If you’ve been stuck losing the same 15 pounds over and over and over again, then know you’re not alone. At MD Diet Weight Loss & Nutrition, we see lots of men and women from the Salt Lake Valley and Utah County who have tried keto, juice fasts, intermittent fasting, and expensive gym memberships with no success. You try, and then you see a bit of initial loss, then plateau, and then a slow regain.
It has nothing to do with willpower or discipline. The reality is that most diets do not take into account the hormones and the metabolic processes involved when it comes to your body’s burning of fat. At MD Diet – Utah’s top-rated weight loss and nutrition center since 1978 – our doctors build the program around YOU. For those patients who need a faster way to lose weight, we recommend the physician-supervised HCG diet protocol.
What is the HCG Diet, and What Does It Do?
The HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) diet is a physician-supervised diet program. The diet protocol uses a hormone to help the body release fat (while maintaining lean muscle). It’s a common myth that the weight loss is caused by low calories alone. This would be a dangerous diet. However, this hormone is used in a way to cause a release of “abnormal fat” while it preserves lean muscle.
By administering the hormone in a physician-supervised way, we want the patient to lose the weight they need to lose (fat and not lean muscle).
Why Doctor Supervision is Important
The HCG diet is an intense protocol. To follow the diet, you have to follow the HCG protocol completely and with full attention, and it must be administered by a medical professional. We do NOT recommend ordering your HCG protocol from a website and attempting it on your own. All programs at MD Diet start with a bio-analysis.
Before prescribing HCG, our doctor, nurse practitioner, or nutritionist will examine your weight loss history, body composition, and metabolic indicators to determine if it is the best protocol for you. If yes, we build the plan around YOU. Then, during your program you get weekly accountability with your HCG provider to ensure you are doing well.
Our doctor-supervised approach is what separates MD Diet from an online service. Our team has decades of experience with physician-supervised weight loss, and we want you to have the best personalized care on your journey to success.
What to Expect from an HCG Diet Program
- Initial Consultation & Bio-Analysis: When you first come to the center, you will have an examination of body composition, metabolic health and weight history. We determine if the HCG protocol is right for you and create a personalized plan.
- HCG Active Protocol: Follow the prescribed dietary protocol while getting HCG. You will have weekly weigh-ins with the doctor to make sure you are on track.
- Support System: B-vitamins are used to ensure good energy, red blood cell levels and fatty acid oxidation during the active weight loss.
- Transition and Maintenance: As you near your goal, the team will help you transition into a sustainable maintenance plan by discussing how to follow a nutrition guide and other habits for life.
Results That Build Confidence
The HCG diet can deliver visible results quickly, which can motivate those who have had to deal with setbacks over and over.
Some patients on MD Diet programs have lost 30, 65 and even 76 pounds with the clinic’s care. The average patient loses 8–10 pounds a month; the HCG program is for patients who wish to take a more aggressive approach to weight loss. There are no guarantees, since everyone is different, but with decades of experience helping thousands of Utah patients lose weight, MD Diet understands the journey.
Is the HCG Diet for You?
The HCG diet is not the right choice for everyone; it is a very serious protocol and MD Diet evaluates every patient to see if it is right for them. For patients needing rapid weight loss to break through a plateau, for those dealing with health issues as a result of being overweight, or for those seeking to set in motion lifestyle changes that stick, this program can be an option.
MD Diet does not contract patients in a long-term treatment plan; you sign up a month at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HCG diet safe? MD Diet’s HCG diet is physician supervised. A bio-analysis is performed before starting the program and monitoring is done during the program. As with any medical procedure, results vary.
How fast can I expect to lose weight? The HCG diet program is meant for faster weight loss and some patients see results in as little as two weeks. Weight loss depends on a patient’s starting weight, metabolism, and other individual factors. The average patient on all MD Diet programs loses 8–10 pounds a month.
Will I lose muscle? The HCG protocol attempts to preserve muscle loss while targeting fat stores for weight loss. A provider monitors body composition through the program.
Do I need to come to the clinic? In-person visits at MD Diet are available at the clinic’s location in South Salt Lake as well as telehealth options available to all Utah residents.
How much does the program cost? There are no long-term contracts, with costs for the program discussed during your first consultation once the bio-analysis has been done.
Take the First Step Today
If you’re stuck in a cycle of dieting, plateaus, and weight regain, consider an HCG diet as a physician-supervised treatment option that can accelerate fat loss with the safety of medical care, customized planning, and weekly accountability to help you reach your goal weight.
Call today to schedule your free consultation at MD Diet Weight Loss & Nutrition. Visit mddietclinic.com or call the South Salt Lake clinic for an appointment. Telehealth visits are available in all of Utah.
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