Christine Cheng, R.Ph., Fred Cheng, R.Ph. and Neil Englund
What do we expect from an ideal weight loss program? Fast results, easy to follow protocol, not feeling tired or hungry while on the program, and long-term weight maintenance are a few things that one might hope for. Those who have tried numerous weight loss programs, whether it be a commercially-available program or one that they do on their own may think that it is not possible for all of these wishes to be met. However, they may find that the “Ideal Protein” (IP) Weight Loss Protocol can satisfy these demands and more.
The IP program is a medically-designed protocol and lifestyle education program that supports muscle mass, while promoting fat loss. Through weekly one-on-one coaching, lifestyle education and guidance, dieters gain an understanding of how food affects and is utilized by the body. Body Composition Analysis (BCA) readings are used as an objective tool to guide the coach in helping develop a personalized approach to setting your weight loss goals.
The four phases of the program help stabilize blood sugar levels while improving cholesterol levels and reducing blood pressure.The program starts with a partial meal replacement program that supplements the dieters’ cooking one healthy meal a day, and gradually replaces the meal replacements with balanced meals using whole foods only. The first phase lowers insulin production in the body allowing for weight loss and as the program moves through phases two and three, it gradually increases the level of insulin production until the body is stabilized. Phase four provides a year of support while the patient learns how to adapt their eating patterns and food choices to maintain their weight loss while eating fresh, whole foods only.
The program is predictable, measurable and repeatable and has thousands of successful patients in North America since its introduction over fifteen years ago. Originally the program was developed to allow competitive athletes to lose body fat without dropping any muscle mass. The program is only offered through medical professionals and is overseen by our trained pharmacists.
Stop by the store to see what 5lbs of fat looks like. Then, imagine how you would look if you weren’t carrying around even just that 5lbs. More importantly, imagine how much better you would feel.
Christine is a registered pharmacist with training in Natural Health Products and a passion for Integrative Medicine. She works alongside her brother, Fred at their unique family-owned and operated Pharmasave in Downtown Cloverdale, BC. Their pharmacy team specializes in natural remedies and compounding for both human and veterinarian use.
