Inge Kauffeldt answers the most frequently asked questions What food should you eat? You should have a diet that is nutritionally and correctly put together and which provides full coverage of proteins, vitamins and minerals, even though the amount of food, i.e. calorie/energy amount is less than what you previously have been used to eating. Why is the programme so effective? What makes the diet work so outstandingly, is partly the nutritionally correct programme, and partly the psychology and discipline behind it. This cannot be achieved alone at home, where you make your own rules that can be quickly changed. Having to answer to another person and the entire group, and not having the opportunity to do anything really wrong, makes the weight loss possible. Can you attend one meeting, just to see what takes place? Yes, you can. You are always welcome to come and hear and see how the instruction occurs. How do I become a member? It is not necessary to enrol beforehand. You can just attend a meeting and then enrol. New members can start every week. What takes place at the meetings with TWC? The first time you participate, the diet programme is thoroughly gone through. You then participate in weekly weight control meetings. After the weight control, you meet under relaxed conditions where the consultant answers any questions about the programme and provides ideas and inspiration for the coming week. How long is the membership valid? Your membership is valid as long as you wish to participate. You can, at any time, stop if you no longer wish to attend. When you have achieved your ideal weight, you are always welcome to attend as often as you like, without payment. Thus, in principle, it is a free, lifelong membership. How do I find my ideal weight? This is set, together with the consultant, based on your age, height and bone structure. Are there others who will see how much I weigh? No, your weight remains a secret between you and the consultant. Do I need to participate in the instruction every time? If you are prevented in remaining, you can just be weighed. But for your own sake, it is a good idea to remain and gain any information possible since experience has shown that this increases motivation. What if I am unable to attend? If you can document your absence, just bring that along with you the next time, then it will not cost you anything. In addition, you have the right to hold 5 weeks holiday a year without any cost or requirement for documentation. Can my family eat the same food as I do? Yes, of course they can. You must eat a quite ordinary and varied diet with lots of vegetables, fruit, fish, milk products and lean meat. But you are also given recipes for cakes and desserts that you may eat. What about parties, birthdays or a Friday night out on the town? Is that over now? It does not have to be. Most restaurants serve food that suits our programme. But with other festive gatherings, you must either be sure that you are able to eat some of the food served, or you could choose not to eat some of the food. Before you leave home, it is a good idea to eat a good portion of vegetables, so you will not be tempted too much. When do you close for the holidays? We close for 4 weeks in July and the last 2 weeks in December.
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