15 tips that will help to break a weight loss plateau when on the hCG diet. The following tips have been found to be very effective during Phase 2 of the hCG diet protocol. Remember that it is very important to consult with your doctor before beginning any low or very low calorie diet.

Constipation is common when on a low calorie diet. Increasing your fluid intake per day to at least 3 quarts or 12 eight-ounce glasses of water will help in assisting with digestion and enable the kidneys to flush out toxins and fat.

If you are not eating enough calories on a daily basis, less than 550 as a rule of thumb, your body can go into "starvation mode". When your body goes into starvation mode it will store fat. You can try adding half an ounce of protein to one of your meals daily.

In order to eliminate the body of excess fluids, reduce your fluid intake by 1 quart and consume 6 apples throughout the day. Most patients will lose up to 2 pounds the following day. This method is called the "apple day" and is not recommended on a regular basis.

Consuming red meat more than 1 or 2 times per week is not recommended, as it has been shown to slow down digestion.

When you are on the hCG diet all seasoning salts and seasoning products should be abstained from. As a replacement try making your own seasoning salts using spices such as garlic or onion powder and Sea salt.

Do not mix vegetable types with each meal.

Do not consume any of the carbohydrate snacks that are normally allowed on the hCG diet.

On a daily basis avoid consuming the same vegetable, protein or fruit more than once.

Do not consume any protein sources that contain antibiotics or flavor enhancers. Try to stick to organic sources of protein.

Avoid canned foods as they contain substances that can slow down weight loss such as flavor enhancers and preservatives.

You can try the "steak day" method whereas you drink as much liquid as possible throughout the day and then have a large steak for dinner. You may have one apple and a tomato with your steak. It is not recommended to follow the "steak day" method more than twice in a 6 week course. It is possible to lose as much as two pounds the following day.

Your colon can hold up to 5 pounds or more of stool. Constipation is very common while on the hCG diet or any high protein diet. If you have not experienced a bowel movement in 2 or more days, your weight loss results on the scale may be inaccurate. Drinking more water daily and taking a daily fiber supplement combined with light exercise may assist in aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

The star condiment of the hCG diet is Raw Unfiltered Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. It has been proven that Apple Cider Vinegar has similar fat releasing properties to that of grapefruit. If you do not like the taste of Apple Cider Vinegar or suffer from acid reflux, you can take Apple Cider Vinegar capsules that can be found on the shelves of most health food stores.

When on the hCG diet intense exercise is not necessary. If you are performing resistance training you are building lean muscle mass which weighs more than fat. This weight differential can affect your weight loss results based on scale readings. Instead of resistance training you may want to consider only walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes daily. Resistance training is advised during Phases 3 and 4 of the hCG diet.

The importance of adequate sleep and weight loss cannot be emphasized enough. Patients that are not getting seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep a night have reported little to no weight loss the following day.

To make the best of the hCG diet you should follow all the tips that can be used on a daily basis as a part of your normal routine, but be mindful of the tips that can only be used intermittently. For optimal results these tips should be used in conjunction with Phase 2 of the hCG diet protocol.

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