HCG Weight Loss FAQs

A: Read the manual! This is the answer most questions can be answered with. Almost everything is in the manual so be sure to read The Golden Weight Loss Manual before you start the program. In the manual it says you do not have to, and probably should not follow the exact times of the recommendations. They are put there to give a structure and chronology to the tools you use during the weight loss program, that’s all.

Q: Can I eat other foods on The Golden Weight Loss Program?

A: The best use of the Golden Weight Loss Program is to do exactly like the manual suggests, and eat only the foods listed in Phase One, Phase Two, and Phase Three. When you arrive at your goal health and weight, use the much broader “After Weight Loss” food recommendations on pages 54-55 of the manual. The manual has been formulated to work if you do it. That said, we have people use the program very liberally and lose weight, so it is a question how important food is to you. If food is that important, consider what issues you have going in your mind and lifestyle that may have caused you to gain extra weight originally.

Q: Can I lose weight without exercising?

A: Yes. Using the Golden Weight Loss Program, we can get you thin. However, keep in mind that you won’t be able to achieve your best health without having muscles. To get muscles you need to be involved in some forms of physical activity: hot yoga, fitness gyms, hiking, etc. Muscles burn sugar and energy and are involved in the overall balance of your body’s health. You will lose weight faster working out in some form of physical activity and be healthier for it.

Q: Can I contact the office of the Golden Weight Loss Program for extra help?

A: Yes, Please email us at Help@MedicalHCGWeightLossProgram.com and we will return your email asap.

Q: Can I order tests through the Golden Weight Loss Program?

A: Yes. Routine labs can be ordered for blood, and you can also work through your local doctor and share results with us. Special saliva tests can be ordered through us and we can mail to you this special test and instructions. We have found it very useful to have thyroid blood tests and saliva cortisol and hormone tests results to further help you with your overall health and losing weight. Often, weight obstacles can be discovered and then corrected by knowing your TSH, saliva cortisol, testosterone, progesterone, estradiol and DHEA levels.

Q: I have a headache after starting the program. Is this related?

A: NO, not directly. Most people do not get headaches of course, but if you have been using coffee, green or black teas, eating lots of chocolate, or using some pain medications with caffeine, you may experience caffeine withdrawal. The Golden Weight Loss Program uses virtually no caffeine for stimulation. If you have been using caffeine, you may experience temporary headaches for up to 2 weeks, then they will stop – the same as if using any caffeine product and stopping. We suggest you either a) taper off your caffeine substance using decaffeinated coffee for example for awhile and then stop, or b) just go through with the headaches until they quit. Caffeine headaches may only last a day, depending upon your history of previous use.

Another reason for headaches in some people, and weakness, is lower blood pressure. If you are taking prescription medication for blood pressure and you feel weak or perhaps a headache, we suggest you immediately check your blood pressure. The Golden Weight Loss Program tends to balance blood pressure and if your blood pressure goes below 120 for example, you may need to use less or no blood pressure medication. You will only know by checking your blood pressure. ALWAYS see your local doctor who prescribed your medications if you think your blood pressure is correcting and you may need to change your dose. This can happen even in the first week so check your blood pressure and see your doctor.

Q: Can I use other supplements to lose weight?

A: Yes and NO. We use phase 2 and phase 3 supplements on an individual basis for added weight loss after the initial 4-8 weeks. If you are referring to buying outside supplements instead of The Golden Weight Loss Program, we discourage this as many other supplements are of poorer quality, not as absorbable and generally inferior to our products. You may not get the same results and you may actually contribute to toxins in your body from using inferior supplements. The Golden Weight Loss Program private labels from some of the best companies to insure success with potent nutrients.

Q: Can I lose weight and drink alcohol during the program.

A: The manual does not have alcohol listed as a weight loss food. Alcohol is very high calorie, so it is difficult to drink wine, beer or other liquors and lose as much weight. That said, we still have people do the program who drink, smoke and use caffeine – they still lose weight but it is not optimal.

Q: How do I know if my thyroid is not working correctly?

A: TSH is the primary blood test to check. In some cases, free T3, free T4 and thyroid antibodies will be useful. Note: We interpret thyroid studies more ideally than typical “normal” ranges are reported by laboratories. Note: You can have normal thyroid tests and have a dysfunctional thyroid due to cortisol elevations or low cortisol.

Q: How do I know if my cortisol levels are normal?

A: We think the best test is salivary cortisol measured 2-4 times in a day. We use a special laboratory to check these cortisol levels.

Q: Can sex hormone levels (progesterone, testosterone, estradiol, DHEA) affect weight gain or loss?

A: Yes. Abnormal sex hormone levels in both men and women can cause weight gain and thus correcting them can improve health and cause fat loss. There are certain potential risks to using sex hormones, particularly estrogen and testosterone, but we think they may be useful short term or long term depending upon your situation. Many environmental factors can cause or contribute to abnormal sex hormones.

Q: What is the most important thing I can do for losing weight?

A: Everyone might have a “one most important thing” for losing weight that is individual, but science has more or less shown that weight gain is a multi-faceted event, so that losing weight, which we term “GAINING HEALTH,” is also a multi-layered treatment plan: such as The Golden Weight Loss Program uniquely provides in today’s medical community.

Q: Can I work with other healthcare providers in doing The Golden Weight Loss Program?

A: Yes. We encourage you to have your own personal healthcare provider, hopefully someone knowledgeable in holistic healthcare. However, it is rare to find a healthcare provider knowledgeable in all the areas of treatment provided in Dr. Laursen’s Golden Weight Loss Program. As for reproducibility, the materials of The Golden Weight Loss Program are copyrighted.

Q: Can I do The Golden Weight Loss Program if I only need to lose 10 pounds?

A: Yes. We have several people who have used The Golden Weight Loss Program to lose 10 pounds because it was also “Gaining Health” for them, and in some cases a launching program for athletic health and capability. Professional athletes, professional trainers and business people have used The Golden Weight Loss Program because athleticism is their business.

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