Thinking about doing Cohens? Info about the programme and how to start!

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Information about the programme and how to get started!

PLEASE NOTE!!!
This is NOT an official 'Cohens Document'. If there ARE any errors they're MINE. It has been compiled to help you make an assessment as to whether the programme might be 'right' for you.




WHAT DOES DR COHEN’S PROGRAM DO AND WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?
Dr Cohen's program offers rapid fat loss that should never come back provided you keep the hormones balanced by eating correctly. Dr Cohen's has isolated three hormones involved in managing body fat.

They are: Human Growth Hormone, Insulin and Serotonin.

In people who suffer from obesity, the level of human growth hormone drops, unnaturally high levels of insulin are released and serotonin is not released properly. As a result, sufferers’ constantly crave food and no matter how little or how much they eat, they gain weight.

Dr Cohen treats clients by analysing their unique blood profile and devising a custom-made eating plan accordingly. The eating plan stimulates these three hormones with specific food combinations and quantities so that the body starts burning its own fat. Your food becomes your medicine.

Dr Cohen has successfully treated thousands of people over the last 25 years. This is not another fad diet; it is based on medical research.

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE PROGRAM?
The cost of the program is $850.00. However, if you pay the total up front you will receive a $100 discount and pay only $750.00.

The cost of the programme does not include blood tests which are $22 for the initial blood test and $11 for the repeat blood tests. These are paid directly to the pathologist each time you have a test.

WHAT DO I GET AS PART OF MY PROGRAMME FEE?

• EATING PLAN – a personalized diet made for you by Dr Cohen using your initial blood results with the eating plan fully explained to you at the clinic or by phone
• REFEEDING STABILISING PROGRAM – personalized for you by Dr Cohen using the results from all your repeat blood tests (see below for explanation of what this is)
• LIFE AFTER THE PROGRAM - Maintenance Guidelines
• CLINIC SUPPORT – either at the clinic or by a phone consultation - this varies with each clinic, check with the one closest to you.
  

WILL PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVER THE COST?
There are some private health funds that do treat this program as claimable (i.e., MBF and Medibank Private, etc), however you will need to contact your health fund directly as it depends on what type of cover you have and the amount which will be reimbursed. You will need to ask whether they allow a rebate for a weight loss programme. The Cohens clinics do not have a 'provider number' as Dr Cohen is not registered in Australia.

DO YOU HAVE A PAYMENT PLAN OPTION?
Yes, at no additional cost a payment plan is possible. This is done through another company called Certegy. You will need to contact a clinic to have the appropriate forms mailed out to you.

WHAT DOES THE EATING PLAN CONSIST OF?
The eating plan consists of three meals a day of proteins and vegetables plus snacks of fruit and crispbreads. No "exotic" or "expensive" food needs to be purchased. It's good, simple, nutritious food. If there's something you particularly don't like, just don't eat it. I can't stand celery, for example, so I never ever ate it.
The programme doesn't tell you what to eat at each meal like some programmes, so you won't be told to eat 'chicken and mushroom bake' or such, you will simply get a programme that gives you a few choices per meal, and you decide whether you make salad or stir fry.



HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN I EXPECT TO LOSE?

AFTER 4 WEEKS
10% of people lose less than 7 kgs
70% of people lose between 7-10 kgs
20% of people lose between between 10-20 kgs

AFTER 12 WEEKS
12% of people lose between 17-20 kgs
60% of people lose between 20-27 kgs
28% of people lose between 27-35 kgs

ONCE I HAVE MY EATING PLAN CAN I START IT ANYTIME?
No, your body chemistry is continually changing so you must start your diet within 6 weeks of your initial blood test.

CAN I GO OFF THE PROGRAM AT ANYTIME?
If you stop following your diet/program for 2 or more months before reaching your goal weight, your biochemistry alters and Dr Cohen will not be able to produce your refeeding program. If you need to stop your program for any reason you should inform your clinic.



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