Join us for Weight Management Support Week. We're enhancing our Pritikin program with specialized classes aimed at providing comprehensive support for your weight loss journey.
Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions. These include discussions led by registered dietitians, physicians, exercise physiologists, chefs, and behavioral therapists. They'll cover topics such as minimizing side effects and ensuring adequate protein intake while using weight loss drugs.
What you'll learn:
- side effects and ensure adequate protein intake while using weight loss drugs
- the benefits of GLP-1 for managing diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- strategies for maintaining mental health during weight loss medication usage
- practical cooking skills for preparing meals aligned with dietary changes mandated by GLP-1 usage
- the short- and long-term effects of weight loss medications and effective strategies for overcoming challenges
Who should attend:
- individuals using or considering weight loss medications
- those with diabetes or metabolic syndrome
- anyone seeking practical cooking skills for dietary changes
- those interested in understanding the effects and challenges of weight loss medications
During your stay, you will receive a complimentary DEXA Body Scan or Fit3D scan. Ask a Program Advisor for more details.
In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Pritikin offers. See what a typical day looks like.
Monday, June 17
3:00 pm Menu Change Lecture
Join out registered dietitian for a discussion on how to minimize side effects and ensure adequate protein intake through strategic food choices.
Tuesday, June 18
1:00 pm Behavioral Luncheon, a GLP-1 Focus
Explore changes in eating behaviors with Dr. Genesis Etienne, Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist, and learn how GLP-1 medications can influence your relationship with food.
2:15 pm GLP-1 Panel Discussion
Engage with a panel of experts including an endocrinologist, registered dietitian, licensed therapist, and executive chef as they discuss the availability, long-term usage, mechanisms, eligibility, insurance considerations, and how Pritikin fits into the GLP-1 treatment plan.
7:00 pm The Benefits of GLP-1 Medications
Understand the impact of GLP-1 medications on diabetes and metabolic syndrome with guest speaker Dr. Krista Gonzalez, a leading endocrinologist.
Wednesday, June 19
10:45 am Cooking School Demonstration
Attend a live cooking demonstration focusing on diet modifications necessitated by GLP-1 usage, featuring high-protein, plant-based recipes with our executive chef and a registered dietitian.
Thursday, June 20
11:00 am Downsides & Side Effects of GLP-1
Learn about the known short- and long-term side effects of GLP-1 medications and discover ways to mitigate them with insights from guest speaker Dr. Ronald Riner, MD in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.
4:30 pm Dining Out Smart
Get expert tips from a registered dietitian on how to make healthy and satisfying choices when dining out, ensuring you stay on track with your weight loss goals.
Friday, June 21
10:45 am Cooking School Demonstration
Participate in an advanced cooking demonstration with our executive chef and Pritikin's registered dietitian focusing on dietary changes required by GLP-1 usage, featuring high-protein, plant-based desserts.
11:30 am Mental Impact of Discontinuing GLP-1
Understand the psychological aspects of discontinuing GLP-1 medications with Dr. Genesis Etienne, Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist, and learn strategies to manage the transition.
2:00 pm Fat Loss vs Weight Loss: Achieving Optimal Health
Discover the differences between fat loss and weight loss, and how to achieve optimal health and body composition with insights from an exercise physiologist, including the effects of GLP-1 medications.
Ronald N. Riner, M.D.
Cardiologist & Pritikin Guest Speaker
A graduate of Princeton University, Dr. Riner attended Cornell University Medical College and received his internship and residency training at The New York Hospital/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He performed his specialty training in cardiovascular diseases at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and has received formal business education at the Olin School of Business at Washington University, Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University, and Harvard University in Boston.
He is also a Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Study on International Business Development at Washington University. He is a former graduate medical education program director and has had over 15 years of private medical practice experience before devoting himself entirely to the business of medicine and healthcare. He continues as a member of numerous specialty societies and academies and serves on several public and not-for-profit boards.