Our Programs

“Over the course of the past 23 years, our clients have taught us that weight management exists within the larger context of life management. In response to this, the programs we offer at Lifetime Health teach you how to manage your weight, achieve your health and fitness goals, and create the life of your dreams.” Gail Weaver

VERY LOW CALORIE DIETS: THE OPTIFAST AND NUTRIMED PROGRAMS
Our programs are very low calorie diets, sometimes called VLCD’S, which promote a predictable weight loss of 3 to 5 pounds per week. These programs use convenient meal replacements (shakes, puddings, soups, and bars) to replace grocery and restaurant food intake. These foods are amazingly tasty and satisfying and provide automatic portion and calorie control while suppressing your appetite and boosting your energy.A VLCD is generally limited to 800 calories a day or less and while on the program you will be carefully medically monitored and receive weekly professional counseling which will support you in making the changes you need to make to not only lose the weight, but keep it off.

MODIFIED VERY LOW CALORIE DIET PROGRAMS
Our modified very low calorie diets are less aggressive programs designed for those who need to lose less weight or who prefer to combine our meal replacement products with a light meal. This meal may include a serving of lean protein or a prepackaged entrée and fruits and vegetables.

Your counselor will create a personalized program for you to meet your specific needs and promote a weight loss of 2 to 3 pounds per week. You will be regularly medically monitored as required by your specific plan.

VLCD FROM HOME PROGRAMS
Our VLCD from Home Programs allow you to participate in most of our VLCD programs from the comfort and convenience of your own home. After an initial visit which will include your medical evaluation and initial counselor consult, you will return home with a month’s supply of our convenient and tasty meal replacements and a set of motivating materials to help you stay on track. Each week you will receive a prearranged telephone consult with your counselor to review your progress and make recommendations for success.

You will return to the clinic only once a month to receive your medical evaluation, meet with your counselor, and pick up your next month’s supply of meal replacements and materials.

THE TUNE- UP
Our Tune-Up Program is designed for alumni of Lifetime Health or other similar medical VLCD programs who have lost a significant amount of weight and who may have regained a portion of that weight or for those who would like to lose more weight and do not need the full program. It is a condensed version of our full program and contains all of the same components in a 4 or 8 week model.

PROGRAM FEES
There are a number of personal variables that significantly effect the amount of money you will spend while participating in one of our programs including, but not limited to, the amount of weight you have to lose, the program that you choose, personal medical issues, and insurance reimbursement. For this reason, we have found it preferable to discuss fees with you within the context of a private conversation where all of these issues can be considered. It is our goal to answer all of your questions directly and accurately so that you know everything you need to know to make an informed decision.

Please complete the contact information on our web site and a counselor will call you and answer all of your questions directly and honestly. You may also call us at 619-296-2946 and 760-726-2925.