A planned break is a way to deviate from the weight loss regimen without gaining weight. It is permissible during the HCG diet when you have emergency reasons. You can take a break from the HCG injections when you have surgeries, travel, and other valid details.

How to Take a Proper Break on the HCG Diet?

• A Break is permissible after the 23 HCG injections.
• Stop taking the HCG shots and increase your calorie intake to 800 calories per day.
• Eat high protein and low carb meals during the break period.
• HCG reak period is allowable for ten days as maximum.
• After ten days, get back on taking your HCG shots and lower your calorie intake.
• Follow the Protocol on HCG diet phase 2 and continue the diet as how you start it.

Starting the HCG Diet After you Take a Break

1. Control your cravings. Expect that there will be a hunger issue after the interruption period. Avoid eating foods in response to emotional hunger because it will cause weight gain. Drink a cup of water and wait for 20 minutes for the emotional cravings to subside.
2. Drink lots of water. In starting the HCG diet after a break, your cravings for processed beverages are typical during this period. You can replenish your liquids. Make a freshly squeezed fruit juice and add some crushed ice. Water increases the feeling of fullness and prevents hunger issues.
3. Space out your meals. The same thing on what you do before the interruption, you need to split your meals. Come up with five light meal portions instead of eating the 500 calorie meal all at once. Splitting your meals can boost your appetite and mood during the HCG diet.
4. Set a realistic weight loss goal. It will serve as your motivation when food temptations and pitfalls are on your way. Make a goal that is possible to reach. Example: aiming a loss of a pound or two per week.
5. Increase your fiber intake. Refer to the HCG diet food list for more fiber-rich options. Fiber increases satiety and controls your cravings. Fruits and vegetables aid the HCG in increasing your metabolic rate for rapid weight loss.
6. Prepare your meals at home. Bring your meals to work to stay on your diet track. Prepare your meals at home to prevent food temptations from a restaurant or whatever is available in the cafeteria. Cook your meals at home to be aware of the ingredients of your foods.
7. Count your calorie intake. Take note that the permissible calorie intake after your break period is 500 calories per day. Get most of your calories from allowable food groups to continue weight loss.
8. Look for a food substitute. Swap your unhealthy foods with the hCG diet-approved products. Instead of drinking sugary beverages, opt for fresh-squeezed fruit juice on the HCG diet. There are several substitutions of your food indulgences on the HCG diet.
9. Assess your pantry. Clear your food storage from junk foods that you stock during the break period. Shop healthy options or purchase foods in your local farmers’ market to get organic products.