Here are a list of questions that we are frequently asked by our clients during the program.
Q. I am struggling with hunger
If at anytime during the program that you find you are having trouble with hunger we advise that you review the following;
- Ensure that you are following the program correctly. You must start the program using our support products for 1 week prior to starting the program.
- Ensure you pre-loaded with a high fat diet during the loading phase. If you did not increase your fat intake at every meal for the 2 days you will have trouble with hunger and weight loss during the VLCD.
- Ensure you are taking the correct amount of pro-hcg drops, away from food and drink. Take your first dose on rising in the morning, a second dose mid-afternoon and the final dose 1/2 hr before bed. Do not eat or drink for 15mins before or after your drops. Hold them in your mouth under your tongue for 1-2 minutes before swallowing.
- Ensure you are not doing any strenuous exercise during the weight loss part of the program. Vigorous activity will increase your appetite. This means no aerobic classes, gym work outs, long bike rides, golf, tennis or cardio activity. Walking, yoga and stretching are allowed.
- Ensure you are eating the recommended amounts of protein , vegetables and support products every day. If you have a physically demanding job you may need to increase your protein to 150g instead of 100gms at your 2 allocated meals.
- Ensure you are using your 4 support products that are recommended with our program.
- You may need to add chromium tablets to help regulate blood sugar levels and food cravings.
Q. I have stopped losing weight
- This is a common factor with most people as the body may hold on to water for a few days . You will still be losing cm. Check you are eating the correct amount of food. People often cut back if they are not hungry and this will limit your weight loss.
- Ensure you are eating 2 meals a day. You cannot skip a meal and combine all your food into one meal.
- Constipation can be a fact for some people. Ensure you are drinking 2 litres of water per day, walking at least 20 mins every day. Ensure you are using a variety of vegetables during the program especially fibrous types such as broccoli and asparagus.
- If you have reached your goal weight during the VLCD your weight loss with stop.
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Q. I am just using the drops and not the other products – will this impact how much weight I can lose?
Yes. The program has been designed to be used in conjunction with all of the recommended products and protocols contained in our manual. Attempting to use the program without purchasing all of the recommended products may have an impact on you achieving your weight loss goals. We do not recommend you attempt our program without using our program protocols as outlined in our starter pack instruction and recipe manual.