Hcg OWL Diet – Pounds Dropping Fast!
Posted by: omahamedspa on: August 28, 2009
As a physician of 25 years, I had never heard of the “Hcg Diet” prior to 2007. But when I listened to personal stories of how well it worked, I decided to try the Hcg Diet for myself. I modified the diet to allow for additional calories, more food selection, and fewer rules to follow. 5 weeks later I had dropped 20 pounds! It was the easiest weight loss program ever. The Hcg seemed to curb my appetite and assist in mobilizing unwanted fat deposits. My energy level eating healthy food in a Low Calorie fashion was surprisingly good!
With the changes that I made to the old Dr. Simeon Hcg Protocol I decided that my version of this diet needed a new name. Dr. Simeon chose the expression Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) to describe his strict 500 calorie per day diet. I chose the term Low Calorie Diet (LCD for short) to describe the addition of 20-40% more calories per day – in other words no less than 600 calories, and up to 700 calories per day.
I gave my LCD the name “The OWL Diet” since it originated in Omaha Nebraska, USA. OWL stands for “Omaha Weight Loss”.
I literally wrote the book "The OWL Diet"
I also learned that although I felt my eating habits were excellent, I was taking in too many calories per day, and specifically too many fat and carb calories. With the Hcg OWL Diet, my wife and I learned to prepare meats differently, cook with less oil, and do without desserts. By following the program, we learned the keys to keeping the weight off – or what I call the “maintenance program” of healthier eating. We are now able to enjoy all of the foods that we ate before, but with less frequency, or in moderation.
The other surprise for me was my incorrect assumption about the role exercise plays in losing weight. Doctors typically advise “less intake of food, and more output of energy through exercise” as the keys to weight loss. What I now know is that exercise is a slow (and even poor) way to lose weight. Exercise drives your appetite. We reward our hunger with food calories, that in many cases are greater than the calories we just burned off exercising. Now, of course exercise is good for you, but it is not suited to this program. After you reach your healthy weight goal, then we encourage everyone to resume an active lifestyle, and regular exercise.
We brought the Hcg OWL Diet to the clients of Omaha Med Spa, and the results have been outstanding. I have adjusted the program to permit a broader selection of meats, fruits and vegetables. At 600-700 calories per day the body then burns fat to generate additional energy – the result is an average weight loss of 15-20 pounds per month.
Hcg is human chorionic gonadotropin, and is produced in large quantities by pregnant women. When given in low doses to men and women (125 per day), we rarely see any side effects, and the hcg allows people to lose weight rapidly, while remaining able to function at their jobs and day-to-day activities.
Hcg is not absorbed orally (when swallowed). The traditional method of receiving hcg is by once daily injection. This is the format that I used, and all of our initial clients used. The shots are easily given into the thigh muscle, with minimal discomfort. I did try 2 forms of “sub-lingual” Hcg, that is administered under the tongue twice per day. We found the “sublingual” method cumbersome, and the absorption was inconsistent. Although some people felt appetite suppression with sublingual, others did not. As a result, we do not offer the sublingual format.
At Omaha Med Spa, we are the first in the Mid-West to offer a new and effective way to administer Hcg – it is called “Transdermal Cream”. The cream is applied to the skin of the inner forearm once per day. The cream is odorless, and is readily absorbed. Doctors have known for years, that transdermal delivery of hormones is highly reliable, so it is no surprise to me that the cream works as well as the shots! In addition the cream can be stored at room temperature, whereas the shots have to be refrigerated.
Starting the Hcg OWL Program includes a one hour private consultation with myself. We review your medications and medical history, as well as previous attempts to lose weight. After measuring height and weight, we look at the BMI (Body Mass Index) chart and agree on your weight loss goal. We spend a lot of time talking about the actual diet, and review the Hcg consent form. I then train you in self injection, or the proper application of the cream. You are then seen weekly for a weigh-in, problem solving, and support. Your monthly program cost includes one month of prescription hcg shots or transdermal cream, filled by Kubat Compounding Pharmacy in Omaha.
My program costs $450 for the first four week cycle. Additional 4 week cycles are $300.
I recommend the use of a high quality B complex vitamin, as well as a Calcium with Vitamin D supplement.
Vitamin B-12 is also helpful for boosting energy, and is available by injection at the med spa.
Carter Abbott, MD - Omaha Med Spa - Phone 402.614.5556
