Weight Management is a struggle for everyone. There are different reasons people can’t lose or gain weight. The weight management program is individually designed specifically to fit your needs. We work on different motivational strategies and techniques that work specifically for you.The process starts with identifying underlying medical issues that can be causing weight changes. These medical conditions include thyroid issues, hormonal imbalances, cancer, depression, anxiety, pain, Chrohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, and metabolism disorders. Working with an ND for weight management allows for a proper diagnosis if there is an underlying medical condition. This could be the reason you are not able to gain or lose weight. If there is a medical condition present, your treatment starts with treating it. You will be amazed how quickly you will be able to manage your weight.
Not everyone will have a medical condition causing weight loss or weight gain. People who do not have an underlying disease find it just as hard to manage their weight. The second part of this program is diet and lifestyle counselling. This is where most people struggle the most. Lifestyle and diet changes seem small but make the biggest impact on your health and weight. Lifestyle and diet changes are also the hardest to maintain. There is no one size fits all diet or cleanse that will make you lose weight and keep it off. These changes will be for the rest of your life. This program offers a lot of support during this stage. The hardest part is getting through the first month with diet and lifestyle changes. Once it is incorporated into your routine it becomes easier.
The third and final stage is maintenance. It is easy to fall back into old routines after you stop having regular appointments. This stage keeps you accountable and makes sure you are progressing as desired. Short 15 min follow ups are available in person or through skype once every 1-2 months for the first year, and progressively getting farther apart as time passes.
This program is challenging. I will be here for you every step of the way. My patients’ success is what I care about the most. Here is what this program typically looks like in terms of appointments.
Treatment Schedule:
Initial Appointment
45 Min follow up- to go over lab work, and treatment. This is where you will be assessed if there is a medical condition that needs to be addressed. Lifestyle and diet changes are prescribed.
15 Min Follow up appointment for the next 4 weeks- Check in how the diet and lifestyle changes are coming along. See if the treatment needs to be adjusted to suit your needs.
15 min Follow up appointment each month for the next 3 months- Holding you accountable for continuing the treatment plan, as well as tracking your progress.
15 min Follow up every 2 months as needed – To ensure lasting results.