Exercise is a big, huge requirement when it comes to any and all weight loss plans, right? You have to incorporate it with the meal plan or you can never lose weight. That’s the traditional argument that HCG has to fight. With HCG exercise is discouraged.
Susan B., HCG Diet Direct dieter, says, “The discouragement of exercise was a definite turn off for me. But it’s because I didn’t get it. Once I understood the physiological effects of the program it absolutely made sense. I missed my exercise regime, but I understood the need to take it easy. And once I got into the maintenance phase I started it back up again.”
The specific physiological effects of the HCG make the body feel as if its getting plenty of food. But in reality, dieters are only eating approximately 500 calories. This limited caloric intake is simply not enough to support an intense workout.
Dieters who insist on sticking to their exercise program while navigating the HCG diet meet with lowered levels of success. The intense workout inhibits their weight loss. As a compromise, we suggest incorporating a 20 minute walk into your daily routine in exchange of the intense workout. This way you can still enjoy the drastic weight loss offered by the program. Intense exercise will increase your hunger; a basic no, no when on a low calorie diet.
And on top of that…the combination of the low calorie diet and the exercise could cause the body to go into starvation mode; holding onto the weight you’re trying to lose. It has a negative impact by lowering your stamina and many lose their commitment to the diet plan.
Interested dieters considering HCG who saw the lack of exercise as a downfall of the program quickly change their mind once they’re on the plan. The weight loss makes a huge difference when they do get back to the gym. They’re able to pick up where they left off and work out harder and longer because they are at a healthier weight. They experience higher energy levels and a renewed dedication after the successful weight loss they obtained through HCG.
