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Holiday Weekends + Strategic Loading = Your Best Start Yet
HCG Tablets Return Thursday – But Here’s a Better Plan... This Labor Day Weekend is the perfect opportunity to kick off your HCG 2.0...

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 25, 2025


Why Holiday Weekends Are the Perfect Time to Begin the Loading Phase of the HCG Diet
The truth is, holiday weekends like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day are the perfect time to start the loading phase of your HCG diet. With built‑in downtime, relaxed schedules, and social gatherings, you can load with purpose, laughter, and good company. In fact, a secondary benefit to beginning your HCG 2.0 protocol over a holiday weekend is that you certainly won't be starting alone. It's a very common time to start and you'll have no trouble finding an accounta

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 23, 2025


Ozempic, Wegovy, and the Weight Loss Lie: Is HCG 2.0 the Safer, Faster Alternative?
You don't need a Pen, you need a PLAN. On the other hand, HCG is a naturally hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy with the sole purpose of providing a 24/7 calorie source for the growing baby. While on the HCG diet, HCG is supplemented for the same purpose - It allows the dieter to aggressively reduce caloric intake because they are sustained by their typically stubborn fat reserves - thus resulting in rapid/healthy weight loss. Rapid Weight Loss with HCG 2.0 -

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 21, 2025


HCG Diet Concerns: Why the Scale Might Not Be Moving in the Summer Heat
Heat and Water Retention: What’s Really Happening
I'm from St. Louis. I get it. It's been 95+ for the past ten days. In hot, humid climates like the Midwest, the South, and the Southwest, your body shifts into preservation mode. One of its natural responses to extreme heat is to retain water.

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 19, 2025


For Guaranteed Success on Your HCG Diet Protocol - Find An Accountability Buddy
If you can teach the diet to a friend, it becomes part of your vocabulary and therefore your lifestyle! If you’ve decided to start the...

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 15, 2025


How to Be Health-Conscious and Mindful of Your Indulgences While Vacationing
Enjoy the trip without undoing your progress Vacation season is here, and for many of us, that means sunny beaches, new adventures… and...

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 11, 2025


Are HCG Injections Necessary for Maximum Weight Loss on the HCG Diet?
Short answer: No! Here’s why — and a complete description of your alternatives. For years, HCG injections have been promoted as the gold...

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 8, 2025


The Fast Patch & Autophagy: A Simple Reset for Lifelong Weight Strugglers
When you stop eating for long enough, your body shifts from digesting food to repairing itself. One of the key repair pathways is called autophagy (auto = self, phagy = eat). In plain language: your cells identify worn-out, damaged, or junky parts—and recycle them. Think of it like clearing out the junk drawer and using the parts to build something better.

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Jul 24, 2025


Understanding Cortisol's Role in Weight Gain and Effective Stress Management Strategies
Cortisol, known as the "stress hormone," is essential for many bodily functions, including metabolism, immune response, and energy...

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Jul 8, 2025


Why I'm NOT Doing My HCG Diet to Lead Off 2025...
Discover why HCG 2.0 may not be the best option for your 2025 weight loss plan, and learn about Curb, the natural energy booster for those w

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Dec 30, 2024


Why Yo-Yo Dieting Is Misunderstood: A Fresh Perspective on Weight Loss
Discover why yo-yo dieting isn't always a bad thing. Embrace it as a tool for balance and resilience. Learn how HCG 2.0 can transform your w

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Nov 20, 2024


Why You Can Find Success with the HCG Diet: A Guide for Moms
Finding the right weight loss plan can feel overwhelming, especially for moms juggling busy schedules and family demands. (BTW - taste...

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Nov 13, 2024


Why Does the Most Exaggerated Weight Loss on HCG 2.0 Happen in the First Two Weeks?
The Initial Impact of HCG 2.0: A Remarkable Start When embarking on the HCG 2.0 diet, many people experience significant and almost...

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 27, 2024


HCG Diet Tips - The Easiest Way to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Enjoying Whole Foods
The key to maintaining a healthy weight is to learn to enjoy healthy whole foods.

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Aug 20, 2024


Understanding CLA and Can it Compliment the HCG Diet and Ketogenic Weight Loss
Can CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) facilitate healthy weight loss when combined with the HCG Diet?

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Jul 3, 2024


HCG Tablets - How to Strategically Use Your HCG Diet Pellets to Maximize Weight Loss
As long as you keep your carbs under 30 grams per day and supplement with HCG, ketone calories from stored fat will reduce your appetite.

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Jun 20, 2024


The Weight of Stress: How a Cortisol Reducing Diet Promotes Weight Loss and Longevity
Singapore is arguably the most contemporary urban environment in the world. It's also a stress-filled, cortisol inducing grind. See how diet

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Jun 18, 2024


HCG Diet Recipes from Laura M
When it comes to the HCG 2.0 diet, breakfast options often revolve around staples like egg white and spinach omelets or whey protein shakes.

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Jun 10, 2024


Why Sharing Your Weight Loss Goals on Social Media Can Benefit You AND Others
I'm certainly not the most public person in the world. There was a time when I participated more actively on social media, but for me...

Dr. Zachary Laboube
Jun 5, 2024


The HCG Diet: Maximizing Success and Overcoming Challenges
The HCG 2.0 diet promises great results in a relatively short amount of time. The science is well established, as is the anecdotal data from

Dr. Zachary Laboube
May 11, 2024
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