BH Foundations Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching in Baltimore, MD
A house without a solid foundation is destined to crumble to the ground. At Belcara Health, we want to not only help our patients achieve their health and wellness goals, but understand the meaning behind the programs, plans, and tools we add to their arsenal. Enter our BH Foundations program, a custom nutrition and lifestyle coaching plan incorporating research-based tools and comprehensive education from our wellness specialists. Let us guide you to your most vibrant quality of life with our holistic approach to wellness.
Our custom nutrition and lifestyle coaching program is designed to rejuvenate your wellness, vitality, and energy using a multifaceted, research-based approach.
With the guidance and support of our functional medicine and dietetics team, this program will inform, educate, and prepare you for a life of health and vitality.
Here are the core approaches of BH Foundations:
If you struggle with weight issues, hormonal issues, sleep issues, gut issues, or, you’re just looking to understand how to best eat and live for your body to function optimally, this is the program for you.
This 40-day program includes:
In 40 days, we will provide you with coaching, guidance, and education on topics like:
At the same time, you will be actively working with our registered dietitian and clinical team to make changes in your diet and lifestyle in order to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
This isn’t simply a diet plan or a handout; this is a collaborative way to provide you with the tools to reach your goals and the skills to thrive for life.
Our coaching program provides comprehensive support that can have positive impacts on a wide range of conditions and concerns, including:
Our comprehensive approach ensures that you receive a plan tailored to your specific needs, helping lay the foundation for lasting improvements in health and quality of life.
BH Foundations is ideal for individuals seeking to optimize their well-being and take control of their health. Whether you’re struggling with weight management, hormonal imbalances, sleep disturbances, or gut health challenges, our program offers tailored guidance to help you overcome these obstacles. It’s also perfect for those who simply want to understand how to eat and live in a way that allows their body to function at its best. With expert support and a customized approach, this program empowers you to achieve lasting vitality and a lifestyle that truly supports your unique needs.
The BH Foundations program at Belcara Health can deliver transformative results for patients who adhere to the program, helping them optimize their health and wellness. Participants may notice improved energy levels, better sleep quality, enhanced digestion, and an overall sense of enhanced well-being. Other benefits include sustainable weight management and a renewed sense of vitality as you learn how to make nutritious food choices and adopt supportive lifestyle habits. This comprehensive program empowers you to take charge of your health, and those who continue to follow these healthy practices can extend these benefits long term, maintaining their progress and feeling their best for years to come.
Contact us today to learn more about how BH Foundations can help you lose weight and gain confidence.
Yes. While the basics of reducing chronic inflammation remain the same, each person will require different modifications based on a variety of factors, including: the body composition analysis, results of diagnostic testing, a medical history review, and the personal goals of the individual. This is why we have a team of experts who understand how to utilize the information gained through both objective and subjective data to construct an optimal plan.
During the BH Foundations program, you will take part in either in-person or virtual classes covering a variety of topics curated to help you understand the how and why behind your recommended nutrition and lifestyle changes. These classes range in topics from practical how-to’s, like how to make a great smoothie, to important overarching concepts, like inflammation. We’re not prescribing bandaids at Belcara Health; we’re setting you up for a lifetime of health and vitality; you play an active role in maintaining that lifestyle for years to come.
We will provide you with a recommended meal plan created by our Registered Dietitian. She will walk you through the plan and can make adjustments based on your personal recommendations and preferences. During these 40 days, we will also teach you how to create your own meal plan to suit your body's needs, lifestyle, time restraints, family, etc. Remember, we are building the foundation of a healthy lifestyle by teaching you the skills necessary to make it solid and long-lasting. Meal planning is an essential skill you will want in your arsenal for years to come.
While many of our patients report consistent weight loss and we can customize if weight loss is one of your goals, it is important to note that BH Foundations is NOT a weight loss program. The intent of this program is to build off of the BH Reset program by addressing inflammation indicators through proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. We provide you with the education, tools, and resources to set you up for continued success. If you are looking for a safe and effective weight loss program, please reference our BH Fit program.
We believe in fully supporting each and every patient, recognizing that individualized support is necessary to achieve long-lasting goals. You will have access to our Director of Wellness, Registered Dietitian, and Clinical and Patient Care team, who will help guide and coach you in achieving your health and wellness goals. Additionally, you will have access to our Belcara Health app, giving you easy accessibility to your plan, your food log, and other supportive elements.
In order to fully understand what’s happening in the body, we must use empirical data, such as blood work, diagnostic testing, and our body composition analysis. The body composition analysis is a tool we use to quickly measure fat mass, muscle mass, and body water levels. The machine only requires you to step on a scale-like device for less than a minute. This will describe your weight accurately and give us a better idea of your overall health. As we monitor changes, we can track progress and identify areas of improvement.
There are certain supplements we require all patients to take when enrolling in our BH Foundations program because they are known fighters of chronic inflammation and promoters of proper gut health. These supplements are an essential part of rebuilding your overall health. Additionally, you may receive provider recommendations for other supplements to address deficiencies, symptoms, and/or underlying issues uncovered through diagnostic testing. Our provider carefully reviews your medical history, testing, and the information you’ve provided in order to determine what supplements will help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
While we often recommend doing the BH Reset program first in order to deload and remove toxins from your body, we do not require it. Occasionally, we will recommend starting with the BH Foundations program, especially if there are specific reasons why BH Reset isn’t a good fit. During your initial consultation, we will discuss the recommended program path in great detail.
We know that oftentimes, the catalyst of many of our symptoms, chronic inflammation, and issues is our diet and nutrition. Instead of simply prescribing “band aids” to address these issues, we want to get to the root cause, embedded in a patient’s diet. What some people tolerate well, other people don’t tolerate at all. What may cause inflammation in one person may not in another. Each person is unique, and it’s important to adjust your diet in order to help your body thrive. Our Registered Dietitian, a licensed professional who, in the state of Maryland, is the only individual lawfully allowed to design nutrition plans, will take the lead in helping to design a nutrition plan based off of diagnostic testing, medical history, your body composition analysis, and the information you provide in your consultation.
