The Science Behind the Plan

How New You Products Work

The New You Plan is designed to make weight loss feel simpler, more structured and easier to follow.

Instead of calorie counting, meal planning or guessing what to eat, our plans use a clear product structure to help you stay consistent.

For many customers, this is what makes the plan easier to follow:

• Clear daily structure
• Controlled calories
• Simple product choices
• Less decision-making around food
• Essential nutrition built into the plan
• Support as you move through different stages of your journey

The aim is to take away the overwhelm and give you a routine you can repeat.

The Simple 4-Packs-A-Day Structure

On our focused plans, the structure is simple:

4 packs a day

Each pack is carefully formulated to provide controlled calories and key nutrition, helping you follow your plan without needing to work everything out yourself.

This structure can help you:

• Stay consistent
• Reduce guesswork
• Create a clear routine
• Avoid complicated meal decisions
• Build confidence as you go

Simple does not mean easy every day, but it does mean you have a clear plan to come back to.

The Main Product Types

New You products are used in different ways depending on the plan or phase you are following.

Total Products — TFR / TDR

Total products are designed for use as part of a Total Food Replacement or Total Diet Replacement structure.

They typically include:

• Essential vitamins and minerals
• Protein
• Fibre
• Controlled calories
• Around 200 calories per pack

Used in: Total Focus
Can also be used in: Sprint, if you choose to include Total products

Total Diet Replacement products are a regulated category. In Great Britain, foods for total diet replacement for weight control are regulated under The Foods Intended for Use in Energy Restricted Diets for Weight Reduction Regulations 1997, as amended, and the government guidance explains that this applies when the whole diet is replaced.

VLCD Products

VLCD products are designed to support a very low calorie diet structure.

They are usually lower in calories than Total products and are simple to build into a clear daily routine.

They typically include:

• Around 130–150 calories per pack
• Controlled portions
• Simple preparation
• A structured way to stay on plan

Used in: Sprint

Sprint can include VLCD products, Total products, or a mix of both, depending on how you are following the plan.

MRP Products — Meal Replacement Products

MRP stands for Meal Replacement Product.

These products are used to replace individual meals as part of a more flexible approach, rather than replacing the full day’s diet.

Used in: Switch and Transition-style phases

They can be helpful when you want structure, but are also including conventional food as part of your routine.

Why Structure Helps

One of the biggest challenges with weight loss is not always knowing what to do — it is having a structure you can repeat.

The New You Plan helps by giving you:

• A clear daily framework
• Fewer food decisions
• Controlled calories
• Products that are easy to prepare
• A routine that can fit around busy days

This can make it easier to stay consistent, especially at the beginning when motivation can rise and fall.

Why The Plan Works In Phases

Your journey may change over time.

You may begin with a more focused phase, then later move into a more flexible approach as your needs, goals and routine change.

This phased approach can help you:

• Stay focused when you need structure
• Reduce diet fatigue when needed
• Build better habits over time
• Move gradually towards more flexibility
• Protect your progress as you move forward

A helpful way to think about it is:

Focus → Reset → Progress

You do not need to know every phase on day one. Start with the plan you are following now, then use the Plan Guides when you are ready for your next step.

Hydration Still Matters

Hydration is an important part of your routine on plan.

Aim to follow the water guidance for your chosen plan, which is usually around 2–4 litres of water per day, unless you have been advised differently by a healthcare professional.

You can also have:

• Black tea in moderation
• Black coffee in moderation
• Sweeteners in moderation, if suitable for your plan

Try to sip water steadily throughout the day rather than leaving it all until later.

Important Health Note

Very low calorie diets and total diet replacement approaches may not be suitable for everyone.

If you have a medical condition, take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are unsure whether the plan is suitable for you, please speak to your GP, pharmacist or healthcare professional before starting.

If you ever feel unwell or concerned while on plan, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Need Support?

You are not on your own. If you are unsure which products to use or how your plan should work, our support team is here to help.

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Opening hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9am–5:30pm
Friday: 9am–4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

You can also join our Secret Slimmers Facebook group, an exclusive private space for New You Plan customers to get support, encouragement and motivation from others on the journey.

Final Thought

The science behind the plan is important, but the daily structure is what helps you put it into action.

You do not need to count every calorie or make complicated food decisions. Follow your plan, use your products as directed, stay hydrated, and take things one day at a time.

Small consistent steps are what help create lasting progress. 💛