Whether your goal is to lose weight, detoxify and cleanse your body, or address a serious health concern, our TLC – Ultra Lite Program provides you with the exact tools, science and support you need to implement and stick to your new lifestyle changes.

What is the TLC – Ultra Lite Program?

Dietary modifications, a personalized exercise program, targeted nutritional supplements…. These and other Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC – Ultra Lite) will help you take control of your health, and look and feel better than you have in years.

Most of our chronic health challenges, such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease, are caused in large part by our everyday behaviors — what we eat, our activity level, and how we handle stress. And although you probably know what you should be doing in each of these areas, knowledge isn’t enough. Old habits die hard, and changing the way you’ve done things for years is no easy task.

That’s where TLC – Ultra Lite, comes in. Whether your goal is to lose weight, detoxify and cleanse your body, or address a serious health concern, the TLC – Ultra Lite Program provides you with the tools and, perhaps most important, the medical support you need to implement and stick with lifestyle changes.

How Does TLC – Ultra Lite Program Work?

Have you tried every diet in the book yet you’re still unable to achieve permanent weight loss? You may well have some underlying issues that need to be addressed, and that’s where our program differs from other programs. Dr. Ettinger and his staff will look for undiscovered medical conditions that may have made it difficult for you to lose weight in the past.

We’ll start by testing your thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, and other blood markers that can have significant effects on weight and energy level. And because many medications are linked with weight gain, we’ll evaluate your drug regimen. We’ll also rule out sleep apnea, acid/alkaline balance and other health challenges that can contribute to weight problems.

Diagnosing and correcting these underlying factors will not only facilitate weight loss but also make a significant difference in how you feel today and for years to come.

Not a Diet but a Lifestyle Change

Next, you’ll spend time with your certified TLC – Ultra Lite educator (coach), who will become your greatest ally on the road to wellness. You’ll work together to identify specific problems and get started on your personalized program.  Your personal educator will also provide you with a workbook and handouts with recipes, menu suggestions, and tips for staying on track.

Targeted nutritional supplements, medical foods, and, of course, exercise, are other integral parts of the program. These components not only help you reach your goals faster but also encourage overall health and well being. Your TLC –Ultra Lite educator will help you get started on these aspects of the program as well.

Your TLC – Ultra Lite Educator: Your Partner in Health

Support and follow up is of utmost importance, especially during the initial stages of the TLC – Ultra Lite program, and your personal educator will be there for you every step of the way. You will have regularly scheduled appointments with your TLC – Ultra Lite educator to monitor your progress and provide further instruction and inspiration.

In addition to checking your weight, we will also periodically test your body composition, or ratio of fat to lean body mass. This is a far more important indicator of health than weight alone. Anybody can go on a calorie-restricted diet and lose pounds, but the real goal is to spare lean muscle mass, lose fat and keep it off. The improvements you’ll see in your body composition will motivate and assure you that you are truly making significant enhancements in your health.

What Conditions Benefit From Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes?

• Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
• Diabetes/pre-diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Hormonal imbalances
• Mood and memory problems
• Osteoporosis
• Weight control

Contact Us

For more information on Advanced Healing Center of Orange’s proven programs for weight loss, detoxification, and rejuvenation, contact us at (714) 639-4360 or e-mail us at info@advancedhealing.com.

Come See Us

Advanced Healing Center of Orange is located 630 S. Glassell St #103, in Orange, CA. If you would like to learn more about enrolling in our Therapeutic Lifestyle Change – The Ultra Lite Program, call (714) 639-4360 to make an appointment today.

Dr. Marcus Ettinger – weight-loss, pre‐diabetes and diabetes reversal program

Orange County Weight loss – The UltraLite program is designed to aid those looking for help with weight‐loss, pre‐diabetes and/or diabetes reversal. Unlike the majority of other weight-loss programs, all of the food you will be eating are readily available and are most likely already in your pantry and refrigerator.  There is absolutely no need or requirement to buy any special foods. for this weight-loss program. The best part of following the UltraLite program is that you can even prepare the same meals, you eat, for the rest of your family – weight-loss and a happy, health family too. The UltraLite meal plan stresses a proper balance of high quality, lean proteins, vegetables, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and essential fatty acids.

The UltraLite (weight‐loss, pre‐diabetes and diabetes reversal) program is based on a protein (muscle, internal organ, and immune system) sparing, modified diet that promises to never leave you feeling hungry, is completely safe, and is easily maintainable ‐ for life. The UltraLite meal plan is designed to promote body fat loss while maintaining lean muscle mass and healthy body tissues. Those in the know, like myself, understand that your metabolism is unique to you and one diet does not work for everyone. Your personal program is monitored daily through a simple at home method. Using simple and tested guidelines, weight management is structured, safe, and most of all, consistent. Your results will be easy to see on the scale and in your weekly measurements, done at our office.

In fact, the results will speak for themselves. In the first week, those on the UltraLite (weight-loss, pre-diabetes  and diabetes reversal) program have lost between 4 to 10 pounds. 2 to 6 pounds should be lost every week thereafter. In fact, utilizing a simple morning urine test, every day, enables you to see, in less than 20 seconds, if you are burning body fat and losing weight. A positive test means your body has achieved a mild state of ketosis1, which is a very good thing and a substantial motivator to stay faithful on the program. Being in ketosis validates that the UltraLite (weight‐loss, pre‐diabetes and diabetes reversal) program is working and that you are in a state of losing body fat, another very good thing.

Because the UltraLite meal plan is nutritionally balanced, your muscle tone should improve as you lose body fat and weight. Most people, including myself report feeling fabulous (follow my ongoing, UltraLite journey here). As a matter of fact I have never felt better than when I am in ketosis, mentally and physically! Exercise is not mandatory to lose weight but it is mandatory to maintain and/or build muscle tone, strength and definition. The type of exercise you choose is totally up to you, but I personally recommend a combination or cardio and weight training.

1 Ketosis in this context is where you burn fat for energy rather than sugar [glucose] or protein

The initial phase of the UltraLite (weight-loss, pre‐diabetes and diabetes reversal) program begins with an initial 4 page questionnaire (fill one out today) followed by a comprehensive one hour, private consultation. During this visit you will also receive a professional digital kitchen scale, ketone test strips, 5 weeks of supplements packets, an in depth UltraLite program manual, private access to my UltraLite website and weekly health oriented e‐mail bulletins. From there a 5 to 10 week program using the dietary concepts, specific supplements, home monitoring and weekly in office, private follow‐ups are included (initial consultation will determine program duration).

The supplement packets: are an organic whole food concentrate, which ensures adequate daily mineral, vitamins and carbohydrates. Packets are taken four times a day, and are designed to minimize hunger, promote detoxification and aid in fat‐loss. As you work toward your goal‐weight, adjustments may be made to enhance active weight‐loss while developing a personalized strategy for permanent stabilization of your weight.

Once you reach your goal‐weight, you will be placed on a well‐balanced maintenance program, with periodic check‐ups, to help insure you maintain all the wonderful gains you will have achieved.

The UltraLite (weight-loss, pre-diabetes and diabetes reversal) program is very simple, extremely safe, competitively priced, overseen by myself and my wife, Stephaine, a certified personal trainer and fitness expert. As an added level of confidence, the UltraLite (weight-loss, pre‐diabetes and diabetes reversal) has given over 1,000,000 people a new life to enjoy, by teaching them to think about how they are eating and apply these principles to their food choices and portion sizes.

Although being overweight increases the risk of developing many other health problems, its treatment is often not a covered medical expense and we do not accept insurance assignment for any part of the UltraLite (weight-loss, pre-diabetes/diabetes reversal) program. Logically, it would make scene that insurance companies would want to help because those who lose excess weight report improvement in tiredness, stress, anxiety, depression, irritable bowel disorders, insomnia, aching joints, headaches, diabetes, elevated cholesterol and lack of motivation.

Call us at (714-639-4360) or e‐mail Stephanie (uliteoc@hotmail.com) to get the details, answer questions, and be sure you’re a good candidate for the UltraLite (weight-loss, pre-diabetes and diabetes reversal) program.

Low Glycemic Lettuce Wraps

INGREDIENTS:

Ground Turkey – 120 grams
Mushrooms – 35 grams
Lettuce – 60 grams
Tomatoe – 30 grams
Avacado – 50 grams
Jalapeno – 20 grams
Cilantro – 1 Tbsp
Low Fat Mayonnaise – 1 Tbsp
Habanero Hot Sauce – to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 Tsp
Sea Salt
Pepper

PREPARATION:

1.  Chop up mushrooms, jalapeno (keep both separate), tomato, avocado and cilantro.

2.  In a small bowl combine low fat mayonnaise and habanero hot sauce.

3.  In a non-stick pan add 1 tsp EVOO, mushrooms, jalapeno and ground turkey.  Saute until cooked.  Add sea salt and ground pepper to taste.

4.  Place lettuce cups on a plate, divide turkey mixture evenly and top with the chopped tomato, cilantro and avocado. Finish off the lettuce wraps by pacing the habanero mayonnaise on top.

January 15, 2010 – Fuburary 13, 2010 

Age: 45 years, 5 months 

3 weeks to go until my Sonoma wine tasting trip, then 4 weeks until we leave for an all inclusive trip to Puerto Vallarta.  My goal as of today will be at 10% body fat by the end of March and somewhere between 155lbs and 160lbs.  I will have to add 45-90 minutes of cardio, per week into the equation, along with 3-4 hours of weights.  This is very doable.  I can’t wait for next months pictures.   

My mom says it's just baby fat.

Here is an interesting observation: Since I’ve been on this program I have been sharing my story with everyone I know, meet or have as a friend on the net.  You know how many people have said, “you know, I would like to lose a few pounds too and get back into shape?”  One!  And she signed up today to complete the program.  My conclusion, which may be right or wrong, but I feel it’s more correct than not – most people are satisfied with their current weight and level of health.  Either that or they have gotten so used to how they look and feel that change is not in their reality.

You would think that most people would want to live a long and healthy life, and take proactive steps to guarantee that it would be that way, when they’re seniors.  For some reason it’s not working out that way.   As an example: Most of my friends are in there mid-forties and have known me for over 20 years.  The number of those friends that has asked me for advise or help, one or two.   Now maybe it’s because they think of me more as their buddy, than as a doctor, but they know what I do, how I look and how I act.  So, really there are no excuses.

That’s my two cents for the day.

I still feel great, energy high and sleeping good. There are no cravings and I have to force myself to eat all the food Ultra Lite want me to. Lunches are the hardest. I fill-up very quickly. It’s not a bad thing, as I will eat the rest an hour later for a snack.

So, I wanted to see how my body would respond to a cheat day, as I know somewhere along the program a patient may have cheat day.  It might be a wedding or birthday and they will not want to follow the program on that day.  I wanted to see what that would do to me having already been on the program for almost two weeks and having a pretty good diet beforehand.

Friday night I had a friend over and we had some wine (3 glasses of Carol Shelton’s Maple Zin).  My breakfast,  lunch and dinner Friday was per the program.  The only cheat, Friday, was the wine.

Saturday morning I woke-up and weighed in at 163.5, 1.5 lbs down from the day before.  A ketogenic diet can cause a lot of water loss.  So that combined with the alcohol, I became quite dehydrated. I drank 44oz of water between 7am-12pm before I ever went to the bathroom.  For breakfast Saturday I had a Ultra Lite sanctioned meal.

Now the ultra-cheat.  For lunch the family went to Oggi’s for a pepperoni pizza and beer.  I had three pieces of pizza and a 16 ounce Torrey Pines IPA, yummy.  For dinner we went out with some friends to the Lazy Dog Cafe in Orange.  I had a 22 ounce Stone IPA, braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes and vegetables.  For desert, a little vanilla ice cream.

The let down.  Sunday morning I weighed in at 167.5 lbs., a net gain of 2 lbs (I’m not counting water weight lost the day before).  I went from 163.5 to 167.5 in one day.  That’s 1.5lb of water lost between Friday night and Saturday morning,  back, and 2 lbs of water and food from Saturday lunch and dinner.

By Tuesday I was back on track and lost an additional .5 lb to 165 lbs.

The moral of the story is this: it doesn’t pay to cheat when you are trying to lose weight.  I came back quickly, but I am also starting from a body fat and weight point that most others won’t be at.  A cheat day for them may take a full week to get back into ketosis and back to losing weight.  It’s not worth it and I learned to not try that again.