Phases of
Our Program
Screening Phase | Reducing
Phase | Adapting Phase | Sustaining
Phase
Screening Phase
- One-on-one behavioral assessment and financial consult: pre-screening
for program readiness.
- Detailed discussion of the cost vs benefit for
your budget.
- 12-hour fasting lab and EKG
- Exercise assessment
- Full physical
- Start-up class with Dietitian
It is our medical team’s role to provide medical monitoring
as it relates to your weight loss.
Dr. Dust will not act as a primary care physician.
You MUST have a primary care physician before entering the screening
phase.
Reducing Phase
- Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD)
- Sole source of nourishment is a nutritionally complete, high protein,
low carbohydrate beverage
- Medical staff closely monitoring. A beverage prescription card
is given at monthly check-ups and tracked for compliance. Program
and medical compliance is taken very seriously.
- Average weight loss is 3-5 pounds/week
Adapting Phase
- Typically occurs when you are within 5 to 10 pounds of your goal
weight
- Calories are increased and solid food is re-introduced over 5
weeks
- Allows you to practice healthy eating habits as you lose your last
few pounds
Sustaining Phase
- Typically occurs when you have reached your goal
weight
- This is the most important phase
- Maintenance is the key to long-term success and good health
- A lot of attention given to education, exercise, and accountability
once you are in the sustaining phase
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