What we eat and drink can affect our health in lots of ways. Foods affect how you feel, how your body operates and your risk for diseases like cancer.

When it comes to diet and cancer, there are lots of common questions and myths. Join Registered Dietician Sarah McGowan, MS, RD, LDN on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 6-7pm and learn more about how eating a healthy, balanced diet can reduce your risk of cancer.

Many of us try to create healthy habits the wrong way, making bold resolutions without taking the steps needed to set ourselves up for success. Join Dr. Andrew Jones on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 6-7pm as he guides you toward successful habit formation so you can create a system that allows you to do what you want to do. Whether you want to run a marathon or drink more water throughout the day, learn how to set yourself up for success and register for this FREE virtual Support Group session TODAY!

Hormones play a pivotal role in regulating metabolism, appetite, and fat storage, contributing significantly to weight management. Join Dr. Keren Wilson on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 6-7pm via TEAMS to gain insight on how hormones influence weight and learn practical lifestyle approaches to keep them in balance for better health. Understand the complex interplay of these chemical messengers and discover strategies that can help support your body's hormonal harmony. Empower yourself and register for this FREE virtual Support Group session TODAY!

Discover the art of heightened awareness and intentional eating, whether you're dining at a restaurant or on the go. Join us Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 6-7pm via TEAMS to learn more about savoring each dining experience while making deliberate, health-conscious choices. Acquire practical tips for staying mindful while dining out, including paying attention to portion sizes, attuning to hunger and fullness cues, and opting for nutrient-dense meals. Foster a healthier and more mindful approach to dining and register for this FREE virtual Support Group session TODAY!

Instead of overwhelming yourself with grandiose goals for the New Year, focus on the power of small, sustainable changes that help contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Join Dr. Jacqueline Paolino on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 6-7pm via TEAMS to learn more about creating realistic goals, such as incorporating healthier food choices, gradually increasing physical activity and prioritizing consistent habits. Breaking down your weight loss journey into manageable steps helps cultivate a sense of accomplishment and motivation. Empower yourself and register for this FREE virtual Support Group session TODAY!

Many people experience anxiety around food. Join us Wednesday, December 20th from 6-7pm via TEAMS to learn more about Mindful Eating and rediscover the pleasure of eating. Mindful eating refers to staying present while eating, as well as paying attention to your body and letting it guide you on when, how, and what to eat. Learn how mindful eating can help you to create a healthier relationship with food and build better eating habits that support both your mind and body health. Empower yourself to make better eating choices and register for this FREE virtual Support Group session TODAY!

The Holiday Season has begun! This is the time of year where people love to celebrate with family, friends and food. But, you’ve committed to making healthier choices, and your body thanks you for it! Just remember, your healthy eating habits don’t have to stop during the holidays. This holiday season we want you to count your blessings and not your calories.

Join us on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM to learn more about healthy eating during the holidays. This virtual meeting is provided in real time collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams. To join this FREE support group session on your computer or mobile app, fill out our online request form or call our office at 781-756-6760.

When times are tough and emotions get high, it's natural to fall into the trap of emotional eating. Needing to eat to satisfy an emotional urge is different from genuine hunger. Gain insight into the cause of your comfort eating and learn strategies to overcome your urges during this month’s virtual Support Group Meeting. Hosted by Denise Peaslee, a licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She is the owner of the Greater Lowell Personal Development Center LLC; in Chelmsford, MA , since 2008.

Lab results are often confusing and feature dizzying lists of percentages, ratios and mysterious abbreviations. Test results are not always negative or positive, they may be borderline, inconclusive, numerical, reactive, non-reactive, and even your gender may affect the result. An abnormal result does not always mean you are unwell, just as a normal result does not always mean you are healthy. Blood test results can be perplexing, to say the least, but they are a source of insight into your health, and knowing how to read them can be both useful and empowering.

Join board certified physician Souyma Ganapathy, MD to learn more about lab results and useful tips on how to decipher them.

Acupuncture improves the body's natural self-healing process by stimulating specific points along the skin using thin needles. There are many benefits to acupuncture from helping to address various injuries and pain management to boosting your immune system, overall balance and even relaxation. Learn more about how acupuncture can help you during your weight loss journey.

Join us on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM and learn how beneficial acupuncture can be during your weight loss journey. This virtual meeting is provided in real time collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams. To join this FREE Support Group Session on your computer or mobile app, fill out our online request form or call our office at 781-756-6760.

Hypnotherapy is the use of relaxation techniques to create a state of consciousness where the mind is more receptive to positive suggestions. Hypnotherapy can assist open-minded individuals who desire healthy change. Join us for this FREE support group session and learn more about how hypnotherapy can help you control your physical and psychological responses.

Hosted by Cally Stewart, OTD, OTR/L, CH, certified hypnotherapist who has practiced in a variety of health care settings including cancer care, family medicine, rehabilitation from injury or surgery, and chronic disease self-management.

Join us on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM and learn how beneficial hypnotherapy can be during your weight loss journey. This virtual meeting is provided in real time collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams. To join this FREE Support Group Session on your computer or mobile app, fill out our online request form or call our office at 781-756-6760.

Massage and bodywork practitioners play a crucial role in helping us to feel renewed in body, mind, heart and spirit. While it's true that everybody deserves a massage, deserves implies that a massage is something to be earned. And healing and self-care are for everyone. Massage is for EveryBody. 

Margie Doherty is a board certified massage therapist trained in a variety of modalities.

Join us on Wednesday, May 21, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM and learn how beneficial massage can be during your weight loss journey. This virtual meeting is provided in real time collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams. To join this FREE Support Group Session on your computer or mobile app, fill out our online request form or call our office at 781-756-6760.

Our habits shape who we are. Though we admit, forming positive habits isn’t always easy. The realities of changing our behaviors can seem daunting, but there are a few steps you can take to form healthy habits to help you stay on track and reach your goals.

Join Dr. Soumya Ganapathy as she discusses different ways to form healthy habits that stick and lead to results. You might be surprised how easy it is keep up the momentum and achieve your goals once you’ve got these tricks in your back pocket.

Ready to form better habits?

Join us on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM and learn how to create habits that stick. To join this FREE Support Group Session visit www.winchesterweightmanagement.com to fill out our online request form or call our office at 781-756-6760.

Weight loss surgery requires a commitment to lifestyle changes, including healthy eating, exercise, and regular visits to healthcare providers.

You may feel happy or excited as you begin to lose weight after surgery. But you may also feel overwhelmed or frustrated by the changes that you have to make to your diet, activity, and lifestyle. Join us on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM to learn more about these changes and what to expect after weight-loss surgery.

This virtual meeting is provided in real time collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams. To join this FREE support group session on your computer or mobile app, fill out our online request form or call our office at 781-756-6760.

Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise can prevent or even reverse the effects of certain diseases. It can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol and has the power to boost your energy levels. Exercise is also known to help contribute to a sense of confidence and well-being.

Join us on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM to learn more about the connection between health and fitness with Jim Agostino, from PeopleFit.

This virtual meeting is provided in real time collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams. To join this FREE support group on your computer or mobile app, fill out our online request form at www.winchesterweightmanagement.com or call our office at 781-756-6760.

Why is weight loss such a challenge? One big reason could be your hormones.

As we know, hormones support many vital functions within the body, including our ability to maintain muscle, lose body fat, and experience stress and hunger. When a hormonal imbalance occurs, it can have a noticeable effect on your overall health and wellbeing.

Hormonal imbalances may be to blame for a range of unwanted symptoms from fatigue or weight gain to itchy skin or low mood. Good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can help restore your hormonal balance. By understanding how weight-loss hormones work, you can develop strategies to work around them and keep the pounds off for good.

Join Dr. Keren Wilson on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM to learn more about the link between hormones and weight loss. This virtual meeting is provided in real time collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams. To join this FREE support group session on your computer or mobile app, fill out our online request form at www.winchesterweightmanagement.com or call our office at 781-756-6760.

We all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy. But did you know that exercise can also help keep you mentally healthy?

Join us on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 6PM - 7PM to learn more about the link between exercise and mental health. This virtual meeting is provided in real time collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams. To join this FREE support group session on your computer or mobile app, fill out our online request form at www.winchesterweightmanagement.com or call our office at 781-756-6760.

Our habits shape who we are. Though we admit, forming positive habits isn’t always easy. The realities of changing our behaviors can seem daunting, but there are a few steps you can take to form healthy habits to help you stay on track and reach your goals.

Join Dr. Soumya Ganapathy as she discusses different ways to form healthy habits that stick and lead to results. You might be surprised how easy it is keep up the momentum and achieve your goals once you’ve got these tricks in your back pocket.

Ready to form better habits?

The Holiday Season has begun! This is the time of year where people love to celebrate with family, friends and food. But, you’ve committed to making healthier choices, and your body thanks you for it. Just remember, your healthy eating habits don’t have to stop during the holidays. This holiday season we want you to count your blessings and not your calories.

One of the most important aspects of changing your mindset is your willingness and drive to make a positive change in your life and to improve your health. But, keeping yourself motivated to reach your goal can become difficult. Don’t get frustrated if you are lacking inspiration at the moment, join us and learn some simple ways to help you find your motivation and get moving again!

Cravings for certain foods and drink that were once part of your daily diet are inevitable. While these cravings can be the result of stress, boredom, the environment you are in, or not following a proper meal schedule, they can pose a challenge in your everyday life.

Learn more about what do to when your cravings come back and how to work through those urges, giving you the confidence to continue with your weight management efforts.

Hypnotherapy is the use of relaxation techniques to create a state of consciousness where the mind is more receptive to positive suggestions. Hypnotherapy can assist open-minded individuals who desire healthy change. Using hypnotherapy techniques, you can learn to master your own state of awareness which helps you to control your physical and psychological responses.

Hosted by Cally Stewart, OTD, OTR/L, CH, certified hypnotherapist who has practiced in a variety of health care settings including cancer care, family medicine, rehabilitation from injury or surgery, and chronic disease self-management.

Body contouring helps with skin removal after major weight loss. This surgery improves the tone of underlying tissue and removes excess fat and skin. The benefits are more than just cosmetic. Learn more about body contouring and find out if it’s right for you.

When times are tough and emotions get high, it's natural to fall into the trap of emotional eating. Needing to eat to satisfy an emotional urge is different from genuine hunger. Gain insight into the cause of your comfort eating and learn strategies to overcome your urges during this month’s virtual Support Group Meeting. Hosted by Denise Peaslee, a licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of eating disorders.

There is so much to gain from weight-loss surgery. Learn more about what you should expect after bariatric surgery and successful healing strategies. We will also discuss early and late complications, such as bleeding or leak, dehydration issues, and long term vitamin intake.

Hosted by Dr. Victor Kim, board certified bariatric surgeon at Winchester Weight Management Center.

During the winter months, it can become easy to abandon your workout routine. You may find it harder to get motivated to move when it’s cold and snowy outside. But movement is important for all bariatric patients, not only for weight management, but also to help boost your metabolism. Join us for the first Support Group of 2022 and learn more about how to include exercise into your weekly routine. Hosted by Jim Agostino, licensed physical therapist and owner/manager of Peoplefit located in Woburn, MA.

2022 is almost here! It may be tempting at this time to jump in head first and make those New Year resolutions, but we have found that stepping back and reflecting upon the choices you plan to make, and how best to implement them, makes all the difference. This months Virtual Support Group, hosted by Dr. Jacqueline Paolino, will focus on making those plans (big and small) and how reflecting on these choices may help guide your future endeavors.