This newly revised and updated online course from Harvard Medical School will show you a sustainable, non-restrictive, and enjoyable way to shed those extra pounds — and keep them from coming back.

Change the way you look at your weight loss journey to finally get the results you’ve been looking for — and maintain your desired weight with minimal struggle.

Your Go-To Resource for Science-Backed Weight Loss Strategies

Lose Weight an Keep It Off is packed with proven weight loss information and strategies from Harvard Medical School doctors using only the latest scientific research and resources.

From foundational information about food, nutrition, and weight, to proven eating strategies you can easily follow, to healthier lifestyle habits you can adapt, you can be sure you’re getting top-notch information without the hype.

Make Meals Your Whole Family Can Enjoy Guilt-Free

Learn about the best sources of the nutrients your body needs, how much you should have, and how to translate those ingredients into delicious meals your family can enjoy every day. You’ll also learn how to optimize your kitchen for weight loss by adding in a few versatile ingredients and removing unhealthy foods from your pantry.

Develop Lifelong Healthy Habits That Keep You Slim and Sane

Discover strategies and tips for building healthy habits that you can easily stick to, to keep you on the good side of the scale, without having to resist cravings or temptations every day.

Get Expert Help No Matter Where You Are in Your Weight Loss Journey

Whether you’re just starting out to shed a few pounds or have already spent years working on getting to a healthy weight, this course can work for you. It is packed with information that can help you solve your biggest weight loss concerns right now, prepare you for the next phase of your journey, or take you back to the basics of healthful eating.

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Here’s a Sneak Peek of What You’ll Get Inside:

Module 1: Getting Started with Your New Weight Loss Journey

Get a deeper understanding of the physical, mental, and emotional factors involved in your weight loss journey. This will help you build an unshakable foundation so you can stay on track, even when things get tough.

What you’ll learn:

  • The biology of weight loss, and why our body might work against us
  • Medications that can cause weight gain
  • The medical complications of excess weight
  • Key benefits of losing weight to give you a stronger ‘why’
  • And more!

Module 2: Healthy Diet Basics

Develop a strong foundation that will guide you make good choices day in and day out, so you can seamlessly transition into — and maintain — a lifestyle.

What you’ll learn:

  • How fast should you change your diet to build positive habits that last a lifetime
  • Moving beyond calorie counting and choosing a more effective tool instead
  • How to beat hunger by simply increasing the quality of your meals
  • The good carbohydrates you shouldn’t avoid
  • 10 fiber sources you can find in any grocery store
  • 10 top-shelf quality protein sources — and the common protein sources to avoid
  • How to drink up and be smart about it with low-calorie beverages
  • And more!

Module 3: Sustainable Healthy-Eating Strategies

Learn simple strategies to change the way you eat in a sustainable and enjoyable way, without feeling deprived or starved.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to ‘rethink’ your plate to keep on the good side of the scale
  • How to control ‘comfort eating’ and stay on track at all times
  • How to make better meal choices and simple tips to lighten up your meals
  • How to optimize your kitchen for weight loss and healthy eating
  • How to make meals for the whole family through out the day
  • And more!

Module 4: Eating Behaviors and Lifestyle Changes

Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle that you can enjoy and stick to, instead of doing short sprints of restrictive, exhausting, and unsustainable diet programs.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to tell hunger from cravings and fight back against binge-eating
  • Two key steps to effectively deal with temptations
  • How to avoid deprivation (and relapse) by finding the right balance
  • How to enjoy eating out and stay guilt-free
  • Smart restaurant meal choices you can rely on
  • 15 simple ways to burn 150 calories with ease
  • How to stay motivated and active without dragging your feet
  • And more!

Module 5: Weight-Loss Help

Discover other steps you can take to speed up your weight loss journey and get results in a safe, controlled, and effective way.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The truth about the most popular diet programs
  • Eight diet programs that work — and eight you should avoid
  • A new take on anti-obesity drugs that actually works
  • The dangers of weight-loss supplements
  • When to consider weight-loss surgeries — and what’s right for you
  • And more!

Module 6: Strategies for Keeping Weight Off

Learn how to maintain your desired weight once you’ve achieved it, to keep you from bouncing back to where you were and gaining the weight you just lost.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Two key strategies for keeping your weight without deprivation
  • Four habits of people who successfully keep their weight off
  • How to stay motivated and on track even when things get tough
  • And more!