| It's almost inevitable that you will reach a plateau | | | | 4. The HCG diet works due to the combination of |
| while working through the phase 2 part of the HCG | | | | foods. Eating the same type of food could at times |
| diet. These plateaus seem to last 4-6 days, and | | | | slow the weight loss. Try not eating apples for both |
| usually come during the latter stages of the diet, | | | | fruits. |
| however the mental effect of the plateau's can have | | | | 5. Your body needs to flush out the burned fats the |
| people questioning their progress. These plateaus can | | | | increased metabolism produces. Increase your water |
| happen for a variety of reasons however, most of | | | | intake to improve the bodies ability to flush out these |
| the time there are some very easy things you can | | | | wastes. |
| try to get the weight loss kick started again. | | | | It's important when you hit a plateau to not panic. It |
| 1. Eat only 6 organic apples for one day along with | | | | is frustrating to see your weight loss stop however, |
| teas, water and supplements. Do this no more than | | | | many times your body is still changing and you'll be |
| once per week. | | | | losing inches even though the scale is not reflecting it. |
| 2. Not getting enough sleep every night can focus | | | | When panic sets in, you're likely to make some |
| the body on recovery from lack of sleep instead of | | | | decisions that could take the diet in a different |
| weight loss. Increase the hours of sleep you're | | | | direction, and complicate things further. Remember, |
| getting each night to allow your body to focus on | | | | the plateaus are very common, and you're not alone. |
| weight loss. | | | | Try some of the tips above and you will very quickly |
| 3. Seasonings can really sneak up on you if you not | | | | be back on track and the scale will respond |
| careful. Check your seasonings for any form of sugar. | | | | accordingly. |