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per day diet, along with the HCG drops, which serve to boost the metabolismwhile keeping hunger and cravings at bay. It forces the bodyto use stored fat for fuel and helps women burn 2,000 calories a dayand men 3,500 calories a day. Therefore it is not a starvation diet.“This is an amazing program that allows people to not only loseweight but to get healthy in the process,” noted Dr. Keith. “I have hadpatients who have been able to quit taking medication for high bloodpressure and who have been able to quit taking insulin. HCG breaksdown food for fuel, not for storage, as it sensitizes a person's insulin."While results may vary, on average, women can lose from 18-22pounds in 40 days and men will typically shed a pound a day. Anotherdistinct advantage is that patients will not have to deal with loose skinafter significant weight loss, as the HCG destroys the fat cells.Before clients begin the program, Dr. Keith will take a completemedical history to make sure it is safe for them to do this. Thepatients will then come to the office on a weekly basis for measurements,weigh-in, and blood pressure and pulse checks. “We monitoreach person very carefully to ensure his or her complete health andsafety, as well as the success of that patient,” said Dr. Keith. Thebest part? Patients typically tend to keep the weight off. ■30 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM