The need for a successful weight loss program
Medical practitioners are aware that diet plays a significant role in the development and progression of the major diseases afflicting modern man - heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, many kinds of cancers, etc. One of the most widespread epidemics ever to hit the Western world, i.e. obesity, has moved into full swing. The low-fat, high-complex-carbohydrate approach was initiated by the surgeon general of the United States of America in 1988. In addition, a wide variety of diets have been developed and implemented. However, the problem of obesity in the Western world, together with the health problems related thereto, continue to increase at a frightening rate.
Excess insulin: The real culprit
Insulin is the primary hormone, driving the metabolism and influencing the actions of virtually every cell in the body. In relation to obesity, insulin is the primary nutrient-storage hormone and as such, it transports fat into the fat cells. High levels of insulin result in the storage of fat that cannot be burnt for energy unless the insulin levels fall.
In the appropriate amount, insulin keeps the metabolic system humming along smoothly, with everything in balance; in great excess it becomes a rogue hormone raging throughout the body, wreaking havoc and leaving a trail of chaos and disease in its wake. There is therefore a need to maintain proper insulin function. Medical research has indicated that this can only be done by means of a diet that can correct insulin imbalance.
The SureSlim Eating Plan
Since food is what mainly controls the production of this hormone, we have been able to create a nutritional structure that maximizes the release of glucagon and minimizes the release of insulin, creating a closer balance between these two hormones. Under these conditions the actions of glucagon predominate, allowing the metabolism to heal and malfunctioning insulin receptors to regain their sensitivity. Once this healing occurs, the metabolic disturbances that excess insulin and insulin resistance cause, improve or disappear. Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides as well as blood pressure returns to normal, blood sugar stabilizes and excess body fat is lost. All these health benefits accrue, not by treating the symptoms of blood pressure, cholesterol problems or diabetes, but by treating the root cause, ie chronically elevated insulin and insulin resistance.
Guidance on how to maintain weight loss
Personalized weight loss programs are compiled for each client taking into account their pathology results, medication taken, food allergies, food dislikes, type of program requested e.g. breastfeeding program, five different types of vegetarian programs, etc) and any other specific needs that may become evident. The Food Selection Lists and Meal Planners of the eating plan are adjusted to take into account any dietary adjustments necessary as a result of dietary contra-indications for specific medication being taken and for conditions such as high risk cholesterol, elevated uric acid levels, (e.g. purine rich foods are removed from the eating plan for a short period), Type 2 Diabetes, Candidiasis, Coeliac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, elevated liver function, etc.
The SureSlim Weight Loss Eating Plan is a healthy, nutritionally balanced and safe program, consisting of proteins, high-quality fats and a controlled reduction in carbohydrates, specifically for the purpose of achieving weight loss. By changing meal composition as well as times of meals, human growth hormone is stimulated, resulting not only in weight loss but also an increase in lean muscle, as proven in numerous independent studies. In addition, clients are provided with a Social Occasions Program, which guides them on how to deviate from the weight loss eating plan without putting on weight. Clients are not expected to stick rigidly to the Quick Loss Program for an indefinite period of time, and are encouraged to 'break the rules' using the guidelines contained in the Social Occasions Guidelines, which recommends all types of food in moderation, while applying certain rules to minimize or avoid weight gain.
SureSlim clients are given a Lifestyle Program when they attain their goal weight, wherein they are educated on how to maintain weight loss and are given guidance on how to incorporate complex-high-carbohydrate foods into their eating plan.
SureSlim Support Program
All clients are encouraged to attend a private consultation at their clinic once weekly, in order to enable their consultants to encourage, motivate and assist them and to make any necessary adjustments to their eating plan, should this be necessary. Consultants have access on a daily basis to a Helpline Desk at Head Office, who will refer any problems or concerns to the SureSlim medical practitioner or naturopath/nutritionist/dietitian should this be necessary.
SureSlim - a successful international weight loss company
The SureSlim Wellness Clinics concept was originally established in 1996 and since then more than 160 clinics have opened internationally in 8 countries. Over 500 000 people have lost weight on the SureSlim program to date. Because the program normalizes insulin levels, the SureSlim Weight Loss Program has been implemented very successfully, with clients losing weight efficiently and effectively, and experiencing tremendous health benefits as a result. Many Type 2 Diabetic clients who are applying the program successfully, eventually go off all blood sugar lowering medication.
