Ideal Protein made it easy to follow and to stick to. My doctor, Dr. Melissa Groelz, was a consistent source of advice and support. She recommended the LipoMelt a second time when my skin was sagging and I’m glad I did it. My skin has tightened. I’m thrilled going from a 1X-2X to a small/medium. I remember going on a shopping trip early in my journey and I was so depressed not being able to find anything that looked good on me. Now I love that when I shop, I can always find something I like and everything fits. I recently retired and with my weight loss am active, traveling and living my best life. I love the energy and strength I have not only for daily activities, but also for hiking, traveling and scuba
diving. Thank you Dr. Groelz!

Dr. Melissa’s Program protected my muscle while my body learned to use my fat for energy, I lost weight quickly and relatively effortlessly. I am grateful to Dr. Melissa Groelz, from the bottom of my heart for helping me to turn my life around.

Having Dr. Groelz’s program to follow made weight loss easy when all other programs failed.

Working with Dr. Melissa has been truly amazing and utterly transformative. I am a completely different person after completing this program, I have so much more energy, I sleep better, and my mood has even improved! Dr. Melissa helped me at every step. I whole heartedly recommend Dr. Melissa to anyone looking to improve their life!

I wanted to lose my stomach and some of the roundness in my face for a while. I kept putting it off and then I found this program and in less than 90 days I lost 27 lbs. multiple inches all over my body and two to three pant sizes. It’s incredible and it makes me feel so much more confident in my own skin. My husband did it with me and his weight loss for a skinny man was amazing! Thank you so much Rock Creek!

This journey for me was started because I wanted to make a lifestyle change. I decided to take this on with the thought of letting go of all the things that were not good for my body. Ideal Weight Loss gave me the jump start I needed, and it has been a wonderful journey. You must be at a mental state in your life where you want to make a change FOREVER!! I’m feeling so happy and healthy these days in my new body.

I am giving a shout out to Dr. Melissa and Dr. Ryan at Rock Creek Spine and Weight Loss and their wonderful staff. I was able to lose 43 lbs. in 3 ½ months and get down to my college weight. Also on the chiropractic side I was able to improve my neck by 70% and I feel great. I really appreciate their help.

I remember sitting in the Rock Creek office last winter. I remember sitting there thinking,”Let’s try one more thing. One more thing that will fail so that I qualify for surgery.” When I first decided to try Ideal Protein, I was already certain it would fail. I had gone through other medical diets before; they did nothing. I had exercised, followed diets, starved myself, and been on all sorts of medications through my endocrinologist. Nothing made a difference, I kept slowly gaining weight. I was certain the only thing that could help stop me from going over 400lbs was surgery to remove my fat tissue. So I sat through Dr. Melissa’s presentation, trying to hope, but certain that it was another thing that wouldn’t work. And here I am now.

I have lost more than 100lbs, and I am still going. I can’t believe that not only did Ideal Protein work, but it has worked so well. I have my life back, all of my metabolic warning signs are all back to normal. I can finally be active again. I have returned to both martial arts and climbing. And while some might say it is hard to adhere to the diet, every time someone asks if I am tempted to not follow it, I just tell them, “not really, it is worth the wait.

“When I came in contact with Rock Creek Spine & Rehab Center it was with a car accident in the beginning of January 2017. I was diagnosed with a concussion and from there 3 times a week for 8 weeks I got therapy for my injuries. As I would get treatment I would lay there and watch the pictures flash on the screen of people who had lost weight. Before and after pictures. Sure, right, I thought to myself. But then seeing those people at Rock Creek in person not on the screen made me feel like Ok there has to be more to it. At the end of January, I was there at 5PM on a Tuesday to listen to what Dr Melissa had to say. Everything she said made total sense. The next week was my husbands turn to listen. He was pre-diabetic, I was ready to go under the knife for a knee replacement. After the presentation right then and there we decided to sign up. Our “last supper” (hee hee) on the way home was Five Guys Burger and Fries. The next day was a turning point for the both of us. Although my husband didn’t have to lose much, my goal was 100 pounds. Ten months later as I watched my semi-tire go to a car tire to a spare tire and now a training wheel I’m so happy to say I’ve lost 82 pounds (so far) and am looking forward to no tire very soon.

All with the help & support of my hubby and the great staff at Rock Creek. YES! I got to cancel my knee replacement and my husband is pre-diabetic no more. We both feel great and have lots of eneregy. My Orthopedic Surgeon said he wished all his patients would lose weight. Yes, it definitely is a mental change to healthy eating but it’s well worth the effort……SO what are you waiting for? Dive in!

I never dreamed this program would be so successful. Had I not had the framework of this program when Covid-19 hit, I would have been living on drive-thru junk food and bags of chips. I would have ballooned and the scale would have gone up fast. Instead, I continued to follow this program and have continued to lose weight, build muscle and move closer and closer to my goal.

I started on the diet with Melissa trying to lose weight. I was diabetic on 7 different medications for diabetes. I weighed in at 237 LBS. on July 7 and December 15 I weighed 162 LBS. so I lost 75 LBS. I am only on two medications now, working with doctor to see if I can get off of them. I feel much better I’m not as tired when I get off work.

I am a 66-year-old male and I was extremely physically active until the age of 48. Being a construction worker, I hung drywall 5-6 days a week and worked out at a gym for 2 hours, either before work or after. Then I became a construction manager, with my tools off. The responsibility that came along with my new work burdened me with long hours and very little physical activity. Then to add fuel to the fire, I started drinking 2-3 alcoholic drinks every day. My weight gradually went from 195 to 270. On my journey to 270, I tried numerous methods of losing weight. I would lose 20 pounds and gain back 25 pounds. I went from being a respected healthy middle age man to just a fat old man. My self-esteem plummeted. Depression set in. I started thinking, “I’m 66, it will all be over soon anyway.”
Then the last gasp came. I will try one more weight loss program. With the help of a chiropractor, I overcame numerous injuries, so why not look for chiropractor who also specializes in weight loss. I found Dr. Melissa Groelz in mid-October of 2018. I weighed in at 269 lbs. The program laid out in front of me sounded doable. So, I followed Dr Groelz’s coaching and the Ideal Protein diet. It is now April 9th, 2019, and I am currently on Phase 3 and I weigh 205. My muscle tone is returning, and I have a healthy 22.5% body fat. I feel revitalized. My energy and stamina have returned. I am no longer depressed, and I am looking forward to an active future.
I could not have done this without the help of Dr. Melissa Groelz. She is an active coach who cares immensely about her patients. You always know she is there to help you over the many hurdles of weight loss. I am now being taught how to maintain all that has been accomplished. April 2019.

Lifestyle Building – Losing the weight
The diet definitely works. If you stick to the program, you will definitely lose weight. I’ve tried all of the other diets and none of them worked. This one was not a problem at all for me.
Lifestyle Living – Keeping the weight off
My joints are so much better and I actually enjoy walking.

Lipomelt and Ideal Protein together: Richard utilized Lipomelt and Ideal Protein together to keep his weight loss at an average of 7-8 lbs per week. Ideal Weight Loss Colorado is the only clinic in Colorado to offer the Lipomelt technology. Click on Lipomelt under the services tab to learn more.

Richard wants to share how he lost 155 lbs in our office. It was a combination of our weight loss protocol and the cutting edge slimming technology we pioneered in our office: Lipomelt. Richard reports to us that when he was using our weight loss protocol and Lipomelt together, he was losing an average of 7-8 lbs per week. When he did the weight loss protocol alone he was averaging 3-4 lbs per week. 3-4 lbs per week was still fantastic, but it was well worth adding Lipomelt to speed the lbs loss on the scale and tighten up his skin as he was losing. 

If you are curious how Lipomelt can speed and enhance your results, ask for a free consultation with Dr. Melissa Groelz by calling 303-548-3841.

“Last May I was scared… my husband is dealing with serious cancer, I had put on many pounds dealing with the stress, I had to start blood pressure medication, my back was hurting so bad I couldn’t even take 20 minute walks comfortably. I knew I had to take action, I wanted to be there for my husband and have an active life.
A friend had told me about Dr. Melissa Groelz’s Weight Loss Program and I saw how it had improved her life. I jumped in! It wasn’t easy, I’ve never been a big vegetable eater but I intuitively knew this was an important lifestyle change.” -Sue
Lifestyle Building – Losing the weight
“Having success right from the start really helped. As the weight dropped off, I felt better and was able to be more active. One thing I wasn’t expecting was how I felt more confident and empowered! “
Lifestyle Living – Keeping the weight off
“Seven months later I’m very close to my goal weight, which I lowered a couple of times by the way, as I gained confidence I could do this. Now, on with my life!”-Sue

“Life looks a little different after being involved in the largest mass shooting in the United States. I was in attendance at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017 and was unfortunately shot in the foot. I was dealing with not only the physical healing but the mental and emotional healing as well. That coupled with the last 15 years of traveling for my job and with my daughters gymnastics career the eating and bad habits had become uncontrollable. After a few months of EMDR therapy, due to PTSD, I knew it was time to start taking care of myself and making some changes. After all I was one of the lucky ones and 58 others were not so lucky. I got a second chance at life and I committed to making something of it.
I found a new job as a Chiropractic Assistant at Rock Creek Spine in February of 2018. I was nervous I wouldn’t find a job based on the fact that I felt damaged. The family at Rock Creek took me in and this is where my life really began to change. ”
Lifestyle Building – Losing the weight
“With the love and support of Dr. Melissa Groelz I began my weight loss journey and transformation with Ideal Weight Loss in June of 2018. Within a couple of months I was losing weight, feeling great and having clarity. After 5 months on the protocol I had exceeded my weight loss goal. I lost 49 pounds, 46.5 inches and 14% body fat.”
Lifestyle Living – Keeping the weight off
“Not only do I feel great I was released from therapy. The protocol has changed me in so many ways, my body doesn’t hurt anymore, my stomach isn’t upset any longer, my energy level is 10 times greater and I truly believe it played a huge role in the healing of my PTSD.” – Shannon, March 2019

Jennifer lost 74 lbs. and 68.5 inches!

By the time I was 33 I was suffering from the painful effects of rheumatoid arthritis that were exacerbated by obesity. I was on twice weekly arthritis medication and daily pain meds to function. The Ideal Protein program helped me lose 70 lbs, and taught me better eating habits.

I was able to get off all the medication and pinpoint the foods that were causing major arthritis flare ups. I am happier, healthier and can’t say enough good things about Helene, Dr. Melissa, and the staff at Rock Creek Spine for helping and encouraging me.

Jennifer B.

Linda lost 72 lbs. and 53 inches!

I was at a point in my life where I had to do something with the way I looked and felt. I just kept gaining weight no matter what I did. I wasn’t feeling good and I just wanted to be able to keep up with my husband. I spoke with a co-worker who I had noticed was losing weight. I asked her what she was doing and she told me about the Ideal Protein program.

I went to Dr. Melissa’s program thinking that I would just listen and that night I signed up. I didn’t know what to expect but when I started to lose weight and inches right away, I was excited. It was a total lifestyle change for me. After a month, I felt pretty good. I had more energy and my mind fog was lifting. After several months, I felt fantastic! I had even more energy and wasn’t getting tired in the middle of the day. I could actually walk upstairs and not have my body hurt.

It was so good feeling I didn’t want it to stop so I continued to lose more weight and inches. By the time I hit 50 pounds, I felt like a new person. Someone actually told me I had a glow about me. The people around me have actually started to lose weight as well. They tell me I am an inspiration to them by the way I look and feel. It wasn’t easy but totally worth it!

Linda H.

Kent lost 93 lbs. and 59.25 inches!

I have been over 300 pounds for most of the last 25 years. I grew comfortable with my self-image of being the “Big Guy” – the one useful for lifting heavy objects, scaring off bears and playing Santa Claus. A good friend of mine (and fellow serial dieter) introduced me to the Ideal Protein Plan. I was immediately impressed with Dr. Melissa, her staff and the science behind the program. After 3 months and 50 pounds lost my blood pressure was normal without medication for the first time in 30 years.

After 6 months and 94 pounds lost I am back to what I weighed in college. I am no longer taking any prescription medications. I can now trot up and down stairs without any knee pain. I can play with my grandchildren on the floor and get up without having to pull myself up on a chair. I am amazed at the change in my life – virtually everything is better. I can still lift heavy objects but have retired from scaring off bears and playing Santa Claus.

Kent G.

Catherine lost 65 lbs and 61 inches!

A year and a half ago, I was 65 lbs overweight, postmenopausal, hypothyroid and pre-diabetic. I had spent years of my life being different sizes and yo-yo dieting. The old ways of losing weight weren’t working anymore. Because I was told that postmenopausal and hypothyroid women would have a difficult, if not impossible time losing weight, I just gave up and felt miserable. I would look in the catalogs at attractive, slender older women and long to be able to look and dress like that. I was never one of those people who could embrace and be accepting of my larger body.

It was a daily, hourly torment to be living in my body as it was. I used to wear primarily black to hide my size. Growing up in a physically and emotionally harsh environment, I had some confusion about food being a reward. It was a way to give myself love that I wasn’t getting in other ways. In therapy, I realized that eating inappropriate foods was actually a way of punishing myself. I now know that eating healthful, delicious, nourishing foods that feed my cells (example: butternut squash soup!) is a true reward.

Being able to buy size 6 instead of 16 clothes, taking the ballet and tap classes that I love, living at 8500 feet in the mountains and being able to hike, looking 40 instead of 62 years old—these are the rewards. With Ideal Protein, I have taken 20 years off as well as losing the 65 lbs. I have kept it off for the last 9 months, and I am never going back to the way I was. I buy cute clothes in a variety of lovely colors. I take ballet and tap classes because I love to dance and it doesn’t feel like “oh, now I have to exercise”.

What is great about the Ideal Protein products is that they contain small amounts of carbohydrates, dairy and other foods so you don’t have that deprived feeling when you’re losing weight. The protocol also worked for me as a hypothyroid and post-menopausal woman, which I find amazing. Some things that have been helpful for me are:

1. I juice up organic romaine lettuce hearts with cucumber, celery and filtered water in my Vitamix. It is refreshing and easy to drink—much better than eating two huge salads every day.
2. I still buy and consume some of the Ideal Protein products. My favorites are the lemon wafers, maple oatmeal, rotini pasta, ready-made mango drinks for delicious vegetable smoothies and the ready-made vanilla drinks to add to espresso shots.
3. Since commercial sweets and junk food really don’t appeal to me anymore, the way I treat myself is with a glass of wine once a week, making delicious coffee with the vanilla drinks and having the lemon wafers if I want something sweet.
4. Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!
5. There are some things that you can’t put a price on. The benefits I have received from Ideal Protein are priceless to me.

Catherine L.

Janet lost 103 lbs. and 56 inches!

2 years ago I was 59 years old and planning my first trip to Europe. My Weight was 239 lbs. I had weighed over 200 lbs for 11 years. My feet were in terrible shape and I wondered if I should use a wheelchair at the airport. I was very concerned that I would not be able to see all the sights and participate in activities with my family. I thought I would be left behind.

I felt ashamed. My 60th Birthday was just around the corner and it dawned on me that if things kept going the way they were by the time I was 70, I would definitely not be able to walk through an airport. About that same time I was acquainted with a young woman who was going through the Ideal Protein program. I watched her life change as she lost weight.

I thought all my chances were behind me until I saw her transformation. Something clicked and I started the program. 14 months later I had gone from a size 22 to size 8 pants. I walk past people I have known for years and they don’t recognize me. I feel like I have added 20 years to my life. I am no longer ashamed of how I feel and look. I am still attending counseling sessions at Rock Creek Spine which really helps me stay on track. This diet works and it has changed my life.

Janet F.

Amy lost 118 lbs and 73 inches!

I felt hopeless like I was going to be overweight forever. I was getting daily headaches, I felt like I was in a fog and couldn’t think clearly, had aches and pains when I walked, and felt very depressed. I was uncomfortable in everything I wore and would be so jealous of all the women out there wearing the current fashion. I had tried EVERYTHING under the sun after my 2 children were born from the master cleanse, the the HCG diet, to weight watchers and nothing had worked.

I would have minor success and then stall and give up. I saw my friend Phil posting on Facebook his incredible transformation (he lost 106 lbs on Ideal Protein) and I had to find out his secret. He introduced me to Ideal Protein and Rock Creek Spine and little did I know it would change my life. In my first meeting I was listening to Dr. Melissa and thinking, “wow everything she is saying makes SO much sense and is so motivating, but can I really stick to this?”

I was hesitant to say the least, but very motivated. I wanted to better myself for my 2 toddlers, my husband and myself. I was shocked to find out how much I LOVED the food and how easy it was for me to stick with the program. After the weight started flying off, I knew I was hooked. I have lost 118 lbs in 7 months, which to me seemed absolutely impossible.

I told myself I would be ecstatic losing 50 lbs in 6 months when I initially started. I have not had a single headache and I no longer feel foggy. My mind is crisp and sharp and all of my aches and pains have vanished. I was close to a size 24W and now I wear a size 6/8. I appreciate all the help and support I have received through my wonderful coach Helene, Jill and Dr. Melissa. I am turning 35 on August 8th and for my birthday this year I gave myself the greatest gift of all…my life back.

Amy B.

Steve lost 140 lbs and 73 inches!

Steve lost 140 lbs and 73 inches.

Steve L.

Meredith lost 94 lbs and 62 inches!

Meredith lost 94 lbs and 62 inches.

Meredith V.