FAQs
I think I'm ready, but what exactly am I committing to do?
THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE “DIET”- BUT THAT’S WHY IT WORKS. You must be physically and psychologically prepared to commit to our plan. Don’t worry- we give you recipes and ideas to make it livable! We STRONGLY recommend clearing your calendar of social commitments and travel for the first ten days. While not a “cleanse” in the traditional sense, the first ten days are extremely rigorous and you will be most successful if you have control over your food preparation.
DAILY COMMITMENTS INCLUDE
- Provide your weight daily
- Share all meals, drinks and snacks
- Exercise 3-4 times each week and provide proof of workout. Workouts can be whatever moves your body and brings you joy. While exercise is important for mental and cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of disease, the majority of your success relies upon adherence to the dietary portion of the program.
- Being in proactive communication with your coach via text throughout the day
We are happy to discuss the commitments in-depth, simply contact us at hello@sugarsnapshift.com
I travel and dine out a lot. How does that work with your plan?
We are used to this one! The vast majority of our clients travel frequently or have business and social meals out. Simply text your coaches the menu in advance, and we can help with modifications. Our Travel and Dining Out guides are great resources to guide you.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
We can never guarantee results, and the biggest factor in your success is your willingness to adhere to the program and commitments. That said, we have helped clients to lose anywhere from five pounds to over 85 lbs. Our average amount lost is 19.7 lbs.
You set your goals when you sign up, our only request is that your target weight fall within CDC guidelines for a healthy BMI. Our clients who are the most successful do the following things
- experiment with new foods and the recipes we provide
- are thorough, accurate and honest in reporting their food and workouts are proactive in their communication with us
- we don't have to chase them down for check ins
- have the active support of family and friends
- meal prep on weekends, and plan ahead for the week bring food to social events and when traveling
- exercise in a way that is varied and enjoyable (walks, spin, yoga, toning)
Most clients see a significant loss the first week as their body clears of processed food, which slows to a more sustainable rate as the program continues. A sustainable rate of weight loss is typically 1-2 lbs a week.
What kind of food is this? Is it vegan or plant based?
Our proprietary REAL Phase system is based upon eating real, whole foods as nature intended- primarily plants and organic, lean protein. Certain food groups are avoided but we provide plenty of options and variety to make it interesting! It is most closely related to a paleo diet, but is in a phased approach most conducive to weight loss.
I'm not into cooking, and have no time. Do I need to spend hours meal prepping?
If you like to cook, great! We give tons of recipes and ideas for delicious foods your whole family will enjoy. Clients who experiment with recipes at home tend to have the most enjoyable and successful time on the program.
That said, we have had MANY clients who barely cooked beyond scrambling a few eggs. We can help you navigate healthy take out and leverage prepared foods at the grocery store to make meal prep a breeze!
Have more questions?
Check out our full FAQ and schedule a call to learn more and see if we are a fit for you!