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Support with weight-loss medication


Personal support before, during and after your programme with GLP-1 medication

Discover the 3 moments

OUR CONCEPT

No magic solution, but a tailor-made plan

Obesity is a chronic condition that requires lifelong follow-up. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Weight-loss medication (such as GLP-1 medication) works best within a comprehensive approach tailored to your expectations, your body, your medical history and what you need.

Personal support

You are not on your own. A ProWell coach follows you up and helps you keep going, in consultation with your obesity team.

Tailored to your profile

Everyone is different. Your obesity team looks at your body and situation (your ‘phenotype’) to choose the right approach.

Lose weight healthily and keep it off

We focus not only on weight loss, but also on maintaining your result in the long term.

SUPPORT AT 3 MOMENTS

Where are you in your programme?

Choose your situation below and discover the support ProWell can offer you.

Run-in: a strong start, even before your medication begins

Guided preparation ensures that you start your weight-loss medication well prepared.

Who is it for?

This may be useful if:

  • after bariatric surgery youhave regained weight;
  • you have previously followed a programme with weight-loss medication and your doctor or dietitian considers a new nutritional approach appropriate;
  • you have type 2 diabetes;
  • your healthcare professional considers an intensive nutrition phase before starting your medication appropriate.

What is the goal?

  • A smooth start to your medication thanks to guided preparation with a nutrition programme that strongly limits carbohydrate intake, which can lead to nutritional ketosis.
  • Your coach helps you stick to the nutrition and lifestyle agreements you have made.

What do you get?

1

BMI 27+ programme (10 weeks): 4 weeks of nutritional ketosis, followed by 6 weeks of guided transition to healthy eating.

Including smart scale with ProWell Lifestyle (app and eLearning) to track your weight and habits.

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2

6 coaching sessions + a personal introduction at your local JIMS and a free trial pass for Move For Health Small Group Training.

Add-on: extra support during your programme

Already taking weight-loss medication? Then a structured nutritional approach helps you get the most out of your treatment.

Who is it for?

This may be useful if:

  • at the start you lose less weight than expected;
  • you tolerate a higher dose of medication less well;
  • the cost of the medication is a barrier for you.

What is the goal?

  • Using a structured nutrition plan to prevent you from eating too little (hypophagia) or too much (hyperphagia) during your treatment.
  • Getting enough protein, even when you are less hungry.

What do you get?

1

Protein Solution Box: 30 high-protein, unprocessed snacks.

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2

Smart scale with ProWell Lifestyle (app and eLearning), available separately.

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3

1 proactive coaching session to get started with the app and scale + a personal introduction at your local JIMS and a free trial pass for Move For Health Small Group Training.

Step-down: maintaining your result

When tapering off or stopping medication, good support is important to keep your weight stable.

Who is it for?

This is for you if:

  • you are tapering off your weight-loss medication gradually;
  • you want to maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle over the long term.

What is the goal?

  • Support while tapering off your medication.
  • Keeping your weight stable, even after your programme.

What do you get?

1

Protein Solution Box: 30 high-protein, unprocessed snacks.

Discover the Protein Solution Box

2

Smart scale with ProWell Lifestyle (app and eLearning), available separately.

View ProWell Lifestyle

3

1 proactive coaching session to get started with the app and scale + a personal introduction at your local JIMS and a free trial pass for Move For Health Small Group Training.

Not sure what suits you? Discuss it with your healthcare professional, or make an appointment with a ProWell coach.

ADDITIONAL SOLUTIONS

Extra support, tailored to your needs

Rapid weight loss and a smaller appetite can affect your muscles, bones, skin and energy. Click on Who is it for? to see when a solution is relevant.

Muscle mass and function

  • You are over 60
  • You are a woman in pre-, peri- or menopause
  • You have already made several attempts with weight-loss medication
  • You have had bariatric surgery in the past
  • You have been diagnosed with sarcopenia (class II): loss of muscle mass and strength

Micronutrients

  • You have type 2 diabetes
  • You often feel tired
  • Your immune system is weakened
  • A blood test shows that you are deficient in vitamins or minerals

Bones

  • Your bone density is reduced
  • You have an increased risk of osteoporosis (bone loss)

Skin and hair

  • You notice changes in your skin or hair after weight loss
  • You are losing weight quickly or eating fewer nutrients
  • You want to support your skin quality and hair structure

Stomach and intestines

  • You suffer from stomach or intestinal complaints
  • You suffer from nausea, bloating or changes in bowel movements
  • You eat less or differently than before and want to support your digestive comfort

Support during the transition phase

  • Support tailored to your profile (phenotype)
  • Help maintaining structure after your weight loss
  • Maintaining your result after the active weight-loss period
  • The choice depends on your profile, your goal and professional advice

Lifestyle and weight tracking

  • You want to track your weight easily
  • You want insight into your eating and exercise patterns
  • You want help sticking to your treatment and new habits
  • Extra valuable during both the weight-loss and maintenance periods

Always ask your healthcare professional for advice before starting supplements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Good to know

GLP-1 medication mimics a hormone that your body also produces itself after eating. It increases your feeling of fullness and curbs your appetite. This medication is prescribed by a healthcare professional as part of the treatment of obesity.

Obesity is a chronic condition. Medication helps, but you get the best result with a comprehensive approach: healthy eating, enough protein, exercise and coaching. That way you not only lose weight, but also maintain your muscle mass and your result in the long term.

With nutritional ketosis, you follow a high-protein, very low-carbohydrate nutrition plan. As a result, your body switches to fat burning as its main source of energy. In the BMI 27+ programme, this happens for 4 weeks under supervision, followed by 6 weeks in which you gradually move to healthy, varied eating.

No. Run-in, add-on and step-down each respond to a different moment in your programme. Some people start with the run-in, others only join during their treatment (add-on) or when tapering off (step-down). Together with your healthcare professional, you look at what makes sense for you.

Move For Health is a Small Group Training at JIMS: exercising in a small group under supervision. With run-in, add-on and step-down you get a personal introduction at your local JIMS and a free trial pass, so you can more easily build exercise into your daily life.

No. ProWell offers support alongside your medical treatment. Your healthcare professional remains responsible for your medication. Always discuss changes to your diet, supplements or medication with your healthcare professional first.

Ready to get your programme off to a good start?

Our coaches will look with you at which support suits you best.

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