Weight loss
Losing just 5% of your weight lowers your risk of chronic conditions.
Virtual Lifestyle Management (VLM) is an online program for GEHA medical members that guides you toward your health goals.
Developed by doctors and weight-loss experts, this year-long program helps you lose weight and gain healthy habits for a lifetime.
"I used to live to eat. Now I eat to live."
You'll learn to:
- understand proper nutrition practices and overcome your own barriers to losing weight;
- develop effective ways to gradually and safely increase your physical activity;
- and eat foods you enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
You'll get:
- 16 weekly online lessons, 30 minutes each;
- eight monthly lessons;
- tools to track your activities, 3-5 minutes a day;
- and a personal coach.
You'll need:
- to be an active GEHA medical plan member with a chronic condition,*
- to meet specific health related criteria,
- a computer with audio, and
- Internet access.
*This program is provided to GEHA medical plan members at no cost. Participating members will receive up to five Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) when VLM milestones are met. These EOBs will show that GEHA has paid ABK Ventures $195 for each of the following milestones: 1. Upon completion of the orientation lesson. 2. After completion of two VLM lessons within four weeks of enrollment 3. Completion of three additional VLM lessons within weeks 5 and 13 after enrollment 4. When participant loses at least 5 percent of body weight as submitted by digital scale 5. If member agrees to continue to receive coaching after the first year on the program.