What is Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - ?
What makes Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - so exclusive?
What distinguishes Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - from all other diets?
What are the different packages?
How does it work?
What if I'm allergic to a particular food?
What benefits/results can I expect from Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - ?
What if I don't need to lose weight?
What is the average weight loss?
How long before I can expect results?
Will I gain weight back once I complete the programme?
What if I have High Cholesterol?
What if I have diabetes?
Isn't 30% fat too much in my diet?
Should I take supplements?
Should I eat three meals and two snacks even if I am not hungry?
Should I eat before working out in the gym?
Is it ok to eat rice, grains and pasta?
What should I drink?
Can I drink alcohol?
How does the food keep fresh for the duration of the day?
How will Definitive Reflections deliver if I don't have a doorman?
What do I do with empty satchels and used gel packs?
How is the food heated?
What is Definitive Reflections Cancellation policy?
What if I go away for the weekend?
What if I pause and resume at a later stage?
When will you charge my credit card?
How do I start?
When can I start?
What is Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - ?
Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - is London's most exclusive fresh food delivery service. We deliver a healthy, unique and convenient dining experience directly to your doorstep. Whether you are interested in weight management or improved health, or simply have neither the time nor inclination to cook, Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - will be dedicated to working with you to achieve your goals.
TopWhat makes Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - so exclusive?
The essence of our service is to combine the elements of fine dining, convenience and diet related health in such a way as to complement high profile lifestyles. We understand how demanding our clients' time is, and therefore we have put together a number of purpose-built packages for you to choose from. DR is able to offer you the support mechanisms to manage your wellbeing, we can offer you priority appointments with our highly acclaimed resident nutritionists , life coach and Personal Trainers as well as access to some of the most exclusive clubs across London. All this coupled with the fact that our service is extended to a strictly selected and very limited clientele, we ensure that we can offer our clients a menu of almost limitless variety, and client service of unsurpassed quality. Our service is tailor-made in every respect, with packages to suit your lifestyle created by your own personal team of chefs, and an individually assigned client service manager who works around your busy schedule to deal with any day-to-day particulars (such as placing orders or suspending deliveries).
What distinguishes Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - from all other diets?
Our menu has been designed around the principles of hormone delivery adopted from the Zone Diet. The ratio of macronutrients (that is carbohydrate, protein, and fat) in the meals we eat holds the key to permanent weight loss and optimal health. Understanding the rules that control the powerful biochemical responses generated by food is essential to dietary construction, and the very essence of the Zone Diet. Definitive Reflections knows how to control these responses, and hence utilises the true power of nutrition.
Our food is used to maintain a favourable hormonal balance, especially among insulin (stimulated by carbohydrate), glucagon (stimulated by protein) and the superhormones known as eicosanoids (stimulated by fat). Like any technology, this is governed by rules. This dietary technology has defined boundaries, and works within strict scientific principles, so as to keep eicosanoids in healthy balance. The cardinal rule to achieve this with medicinal-like precision is to maintain a constructive ratio of carbohydrate, protein, and fat in each meal serving: this ratio being 40:30:30 respectively.
Definitive Reflections proposes a diet that is a protein-adequate, carbohydrate-moderate, low-fat concept, rich in fruit and vegetables. We take the guesswork out of your weight loss / health management program, eliminating the need for advice, willpower, self-sacrifice, calorie counting, food shopping and preparation.
What are the different packages?
Definitive Reflections has put together a number of pre-constructed packages to suit your needs. All packages have a slightly different make-up to suit both males and females. Be it weight-loss (Lifestyle Package), weight management (Standard Package) or health and convenience (Corporate and Partner Packages), we have packages that tailor for your every need. There is also an option for Self Choice where you can put together your own daily menus from a choice of over 200 options combining flavour profiles from all over the world. If you have allergies, food intolerances or would simply like an added layer of support you can opt for Special Needs. Our resident nutritionist will design a package entirely bespoke to you.
How does it work?
Our clients receive all their meals for the day freshly prepared by their personal team of chefs, delivered to their home or any chosen location before 6am each morning, any day of the year.
What if I'm allergic to a particular food?
We invite clients with food allergies or dietary intolerances to opt for our special needs package. This will give you the opportunity to discuss your needs with our resident nutritionist who will construct a varied program exclusively for you.
What benefits/results can I expect from Definitive Reflections - dieting concepts - ?
Results largely depend on which program you have opted for as well as how much commitment you have put into your lifestyle change. The proposed benefits of the Diet should be noticeable within the first two weeks although individual results may vary; these including maximum body fat weight loss, the promotion of lean mass, increased and consistent energy levels, decreased sugar and carbohydrate cravings, freedom from hunger, improved alertness and mental focus, improved sleep and overall well-being.
What if I don't need to lose weight?
Some of our packages are designed for the purpose of having a healthy-eating convenience tool such as the Corporate Package. With this package you will be responsible for your own evening meal yet able to ensure that you are eating healthy choices during the day. The Standard program is designed to help you maintain a healthy weight rather than encourage body fat loss.
With all our packages we emphasise that weight loss is only one of many reasons to eat in the Zone. There are countless other benefits associated with our program, such as promotion of lean mass (becoming toned) improved overall health, greater energy, better mental clarity, not to mention the convenience and indulgence of our service.
What is the average weight loss?
The average client may lose approximately 8- 10 lbs per month, however results will vary from client to client. It is important to remember that if you are on the Corporate Package try to make your evening meal choices a sensible one. Don't sabotage all the hard work you do in the day!
How long before I can expect results?
In the first few weeks clients can expect higher energy levels and a significant decrease in hunger and carbohydrate cravings. During the first week you may lose up to 4 lbs of water and body fat loss. Client results do vary, however most people lose approximately 1 - 2 lbs a week of body fat thereafter. It is important to remember that weight loss should not be your primary objective - rather a loss of body fat and a feeling of general well being should be your goal.
Will I gain weight back once I complete the programme?
Definitive Reflections is a healthy eating plan as opposed to a Diet. Our philosophy is Eat Well - Live Well. Everything in moderation is the key to the Zone, and conforming to Definitive Reflections concept is something you can continue to do even at home. We aim to incorporate healthy eating and general well being into your life and you can continue to do this even when you have finished or are on pause from the program.
What if I have High Cholesterol?
Definitive Reflections meals are all meticulously balanced so as to enable you to lower your cholesterol. High Cholesterol is not a result of eating foods high in cholesterol. This soft waxy substance is essential to brain chemistry, memory and formation of cell membranes and hormones. It is harmful when it forms into a plaque that builds up in the arterial walls. The cause of this build up is the intake of unfavourable carbohydrates that insulate insulin. Definitive Reflections meals use largely favourable carbohydrates in all our meals.
What if I have diabetes?
The Zone Diet was originally developed to help people with diabetes and heart disease. This program will be safe for both Type I and Type II diabetics. Type I diabetics will see their insulin dosage greatly reduced almost immediately and should be working closely with a health care professional. For Type II diabetics this is the perfect diet because it corrects elevated insulin levels and you will have much improved blood sugar control by following the program.
Isn't 30% fat too much in my diet?
This denotes that 30% of your energy intake will come from fats. It takes fat to burn fat and we need an incoming supply of dietary fat as part of our diet. Definitive Reflections meals are made using monounsaturated fat which helps to slow the entry of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. By having fat in the diet it will stimulate the hormone Cholecystokinin (CCK) which tells the brain to stop eating. It is very easy to overeat on a low fat diet!
Should I take supplements?
Our meals already promote an excellent base of vitamins and minerals being based on The Zone Diet. We do recommend fish oil as a wonderful source of essential and health-promoting omega 3 fatty acids. The other supplement recommended is extra vitamin E, since the diet is still a low fat concept and most dietary vitamin E comes from fat.
Should I eat three meals and two snacks even if I am not hungry?
Definitely! The program is all about the hormonal responses to food. If you don't eat everything that is provided, this hormonal balance will shift and this can have adverse effects. You will also want to keep your metabolism up by eating regularly. By eating all your meals you will not feel hungry and therefore it will be easy to follow the program. Don't forget that we will have calculated your daily nutritional requirements so we advise you to eat all your meals including the snacks because the meals provided regulate your body's response to insulin and this is what will keep you in The Zone.
Should I eat before working out in the gym?
Yes! Eating one of your provided snacks 30 minutes before working out assures that you will access the hormonal benefits of being in The Zone, which means that you will burn body fat.
Is it ok to eat rice, grains and pasta?
What makes our program so special is that no foods are excluded. Everything is balanced to your requirements. If you are going away and want to stay in The Zone you can still follow a healthy eating plan by eating everything in moderation. When consuming carbohydrates the best choice is always vegetables and fruits. Rice, bagels, pasta and sweets have a higher glycemic index which means that they contain more sugar than the more beneficial carbohydrates found in vegetables and fruits.
What should I drink?
Water should be your main beverage. The caffeine and artificial sweeteners found in coffee, tea and some soft drinks can have a negative effect on your insulin and should be kept to a minimum or totally avoided. Try to use decaffeinated options
Can I drink alcohol?
Alcoholic drinks contain high sugared carbohydrates. Alcohol increases insulin levels, which sabotages your weight loss efforts. You can have alcohol but remember to drink in moderation. If you are having wine without food try to combine it with some protein such as low fat cheese.
How does the food keep fresh for the duration of the day?
Definitive Reflections provides each day's food in a bespoke ambient-controlled satchel, enabling you to take your food to work or elsewhere. The temperature within the satchel is controlled by state-of-the-art thixotropic gel packs that can keep food at refrigeration temperatures for up to 15 hours.
How will Definitive Reflections deliver if I don't have a doorman?
You can provide a duplicate key to the exterior door of your building to your Client Service Manager when they visit you to complete your Personal Profile. Alternatively if you live in a gated house you can provide us with a Gate Code in order to gain entry. You can also provide us with details should you wish for the food to be delivered and left in a particular place, other than outside your front door. Definitive Reflections can also deliver to any nominated address (please check with the organisation in question first) before 6am in the morning, so you can have your delivery waiting for you at your gym or at work.
What do I do with empty satchels and used gel packs?
Each night, we request that you leave your satchel and gel packs outside your front door. We will replace the empty satchel with a new one filled with your fresh food for the next day. Should you forget to leave your bag outside you will receive a reminder call from the Client Services Team who will kindly request that you leave both bags outside the following night.
How is the food heated?
Every Definitive Reflections meal is packaged and immaculately presented in a microwaveable container. All your meals will have already been cooked by your chef so if required, they can be eaten cold. However, they can be heated through in a microwave should you so wish. We recommend that you take the lid off the container before heating and only heat for 2- 3 minutes. When oven heating we would request that you remove your meal from its container, pre-plate it, and heat until hot throughout.
What is Definitive Reflections Cancellation policy?
We require a minimum engagement of 5 days service, (although we do recommend to stay on the programme for two weeks to experience maximum results.) Your Client Service Manager will remind you towards the end of your programme and you can simply renew your order or pause and resume at a later stage. 72 hours notice prior to delivery should be given to cancel an order, and this is not chargeable, however should an order be cancelled within 72 hours of delivery, you will be eligible to pay a cancellation fee anything up to the total cost of that day's food.
What if I go away for the weekend?
Simply contact your Definitive Reflections Client Service Manager 72 hours prior. They can pause and resume your delivery days. For example if you are going away for the weekend and will not require food delivery on Saturday and Sunday simply let us know before 12 midday on the previous Wednesday.
What if I pause and resume at a later stage?
You can return to Definitive Reflections fresh food delivery programme at any time. If you would like your Client Service Manager to visit you they will be more than happy to do so in order to update your client profile. Alternatively if you are short of time you can call and quote your client reference number and password and resume your deliveries.
When will you charge my credit card?
You will receive your food in lieu so far as Definitive Reflections will charge your Credit Card on the Friday after you have commenced ordering. You will only be charged for meals that you have ordered for that week. A statement and receipt will be posted to you at the end of each week.
How do I start?
Getting started is simple. You can either join online by following the 4 easy steps or by phoning our dedicated client service team. We require each client to complete a personal profile detailing weight, height and activity level as well as a UK credit card and a London delivery address before joining.
When can I start?
There are a number limited places left with Definitive Reflections and we would urge you to join today in order to avoid disappointment. Please allow 72 hours between placing the order and commencing of the food delivery.