The HCG protocol is very precise – you must follow the food plan as written in Pounds and Inches. Dr. Simeons spent many years researching the method, including the allowed foods, and found that the foods on the food list gave the most consistent results. Beware of the other Internet sites (including recipe books) that add non-protocol allowed foods. They can only slow down your weight loss.  You don’t want to do this diet for longer than necessary, right?

The guidelines are very straightforward and simple to follow – eat two meals per day, make ONE choice from each of the four categories. Use herbs and spices to mix up the flavors. It may be easier for you to remember that the HCG protocol is not a diet – it is a specific medical treatment designed to bring about lasting change to your body.