Recent studies have found that people who are under extreme amounts of stress or pressure may benefit from an alcohol drink at the end of the day, to help the body and mind unwind and relax. Even though the original HCG diet protocol does not account for alcohol, we have found that some of our clients whom have been drinkers, even those that are bordering on alcoholism, do surprisingly well on the HCG diet. If instructions are followed correctly, the HCG diet will get them out of their drinking routine. These clients have even said that they do not feel the need to drink while on the HCG diet. This may be due to the absence of the alcohol cravings (because HCG works with the hypothalamus gland which controls the emotional eating/ drinking part of the brain, along with other aspects.)

When on the HCG diet a user, who has been a drinker, may find that a relatively small amount of alcohol produces the euphoric intoxication feeling. While on the HCG diet, we have had many clients whom have had a small glass of vodka and mineral water with a bit of lemon (or vodka and 8 oz of fresh orange juice, this juice will count as one of your servings of juice) and still lost weight, during the initial weight loss phase. Dr. A.T.W Simeons does allow for a glass (8 oz) of wine with dinner during the maintenance phase of the diet (after you stop taking the drops). During the initial weight loss phase of the HCG diet be sure to check sugar content of alcohol, the less the better. Of course, we must say that if you do decide to drink while doing the HCG diet, just be aware that you may have lost more if you did not drink. If you do want to stop drinking what a time to stop it will be easier than ever according to many HCG Diet users.