Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Program - Phase 1

94% of graduates of the 3 Phase Healthy Weight For Life Program achieve a clinically significant reduction in joint pain (Ref 1)

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Phase 1 provides all of the proactive support, resources, education & KicStart VLCD needed to experience first-hand the improvement that can be achieved in just six weeks.

Supports weight loss, strengthening and activity giving you the opportunity to start to live pain-free.

Reduced upfront costs, with ongoing treatment options available at the end of Phase 1.

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Scientifically proven to reduce joint pain

Review how the program is recognised globally to reduce knee/hip pain in the scientific literature below.

Care Team Proactive Monitoring & Support

The HWFL Care Support Team are your expert partner in reducing your osteoarthritis pain (knee/hip).

A specialised multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, dietitians, occupational therapists, nurses, diabetes nurses & program navigators. They work with you to ensure you are supported & confident as you progress through the first six weeks of the program.

Our friendly team are on hand every business day to provide monitoring, 2-way support & personalised advice as you reduce your osteoarthritis pain.

"...received everything (sachets and kit) that was promised including weight loss..haha The girls have been in touch as much as I’ve needed and if I needed more, I rang them"

Kathy B

Signifigantly Reduced Hip Pain + HWFL Graduate
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HWFL Portion Planning & Lifestyle Modification System

A 5-10% weight loss is clinically proven to aid in significant osteoarthritis pain reduction. Refined & developed for over a decade, the HWFL Toolkit is designed to assist you to reduce weight, change habits & overcome your joint pain. The HWFL Toolkit includes:

Week-by-week Guide

The HWFL Week-by-Week Guide is the book that forms the backbone of the HWFL programs. It has been carefully designed to be read week by week throughout the program and maps out the complete journey making it easy to follow the process. Topics covered in the book include:

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A common mistake many people make with the evening meal is unconsciously consuming a larger portion than they need.

By using the Portion Planner Disc and following the instructions provided in HWFL Week-by-Week Guide you can reduce the energy content of your evening meal by around 50% without going hungry or feeling like you are on a diet.

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Take control by filling the lunch and snack box each day with your choice of great tasting healthy food to help you:

  • Resist the temptation to snack on high energy foods when you are stressed, bored, sad or excited. Snack on the healthy contents of your lunch and snack box instead.
  • Be less susceptible to enticing food and drink advertising

Filling and re-filling your drink bottle (aiming for up to two litres each day) with plain water and drinking from it regularly throughout the day will help you:

  • Maintain your hydration and minimise the risk of mistaking thirst for hunger – surprisingly a lot of people confuse the two and overeat as a result
  • Reduce the likelihood of drinking high energy fruit juices, fruit smoothies, full fat flavoured milk drinks, soft drinks or sports drinks when you are thirsty
  • Avoid spending money on expensive bottle water
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The HWFL waist circumference measuring tape is useful when tracking your progress towards, or sustaining, a healthier waist target. Excess weight carried around the abdomen is an independent risk factor for multiple chronic diseases.

A waist circumference of 88cms for women and 102 cms for men is a health goal.

 

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An important key to successful weight loss and weight maintenance is finding ways to avoid feeling hungry, getting bored and managing the desire for snacks.

Any combination of low energy density 'Free Foods" can be consumed at any time during the day because they do not contain enough food energy (kilojoules or calories) to have a significant impact on body weight.

This means you can enjoy really great food without compromising your eating plan.

Portion Planner Disc

A common mistake many people make with the evening meal is unconsciously consuming a larger portion than they need.

By using the Portion Planner Disc and following the instructions provided in HWFL Week-by-Week Guide you can reduce the energy content of your evening meal by around 50% without going hungry or feeling like you are on a diet.

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Lunch and Snack Box

Take control by filling the lunch and snack box each day with your choice of great tasting healthy food to help you:

  • Resist the temptation to snack on high energy foods when you are stressed, bored, sad or excited. Snack on the healthy contents of your lunch and snack box instead.
  • Be less susceptible to enticing food and drink advertising

Water bottle

Filling and re-filling your drink bottle (aiming for up to two litres each day) with plain water and drinking from it regularly throughout the day will help you:

    • Maintain your hydration and minimise the risk of mistaking thirst for hunger – surprisingly a lot of people confuse the two and overeat as a result
    • sports drinks when you are thirsty

 

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Platter of assorted fresh vegetables with dip

Free Food and Drinks

An important key to successful weight loss and weight maintenance is finding ways to avoid feeling hungry, getting bored and managing the desire for snacks.

Any combination of low energy density 'Free Foods" can be consumed at any time during the day because they do not contain enough food energy (kilojoules or calories) to have a significant impact on body weight.

This means you can enjoy really great food without compromising your eating plan.

"The results I have achieved are fantastic... I found the program easy to follow. The support offered is fantastic and the pain in my knee is nowhere like it was...I have lost 16kgs"

Denise B

Signifigantly Reduced Knee Pain + HWFL Graduate
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KicStart VLCD + Shaker

Phase 1 looks to reduces joint pain with motivational weight loss of around 5-6%. Coupled with new skills and habits, we build an achievable, long-term healthy lifestyle.

Week 1-6 includes 84 KicStart™ VLCD shake or soup meal replacements, 2 meals a day, usually breakfast and lunch. Phase 1 includes tips & tricks to maximise your enjoyment of the shakes.

The third main meal during Phase 1, usually dinner, is a portion-controlled normal meal prepared using the Healthy Weight For Life tools and education.

There are six delicious shakes and five tasty soups, which have successfully contributed to reduced joint pain through weight loss, for over 10 000+ Australian's.

Included in your Phase 1 delivery is your KicStart Shaker, which is used to quickly prepare the KicStart shakes and soups. It incorporates tips and tricks when making KicStart shakes & soups as well as washing instructions.

"...loved the shakes & soups, found it easy to adapt into my life"

Lea H

Signifigantly Reduced Knee Pain + HWFL Graduate
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SUTJP Strength, Mobility & Pain Management

Phase 1 includes the Stand Up To Joint Pain program. These exercises have been designed to strengthen the muscles around the joint. This medical intervention has proven to reduce joint pain.

Exercises are group by intensity level (3), the activities they assist in reducing pain (e.g up/ down stairs, in/out car) and when they can be accommodated into your daily routines (watching TV, brushing teeth etc)

Phase 1 includes

  • SUTJP Booklet with step by step instructions for over 40 graded exercises.
  • Step-by-step instructional videos that match the book.
  • Resistance exercise tubing for use during some of the exercises.
  • Hot/cold pack for short term relief of pain and stiffness.
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"...I started with a lot of pain and I have finished with minimal occasional pain.  I feel fit and healthy & I am sure it is because of the strengthening exercise"

Deb M

Signifigantly Reduced Knee Pain + HWFL Graduate

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Digital Member Hub - Tracking & Education

"The high level of structure in the early days makes it easy to change the old habits... online support was wonderful and supportive. "

Linda P

Signifigantly Reduced Knee Pain + HWFL Graduate

The epicentre for your HWFL Journey.

  • Be supported & communicate with our friendly Care Team. The Care Team proactively monitor your progress & help you to reduce your joint pain.
  • Set your personal goals that align to a reduction in osteoarthritis knee & hip pain.
  • Be empowered with educational resources - exercise videos, healthy recipes, nutritional information & weekly educational guides.
  • Track & review your progress including weight, strength & activity, joint pain/symptoms & health indicators.

FAQ

Have more questions? Please get in touch with one of our team

"I have nowhere near the pain I had, I am much lighter than I was... It is a program well worth the commitment, both physically and mentally. I just feel so much better."

Denise B

Graduate with significantly reduced knee pain

"...starting with the VLCD sachets and slowly graduating to normal food has been excellent for good fast initial results"

Suzanne N

Signifigantly Reduced Hip Pain + HWFL Graduate