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welcome
You are about to embark on an exciting journey of transformation with the assistance of an elite team of professionals to guide you in acheiving your goals. In addition to welcoming you warmly to our state-of-the-art program, we would also like to provide you with some vital inforamtion in regards to our exclusive process. If you are reading this you have decided that you want to make healthy changes to your life, put an end to the current behavioral patterns that are no longer serving you, and overcome the challengers that have prevented you from living the life you deserve. Essentials’ Medical Director, Dr. Michael Lesser, has tied together his 25 years of education, research, experience, and practice to develop the most advanced medical weight loss program available today. This program is designed to help you acheive weight loss through a structured goal-oriented process tailored to meet your specific needs. In addition to the professional support you receive, you also have your Essentials MediSpa Weight Loss folder to take with you and help you keep on track. Included in your Essentials MediSpa Weight Loss Folder are a couple of healthy recipes for each meal and their caloric content, basic information on the fundamentals of nutrition, a food journal, progress tracking sheet, and an area for your own notes in regards to your transformational journey. Upon your initial visit you will undergo a health screening evaluation by our Assistant Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner, Kylie Burket, that includes an EKG to ensure that you are a qualified candidate for the weight loss program. Once you have been cleared to proceed in Essentials Medispa’s medically supervised weight loss program, you will receive a 30-day supply for Phentermine, which is an FDA approved stimulant that helps reduce your appetite and enhance your metabolism. Once per week you will come in and receive a LypoBoost intramuscular injection, which contains a combination of beneficial vitamins, antioxidants, B-vitamins, and an amino acid complex to boost your metabolism. At Essentials MediSpa your well-being is our highest priority, therefore, taking proper measures and navigating the correct channels is necessary to receive the optimal results for what we offer.
Next, you will be scheduled a session with our Nutrition and Wellness Coach, Renee Masse, for dietary assessment and analysis. This session will also provide you with the foundation you need to move forward in creating healthy eating habits. You can look forward to weekly weigh-ins, LypoBoost injections, and time with your coach to go over your food journal, as well as any comments, questions, or concerns that you come across through the week. This is a crutial tool for tracking your progress and addressing any setbacks that may occur along the way. Having access to a nutrition and wellness professional to coach you will enhance your experience and increase your ability to reach all of your weight loss and wellness goals. Again, the team of Essntials Medispa welcomes you and look forward to helping you live the life you not only dream of, but deserve!
lipoboost Prevent excess fat buildup, speed up metabolism, increase energy, treat fatigue, improve allergies, reduce blood cholesterol and increase weight loss all with one shot! The lipoboost injection contains vitamin B12, other B complex vitamens and LIPOTROPC NUTIENTS. Liptropic nutrients are compounds that promote the flow of fat and bile to and from the liver, in essence, they produce a “decongesting� effect on the liver and promote improved liver function and fat metabolism. The vitamin cocktail included in our B-12 and lipotropic shots decrease the deposit, or speed up the removal of fat within the liver to increase weight loss.
Methionine 25 mg
Choline 50 mg
Is on of the sulfur-containing amino acids (building block of proteins) and is important for many bodily functions. It acts as a lipotropic agent to prevent excess fat buildup in the liver and body and is helpful in relieving or preventing fatigue, and may be useful in some cases of allergies because it reduces histamine release. Methoinine works as an antioxidant (free radical deactivator) through conversion to L-cysteine to help neutralize toxins. Patients with a sulfur allergy should not take this injection.
Pyridoxine 25 mg
Inositol 50 mg A nutrient belonging to the B vitamin complex, is closely associated with choline. It aids in the metabolism of fats and helps reduce blood cholesterol. Inositol participates in the action of serotonin, and neurotransmitter known to control mood and appetite.
Is considered one of the B-Complex vitamins as well as a lipotropic nutrient. It is present in the body of all living cells and function with inositol as a basic constituent of lecithin. Choline appears to be associated with the utilization of fats and cholesterol in the body. It prevents fats from accumulating in the liver and facilitates the movement of fats into the cells. It is essential for the helath of the liver and kidneys.
Also known as Vitamin B6 is involved in more bodily functions than almost an other single nutrient. Vitamin B6 is necessary for the production of hydrochloric acid and the absorption of fats and proteins. Pyridoxine also aids in maintaing sodium and potassium balance, hence is beneficial in controlling water retention. B6 deficiency and result in anemia, nausea, headaches, dry skin, gatgue and impaired memory.
Dexpanthenol 25mg Also know as Vitamin B5 plays a vital role in metabolism by breaking down fats and carbohydrates for energy. Vitamin B5 is critical to the production of red blood cells. Vitamin B5 is also important in maintaining a healthy digestive tract and it helps the body use other vitamins more effectively. It is sometimes called the “antistress” vitamin because it is believed to enhance the activity of the immune system and improve the body’s ability to withstand stressfull conditions.
Methylcobalamin Also known as Vitamin B12 is needed for normal fatty acid and DNA synthese. It is essential for maintaining the integrity of the nervous system and the synthesis of molecules involved in the production on energy. Vitamin B12 is essential for helping to form new healthy cells in the body. It also boosts energy, helping to increase activity levels and increased weight loss.
L-Carnitine An amino acid that is naturally produced in the body. It helps the body produce energy and is important for heart and brain function, muscle movement, and many other body processes. It plays a role in the body’s fat metabolism process. L-carnitine transports fatty acids to the mitochondria, which is where they are burned as fuel.
L-arginine Is an amino acid that is converted in the body to nitric oxide. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to open wider for improved blood flow. It also stimulates the release of growth hormone, insulin, and other substances in the body. L-arginine is used to help prevent the common cold, improve athletic performance, and boost the immune system.
Chromium Chloride Is a mineral and human dietary requirement. It has been proven to play and essential role in metabolic functions. It is useful in body conditioning including weight loss, increasing muscle, and decreasing body fat. Chromium is also used to improve athletice performance, to increase energy, and to prevent agerelated mental decline.
nutraceuticals Supplements that enhance weightloss
Green Tea
Cinnamon
Green tea contains flavonoids and catechins that can enhance metabolism and provide antioxidant activity.
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic activity as well as a variety of other beneficial health effects.
Tumeric (contains curcumin)
L-Tyrosine
This is a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agen that can assist in metabolism.
Lecithin or Phosphatidyl Choline This can enhance the production of chemicals that assist in neuronal transmission (acetylcholine) and can improve mental energy and thus reduce fatigue.
This is a precursor to dopamine which is a neurotransmitter which can increase your energy level and thus metabolism.
Water! The importance of drinking lots of water can never be over emphasized. All the body’s chemical reations that burn fat take place in an aqueous (water) environment.
“WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT QUITTING, THINK ABOUT WHY YOU STARTED!”
food journal
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progress tracking sheet
“I’M NOT LOSING WEIGHT. I’M GETTING RID OF IT! I HAVE NO INTENTION OF EVER FINDING IT AGAIN.”
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nutrition basics Energy unit sources (a.k.a calories) come from three different sets of macro-nutrients called protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Micro-nutrients are vitamins and minerals that are necessary to carry out significant functions within all of our body systems. Vitamins and minerals are not considered energy sources because they do not contain calories. The macro- and micro-nutrients work in conjunction with each other to help keep the human body a finely tuned machine. Foods that contain simple carbohydrates (refined sugars and white flour), saturated fat, hydrogenated trans fats, and overly processed foods should be limited, if not completely avoided. Below is a list of foods that should become a part of your kitchen regularly.
Proteins Chicken breast, fish (salmon, cod, tuna), ground turkey breast, lowsodium deli turkey or chicken breast, pork (center cut and tenderloin), soy based foods (tofu, soy nuts, soy milk). nuts, seeds, light or fat-free dairy (skim milk, low-fat cheese, Greek yogurt), eggs, and beans (low sodium). Beef is not necessarily considered a lean protein due to its high concentration of saturated fat, however, there are leaner cuts that can be purchased. Beef is very high in iron, zinc, and B-vitamin, however, red meat is not recommended to be consumed more than 2x/ week. The leanest version of ground beef is ground sirloin. **Serving sizes for animal based proteins are 4-6oz. or the size of your palm. In combination it is recommended to consume 4-6 servings each had from the categories of meat, beans, and dairy food groups.
Fat Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated (omega3’s included) fat is the healthiest fat for the body to help clean out the arteries and promote healthy liver function. These kinds of fats are found in olive oil, sesame oil, nuts, avocados, fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel), and seeds (flaxseed, sunflower seeds). Saturated fats, certain vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, corn), and hydrogenated transfats are found in many prepackaged and/or fried processed foods. These are highly manufactured products that typically include a long list of ingredients that include several preservative we can barely pronounce. **It is recommended that 2-3 daily servings for this group is acceptable. Fat is a necessary component of the diet in order to absorb different vitamins into tissues and cells. Small amounts throughout the day are the best way to be sure you are getting a supply of healthy fats, as this also will give you a feeling of being full.
Carbohydrates Fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes (frozen and canned are good, but purchase low-sodium canned and be cautios of added sauces and butter for frozen). Whole-grain and/or wheat products, such as pasta, breads, rice, quinoa, and cereals. Foods made with white flour or refined surgars that can be found in white breads, pasta and cereals as well as baked goods (cakes, cookies, pastries, etc.) should be limited as they will spike blood sugar levels, offer very little nutritive value, and are highly caloric. Healthy carbohydrate food items will also provide essential amounts of fiber that give us a feeling of fullness and naturally assist in the difestive process
**Serving sizes for carbohydrates are usually between 1/2 cup-1 cup depending on the item. This can typically be gauged by the size of your fist, but please read the packaging for accurate serving size recommendations. Each day it is recommended that you consume a combined 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables to receive adequate amounts of vitamens, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. Grain based carbohydrates should be spread out throughout the day to avoid overeating and maintain steady blood sugar levels; about 4-6 servings.
Beverages Juices would be considered part of the carbohydrate group because of their sugar content. However, these fruit sugar sources are not exactly considered complex carbohyrates due to their simplistic molecular structure of natural sugars. Therefore, the benefits of vitamins and minerals outweigh the content of sugar as long as you are minding your serving sizes. Always purchase products that are made with 100% juice, rather than a juice cocktail that’s sugar content will outweigh the benefits of any other nutrients. Add a couple ounces of 100% fruit juice to your water for extra flavor and nutrients. Soda has proven to become a detriment to our society and food behavioral patterns. Even diet soda that has such few calories are bad for your health due to the excessive content of artifical sweeteners. Studies have shown that this usually makes the consumer think they are doing something good for themselves and tend to overindulge in either more diet beverages or other food items that are unhealthy. Water is something we cannot live without, and we should be drinking 8 glasses per day, if not more. This is of course depending on your activity leve, age, and exposure to the hot, humid outdoor climate we have living in Florida. Increase your water consumption based on this.
Drinking inadequate amounts of water can lead to dehydration, which will leave you feeling fatigued, sluggish, and inhibit your body systems from functioning optimally. A good way to check if you are at a range of adequate hydration is to check your urine. Ideally you would like it to be pale yellow to clear in color. Coffee and other caffinated beverages are diuretics and will make your urinate more. Caffeine affects the cardiovascular system and it is not recommended that intake should exceed more than 400mg/day (around 3-4 cups of coffee). Alcohol has no nutritional value to our diet therefore our body recognizes it as an unnecessary substance that wants to quickly eliminate it . In this process our kidneys release primary electrolytes of potassium and sodium making us urinate frequently and dehydrating our body in the process. For every serving of alcohol we consume we should be drinking 8oz of water in addition to our regular daily consumption to avoid dehydration.
recipes
BREAKFAST • 1 /2 cup plain quick-cook oatmeal
• 2 poached or hard boild eggs
(sea salt to taste) • f resh fruit
(sea salt and pepper) • 1/2 whole-grain bagel or
(sliced banana, berries, diced apple)
1 slice whole-grain toast
• drizzle of honey
• 1/4 sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup 100% fruit juice
• 1 cup green tea / 1 cup black coffee
• 1 cup black coffee
total calories: 300
total calories: 400
SNACKS •h ummus (1/4 c.)
• tropical smoothie cafe
110 calories
(low-fat smoothie w. splenda)
170 calories
• l ow-fat cheese stick
80 calories
• carrot sticks (10)
35 calories
• l arge apple
90 calories
• celery sticks (10)
6 calories
• a lmonds (1 oz. or 24 pieces)
160 calories
• red bell peppers (1 sliced)
25 calories
• g reek yogurt (1 c.)
140 calories •p rotein bar
200 calories
LUNCH • 2 cups finely chopped chicken breast (store bought rotisserie chicken can be used) • 1 cup plain fat-free greek yogurt • 1/2 cup sliced red grapes • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 3 large leaves of iceburg or romain lettuce • 1 cup chopped chicken breast or ground turkey • 1/2 cup black beans (low sodium) • 1/4 cup low fat shredded cheese (cheddar, monteray jack, etc...)
• sea salt and pepper to taste mix together and stuff a whole-grain pita or 2 slices of whole-grain bread. save leftovers for another meal. pair with a small garden salad with light dressing or sliced raw veggies such as carrots, peppers or celery. divide above chicken salad into 3 separate servings.
total calories: 443 each sandwich plus vegetable side
open leaves of lettuce as if they are tortillas. layer chicken, beans, and cheese then rool up like tacos. top each with a dollop of fat-free sour cream.
total calories: 480
DINNER • 1 lb ground turkey • zucchini • mushrooms • onions • 1 box or whol grain angel hair pasta • marinara sauce • fresh basil • parmesan cheese • salt and pepper to taste sautee 1 lb ground turkey then drain and excess fat. add vegetables to turkey. boil pasta. add marinara sauce to turkey and vegetable mixture. cook down until the vegetables are tender but not mushy. serve over 3/4 cup pasta. add fresh basil, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
total calories: 500
• 1 lb fresh salmon (serving size for salmon will be 4-6 oz.) • honey • fresh basil • whole grain brown rice (instant or slow cooked) (serving size is 1/2 cup) season the salmon with sea salt and pepper. drizzle the salmon with homey all over the top. approximately 1/4 cup. tear fresh basil leaves on top of the honey. bake in oven at 375 f for 25-30 minutes. steam broccoli. serve salmon over 3/4 cup bed of rice and surround with broccoli florets
total calories: 500
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