
SHAPE Program FAQs
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Program FAQs
Find answers about starting the program, food choices, supplements, follow-up visits, and reviewing your goals with our team.
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SHAPE Food, Supplements
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Getting started6
How do I get started?
Call our office to arrange a consultation. Bring your health history, goals, and questions so the team can discuss whether the program fits your needs.
How much does the SHAPE Program cost?
Contact the clinic for current pricing. Ask what the package includes and about any separate costs for visits, testing, SHAPE Drops, or the guidebook.
Can I buy SHAPE Drops online and do the program on my own?
SHAPE Drops are provided through the clinic as part of practitioner-guided care. Ask about the current process and the support included before you purchase.
Can I follow the program without SHAPE Drops?
Discuss the nutrition plan and supplement separately with your clinician. Ask what each part involves, what evidence supports it, and whether the proposed plan is appropriate for you.
How is SHAPE different from other programs?
The clinic describes a whole-food nutrition protocol, a Program Guidebook, SHAPE Drops, and practitioner follow-up. Compare the costs, food guidance, evidence, and support with your needs.
What is the SHAPE Program?
It combines the SHAPE Nutrition Protocol, SHAPE Drops, and practitioner guidance. Ask the team to explain each component, its limitations, and the current visit schedule.
Food & daily routine14
What can I eat on the program?
Your Program Guidebook describes the food plan. Discuss food preferences, allergies, dietary requirements, and how the plan will meet your nutrition needs.
What if I feel very hungry during Phase I?
Tell your clinician promptly if the food plan leaves you persistently hungry or unwell. Ask whether your intake and the plan need to be reassessed.
What happens if I eat something outside the plan?
Discuss the situation without treating it as a failure. Ask how to continue with a realistic routine and whether the food guidance needs adjusting.
What if I have little appetite?
Tell your clinician if reduced appetite makes it difficult to eat enough. Review your symptoms and nutrition needs before continuing a restrictive plan.
Can I drink coffee or tea?
Discuss your usual caffeine intake, symptoms, and the program's current food guidance. Ask what changes, if any, fit your individual situation.
Can I drink decaffeinated coffee?
Ask how decaffeinated drinks fit the current food plan and your preferences. Bring any questions about caffeine or ingredients to your clinician.
Can I fast during the program?
Discuss fasting with your health care professional before trying it, especially if you have a medical condition or use medicines. Ask whether the plan provides enough food for your needs.
Can I continue taking communion?
Tell the team about your religious practices so they can discuss how the food plan can accommodate them.
Can my massage therapist continue using their usual products?
Discuss product ingredients and any skin sensitivities with your therapist. Ask the program team to explain the basis for any product restriction before changing your routine.
Can I exercise during Phase I?
Discuss your current activity, food intake, health history, and exercise goals with the team. Agree on suitable activity and what to do if you feel unwell.
Can I drink diet soda or other low-calorie drinks?
Ask how these drinks fit the current nutrition plan and your preferences. Discuss a drink routine you can maintain rather than relying on a drink alone to determine progress.
Can I drink alcohol during the program?
The plan excludes alcohol during Phases I and II. Discuss the current guidance, your medicines, and any health considerations with your clinician.
Can I follow the program as a vegetarian or vegan?
Discuss a plan that fits your preferences and provides enough energy, protein, and other nutrients. Ask whether a registered dietitian can help adapt the food guidance.
Which skincare products can I use during Phase I?
Use products that suit your skin and discuss allergies or irritation with the relevant clinician. Ask the program team to explain any suggested restrictions and their evidence.
Health & supplements14
What should I do if I notice a possible side effect?
Speak with a health care professional about symptoms after starting a supplement or changing your diet. Do not assume they are a harmless detox response. Stop a suspected supplement if a clinician advises you to.
What are SHAPE Drops?
SHAPE Drops are a dietary supplement used within the program. Ask for the current ingredient list, label directions, and information about suitability before using them.
Can I take part while using prescription medicines?
Review the plan and supplement with your prescribing clinician before starting. Do not change prescribed treatment or doses on your own.
Can I take part while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Discuss dietary changes and any supplement with your obstetric or other treating clinician first. Do not assume a product is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Can my child follow the program?
Ask your child's health care professional before considering dietary restrictions or supplements. Children need advice that accounts for growth and nutritional needs.
What if I have had cancer or am receiving cancer treatment?
Discuss the full program and supplement with your oncology team before starting. Keep them informed about all supplements and dietary changes.
How long will a bottle of SHAPE Drops last?
The supply depends on the current bottle size and directions. Ask the clinic for a supply estimate based on the label and the plan reviewed with your clinician.
What if I miss a dose or stop the Drops for a few days?
Follow the current label instructions and ask your clinician or pharmacist how to resume. Avoid guessing a catch-up dose or increasing the amount on your own.
Could SHAPE Drops affect my birth control?
Ask your prescribing clinician or pharmacist to check the current ingredient list against your contraception. Do not assume a supplement has no interactions.
Can I follow the program while on hormone replacement therapy?
Review the supplement and food plan with the clinician prescribing your hormone therapy. Continue the treatment and monitoring they recommend.
What if I have had gastric bypass surgery?
Discuss the plan with your bariatric care team before starting. Bring information about your surgery, nutritional requirements, and prescribed supplements.
What if I have thyroid disease and weight concerns?
Keep your thyroid clinician involved and continue prescribed care. Discuss weight concerns, the food plan, and the supplement rather than assuming the program will correct thyroid dysfunction.
Could my prescribed medicines interact with the Drops?
Have your pharmacist or prescribing clinician check the current ingredients against your medicines and other supplements. Only your prescriber should decide whether treatment needs changing.
Can I continue using essential oils?
Discuss the product, how you use it, and any skin or breathing reactions with your health care professional. Follow product directions and do not assume that natural means safe.
Goals & progress7
Will the program help me lose weight?
Weight change varies from person to person. Discuss a realistic plan and the factors affecting your weight rather than expecting a guaranteed amount or timeline.
How long will I be on the program?
The program is planned for at least six weeks. Your clinician will discuss the planned length, review points, and whether continuing makes sense for your situation.
If I restart, do I need to repeat the preparation days?
Review your previous experience, time away, and current health with the team. Ask for an updated plan rather than assuming your previous instructions still apply.
What if I am struggling to follow the plan?
Talk about the practical challenges at your follow-up visit. Discuss food access, schedules, appetite, and support so you can agree on manageable changes.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
There is no guaranteed amount or timeline. Agree on individual goals and review them with your clinician rather than comparing your progress with another person's.
What about loose skin after weight loss?
Skin changes vary. Discuss concerns and any proposed treatment with a qualified clinician; the program cannot promise how your skin will respond.
What if my weight loss reaches a plateau?
Review your progress and goals with your clinician. Weight is one part of the discussion; ask whether your routine or care plan needs adjusting.
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Prepare for a consultation
Discussing Program
Suitability and Costs
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List your priorities
Write down what you want to understand about the food plan, visits, supplement, and costs.
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Share your care history
Bring medicines, supplements, diagnoses, and the clinicians involved in your care.
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Confirm the plan
Ask for clear instructions and agree when to review your experience.
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