Ixcela 90-Day Weight Loss Program - …

 Ixcela 90-Day Weight Loss ProgramWho is this for?4524375190500Clients who are looking to improve body composition and as a bonus increase energy, digestion, sleep, and mental clarity. Clients who are looking to lose weight or who are experiencing a weight loss plateau. Clients who are looking to build muscle and improve their wellness by supporting their gut health. Someone who is driven and ready to change their nutrition and lifestyle habits and invest in their health. What to Expect by Following this Program: A better understanding of the nutrition and lifestyle habits that will support a healthy body weight. Increased energy to follow an exercise program Confidence in your dietary, lifestyle and supplement practicesIncreased mental clarity and ability to work through stressful situations. Other benefits:Improved skin complexion, restful sleep, faster recovery from exercise, increased motivation to exercise and stay activeWhat’s included:Nine Sessions - Onboarding and accountability sessions to support your gut health journeyThree 1-hour sessionsFive 30-minute sessionsInitial session and program planningReview of Ixcela Internal Fitness resultsPersonalized supplement recommendationsPersonalized dietary recommendations to eliminate Gi distressWeekly recipe ideasWeekly mindfulness recommendationsRealistic fitness recommendationsGoal setting and tracking Accountability and supportExample Pricing: 90-Day Private 1:1 Program - $2,000 - $n,000If you charge $2,000 for the signature program, which includes Ixcela testing, here’s what it could look like: $1401 for the practitioner’s services per person for the 90-day experience$599 for before and after Ixcela testing + 90-days of supplements based on test #1Phase 1: Improve Vitality and Energy (90-Day Program Outline)Test current gut health status, boost energy, reduce inflammation, support regular digestion, and improve body composition with the guidance and support from your Ixcela Pro.TimingSession TopicClient Action ItemsBefore program startInterview potential client and determine good fit for programRegister for Weight Loss ProgramOrder Ixcela Internal Fitness ProgramComplete Ixcela Health ProfileWeek 130 Minute Onboarding: Introduction to your 90-Day ProgramWhat’s at stake conversationIf you don’t do this program, what might happen? Why now?Assess readiness to changeComplete Ixcela test and mail it inComplete initial questionnaireOptional: Chose that you do not have a gym membership to receive that At-Home Ixcela WorkoutGoal for Week 1: Complete 7-day food journalWeek 21 Hour Initial Session: The Importance of Gut Health & Weight LossDiscuss how gut bacteria are connected to the ability to maintain healthy weight.Struggling to Lose Weight? Blame the Gut.Discuss how an imbalanced gut microbiome can increase risk of inflammation and chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease or hypertension.An imbalanced gut microbiome connected to a variety of adverse symptoms including inflammation, low energy and poor digestion. Getting started with goal settingSupport client in creating 1-3 measurable goals to complete during week 2.Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 2. Mindfulness Example: Complete a daily mindfulness exercise. See recommendations below:Monday: Mindfulness walkTuesday: 5 minute body scan and 5 minute lower body stretchWednesday: Read 90/90 breathing articleThursday: Restorative stretching before bedFriday: 20 minute morning walk with calming musicNutrition Example: Continue food journal and make a goal to stop eating at ____ pm every night and eat after ____ am in the morning. Week 31 Hour Results Review: Understanding your Personalized PlanChoose the Personalized Path for your client using there Ixcela Internal Fitness Results:Use the clients report to determine the topics covered in the next 6 sessions. Based on your clients results, choose one of two tracks below that reflect your clients Ixcela results and symptoms. Use the topics covered in that category to support your client through each week of the 90-day program. Track 1: Focus on Increased Activity and Nutrition. Follow this track if one or more of the following is true. Indole metabolites (IPA, ILA, IAA) were above or below optimal level and/or client experiences bloating or irregular digestion. Client is currently not following an exercise schedule to support weight loss goals. Client does not have elevated xanthine levelsAmino acids (tryptophan & tyrosine) are below optimal level.Related to low protein intake or gut is not utilizing amino acids adequatelyTrack 2: Restorative Nutrients and Sleep are the Priority. Follow this track if one or more of the following is true. Client has trouble sleeping, possibly due to low serotoninXanthine levels are elevated do to physical or mental stressPossible stressors: lack of or inconsistent sleep, over exercising, constantly being busy, mental stress (work or home), etc. Client includes several servings of caffeine to support energyClient eats generally well, but could use additional guidance on what will help them reach their goals. Increased Activity and Balanced Nutrition are the PriorityRestorative Nutrients and Sleep are the PriorityWeek 31 Hour Results Review: Understanding Your Personalized Plan: Recap of why gut health is important for weight loss. Review Ixcela Internal Fitness scores and metabolites. What do the results offer insight into?The importance of exercise and nutrition to support gut health. Review food journal and identify foods or eating practices that can damage the gut. Support client in identifying what aspect(s) of life needs the most attention after reviewing their results. Do they need to focus on diet, exercise, caffeine intake, hydration, vegetable intake, eating out less, etc.? Identify 1-3 habits that will support their gut health and goals. Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Start taking recommended Ixcela SupplementsInclude 2-4 servings of vegetables with a meal. Abstain for eating after ____ pm and wait to eat breakfast until after ___ am. Continue food journalExample: Add spinach and/or spring mix to your shopping list and include 2 cups of greens with lunch every day. Stop eating after 7pm and wait to eat breakfast until after 7 am the next morning. 1 Hour Results Review: Understanding Your Personalized Plan: Recap of why gut health is important for weight loss. Review Ixcela Internal Fitness scores and metabolites. What do the results offer insight into?The importance of adequate sleep, restorative activities and nutrients to support gut health. Review lifestyle habits that put the body under stress and increased risk for inflammation, weight loss plateau and could damage the gut. Support client in identifying what aspect(s) of life needs the most attention after reviewing their results. Do they need to focus on better sleep, mindfulness, hydration, intake of antioxidant-rich foods, taking a rest day from exercise, etc? Identify 1-3 habits that will support their gut health and goals. Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Start taking recommended Ixcela SupplementsInclude _____ rest days each week. Increase water intake to ___ ounces.Continue food journalExample: Take a rest day on Wednesday and include a 60-minute walk instead of a typical exercise. Increase water intake to 90 ounces daily. Fill a water bottle at night and drink at least 12 ounces first thing in the morning. Week 430 Minute Accountability Session: Assess meal changes to support gut health & recommendations to support exercise:Review food journal for gut healthy foods, foods that damage the gut and how well the client met their goal(s) from last week. What went well last week and what could have been better? How realistic was the goal from last week? Are they ready to add more vegetables, or do they need to keep working on the same goal?Introduce the importance of varied exercise to support gut health and weight loss. What exercise goals are realistic for them at this time? (step goal or strength training workout)Review Ixcela fitness plan and recommendations to help guide client goals this week. Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Set a time to walk for ____ minutes each day and create a realistic step goal. Replace sweets with fruit this week. Continue to include 2-4 cups vegetables with lunch.Continue food journal Example: Walk for 30 minutes before eating breakfast every day this week and 30 minutes after dinner. Set a goal to hit at least 7,000 steps daily. Replace coffee and chocolate in the afternoon with 1 cup food and herbal tea. 30 Minute Accountability Session: Assess lifestyle changes to support gut health & recommendations to reduce stress and inflammation:Review food journal for gut healthy foods, foods that damage the gut and how well the client met their goal(s) from last week. Introduce the importance of stress-reducing activities to support gut health and lowest scores. Support client in identifying the main stressors in their life. What can they do to alleviate physical and/or mental stress?Offer guidance on ways to reduce stress and support metabolites that are above optimal level. Assess client’s current nutrition and lifestyle choices and help them decide what lifestyle and nutrition practices are affecting their scores. Review, caffeine intake, foods that damage the gut, alcohol, focus on adequate sleep, exercise practices, etc.Support client in creating 1-3 goals related to habits that cause stress.Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Stop drinking coffee or caffeinated beverages after ___ am. Replace second cup of coffee with herbal tea, water, seltzer water, or decaf tea/coffeeReplace foods that damage the gut with foods that support gut health. Add ____ min. Stretching daily. Example: Stop drinking coffee at 11 am and replace with a caffeine-free beverage. Replace snack foods and potato chips at lunch for dry roasted, salted almonds. Replace diet soda with dinner with water. Add 10 minutes of stretching in the evening. Week5Independent Maintenance Week: (Optional Virtual or In-Person Session)Pro: Offer supportive messages to motivate client through their independent week.Client: Maintain new habits created in the last 5 weeks. Week 630 Minute Accountability Session: Assess daily activity goals made the previous week, create new exercise challenge & recommendations to increase healing, antioxidant-rich foods:Review how well the client met goals from the week before. Are they ready for more of a challenge? How realistic is it for the client to continue to follow their current goals?Do they need support on how to stay active with a busy schedule or struggle with low motivation?Review food journal for gut healthy foods, foods that damage the gut and how well the client met their goal(s) from last week. Introduce the importance of a diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Highlight foods that wouldn’t typically include to offer more nutrient diversity. Support client in adding 2-4 foods to their shopping list and offering recipe recommendations to support the addition of these foods. Antioxidant smoothieRoasted Vegetables Optional: Create a hydration goal to support hydration and to help curb cravings. Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Set a time to walk for ____ minutes each day and create a realistic step goal. Complete ____ at home workouts from the Ixcela Exercise library this week. Add 3 antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables on your shopping list. Offer examples of how to include these new foods. Example: Include fresh blueberries (for afternoon snack), frozen cherries (to add to plain yogurt), arugula (for lunch & dinner) and beets ( to roast for lunch & dinner) on your shopping list this week. Set a goal to walk 7,500 steps daily and complete an at home workout on Monday evening and Wednesday morning this week. 30 Minute Accountability Session: Assess nutrition and lifestyle goals to reduce stress & recommendations to include high-quality protein sources. Review how well the client met goals from the week before. What was easy for them to change and what was challenging?Introduce the importance of adequate protein to support muscle recovery and the production of neurotransmitters, like serotonin. Explain the importance of tryptophan and tyrosine and how they are related to gut bacteria. If client has serotonin that is below optimal level, review the purpose of Ixcela Balance (5-HTP & vit. B6) and Ixcela Night (melatonin)Review protein dense foods that are currently in the diet and aim to improve the quality of protein and diversify the sources. Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Continue to take at least __ rest days weekly and focus on ___ ounce of water daily. Continue to avoid habits that will further increase stress metabolites. Add diversity to protein intake by replacing a low quality protein source with a high quality source. Example: Reduce protein shake to only include 3 times per week. Add wild caught salmon to dinner menu this week and aim to include fish once every 2 weeks. Include 2 hard boiled eggs with breakfast or as a snack to support protein intake. Week 7Independent Maintenance Week: (Optional Virtual or In-Person Session)Pro: Offer supportive messages to motivate client through their independent week.Client: Maintain new habits created in the last 5 weeks. Week 830 Minute Accountability Session: Assess how well client followed nutrition recommendation & recommendations to support mindfulness:Review food journal if still completing and assess how well they met the nutrition goals set the week beforeHow is their motivation? Are they enjoying trying new foods?What will help to motivate them to continue? Consider reminding them of the words they used during the “what’s at stake?” conversation.Review exercise for the week. Did they complete the at home workouts? Or another strength training workout?Did they hit their step goal each day? Introduce the importance of mindfulness and stress-reducing activities. Assess the activities they are currently including to reduce stress and support good sleep hygiene.What activities are realistic for them to include weekly and daily. Review examples below:Daily intention setting activities Mindful eating activity during lunch 30 minutes of electronic-free quiet time before bedBreath work while driving home from work. Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Continue to include gut healthy foods and avoid foods that damage the gut. Maintain step goal from last week and add an additional workout if realistic. Add at least one intentional mindfulness activity to their week. Example: Set a reminder alarm on your cell phone to turn off all electronics at 10 pm to stretch and wind down before bed. On Friday evening, when out with friends, practice mindful eating by eating slow, listening to hunger cues and putting your fork down between bites. 30 Minute Accountability Session: Assess protein intake & recommendations to support healing with antioxidant-rich foods: Review weekly activities and assess how the new schedule is affecting sleep, recovery and stress levels. What is working well? What still needs to improve. Explain how healthy weightloss happens slowly and that consistency is key to success Continue to support client in including stress reducing activities like mindfulness, breathing exercises, rest days and focusing on adequate sleep. Introduce the importance of a diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Highlight foods that wouldn’t typically include to offer more nutrient diversity. Support client in adding 2-4 foods to their shopping list and offering recipe recommendations to support the addition of these foods. Antioxidant smoothieRoasted Vegetables Optional: Create a hydration goal to support hydration, increased exercise and to help curb cravings. Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Create a consistent bedtime routine to support sleep hygiene. Create a challenge to support sleep hygiene. Continue to focus on hydration until it is the “new normal”Include ____ different antioxidant-rich foods on your shopping list and add to meals and snacks. Example: Include fresh blueberries (for afternoon snack), frozen cherries (to add to plain yogurt), arugula (for lunch & dinner) and beets ( to roast for lunch & dinner) on your shopping list this week. Week9Independent Maintenance Week: (Optional Virtual or In-Person Session)Pro: Offer supportive messages to motivate client through their independent week.Client: Maintain new habits created in the last 5 weeks. Week 1030 Minute Accountability Session: Assess success with including mindfulness activities & Introduce 5-7 day gut health challengeReview food journal if still completing. What went well last week?What could have improved? Introduce a 5-7 day gut healthy challenge. Review guide below or create a person challenge for client;Avoid all added sugarLimit to 1 cup of caffeinated beverage per dayCreate hydration goals Allow for at least 8 hours of sleep. Support client in creating a realistic, yet challenging week long gut health plan for themselves. Consider creating a checklist or having them keep track in a daily journal.Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Start a journal to log your daily success during the challenge. Create one additional guideline for you to follow. (Ex: avoid alcohol, walk _#__ steps, mindfulness, stretching, etc.)Optional: Continue food journalExample: Complete 5 day gut health challenge with my significant other or friend and avoid for at least 7 days. 30 Minute Accountability Session: Review inclusion of healing foods, good sleep habits and restorative activities & Introduce 5-7 day gut health challengeReview compliance with nutrition, hydration, and sleep goals to help reduce stress and inflammation. Introduce a 5-7 day gut healthy challenge. Review guide below or create a person challenge for client;Avoid all added sugarLimit to 1 cup of caffeinated beverage per dayCreate hydration goals Allow for at least 8 hours of sleep. Support client in creating a realistic, yet challenging week long gut health plan for themselves. Consider creating a check list or having them keep track in a daily journal. Client Action Items:Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 3. Start a journal to log your daily success during the challenge. Create one additional guideline for you to follow. (Ex: avoid alcohol, walk _#__ steps, mindfulness, stretching, etc.)Optional: Continue food journalExample: Complete 5 day gut health challenge with my significant other or friend and avoid alcohol for at least 7 days.Week 11 Independent Maintenance Week: (Optional Virtual or In-Person Session)Pro: Offer supportive messages to motivate client through their independent week.Client: Maintain new habits created in the last 5 weeks. Week 12Second Test Results are Posted! 1-Hour Client Accountability Session and Continued Plan for Success: How have the lifestyle and dietary changes supported thor goals & Next StepsReview second test results with the client. Use the report to guide conversation around what areas of health have improved and which one still need attention. Introduce ideas to continue to maintain gut health diet and lifestyleSupport Client Deciding on Next Steps. What worked well and what could have went better How did the Ixcela suggestions and supplements support their health?Agree on 1-3 SMART goals to complete during week 12. Optional: continue food journalDecide on which Ixcela program is a best fit for the next 3 - 6 months. ................
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