Our Approach
The Shulman Weight Loss Clinic Information Sheet
Welcome to the Shulman Weight Loss Clinic (SWLC) ! After helping thousands of Canadians lose weight and keep it off, Dr. Shulman DC, and her team are thrilled to help you lose your excess weight in an intimate, one on one setting.
Why is your program different?
The Shulman Weight Loss Clinic focuses on hormonal weight loss with the emphasis on quality calories and blood sugar control with food (see diagram).
Research is very clear that sustained weight loss results are based on more than a "calories in, calories out" approach. The SWLC offers tailor made programs, meal plans and a weight loss tracking system according to your height, weight, previous dieting history and lifestyle. Each program emphasizes hormonal health (i.e. insulin reduction) that keeps the weight off in an easy to maintain manner.
By achieving hormonal balance with food, you will find your sugar and/or starch cravings will be gone within approximately one week. In addition, SWLC also targets permanent behavioral changes that are the keys to success for emotional or nighttime eating.
I have tried every diet in the world - I just can't lose weight!
If you have tried every diet in the world- stop! Every time you gain and lose weight, you slow down your "metabolic engine" and make future weight loss attempts even harder. It is time to put an end to low calorie, high protein approaches that offer quick fix and temporary solutions. The fundamentals offered at SWLC naturally rev up your metabolic engine with specific foods and a few core natural and safe supplements.
What can I expect in terms of results?
Average weight loss results are:
Program - Lean 1
3 months |
15-25 lbs. |
Program - Lean 2
6 months |
30-50 lbs. |
Program - Lean 3
12 months |
>60 lbs. |
In addition to losing the weight, other changes experienced by our members include:
- Dramatic increase in energy and sense of wellness
- Improvement in sleeping patterns (more restful sleep, wake feeling rested)
- Improvement in mood
- Positive changes in skin (reduction in acne breakouts, more radiance and color)
- Enhanced results from exercise
- Optimized digestion and absorption of minerals
- Reduction in emotional eating episodes
- A drastic boost in confidence!
What happens if I hit a plateau?
Most people will hit a plateau while losing weight (i.e. a short period of time where weight does not change). If this common event occurs- do not panic. At Shulman Weight Loss we are well equipped to help you easily break through and move beyond your plateau allowing you to reach your goal weight. Our approach has helped thousands of Canadians lose excess weight in an easy to follow and long lasting manner.
I have hit menopause and have noticed my tummy starting to bulge. Will this help?
Yes. This is all the more reason to ensure your hormones are balanced with food. By doing so, you will lose weight effectively and enter a disease prevention mode.
In a nutshell, when weight gain does occur, excess insulin (a hormone secreted by the pancreas) is secreted and blood sugar fluctuations occur. Excess insulin will result in excess fat storage around the abdominal region. Not only is this an undesirable place to gain weight, fat deposit in the mid section also increases your risk factor for heart disease and the development of high cholesterol.
What is included in the program?
- A one hour initial appointment with Dr. Shulman
- * Follow up weekly progress appointments that include a personalized food journal review
- Your Shulman Weight Loss Clinic Success tools – The SWLC reference guide (the “weight loss bible!”), hormonally balanced meal plans, food journals and a personalized metabolic tracker set up
- An autographed copy of the best selling book “The Last 15”
- Bi-weekly circumference measurement tracking
- Weekly recipes and Shulman Weight Loss clinic success sheets
- On line support between visits
- An option for long distance progress appointments when needed
- All appointments are one on one with Dr Shulma
- An option to include Dr. Shulman’s “Eat Your Heart Out-Stop Emotional Eating Forever” program and workbook
What is the cost of the program?
The cost depends on your individual weight loss needs. We recommend you book in for a free initial assessment to determine if our program is a fit for you. Following your free initial assessment,we will determine your healthy weight range and the program personalized to your needs. The program will take into account your health history, current weight, previous weight loss attempts and your age. Programs vary in length from 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. Distance plans are also available for those who live out of town.
