Tackling and solving the problem of obesity
The challenge.
The dangers of obesity are known, the treatments and management protocols well documented.
New drug therapies and surgeries continue to improve outcomes but the broad solution remains the same.
- Eat healthy,
- Exercise regularly,
- Hydrate and get a good night’s sleep.
However, this often complex facet of our lives consumes us all to varying degrees. Getting healthy, staying healthy, being healthy… sounds simple enough but what about your mood and energy levels each day?
More than 1/3 of Australian adults are classified as obese and this number is predicted to double by 2030. For every obese person the physical, mental and social struggles impact all areas of their life. The toll this takes is substantial and cannot be understated.
Professional practitioner supported weight management provides sufferers with more than a directed eating program. Dietitian’s guide and support their clients through the myriad of information, dietary options and health issues. Although there is much information available online, many people struggling with their weight have reached their capacity to make this change and taking on new information is difficult. Some of the barriers to accessing professional help from a qualified dietitian are cost, logistics of getting to appointments, shame and not wanting to admit there is a problem.
Our solution.
MEForMe is a digital dietitian. An online application based on Monique Etkind’s life’s work with her clients in private practice. The MEForMe app combines Monique’s successful framework of coaching, professional resources and unique brand of care and personalised management plan available digitally 24 hours, 7 days a week.
MEForMe has been created to help those who have not been able to find an eating and health plan that works for them. People disenchanted with poorly developed diet programmes, food delivery services, fad diets, tracking tools, unused gym memberships and everything in between.
We have built our carefully researched app based on years of successful application for thousands of clients. It is for anyone who is struggling to feel good about themselves and their body and wants and needs help. You won’t need to travel to an appointment or get time off work to do it. We have removed any social or cultural pressure you may have about talking to someone about your weight or your eating habits. You won’t feel embarrassed talking about how much you weigh or how hard you find things.
You definitely don’t need to worry about “stripping off” in front of a stranger.
MEForMe will help you overcome your struggle with weight by providing something that speaks to all aspects of the challenge. The food, your tastes, how you feel, how you live, what you do and who you are. The professional support of the app will help you overcome the struggles you may face to make healthy changes with an evidence based framework, motivation, food ideas and inspiration. Probably most importantly of all, your digital dietitian in the MEForMe app is a non-judgmental carer and never runs out of steam. MEForMe is for you.
Tackling the struggle with weight and obesity – one day at a time.
What really matters is how you feel when you wake up every day. What your energy and mood is like through the day. How you cope when difficult things happen. How you feel in, and about, your body can be the make-or-break card here.
MEForMe focuses on 4 components of wellbeing.
- Your weight,
- Your mood,
- Your energy and,
- Your sleep.
The weight is a number we use as a guide, but how you feel matters more. The scales don’t tell the whole story. There is not a lot we can control around us, but we can control what we eat and drink. Fuelling yourself with nutritious food will fill you up in every way. Your hard days will still come but you will feel better because you made a good choice with your mind and your body will know it and show it.
MEForMe supporting you through your weight and healthy eating and living: 24-hours-a day, seven- days-a-week.
The how
The 4 components of wellbeing (your ‘vitals’) – your weight, your mood, your energy and your sleep – are managed and supported through individualised meal plans based on your food preferences, shopping lists with recommended products, daily diary and texts from Monique Etkind with supporting coaching videos and audios from Monique on every topic and situation she knows (from experience) you may need extra support. Advice on eating out, holidays, travel, food on the go, afternoon snack attacks…. you name it, she’s thought of it and your MEForMe app includes a coaching tool and informative resources to give you more than a little help. The app is designed to be used all day, at each meal and at any time you need to make a choice or need support for whatever reason.
Apply for the MEForMe APP today to enjoy healthy tomorrows.