The breakthrough discovery of Dr. Simeons for weight loss is the HCG diet. First implemented on his obese patients, Dr. Simeons discovered that HCG injections and a low calorie diet would make his patients lose 1 to 2 pounds a day without any form of exercise. Thus, the widespread use of HCG to address weight problems.

There are two popular methods of administering HCG. The older method is referred to as HCG shots. This is comprised of everyday HCG injections with a suggested 24-hour interval between shots for HCG to effectively work. The other method is the HCG drops, a cheaper and more convenient way of administering HCG.

The duration of the diet may differ on the amount of weight a patient needs to lose. A typical treatment would involve 26 days, but injections or drops would only be taken for 23 days. However, if patient involved needs to lose more than 15-20 pounds, a 40-day treatment is required, with a limit of losing a maximum of 34 pounds for a single treatment.

Patients on the 40-day treatment period can only have a maximum of 40 injections. If the patient is taking HCG drops, however, as soon as 34-pound mark is reached, the liquid drops should immediately be stopped so as no more weight can be shed.

Once either method is completed, the 500 calorie diet should be continued, as this mark the maintenance period of the treatment. After the 3 days is over, the patient is allowed to eat anything except sugar and starches for 3 weeks. Then when the 3-week period is over, the patient is allowed to eat anything but in moderation.

For patients with more weight to lose, treatment can be continued after counting 6 weeks of the last day of taking the drops or getting the shots. But if you continue taking HCG despite reaching your normal weight, HCG will stop burning fat. The reason for this is that HCG only burns abnormal fat, leaving the healthy fat and muscle in place.

Furthermore, it is crucial to the diet that the patient keeps the body fully hydrated. Studies have shown that drinking 2 liters of fluids a day would help in the weight loss process.