8-Week Medical Weight Management Program Syllabus

Program Overview

Program Type:: Medical Weight Management - Lifestyle Medicine Approach
Duration:: 8 weeks with comprehensive medical supervision
Cohort Size:: Limited to 25 participants for personalized attention
Insurance:: Medicare and most major insurance plans accepted
Start Date:: First cohort begins February 2026

Program Components

Initial Medical Evaluation: Comprehensive health assessment, baseline laboratory testing, medication review, and personalized care plan development prior to Week 1
Weekly Group Sessions: 60-minute behavioral therapy sessions with trained facilitator and cohort support
Medical Supervision: Continuous medical oversight through remote health monitoring and integrated check-ins
Remote Health Monitoring: Daily tracking via smart scale and health devices with care team review
Medication Management: When appropriate, including GLP-1 agonists, metformin, or thyroid medications
Final Medical Evaluation: Comprehensive follow-up appointment with lab review and long-term maintenance planning

Weekly Curriculum

Week 1: Baseline & Orientation

Focus: Foundation building, goal setting, food logging basics, community connection

Medical: Initial comprehensive evaluation completed prior to first session

Week 2: Nutrition & Protein Strategy

Focus: Calorie density, protein optimization, portion control, meal planning

Medical: Progress monitoring via remote tracking

Week 3: Hormones & Hunger

Focus: Hunger hormones, craving management, cognitive behavioral techniques

Medical: Medication assessment and adjustments as needed

Week 4: Exercise & Movement

Focus: Exercise science, NEAT, movement planning, realistic fitness goals

Medical: Vital signs and energy level assessment

Week 5: Stress & Sleep

Focus: Stress-weight connection, sleep hygiene, stress management techniques

Medical: Halfway point comprehensive progress review

Week 6: Plateaus & Adjustments

Focus: Plateau science, metabolic adaptation, non-scale victories, motivation

Medical: Treatment plan optimization and medication adjustments

Week 7: Relapse Prevention

Focus: Habit formation, identity transformation, trigger identification

Medical: Long-term maintenance planning discussion

Week 8: Maintenance & Review

Focus: Sustainability strategies, progress reflection, future planning

Medical: Final comprehensive evaluation with lab review following session

Expected Outcomes

Sustainable, evidence-based weight loss for long-term health
Improved metabolic health markers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar)
Enhanced understanding of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle factors
Behavioral transformation and healthier relationship with food
Improved overall health and vitality through lifestyle medicine principles
Comprehensive medical monitoring and safety throughout
Long-term maintenance strategies and ongoing support plan

Participant Requirements

Commitment to attend all 8 weekly group sessions
Willingness to engage in food and activity tracking
Access to smartphone or computer for remote monitoring
Completion of initial and final medical evaluations
Openness to medication management if recommended by physician
Active participation in group sessions and cohort support

8-Week Medical Weight Management Program

Program Syllabus