The Effects of a Weight Management Program on Body Weight and Quality of Life

This study will evaluate weight change and quality of life among individuals after
completion of a 12-week comprehensive group weight management program. Findings from this
study will also help with program development and improvement within our center. The already
established weight management program is called Healthy Habits for Life (HHL) and includes a
total of 14 visits (one individual visit both before and after the 12 group sessions).

All patients who are enrolled in the Healthy Habits for Life group program at the Weight
Center have an individual visit with a registered dietitian prior to beginning the group as
part of standard care. At this visit the dietitian will obtain informed consent for
participation in the research study and provide subjects consenting to participate in the
study with the IWQOL-lite quality of life questionnaire.

After completion of the 12 HHL group sessions, all patients at the Weight Center have
another individual visit with the dietitian to review weight and behavior changes since the
initial evaluation. At this visit, subjects participating in the research study will again
be provided with the IWQOL-lite questionnaire to fill out.

Inclusion Criteria:

- English speaking adults aged 18 or older

- BMI ≥ 25

- Enrolled in HHL program at the MGH Weight Center

Exclusion Criteria:

- Non-English speaking patients