Medical weight loss and health mentoring combined program

The program

We divide our program into five stages. Each stage provides you with a series of tools that move you closer to the goal; long-term weight loss. The program starts with medication and dietary changes - then we focus on sleep, mindful eating and exercise. For the best outcomes based on the experiences of our members, a course typically takes between 8-24 months.

Stage 1

Focus on diet and habits

Medication

We will give you clear instructions on taking the medication and determine the correct dose for you, which we will adjust throughout your course. The medication mimics your body's satiety hormones and ensures you don't have to feel hungry while losing weight.

Diet

In the first 12 weeks, we work intensively with your eating habits. At Embla, we don't count calories; instead, we focus on wholefoods and the nutritional value of food. We educate you on which foods give you energy and how to prepare meals.

Activity

You should always change just a few habits at a time. On an ongoing basis, we introduce small measures such as daily walks and taking the stairs instead of the lift. If you are already used to getting your heart rate up, your Embla coach will help you find a form of exercise that you think is fun and put structure on it.

Stage 2

Focus on activity

Medication

We continuously assess whether you are getting the full benefit of the medication. After the first 12 weeks, you must have lost at least 5% of the body weight you had when the course started.

Diet

We don’t believe in restrictions; all foods play a role in our diets, but some have more nutritional value for everyday consumption, and others are fine now and again. Your coach works with you to create a balance in your lifestyle that works. Our end goal is for you to have energy and feel fantastic.

Activity

Now there is more energy to focus on your training. No two courses are the same, and your coach adapts your physical activity together with you. If exercise is new to you, your coach will devise a strategy to get you started.

Stage 3

Community and the social aspect

Medication

Taking your medication has become a regular part of your everyday life. Based on your results and feedback, we will continuously evaluate which dose is correct for you.

Community

As a member at Embla, you can find support from other community members, where you can share experiences. Research shows that support from your social network is vital to maintaining weight loss.

Activity

Your coach will focus more on your movement, finding what you enjoy most and works for your lifestyle. If you need inspiration for your training, you will get help to challenge yourself. How much you train is still individual and tailored to your everyday life. We recommend increasing your heart rate with moderate exercise 30 minutes a day.

Stage 4

Automate your habits and begin tapering off your medication

Medication

You can expect to lose up to 20% of your body weight over the course of a year when you support your weight loss with medication. For some of our members, it is time to step off the medicine, while others may benefit from continuing to take it longer. Your team at Embla will draw up a plan for your possible phase-out.

Diet

Your diet is still the strongest card in your weight loss. The habits you have adopted in the last year are a natural part of your everyday life now. Although your course may end, your new eating habits are here to stay. You can always use the Embla app for free.

Activity

In the Embla community, you will find the support you need whenever your motivation is challenged. You will feel ready to continue - even without your coach on the sidelines.

Stage 5

Embla embrace - maintenance

Medication

When you are off your medication, you enter the final phase, which is the maintenance period. Unfortunately, it is an often overlooked stage that we encourage all members to focus on. With medication or not, the period after you have reached your goal can be challenging, and here it is all about remembering and using the tools that your coach has given you.

Nutrition

In the first period without medication, it can be good to look back at what helped you with satiety, increased energy and better sleep. It is not the medicine that gives you this success, but your lifestyle changes and the nutrition choices you have made in your course. Your coach, tools, and community will support you in helping you maintain your weight.

Activity

Physical activity is an essential factor in sustained weight loss. We will help you plan your exercise, whether walking, running, or cycling. Every single effort counts, and you’ll always feel better after any workout.