Metabolic Health and Wellbeing Program
Overview
Metabolic Health and Wellbeing Program
GWFHT Metabolic Health and Wellness Program is a five-session program designed to help you build practical, sustainable habits that support your overall health and well-being.
Rather than focusing only on the number on the scale, the program takes a whole-person approach to health. You will explore your relationship with food, eating patterns, physical activity, sleep, stress, emotional wellbeing, and everyday habits that can influence your metabolic health.
Across five sessions, you will have opportunities to reflect on your current habits, set realistic goals, learn practical strategies, and identify small changes that can fit into your daily life. Each session builds on the previous one, with time to check in, discuss challenges, and celebrate progress along the way.
Eligibility
- Adults 18 years and older,
- Interested in learning about weight management
- Diagnosis with metabolic/physical/mental health related conditions
How to Access
Referral Required from GWFHT Physician/Nurse Practitioner
Provider
GWFH Interdisciplinary Team:
- Registered Dietitian
- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Chiropractor
- Registered Pharmacist
Fees
Covered for Get Well Family Health Team patients
What you will learn
Over five group sessions, you will learn:
- factors affecting weight, moving focus beyond weight on the scale
- Dietary patterns for metabolic health, mindfulness strategies for cravings and building a healthy relationship with food
- Importance of exercise and identify barriers and strategies to break barriers to sustainable habits
- Managing barriers, motivations, stress and sleep towards a healthy and sustainable lifestyle
What to expect
- 5 weekly virtual sessions in a supportive, educational group setting
- Small group of up to 15 participants to encourage participation and discussion
- Each session focuses on a different topic and builds on practical skills from week to week
- Regular attendance is strongly recommended. Participants are expected to attend at least 3 of the 5 sessions and practice skills between sessions.
- Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions to get the most benefit from the program
- If you are unable to meet the minimum attendance requirement after the group has started, you may need to wait until the next group is offered to participate
What We Will Cover
The program includes 5 sessions, held once every two weeks.:
Session 1 – Getting Started: Moving Beyond Weight
An introduction to the program, goal setting, and exploring health and wellness beyond the number on the scale.
Session 2 – Food, Eating Patterns & Wellbeing
Review your goals and explore dietary patterns, mindful eating, sleep hygiene, emotional cravings, and your relationship with food.
Session 3 – Movement, Habits & Motivation
Explore physical activity, habit building, stress management, and strategies to support motivation and lasting change.
Session 4 – Putting Healthy Habits Into Practice
Discuss exercise engagement, grocery shopping, meal planning, and practical strategies such as food volumization to support satisfying and balanced meals.
Session 5 – Looking Ahead
An opportunity to ask questions, discuss medications and available options, review your progress, plan your next steps, and complete a program evaluation.
The goal is not perfection. It is to help you develop realistic strategies that can support your health and wellbeing over time.
Looking for Support With Weight Management?
Referral required: Ask a team doctor or nurse practitioner to refer you to the Metabolic Health and Wellbeing Program