The Farmington Medical Weight Loss program begins with a meeting with a family physician and a registered dietitian. On the initial visits with the doctor, goals will be set; with the nutritionist, a customized meal and exercise plan will be rendered. Regular group meetings over a 12-week period reinforce the behavioral intervention, nutritional education, and healthy exercise practices that make this program successful. At week 12, participants meet with a dietitian for support moving into the final weeks of the program and beyond.