Phase I - Weight Reduction
The
guiding principle behind each of our individualized weight loss programs is a
structured Protein Sparing Modified Fasting Diet. The protocol for the Phase 1
of the PSMF diet is outlined in 7 simple steps below:
1. Women
choose any 5 meal replacements, men choose any 6 meal replacements. Why? Click
here for the details.
- All items except Fulfill Mixed
Fruit Drink, Fulfill Iced Tea, Fulfill Bouillon Chicken Flavored Soup,
Chocolate Fudge Biscotti, Chocolate Chip Biscotti, and the Lemon and Chocolate Chews are considered meal
replacements.
2. Drink
96 ounces of water each day. Why? Click
here for the details
- You may add sugar-free flavors as
long as they are 5 calories or less. (Crystal Light, Sugar-free Kool Aid, Mio)
3. Take
our Potassium (595 mg) and Health Smart Dietary Supplement each day. Why?
Click here for the details.
4. For
the first 4 days, eat 2-4 pickle spears or drink 1-2 servings of bouillon. Why?
Click here for details.
5. In
addition to the 5 or 6 meal replacements you eat each day, you may also have a
few "freebies" from your pantry. Why?
Click here for the
details.
- 5 Saltine Crackers (or 60 calories
of Oyster Crackers or Saltine Mini's) OR 2-3 Bariatric Health & Wellness
Chocolate Chip or Chocolate Fudge Biscotti
- Yogurt (60 calories or less -
Dannon Light & Fit, Fiber One, or Activia Light to name a few) OR 1/2 cup
of skim
milk
- Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable
Bouillon Soup (1-2 servings)
- Sugar-free Jello (2-3 servings)
- Dill pickle spears (2-4 servings)
6. Weigh in weekly at Bariatric Health &
Wellness in
Tuscaloosa. Why? Click here for details.
7. Purchase your weekly meal replacements or
pick up your in-store online order.
Our diet
really is as easy as it looks! Any 5 or 6 meal replacements of your choice, 96
oz of water, a potassium supplement, a multi-vitamin, and a few grocery
freebies! No counting calories, carbs, or points - we'e taken all the guesswork
and confusing steps out of the equation! Start feeling better and looking your
best today. Let us help! 205-397-8850.
**We
encourage you to make an appointment for our
FREE CONSULTATION before beginning the program. All of our patients will undergo
a physical examination with Dr. Morgan, an EKG, and routine lab work consisting
of a CBC, Chem 24, Lipid Profile, Liver Enzyme Function, and Thyroid Panel. You
will also complete an in-depth orientation class where you learn how to do the
program and receive a starter bag with two weeks worth of samples of our most
popular meal replacements. Please call 205-752-5454 to schedule your FREE
CONSULTATION or to make an appointment to get started today!
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