Gro Health weight loss plan

[Sewingdiva]

My doctor has referred me to a weight loss programme Gro Health. 10 days ago I was phoned by someone from them and told to download the app, which I did and was given a zoom link for 2 weeks time. Now the confusion starts - l have no idea what I should be doing and then on Saturday I was sent a link for week 2 meal plan. Don’t know what happened to week 1. The meals are at least 50% vegetarian and so many include coconut in different guises. the ingredients aren’t what I would normally eat or have in my store cupboard. It is going to cost me a fortune to buy everything needed. Has anyone been referred to this programme?

 

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My doctor has referred me to a weight loss programme Gro Health. 10 days ago I was phoned by someone from them and told to download the app, which I did and was given a zoom link for 2 weeks time. Now the confusion starts - l have no idea what I should be doing and then on Saturday I was sent a link for week 2 meal plan. Don’t know what happened to week 1. The meals are at least 50% vegetarian and so many include coconut in different guises. the ingredients aren’t what I would normally eat or have in my store cupboard. It is going to cost me a fortune to buy everything needed. Has anyone been referred to this programme?

Welcome to the forum.
I have never heard mention of that particular program but different health authorities subscribe to a variety of programs. Don't assume that it will be the right one for you.
If you are looking for something based on real food then this link may be of interest. It is a low carb program developed by a GP surgery to help their patients with blood glucose management and weight loss. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
There is no reason why making some changes to your diet but not needing to buy expensive ingredients should not be successful.

 

[Drummer]

@Sewingdiva I have lost loads of weight eating a low carb diet - it was so easy I didn't even realise how much I'd lost until my trousers slid to my ankles twice. At first I thought that the elastic had failed.....
At least it happened when I was alone.
Welcome to the forum, and hopefully you can either sort out the program or settle on a good way to eat to lose weight.
With type 2 though the main thing is to lower blood glucose levels by avoiding high carb foods. For me weight loss was a result of stopping the high carb 'healthy' diet the GP put me on and kept pushing me to follow. I used the printouts to light the barbecue the day after diagnosis.

 

[AndBreathe]

I am slightly familiar with the Gro app, although it is a while since I was involved.

It makes sense for you to make contact with the organisation. Gro is extremely flexible and you can set various preferences so that suggestions don't involve anything you detest, or perhaps have an allergy to.

There's a contact form on their website: https://www.grohealth.com/contact-us

 

[Nayshiftin]

I am new to low carb and do find ingredients expensive to buy at first but you do not use them all at once and it evens out. I also watch what I buy and use according to my budget.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are expensive and I did save by growing my own so winter will be more expensive but we shop at the market. I just cap my budget and buy from that. There is a budget menu on the https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/ that LL suggested. It gives mince everyday but I thought great I can make this and freeze for another day/ week. So it gives you ready meals in the freezer or it makes less expense if you can eat the same food everyday. Also if you look the following weeks and other menus you can do what you like within reason. Once you follow the principles,
Also somethings are really luxurious like nuts but again buying in bulk or using the small packets works out as cheaply as say buying pop chocolate and crisps.
I used the Diabetes menu's here and you can tweak a few like if potatoes/use celeriac instead
If pasta courgettes. If rice cauliflower. I cheat and buy Tesco's frozen cauliflower rice as he has normal rice and its done it 2 mins.
You soon find ways if you do want to continue. There are cheaper options.
My freezer and slow cooker has helped me.

 

[Drummer]

I bought quite a bit of the typical ingredients for baking with a low carb theme, but I found that I did not want to eat so much fibre all the time. I have put the various flours in the freezer to keep them fresh in case I find I want to use them from time to time over the winter months.
I used to do storage testing for Allied Lyons and I had a huge walk in freezer, so I used to keep all sorts of stuff in there for my own use. Some of it was many years old, but was still fresh tasting. It seemed criminal to throw out a huge container after taking just a small sample for a trial or test. Some of it would represent a lifetime supply for one person.

 

[Nayshiftin]

I bought quite a bit of the typical ingredients for baking with a low carb theme, but I found that I did not want to eat so much fibre all the time. I have put the various flours in the freezer to keep them fresh in case I find I want to use them from time to time over the winter months.
I used to do storage testing for Allied Lyons and I had a huge walk in freezer, so I used to keep all sorts of stuff in there for my own use. Some of it was many years old, but was still fresh tasting. It seemed criminal to throw out a huge container after taking just a small sample for a trial or test. Some of it would represent a lifetime supply for one person.

Yes, I have only the fridge freezer but for two of us its great.I freeze his bread and take out a few slices as required otherwise there is waste. I buy fresh weekly but it does not not keep if left out. Never thought of freezing flour I buy small bags or for somethings I've gone to the refill barn. Not as cheap but you do not need to buy a kilo. Some recipes have too many new things and I reject and choose what I can . There was something hubby said £17 it was to go in a cake so I said no. I don't pay that for a cake , yes it might do several but somethings you think needs this then you end up not liking it.
I freeze my blueberry muffins as I love those for breakfast. I half them and make like fairy cakes so i can have two . I like one now for breakfast and one later for elevenses or if i forget its good as a pudding.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

My doctor has referred me to a weight loss programme Gro Health. 10 days ago I was phoned by someone from them and told to download the app, which I did and was given a zoom link for 2 weeks time. Now the confusion starts - l have no idea what I should be doing and then on Saturday I was sent a link for week 2 meal plan. Don’t know what happened to week 1. The meals are at least 50% vegetarian and so many include coconut in different guises. the ingredients aren’t what I would normally eat or have in my store cupboard. It is going to cost me a fortune to buy everything needed. Has anyone been referred to this programme?

Sorry to hear you’ve had a bit of a faltering start to the programme your Dr recommended @Sewingdiva

Hope you are able to find the ways to personalise the plan as @AndBreathe suggests, for ingredients you are more likely to have in, and which are more affordable and sustainable for you.

Let us know how things go 🙂