Managing Weight Expectations
The Managing Weight Expectations course is a free, four-week online group course facilitated by a registered dietitian.
It provides participants with a better understanding of why the body may gain weight and for some people, why it can be so difficult to keep it off long-term. Most importantly, the course provides an overview of treatment options and a new way of looking at our weight, health and expectations.
Course outline
Part 1: Factors affecting our weight
- Did you know that weight bias and stigma can impact our weight?
- Is body mass index (BMI) out of date?
- Do we really understand the term “obesity”?
- Does weight loss equal health?
Part 2: Hormones affecting weight and appetite
- What is body weight set point and can it be changed?
- Does our brain really control our weight?
- How does losing or gaining weight affect our hormones?
- Why do we have food cravings?
- How does stress impact our weight and appetite?
Part 3: Gut bacteria: Is your weight “bugging” you?
- What are gut bacteria (microbiota)?
- How does it affect our health and weight?
- Can anything improve gut bacteria?
Part 4: life-long management
- Can we still lose weight long-term?
- What can we do that’s in our control?
- What should we expect life-long?
- How can we shift our expectations to achieve our values?
Cost, schedule and registration
There is no cost to attend this course. Please call the clinic for schedule and registration information.
613-761-5101