Lifestyle and Weight Management

Body Composition Analysis

Body fat, not weight, is the better determinant of health and fitness. Having your body fat tested is the first step in analyzing your fitness. In just minutes, this quick, painless test will determine your body fat and lean tissue weight. You will be provided with a printout and information to help you make changes for better health. Recommended for those beginning a weight management program. Available at Gilroy.  Open to the community.
Sessions: By appointment only
Fee: Members, $15; nonmembers, $30
Information: Call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.

Managing Your Weight

Successful weight loss requires more than just cutting calories. Learn how making healthy lifestyle choices, including regular exercise, proper nutrition, and a positive attitude, can help you lose weight and keep it off. This class is also available at Gilroy.  Open to Kaiser Permanente members only.
Sessions: One 1.5-hour session
Fee: No fee
Information: Call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.

Lifestyle and Weight Management Program

Feel better and enjoy a more positive self-image as you develop a healthier lifestyle. This in-depth program is designed to help you improve your health through permanent lifestyle changes. It provides guidance and support for physical activity, healthy eating, stress management, communication skills, and strategies for maintaining your progress. Prerequisite: Managing Your Weight or an appointment with a clinical health educator. Taught by a registered dietitian. Open to the community.
Sessions: Ten Mondays or 10 Thursdays, 6–8 p.m.
Fee: Members, $100; nonmembers, $250; materials included
Information: Call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.

KP KIDS(TM)
Weight Management Program

KP KIDS is a complete health promotion program that helps to improve the ways families eat and exercise. It is designed for children 6 to 12 and their families. KP KIDS meets weekly for six weeks. Each session is 1.5 hours, divided into 30 minutes of nutrition education, 30 minutes of physical activity, and 30 minutes of behavior change education. Open to Kaiser Permanente members only.
Sessions: Wednesday, 4–5:30 p.m.; call for dates
Fee: $70 per family
Registration: For information or to register, call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.

KP Teens
Weight Management Program

The program is designed for Kaiser Permanente members 13 to 17 who are overweight. A team consisting of a teen health educator, a physical therapist, and a registered dietician work with teens on making healthy eating choices and on exercises. Open to Kaiser Permanente members only.
Sessions: Twelve sessions, Thursday, 5:30–7 p.m. The first class is an orientation at which you can decide if this program is right for you and commit to the three-month program.
Fee: $100
Registration: For information or to register, call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.

Medical Weight Management Program

This fee-based program uses a lowcalorie meal replacement diet, medical monitoring, and weekly group sessions to help you make positive, lasting changes that can improve your overall health. The program focuses on nutrition, physical activity, behavioral change, and how to adapt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you have 40 or more pounds to lose, join us for a free information session to find out whether the program is right for you. Open to the community.
Fee: This program is provided on a fee-for-service basis and is not covered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
Information: Call (408) 363-4545.
Services described here are provided on a fee-for-service basis. These services are not provided or covered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and you are financially responsible to pay for them. Clinical services are provided by providers or contractors of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. Results of services vary among patients and cannot be guaranteed. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Health Plan), and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals may receive compensation for providing facilities and/or other support in connection with these services. These services are not meant to replace any covered services under Health Plan. If you are a Health Plan member, please check your Evidence of Coverage.

Weight loss surgery: Preparing for Success

This class is a single-session workshop for members and their support persons who are interested in learning about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, as well as the lifestyle changes necessary for long-term success. Participants are introduced to the physiological, emotional, and lifestyle changes that take place with weight loss surgery. They are also guided through their own individual decision-making process in order to determine whether to pursue surgery as the best form of treatment. Open to Kaiser Permanente members only.
Sessions: One 2-hour session; dates and times vary
Fee: No fee
Information: Call Health Education at (408) 972-3340.