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🩺 Prioritise Your Health Before Starting The New You Plan


Before you begin your journey with The New You Plan, it's essential to prioritise your health and well-being. Taking a few simple steps now ensures your transformation is not only effective but also safe and sustainable.


Consult Your Healthcare Provider First

We strongly recommend consulting your doctor or healthcare provider before starting the plan. They can offer personalised advice based on your unique health circumstances, medications, and goals.

Why This Step Matters:

  • Medical Considerations: Your doctor can assess any existing health conditions or medications to ensure the plan is appropriate for you.
  • Personalised Guidance: Their expert input helps you make informed, safe decisions about your diet and weight loss journey.

📝 5-Step Pre-Start Checklist

Before starting The New You Plan, make sure the following are in place:

  1. BMI is over 25 (at least one stone overweight)
  2. No medical contraindications (see list below)
  3. Doctor's approval after a check-up
  4. Blood pressure check
  5. Commit to regular check-ups (every 28 days during the plan)

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

Please do not start the New You Plan if any of the following apply. Consult your doctor if you're unsure:

  • An eating disorder or using anti-obesity medication
  • Heart rate issues (Arrhythmia, Bradycardia, Tachycardia) or medications for them
  • Epileptic seizures or taking anti-convulsants
  • Serious heart condition, heart disease, or recent heart attack
  • Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g. bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia)
  • Using MAOI or Lithium medications
  • Recent stroke or taking anti-coagulants / blood-thinning medications
  • Total lactose intolerance
  • Type 1 diabetes or using insulin
  • Severe liver or kidney disease
  • Diabetes with medication
  • Gout (only permitted with doctor’s approval on a 1200kcal+ plan)
  • Taking any prescribed medications (requires doctor’s approval)
  • Any serious illness, injury, trauma, or surgery within the last 3 months
  • Had preventative thrombosis medication in the past 6 months
  • Had an angina attack in the last 12 months
  • Scheduled for upcoming surgery

Pregnancy & Postnatal

  • Currently pregnant
  • Gave birth within the last 3 months
  • Experienced a miscarriage at 20+ weeks gestation
  • Breastfeeding (if baby’s sole source of nutrition)

Age Restrictions

  • Under 16 years old
  • Over 75 years old

Other Health Concerns

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

💛 We're Here to Support You

If you have any questions or concerns about your eligibility or need help understanding the plan, please contact us.

📞 Call us: 028 38 380 720
📧 Email: support@thenewyouplan.com

Your health and safety come first. We're here to guide you every step of the way toward a happier, healthier you.

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