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Welcome to the Weight Management Program from Baylor Family Medicine, a program that helps you reduce your weight and improve your health for life through simple, everyday tips, techniques and nutritional guidelines.

The Weight Management Program teaches you small changes that will make a big difference in your weight and your overall health. You’ll look better, feel better, increase your energy level, and may reduce your risk of developing weight-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure) and cardiovascular disease.

Based on Proven Health and Medical Information

Unlike many weight-loss programs, the Weight Management Program at Baylor Family Medicine was developed based on medically and evidence-based health information. There are no fad diets, no special foods to buy, no long-term contracts and no financial penalties for any temporary setbacks. The emphasis is on education.

Designed to Help Anyone Lose Weight

The Weight Management Program is designed for anyone who needs to lose weight. It is an ideal option for those with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more, or anyone suffering from weight-related health issues.

As with any weight-loss program, we recommend all participants consult with their physician before starting the Weight Management Program. Baylor Family Medicine has physicians available for immediate appointments and a convenient on-site lab for any lab work that might be ordered. (Note the cost of a physical is not included in the Weight Management Program fees.)

A Lifetime of Benefits

The Weight Management Program will help you:

• Conquer calories. You’ll gain a better understanding of:
• where your calories come from;
• how to count them;
• how to reduce the calories you consume; and
• how to balance calories consumed with calories expended.

It’s all about making better food choices. This is the foundation of effective, lasting weight loss.

• Control portion size. Did you know one serving of meat should be the same size as a deck of cards? You’ll learn easy-to-remember strategies and everyday visual clues to help you lose weight – and keep it off – through better portion control.


• Follow a healthy diet. The program follows a dietary plan based on recommendations by the American Heart Association, National Cholesterol Education Program and American Diabetes Association. We’ll help you understand what that means and how to make it part of your lifetime eating habits.


• Stay on track. Weekly group meetings provide the guidance and support to keep you on track, including weigh-ins, feedback from the program’s registered licensed dietician, recipes, guest physicians and timely presentations on nationally observed health topics.


• Improve your health by being better informed. You’ll hear firsthand from healthcare professionals (and get valuable resources to take home with you) about the life-threatening diseases and conditions caused by excess weight, and the changes you can make in your own lifestyle to reduce your risk and prolong your life.



For Those Who Want More


The program also offers:
• An optional exercise component, through Americans In Motion (AIM)
• One-on-one nutrition consultations, available upon request
Note the fees for these services are not included in the cost of the Weight Management Program.

Weekly Meetings

The 45-minute weekly meetings are held Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. at Baylor Family Medicine, 3701 Kirby. Free parking is available.

The Expertise You Expect from Baylor College of Medicine


The Weight Management Program is led by Jeannette G. Hall, Ed.D., RD/LD, a registered and licensed dietitian and assistant professor in the department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Hall earned a B.S. degree in Dietetics from Winthrop University, Rock Hill, S.C., a Master of Science degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a doctoral degree in Allied Health Education and Health Care Administration from the University of Houston and Baylor College of Medicine. She has extensive experience in nutrition education and physical fitness, and special interest in behavioral and therapeutic lifestyle change management.

Sign up for a free introductory session!


Call Baylor Family Medicine today at 713.798.7700. If you decide to enroll, you can choose either an 8-week session for $160 or 12 weeks for only $180.

Please check with your insurance provider to determine if these services are covered under your plan and file accordingly.