| Frequently Asked Questions |
| What is HCG and how does it work? |
| HCG is a hormone naturally produced in the body. It has many functions and is used medically to treat a variety of conditions. It is the pregnancy hormone. This hormone allows the body to metabolize fat and use it as energy for both mother and fetus. This acts as a “fail-safe” mechanism when energy is needed immediately. For weight loss, we use only a very small amount of HCG to capitalize on this same mechanism. Using HCG in this way does not mimic pregnancy; in fact, it can be safely used by both men and women. |
| Is HCG Safe? |
| HCG is extremely safe. Women may experience very high levels during pregnancy with no adverse affects. The small amount used for weight loss has no know side effects. |
| Is HCG safe for men? |
| The HCG is actually already found in men. It is found in every human tissue, including males and non pregnant women as well as pregnant. The clinical studies conducted at our HCG SlimXpress™ centers show that men generally get even faster results and tend to lose more weight than women. |
| If HCG works so well for weight loss, why don’t pregnant women
lose weight? |
| HCG works to mobilize fat for utilization by the body only when there is a significant decrease in calories and fat. For weight loss, a very low calorie diet of all the right foods is used to trigger HCG to help rid the body of fat. |
| Will my metabolism slow down if I am on a very low calorie diet? |
| It is true that normally when cutting back on calories and fat, our body stores fat and our metabolism slows down. This happens because fat is really a life-saving source of stored energy. When a very low calorie diet is used in conjunction with the HCG, the hormone signals the body to used stored fat for energy, and eliminates excess fat reserves. It’s a natural process, so no ill effects on your metabolism will result. The HCG keeps the body from going into starvation mode and holding onto fat as it resets your metabolism. |
| Wouldn’t I lose the same amount of weight eating a very low calorie diet without HCG? |
| You can lose weight simply by eating fewer calories and fat, but because the body stores fat during times of deprivation, you will most likely lose muscle and bone before fat. This causes cellular metabolism to slow down, so in the long run, it would make gaining weight easier, as well as decrease bone density and muscle mass. By using HCG with the low calorie diet, extra fat is mobilized for energy and the rest is eliminated; the low calorie diet is vital in preventing immediate refilling of emptied fat cells. You benefit by preferentially getting rid of excess fat without affecting your bone and muscle. With HCG you can lose the weight quickly and keep it off! |
| Does the weight loss slow down after the first two weeks? |
| Many times there is a large amount of weight loss in the first , then a plateau of leveling off. This does not mean that your weight loss has stopped. Typically, inches are being lost continuously while on the program, and after a period of time, patients will experience another large drop on the scale. Weight loss is thus achieved in this stair-step fashion. Remember the HCG SlimXpress™ program emphases fat and inch loss. |
| Is it ok to skip a meal or protein at one of my meals? |
| No you don't ever want to skip any of your meals. It’s important to eat all of your 500 calories and especially your protein so that you only lose fat and not muscle. |
| Can I exercise daily?
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| Low key or no exercise only! Anyone who over exercises will be starving and will want to give up, plus their body will go into starvation mode and they will lose less weight! Your calorie intake is not high enough for this. You can do about 20 min. of walking a day and a few sit ups or push ups if you feel needed. You will not be losing muscle just fat, so when you go back to the gym you won't skip a beat, you will just be thinner!!! |
| For an appointment at our |
| Tacoma
hCG SlimXpress™ Certified
Weight Loss Center |
| Please call 1-866-275-4424 |
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