there a way to prevent this? This is my observation- how much lose skin you experience seems to be highly genetic. ... [Continue Reading]
Don’t You Lose a Lot of Muscle on the hCG Diet? It’s called a starvation diet right?
No and Yes. But it's all gravy and I have a detailed post to explain why: The Muscle Loss and hCG Diet Convo ... [Continue Reading]
Can the hCG Diet slow my healing from an injury?
Original email for context: I'm just curious if the HCG diet would slow down the healing of an injury. I was injured about 10 days ago while on the diet and I'm just curious if I should stop and start putting more food in my body to allow it to heal better. I can’t say ... [Continue Reading]
Why am I getting ACNE / Breakouts on hCG Diet P2 and how to fix?
Original email for context: I was wondering if you have heard of anyone having a problem with acne while using hCG. I am acne prone anyway but have had no breakouts for a LONG time and now on my 7th injection I am breaking out. We do occasionally hear of someone getting ... [Continue Reading]
Has anyone had blurred vision on the hCG Diet? I’m having constant buzzing in my head and eyes.
Hmm- that does not sound good. While I haven’t had concerns about blurred vision specifically, we definitely have women struggling with dizziness and light-headedness, as well as headaches the first days or week of the protocol. Usually this is either from: ... [Continue Reading]
I’m craving “bad” foods on hCG. I’m just wondering if my dosage is right.
Original email for context: I'm just wondering if my dosage is right. I use the insulin during that goes to 100 and the doctor told me to go to 25 units. Is that the large dosage and should I start at 15? I ask because in the evenings I have the cravings for my "bad" ... [Continue Reading]
How do I manage my hunger on P2 of hCG Diet WHILE I’m still trying to find my best dosage?
Original email: Any suggestions as to how to manage the hunger pains when you are making dose adjustments? For example, if at the end of the day Monday I'm ready to eat the kitchen table what would you eat to curb the hunger until the adjusted iU's on Tuesday am have ... [Continue Reading]
How to do the hCG Diet when I have a sugar or binge addiction?
I understand what you are going through! I have been there myself - I have just the post to help you in a detailed step-by-step way: Doing hCG with a Sugar Addiction or Binge Eating Disorder This will help you! ... [Continue Reading]
I am hungry and craving ALL the time on the hCG Diet. I’ve tried adjusting my dose but nothing is working.
Original email for context: I'm into week 3 of my second round of HCG. Im doing the injections. I had quite a lot of luck my first time around but this round is different. I seem to be hungry ALL the time and craving everything! 😕 I've been altering my dose but hearing ... [Continue Reading]
How to help leg cramps on the hCG Diet?
Leg cramps are a common complaint with hCG ladies - from my research the cause is usually an electrolyte imbalance. What happens is when you lose a fair amount of water weight at the beginning of a diet like this, it can throw off the balance of electrolytes that are ... [Continue Reading]
My total cholesterol level went up on hCG! Is that a problem?
Original email for context: I have to get blood work pretty often because of the pellets to check hormone levels. I did notice with both rounds that my total cholesterol level would go up about 50-70 points! Not sure if this typical for others and my doc seemed perplexed ... [Continue Reading]
I forgot to skip my hCG injection / drops / dose 1 day of the week – is that bad?
The original protocol states that you should skip 1 day of hCG every week when you do a long round (6 weeks-ish) but for a short round (3 weeks-ish) you didn’t have to. The reasoning has been that this prevented immunity to hCG from potentially occurring during a long ... [Continue Reading]
I’m having heart racing, heart palpitations and/or heart skipping on hCG
I’m not a doctor, so this is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. But one thing that can cause this from what I have seen is too high an hCG dosage- typically lowering dosage can fix these symptoms. Many clinics dispensing hCG - ... [Continue Reading]
I took my hCG drops or shot late today – will that effect anything?
A delay like that is no big deal. Since hCG stays in your system for about 72 hours, very gradually reducing over that time period, having your shot a little early or late by a few hours doesn’t really change anything. The only thing you might notice if say 5 hours goes ... [Continue Reading]
Having bad headaches on day 1 of Phase 2. Why?
Headache is very normal at the beginning and usually passes. The feeling should pass, but it can feel crummy for a few days during this time. I think it has some to do with detoxing and carb withdrawals as your body is being forced to shift so quickly to the new way of ... [Continue Reading]
I’m starving and weak on Phase 2 – tried adjusting my dose but still feel the same.
Original email for context: I am on day 3 of vlcd after loading well for 2 days on 150iu. Started day 1 vlcd at 150iu and was very hungry morning thru dinner but not starving. Day 2 I tried 140iu and was absolutely miserable all day until after dinner then felt ok. Woke ... [Continue Reading]
Can I do the 800 calorie hCG protocol? I’m hungry on the 500 calorie program.
Original email for context: This is my 4th time using hCG. The 1st two times I did great 189 lbs to 136 lbs. But I didn't follow "life" protocol. I'm at it again. I was doing awesome. Until my daughters birthday she wanted Alfredo for dinner, of course I had to taste test ... [Continue Reading]
Low blood sugar on the hCG Diet
Original email for context: On P2 day 6. In the morning when I wake up I feel horrible - not hungry just shaky, weak, dizzy, diaphoretic etc. I checked my blood sugar this AM to see and it was 43! I did a clean load. And I'm following the strict protocol except I've added ... [Continue Reading]
Have you run into people becoming immune to hCG who stuck to protocol?
The question of the mysterious immunity to hCG is….mysterious. I honestly don’t know if this actually exists or not. I do sometime hear reports of women saying their body does not respond as well to hCG the more rounds they do over time. But I also wonder if this has to ... [Continue Reading]
My hot flashes are coming back when I’m Post-Menopausal on hCG Diet
Original email for context: I'm on Day 2 on Phase 2. I did Phase 1/loading for 3 days. I began having hot flashes almost immediately, probably after my 2nd injection. I'm 52, post-menopausal. These aren't as bad as the real hot flashes that I experienced while making ... [Continue Reading]
I’m having breast tenderness on hCG
This happens to some ladies - hCG is the pregnancy hormone, right? So sometimes ladies taking hCG experience similar symptoms that a newly pregnant woman experiences, including breast tenderness or hot flashes. I do not know of any way to make that go away outside of ... [Continue Reading]
I’m getting sick on hCG – flu, stomach virus, cold, throwing up
This is certainly not a guaranteed cure-all but activated charcoal is something you might try that could just ward off what you are dealing with, if you catch it soon enough. This blogger shared her family experience with utilizing activated charcoal when her family was ... [Continue Reading]
Help for diarrhea on hCG?
I hear about this from time to time. Even someone I know who did a few rounds with nothing like this suddenly had explosive diarrhea on around, and we were not sure why this was happening. I also found a thread on the hCG Diet Forum of a woman saying she would always get ... [Continue Reading]
Does HCG affect sleeping at all?
Original email for context: I am just getting back on track after suffering from insomnia for a few years. Yes, it definitely can. For some, people sleep better, and for others, it causes insomnia, at least initially. There are different reasons for the causes of trouble ... [Continue Reading]
I forgot to take my hCG 2 days in a row, what should I do?
Just move on and take your hCG today. We can't rewind and redo it anymore, so best not to worry about it. hCG does stay in your system for 72 hours, and since we do purposeful skip days and on your period you are supposed to skip a few days, it’s not the end of the world. ... [Continue Reading]
I’m getting heartburn on hCG – what can I take for it? Why is it happening?
While I’m not an expert, from my research it looks like there can be various causes for heartburn in general - both too much and too little stomach acid can cause this. LOW STOMACH ACID Low stomach acid seems to be a problem that people aren’t as aware of. IF this were ... [Continue Reading]
Insomnia on hCG – how to fix?
Original email question for context: I Have always suffered from insomnia but surprisingly it has greatly improved with Keto and intermittent fasting that I have used the past 7 months to maintain my weight...but as soon as I took my first dose of HCG my insomnia came ... [Continue Reading]
Why am I so dizzy on hCG?
Original email for context: Why am I so dizzy on hCG? I feel like blood sugar low...have checked blood pressure is good...I have practiced intermittent fasting for the last 7 months and never had this dizzy, light-headed blood sugar feeling...but today is p2 day4 (have ... [Continue Reading]
Can I stop hCG early (2 weeks in) and move to P3toLife? Will I be able to stabilize after only 14 injections?
Original email for context: I'm on P2D11 (including 2 loading days). I'm down 8.5 pounds since first VLCD. I was planning on doing 23 injections total - so I'm like halfway there - but I'm starting to really struggle. I don't feel like I can make it through 2 more ... [Continue Reading]
I messed up and accidentally injected way too much hCG – what should I do now?
I think what might be best is to first figure out how many iu’s of hCG you injected and how different it is from your regular dosage. To figure that out, follow my little guide that shows you how to find the different dosages on the syringe - click on the one that goes ... [Continue Reading]
I’m getting very bloated after lunch on hCG
Original email for context: The last two or three days I have felt very bloated after I eat lunch. This is the second time I have done the program and do not remember feeling this way- I do not think I am eating an excessive amount of salt and I am drinking liquids. Any ... [Continue Reading]
I’m vomiting and nauseous on Phase 2 hCG – why?
Original email for context: I started the HCG diet a couple days ago was fine on the two loading days and the first day of the 500 calorie diet this morning I woke up with a dull headache and by 1:30 it was so bad I was vomiting. I googled this reaction with the HCG diet ... [Continue Reading]
On my first week of Phase 2 and feeling weak, dizzy and kinda nauseous. What can I do?
Feeling a bit crummy on some days the first week of the hCG Diet is pretty common - 2 main things that typically cause this is carb withdrawals and electrolyte imbalance. The carb withdrawal aspect you kind of just have to grin and bear it till it passes. However - if ... [Continue Reading]
What should I do if hCG is giving me too many side effects – ovary cramps, spotting dark blood for weeks
Original email for context: I have every female hormonal problem which keeps me overweight. My problem is I can't keep on the HCG longer than 2 weeks because it gives me cramps in my ovaries and make me spot dark blood for weeks. I've tried 3 different types of ... [Continue Reading]
I’m losing hair on / after hCG diet – help!
Original email for context: My question is I’ve lost a lot of my hair and seem to keep losing it. My last dosage was the beginning of March and now it’s July. Is there something I should be taking now and during my next round to help prevent the loss of my hair? It is ... [Continue Reading]
What can I take for constipation while on the hCG Diet?
Original email excerpt for context: Her doctor suggested to take magnesium 2000 which was about 12 pills. I actually find magnesium to work best for me for constipation as well. There’s 2 natural ways I’ve found that are very effective for constipation for ... [Continue Reading]
I followed the hCG diet EXACTLY and didn’t lose ANY weight. This must be a scam.
Original email for context: I've used hCG & did everything, I mean did everything followed the instructions & all. Guess what ALL MY MONEY & EFFORT gone to WASTE!!!! I didn’t lose not even a bit!!! Am starting to think that your program was a money making ... [Continue Reading]
I left my mixed hCG out of the fridge for 13 hours by accident! Will it be okay?
I'm so sorry to hear this. To be honest, I’m not quite sure - it likely does have potency left as of now, I’m just not sure how much more quickly it starts degrading at room temperature like that vs. being in the fridge. It seems likely that it may be okay at least for a ... [Continue Reading]
Is it dangerous or unhealthy to do the HCG diet on and off for 5 years or longer?
I think this depends on how much of the time during the past 5 years you’ve been on it. If a person is doing this diet as a cleanse like once a year, I think that actually has merit as something worth doing. Your body has plenty of time between each round to be stable ... [Continue Reading]
The weekly Inbody scale at my clinic is saying I’m losing half muscle and half fat on the hCG diet.
Additional context from original email: My hunger is just fine on 150iu, I pick up fresh hCG every week from the clinic I go to and make sure its always cold- take a cooler for pickup. As far as my losses thus far- week 1: 5.8 lbs, week 2 4.6 lbs - TOM And felt sick. In ... [Continue Reading]
Shouldn’t hCG test positive on a pregnancy test? Because mine didn’t
Original email for context: All HCG should test as a positive on a pregnancy test, well this one does not. I’ve been communicating with them and all they have been doing is giving me excuses as to why it’s not testing positive. The pharmacist knows nothing about it ... [Continue Reading]
I keep regaining the weight in P3 as I come off of the 500 calories phase of the hCG diet… ideas??
In your case I would highly recommend then doing something structured- that’s what my P3toLife program is all about - an exact meal plan and recipes, that guides you through gradually raising your calories each week, which is one of the main factors in reliable ... [Continue Reading]
I’m post-menopausal, doing hcg drops and I’m super hungry.
Original email for context: I’m doing 8 drops 3x daily. I’m hungry and have been told to increase to .05 3x day but that’s less than 8 drops 3x daily right? Or am I going crazy what do you recommend in this case? Okay let’s see. I am not nearly as familiar with ... [Continue Reading]
I have tried the hCG diet multiple times since my first try but can’t maintain, cheat, or give up. How do I make hCG work for me again?
Original email for context: I am now 20 lbs over a healthy weight and have tried HCG multiple times since my initial success and either can’t maintain, cheat (give in to vodka), or give up. I know my head hasn’t been in it these last two years and I’ve been making every ... [Continue Reading]
I’ve been really hungry during the night on Phase 2 hCG, making it hard to sleep. Does this mean anything?
Original email for context: I skipped my shot yesterday and am going back to 125iu today. I started with 175iu with complete misery, then was told to go straight to 125iu through online medical advice. Went to 150iu instead for one day and two days on 125iu. I have eaten ... [Continue Reading]
I ate less than 500 calories on the hCG Diet – is that a problem? How do I increase it?
Original email for context: My calories only came out to 264 today when I skipped the fruits and Melba. Is that bad? How do I increase to 500 calories if I don’t want the fruit or bread? Very good question! So here’s my take. Is it okay to eat less than 500 calories, ... [Continue Reading]
All my friends think HCG diet is horrible and I should not go on it again.
This can be tough to take if you are feeling like you do not agree. We get that a lot also but the thing is - your friends and family most likely are just saying this because they care about you and they simply do not understand what hCG really is and how it works. I’ll ... [Continue Reading]
I accidentally took too much hCG – double the dose – will this hinder my health or progress on the diet?
Original email for context: I accidentally took double the dose I was supposed to. I thought I had a 1:2 ratio but I actually had a 1:1 ratio. I took 300iu of HCG for the first 5 days. Will this hinder my health, or hinder my progress on the diet? Will this affect my ... [Continue Reading]
I had no hunger on hCG diet Phase 2 for 10 days, then suddenly I’m very hungry a few hours after my injection. Any suggestions?
Original email for context: I started phase 2 ten days ago with little to no hunger and have lost 7lbs. I inject between 6:30-7:30 am. Now today experiencing a lot of hunger around 10:30 am. I eat lunch at noon. Any suggestions please? There’s 2 things I’m thinking of ... [Continue Reading]
I’m starving every 2-3 hours on Phase 2 of hCG diet. I’m frustrated and having a hard time functioning thru the day with ZERO energy.
This is most likely a dosage issue- please see my post on troubleshooting hCG dosage here. There's no 100% rule for knowing whether to increase or decrease which is what makes it hard but usually if you are having trouble during the whole a.m. of Phase 2, your dosage ... [Continue Reading]
I have a very active job and by 3pm I could literally keel off from fatigue while on Phase 2 of the hCG Diet. Any ideas?
Many people who are actively working or on their feet all day follow a higher calorie protocol, eating more like 800 calories, even up to 1000 calories per day, incorporating a 3rd serving of protein and more vegetables. One such protocol is hCG 2.0. You might feel ... [Continue Reading]
