



WOW: Weight & Health Solutions



WOW: Weight & Health Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a keto or low carb diet?
No. Keto and low carbohydrate diets often produces great initial results of weight loss. Unfortunately the majority of that is water loss due to the lack of stored carbs in the body. Since 1 gram of stored carbohydrate (glycogen) stores with it 3-4grams of water, if we burn off 250grams of stored glycogen, the scale may see a weight loss of 250g x 3 or 4 = 750gram to 1kg of weight loss which sounds amazing, except that it's just water and will rebound the moment you eat carbohydrates again.
For WOW, we minimise carbohydrates initially, in order to prioritise fat utilisation, however, as you progress through your journey, more carbs wil be added to your diet so that when you GRADUATE, you can enjoy your favourite noodles, pasta, breads or desserts without fear, guilt or punishment (of additional workouts!)
Is this intermittent fasting?
No. Breakfast is often skipped in 16:8 type of intermittent fasting. However in WOW, breakfast is an important meal. That also means that if you hate, or don't want to eat breakfast, then WOW may not be the program for you. On the other hand, if you are looking to change and improve your eating habits in the long run, then WOW would be perfect. WOW aims to stabilise your blood sugar levels to a range that optimises fat utilisation (burn) so there will be ideal meal times recommended throughout your journey.
Is this a 30 day program? Or how long is the WOW program for?
Although one full cycle is 47 days, the duration of your WOW journey depends on you.
- Your weight loss goals
- Your habits, lifestyle, stress, gut health (See the Four Essential Ingredients)
On average, females lose between 4-6kg in one cycle. For males, its 5-10kg. Or course, we are all different, our food choices are different, our lifestyle and demands are different. Some people only need one cycle. Others who have more to lose, are on medications, have poor gut health, exercise a lot, or have gatherings, business dinners, travel or 'cheat days' in between may take longer.
Please also check out more information about the process of the WOW program here.
What's with the cookie? Is it expensive?
It just so happened that the R&D team of doctors, scientists and biotechicians found that the best way to preserve extracted food nutrition was to keep it as 'food'. This best maintains potency and bioavailability without needing (much) additives and preservatives.
They could have chosen the 'traditional' route of creating pills and tablets, but those would have been huge since there are 37 different nutrients to fuel your digestive organs in order to metabolise fats optimally through the TCA cycle.
Alternatively, the R&D specialists considered injections, since there is such 'respect' for anything that is delivered in this form (think stem cells, vaccinations, and many other medical jabs). However they did consider that majority of us would hate having to inject ourselves so frequently on the program.
So that's why it's a cookie. Because when people ask how did we lose weight? We can respond with "I just ate cookies and followed my consultants recommendations." Watch their reaction: 😮 "WOW!"
(Read more about the ingredients and safety here)Can I just replace WOW cookie with my keto or low carb cookie?
We've actually had family members of different WOW members, decide to copy the diet plan but substitute the WOW cookie for something else. One person used a slice of low carb bread. Another used an expensive Keto cookie. Another used two marie biscuits. All of them didn't lose much weight. Yes, a negative energy balacnce will help lose a kilogram or two initially, but after that, their data stalled and they found it hard to proceed because they kept feeling hungry and the will power suffered as days went by. If you still choose to try without a WOW cookie, let us know your results. Just bear in mind that low food intake with low nutrition can cause serious health issues.
Can I simply not eat the cookie?
Please read about The Science of WOW and the cookie and what it's used for.
One line you shouldn't miss, is this:
"WOW aims to optimise the TCA cycle and prioritise using fat as the main energy source. This cookie protects you from utilising proteins as fuel instead of fats."
Can I eat the cookie if I have allergies?
Wheat, egg and dairy are part of the ingredients to back the WOW cookie. If you have severe allergies to any, then we would suggest you ask your treating doctor about whether this cookie is suitble for you.
Everyone is different. We have members who were told they have egg allergies, but they tried out a few cookies and it seem they were able to eat this cookie without concerns. Other members discovered the WOW cookie was fine even though they had previously done tests concluding gluten sensitivity.
But they are not you, so do medical tests to see if you have a sensitivity, or an allergy first. And if you're serious about trying WOW, ask your consultant politely for a couple of cookies to 'test' out any reactions.
Do I have to avoid any foods on WOW?
Yes, during the consultation and preparation stages, we will inform you of what is good, and what is unadvisable during WOW. There are some foods that aren't recommended during the Losing Phase, but can be added back in during the Transition and Stabilisation Phases.
We suggest eating real whole foods for optimal results. The foods to avoid during wow will include high processed foods (eg almost anything in a packet like biscuits, chips, sausages, chicken nuggets etc) high fat foods (eg pork, cooked salmon and cod fish), high carbohydrate/sugar foods (eg bread, pasta, noodles, dairy), fast foods (eg McDonalds, KFC, pizza etc) and most sauces and dressings that contain sugar, preservatives, additives, flavourings, colourings etc.
Is WOW sustainable in the long term?
Most definitely.
Different people have different definitions of "sustainable". For some, they have accepted that they will forever need to stay on intermittent fasting to maintain their weight and are fine with never having breakfast or brunch.
Others have made peace with the idea that they rarely will indulge in desserts or high sugar and high carbohydrate foods for the rest of their life. They've gotten used to living that way and it feels sustainable for them.
WOW is different type of sustainable. After we graduate, we have freedom to eat as we please. I think that is the easiest type of sustainability. Want pasta? Sure. Smoked salmon cream cheese crepe? Certainly. Chocolate lava cake with ice cream for dessert? Yes please! So long as we don't over do it, in both volume per meal and prolonged 'terrible' eating, your body knows what to do. Our members learnt what to do, and their body has learnt how to metabolise the foods well.
You mentioned no rebound. How?
Our members are members for life. That means long after they Graduate, they can always reach out to their consultant for guidance.
Here are three of the 10 ways we advise to prevent rebound. (Members have privileges!)
- All Green Data: Low % body fat and visceral fat makes it much easier to maintain body weight as excess fats disrupt many cellular and metabolic functions.
- Weigh in daily: Keeping track of your metrics will let you know if you've been choosing sinful foods for 'too long' or over eating often. If you see your weight hovering 2-3kg above your ideal weight, simply going back to eating real foods. Eating similar to what was recommended during the Stabilisation Phase of the program will see it disappear. Most of our members who eat 'proper' for 3-7 days will see their weight fluctuate back down as the body knows what to do.
- Maintain your hydration levels: More than half of our members previously did not drink enough water during the day. For some, getting hydrated was the hardest thing on the program. So to prevent rebound, staying hydrated after you've graduated is just as important as during the program.
I want to lose weight quickly. How soon can I start?
Unfortunately we can't start your WOW journey instantly. Please complete these important steps to begin.
Don't worry, it's easy. We'll guide you through these, just like we do throughout your WOW journey.
- Consultant Call: to ensure WOW is right for you, and you know what to expect and are happy to do your best to the program. YOUR BEST is always good enough!
- Registration: We'll need to register you (Registration name and identification as per official photo identification) because WOW is only sold through certified consultants. WOW is not 'for sale' to the general public for consumption but as part of the WOW protocols.
- Order and Payment: Once registered, we'll order the starter kit for you. This includes one cycle of WOW cookies, the specialised scale and app, and ketone test kit. Delivery of the starter kit can take between 1-3 weeks depending on order volume, shipping and logistics, as well as customs clearance.
- Set up and Preparation: Once you've received your starter kit, we'll make sure you're all set up with the scale, app and know how to track your data. We'll also give you preparation in advance for shopping lists, foods to avoid etc.
- Bye Bye Fats: Let your consultant know your start date, and on DAY 1, weigh in, follow the recommendations and GO GO GO!
What's the investment (cost) for the WOW program?
Remember, this is a personalised, customised nutrition-based weight loss program. As such, it would be best to have a consultation with a consultant.
That way, we can
- Understand your health situation and weight loss goals,
- Give you a better idea of what's involved,
- Advise if WOW is suitable for you,
- Inform you of the investment to transform your body.
If you were referred to this website by a friend, ask your friend who their consultant is. If you came to this website on your own, do reach out to us via the contact page so we can get back to you.
How do I sign up?
You can sign up through the person that recommended you to this website. Speak to them, and also get in touch with their consultant. They will be able to guide you, in person, or remotely (we have easy step by step instructions with videos or screenshots to make this process smooth).
If you found this website through your own research, feel free to reach out via the contact us page so we can bring you through the sign up process.
How do pay?
If you're based in Singapore, PayNow is the easiest and most common way for our members to pay. If you're looking for credit card payment, this is also possible for certain people. Please reach out to your friend who recommended you, or thier consultant to find out the best mode of payment.
How does Wow track data?
We have our own app software and weighing scale that allows you to track your data. You get access to it for life as a member and we encourage our graduates who have completed the program to continue weighing in daily (or so...) to allow you to keep track of your new weight and stabilise it.
How accurate is the data?
If you go for a jog with an iphone, samsung watch, garmin watch and a ring fitness tracker, would all the data collected with regards to heart rate, resipration rate, O2 saturation, steps, calories burnt etc be identical? Whether it is suunto, xiaomi, huawei, fit bit or any other device, the data collected will always vary. So which is right? Or are they all wrong?
All devices use algorithms to track metrics. Weighing scales are the same. Some scales in gyms may be biased to muscle mass to prove gains, while others might have a bias to asian or western populations depending on what data the algorithms were trained.
What is not arguable is that no matter what the 'data' shows, if you lose two pants sizes, obviously something has changed. If you look younger, skin tightens, reduce or even get taken off your chronic disease medications, I don't really think differences in 'data' from brand to brand really matter.
What matters is you're heathier, happier, slimmer and love the new body you deserve!
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