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Self Confidence Improves with Weight Loss on the HCG Diet

November 17, 2021 10:44 am Published by Comments Off on Self Confidence Improves with Weight Loss on the HCG Diet

The HCG Diet can Help People Love their Bodies Again For many of my patients, the excess weight that they carry on their bodies is a not only unhealthy for their bodies but ravages their mind and spirit.  The mental/emotional component that comes with excess fat storage is really intense for so many people.  As... Read More

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Kicking the Sugar Cravings with the HCG DIET

November 10, 2021 9:55 am Published by Comments Off on Kicking the Sugar Cravings with the HCG DIET

The HCG Diet Helps People Lose Weight and End the Sugar Habit Sugar!  It is everywhere. It is hard to believe that most people consume between 20-25 tsp of sugar each day.  That is quite shocking to me. Some of this sugar can of course be found in fruits and veggies but most of it... Read More

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Recovering from an HCG DIET Cheat

November 3, 2021 9:25 am Published by Comments Off on Recovering from an HCG DIET Cheat

In a perfect world,  you would get through the HCG Diet without one cheat or one stall and the scale would continually show weight loss on a day to day basis.  Unfortunately, this never happens.  Stalling on the HCG Diet is 100% normal in most cases and cheating happens sometimes. Welcome to being human. Of... Read More

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Keeping up with Exercise on the HCG Diet

October 27, 2021 6:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Keeping up with Exercise on the HCG Diet

Do I Need to Stop Exercising on the HCG Diet? This is a very common question that I get from my HCG Diet patients?  My answer is always to keep the rhythm of exercise while on phase 2 of the HCG Diet and cut back on the intensity.  A daily or almost daily rhythm of gentle exercise... Read More

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Lower Caloric Intake Does not Mean Starvation

October 20, 2021 6:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Lower Caloric Intake Does not Mean Starvation

CALORIC RESTRICTION HAS MANY HEALTH BENEFITS I have recently finished the book “The Complete Guide to Fasting” and it was one of those that I just could not put down. I LOVE the science behind fasting. Like many of you – I lead a very busy, very active lifestyle and intermittent fasting  has improved my... Read More

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Restoring Body Composition Post Pregnancy – the HCG DIET can HELP!

October 14, 2021 6:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Restoring Body Composition Post Pregnancy – the HCG DIET can HELP!

Bouncing Back After Pregnancy Weight Gain For many of us women, the first few months after we give birth are filled with extreme joy and some extreme challenges in getting used to providing our sweet little one with everything that they need … constantly!   You are happy as can be with your new love.  There... Read More

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The Mental Hurdles of Weight Loss

October 6, 2021 1:46 pm Published by Comments Off on The Mental Hurdles of Weight Loss

For many people, losing weight is like staring at the bottom of Mt. Everest and wondering if you have what it takes to make the journey to the top.  It takes patience, perseverance and determination.  It’s a challenge and it is SO worth it. When my patients get that first 20 lbs off,  it is... Read More

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HCG DIET TACO NIGHT

September 29, 2021 4:15 pm Published by Comments Off on HCG DIET TACO NIGHT

The HCG Diet protocol does not have to be boring!  In fact, I can make 100’s of dishes with that list of phase 3 friendly foods.  This HCG Diet recipe is safe for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet and will be one of your daily proteins and one of your daily vegetable servings. Give... Read More

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Carbs and Insulin over Calories In and Calories Out

September 22, 2021 9:24 am Published by Comments Off on Carbs and Insulin over Calories In and Calories Out

The World Health Organization (WHO) has made it known that the global prevalence of  obesity has dramatically increased in the past 30 years.   It is not a surprise looking at the increased availability of processed/low nutrient foods and more sedentary lifestyles, have contributed to increasing obesity rates. For many decades, out scientific communities have gone... Read More

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Support to My HCG DIET PATIENTS

September 15, 2021 7:06 am Published by Comments Off on Support to My HCG DIET PATIENTS

I love being of support to all of my patients. I love being available via text or email between office visits when they have a question/concern, need a cheerleader or re-assurance. It brings me joy to offer support and to see the deep transformation that this program can offer.  Learn more about our weight loss... Read More