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Why am I not losing weight too fast?
Losing weight too fast may increase your risk of side effects including muscle loss, lower metabolism, nutrient deficiencies, gallstones and many other risks. This is especially true if you try to lose weight quickly without support from a health professional.
What is the best thing to eat before bed for weight loss?
The Bottom Line Whole, minimally processed foods like berries, kiwis, goji berries, edamame, pistachios, oatmeal, plain yogurt and eggs make easy, tasty and healthy late-night snacks. Many of these foods even contain sleep-supportive compounds, including tryptophan, serotonin, melatonin, magnesium and calcium.
Does the HCG diet work for weight loss?
Here’s what the science says: Any super-low-cal diet will result in weight loss. Most studies have found that hCG (stands for human chorionic gonadotropin) has nothing to do with it. The hCG diet limits you to 500 calories a day for 8 weeks while taking hCG, either by getting a shot or by taking a “homeopathic” product,…
How can I speed up my metabolism without taking hCG?
If you’re on a low-calorie diet, there are much better ways to prevent muscle loss and metabolic slowdown than taking HCG. Weightlifting is the most effective strategy. Likewise, eating plenty of high-protein foods and taking an occasional break from your diet can boost metabolism (, , ).
Can the HCG diet damage Your Metabolism and thyroid function?
The truth is that the HCG diet CAN cause damage to both your metabolism and your thyroid function and I will explain it in this post. As a physician, I’ve had the advantage of treating patients before, during and after undergoing the HCG diet.
Is the HCG diet safe for vegetarians and vegans?
Vegetarians and vegans: Its fans say anyone can follow the hCG diet. But that doesn’t mean it’s safe, especially for vegetarians. The diet’s creators say that vegetarians would have to drink extra skim milk to make up for not getting protein from meat and other sources.