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CHANGE FOR GOOD
For many people, weight management is a tough, very
personal and frustrating experience. Some have spent much of
their adult lives 'on a diet' and have usually read everything,
tried everything and heard everything all before, but have
struggled to find solutions which provide anything more than
short-term success. Can OurPath change all that?
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T
he OurPath programme
draws on the latest
behavioural change
science to support people
to do just that. It combines
a variety of tried and tested elements into
one holistic package - going beyond just
diet and exercise, it also looks at thought
patterns, behaviours: sleep and stress
management, for instance. It is part of a new
breed of healthcare sometimes described
as 'digital therapeutics' - a variety of apps
and services which offer evidence-based
and personalised behaviourial therapy to
address healthcare challenges.
The OurPath programme is fuelled by an
experienced team of health coaches who
bring their wisdom, knowledge and expertise
to help people with setting and reaching
personal weight goals by building healthier
daily habits. And it does this by harnessing
the power of the smartphone that 8 in 10
of us have in our pockets# - delivering an
innovative programme in a novel, convenient
and accessible way via an app.
Get chatting
Ahead of the start date, a recipe book
and guidebook is mailed out and new
starters enjoy a one-to-one introductory
call with their coach so they can get to
know each other. New starters are asked
to take some preparatory steps including
reading articles, clearing cupboards of
ultra-processed foods and doing a food
shop (basic shopping list provided) to
make sure they are set up for success.
Each Monday, small groups of new
starters begin the programme together,
and via the app, can begin chatting with
their group and asking advice from their
health coach.
The health coaches themselves are
all registered nutritionists or dietitians,
and the nutritional advice they provide is
simple, effective and evidence-based. But
the health coaches also bring a valuable
human element to the programme:
an understanding, encouraging voice
when you're facing the challenges and
temptations that daily life throws your
way; or a friendly cheer when you have
had success.
Get learning
The 12-week OurPath programme is
tailored around individual needs and
is designed to equip participants with
new knowledge and skills. The health
coaches prompt and encourage their
groups to read the bite-size daily in-app
articles. These are designed to stimulate
conversation and questions about topics,
encouraging a deeper understanding of
how everyday habits and food choices
can be used to create meaningful
Could OurPath help change
your lifestyle, for good?