The following may be considered ELIGIBLE to participate in the Get Fit With Mint Weight reduction program, but first must consult with a medical provider regarding the client’s decision to start the program.  If Clients with the following, who have consulted their medical provider and choose to begin the weight reduction program, do so at their own risk. 

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-Age-teens 13-17 years old & Seniors over 65 years               

-Nursing mothers with a baby over two months of age

-Diuretics (water pills) -Gout -Anticoagulant drug (Coumadin/Warfarin) 

-Seizure disorder-laboratory monitoring by PCP required    -AIDS/HIV 

-Stable mental disorders (ex: psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression)

 

 

The following are considered NOT-ELIGABLE.   If you obtain any conditions listed below, under

NO CIRCUMSTANCES you are allowed to participate or continue in the Get Fit With Mint Weight Reduction program.

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 -Women who are pregnant -Severe Chronic renal disease -Server liver disease

 -Heart Attack/unstable cardiac conditions/stroke/mini-stroke/(TIA’s) within 3 months                      -Active disease states-active cancers, acute inflammatory states (acute hepatitis, lupus flare,      acute peptic ulcer disease (PUD), bleeding ulcers)

-Unstable mental disorders (ex: psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression,          suicidal tendencies)  

-Drug and/or alcohol abuse with poor nutritional status

 -Active eating disorders-anorexia, bulimia, etc. -Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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BENEFITS: When properly following the Get Fit With Mint Weight Reduction Program enables weight loss to occur. Benefits of weight reduction may include improved health, both physiological and psychological.  By continuing lifestyle modifications learned during the program, such as regular physical activity and monitoring of dietary choices and portion sizes, chances of weight regain are reduced, potentially improving the likelihood of long-term weight maintenance success.

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RISKS: As with any type of diet program, there are risks of experiencing side effects.  Symptoms that are generally mild and transient, often disappearing during the initial days of beginning a program, may include headaches, gas/bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and light-headedness.  While not a complete list, other less common side effects may include muscle cramps in lower legs, dry skin, brittle nails, hair loss, fatigue, changes in menstrual cycle and fertility, and increased risk of recurrence or development of gout, gallstones, or existing gallstones become symptomatic.