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Three Steps to Big Change The Lifestyle Center Medical Weight Management Program has three phases: • Active Weight Loss • Transition and Early Maintenance • Long-Term Maintenance.
PHASE 1: Active Weight Loss Plan
Weeks 1-16 • Meal Replacement • Behavioral Skills • Medical Monitoring | PHASE 2: Transition and Early Maintenance
Weeks 17-30 • Behavioral Skills • Nutritional Counseling | PHASE 3: Long-Term Maintenance
Weeks 31+ • Behavioral Skills • Monthly Support Groups or Events • Personal weight coach support |
Phase One: Active Weight Loss (16 weeks) To lose weight effectively, you'll replace your usual diet with nutritionally complete meal replacement formulas. You may also receive periodic lab tests by a provider to monitor your program participation and progress. In weekly group sessions, you'll learn the skills you need to maintain your new healthier weight.
Phase Two: Transition and Early Maintenance (14 weeks) Behavioral educators will teach you how to gradually add self-prepared foods back into your diet as you continue your weekly lifestyle education sessions.
Phase Three: Long-Term Maintenance (52 weeks) To maintain your new weight in the long run, you'll receive ongoing customized support from your personal weight coach. Plus, you can participate in monthly group support sessions to help you stay on track. |