This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. 

Choosing meals that are healthy, quick, and easy to put together is one strategy to make meal planning less daunting. In this session we will be introducing different strategies for how to incorporate healthy smoothies into your meal plan, giving tips on selecting healthy protein powders, and providing nutritious and yummy smoothie recipes to add variety to your diet.

Chronic stress plays a part in everyone's lives, now seemingly more than ever. But how does it actually affect your health? We'll focus on some of the evidence behind the impacts of stress, and debunk some common myths.

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. 

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. You do not need to register for this session unless you need to update us on your medical conditions or you are making up a missed session. This is the first session of the 4-week Building A Healthy Outlook module. Registering for Session 1 will secure you a spot for the rest of the module. 

Our mindset holds tremendous power when it comes to facilitating behaviour change. The way we think impacts our attitude, motivation, and resilience when it comes to sticking with and pursuing our goals. In this 4-week module, we will practice managing unhelpful thoughts using strategies based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Common thinking traps will be addressed such as negative predictions, mind reading thoughts, all or nothing thinking and self-criticism.

Food often plays an important role in our culture and social gatherings. Consequently, when building a sustainable diet it is important to find healthy ways to incorporate foods that reflect our values into our meal plans. In this session we will be introducing strategies for making healthy appetizers to have when entertaining or attending social functions, giving tips and education on selecting healthy appetizers when eating out. 

Finding hope and serenity in troubled times. Facilitated by Dr. Michael Lyon.

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. 

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. You do not need to register for this session unless you need to update us on your medical conditions or you are making up a missed session.

Sometimes healthy eating can be associated with feelings of deprivation or boredom. In this group, we will showcase creative ways to makeover some popular desserts, introduce some cooking strategies that can help with managing sweet cravings and keeping you on track with your health goals, as well as provide you with the opportunity to sample some healthy treats.

In this session, Dr. Lyon will discuss the correlation between obesity and depression.

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. 

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. You do not need to register for this session unless you need to update us on your medical conditions or you are making up a missed session.

In this group we would focus of how PCOS can effect the hormones 

This group is for women only. It is facilitated by Dr. Sylvie Galindo 

With summer comes many foods that involve marinades, dressings, dips, or other condiments that can contain a lot of sugar and be a source of empty calories. In this session we will be looking at healthier alternatives that are tasty but not energy dense.

This special topic will be facilitated by our internist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak, who has a specialty in nephrology. In the session we will explore the relationship between obesity, diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease. Key strategies and tips on how to protect your kidneys will be discussed. Bring your questions for this discussion!

We will introduce you to the MWM Structured Meal Plan that we offer for those patients who wish to try it. Research has shown that some modest weight loss at the beginning of a weight management program can be motivational and help build confidence. This diet is meant to be followed for about 3 to 6 months and in the meantime, patients are coming to the group medical visits and are working on the long-term, dietary changes that they can sustain and enjoy.

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. 

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. You do not need to register for this session unless you need to update us on your medical conditions or you are making up a missed session.

Managing one's cholesterol plays an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular conditions. In this session, we explain what your cholesterol values mean for optimizing health. We will discuss how your food choices affect your cholesterol (or not) and learn about the benefits and risks of drug therapy.