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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do each of the 3 Phases of the Program last?
Can I extend the program past the allotted time?
How long has the program been going?
How much does the Program Cost?
What payment methods are accepted?
Is there a payment plan available?
Do I need to join a gym or do lots of exercise?
Can this program be done long distance?
How are the Client Coaches trained and what role do they play?
What role does the psychologist play?
You talk about using food to heal, what does that mean?
Are there special foods that will cost a lot?
Do I have to drink shakes or eat soups from a package?
I travel a lot, can I still do this?
How long do each of the 3 Phases of the Program last?
Phase 1: which takes someone from their starting weight until they are very close to their target weight, varies dramatically. For instance if they only need to lose 10kg, they might only be in Phase 1 for 5-6 weeks. However if they need to lose 50kg it may take 6 months or more. Either way, Adventures can support them through this.
Phase 2: lasts 20 days only. This is the Phase where a wide variety of foods are introduced in certain amounts to the program. This is done to take your metabolism out of a weight loss phase and into weight stabilization to prepare you for the future. This step is critical to lasting success.
Phase 3: lasts for life. This is simply a guideline for healthy 
happy living, not any sort of diet, simply a guide to keeping all that weight off forever.
Can I extend the program past the allotted time?
In the unusual circumstance where you needed to extend past the normal support period (either 20 or 52 weeks depending on plan chosen), we are able to extend your fully supported program for only $100 per month. Note: you must continue to follow the plan and be proactive in working with your coach to qualify for this extension.
Can anyone do the program?
Whilst we will accept applications to join our programs from any person aged 18 or over, we then review your application carefully to see if you qualify to begin. There are some medical conditions that we cannot accept. We are totally focused in slimming you down and improving your health, not in just finding another client. We have built our reputation client by client, and though we are small, we are highly successful at what we do.
How long has the program been going?
The program was launched in 2006 and has since helped several thousand clients in 7 countries to lose weight and improve their lifestyles. We have received lots of praise from clients and our founder has authored a best selling book “7 Secrets The Weight Loss Industry Will Never Tell You”. We were designed as a high service, “boutique” program for people who were fed up with the hype and failures of most mass market programs and just wanted a real program with real and lasting results.
How much does the Program Cost?
The cost of the program varies depending on which Lite-N-Up plan you choose, (click here to view details including current pricing). The plans include all blood tests and full client coach support etc. for either up to 20 or 52 weeks. We also offer a “Duo” plan for couples doing the program together at a 
reduced investment.
What payment methods are accepted?
Visa - Mastercard – EFTPOS – Cheque – Direct Deposit into Adventures account.
Is there a payment plan available?
Yes, we have several options available to assist. Our payment options can be viewed here.
Are there any other costs?
Only the cost of whichever Pharmanex supplements are recommended, usually around $35-45 per week (billed monthly by Pharmanex directly).
Why do I need supplements?
When we are losing weight the body produces more “free radicals” (toxins) as the fat is burned off, it is the reason many people feel so bad and get flu like symptoms on “diets”. Our experience and testing shows clearly (as do clinical trials) that both general health and weight loss are increased dramatically by the use of high quality, targeted nutritional supplements. We have arranged for all our clients to be able to have the Pharmanex brand (which Dr Ryan has used in his practice for over 10years) supplements delivered directly to them at thesamewholesale rates that we pay at Adventures.
Do I need to join a gym or do lots of exercise?
No, in fact we ask you NOT to do any additional exercise until you reach Phase 2 of the program. Exercise is very important to fitness and health but during your initial phase of weight loss excess exercise can actually slow down your weight loss and make it harder to stick exactly to your eating program. We will introduce some simple physical activities to help you get fit and tighten up later on when you are ready to enjoy using your body again.
Can this program be done long distance?
YES, the Adventures program was specifically designed from the ground up so it can be done by people anywhere. We now have clients in 7 different countries as well as all Australian states in cities and regional areas following the program with great success. The support structure is in place to effectively do this.
How does that work?
Simple, visit the website www.adventuresweightloss.com and get all the information (or phone and talk with a trained consultant), then download the application form (or complete online) and send in with payment details etc. We will then contact you by phone, discuss your situation and get the appropriate blood tests arranged locally. Once we receive your blood tests back, our doctor prepares the eating plan and client folder. They are sent by overnight bag followed by an in depth initial support call with your assigned client coach. Ongoing weekly email and phone support then occurs with the assigned coach and the client. Web support is also available on our members section page so you can enter in your weight etceach week and track your progress with your own on-line weight loss chart.
Of course if clients are local to a client coach, then this can be done face to face as well if you wish.
Do I have to see the doctor?
There is no need for clients on this program to see Dr Ryan face to face. With the pathology test results and extensive medical questionnaire, Dr Ryan has all the tools he needs to prepare your personal meal plan. If you have any medical questions or complications down the track, your client coach will contact him for a response.
How are the Client Coaches trained and what role do they play?
ALL of our client coaches have successfully completed the same program you are doing, that is the first major training step for them. After that they have completed ongoing training sessions with our doctor and our consulting psychologist as well as our founder, author Graham Park. Plus they attend certification level courses with psychotherapist and author Dr Blair-West. Your coach is there to do just that, to coach you to be successful in your own weight loss adventure, to make your journey to a new and slimmer you more achievable. They cannot do it all for you, but they will be there beside you, encouraging you forward every step of the way. Your coach will call you at a pre set time each week to support and guide you. They will also spend time with you when you first receive your program to go through it all with you and get you started. You are also welcome to contact them during the week with any questions or concerns.
What role does the psychologist play?
Annie Barkl is our consulting Psychologist. She has assisted in putting the plan together and has trained our consultants to be the best they can be when assisting each client. Annie is available to meet with clients either in person (if they are based in Brisbane) or over the phone. However this price is not included in the overall fee. To find out the special prices to speak with Annie Barkl, please contact your client coach.
NOTE: Adventures does offer regular webinars and phone conferences with our consulting Psychologist for clients on our “Ultimate” plan. These are offered at no extra cost forthose clients.
You talk about using food to heal, what does that mean?
Nature is very smart, our bodies are designed to heal themselves (what happens when you cut yourself?) BUT in modern society we are eating ourselves sick and actually suppressing the body’s natural ability to heal with the types and amounts of foods, drinks and environmental stressors we are exposed to. The Adventures program uses one of Australia’s most experienced environmental doctors (Dr JB Ryan, with over 45 years experience) to design a custom eating plan based on your medical history and comprehensive blood tests. This eating plan is designed to remove stressors on your system and gently detox your metabolism, allowing your body to begin healing itself again. The use of natural foods in specific balance is actually acting like a “prescription” for rejuvenation. Please be clear that this is not just some “quick fix” diet. This is a program for optimal health in which you will also lose heaps of weight and increase your energy levels.
Are there special foods that will cost a lot?
Our clients consistently report that they actually save hundreds of dollars each month and cannot believe how much less they spend as we reduce the processed (and highly expensive) packaged “foods” from their shopping cart. This is actually the most common feedback we receive from clients.
Do I have to drink shakes or eat soups from a package?
The Adventures programs are specifically designed to eliminate highly processed foods and let your metabolism heal itself so you can not only lose weight effectively but more importantly, so you can keep itoff forever!
To do thiswe will have you eating “real” food that you can buy from any supermarket, butcher or greengrocer. We want to rekindle your connection with “real” food and have you enjoying the bounty of healing foods that taste great and help make us slim.
We will not be asking you to drink lots of shakes or eat other highly processed packaged chemical concoctions that pretend to be food!
Do I need to weigh foods?
During the first 2 phases of this program you will need to weigh foods, although with modern digital scales this is a breeze and takes seconds.
We do this for 2 reasons:
1. So that you are getting the precise amounts of proteins, fats and carbs to stay in balance and on track.
2. To teach you portion control, after weighing things for awhile you become reeducated to visually knowing the right amounts of food for you.
I travel a lot, can I still do this?
Yes, in fact our founder spent more than 3 weeks on the road in the USA with a teenage daughter (with the normal likings for junk food) while he was on the program and still lost weight. A number of our clients travel extensively on business or pleasure and still succeed. We will help you with strategies to use when eating out or travelling. Thanks to the magic of mobile phones, your client coach is only a call away wherever you are travelling to.
