Description

To start the program, the patient should go to Mato Ansorena Clinics for a consultation with Dr. Sunkel or one of the other doctors who are trained in the implementation of the entire method. The Pronokal Method® requires specialized medical supervision. The Doctor must determine, through a comprehensive and analytical history, the patient's metabolic status, dietary habits and daily exercise. Once the initial study is completed the target weight is established by the doctor and the patient.

The first step for the patient is to set the starting day of the diet. A good start may be the key to good results. The doctor will periodically monitor the patient throughout the treatment. In this way each patient receives the percentages of additional nutrients and supplements tailored to their needs, with the intention of assuring a effective and safe protocol for weight loss.

Objective

The main purpose of this stage before the start of weight loss is to assess the patient's condition, determine the objective and eliminate any possible contraindications.

Description

In the first stage of the Pronokal Method ® the patient will achieve an 80% weight loss from the start, thanks to strict medical supervision which will help the patient achieve their goal safely.

*Protein diet of high biological value (Pronokal® products)
*Vegetables and other foods in limited quantities

*Complements: salt, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamins and minerals

Stage 2: Dietary Re-education

Description

In Stage 2, all the elements of a balanced diet are gradually reincorporated into the program: carbohydrates, proteins and natural fats. The target weight agreed upon with the doctor is achieved in this period of the method.

Throughout the Pronokal Method ®, the team of dieticians-nutritionists work with the doctor at Mato Ansorena Clinics and also offer advice to the patient on a regular basis. The aim is to advise the patient when it is time to consolidate their new dietary habits, as this is ultimately one of the main objectives of the method.

During this phase, which consists of 5 stages (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7), the patient begins a program of reintroduction of the different food groups into their diet. This stage begins when the patient has lost 80 % of the weight agreed upon and recommended by the doctor. The reintroduction of the different food groups is for the patient to acquire healthy and balanced eating habits, which is the main objective of the Pronokal Method®.

Procedure

*Proteins of high biological value (Pronokal ® products).

*Reintroduction of fruit, bread, starches and fats in predetermined stages.

*Complements: salt, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamins and minerals

Objective

At this point, the patient’s goal should be to achieve 80% loss of weight as determined by the doctor.

The main objective of the Pronokal® Method at this stage of rehabilitation is to ensure that the patient adopts a lifestyle centered on good, healthy eating habits.

This stage is the last phase of the method, Phase 8, and focuses on a balanced diet. At this point the patient has finally reached the weight prescribed by doctors, but now it must be stabilized preserved. In order to prevent the patient from gaining weight again, the doctor will calculate their daily needs based on their personal parameters and physical activity so that the patient can follow a balanced diet while avoiding any possibility of relapse.

To ensure the maintenence of their new lifestyle, the patient will receive two years of free support from the team of specialized dieticians-nutritionists, enabling the patient to live a healthy and balanced life.

Objective

The purpose of this stage of Pronokal ® Method is for the patient to maintain their new weight level over time, and it is not considered complete until two years after it is started.

Obesity and overweight are now among the main problems found in the public health systems of industrialized countries. Recent studies show that among Spanish adults (25-60 years of age), one of every two adults are over their recommended weight. The obesity rate is 14.5%, and 38.5% of the population can be considered overweight. This situation has generated an increasing medical and social interest in achieving the correct weight.

It has come to the point that the World Health Organization (WHO) considers obesity and overweight as a worldwide disease: more than one billion adults are overweight, and out of these at least 300 million are obese.