What is it?
The prescription is for a hormone naturally produced in large quantity during pregnancy. It’s used in infertility treatment for both men and women. During pregnancy, this hormone acts as the primary control for the woman’s metabolic functions. It partially explains why some overweight women actually lose weight during pregnancy. It’s also used in infertility treatment in very large quantities.

Dr. ATW Simeons found that small regular doses can caused the body to release abnormal fat when used in conjunction with a specific 500 calorie daily diet. This is detailed in Dr. Simeons manuscript Pounds and Inches: A New Approach to Obesity.  It’s used to treat medical conditions in males, including low testosterone levels.

How much weight will I lose with The Rapid and Permanent Weight Loss Program and the Fast Track HCG?
Most Medical Weight Loss dieters report a loss of ½ to ¾ lbs per day. Many lose up to 1 lb. per day and a few lose more. Females should expect to lose 20 to 30 lbs. during the 40 day program. Men typically may lose 30 to 40 lbs. during the 40 day program. Strict compliance with the program is required to achieve these results.

Factors that may increase weight loss include adding/increasing vegetable intake and mixing salad with each meal. Fiber intake is extremely important, as is water intake. A key to success is the expertise of the clinic staff in individualizing the program for each person.

What preparations are required for the diet?
Prior to treatment, your physician or practitioner will request blood tests and perform a general health assessment. Your CMP (complete metabolic panel), CBC (complete blood count) and Thyroid profile (free T3, free T4 and TSH) are measured. Other blood tests may be ordered to determine if medical conditions such as PCOS exist.

Blood pressure is measured. An extensive In-Body Body Composition Analysis is also performed (at least twice) to document the amount of excess body fat, water intake, BMI, Percent of Body Fat, and amount of lean muscle. This analysis will also ensure you are losing fat not muscle and that your basal metabolic rate does not decrease — it may even increase. Other low calorie diets cause a significant loss of muscle mass, a decrease in the basal metabolic rate, fatigue and skin laxity – and the weight is eventually regained.

Do I have to buy diet foods?
You will eat fresh food that you buy from the grocery store. We provide a detailed list of the foods that you can eat (with calorie counts) while on the 40 day protocol. Most of our clients do purchase the protein drinks we offer to assist them during the protocol.

Is it healthy to lose weight rapidly? Will my skin become wrinkled, loose?
Most of the weight loss with the restricted diet comes directly from fat and does not strip the body of much needed muscle, vitamins or minerals essential to maintain good health. At the same time, excessive amounts of fat-stored nutrients are released into the blood stream to be absorbed by the body. For this reason, Medical Weight Loss dieters typically report that they feel good on the program and do not have hunger pangs or cravings. They also experience a significant improvement in their cholesterol profile, their sleep quality, and insulin. Our program measures lipid profiles (cholesterol) when you start the program and when you finish. Health risks from being overweight are reduced as much as 50% with even a 10% decrease in body fat.

Skin stays healthy and skin elasticity is not affected in part because muscle is preserved. Some bariatric surgeons have been reported to use Medical Weight Loss after surgery to help prevent skin looseness (elasticity).

Why the 500 calorie diet – VLCD (very low calorie diet)?
Medical Weight Loss diet shots cause your body to mobilize the fat out of the fat storage locations so that it’s available for use. While you are only consuming 500 calories, your hypothalamus is signaling for the release of the fat stored in your body. Because of this, your body is actually using thousands of calories a day from your fat.

The Medical Weight Loss  program allows your body to tap into your body’s abnormal fat deposits (shoulders, upper arms, hips, thighs, and buttocks). In overweight and obese clients, these deposits are not usually accessible to the body for fat consumption. The Medical Weight Loss  Products present in the body allows these abnormal fat deposits to be tapped, releasing the abnormal fat into the blood stream and out of the body. This release of fat is also why clients on the Medical Weight Loss are not hungry.

Caution: Because you are on a low calorie diet, it is essential that you be under the care of a physician. A low calorie diet has its own health risks.

Why can’t I just eat 500 calories a day and lose weight? Why be on the program?
Dr. Simeons, the physician who developed the Medical Weight Loss Protocol, stated: ”When an obese patient tries to reduce by starving himself, he will first lose his normal fat reserves. When these are exhausted he begins to burn up structural fat, and only as a last resort will the body yield its abnormal reserves, though by that time the patient usually feels so weak and hungry that the diet is abandoned.”

It is for this reason that overweight and obese patients complain that when they diet that they lose the “wrong fat.” They usually feel like they are in fact starving and they feel tired. Their face becomes drawn and haggard and their skin wrinkled and loose. Fat areas, including the belly, hips, thighs and upper arms, show little improvement. The fat they want to lose stays and the fat they need to cover their bones gets less and less. The dieter can look older and unhealthy. As noted by Dr. Simeon: “The Medical Weight Loss Product allows your body to tap into your body’s abnormal fat deposits.” It also preserves both muscle and the basal metabolic rate.

Will I be hungry on 500 calories a day?
It is common to experience mild hunger during the first few days. This should pass within a few days. By the 2nd week, you will find even very tiny servings, to be satisfying. This is partly due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, but largely due to the amount of calories circulating in your system from the fat being released. It is common that Medical Weight Loss dieters feel as though they are stuffing themselves in order to reach that 500 calorie limit!
Notice: If hunger continues, Lifetime Health Weight Loss can offer natural appetite suppressants and/or prescriptions appetite suppressants to help alleviate any issues.

Who is a candidate for the Prescription Hormone Diet?
The majority of men and women can use the Medical Weight Loss program  for weight loss. However, note that one of the  Medical Weight Loss Products is a prescription hormone and should be supervised and monitored by a physician or other qualified medical person in a clinic setting. Health issues can occur if a person is using the Medical Weight Loss products with a very low calorie restricted diet.

Calorie restricted diets can result in Ketosis. Generally, this is not a problem as ketosis means that our bodies are using fat for energy. However, in certain circumstances, this can lead to ketoacidosis.

Note that the Physician will NOT permit Medical Weight Loss injections for women who are pregnant or nursing. Lab tests are essential and weekly check-ups are recommended for both weight loss and health reasons. Hormonal issues and health conditions must be considered to ensure success.

A physician should always determine if you are a candidate for a calorie restricted diet with or if you have special health risks that must be monitored.

How about safety and side effects of Medical Weight Loss Diet Program?
Side effects are rare when a calorie restricted diet with Medical Weight Loss is used in a physician supervised and monitored weight loss program. Special risks that can be addressed by a physician include diabetes, clients on blood pressure medicines, certain clients with PCOS or gallbladder disease, all offer. The Medical Weight Loss shots are used for fertility reasons and in these larger amount is known to cause occasional headaches, and pregnancy symptoms. However, the amount used for the Medical Weight Loss diet protocol is very small and the amount used for used for fertility purposes is very large. In either case, the Medical Weight Loss prescription is a hormone and can have hormonal effects.

Will I gain the weight back after the Medical Weight Loss diet?
After the HCG is completed, you will find that your appetite has changed, your eating behavior has changed and your body has changed. This is the perfect opportunity to adopt that healthy lifestyle to maintain your weight. Further, at Lifetime Health Weight Loss, we continue your program with our “Metabolic Reset Diet” that helps to set your appetite hormone (Leptin), so that your weight loss can be permanent. We also offer hormone therapy, where appropriate, to address the underlying cause of many weight loss issues – hormone imbalance.

With your hypothalamus reset, your metabolism will be different and you will be able to eat moderately without feeling the need to overeat. However, it is always recommended that you maintain a regular exercise program for 30 to 45 minutes per day with two days of resistance training each week (20 to 30 minutes). This routine and a healthy diet will help ensure your health and weight.

What is the hypothalamus gland?
The hypothalamus gland moderates the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage, and more importantly, your metabolic rate. It also is the location of the appetite hormone leptin.

Is the Medical Weight Loss Products safe for men?
The Medical Weight Loss products used for the The Rapid and Permanent Weight Loss Program and the Fast Track HCG is actually already found in men. It is present in every human tissue, including males and non-pregnant women as well as pregnant women. It is used in higher amounts to treat specific male medical conditions.

How painful are Medical Weight Loss injections for weight loss?
The Medical Weight Loss injections for weight loss are administered using a very fine insulin needle and are essentially painless. Most people say they are either painless or offer minor discomfort. The needles are used daily by diabetics. Creams and drops are available.

WARNING: There are many online services and toll free services offering Medical Weight Loss injections and/or Medical Weight Loss drops for home use without medical supervision. Their products may be termed “Homeopathic Medical Weight Loss.” They generally offer a disclaimer and recommend that you consult a physician before starting any program. They are betting of course, that you do not consult a physician and will often state that if you are in “good health” you do not need a physician. These are not prescription HCGs. Further, risks associated with a 500 calorie diet are significant and sometimes of critical concern.

There are also businesses claiming expertise in weight loss and/or hormone therapy when in fact they have been in business only a short time. Further, some out of state clinics list local lab draw sites as their locations. Due diligence is important.

Visit our San Antonio Lifetime Health Weight Loss Center or one of our many other locations today!

“Testosterone increases bone density in women. Testosterone protects against heart disease in women.” Journal of Reproductive Medicine 1999; 44(12):1012-20

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