zest4life FAQ
We have put together a list of commonly asked questions, just click the question below for answers.
No - it is a structured programme run by weightloss experts and nutritional therapists designed to teach you about good nutrition, provide you with new skills and knowledge and support you in making long term changes to your health, weight and wellbeing.
The average weightloss is between 1 and 3 lb a week. In addition to losing weight, 9 out of 10 report greater energy and 6 out of 10 report greater concentration and memory. Other benefits reported include less dry skin, reduction in blood pressure, less bloating and more stable moods.
It's as if someone has given us a magic pill and said you'll have more energy, you'll feel calm and you'll feel less stressed
It's worked better than I would have believed. I am full of energy, my skin has improved dramatically, my cholesterol level has dropped by a third in seven weeks and I've lost a stone, especially around my middle.
It's worked better than I would have believed. I am full of energy, my skin has improved dramatically, my cholesterol level has dropped by a third in seven weeks and I've lost a stone, especially around my middle.
Marianne
- Group support
- A healthy balanced, low glycemic load, diet
- A detailed initial nutrition, health and weightloss assessment with a personal report and personalised dietary recommendations
- Coaching and access to professional expert advice and guidance
- Regular personal dietary and motivational recommendations tailored to your needs to enable you to be as successful as possible
- Group work to make positive changes to food related thoughts, beliefs and habits
- Motivation - from your coaches and fellow group members
- Addressing emotional eating challenges
- Providing you with a simple education in good nutrition so that you are armed with the right knowledge to enable you to make the best choices for you and your family.
People stay with us for as long as they need to - from a couple of weeks to over a year. We will help you identify the best solution for you.
No. It is ideal if you can but you can also join during the term time. You will need to have a private consultation though in order to bring you up to speed with the content.
No. We recognise people have different needs and preferences and so we have many options:
- Private consultations. These are useful if you prefer a higher level of personalisation and attention or if you have specific nutritional / emotional / health challenges to address.
- Small workshops (e.g. for you and a friend).
- Post / email with nutritional support.
