The hormone Hcg, or human chorionic gonadotrophin, is a common infertility drug. Used by both men and women, Hcg injections stimulate sperm production in the male body and help ovulation for the female. Upon starting the Hcg infertility program, you can take steps to improve your health and your outcome. If you are underweight, healthy weight gain while on Hcg may present a challenge if you suffer any of the drug's side effects, such as nausea. Gaining weight may present a special challenge to people who are naturally thin or athletic, but weight gain is an essential component of a healthy pregnancy.
Setting Goals
Step 1
Obtain accurate weight and body measurements. Measure your weight first thing upon waking, before you eat or drink anything. Body measurements should be taken at the chest, waist and hips.
Step 2
Use your measurements and weight to set a realistic goal for weight gain in pounds. Check your body mass index, or BMI, using a free online calculator such as the one provided by the National Institutes of Health. If your BMI falls under 18.5, tweak the weight input until the BMI falls in the normal category, or greater than 18.5.
Step 3
Record your body weight and measurements weekly. Writing down your weight gain goals and progress may help to keep you on track. Taking measurements more than weekly may only reflect changes in water weight, which are commonplace with Hcg use and water retention.
Taking Action
Step 1
Eat five or six meals daily. Adding as little as 500 calories per day can result in one pound per week weight gain. Keep a daily tally of your calorie intake and check the results at the end of each week. Increase your daily caloric intake by 500 additional calorie increments if you are not gaining weight after a few weeks.
Step 2
Choose healthy, protein-packed foods for weight gain, not empty calorie foods such as sodas or candy. These nutrient-dense foods will feed your muscle and bone, as opposed to adding extra adipose, or fat tissue, for weight gain.
Step 3
Add milk to your foods to bump up calorie and protein content. Make soups, oatmeal, mashed potatoes and gravies with low-fat milk.
Step 4
Arrange a visit with a registered dietitian or your family physician if you are not gaining weight, or if you continue to lose weight. These professionals can check for other causes contributing to your weight loss, such as an undiagnosed illness or dietary deficiencies.
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