Meridian Clinic. Medical Weight Loss Program Guide Booklet. It s time to meet the new you

Transcription

1 Meridian Clinic Medical Weight Loss Program Guide Booklet It s time to meet the new you

2 Meridian Clinic Weight Loss Program The L.E.A.N. program is a comprehensive weight loss program based on your body s medical needs. You ll see more than long-term, dramatic weight loss your body will be leaner and healthier with a drastically reduced risk of chronic disease. Many individuals trying to lose weight struggle on a diet without the support and structure of a complete, whole-lifestyle approach. The Meridian Clinic is about a commitment to healthier eating habits and fitness planning for an overall lifestyle change. Through low-glycemic index meal planning and a structured exercise program, and FDA approved appetite suppressants to accelerate your weight loss, you ll learn changes for better living. A daily journal to track your progress, plan your meals and workouts is a necessary tool to aid in achieving weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As you approach your goal weight, you will have weekly follow ups where you will receive information on how to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle, learn to increase calories and still maintain your goal weight, additional nutrition and exercise education and plans. Your individualized program will include the following: *Weekly support, encouragement, and motivation. *Education about how to lose weight in the real world, using real food. *Tools to overcome temptations and win the weight loss battle. *FDA-approved appetite suppressants. *B-12 *Complete medical exam, including lab work, EKG, and weight, BMI, fat %, check * Weekly follow up exams. *Nutrition plans, education and materials needed for program. * Access to our library of books that provide recommended recipes that are easy and delicious for the entire family. *Appetitie suppressants * Notebook to track your exercise and food intake. * Powdered drink mix to add to water (for those who dislike drinking water) * Pedometer ( to count your steps, while walking your 2000 steps daily) * We can provide any additional information and meterials needed ro assist you in your journal of feeling healthier. *Advanced testing and analysis of your metabolism. *Education and support to maintain your goal weight. *Strategies for a lifetime of health and wellness. *Dining-out guide for favorite restaurants. *Monthly Meridian Clinic diet, nutrition and exercise newsletter. *Monthly seminars on topics related to our different programs.

3 What is the Glycemic Index? Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI carbs the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels is the secret to long-term health reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes and is the key to sustainable weight loss. What are the Benefits of the Glycemic Index? Eating a lot of high GI foods can be detrimental to your health because it pushes your body to extremes. This is especially true if you are overweight and sedentary. Switching to eating mainly low GI carbs that slowly trickle glucose into your blood stream keeps your energy levels balanced and means you will feel fuller for longer between meals. Low GI diets: help people lose and manage weight. Increase the body s sensitivity to insulin Low GI Carbs Improve diabetes management Reduce the risk of heart disease Improve blood cholesterol levels Can help you manage the symptoms of PCOS Reduce hunger and keep you fuller for longer Prolong physical endurance High GI carbs helps re-fuel carbohydrate stores after exercise.

4 How to Switch to a Low GI Diet Glycemic Load The basic technique for eating the low GI way is simply a this for that approach I, swapping high GI carbs for low GI carbs. You don t need to count numbers or do any sort of mental arithmetic to make sure you are eating a healthy, low GI diet. dough. Use breakfast cereals based on oats, barley and brain. Use breads with wholegrains, stone-ground flour, sour Reduce the amount of potatoes you eat. Enjoy all other types of fruit and vegetables Use Basmati or Doongara rice Enjoy pasta, noodles, quinoa Eat plenty of salad vegetables with vinaigrette dressing. HOW TO FIGURE GLYCEMIC INDEX Multiply the carbohydrate's percentage contribution (0.52%) by the glycemic index of that particular type of carbohydrate. For the blueberry muffin, this would mean multiplying 0.52 by 59. The final calculation is then a glycemic index of approximately 30.7mg for the blueberry muffin. The glycemic load (GL) is a ranking system for carbohydrate content in food portions based on their glycemic index and the portion size. Glycemic load or GL combines both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates in one number. It s the best way to predict blood glucose values of different types and amounts of food. The formula is GL = (GI x the amount of available carbohydrates) divided by 100. The usefulness of glycemic load is based on the idea that a high glycemic index food consumed in small quantities would give the same effect as larger quantities of low glycemic index food on blood sugar. Glycemic Load is the product of the glycemic Index and the grams of available carbohydrate (GL = GI x available Carb grams) Complete this same calculation for all of the different carbohydrates included in the meal, and then add the results to yield the total glycemic index of the meal, if desired.

5 Body Mass Index What Is BMI? Over 100 million adult Americans are overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese increases a person's chances for developing serious health problems, especially heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. How does someone know if they are overweight or obese? Research on obesity has shown that a measurement called body mass index (or BMI for short) can be used to assess a person's level of body fat. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but it does correspond fairly closely to direct measures of body fat in most people. Therefore, it can be considered an alternative for direct measures of body fat. The number is determined using a person's height and weight. Because the calculation requires only height and weight, it is an inexpensive and easy-to-use method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems. High BMI & Medical Conditions, Ideal BMI Body mass index (or BMI) is a tool that can be used to indirectly measure the level of body fatness in an individual. Because the calculation requires only two pieces of information, height and weight, it is an inexpensive and easy screening method for weight categories that may lead to health problems. If someone is determined to be overweight or obese, they are at increased risk for certain medical conditions, including: High blood pressure,heart disease,, High cholesterol,stroke, Sleep apnea, Osteoarthritis, Certain cancers, Gallbladder disease Calculating BMI Recent research on obesity has shown that a relatively accurate measure of body fatness can be made using a calculation known as body mass index, or BMI for short. BMI does not measure body fat directly but correlates closely to direct measures of body fat in most people.

6 BMI Ht Body Weight (pounds) BMI Chart NORMAL OVERWEIGHT OBESE The BMI formula calls for dividing a person's weight in kilograms by his or her height in meters, squared (BMI=kg/m 2 ). To make it easier to calculate a person's BMI, many possible variations of height and weight have been entered into a BMI chart. This same BMI chart can be used by anyone, regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. BMI and Weight Research on obesity has shown that one way to measure a person's weight status is to use a calculation known as body mass index or BMI for short. If someone has a high BMI, does that mean that they are definitely overweight or obese? Keep in mind that BMI is a screening tool; it is not used to diagnose any medical conditions but instead, is used as one measure to assess a person's weight and their risk for developing certain medical conditions.

7 Ensuring an adequate intake of key nutrients is important to promoting overall health. Women have specific health concerns such as bone, heart and reproductive health. Nature Made Multi For Her is specially formulated with 23 key nutrients to address the specific health needs of women. Folic Acid (600 mcg) for reproductive health 100% daily value of Iron (18 mg), essential for women younger than 50 years of age High level of Vitamin D (1000 IU) provides support for: bone and joint health, breast health and immune system strength Calcium (250 mg) for bone health Nature Made Multi For Her is guaranteed to meet our high quality standards it is made from carefully selected ingredients under strict manufacturing processes. United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified No Artificial Colors or Flavors No Preservatives No Yeast or Gluten Nature Made Multi Vitamin For Her ONE A Day Women s Multivitamin A Complete Multivitamin with More of What Matters to Women. Formulated to support: Bone Strength with Calcium, Magnesium, and more Vitamin D3 Breast Health with more Vitamin D3 Heart Health with Vitamins B6, B12, C, E and Folic Acid A Healthy Reproductive System with Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc and Calcium. Provides nutritional support during PMS and menopause Healthy Skin with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper and Iron Immunity with Vitamins C, A, E, and Selenium Physical Energy with advanced levels of B Vitamins and Chromium Serving Size : One Tablet Amount Per Serving < 1g Vitamin A 2500 IU 50% Vitamin C 60mg 100% Vitamin D 1000 IU 250% Vitamin E 22.5IU 75% Vitamin K 22 mcg 31% Thiamin (B1) 1.5mg 1000% Riboflavin (B2) 1.7mg 100% Niacin 10mg 50% Vitamin B6 2mg 100% Folic Acid 400mcg 100% Vitamin B 12 6mcg 100% Biotin 30 mcg 10% Pantothenic Acid Calcium (elemental) 5mg 50% 500mg 50% Iron 18mg 100% Magnesium 50mg 13% Zinc 15mg 100% Selenium 20mcg 29% Copper 2mg 100% Managanese 2mg 100% Chromium 120mcg 100% % Daily Value <1%

8 One A Day Men s Health Formula Supplement Facts Serving Size: One tablet Amount Per Serving % Daily Value One A Day Men s Health Formula is a complete multivitamin specially formulated for leading men's health concerns. It contains key nutrients to support heart health, healthy blood pressure, immunity and physical energy.* A Complete Multivitamin with More of What Matters to Men. Formulated to Support:* Heart Health with Vitamins B6, B12, C, E and Folic Acid Healthy Blood Pressure Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, and more Vitamin D Immunity with Vitamins A, C, E and Selenium Physical Energy with Vitamins B6, B12, Pantothenic Acid, Chromium, and Folic Acid Does not contain iron Vitamin A 3500 IU 70% Vitamin C 60 mg 100% Vitamin D 700 IU 175% Vitamin E 22.5 IU 75% Vitamin K 20 mcg 25% Thiamin (B1) 1.2 mg 80% Riboflavin (B2) 1.7 mg 100% Niacin 16 mg 80% Vitamin B6 3 mg 150% Folic Acid 400 mcg 100% Vitamin B12 18 mcg 300% Biotin 30 mcg 10% Pantothenic Acid 5 mg 50% Calcium (elemental) 210 mg 21% Iron 0 mg 0% Magnesium 120 mg 30% Zinc 15 mg 100% Selenium 110 mcg 157% Copper 2 mg 100% Manganese 2 mg 100% Chromium 120 mcg 100% Lycopene 300 mcg * *Daily Value not established.

9 Vitamin B 12 Phentermine Vitamin B 12 is known as the energy vitamin because it gives a real energy boost. It is used to remedy fatigue and it speeds up the metabolism. Red blood cells are also responsible for producing hemoglobin, the part of the blood that takes oxygen from the lungs and transports it to all the different parts of the body. What is the link between Vitamin B 12 and weight loss? Our B 12 shots are administered directly into the muscle, allowing better absorption. Vitamin B 12 causes the metabolism to speed up, which in turn increases weight loss. Vitamin B 12 shots give a tremendous boost energy. This generally helps people to maintain their diet, and motivates them to exercise and increase physical activity. Vitamin B12 also helps to fight stress and depression, symptoms which are sometimes associated with weight gain. Phentermine is used for a limited period of time to speed weight loss in overweight people who are exercising and eating a low-calorie diet.. Phentermine is in a class of medications called anorectics. It works by decreasing appetite. Phentermine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: *Dry Mouth *Unpleasant Taste *Diarrhea *Constipation *Vomiting Phendimetrazine Phendimetrazine is an appetite suppressant used along with an overall diet plan for the short-term management of obesity. Phendimetrazine works by stimulating the central nervous system which causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure and a decrease in appetite.

10 Pharmacy Phentermine 37.5mg / #7 Phendimetrazine 35mg / #21 CVS Pharmacy $11.99 $11.99 Walgreens Pharmacy $11.99 $12.29 Publix Pharmacy $10.95 $14.95 Wal Mart Pharmacy $5.88 $5.62 Winn Dixie Pharmacy $10.99 $10.99 Target Pharmacy $7.49 $8.99 Eastwood Pharmacy $9.49 $12.99 * If there is a pharmacy that you use that is not on this list please Call and I would be happy to provide you with the pricing information. *These are cash prices with these pharmacies

11 Template for Daily Intake Log Daily Food Intake Log Breakfast Serving Size Calories Carbs Comments Lunch Serving Size Calories Carbs Comments Snack Serving Size Calories Carbs Comments Dinner Serving Size Calories Carbs Comments Beverages Serving Size Calories Carbs Comments