Move over South Beach, Atkins and After Six diets …there’s a new kid on the block! BH 6750 Multi-Specialty Aesthetic Institute (a registered brand of Beverly Hills 6750 CSSI Corporation) recently introduced its Meta Morph Medical Weight Management Program and takes a completely different approach to dieting. The program is a comprehensive assessment, prescription and implementation of weight loss therapies. The Meta Morph Program not only involves the usual dietary and exercise strategies, but also focuses strongly on behavioral modification, endocrine evaluation and metabolic support. The use of radiofrequency technology (Accent™) to jumpstart the process of weight loss and imprint motivation is also an offered strategy. The use of pharmacologic agents, such as appetite suppressants, is limited and selectively prescribed for patients who meet strict criteria as recommended by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.
Dr. Eduardo Santos --- the Institute’s Managing Director and concurrent Chairman of the Section of Surgical Nutrition and Metabolic Support at the St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Department of Surgery says, “We specialize in difficult weight loss cases. Endocrine and metabolic assessment is paramount but one of the strong points of the program is our mental game plan! It’s primarily all in the head!” That’s a conclusion drawn from a recent study using data from the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) --- a database of patients created 12 years ago by researchers at Brown University and the University of Colorado. What was implied by the results of this study was that, those with the most dramatic weight loss scored noticeably higher in favoring the “B” quadrant of their thought processes. “B” quadrant dominant individuals have a sense of control and are methodical, disciplined, sticklers for structure and routine. Punctual and neat, they always have a plan, timetable and calendar with appointments penciled in.
Dr Santos says further, “It makes sense that someone who is inclined toward plans and routines would be most comfortable with the mundane details of calorie counting and portion control. It’s the systematic personality that is able to follow eating plans and exercise routines.” A transformation, reiterates the doctor, is necessary on the psychological level, to achieve a transformation on the physical level.
In view of these fascinating findings, the Meta Morph Program begins with a “thinking style” assessment and implementation of a strategy, which will teach a client to be more “B” quadrant strong --- to be more systematic, and detail oriented. The teaching and mentoring will focus on organization, timeliness, planning and step-by-step thinking.
With mentoring from one’s physician, the Meta-Morph program takes the next step and prescribes an eating plan that is lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein. In comparison to the diet recommended by the American Dietetic Association, which contains 55-percent carbohydrates, 15-percent protein and 30-percent fat, the Beverly Hills 6750 Diet contains 40-percent carbohydrates, 30-percent protein and 30-percent fat. Dr. Santos says, “We call this the Zone Diet and it consists of three main meals and two snacks. It’s designed to keep energy levels up and keep hunger to a minimum.” Hollywood celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock and Kevin Costner endorse the Zone Diet.
Studies have shown that the Zone Diet’s type of macronutrient distribution (given at a daily total calorie load that is approximately 500 calories less than computed requirements) promotes the loss of body weight and fat, and reduces loss of lean muscle tissue. It has been associated with long-term effectiveness.
Just like the South Beach Diet, Beverly Hills 6750 can deliver food for a two-week intensive phase and a minimum two-week maintenance phase to any point in Metro Manila. After initiation of the diet program, Dr. Santos continues mentoring the patient and teaches them how to shop for food, reading food labels, meal planning and what to eat, say, in restaurants. “Since I teach patients to have a morning and afternoon snack, sometimes the problem is ready availability of a snack which conforms with the Zone Diet.” says Dr. Santos. Furthermore he says, “I recommend that they bring their snacks with them, so as not to be tempted to make an unwise choice for a snack. I tell patients that they should plan to have their snacks with them and oftentimes I recommend health drink powders that they can readily mix with water. Of course, the drink has to generally conform to the profile of lower carbohydrates and higher protein content, which closely approximates the Zone Diet recommendations.”
Tied in with an exercise protocol, the Meta Morph Program provides an optimal plan for dramatic change in weight, improved health and lifestyle.