FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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THE DOC'S PRESCRIBED WEIGHT LOSS MEALS
The Doctor’s Kitchen Australia has partnered with Lite n' Easy to deliver the Doctor's prescribed weight loss meal plans across the country to more Australians.
You will need to place your order on a weekly basis by logging into your account via the Lite n' Easy portal (you can start here) and we recommend viewing the seasonal menus here.
Which of the Doc’s menus should I choose for my weight loss meals?
Once you have been prescribed a calorie intake by your Doctor, you can select a menu that suits you and your individual preferences.
How to order the 1000 Calorie prescribed meal plan?
The 1000 calorie meal plan is a bespoke, lower calorie offering for our Doctor’s Kitchen customers. It is made up of our Lite breakfast and lunch plan which provides 800 calories (300 breakfast + 400 lunch + 100 milk), combined with a smaller dinner option in the form of a Lunch Favourite.
Please see below instructions to order:
- If you are a new Lite n’ Easy customer, set up an account. If you are an existing Lite n’ Easy customer, log in and place an order.
- Select Meal Plans Calorie Based and Add Pack.
- Select 1200 Calories Per Day, click continue.
- Select 5 Day, Breakfast and Lunch, click continue.
- Click continue.
- In the Additional Meals and Snacks page, select Lunch Favourite (5-Pack), click continue.
- Choose your meals for the week and confirm your order.
Please note the Lunch Favourites meals can differ in calories, so please select a meal that best aligns with your calorie goals.
How to order the 1200 Calorie prescribed meal plan?
The 1200 calorie meal plan is a full 5 day meal plan which includes everything you need for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks each day. The only extra thing you need to buy is milk.
- Breakfast & morning snacks: 300 calories.
- Lunch & afternoon snacks: 400 calories.
- Dinner: 400 calories.
- Milk (or calcium-enriched milk alternative) allowance: 100 calories.
You’ll get to eat the right foods in the right portions throughout the day and you get your daily 5 serves of veggies and 2 serves of fruit simply by enjoying a huge range of delicious meals as part of our complete solution.
Please see below instructions to order:
- Select the Meal Plans Calorie Base and Add Pack.
- Select 1200 Calories Per Day, click continue.
- Select 5 Day, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Click continue.
- Choose your meals for the week and confirm your order
How to order the 1500 Calorie prescribed meal plan?
The 1500 calorie meal plan is a full 5 day meal plan which includes everything you need for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks each day. The only extra thing you need to buy is milk.
- Breakfast & morning snacks: 450 calories.
- Lunch & afternoon snacks: 550 calories.
- Dinner: 400 calories.
- Milk (or calcium-enriched milk alternative) allowance: 100 calories.
You’ll get to eat the right foods in the right portions throughout the day and you get your daily 5 serves of veggies and 2 serves of fruit simply by enjoying a huge range of delicious meals as part of our complete solution.
Please see below instructions to order:
- Select the Meal Plans Calorie Base and Add Pack.
- Select 1500 Calories Per Day, click continue.
- Select 5 Day, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Click continue.
- Choose your meals for the week and confirm your order.
Why are the Doctor’s prescribed weight loss meal plans only 5 days?
The Doc’s weight loss meal plans are not intended to be a long term meal replacement plan. It is intended to be a short to medium term educational service with professional guidance so that people can start to live, eat and experience appropriate portion controlled and nutritionally complete food on a daily basis.
We recommend breakfast, lunch and dinner for only 5 out of 7 days to encourage you to start putting into practice from the very first week what you have been seeing, eating and living on the previous 5 days with the Doc’s weight loss meals. We have found that encouraging the changing of behaviours in this way and getting you to do it on your own for at least 2 days a week has significantly contributed to the success of our patients losing the fat and keeping it off in the long term.
Why are the Doctor’s prescribed weight loss meal plans set?
The weight loss meals are based on the total amount of calories that you Doctor has been prescribed. Changing meals within the set weight loss plans as displayed online will impact the calorie intake per day.
Can I swap meals around in the Doc’s weight loss meal plans?
Each day of the Doc’s weight loss meal plans is based on the total number of calories prescribed by your Doctor. So, if it suits you to eat your dinner meal at lunch time and your lunch meal in the evening, that’s okay.
What if I order less than three meals a day or snacks?
The total number of calories is based on ordering 3 meals a day (i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks (if required).
If you order less than 3 meals a day or if you leave out snacks where required, you will need to make up these calories using your own food. We also recommend that you track your calories to ensure that you don’t exceed the number of calories as prescribed because it will impact on the progress and success of your weight loss and or health goals.
How much weight will I lose?
Everyone loses weight at different rates depending on their age, gender, weight and level of exercise. Healthy, long term fat loss is achieved when you lose from 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week. This is what our plans are aimed at achieving. We recommend regular exercise and in particular strength training with the help of the Doctor's strength training workout plan or with a tailored plan created by an exercise physiologist or personal trainer to help achieve and maintain fat loss.
What is the importance of checking in with the Doctor while on the Doc’s prescribed weight loss meals?
Our Doctors measure and closely monitor your body fat loss and muscle mass to help boost your metabolism and achieve your optimum health outcomes.
The success of your fat loss or achieving your health goals, relies on you checking in with our Doctors at least once a fortnight. The frequency pf reviews sometimes changes depending on your Doctor’s recommendation. At each consult, our Doctors will monitor your body fat, metabolic rate, and muscle mass so that you burn maximal amounts of fat, and improve your metabolism without compromising your lean muscle.
Why is it important to begin an appropriate strength training program?
Our Doctors are focused on dropping your body fat and visceral fat, while importantly doing their utmost to help you maintain your muscle for metabolic health. Maintaining your lean muscle mass is vital for weight loss because as your muscle mass increases, the rate at which you burn calories increases which is reflected in an increase in your basal metabolic rate (BMR). This process helps you reduce excess body fat levels and lose weight in a healthy way and importantly keep it off for the long term.
Strength training is important for fat loss because lean muscle helps you burn more calories at rest. The more muscle you have the higher your metabolism.
How much does it cost to begin the Doc’s prescribed weight loss meals?
The initial cost is your chosen Doctor’s initial consultation. We recommend that you enquire with the individual medical practice of your preferred Doctor for their list of fees. You may also be eligible for a Medicare rebate on the cost of the consultation.
You can locate your nearest Doctor using our Find a Doc locator.
What if I have a food allergy?
If you have an anaphylactic reaction to any ingredients used in any of the products created by Lite n' Easy we unfortunately are unable to accomodate your order.
We recommend checking the ingredient list for each meal on the Lite n' Easy website thoroughly before consumption. Please contact Lite n' Easy if you are still unsure.
Will I receive exactly what is set out in the images?
The meals are packed and portioned according to weight, which means the quantity/pieces may vary to the images.
Can I eat the Doc’s meals if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
We recommend that you consult with a medical professional or medical specialist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before commencing any of the meals or products.
Are all of the Doc’s weight loss meal plans delivered on the same day?
Yes! All of your meals for the week will be packaged in a refrigerated box and delivered at the same time. You should refrigerate your meals upon arrival and as soon as possible, and can even freeze the meals to extend the shelf life (though we recommend eating them fresh).
What does the Use By Date mean?
Your meal must be eaten by the Use By Date. Lite n' Easy intentionally labels their salads and fresh components with use-by dates that correspond with the assigned day from your menu.
How will I be charged for the Doc’s weight loss meals plans?
You’ll be charged when you place your order through Lite n' Easy every time your order.