Weight is rarely just a matter of willpower. Hormones, blood sugar, sleep, stress, emotions and muscle health can all play a part. Our 12-month programme for adults looks at the whole picture, not only the number on the scales.
Before you start, we check your blood to look at your thyroid, blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol, iron and vitamin levels. A GP then goes through the results with you and agrees a plan with you. Your plan focuses on food with plenty of protein, strength exercise that is kind to your joints, support with eating habits and regular face-to-face reviews.
What is included
- One all-inclusive monthly fee: no extra charges for anything your GP includes in your plan
- Your blood tests before you start
- Regular in-person appointments with a GP throughout the programme
- Checks of your weight, body measurements, blood pressure and metabolic health at your reviews
- Guidance on nutrition, with a focus on protein to help protect your muscle
- A strength and exercise plan that fits around your life and is kind to your joints
- Support with eating habits, emotional eating and building habits that last
- A call from our clinic team two weeks after you start
- A long-term plan for when the programme ends
The monthly fee covers your appointments, your blood tests, your reviews and anything your GP includes in your plan. There are no extra charges. Your GP explains exactly what your plan includes at your first appointment, before you commit. The programme lasts 12 months and can be extended if you need more support.
The programme is for adults aged 18 and over who are living with overweight. Your GP checks it is right for you at your first appointment.
Your 12 months
- Before your first appointment: blood tests and an online “All About You” questionnaire about your health and lifestyle.
- Month 1 (45 minutes, in person): your GP goes through your blood test results, your health and your goals, and agrees your plan with you. Our clinic team calls you two weeks later to see how you are getting on.
- Month 2 (30 minutes, in person): food, nutrition and your metabolic health.
- Month 3 (30 minutes, in person): your muscles and joints, and an exercise plan that fits around your life.
- Month 4 (30 minutes, in person): eating habits, emotional eating triggers and mindset.
- Months 5 to 9 (monthly reviews): your weight and body measurements are checked, and new habits are added step by step.
- Months 10 to 12 (30 minutes, in person): your GP reviews your progress with you and plans how you keep your habits going for the long term. If you need more support, the programme can be extended.
The blood tests
Before your first appointment we arrange blood tests, which are included in the monthly fee. Your GP explains every result to you. The tests are:
- Full blood count (FBC)
- Kidney function (U&Es)
- Liver function tests (LFTs)
- Cholesterol and other blood fats (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides)
- HbA1c (average blood sugar)
- Thyroid function (TSH and free T4)
- Fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin
- hs-CRP (a marker of inflammation)
- Ferritin and iron studies
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12 and folate
