Weight Management Programs

We believe that effective weight loss is never one-size-fits-all. Our weight management programs are designed with precision, care, and medical expertise to help you achieve sustainable, long-term health.



Whether you're battling chronic medical conditions, looking for weight loss programs with food guidance, or simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, based team tailors each plan to your specific health profile, lifestyle, and goals.


Step 1: Your Personalized Medical Weight Loss Evaluation

Every successful transformation begins with insight. During your initial medical evaluation, you'll meet with a licensed physician specializing in obesity medicine. We conduct:


  1. A full health risk assessment
  2. Biometric testing (body composition, cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure)
  3. Bone density screening and cardiovascular health evaluation


Your provider will also discuss your medical history, mental health, lifestyle habits, and chronic conditions. This comprehensive approach allows us to uncover the root causes of weight gain and design a weight management program tailored around you.


Tools We Use to Optimize Your Weight Loss Journey

At Doctor For Life, we blend medical science with real-life strategies. Based on your evaluation, our experts may use the following tools to create your individualized weight loss plan:

Meal Replacements

Our medical weight loss programs often include doctor-prescribed low-calorie diets. These structured plans:


  1. Help reset your relationship with food
  2. Break patterns of mindless eating
  3. Use meal replacements such as shakes, bars, and soups

Each LCD is calibrated to your health needs and monitored by your physician.


Prescription Medications to Suppress Appetite

When medically appropriate, our doctors may prescribe FDA-approved appetite suppressants like Qsymia, Belviq, Contrave, or Adipex, or recommend natural alternatives such as Garcinia Cambogia. 


Regular monitoring and monthly check-ins ensure these medications are safe and effective for your journey.

What exercise regimen is best for YOU?

Not sure where to start with fitness? We've got you covered.


Your personalized fitness plan is developed collaboratively by your doctor and fitness trainer after a full Fitness Assessment, which includes:


  1. Frequency: How often you'll exercise
  2. Intensity: Heart rate targets suited to your fitness level
  3. Time: Duration of each session
  4. Type: Cardio, strength, or flexibility focus

Kick Bad Habits and Attitudes

Weight loss starts in the mind. Our behavioral health coach works with your physician to:


  1. Identify emotional or psychological blocks
  2. Build new habits and break old patterns
  3. Equip you with coping strategies for lifelong change

This whole-body approach sets us apart from standard weight loss programs.


Our Core Weight Loss Programs



We offer a range of medically guided weight loss programs tailored to different levels of health risk. All programs include medical oversight, nutrition support, and behavioral coaching.

Get Well, Stay Well Program

This 12 month program is designed for any patients looking for weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 


Program Timeline- 12 months: 

Week 1: Initial evaluation with Dr. Cheryl Sarmiento

Weeks 2-4: Initial consults with Behavioral Health Coach, Dietitian, and Fitness Trainer (initial Fitness Assessment)


Every 6 Weeks: After having all initial appointments and Fitness Assessment, patients will alternate every 6 weeks between our Health Coach and Dietitian, with the option of incorporating our Fitness Trainer for updated exercise plans. 


Month 12: After a year of the program, patients will have a second Fitness Assessment completed to compare and track progress. 



Targeted Therapeutics Program:

This high intensity program is intended for high risk patients 
(BMI > 30 with chronic medical conditions- hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, etc.)

Our Targeted Therapeutics Program entails strict medical supervision, utilizing strict low caloric diet plans with meal replacements, prescription medications, and exercise routines based on the provider's evaluation of the individual patient goals and medical needs. These tightly structured formats allow for safe and effective weight loss without compromising taste and satiety. This program is accompanied by individual counseling and or group classes both of which are designed to promote compliance to the diet, improve nutrition knowledge, introduce exercise, change the food thinking process, modify lifestyle, reduce stress and improve self confidence. During this program, patients can focus on changing health habits while eliminating the stress surrounding shopping for and preparing food.

Program Timeline- 4-6 weeks: 
Week 1: Initial evaluation with Dr. Sarmiento 
Weeks 2-6: Weekly follow-ups to ensure that the prescribed regimen is working properly
 

Healthy Weight Lifestyle Program: 

This moderate intensity program is intended for moderate risk patients 

(BMI 27-30 with chronic medical conditions- hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, etc.)


Our Healthy Weight Lifestyle Program utilizes less meal replacements in the low caloric diet plans designed by the provider and has a stronger emphasis on building skills regarding dietary habits. This phase focuses on establishing a healthier relationship with food, rather than relying solely on meal replacements, and incorporating physical exercise into daily life. Self-monitoring techniques that include eating awareness, stimulus control, and self-responsibility are important learning tools during this process. This phase prepares the body physically and mentally for the behavioral and lifestyle changes necessary for life long, healthy weight management. 


Program Timeline- Up to 6 months: 

Week 1: Initial evaluation with Dr. Sarmiento 

Months 1-6: Bi-weekly follow-ups to ensure that the prescribed regimen is working properly


Optimal Health Program:

This low intensity program is intended for low risk patients 

(BMI <30 without chronic medical conditions)


Our Optimal Health Program focuses on weight management or low urgency weight loss. Patients in this program are guided to fine tune their healthy habits to increase their confidence in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This phase can also be applied to prevent weight re-gain. Relapse prevention is discussed and re-enforced as well as practical tips for long term weight maintenance. It is important to stay connected where ongoing support, guidance, accountability, reinforcement and problem solving strategies are provided by health professionals. 



Program Timeline- Up to 12 months: 

Week 1: Initial evaluation with Dr. Sarmiento 

Months 1-12: Monthly follow-ups to ensure that the prescribed regimen is working properly


6 week weight loss program

Why Choose a Doctor For Life?

  1. A board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine
  2. Integrated team: dietitians, health coaches, fitness experts, behavioral therapists
  3. Transparent, compassionate care
  4. Proven results with sustainable weight management

What if a program doesn't fit you?

Your health journey is unique — and so is your plan. We offer flexible modifications based on:

  1. Medical necessity
  2. Time and schedule
  3. Physical abilities
  4. Financial needs (cash + insurance options available)


Our weight loss center is committed to helping you find a plan that matches your life, not the other way around.  During patient's visits, we can modify program plans to ensure that it matches YOU and YOUR needs based on provider evaluations, medical necessity, and financial hurdles. 


We understand that each patient is different, and we're ready to work on an individual basis to provide the tools needed to succeed!

Your Team

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Cheryl Sarmiento, MD

Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine Physician

Amie Jakubiak, D.O
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Tesa Edge

Behavioral Health Coach
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Daniel Andras

Registered Dietitian
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JT Threlkeld

Personal Fitness Trainer