Have you heard about HCG weight loss?

HCG is human chorionic gonadotropin.  This is the hormone that is released during pregnancy.  Its main function is to ensure that the baby can get the complete nourishment as he is growing.

Some research shows that it can be helpful in obesity because it may stimulate the use of fat for energy instead of allowing for fat storage.

How do HCG weight loss pills work?  Most HCG weight loss pills have a diet plan that comes with the formula.  They usually require that you eat only 500 calories a day.  Most experts usually recommend that you eat no fewer than 1,200 calories.  As you can see, HCG diets really limit the calories you are eating each day.  Is that safe?

Some HCG companies say that it is safe to follow such a restricted calorie diet.  The HCG is supposed to keep you full and make sure you are getting everything you need.

The problem with HCG is that some of the companies are not really giving you HCG anymore.  Instead you get a less than superior product that really does nothing for you.  If that is the case with the HCG that you are using, you really are going to starve yourself eating just 500 calories a day.

HCG is designed to interact with the hypothalamus.  This can give you the power to target weight problems in the necessary manner to give you lasting results.  It will affect metabolism and may have an impact on your cravings as well.

Using HCG, you will probably see the biggest impact in your relationship with food.  Because it has been said to suppress your appetite and improve your relationship with food, some people think that HCG is going to be more effective at promoting long-term weight loss.

Creators of the HCG diet claim that you will lose at least one pound of fat a day.  That is an extraordinary rate at which you would lose weight.  Is it really possible to do that?

The primary way that HCG works is by reducing the number of calories you eat.  There are not enough calories or nutrients that can be obtained when you follow the HCG diet.  Your body needs more than 500 calories to obtain all the nutrients your brain and muscles need to function.  They can use the fat stores to some degree but people who follow the HCG diet report more often than not that they are irritable, tired, anxious, cranky, and lightheaded.

Before following a fad diet such as the HCG diet it is important that you discuss the repercussions of doing so with your doctor.  It may not be safe for some people to follow a diet such as this and a multivitamin will be crucial since you could be deficient in key vitamins and minerals.

Successful weight loss is achieved by hard work.  If something like the HCG diet sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  To achieve long-term weight loss results, you need to be exercising regularly and follow a healthy diet.  Cutting back to 500 calories a day is not a healthy diet.  You are not getting complete servings of fruits, vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates when you follow the HCG diet.

Instead of hurting your body by using HCG and severely reducing your caloric intake, it would be better for you to use the tried and true methods of weight loss.  If you are up for something dangerous and fun, go for a long run or sign up for an intimidating triathalon or marathon.  It will help you lose weight in a safe manner.