What We Know

Significant weight loss in a short period of time is not only unsustainable, but stresses the system and creates other health risks. The National Weight Control Registry (a study of over 6,000 people who have maintained their weight loss for 5 years+) has put the pace of lasting, safe weight loss at a much slower 5-10% annually. This allows time for your new lifestyle habits to become permanent - and to create a sustainable foundation for additional weight loss.

Studies Show : Short term diets don't work. 95% of people regain the weight loss within 12 months. It takes time to impart good behaviors and make them stick. You want to lose weight the same way you'll maintain the weight loss.

Retrofit : Is a year long behavior modification plan. We stick with you, teach you the skills, and give you the time to practice your new skills within a safe monitored environment.

Studies Show : Sleep is key. Lack of sleep produces chemical changes in the brain that make you crave low-value junk, resulting in weight gain. More than 50% of Americans get less than 6 hours sleep per night.

Retrofit : Provides you with a tiny device that monitors your sleep - the quality and quantity. We'll review the results with you regularly. And if you're not getting enough sleep, we'll work with you to change it.

Studies Show : Different people face different challenges in losing weight.

Retrofit : Is the only program that incorporates the lifestyle patterns profile designed by Dr. Robert Kushner to identify your top weight loss challenges. Your wellness team experts help you conquer those challenges.

Studies Show : Anyone can lose weight. Keeping it off is the hard part.

Retrofit : Includes an extended maintenance phase to monitor your weight and ensure you have the skills necessary to successfully maintain your weight loss in the "real world".

Studies Show : Most people have no idea how many calories they should eat or how many calories are in the food they eat. 51% underestimate their daily calories.

Retrofit : Crunches all the numbers for you, down to the calorie for every meal. There's no need to keep a log - we do it for you.

Studies Show : Just a 10% weight loss can deliver significant health improvement such as bringing your blood ranges back to "normal."

Retrofit : Focuses on this crucial 10% first, teaches you how to maintain the weight loss, and then repeats the cycle if additional weight loss is desired.

Studies Show : Internet counseling works as effectively as in-person, and is a lot more convenient.

Retrofit : Utilizes videoconferencing, which you can do from your computer, smartphone, or tablet. And you can do it from virtually anyplace.

Studies Show : 40% cite lack of time as reason they can't lose weight.

Retrofit : Focuses on making our program time-efficient. No wasted time commuting or with untrained support.

Studies Show : Dieters receiving a weekly phone call nudge are 20 times more likely to stick with the program.

Retrofit : Speaks with you as often as is helpful to obtain results, including daily calls if necessary and desired.

Studies Show : For many people, stress eating leads to weight gain.

Retrofit : Pinpoints the sources of your stress and works with you to create strategies to address them.