Conclusion
A single physician-led weight loss program is a unique model of weight
loss management that can be successfully introduced in the primary care
setting with proper training even with limited resources and without
multidisciplinary team. This practice can achieve 5% and 10% weight
loss in patients with obesity, along with improvement in metabolic
components. Weight loss is a long process, as about 60% of patients
will take up to 200 days to achieve 5% weight loss. Although adherence
and attendance are important predictors of weight loss, they can be
improved by addressing patient-specific barriers and creating
practice-based methods to improve follow-up rates and patients’
engagement.