Phase III - The Transition Planning Phase

The transition phase begins with about a week to go in the program (Note: Modification Phase is still occurring). Participants work with ILWM counselors to adapt the new learned behaviors to life outside the clinic. The move from the regimented and ideal environment of the residential program to the often hectic and unstructured world of everyday life is a critical one for long-term success. This is another place where ILWM, your home for weight loss, differs from other residential weight loss centers. Most residential programs are successful when it comes to engaging their clientele and helping them make modifications in their life. However, once they are on their own, old habits creep back and it becomes evident that true lifestyle change did not occur. This is why most of the residential programs offer programs for return visitors. There is a significant chance you will put back on a significant amount of the weight you lost and then you will return for a tune-up. ILWM aims to have participants be successful the first time through; it is because of this that we see this stage as the most critical of the process. The transition will be personalized to your living situation to make the transition as seamless as possible. Special classes and counseling sessions will help to ease the transition and maximize participants’ chance of success.

An integral part of the Transition phase is ILWM’s Personal Health Integration Plan (PHIP):

Each participant receives a Personal Health Integration Planner (PHIP) which puts all of their test result and strategic health recommendations at their fingertips. It serves as a road map for their health on a very granular level and details how the member should integrate new pro-health habits into their lifestyle. Included in the PHIP are:

• Health screening examination results
• Personal health and professional goals
• Detailed information on the individual's medical history (personal and family)
• Lifestyle habits and job demands overview
• Exercise Plan
• Nutrition Plan
• Self-Care guides
  • Mind-body (e.g., breathing techniques, muscle relaxation, guided imagery, meditation)
  • Personal Growth & Spirituality
  • Physical Environment Strategies and Tactics
• Pharmaceutical and supplement regimen review and plan
• Preventive medicine plan

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