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Weight Loss Programin Portsmouth, NH | Simeon's HCG Protocol

Jumpstart your weight loss with Simeon’s HCG protocol—customized and medically supervised.

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Thrive Med Spa & Wellness in Portsmouth offers an advanced weight loss program called Simeon’s HCG protocol. It combines a low-calorie diet and daily HCG injections to help people lose pounds quickly and safely. We customize our programs to each person’s health goals and needs. Many patients succeed with our holistic approach because we address the problem at many levels and support people at every step of their transformative journey.

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What Is a Medical Weight Loss Program?

A medical weight loss program is a set of interventions that help patients achieve a healthier body weight under the supervision of a physician. These programs may include FDA-approved medications, nutrition planning, physical activity recommendations, and behavioral therapy. A licensed healthcare professional tailors everything to the patient’s health profile and goals. Such programs are the most popular form of obesity medicine.
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What Is a Medical Weight Loss Program?

A medical weight loss program is a set of interventions that help patients achieve a healthier body weight under the supervision of a physician. These programs may include FDA-approved medications, nutrition planning, physical activity recommendations, and behavioral therapy. A licensed healthcare professional tailors everything to the patient’s health profile and goals. Such programs are the most popular form of obesity medicine.
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Why Do We Use the HCG Protocol?

The HCG protocol, developed by Dr. Albert T. W. Simeons, includes a very low-calorie (VLC) diet with injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone produced during pregnancy. The VLC diet typically provides 500 calories per day for an average duration of 26 days. The HCG injections suppress appetite while encouraging the body to preferentially consume fat rather than lean tissue in this underfed state. The diet requires medical supervision during the prolonged, very low caloric intake. The cycle may last from 23 to 46 days, after which a structured plan for normal nutrition is implemented.
We use this approach because it promises rapid results in a short period. Many patients do not have the time or dedication to participate in long-term weight loss programs. Therefore, this treatment is ideal for them.
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Patients meet with Dr. Schertell or Dr. Moore to review their health history, set goals, understand the VLC diet, and learn how to make HCG injections. Bloodwork may be ordered to rule out any conditions that could make the diet unsafe, such as high blood pressure.

HCG injections are self-administered under the skin daily. Patients can also receive these injections in our office if they wish. The HCG signals the body to tap into stored fat for energy while preserving muscle mass.

Medical weight management requires personalized nutrition guidance from a licensed professional. Our skilled doctors design customized VLC diets (500 calories per day) based on the patient’s health goals, food preferences, lifestyle, and schedule. Although restricted, our nutrition plans are healthy and balanced, which is a key factor in losing weight.

After 3-6 weeks on the VLC diet and HCG, patients stop taking injections and slowly increase calorie intake over 3 weeks. This allows the body and metabolism to stabilize at the new lower weight. Lifestyle changes are introduced to maintain the results in the long term.

Candidates for Our Weight Loss Program

People Who Want
to Lose Weight Fast
The HCG protocol is designed for patients who want to lose significant weight. The dramatic lack of calories helps to promote rapid weight reduction in a short time. People can lose 15 pounds or more in just 3-6 weeks.
Those With Slow
Metabolism
People who normally experience a slowing of their metabolic rate during calorie deficit tend to see good results on this diet. HCG helps to counteract the drop in metabolism, leading to higher energy expenditure and fat burning.
People Who Have Struggled Losing Weight
Our HCG treatment is a great option for patients who have tried other diets or methods to lose weight with little success. The strict rules and hormone therapy help achieve impressive results if other approaches have failed. We always ensure that the people see significant weight changes under our supervision.
Patients With Good
Overall Health
Before starting a weight loss program, candidates must be in good overall health. We may need clearance from the primary care physician to ensure maximum safety and effectiveness. Patients must have strong cardiovascular health and organ function. There should be no underlying medical conditions that could cause complications.

Benefits of Weight Loss Programs

Since the 1950s, the HCG protocol has been rising in popularity due to its potential to reduce weight quickly. Patients who follow all guidelines may see stunning results in just a month. The HCG protocol provides a wide range of benefits:
  • Causes rapid weight reduction in the first phase of dieting
  • Decreases hunger pains and provides a sense of well-being
  • Causes preferential loss of fat rather than muscle tissue
  • Provides discipline and structure for dieting
  • May help to reset and correct abnormal eating patterns
  • Potential to lose weight safely in the long term with a healthier lifestyle
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Cost of Weight Loss Programs in Portsmouth

The cost of medical weight loss programs in Portsmouth, NH, ranges from $100 to $500 per month. More affordable options usually include consultation, nutrition education, and medication. Comprehensive programs may involve meal planning, counseling, fitness, and body composition analysis. Thrive Med Spa & Wellness customizes the HCG protocol for each patient’s health status and goals. We offer intensive and more relaxed programs. Patients can receive accurate prices during the initial consultation with Dr. Schertell and Dr. Moore. We also provide financing options to make weight loss programs more affordable, including credit plans, monthly memberships, and gift cards.
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What Makes Our Weight Loss Programs Different From Others?

Thrive Med Spa & Wellness takes a holistic approach to wellness, offering a range of spa, medical, and anti-aging services to restore healthy weight and rejuvenate the body. Patients can be sure that our certified staff will provide HCG injections safely and create a program that helps to achieve significant results. Our relaxing spa atmosphere reduces stress and prevents weight gain. Overall, patients see impressive changes in their weight after completing our programs because we aim to treat the whole person, not just their body.
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