The HCG diet consists of a program that Dr. Erhard puts together during your first visit. Each diet is specific to the patients needs, age, and goals. You first appointment will consist of a medical exam to determine if you are a good candidate for the HCG weight loss program. You will discuss your past dieting attempts, your goals for the HCG diet, and your medical history. 

Dr. Erhard will set up your goals, calorie intake, and go over the daily schedule of HCG that needs to be administered. She will answer any questions you have, so please make sure to bring your questions to your appointment. HCG can only be prescribed by a physician. While on the program you will meet with Dr. Erhard regularly so she can monitor your progression, ensure your safety while taking the drug, and make adjustments as necessary. 
 
We use HCG subcutaneous injections that you will self-administer for 40 days. We will teach you how to safely inject the HCG subcutaneous drops, you will continue to self-administer the injections throughout the duration of your HCG diet. The HCG hormone typically takes 3 days to begin to take effect and “kick in”. After 40 days you will stop taking the drug because your body can develop an immunity to the drug. At the end of 40 days if you have not reached to your goal weight Dr. Erhard will have you take a 6 week break, this break allows your body to fully resensitize your body from taking the drug. At the end of the 6 weeks you will begin the next 40 day cycle. We will continue this schedule until you have been through 4 cycles, it is not recommended to complete more than four 40 day cycles of HCG for our patients safety and health. 

Most of our patients lose on average ½ to 1 pound per day and anywhere from 3-7 pounds a week while they are on the diet. They describe little to no symptoms usually associated with a new diet and feel fine, have normal energy, and a decreased appetite. The HCG diet assists in weight loss by increasing your metabolism and Dr. Erhard helps you develop habits that will help you keep the weight off over time. 
 
The HCG diet is successful for both men and women, men typically lose more weight than women in a shorter amount of time due to their muscle mass. The effects of burning fat works in both genders, and the myth about men developing “man boobs” is simply not true. The HCG drug does not make either sex develop any pregnancy symptoms, it works to shrink fat and shed the weight. 

 
“I had tried exercise and reducing my foods but I just couldn’t lose the weight. With this diet, I have gotten off that plateau and have lost 26 pounds in 40 days and am I excited!”
Mary A. Age 27

“Throughout my life, I have struggled with my weight.  I weighed 256 pounds. I felt doomed to be a fat person for the rest of my life. However, with this HCG True Diet, I have already lost 35 pounds and am on my way to losing more. I like the way the program helps me be accountable. I love it! Anyone who is having problems losing weight should to it.”
Cindy D. Age 36 

“I couldn’t believe it. I never thought that I would be able to survive on 500 calories a day. But I’m doing great, I feel okay, and my hunger is remarkably minimal. In fact, now that I am about 4 weeks into the program and have lost 19 pounds,
I am actually having a hard time eating that much food. I will definitely do another course of this diet for it really does melt the fat.”
Debbie F. Age 24