🩺 Do I Need a Doctor’s Permission to Start The New You Plan?

Before starting your journey with The New You Plan, it’s essential to prioritise your health and well-being.

We strongly recommend consulting your doctor or healthcare provider before beginning the plan, especially if you have any existing health conditions or are taking prescribed medication.

✅ Why This Step Matters

Medical Considerations

Your healthcare provider can assess any existing conditions or medications to ensure that the plan is safe and suitable for you.

Personalised Advice

Their expert guidance helps you make informed decisions, ensuring your journey is both effective and safe.

📝 5-Step Pre-Start Checklist

Before beginning The New You Plan, we recommend completing the following:

1. ✅ BMI over 25 (at least one stone overweight)
2. ✅ No medical contraindications (see full list below)
3. ✅ Check-up with your doctor and receive medical approval
4. ✅ Blood pressure check
5. ✅ Commit to regular check-ups every 28 days while on plan

🚫 You Are Not Suitable for The New You Plan If You Have or Are:

Medical Conditions or Medications

• An eating disorder or taking anti-obesity medication
• Arrhythmia, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, or taking medication to treat heart rate irregularities
• Epileptic seizures or taking anti-convulsant drugs
• A serious heart condition, heart disease, or have suffered a heart attack
• Severe psychiatric disorders including:
  • Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
  • Psychosis or schizophrenia
  • Taking MAOI or Lithium medications
• Recent stroke or taking:
  • Anti-coagulants
  • Antithrombotics
  • Fibrinolytics
• Total lactose intolerance
• Type 1 diabetes or taking insulin
• Severe liver or kidney disease
• Diabetes managed with medication
• Gout (only allowed on 1200kcal+ plan with doctor’s approval)
• Taking any prescribed medication (requires doctor’s approval and monitoring)
• Any serious illness, trauma, surgery, or injury in the last 3 months
• Had preventative thrombosis medication in the last 6 months
• Had an angina attack in the last 12 months
• About to undergo surgery

Pregnancy & Postnatal

• Pregnant
• Given birth within the last 3 months
• Miscarriage at 20+ weeks gestation
• Breastfeeding (if the baby is solely dependent on breast milk)

Age Restrictions

• Under 16 years of age
• Over 75 years of age

Other Health Conditions

• BMI under 25
• Heart, kidney, or liver disease or condition
• Porphyria (a rare genetic disorder)
• Severe depression
• Anorexia or bulimia nervosa
• Thrombosis or on medical treatment for thrombosis in the last 6 months
• Within 3 months of a heart attack, surgery, serious accident, or stroke
• Hypertension (only suitable with doctor’s approval if following a plan over 1200kcal)

💛 Need Support or Have Questions?

We’re here to help! If you’re unsure whether the plan is right for you, please contact our support team.

📞 Call us: 028 38 380 720
📧 Email us: [email protected]

Your health comes first.
By seeking medical advice and following our pre-start checklist, you’re taking the right steps toward a safe, supported, and successful transformation.

We’re with you every step of the way. 💛