How it works
Our weight-management program is built to fit into your busy lifestyle
At Be Totally Well, medication never replaces the foundation: your habits.
Every client completes a mandatory 12‑week coaching program before medication is considered (if qualified and pending insurance).
LIFESTYLE FIRST MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS
OUR CORE VALUES
Habits first
Integrative care
Safety Ethics
Sustainable change begins with daily choices. We teach skills you can keep for life so results last—on or off medication.
We blend conventional medicine with holistic lifestyle medicine: food, movement, sleep, stress, and community.
Medication is considered only after the 12‑week program and clinical review, if you qualify and insurance approves.
For the first four weeks, we’re focusing on tracking only — not changing anything just yet. This phase is about building awareness and understanding your true baseline. By consistently logging your sleep, movement, nutrition, and stress, you’ll start to see patterns that reveal where your energy, habits, and mindset naturally flow. Tracking also keeps things simple and sustainable, helping you develop consistency before adding new goals. Most importantly, this data gives us insight into what’s working, what’s not, and what may be triggering certain behaviors — allowing us to create a plan that’s realistic, personalized, and built to last.
- Share recent labs & and PCP visit date
- List medications/supplements
- Our office Reviews the application
How the Program works?
Step 1: Apply
Applying does not guarantee acceptance. We screen for readiness and alignment with our lifestyle‑first approach.
Step 2: Coaching
Lifestyle Coaching Schedule
- For the first four weeks, we’re focusing on tracking only — not changing anything just yet. This phase is about building awareness and understanding your true baseline.
Build Awareness & Accountability
- Simply observing habits increases mindfulness. Most people underestimate or overestimate their behaviors; tracking brings honest awareness to patterns that often go unnoticed.
Avoid Overwhelm
- Jumping straight into habit change can lead to burnout. These first four weeks allow clients to get comfortable using the app and build consistency in logging before layering on new goals.
Identify Trends & Triggers
- Data from this phase helps identify what’s helping or hurting progress. For example, poor sleep might align with higher stress or skipped workouts. Recognizing these relationships guides personalized adjustments later.
For the first four weeks, we’re focusing on tracking only. Why?
Integration + Progress Phase
- Begin applying what you’ve learned about your eating patterns
- Focus on balanced meals — prioritizing lean protein, fiber, and hydration.
- Learn how to build sustainable meal routines rather than restrictive diets.
- Weekly coaching assignment: track your meals and identify one daily improvement (e.g., protein at breakfast, less added sugar, more vegetables).
Weeks 7–8: Movement & Strength Foundation
- Start integrating structured movement into your weekly routine — walking, resistance training, or guided workouts based on your ability level.
- Learn how exercise supports hormone balance, metabolism, and mood.
- Weekly coaching assignment: set movement goals (e.g., 3–4 days/week) and reflect on energy and recovery.
Weeks 9–10: Sleep, Stress & Recovery
- Deepen your focus on restorative habits like sleep hygiene, relaxation techniques, and mindful breathing.
- Explore how stress impacts weight, cravings, and inflammation.
- Weekly coaching assignment: implement one new evening ritual to improve sleep or reduce stress.
Weeks 11–12: Lifestyle Refinement & Maintenance Plan
- Bring everything together — nutrition, movement, stress, and mindset — to create a balanced lifestyle that lasts.
- Review your progress, identify what’s working, and set maintenance goals.
- Weekly coaching assignment: reflect on your biggest wins and create your personalized “maintenance checklist.”
Clinical Review
Post 12 week Evaluation
- We’ll assess your overall progress, including weight, body composition, and lifestyle habit changes tracked throughout the program.
Lab Evaluation:
- Your lab results will be reviewed to evaluate metabolic, hormonal, and nutritional markers that impact weight and overall health.
Medication Eligibility Discussion:
- If appropriate and clinically indicated, we’ll discuss whether weight management medications are suitable for your next phase of care.
Insurance Verification:
- Medication options require prior insurance approval before initiation. We’ll assist with this process and provide guidance on next steps.
Personalized Plan Update:
- Based on your results, we’ll refine your care plan — whether continuing lifestyle-based management, adding medical therapy, or transitioning to a maintenance phase.
