“PSMF”
Protein Sparing Modified Fast:
This is an aggressive program that utilizes 5 (160 calorie) shake supplements per day that are mixed with cold water or milk, and fruit if desired (the only regular foods allowed). These low carbohydrate, protein enhanced shakes are combined with nutrition education, and medical monitoring. This is the most popular, rapid weight loss program at The Ashworth Weigh. Appetite suppressants can be prescribed if not contraindicated.
These medically engineered, nutritious shakes have a slightly higher calorie count due to increased macro and micro nutrient profiles. When taking part in a PSMF these shakes are required due to the reduced amount of solid foods and low calorie count used during the “Active Weight Loss Phase”. These shakes prevent loss of lean muscle. The range of calorie counts are from 800 to 1000 (depending on if fruit is added). This program includes: measuring your resting metabolic rate, history & physical exam, review and adjustment of current medications, and lab result review removing all guess work! Since all new patients are sent my guidebook in (e-book form), “Weight Gain: When It’s Not Your Fault”, after reading it is easier to understand this sometimes winding path we are taking together towards better health.
During the active weight loss phase which usually lasts 90 days, you can expect to lose 4-6 pounds per week of healthy weight loss.
When we are 5-10 pounds from your goal we will start the 6 week transition phase. This is where we reduce the amount of shakes/day and increase the amount of solid foods. Nutrition education with lists of all low glycemic index food options (foods you normally buy at the store), as well as how much of these foods you can consume will be provided. You will have your new resting metabolic rate and body fat percentage measured at the end of your program as well!
PSMF program cost:
Initial Month: $1,075.00
Includes: History and physical, a complete laboratory analysis (includes all hormone levels if needed), EKG, ReeVue: Resting Metabolic Rate Analysis, Body Fat Analysis, and four weeks worth of shakes. During the first month, every patient has an initial visit with two follow-up visits. The initial and second visits are in person, the third follow up is a ZOOM call. I include an extra follow-up by ZOOM because there are many medical and psychological issues that may need to be discussed during this initial month.
Subsequent Months: $800.00*
Includes: All shakes, two in person follow-up visits every 2 weeks.
Transition Phase (6 weeks): $500.00
Includes: When you are 5-10 pounds from your goal we start the transition phase. You start this transition having two weeks of shakes at 3/day with specific amounts of solid foods added in, then two weeks of shakes at 2/day, and during the last 2 weeks you are transitioned to all solid food. You will have office visits at the beginning of the transition and every two weeks as we transition to a healthy eating and exercise life style. At the end of this 6 week transition we will have one last follow-up to measure and discuss your new resting metabolic rate and body fat percent!
*Additional costs may be required if there is a need for follow-up labs to track thyroid function, diabetes, hormone levels, or anemia etc. that are being treated.
