Dr. Simeon's hCG Diet

I know it's not normal for a physician to recommend a very low calorie diet, but sometimes you absolutely, positively have to jump start your weight loss. If your metabolism is dragging and you just can't kick the pounds you might have to look in another direction. Dr. Simeon's hCG diet (from his manuscript "Pounds and Inches") is a good start. We're going to spend some time this week studying Dr. Simeon's approach to treating obesity, but I figured starting this discussion with a quick look at his very low calorie diet would be a good way to get your attention!

Remember, before launching this diet you should take the time to read through "Pounds and Inches" and talk to your physician to make sure you're staying healthy while continuing to lose weight.

Breakfast:

Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Saccharin or Stevia may be used.

Lunch:

1. 100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The chicken breast must be removed from the bird.
2. One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage.
3. One breadstick (grissino) or one Melba toast.
4. An apple, orange, or a handful of strawberries or one-half grapefruit.

Dinner :
The same four choices as lunch (above.)


(Excerpt found at http://hcgdietinfo.com/HCG-Diet-Protocol.htm).