Firstly we will arrange for you to come along for an hour long appointment where we will look at your current lifestyle and existing eating patterns and behaviours, this will mainly be an information gathering exercise. We will calculate your BMI by taking your height and weight measurements and from these we can work out your BMR, which is your basal metabolic rate -- the amount of calories per day your body needs in order to lose weight and then maintain your weight. We will also look at your existing physical activity levels which of course is an important part of any weight loss/management plan. Don’t worry, this doesn't mean that I will be suggesting that you head for the nearest gym! But we will look at ways that you can improve your fitness through day-to-day life or by taking part in an activity that you enjoy e.g. a
walking programme.
We can also establish at this point how much time we need
to spend together each week and this will depend on how much input
that you require from me.
There are two options:
15 minutes per week - to weigh in, discuss the past week and plan goals for the
week ahead, plus receive information on different topics e.g. making
healthy choices when eating out, making the right choices when shopping
i.e. understanding food labels, fats, carbohydrates etc, recipes,
ideas for snacks..... and many more.
30 minutes per week - as above, but more time looking at meal planning, problem
solving and more time spent around increasing your knowledge and
understanding about healthy eating.
All meetings are on a one-to-one basis at my clinic based in Brimsham Park,
Yate. See clinic page for more information. These meetings are
designed to be relaxed, informal and enjoyable.
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