Reset Your Metabolism With the HCG Diet

Metabolism is the collection of chemical processes in the body to sustain energy and living. The function of metabolism is to convert fuel from the food you eat and drink and help in the excretion of waste. Your body can maintain breathing, digestion, growth, and blood circulation through metabolism. When your metabolic rate slows down, it can cause weight gain and other health concerns.

How the HCG Help to Reset Metabolism?

Taking HCG shots during the weight loss phase changes your metabolism and forces it to dig into reserves if necessary to provide for rapid weight loss. The combination of HCG shots and calorie cutdown helps the body get through VLCD without causing hunger. As soon as you take the HCG shots, it reprograms your hypothalamus, a region of your brain that is responsible for metabolism. When metabolism is higher, more fats are burned.

Food and Drink that Increase Metabolism during the HCG Diet

1. Protein-rich foods. Protein-rich foods boost your metabolic rate and maintain satiety during the HCG diet. It has a thermic effect that prolongs digestion and curbs hunger.
2. Chili peppers. Capsaicin, or the chemical found in chili peppers, may boost your metabolism by slightly increasing the rate at which your body burns calories. Adding spicy meals increases the amount of fat your body burns for energy.
3. Coffee. The caffeine in coffee may help increase metabolic rate and burn excess calories. You can have a sugar-free coffee during the second phase of the HCG diet.
4. Tea. Tea contains health-boosting compounds called catechins that may work in tandem with caffeine to boost metabolic rate. After taking your HCG shots, you can drink a cup of tea first thing in the morning. 
5. Apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar may increase your metabolism and the number of fats burned daily during the HCG diet. It also enhances satiety during the rapid weight loss phase.

Things To Do To Maintain Weight After the HCG Diet

When you reach your desired weight and complete phase 2, it is time to proceed to the maintenance phase. Here are some tips for maintaining your weight after the HCG diet:

• Gradually increase the calorie intake to avoid confusing your body. The optimum number of calories that can be safely consumed without risking weight gain during maintenance is 800 to 1200 calories per day.
• Bring back your regular diet routine but stay away from sugar and starches. Monitor your weight during this phase to track the gains and losses. 
• Follow an exercise routine 3 days a week. Cardio and resistance exercises are usually recommended, but if you want to keep it moderate, choose activities such as brisk walking, biking, or jogging.