Weight Management
After years of working with weight management patients, Dr. Sukriti Bhardwaj, synthesized all of the strategies she has found to be successful into one comprehensive 12 week weight management program. This program is specifically designed to take all the guesswork out of nutrition and exercise and get you on track towards achieving your weight management goals. Below is a detailed explanation of the structure of the 12 week program.
Book a free 15 minute discovery call with Dr. Sukriti if you have any questions. These appointments may be covered under naturopathic benefits!
Visit 1 - 75 minute Initial Assessment
● Initial Assessment, including goal setting and comprehensive health history to ensure that we can design a nutrition and exercise plan that is safe for you
● Identification of potential obstacles
● Determine whether detox week will be necessary
● Determining whether the lipotropic injections for additional support with weight management are an appropriate option
● Initial 7 day meal plan
● Body composition analysis
Visit 2 - 60 minute Follow-Up
● Initiation of detoxification week (if it is determined that it will be of benefit, based on visit 1)
● In depth explanation of body scan results. Discussion of how body scan results will inform your exercise plan and nutrition plan moving forward
● Exercise assessments that will inform the periodized exercise plan to meet your individual goals
● Strategic meal planning based on results of body scan OR detoxification week information + supplements
Visit 3 - 30 minute Follow-Up
● Discussion of exercise plan
● Check in on nutrition, discuss any modifications as necessary
● Lipotropic injection (if applicable)
● Summary of any modifications made to nutrition or exercise plan
Visit 4 - 15 Minute Check-In
● Lipotropic injection
● Check in on nutrition/exercise
● New 1 week nutrition plan given
● Optional discussion/handout given on weight loss supplements (are they safe/effective?) and commonly recommended weight loss drugs (i.e. Ozempic)
Visit 5 - 15 Minute Check-In
● Lipotropic injection
● Check in on nutrition/exercise; discuss any modifications as necessary
● Optional handout: Principles of a Sustainable Weight Management Diet Part 1
● Repeat body scan
Visit 6 - 30 Minute Check-In
● Discussion of repeat body scan, modifications made to nutrition plan on the basis of body scan results
● Lipotropic injection
● Optional handout: Principles of a Sustainable Weight Management Diet Part 2
Visit 7 to Visit 11 - 15 Minute Check-Ins
● Check in on nutrition/exercise; discuss any modifications as necessary
● Lipotropic injection
● New 1 week nutrition plan given
● Optional handout/discussion: Principles of a Sustainable Weight Management Diet Parts 3-6
Visit 12 - Final 30 Minute Check-In
● Lipotropic injection
● Debrief of 12 week experience
● Discussion of future plans to ensure long term, independent success
FAQs about the 12 week program:
What is the detox week?
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It is a one week program to cleanse the digestive system and support liver detoxification to set your body up for success on the weight loss journey ahead
What is a body scan?
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Body composition scans are a safe and effective way to assess fat mass and fat free mass
(including muscle, bones, organs, water weight). This scan also shows the distribution of fat mass and muscle mass in your body i.e. how much is in your arms, legs, trunk. It can also show if there’s any swelling or inflammation in the body and it can help us ensure that we don’t overtrain and are recovering well from recent workouts.
It is a great tool to set a numerical baseline for body composition goals (i.e. lose fat mass, gain
muscle mass) and helpful to use at reassessment visits for those of us who are driven by the data!
What is a lipotropic injection?
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Lipotropic injections are a combination of ingredients to enhance your metabolism and help you achieve your weight loss goals! The lipotropic injection includes the following ingredients:
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Vitamin B12 - plays a role in several important metabolic functions, including energy level
maintenance. A deficiency may be linked to increased fat accumulation. -
Magnesium - helpful for a number of processes linked to improved weight loss outcomes including
better energy, improved exercise performance, blood sugar control and enhanced sleep. -
Glutathione - a powerhouse antioxidant and is a major player in liver detoxification. Addressing
liver health is a critical part of a good weight loss program. In fact, a slow metabolism may indicate
that the liver is overloaded and one sign of this can be stored fat around the midsection.