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Do I Need A Doctor`s Permission To Start?Updated 3 months ago

Before embarking on your journey with the New You Plan, it’s important to prioritise your health and well-being:

Consult Your Healthcare Provider:

  • We strongly advise speaking with your doctor or healthcare provider prior to starting our diet plan. They can provide personalised guidance and recommendations tailored to your unique health circumstances.

Why This Step Matters:

  • Your healthcare provider will be able to assess any medical considerations, such as existing health conditions or medications, to ensure the plan is safe and suitable for you.

Personalised Advice:

  • Their expert advice is essential for making informed decisions about your diet and ensuring that your journey is both effective and safe.

We strongly recommend you follow our 5-Step Pre-Start Checklist:-

  • 1. BMI more than 25 - at least one stone over weight.
  • 2. No medical contraindications (see list below).
  • 3. Check up with a doctor to get approval.
  • 4. Get Blood pressure checked.
  • 5. Commit to getting a check-up every 28 days with your doctor.

YOU ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR FOLLOWING THE NEW YOU PLAN IF YOU MEET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING.

  • An eating disorder or taking anti-obesity drugs
  • Arrhythmia, Bradycardia or Tachycardia, or taking medication to treat heart rate irregularities.
  • Epileptic seizures or Convulsions or taking anti-convulsant drugs
  • A serious heart condition, heart disease, or have suffered a heart attack.
  • Severe psychiatric disorders including manic depression, (Bipolar disorder) Psychosis, Schizophrenia and or taking MORI and Lithium drugs.
  • Recent Stroke or taking Anti-coagulants, Antithrombotics or Fibrolytics
  • Total Lactose intolerance
  • Type 1 Diabetes or taking insulin
  • Severe Liver or Kidney disease
  • High Blood Pressure (programme above 1200kcal only with Doctor's approval and monitoring)
  • Diabetes with Medication
  • Gout (programme above 1200kcal only with Doctors approval and monitoring)
  • Taking any prescribed medications (Doctors approval and monitoring required)
  • Suffered any serious illness, trauma, surgery or injury within the last 3 months
  • Had preventative Thrombosis medication in the last 6 months
  • Had an Angina attack in the last 12 months
  • Are about to undergo surgery
  • Are Pregnant, have given birth in the last 3 months (or had a miscarriage 20+ weeks gestation)
  • Breastfeeding (baby's sole source of nutrition)Pregnant / Breastfeeding or Women given birth within 3 months
  • Children below 16 years or over 75 years of age
  • Diabetics Type 1 or Diabetes Insipidus
  • Within 3 months of Heart Attack, Operation, Serious Accident, Stroke
  • BMI below 25
  • Heart, Kidney, Liver Disease or Condition
  • Porphyria (a rare genetic disease)
  • Severe Depression
  • Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa
  • Thrombosis or medical for Thrombosis within the last 6 months,
  • An Angina attack in the last 12 months,
  • Any serious illness, injury, trauma and or surgery in the last 3 months
  • Hypertension
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