Medical Weight Management

Medical Weight Management is about empowering patients to make lifestyle changes that improve their health and quality of living. With one-on-one help from our specialized weight loss team - medical providers, registered dietitians, exercise physiologist and behavioral health staff - you will learn how to overcome daily challenges and address underlying issues that contribute to your struggle with obesity.

The By Design Weight Management program offers more than just a diet and exercise plan. It provides a comprehensive, medically supervised approach to treating obesity. Grounded in evidence-based strategies, the program supports both weight loss and long-term maintenance. It’s designed to help you feel confident in the personalized recommendations tailored to your unique needs.

By Design Medical Weight Management

Is By Design Medical Weight Management Right for Me?

If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight, this program is designed for you. Whether your goal is to shed 10 pounds or over 100, we’re equipped to support your journey every step of the way.

For many people, By Design Medical Weight Management is an attractive option because it empowers them to lead healthier lives. They may also feel more confident with this option because it is medically supervised and involves a multidisciplinary team, including nutritionists and fitness specialists.

Some of our patients may participate in the program as preparation for Weight Loss Surgery.

By Design Medical Weight Management: What to Expect

Every incoming patient will undergo a few baseline appointment, including:

• Resting metabolic rate test and eating behaviors questionnaire
• Behavior appointment
• Medical provider appointment
• Registered dietitian appointment

Your personalized By Design Medical Weight Management program may include:

• Personal training and exercise education
• Personalized food plans and support from our nutritionists
• Meal replacements
• Individual and group support
• Behavior modification or psychological counseling
• Medications
• Access to specialists at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a leading academic medical center, for treatment of related health problems

By Design Medical Weight Management: What is Behavior Modification?

We understand that weight problems are about more than just the right diet or exercise plan. Many people know what to do, but getting it done for more than a few days in a row is the hard part. We offer all our Medical Weight Management patients a behavioral evaluation and make sure they get the support they need.

The Weight Management Center has a behavioral health team that includes psychologists who specialize in helping people identify and overcome the barriers that prohibit them from a healthier lifestyle. Our behavioral approach uses both individual and group counseling techniques to help you build skills that keep you successful long term. This approach is the difference between limited, fleeting weight loss and larger, long term weight loss. 

By Design Medical Weight Management: What About Exercise?

A “one-size-fits-all” approach to fitness can be discouraging and may negatively impact your relationship with exercise. That’s why our exercise physiologists work closely with you, educating you about exercise, teaching proper lifting techniques, and tailoring your fitness plan to meet your current needs during active weight loss.

Our private fitness centers operate by appointment only, ensuring a distraction-free and confidential environment where you can feel safe and supported. You’ll meet one-on-one with your medical team during goal-setting and personal training sessions to help you stay on track. And because this is a medically supervised program, you can feel confident exercising, even if you have other medical conditions.