HCG Phase 1: Why You Must Gain Weight

One of the most common questions asked by my clients is why weight gain is so critical in Phase 1 of the HCG diet.

How much weight you gain while loading in Phase 1 of the hCG diet is highly individual, but there are few things that I have observed in watching many people on youtube do the hCG Diet and in my own rounds of hCG that contribute to this.

If you don’t gain enough pounds during HCG diet Phase 1, You won’t Lose effectively In HCG diet phase 2. This Is one of the most crucial mistakes new and repeating HCG dieters make when following the advanced HCG diet. Failure to gain sufficient weight in phase 1 can be a recipe for disaster.

The thought of binging on the fatty foods you desire seems counterintuitive. But as you begin the HCG diet, it’s a necessity.
Many find the first few days of the HCG diet enjoyable. You can eat almost anything you want — bacon, mayonnaise, bread, eggs and pastries are all allowed.

The thought of binging on the fatty foods you desire seems counter-intuitive, but it’s critical in Phase 1. As you begin the HCG diet, it’s a necessity. In the latter phases of the diet you will only be consuming between 500 and 750 calories each day — this is mentally and physically difficult. Gorging on fatty foods in the first two to three days that you are taking the HCG hormone can help you replenish your reserves and make the first week much easier.

Many find the first few days of the HCG diet, also known as Phase 1, enjoyable. You can eat almost anything you want — bacon, mayonnaise, bread, eggs and pastries are all allowed.

What Foods Can You Load Up On in Phase 1?

A typical loading day would include:

Breakfast: A bacon, sausage and ham omelet with a bagel and cream cheese.

Midmorning snack: Donuts and strawberries, with a little whip cream if you’re so inclined.

Lunch: Chicken or pork with a baked potato and sour cream.

Afternoon snack: A milkshake from your favorite fast-food restaurant.

Dinner: Alfredo pasta with bread, a Caesar salad with avocado, and cheesecake for dessert.

Late night snack: Ice cream and potato chips if you are still hungry.

It’s important to eat between 3,000 and 5,000 calories on each loading day. You should gain between two and four pounds over these few days.