PRESENTSPRESENTS

LosingLosing Weight with Weight with HCGHCG

(Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)(Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)

We have seen spectacular results by using We have seen spectacular results by using HCG for losing fat, when used according to the HCG for losing fat, when used according to the

Simeon ProtocolSimeon Protocol

It It isis approved for infertility, anti-aging, and approved for infertility, anti-aging, and Frolich’s syndrome.Frolich’s syndrome.

The use of HCG for fat loss is considered an The use of HCG for fat loss is considered an “off-label” use.“off-label” use.

Disclaimer: The F.D.A. has not approved the Disclaimer: The F.D.A. has not approved the use of HCG for weight loss.use of HCG for weight loss.

The recent popularity of HCG is due to the book The recent popularity of HCG is due to the book “The Weight Loss Cure” by Kevin Trudeau“The Weight Loss Cure” by Kevin Trudeau

The original book, by Dr. A.T.W. Simeon, was called “Pounds and Inches”.The original book, by Dr. A.T.W. Simeon, was called “Pounds and Inches”. www.healinghormones.com Frolich’s Syndrome and pregnant womenFrolich’s Syndrome and pregnant women 20 years of research by Dr. Simeon20 years of research by Dr. Simeon Clinic in Rome, Italy 40 years, 200,000+ patients Clinic in Rome, Italy 40 years, 200,000+ patients Hollywood connectionHollywood connection Florida clinic, California ClinicFlorida clinic, California Clinic

How did we get started?How did we get started?

Spring, 2007Spring, 2007 ““The Weight Loss Cure”The Weight Loss Cure” ““Elizabeth”Elizabeth” Clinical Study 12 “guinea pigs”Clinical Study 12 “guinea pigs” 23-day trial23-day trial A scam?A scam? Stipulations:Stipulations: 1. weight loss resistant. 2. in clinic 23 days1. weight loss resistant. 2. in clinic 23 days

3. follow protocol exactly 4. Shhhhh!3. follow protocol exactly 4. Shhhhh!

Results of clinical trial:Results of clinical trial:

At day 14….At day 14…. At day 23….At day 23….

One woman lost 18 pounds One woman lost 18 pounds

All 3 men lost 30-32 pounds All 3 men lost 30-32 pounds

Mother/daughter: 28/42Mother/daughter: 28/42

Other women: 20-23 poundsOther women: 20-23 pounds

Was it easy? Was it hard?Was it easy? Was it hard?

Did they get hungry?Did they get hungry? Did they get weak or tired?Did they get weak or tired? Did they get bored?Did they get bored? Did they get frustrated?Did they get frustrated? By far, what was the hardest part By far, what was the hardest part

of the program for almost all of the program for almost all people who have gone through the people who have gone through the Simeon Protocol?Simeon Protocol?

Who Failed?Who Failed?

48 year old woman . . . .48 year old woman . . . . Chef . . . . Chef . . . . The Professor . . . . The Professor . . . . The Neighbor . . . . The Neighbor . . . . The Sneaker . . . .The Sneaker . . . . The 14 year old . . . .The 14 year old . . . .

The Protocol works. There is always a reason why it The Protocol works. There is always a reason why it doesn’t.doesn’t.

What does the HCG do?What does the HCG do? At first glimpse: 500 Calories??At first glimpse: 500 Calories?? Let’s do the math:Let’s do the math:

4000 – 500 = ?4000 – 500 = ?

35003500

And 3500 calories = 1 lb. of _____And 3500 calories = 1 lb. of _____

The Big Question: The Big Question: Will I Gain It Back?Will I Gain It Back?

NO.NO.Not if you do what we tell you to do after you have finished Not if you do what we tell you to do after you have finished

the injection phase of the protocol.the injection phase of the protocol.

Check the thyroid and the insulinCheck the thyroid and the insulin The enemy: c _ _ _ _ h _ _ _ _ _ _ s!The enemy: c _ _ _ _ h _ _ _ _ _ _ s!

““Life After HCG” Life After HCG”

Tricks of the trade:Tricks of the trade:Head gamesHead gamesPlate sizePlate sizeVariety on the plateVariety on the plate

Because of the effect of the HCG on the Because of the effect of the HCG on the hypothalamus, the thyroid metabolism and insulin hypothalamus, the thyroid metabolism and insulin resistance factors have been changed.resistance factors have been changed.

Dramatic weight loss can have Dramatic weight loss can have repercussions:repercussions:

Learn to deal with the “limelight”: newly thin people sometimes Learn to deal with the “limelight”: newly thin people sometimes feel unworthy of all the fuss. Just say, “Thank you.”feel unworthy of all the fuss. Just say, “Thank you.”

Although the hCG affects the skin tone, those who lose over 25-Although the hCG affects the skin tone, those who lose over 25-30 lbs. can have stretched skin to deal with. We recommend 30 lbs. can have stretched skin to deal with. We recommend strength training.strength training.

Fat loss can change hormone levels, especially estrogen.Fat loss can change hormone levels, especially estrogen. Weight loss can affect relationships: friends and family may feel Weight loss can affect relationships: friends and family may feel

threatened; criticism; upstaging.threatened; criticism; upstaging. Revamp your medicine cabinetRevamp your medicine cabinet Embrace your imperfections: all your problems will not Embrace your imperfections: all your problems will not

disappear just because you have lost a lot of weight.disappear just because you have lost a lot of weight.

Just Weight Loss?Just Weight Loss?

Patient: excited about weight coming Patient: excited about weight coming off.off.

Doctor: excited about the other “stuff”:Doctor: excited about the other “stuff”:cholesterolcholesterolinsulininsulinblood sugarblood sugartriglyceridestriglyceridesskin toneskin tone

What about other methodsWhat about other methods of weight loss? of weight loss?

The most invasive?The most invasive?

Atkins, NutriSystems, Atkins, NutriSystems, Jenny Craig, etc. Jenny Craig, etc.

The Key: change the The Key: change the metabolism and don’t lose metabolism and don’t lose muscle.muscle.

What about exercise?What about exercise? During the injection phase: During the injection phase:

light to slightly moderate light to slightly moderate cardio.cardio.

Light reps for resistance.Light reps for resistance.

Don’t overdo it!Don’t overdo it!

“ “Ironman” ManIronman” Man

Surprise, Surprise….Surprise, Surprise…. ““Exercise alone is not the best way to Exercise alone is not the best way to

lose body fat, especially in large lose body fat, especially in large amounts. For an average-sized amounts. For an average-sized person, running or walking one mile person, running or walking one mile burns about 100 calories.burns about 100 calories.

Because there are 3,500 calories in Because there are 3,500 calories in

one pound of fat, he needs to run or one pound of fat, he needs to run or walk ___ miles if pure fat were walk ___ miles if pure fat were being burned. In reality, fat is being burned. In reality, fat is seldom the only source of energy seldom the only source of energy used during aerobic exercise. used during aerobic exercise. Instead, a mixture of both fats and Instead, a mixture of both fats and carbohydrates is used. As a result, carbohydrates is used. As a result, most people would need to run or most people would need to run or walk over ___ miles towalk over ___ miles to burn one burn one pound of fat.” pound of fat.”

Journal of Exercise Physiology, 2005Journal of Exercise Physiology, 2005

The ProgramThe Program

3 Types of fat:3 Types of fat:1.1. Structural fat: fills in the gaps around organsStructural fat: fills in the gaps around organs

2. Normal reserves: the body draws upon this fat 2. Normal reserves: the body draws upon this fat when nutritional when nutritional intake is less than what the body intake is less than what the body needs.needs.

3. Abnormal reserves: excessive accumulations of fat; inaccessible 3. Abnormal reserves: excessive accumulations of fat; inaccessible and can’t be used in emergencies. These fat deposits cause obesity.and can’t be used in emergencies. These fat deposits cause obesity.

By merely restricting one’s diet or reducing one’s caloric intake, the body By merely restricting one’s diet or reducing one’s caloric intake, the body is only consuming #2 above and can never access #3. HCG has the ability is only consuming #2 above and can never access #3. HCG has the ability to release #3.to release #3.

Physical ExaminationPhysical Examination

Very brief physicalVery brief physical

Disclose all medicationsDisclose all medications

Depending on how much weight you need to Depending on how much weight you need to lose, you will be on either a 23 or 40-day lose, you will be on either a 23 or 40-day protocol.protocol.

Lab TestsLab Tests

CBCCBC Sed rateSed rate Uric acidUric acid Lipid panel (cholesterol etc.)Lipid panel (cholesterol etc.) Blood sugarBlood sugar ThyroidThyroid

A follow up lab will be done to compare the beforeA follow up lab will be done to compare the beforeand after. You’ll be amazed! and after. You’ll be amazed! (The cost of these tests in covered in the fee.)(The cost of these tests in covered in the fee.)

Beginning the ProtocolBeginning the Protocol

Daily injections of 125 I.U.’s of HCG will be given for either the 23 or 40-Daily injections of 125 I.U.’s of HCG will be given for either the 23 or 40-protocol (except during menstruation). 40-day skips one injection per protocol (except during menstruation). 40-day skips one injection per week.week.

First 3 days you will be on a forced feeding (gorging phase). This “over First 3 days you will be on a forced feeding (gorging phase). This “over consumption” of food pre-sets your body for the 500-calorie per day consumption” of food pre-sets your body for the 500-calorie per day diet to come.diet to come.

YOU MUST DO THIS! YOU MUST DO THIS!

Otherwise you will be somewhat miserable the next 3 days.Otherwise you will be somewhat miserable the next 3 days.

Enjoy this part Enjoy this part Go meet Chuck! Go meet Chuck!

Common ConcernsCommon Concerns During the protocol you may experience different emotions and During the protocol you may experience different emotions and

feelings: irritability, hunger, low energy levels.feelings: irritability, hunger, low energy levels. Usually all of the above are due to hypoglycemia (low blood Usually all of the above are due to hypoglycemia (low blood

sugar). This is normal but infrequent.sugar). This is normal but infrequent. If you experience this, try eating an apple, or putting some If you experience this, try eating an apple, or putting some

honey or sugar in water and drinking it to return your blood honey or sugar in water and drinking it to return your blood sugar to normal.sugar to normal.

If you get excessively hungry, eat an apple—but be sure to If you get excessively hungry, eat an apple—but be sure to subtract it from your next meal.subtract it from your next meal.

Almost everyone on the program will experience a plateau at some point. This is normal. You may go 3 or Almost everyone on the program will experience a plateau at some point. This is normal. You may go 3 or 4 days without losing a pound, followed by a 3 pound loss the next day. If you go more than 5 days 4 days without losing a pound, followed by a 3 pound loss the next day. If you go more than 5 days without losing, try the “Apple Day” as described in “Pounds and Inches” by Dr. Simeon. without losing, try the “Apple Day” as described in “Pounds and Inches” by Dr. Simeon.

After the injection on the third you will begin a 500-After the injection on the third you will begin a 500-calorie per day diet that will continue throughout the calorie per day diet that will continue throughout the 23 or 40 day 23 or 40 day period—and for 72 hours (3 days) after period—and for 72 hours (3 days) after your last injection.your last injection.

You MUST eat the 500 calories each day!You MUST eat the 500 calories each day!

Avoid using any makeup or lotions with oil bases. Oil Avoid using any makeup or lotions with oil bases. Oil of Olay oil free lotion or Naked Minerals are good of Olay oil free lotion or Naked Minerals are good options.options.

Watch deodorants/antiperspirantsWatch deodorants/antiperspirants

To Repeat:To Repeat:

After the last injection you must maintain the After the last injection you must maintain the diet for three more days, after which you can diet for three more days, after which you can start eating a larger quantity of the same start eating a larger quantity of the same foods (from the food list).foods (from the food list).

Best book to read: Best book to read: Life Is Hard,Life Is Hard, Food Is Food Is EasyEasy by Spangle. by Spangle. (We suggest you all (We suggest you all buy the bookbuy the book and read and read the whole thing!)the whole thing!)

After the ProtocolAfter the Protocol

For the first 3 week For the first 3 week afterafter the last injection, you will continue to the last injection, you will continue to eat exactly the same foods you have been eating…just more of eat exactly the same foods you have been eating…just more of them.them.

You may You may NOT NOT eat any starches or sugars at that point.eat any starches or sugars at that point.

Be careful with fruit due to its high sugar content.Be careful with fruit due to its high sugar content.

After the first 3 weeks, you may gradually add in starch as After the first 3 weeks, you may gradually add in starch as determined by your morning weigh-in.determined by your morning weigh-in.

Your sugar craving will be minimal by this point. Don’t go back Your sugar craving will be minimal by this point. Don’t go back to the way you used to eat.to the way you used to eat.

LiquidsLiquids

You must drink at least two quarts of water You must drink at least two quarts of water each day.each day.

Can be distilled, filtered, bottled, etc. Just Can be distilled, filtered, bottled, etc. Just no tap water.no tap water.

Measure your water at the beginning of the Measure your water at the beginning of the day and drink it all.day and drink it all.

BREAKFASTBREAKFAST

Herb teas (in any quantity without sugar). Herb teas (in any quantity without sugar). Stevia is the only allowed sweetener.Stevia is the only allowed sweetener. Please no: Please no: aspartame, Nutrasweet, Splenda, sucralose, aspartame, Nutrasweet, Splenda, sucralose,

acesulfame or other unhealthy “junk”.acesulfame or other unhealthy “junk”.

Dieter’s TeaDieter’s Tea

Lunch/DinnerLunch/Dinner

Purchase a digital food scale.Purchase a digital food scale. 100 grams of meat (3.5 ounces).100 grams of meat (3.5 ounces). Beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, Beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish,

lobster, crab, shrimp, or white albacore tuna lobster, crab, shrimp, or white albacore tuna (water).(water).

All meats weighed before cooking. Trim all All meats weighed before cooking. Trim all fat off!fat off!

Broil, grill, boil meats. No oils.Broil, grill, boil meats. No oils.

Lunch/Dinner continuedLunch/Dinner continued

2 vegetables per meal from list.2 vegetables per meal from list. ““Reasonable portions”Reasonable portions” Best raw; 2Best raw; 2ndnd best steamed. best steamed. 1 fruit per meal from list.1 fruit per meal from list. CrackersCrackers ¾ cup plain yogurt in place of one fruit per day.¾ cup plain yogurt in place of one fruit per day. Juice of one lemon or lime per meal.Juice of one lemon or lime per meal. Most all herbs/spices allowed.Most all herbs/spices allowed.

SubstitutionsSubstitutions

The fruit, breadstick, or cracker may be The fruit, breadstick, or cracker may be eaten between meals or with meals. eaten between meals or with meals.

You may break up the meals such as eating You may break up the meals such as eating the bread or fruit between meals or at the bread or fruit between meals or at bedtime.bedtime.

You may NOT eat both breads and fruits You may NOT eat both breads and fruits together.together.

If it’s not on the list…If it’s not on the list…

Don’t Ask!!Don’t Ask!!

Remember: most of the patients we work Remember: most of the patients we work with have been “weight-loss resistant”. The with have been “weight-loss resistant”. The have a hard time losing even 5-8 pounds in a have a hard time losing even 5-8 pounds in a month.month.

Be realistic in your weight-loss goal.Be realistic in your weight-loss goal. For someone to lose 18 pounds in a 23-day For someone to lose 18 pounds in a 23-day

period is a phenomenal breakthrough. Give period is a phenomenal breakthrough. Give yourself credit!yourself credit!

Subsequent CyclesSubsequent Cycles

If it is determined that another round of HCG If it is determined that another round of HCG would be beneficial for you, please call our office would be beneficial for you, please call our office to schedule an appointment. A three-week break to schedule an appointment. A three-week break is necessary.is necessary.

No additional blood work is needed if another No additional blood work is needed if another round of HCG is done fairly soon after the first round of HCG is done fairly soon after the first one.one.

Is this Protocol easy?Is this Protocol easy?

NO.NO.You will work hard.You will work hard.But when you are losing nearly one poundBut when you are losing nearly one poundevery day, it will be worth every sacrifice youevery day, it will be worth every sacrifice youmade.made.

That’s our promise.That’s our promise.