Why is it so difficult to maintain a healthy diet?
Because most people try to follow plans that don’t fit into real life.
Work
Children
Stress
Dinners
Little time
In the end, food becomes just another
source of guilt. And this cycle repeats itself.
Maybe you identify with one of these situations:
- You've already started several diets.
- You don't know exactly what you should eat.
- You live between restrictions and exaggerations.
- You have low energy during the day
- You want to take care of your health, but don't know where to start.
- You feel a lack of dietary organization
The problem is not the food.
It’s trying to live a life that isn’t yours. No plan works for
long when it requires a routine that is impossible to maintain.
That’s why, at the Instituto Médico Privado, we do exactly the opposite.
First we understand the person. Only then do we build the plan.
Como Funciona
A cirurgia bariátrica consiste em técnicas que reduzem a capacidade gástrica e/ou alteram o metabolismo digestivo, promovendo perda de peso sustentada e a regressão de doenças associadas. Graças aos avanços técnicos e à experiência acumulada do cirurgião, este procedimento apresenta baixas taxas de complicações e resultados clinicamente comprovados, quando aliado a um compromisso de mudança de hábitos e acompanhamento clínico contínuo.
Uma Nova Etapa de Vida
Mais do que uma intervenção isolada, a Cirurgia da Obesidade representa o início de uma nova etapa de vida, marcada pela recuperação da saúde, confiança e bem-estar.
Meet the Nutritionist
Leonor Louçano Lopes
Nutritionist | CP 6316N
With a degree in Nutritional Sciences from the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto (FCNAUP), Leonor believes that nutrition must adapt to the person, and not the other way around. Her approach is scientific, personalized, and built from each patient’s reality, considering habits, routine, goals, and life context.
The focus is not on rigid diets, but on creating sustainable dietary strategies that can be maintained day-to-day. More than just indicating what to eat, she accompanies each person in building a more balanced, conscious, and healthy relationship with food, through active listening, empathy, and nutritional education.
- Why choose an appointment with Dr. Leonor?
- Meal plan adapted to your routine and goals.
- Close monitoring and adjustments throughout the process.
- Approach based on scientific evidence.
- Realistic strategies, without extreme restrictions.
- Integration with the multidisciplinary team at Instituto Médico Privado.
Acompanhamento Clínico Contínuo
No Instituto Médico Privado, cada caso é avaliado de forma individualizada, com um plano terapêutico centrado na pessoa e nos seus objetivos a longo prazo.
FAQ
've already tried several diets and always end up back at the same point. Can the appointment help?
Yes. Often, the problem is not a lack of willpower, but trying to follow plans that don’t
adapt to your reality. The appointment seeks to understand your routine, your habits,
and your goals to build a strategy that you can maintain in the long term.
Is the appointment only for those who want to lose weight?
No. The appointment can also be recommended for anyone who wants to improve their diet, increase energy levels, organize their eating routine, boost body
treatments, or simply take care of their health more consistently.
I have a very busy routine. Will I be able to follow the meal plan?
That is precisely one of the goals of the appointment. The meal plan is built
according to your routine, schedules, and needs, so that it is realistic and possible to
integrate into your daily life.
I feel like I eat very little and still don't see results. What could be happening?
Each organism responds differently. There are several factors that can influence this
process, such as eating habits, body composition, routine, or health conditions. The
nutritional assessment helps to understand what might be hindering your progress.
Will I have to cut out all the foods I like?
No. The appointment’s approach seeks to create a balanced relationship with food.
The goal is not to live on restrictions, but to find a sustainable meal plan adapted to
your lifestyle.
How long does it take to start feeling improvements?
Each person has a different pace. Rather than looking for quick results, the
monitoring is designed to promote consistent and lasting changes, respecting the
needs and goals of each patient.
Can the appointment help me have more energy and organization in my daily life?
Yes. A proper diet can contribute to improving energy levels, facilitating meal organization, and promoting greater well-being, always through a plan adapted to your reality and your goals.
Google it
You don't need to start another diet.
You just need a plan that makes sense for your life.
Instituto Médico Privado
Rua Sá da Bandeira, 562, 1º Dtº, 4000-431 Porto
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