HalkaMD Core weight loss program is medically supervised. This program is intended for patients with underlying medical conditions such as Diabetes type 1 or Type 2, Hypertension, Heart Disease etc. Participants in this program are restricted to our High protein low calorie meal replacement products or medications such as Ozempic ( Semaglutide) or Mounjaro and are closely monitored by our medical staff.
HalkaMD Flexible is suitable for patients without any significant medical problems. Participants in this group will be evaluated by a medical professional at the initial visit but will not need ongoing medical supervision unless requested. Participants are placed in a less restrictive meal replacement plan or medications such as semaglutide ( Ozempic,Wegovy) or Mounjaro. Patients can have up to 5 servings of fruit and vegetables if they choose to on meal replacement.
In this program, particpants, if eligible, are prescribed medications such as GLP-1 class of medications such as Ozempic or Mounjaro. We offer compounded Semaglutide or Liraglutide from FDA cleared US based pharmacies. Some insurance companies may cover such medications as well. Participants will see a medical provider at least once a month. Patients with underlying medical conditions such as Diabetes or Hypertension may need to be seen by our medical providers more frequently. Participation in weekly classes with health coaches is optional but highly recommended.
At Home Program offers remote health coaching should you opt to lose weight on your own terms and at a pace you are comfortable with. Your personal health coach will help you stay on track and offer health and wellness tips via SMS and phone.
During phase 1 you can expect to lose up to 20% of your body weight. During this phase, you will be on our restricted calorie high protein meal replacement program or medications such as semaglutide or both.
Weekly meetings (Virutal classes via Zoom available) offer weekly nutrition education and support, 1-1 coaching and accountability. Frequency of medical visits will depend on underlying medical conditions. For example, patients with diabetes can expect to be seen weekly initially as rapid weight loss will result in improved blood glucose levels requiring frequent adjustments in medications. Our medical team will help you with this unless you prefer your personal manage your medications.
During phase 2 , you will transition to a regular diet. You will learn how to keep the weight off during this phase. You will continue to see a health coach on a weekly basis. You may continue to partially use our low calorie high protein meals during this phase. This phase can last for 6-18 months.
Partipation in Phase 2 program would be very useful for participants who choose our medications only program. Most patients will gain weight back as soon as they stop using medications such as Ozempic. Our weekly personal coaching classes help drive life long change in your lifestyle .
