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HCG Diet Phase 4 Guide and Tips

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Phase 4 is the last but not least part of the HCG diet plan. So you’ve finally met your weight loss goal, but can you keep off all the weight that you’ve lost at Phase 2 and Phase 3? A successful phase 4 is the key to stabilize and maintain your weight loss.

At phase 4 of HCG diet, the dieter is looking to stabilize the metabolic process and weight, and to balance the body with healthy eating habits and lifestyle.  Following a three week period where the dieter are allowed to eat foods containing no starch or sugars, in phase 4 the dieter will want to re-introduce starch and sugary foods back to the diet with a great degree of moderation.  This process should be done slowly so the dieter can identify any potential food sensitivities.  If a sensitivity is identified through sudden weight gain, the dieter can then eliminate that particular food selection entirely and move on to introducing a different food selection into the diet.


As you enter into phase 4 of the HCG diet, you may want to introduce fresh fruits first.  Later, you can follow this action by introducing one or two fresh starch filled vegetables like corn, squash, peas, yams, and potatoes.  Make sure you keep all portions moderate and use a food journal to track both your weight and any reactions your body may have to the newly re-introduced foods.  You can take seven to twenty-one days or more to reintroduce foods in your diet, depending upon how many foods you choose to reintroduce at one time.

After you have tried fruits and vegetables, you can move on to added other starchy foods like pasta, cereal, breads, whole grain selections, and the like.  Always keep a very close eye on your weight; if anytime you note a weight increase, stop eating the most recent food you have introduced.  Wait a period of seven days before trying to re-introduce the food causing you trouble or any other starchy food selections.

When you are prepared to try some foods containing high amounts of sugar, start out small by using all natural sugar cane, agave nectar or honey to see how you fair.  You will also want to slowly re-introduce foods that are processed or that contain white flour, since these foods are major culprits when it comes to weight gain. Always remember that the goal of phase 4 is to balance out your eating and weight and to ensure your weight remains stable.  You will have your greatest success with reintegrating fresh vegetables, fruits, and organic food selections.  You will want to steer clear from pesticides, preservatives, additives, and too many sugars since this can cause your weight to fluctuate dramatically.

While you are in phase 4, keep your carb count low, your sugar count very low, and your protein count high.   Make your food selections based on healthy, smart food choices instead of merely following your immediate desires.

Implementing a healthy exercise regimen is also recommended for HCG dieters in phase 4. You can start by taking Yoga or low impact aerobics classes to burn extra calories, to improve cardiovascular processes, and to tone the body. Learn more about exercises on HCG diet.

Now you have worked your way through three phases of the HCG diet with considerable success and have lost the weight you’ve wanted to lose; now you will want to do the simple things you are capable of doing to ensure that every unwanted pound remains off for good.  If you note that you gain a few pounds, try a high protein day, an apple day or a steak day until you drop the unwanted pounds you have gained.  Then return to the phase 4 maintenance stage to remain in optimal health. Good luck!

HCG Diet Phase 3 and Phase 4 Tips

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What does an HCG dieter do when getting to phase three and four of the diet? When moving into the third and fourth stages of the HCG diet, the initial two stages have been conquered, and the dieter takes on a new approach to eating and dieting. However, just because the first stages of the diet are over, it does not mean that weight stops coming off or that the dieter is no longer dieting. It simply means that the dieter is taking new measures to continue to lose weight and to eventually maintain the weight that is lost. Here are some tips for getting through the HCG diet Phase three and Phase four.

After beginning the HCG diet and making it through the initial stages, you have already gained the advantages of the diet. You have rebalanced your metabolic processes, your body is using stored fat for fuel, and your body will be less likely to store up fat in your fat cells. Now that your body is in peak condition for weight loss, as you enter Phase 3, you can begin phasing in new foods. As you do so, you will want to track your portions, and you will still want to consume some of the same foods you have been eating as you slowly add in newer food selections.

Eat high-fiber foods such as beans and legumes and fruits. Start by adding one new food per day and then by the second week you can start adding two and by the end of Phase 4, you can be adding three new foods per day. New food selections should be free of pesticides, herbicides, hormones, preservatives, additives, antibiotics, and genetic alterations to ensure your optimal health. This will also ensure the avoidance of allergies and to baneful side effects in association with hormones and man-made products. If you find that whenever you eat certain foods such as egg and shellfish, you develop a problem with weight gain, you may discover that you have an allergy to the product. You might want to eliminate them from your diet to avoid further issues in the future.

Continue consuming water each day and do not diminish the amount of water you consume; eight to ten glasses of water are still necessary. It keeps your body clear of toxins, it keeps metabolic processes at their peak, and it helps keep you fully hydrated. Do not think about adding soda to your diet; even diet soda has a lot of additional sodium in it. Instead, go for water, continue to drink teas with Stevia. You can also drink Yerba Mate tea, chamomile tea, Wu Long tea, and green tea, which will stimulates your body to burn calories and regulates appetite.

Make sure you keep your emotions in check and that they do not begin to rule over what and when you eat. In times of stress, have alternative things to do that will keep you busy or help you relax. Make sure you have healthy snacks on hand, perhaps foods from the HCG approved list, so you can eat healthy at all times. Avoid eating starchy carbs and very sweet fruits late in the day since your body is more likely to convert carbohydrates into fat stores as the day progresses.

If in the event you begin to gain weight after entering phase 3 and 4, move back into eating the same foods you’ve been consuming in phase two until you lose the pounds you want to lose. You can also have a Steak day where you consume nothing but meat: this can help you get back on track quickly.

Bear in mind that now that you have moved into the less rigid phase of the HCG diet it does not mean that you do not have to watch your food consumption. Continue tracking your food consumption, and make sure you consume reasonable portions. As always, avoid foods that are pre-packaged (unless they are your own recipes), and definitely avoid fast food destinations; you are still dieting, even if the foods you can consume are more liberal and up to your personal preferences.