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Weight Loss Phase: Phase 1

Objective: The Low Carb Flex Protocol limits carbohydrates to a lesser degree than the Standard Phase 1 Protocol, so clients who cannot be in strong ketosis are still able to experience the metabolic and weight loss benefits of lowering circulating insulin levels.

Throughout the Weight Loss Phase, lean body mass (muscle) is preserved through the intake of our protein-based partial meal replacements, which contain protein of high biological value.

Clients consume three partial meal replacements daily, in addition to 3-6 ounces of a whole protein source, such as beef, chicken, tofu, or fish. Clients have the flexibility to choose between two partial meal replacements and 6-9 oz of whole protein, or three partial meal replacements and 3-6 oz of whole protein daily. Carbohydrate intake is limited to one serving of grains, one serving of legumes or starchy vegetables, one serving of fruit, and one serving of dairy per day. Each serving is approximately 10-20 grams of net carbohydrates. Essential daily nutrients such as fiber, water and micronutrition are provided through the intake of low-glycemic vegetables (2-4 cups per day), mandatory supplements (Multivitamin+K2, Omega-3 Plus, Calcium, and Magnesium) and 64 ounces of water.

Typical results vary up to 3 to 5 pounds lost during the first two weeks and up to 2 pounds per week thereafter when the Ideal Protein Low Carb Flex Protocol is followed properly. Clients remain in the Weight Loss Phase until they reach their weight loss goal or objective.

Stabilization Phase: Phase 2

Objective: The Stabilization Phase of the Low Carb Flex Protocol is designed to help defend the body’s “new” weight against its former weight, or “weight set point”.

Following weight loss, the body fights to regain lost weight by increasing hunger and appetite, reducing satiety (period of feeling “satisfied” between meals), and lowering energy expenditure. This creates a state in which more calories are desired than required. This can make weight loss difficult to manage and maintain. The objective of Stabilization is to prevent weight regain through research-based nutritional interventions that effectively manage hunger, promote greater satiety, and maintain weight loss.

During week 1, clients segue into Stabilization through what is called a “Step-down” week. During this Step-down week, calories are increased by removing the third Ideal Protein partial meal replacement if applicable and replacing it with 3-6 ounces of protein at lunch in addition to 4 complexcarbohydrate servings and 2-4 cups of vegetables daily. Clientsare required to record their intake this week in an accompanyingfood record. This record will be used as a template to helpconstruct meals during their "Stabilization onboarding," whichoccurs on week 2.

During this 45-minute onboarding appointment, the coach will determine the client's daily macro target using Ideal Protein’s “Macro Calculator”. Using the food record from the Step-down week as a template, clients can easily incorporate these macro targets of protein, fats and net carbohydrates into their existing food record, creating sample menus for the week ahead.

The reintroduction of additional carbohydrates is an integral part of Stabilization. It is achieved through a foundation of unlimited low-glycemic vegetables and a slow and measured increase to both the number and variety of carbohydrates.

Clients are recommended to remain in Phase 2 until weight loss and hunger are stabilized.

The current recommendations of duration in this Phase are as follows:
For weight loss < 20 pounds, minimum of 2 weeks in StabilizationFor weight loss 20 - 49 pounds, minimum of 4 weeks in StabilizationFor weight loss 50 - 80 pounds, minimum of 6 weeks in StabilizationFor weight loss over 80 pounds, minimum of 8 weeks in Stabilization

Maintenance Phase: Phase 3

Objective: The amount of protein, fat, and net carbohydrates that has stabilized weight and hunger now becomes the client's Macro Code. This code will guide healthier behaviors as they enter a 12-month, 17-visit Weight Maintenance Phase.

During the Maintenance Phase, clients will still receive one-to- one coaching support and guidance as they navigate the “real food” environment. Clients will be encouraged to complete 1-2 tune-ups per year to effectively maintain weight loss. A tune-up is a temporary period of time on the Low Carb Flex or Standard Phase 1 of the Ideal Protein Protocol.