MOVE! weight management
MOVE! is a weight-management program designed to help you live a longer, healthier life. With the help of your MOVE! care team, you can eat a healthier diet, get more exercise, reduce your health risks, and improve your quality of life.
The best way to manage your weight is to eat smart and be physically active. MOVE!® is a national weight management program that helps Veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health. MOVE!® is a comprehensive lifestyle intervention that focuses on health and wellness through nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change.
Features of the Houston VA MOVE! Program
Enroll by attending MOVE! 101- Introductory Basics of Weight Loss Class
- One-time group class to learn about weight loss, MOVE! Program options, and how to enroll.
- Offered virtually Tuesdays at 12:00 pm on VA Video Connect (VVC).
To schedule a MOVE 101 appointment, please message the MOVE! Program via My HealtheVet secure messaging or call the MOVE! Phone line.
Nutrition and Food Services, Clinical Nutrition and MOVE! Requests
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 226166
MOVE! 16-Week Program
- One-hour group weekly sessions focusing on nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and behavior change.
- Offered by virtually by VA Video Connect (computer, tablet or smartphone) or dial-in by telephone.
TeleMOVE! Home Telehealth Program
- Receive a scale and a home messaging device for up to six months of daily education reminders to help you stay on track with your weight loss plan.
- Frequent contact by the TeleMOVE! Care Coordinator who will review your responses each day to identify the need for additional guidance and contact.
Nutrition and Food Services, Clinical Nutrition and MOVE! Requests
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 226166
MOVE! at Outpatient Clinics
Community Based Outpatient Dietitians offer MOVE groups and individual MOVE sessions. Most groups meet virtually via VVC or phone.
Because most groups meet virtually Veterans can enroll at the next available MOVE group series start regardless of location.
We currently offer an in person MOVE group based at the Conroe Clinic. Contact your CBOC to request an individual or group MOVE visit.
Unable to attend Group Appointments?
- Make an appointment to visit with a dietitian (virtual and in-person option available)
- In person nutrition appointments are available in Houston and at our Conroe, Katy, Lufkin, Sugarland, and Tomball clinics.
Contact your Community Based Outpatient Clinic for in person requests.
Nutrition and Food Services, Clinical Nutrition and MOVE! Requests
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 226166
Contact
Please message the MOVE! Program via My HealtheVet secure messaging or call the MOVE! Phone line for additional information and to request a MOVE visit. You can also get started with the self-paced MOVE App MOVE! Coach | VA Mobile available for both apple and android devices.
Point of Contact:
Nutrition and Food Services, Clinical Nutrition and MOVE! Requests
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 226166