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VA’s MOVE! Weight Management program for Veterans can help you adopt a healthy lifestyle, meet your health goals, and manage your weight. MOVE! is about much more than weight. It is about

increasing your ability and confidence to achieve your health goals. MOVE!’s basic ideas—helping you learn tools and approaches for healthy eating and physical activity—are easy to follow

and based on the latest research.

If you have a higher body weight, losing 5%-10% of your weight can improve your health. Keeping a weight that is healthy for you can help you feel good and have energy to do the things you

want to do. 

VA also offers weight management medicines and surgery. These options can be helpful when used along with lifestyle changes that are part of MOVE!. Talk with your health care team to learn

more about these choices and how they can help you meet your goals.

If you are interested in weight management and healthy living, contact your VA health care team or local VA health facility. Ask for the MOVE! Program. If you're not enrolled in VA health

care, you can apply now. Learn how to apply for VA health care.

We work to provide you with the right care at the right time and location for you. We provide your care at the VA facility closest to your home that has the expertise to manage all of your

needs. Virtual care may is also an option.

All MOVE! participation options use the MOVE! Veteran workbook and companion materials. The workbook was designed to empower and equip Veterans to manage their health. The materials are

interactive with goal-setting tools, reflection questions, and activities.

Overweight or obesity are described as weight that is greater than what is considered healthy for a person’s height. This definition can vary from person to person. Body mass index (BMI),

which is calculated using a weight to height ratio, is a screening tool for adult overweight and obesity. However, BMI does not diagnose health or how much fat you may have. It can be a

useful starting point for learning about your current health status. Talk with your health care provider to learn more.

A person’s body weight is affected by many factors. These include:

Overweight and obesity are linked with low energy, pain, poor sleep, and greater risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. If you have a higher body weight, losing 5%-10% of

your current weight can help lower your risks for these and other conditions. Keeping a weight that is healthy for you can help you feel good and have energy to do the things you want to do.

VA recommends that you get screened every year for overweight and obesity. To get screened, talk with your VA health care provider.

What are some health problems that are related to overweight and obesity?

People who have higher body weight are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including high blood pressure, high total cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and

stroke. Overweight and obesity are also linked with a higher overall chance of death.

Working towards a weight that is healthy for you can help you feel good and have energy to do the things you want to do. It can also help you prevent and manage many chronic health

conditions. To aim for a healthy body weight:

Contact Lynnsey Bogash at 224-610-7137 for more information.

Contact Brandi Summers at 847-688-1900 ext. 66316 or Lynnsey Bogash at 224-610-7137 for more information.

Contact Carla Mahmud at 262-653-9286 ext. 68900 or 68895 or Lynnsey Bogash at 224-610-7137 for more information.

Contact Paula Mantas at 815-759-2306 ext. 66119 or Lynnsey Bogash at 224-610-7137 for more information.

Make an appointment to visit with a dietitian to come up with a meal plan that works for you!

The goal of the TeleMOVE! program is to assist with weight management in the comfort and convenience of your home. Receive a scale and a home messaging device for up to six months of daily

education reminders to help you stay on track with your weight loss plan.

Frequent contact by the TeleMOVE! care coordinator who will review your responses each day to identify the need for additional guidance and contact.

Contact the TeleMOVE! Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth care coordinators at 224-610-5126 or 224-610-5086 for more information.