Mike · Care Management
40 pounds in three months
At 275 pounds and feeling stuck, Mike was paired with a nutritionist who built a personalized six-month meal plan with weekly coaching. He lost 40 pounds in three months and rebuilt his motivation.
Service line
Care Management
Duration
90-day intensive, 6-month plan
Location
Riverside County, CA
Outcome
−40 lbs in 90 days
By the numbers
Outcomes that prove it.
−40 lbs
In 90 days
Sustained loss with zero rebound at month 6.
6.2 → 5.6
A1C
Out of the pre-diabetes range.
12/12
Coaching calls attended
100% adherence to weekly cadence.
+45 min/day
Active movement
Up from a sedentary baseline.
Background
Where the member started.
Mike, 52, was referred after a pre-diabetes diagnosis (A1C 6.2) and a BMI of 38. Previous weight-loss attempts had stalled within weeks. His care team focused on sustainability over speed.
The challenge
What stood in the way.
- Pre-diabetes with A1C trending upward over 18 months.
- Sedentary desk job and a one-hour commute each way.
- History of restrictive diets followed by rebound weight gain.
- Low motivation and a self-described 'all-or-nothing' mindset.
Our approach
How we built the plan.
- Registered dietitian, not a generic coach, building a plan around his actual schedule.
- Weekly 20-minute coaching calls; no app required.
- Movement goals expressed in minutes-per-day, not gym sessions.
The solution
Step by step, what we actually did.
- 1
Weeks 1–2 — Baseline and meal mapping
Three-day food log analyzed; built a flexible 7-day meal template using groceries he already bought.
- 2
Weeks 3–8 — Habit stacking
Added a 15-minute morning walk and protein-forward breakfasts; weekly call adjusted portions.
- 3
Weeks 9–12 — Plateau navigation
Introduced two strength sessions per week and recalibrated calories as weight dropped.
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