Our bodies don’t do anything stupid, they only adapt

• Ph homeostasis (acid – base balance)

  • Bodies need to maintain homeostasis

  • Steal minerals from bones and organs

  • We Eat very acidic food – processed/fast food, carbohydrates, sugar

  • Need to eat more alkaline to optimize bodily function

• Fat cells store acid: protective measure

  • Until body becomes more alkaline fat cells will not release acid and will remain swollen

  • Explains why some people (no matter what they eat or how they exercise) won’t lose weight

• Alkaline eating

  • Fresh food, colored food, outside of store, get protein from other sources

  • Meat, cheese, carbs, sugar = all very acidic

  • Eat almonds, lemons, spinach, green, fresh food.

• See our website for further information on a diet plan

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The FACTS (continued)

• Leptin hormone

  • Leptin is a hormone released by fat cells

  • Tells our brains we are full and to stop eating

  • We have plenty of leptin

  • The problem is leptin receptor resistance

• Leptin receptor resistance

  • How to make our receptors more resistant

    • Eat whole grain, organic oatmeal

    • Lose weight!!  Best way! 

• Receptor increased sensitivity is Directly proportional to weight loss.

  • Feed our brains not just our body:  mindfully eat

  • Feed our senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, feel

  • Eat different colored, textured, flavored and smelling food.

  • Notice what different textures, flavors, smells, colors and taste your food has.

 

What to do when…

1) Goal weight has been reached:

             Taper off medications or start maintenance program

                        Wellbutrin 1 po bid + Prozac 10 mg 1 daily

 

2) Credit card is going to expire:

            update PayPal subscription or submit a contact us form www.realweightloss.solutions 

 

3) Pharmacy does not have medications:  talk DIRECTLY to a pharmacist. They likely have the refills

 

4) Need to re-order:      go to www.realweightloss.solutions under “Follow Up Programs”

            scroll down to choose program

            Need to complete programs within 1 year of initial intake otherwise another intake is required

            We require 3mo checkins while participating in our program

 

5) Only want some of the medications in program:  purchase only what you want from pharmacy

 

6) I am sick and need to take Sudafed - stop real weight loss meds, no need to take when sick.  No taper necessary

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7) Already on antidepressants: 

            don’t pick up Prozac or talk to provider about his/her recommendation

 

8) Not losing weight:

            most likely your metabolism – change what, when & how you are eating/exercising. 

            Include vitamins, different types of food/exercise, cut out caffeine/smoking. 

            Keep your body guessing!  Plateaus are unavoidable – push through

 

9) Think the Medication is not working:

            if appetite is suppressed – medication is working! 

            To test – just stop taking for a couple of days. 

 

10) Medication working but not losing weight:

            cut caffeine and nicotine – both increase excretion of medication = less effective            

            Medication will still be helpful as you change and make your body adapt to a new normal 

            it will keep you “in bounds” as you make necessary dietary changes

 

11) Having side effects (other than the primary ones listed previously):

Note when they started.  What aggravates or alleviates them.  Start one medication at a time.  Does the benefit outweigh the discomfort/risk of the side effect?  If no – stop the medication.  Follow up with PCP for hormone panel and evaluation.  DON’T GIVE UP – JUST CHANGE IT UP

 

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In order to remain eligible for services and avoid cancellation or fees:

• Follow up forms must be completed prior to picking up next month’s prescription

• Blood pressure and pulse are monitored regularly and reported accurately

• Ensure Billing information is up to date and Payment has successfully processed

• No adverse reactions to medications:

  • chest pain, shortness of breath, other intolerable side effects

  • No Deviation from prescribed protocol or manipulating the program in any way

  • No changes in health status {must maintain medical stability}

  • no new contraindicated medications

• This is a trust based program

  • Real weight loss believes in empowering our clients to take charge of their own health and happiness

• Requires a trusting relationship

  • A working relationship must remain Between provider and client

  • Provider has the right to discontinue services at anytime

• No cancellation fee if the provider feels:

  • if RWL initiates a cancellation for reasons noted below but not limited to:

    • provider not feeling trusted 

    • client not being truthful 

    • Client is not accepting personal responsibility for his/her own health and well being

• Client has the right to discontinue services at anytime, however cancellation fees DO APPLY

 

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In Summary – Real Weight Loss Clients Agree to…

Accept responsibility for their health and wellbeing

            This includes risks & liability associated with taking weight loss medications

Follow Designated Protocol

Ensure Payments are Timely and CC information is Up to Date

            Payment issues cause significant back end issues & will result in disruption of services – minimal of 1 week

Complete Follow Up Forms PRIOR to Picking up the Next Month’s Prescription(s)

 

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TIPS:

Use the GoodRx Coupon for a discount on the medication

www.realweightloss.solutions ~ Follow Up Programs

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