How It Works
Rewind is a 2+ year clinical and behavioral program that helps folks put Type 2 diabetes into remission. Delivered virtually, members work closely with a medical doctor, a registered dietitian, and a team of peers over the entire program.
The Reset Phase
What To Expect
In the first three months, called the RESET phase, you’ll meet with a member of your coaching team every month to check on your progress and review short-term goals. During this time we utilize a low calorie diet that promotes rapid weight loss (up to 15% in 90 days). We simplify the process using nutritionally complete meal replacements which simplify meal planning/options, and allow you to see your motivations and environment more clearly. And importantly, you won't be in this phase for too long!
You’ll also tackle 1-2 lessons per week that will help you understand and make the changes that will set the groundwork for your metabolic reset.
Your Biology
You will see early on changes in biomarkers of cardiovascular and metabolic control such as reductions in your blood sugar and HbA1c, reductions in blood pressure, and reduction in liver fat. Most Rewind members achieve improved glycemic control and reduce or eliminate medications during this 12-week phase.
The Transition Phase
What To Expect
After achieving 15% or more weight loss, you’ll move into the Transition phase for the next month or two (depending on your weight loss progress and goals), where we gradually reintroduce regular food and increase physical activity.
Over the course of a few months you can expect managed incorporation of food groups, working closely with your Dietitian Coach based on your specific caloric limits, choices, preferences, and progress.
During this phase you start to develop your plan and system to keep the weight off. Our Coaches and Physicians work with you step by step, combined with supportive tools, curriculum and team-based workshops.
You'll also have continual support from your clinical and peer team as a source of enouragement, tips and ideas during the Transition to help ‘normalize’ the experiences and feelings around reintroducing food.
Your Biology
Members continue to lose some weight during the transition phase, though more slowly due to the introduction of additional calories through regular food.
HbA1c and other measures are repeated at this phase to assess the impact of weight loss on your health conditions.
The Sustain Phase
What to Expect
After you’ve fully transitioned back to regular food, you move into the weight loss maintenance phase, the longest and most important phase of the program. We know losing weight is one thing, but keeping it off is a whole other challenge. We believe in science over willpower, finding the right systems and tools to continue the behaviors necessary for sustained success.
Rewind is all about the long-term. Going off insulin or putting diabetes in remission in 12 weeks feels incredible. Reaching the 1-Year Strong Medal, and then 2 year, 3 year, and 4 year markers is even more of an achievement. This is how we’ve built our team and program — to help you keep the weight off for good.
Your Dietitian Coach continues to work with you every step of the way to sustain your progress and build a system that works for you. Clinical monitoring and regular Physician access provide the best care.
And our Mentors, team workshops, even legendary Ambassadors like Desmond Howard, are encouraging and supporting you.
Your Biology
New weight set points are established by the body in this phase. Each member’s body develops new regulatory mechanisms around activity, sleep, and nutrition/calorie intake. Your clinical team will provide continual guidance and support as you build a system and approach that works long-term.
