Alcohol is strictly prohibited during the HCG diet because it contains lots of calories and will stall your weight loss, or worse, it can cause you to gain weight. Alcohol is also full of starches and sugars, which will react negatively with the carefully balanced diet of the HCG diet.
What happens if you cheat and consume alcohol for a day or two?
When enjoying a vacation or entertaining clients as part of your job, the temptation to drink alcohol is probably very high, but it is important to understand the effects of having “just a few drinks” while on the very low calorie phase of the HCG diet. Dieters who have indulged in alcohol on the HCG diet have all seen their weight loss stall for at least three days; some have even put weight back on.
Is there any danger from drinking alcohol on the HCG diet?
Although there are no real dangers from drinking alcohol on the HCG diet, you can expect to see your hard work take a significant step backwards if you indulge. Dr. Simeons mentions alcohol in his HCG diet protocol: he states that if no carbohydrates are consumed, a small glass of alcohol will do no harm, but if fats (alcohol) and carbohydrates are mixed, weight loss will go awry. This important rule must also be adhered to for at least three weeks after the end of the diet.
How can I avoid alcoholic temptation?
Drinking alcohol on the HCG diet will lead to a weight loss stall of between three and six days. It might also cause you to gain weight, so if you are serious about your weight loss program, do not be tempted to indulge in a glass or two of wine or beer while on the HCG diet. And if you are surrounded by temptation, make a point of staying away from those people or situations where alcohol is freely available!
When can I start drinking alcohol again?
You are allowed to reintroduce alcohol into your diet during the second period of HCG diet maintenance. However, avoid drinking too much as alcohol is a primary cause of weight gain.
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