Weight Loss
PULSE+ Dietitian Weight Loss Program
- 3 x Dietitian consultation sessions
- Comprehensive dietary assessment
- Calculation of daily calorie intake for weight loss
- Personalised weight loss meal plans & dietary recommendations
- Ongoing dietitian support
What Results Can I Expect?
*Typical results of our clients who follow the program plan over the course of 3 months. Individual outcomes may vary.
Lose 2-3 kgs in 3 months*
Increased energy & metabolism
Maintained weight post-programme
Gain healthier eating habits for life
*Typical results of our clients who follow the program plan over the course of 3 months. Individual outcomes may vary.
Why Am I Not Losing Weight Despite Exercising Regularly?
Experts agree that weight loss mainly relies on diet (80%) and only 20% on exercise.
This is because the daily calories that can be reduced from exercise is a lot less than from changing one’s diet.
For example:
While exercise is still recommended for general health, it is not the most effective way to lose weight. Additionally, research has shown that overexercising can actually lead to slowed metabolism as the body makes compensatory changes.
Why Do Most Diets Fail?
You might have tried it all– the low-carb diet, the KETO diet, cutting out dinner…but still can’t seem to lose those pesky few kilos. Even if you did manage to lose some, it all came back eventually.
So why don’t ‘diets’ work for most people?
- After restricting their eating excessively for some time, many find it too challenging to stick to the diet and give up, especially without someone to motivate them to keep going.
- Hunger from calorie-restrictive diets can trigger the body to go into ‘starvation mode’ by slowing down the metabolic rate. Thus, do not let yourself go hungry when trying to lose weight.
- Online nutrition and dietary advice are typically based on Western food, and not easily adaptable to local food choices.
- Post-diet, many people return to their old (often unhealthy) eating habits, leading to a rebound weight gain.
Our Difference
- Meal plans tailored in detail to your preferences (favourite cuisines & eateries) & the Singaporean context
- Sustainable, easy-to-follow healthy eating plans
- Exercise is recommended, but not required
- Discover a healthier way of eating you can stick to for life, not a fad or quick fix.
- No tricks or gimmicks. A realistic, medical evidence-based approach that simply works
- No hunger or restrictive diets
- No requirement to eliminate any major food groups (You can still enjoy carbs!)
Case Study
Client B (female, 30s) had gained several kilos over the past two years. She had been actively trying to lose weight through exercising with a personal trainer over the past year, but has not experienced any weight loss. She has not managed to find the motivation to make changes to her diet on her own. She often ‘stress-eat’ and skips meals when busy.
Her nutrition analysis revealed that her food choices were high in calories and saturated fats as well as sodium, which contributed to water retention. Her fibre and protein intakes were also inadequate (only 50% of her requirements).
How PULSE dietitian helped
- Based on her height, weight, age and activity levels, her dietitian calculated her daily calories (1400 kcal) and protein requirements (7 servings) for weight loss
- Her dietitian also increased her protein and fibre intake in her meal plans to help her feel fuller and satiated after meals. This would reduce her cravings for snacks and high-calorie meals.
- As she ate out often at hawker centres and restaurants, her dietitian identified a list of healthier food choices from these places
Results after 3 sessions over 3 months
- Lost 3 kg
- Improved metabolism
- Felt more energetic and healthier generally
- More confident to stay on track after learning about her own dietary weaknesses and how to make better food choices
Programme Price
$328
for 3 months
- 3 sessions of in-person consultations with a dietitian
- Comprehensive dietary & lifestyle assessment
- Calculation of daily calories & macro-nutrients requirements for weight loss
- Customised grocery shopping list
- Macronutrients (protein & fruits) portion guides
- Customised meal plans & dietary recommendations
- Free Post-programme email support
Meet our Dietitian
Senior Clinical Dietitian
Dietitian Adelyn Khoo
Prov. Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Dietitians Australia
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics, Adelaide
Languages: English, Mandarin, Malay
Adelyn has over 9 years of experience as a dietitian, having seen 3000+ clients for medical nutrition therapy sessions for various issues, from weight loss, weight gain, high cholesterol, heart disease, fatty liver, hypertension, (pre-) diabetes, gut health, IBS & digestive issues, sports nutrition (muscle gain), osteoporosis, fertility, maternal nutrition and more.
Adelyn’s experience working alongside traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physicians at PULSE also gives her the unique expertise in integrating TCM with medical dietetics. She is able to help incorporate clients’ TCM diagnosis and recommendations into their nutrition plan.
Rather than simply instructing clients what to do, Adelyn believes in focusing on what the client wants to achieve and empowering them to make the right choices to reach their health goals.
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FAQ
The consultations will be held at PULSE+ Allied Health Clinic at Camden Medical Centre (Orchard Blvd MRT). Each consultation session is typically 45 – 60 minutes to be held at a monthly interval. Note that if you have travel plans or other matters, the frequency of the session can be flexibly extended
From our experience, a minimum of three sessions and at least three months is required to effectively work on weight loss goals.
Also, we find that after clients implement the meal plans for the first time, they often need some adjustments to the meal plan or support for unexpected challenges they encounter.
Clients who had come for lesser sessions tend to give up in the face of the challenges they encounter as they implement the plan or lose motivation to stay with the program before reaching their goals.
If you end up needing more sessions, they can also be added for an additional fee.
Record a 3-day food diary before the session. This is a list of everything you are eating and drinking for the last 3 days, so that the dietitian is able to get an idea of your food habits and eating patterns.
Think about your goals and write out any questions that you would like to ask during your session.
Yes, definitely. You can choose to add on a TCM consultation at any later stage. You can learn more about it from your dietitian and decide from there. Your dietitian will also help to point out if you have certain issues (e.g. slow metabolism) where also seeing a TCM physician can help your progress in the program.
We do not offer trials as we believe our programme is already of great value for its total price, given that it includes one-to-one, in-person support by a medical professional.
Many other weight loss programs packages out are often priced much higher despite a low, attractive trial price.
However, if you are not sure whether the programme is right for you, we would recommend trying out the first consultation first and then decide whether you’d like to go ahead with the program. If you decide to not continue, you can choose to pay for the session only at $130 (exclusive of GST).
Have more questions?
Visit our AskPULSE portal to ask our PULSE+ Allied Health specialists or PULSE TCM Physicians any questions about your health or our services.