Stalls or staying the same weight for a few days can be physiologically NORMAL. We all have this idea that if you are eating a certain way and limiting calories, then the weight should just fall off little by little each day. If only it was so predictable! Calories in, calories out is simply not... Read More
Water is truly essential on a weight loss program and especially on the HCG Diet protocol. In medical school, we were taught to suggest half of your body weight in ounces each day for optimal function. On the HCG Diet, we are mobilizing fat stores and unfortunately, our fat stores can be reserves for toxins... Read More
I began the HCG Diet program last January! I was 100 lbs over weight and was ready to get it off. For years, I had thought the HCG Diet sounded really drastic and just was not something that sounded right to me. After months of trying EVERYTHING to get the weight off I was not... Read More
In my experience, intermittent fasting has been one of most life changing tools I have used in my practice. I find that most patients have some improvement in health with intermittent fasting alone. I find some have dramatic changes in weight, sense of well-being and energy levels while others have subtle benefits! In my own... Read More
The HCG Diet protocol offers patients incredible results on so many levels. I have been facilitating this process for over a decade and I continue to be blown away by the amazing results. I find the HCG Diet to be an incredible detoxification process, as well as, a way to reset habits and patterns with... Read More
When it comes to sugar today there are SO many different kinds. The more NATURAL form of sugar is found in fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and legumes. In the end, almost all sugars are broken down into glucose. When it comes to weight gain, natural sugars can surely be a culprit for increased blood sugar and insulin levels which... Read More
The Super Bowl does not have to mean an afternoon filled with sodium & chemical laden snacks, dips and beer. With a little creativity and motivation you can create some simple little snack foods that will actually provide some nutrition to the party. we advise all of our HCG Diet patients to have fun and... Read More
The Benefits of Magnesium Magnesium plays a key role in so many physiological processes that take place within our bodies. It helps in making energy, creating proteins, as well as relaxing and contracting smooth muscle. Along with being a key player in bone and cardiac health it also helps to keep our blood sugar stable. ... Read More
Beginning your Phase III HCG Diet Day with a Nutrient Dense Smoothie Our HCG Diet patients often ask us for very specific instruction about what they can have as their first meal of the day on the program. In general, I recommend Intermittent Fasting to most of my patients and therefore they often do not eat... Read More
At the Natural Path, we do a lot of dietary counseling. With each visit, our HCG Diet patients can expect to learn a great deal about what a healthy diet consists of and how weight can be maintained. Dietary plans are are not “cookie cutter” for everyone and our recommendations are really based specifically on the person in... Read More