Weight loss diet

The problem is not losing weight

Almost any diet can achieve weight loss for a few weeks. The problem is keeping it off: most strict diets are abandoned and the weight returns, often with interest. That is why we do not start here with a list of forbidden foods, but rather by understanding how you eat, when, with whom and why.

How we work

• Initial assessment: medical and dietary history, medication, recent blood tests if you have them and a body composition study — what your weight is made up of matters far more than the number on the scales.
• Individualised plan, adapted to your schedule, your job, your budget and the foods you enjoy eating. A plan that does not fit into your life will not be followed.
• Nutritional education: reading labels, food shopping planning, managing eating out and weekends.
• Physical activity that is realistic and progressive, to preserve muscle mass while you lose weight.
• Regular reviews to adjust and sustain the change when a plateau occurs, as it always does.

When to consult us

When weight affects your health — blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, sleep apnoea, joint pain —, in which case the plan is coordinated with your doctor and, if necessary, with the psychology team; when you have spent years in a cycle of losing and regaining weight, when preparing for surgery, or when you want to do things right from the start instead of trying the latest fad diet.

Honesty about pace

Sensible weight loss is measured in months, not weeks, and it is not linear. The goal is to lose fat while maintaining muscle, with follow-up blood tests where appropriate and, if there is an underlying condition — thyroid disorders, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome —, in coordination with the relevant medical specialist.