Successful dieters praise HCG regimen for weight loss::

According to AOL Health, interest in the HCG diet is beginning to rise as more Americans find weight loss success with the low calorie diet regimen.

One study showed that, compared to a placebo, reducing calorie intake and administering HCG drops resulted in significant weight loss, reduced appetite and a better sense of well-being and energy. Some research has indicated that the diet selectively targets fat, enabling individuals to retain their muscle mass and boost their metabolism.

Most obese patients who have difficulty losing weight have reduced metabolism and usually have leptin resistance or low tissue thyroid levels that make it very difficult to lose weight, said Dr Kent Holtorf, quoted by the news provider.

However, he added that many people who adopted the HCG diet have experienced success in both dropping pounds and keeping them off.

Dr J. Ronald Willis of HCG Diet Direct said that the diet is rule oriented, but it\'s effective.

Dieters who follow the regimen and keep track of their eating habits could stand to lose as many as a pound each day on the month-long program.

Dieters who want to maximize their weight loss potential will stick to the rules, Willis said. The rules can be tough to follow, but with the use of the homeopathic HCG formula, dieters can stick with it and successfully complete the diet.

Some of the snacks that have been approved for individuals on the program include fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich alternative to fattening foods such as potato chips, and contains many antioxidants and vitamins that could potentially reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

People on the HCG regimen are advised to snack on apples drizzled with lemon juice and fresh strawberries, both of which contain vitamin C. They may also choose sliced cucumber or tomato, and drink herbal tea as a fragrant alternative to water.

Many consumers who had trouble losing weight in the past have found success with this diet.

I was not hungry. There\'s something about the drops that seems to quell your appetite, said Florida resident Jill Rudolph, quoted by WPBF.com. She lost 24 pounds in just six weeks on the diet. It was exciting and it was real motivating because they have you weigh [yourself] every morning when you first wake up.