Feeling good and leading a healthy lifestyle go hand in hand. Living Well can help you get there, providing a complete approach to weight management. The Living Well program runs for six months and features weekly education classes. It also includes a personalized 3.5-hour orientation. 

Living Well Phase 1

During orientation, your resting metabolic rate will be determined using the MedGem®, a state-of-the-art medical device that measures the number of calories you need to maintain your current weight. A dietitian will then work with you to set up an individualized meal plan to support your weight loss goals. In addition, you will work with an exercise physiologist to complete a fitness evaluation and design a personalized exercise plan. A certified health coach will then help you develop strategies for success. 

Education classes begin the following week and include exercise, nutrition and behavior topics.

The program includes:

• An initial wellness orientation
• A supervised, reduced-calorie meal plan
• Weekly nutrition, behavior change and exercise education classes, taught by a registered dietitian, behaviorist and exercise physiologist
• One-on-one education as needed with a registered dietitian or exercise physiologist
• Weekly weight checks
• Weekly review of food journals
• Weekly review of exercise journals
• Fitness evaluations at weeks one, 12 and 24
• Option to participate in a monthly 30-minute health coaching workshop
• Option to meet with a nurse practitioner to discuss weight-loss medications
• Options to schedule appointments with behavioral health providers and health coaches

Phase 1 meal plan options:

•  All food meal plans (1,200 to 2,000 calories per day)
• Modified meal plans (1,200 to 2,000 calories per day; up to three nutritionally complete, high-quality meal replacement, or HMR, supplement products)
• Full fast meal plans (800 + calories using five or more HMR supplements per day)

Cost: $855

• Discount for full payment at wellness orientation
• Payment plans available with minimum partial payment due at wellness orientation
• Ohio State University Health Plan members may be eligible for up to 50 percent reimbursement

Phase 1 class schedule:

• Mondays 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Mondays 7-8 p.m.
• Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.

Living Well Phase 2

The third phase of Living Well is a 12-month program focused on helping individuals maintain or expand on their previous success in making healthy habits a reality in their everyday lives. Materials provided will assist in translating previously gained health knowledge into long-lasting and meaningful health habits.

The program includes:

• One instructor-led class per month; 30-60 minutes goal setting and support
• One peer-led class per month; 30-minute goal setting and support
• Biweekly weight checks during specified times
• Weekly structured group exercise classes
• Option to participate in monthly 30 minute health coaching workshop
• A year’s worth of materials for goal setting and record keeping
• The option to arrange supplemental appointments with weight management staff as needed (Cost varies depending on service)

Cost: $300 

Phase 3 class schedule: 

• Mondays at 5:30 p.m.