You want to lose weight and improve your health. You're looking for a safe and effective solution that produces long-term results. How do you get started?

Group Health offers discounted weight loss programs for its members through two companies. Both have proven programs to help you lose weight and keep it off over time.

Accomplish™ Weight Management Programs

• Take Charge: A structured weight loss program for people who need to lose 20 to 30 pounds or more. Average weight loss is 2 to 4 pounds per week. Group classes are available in greater Seattle area.
• HMR® @ Home: Weekly telephone sessions with a trained health educator using a structured program approach. Ideal for those outside the Puget Sound area.
• One on One: A structured weight loss program offering the flexibility of individual sessions with a health educator. Sessions focus on physical activity, record-keeping, diet compliance, and other weight-management skills.
• Self-Directed Kits: Receive two- or three-week diet kits including meal replacement shakes and entrees plus support materials. Additional support available by joining HMR @ Home phone classes.

Call Accomplish toll-free at 1-888-874-7783 or go to the Accomplish Web site.

Weight Watchers® Programs

• Local Meeting Vouchers: A pre-paid savings plan that offers discounted coupons to attend Weight Watchers* meetings in your community — when and where it's most convenient.
• Online Subscription: Interactive web-based resources and tools that allow you to follow the Weight Watchers plan step-by-step online.
• At-Home Kit, Corporate Edition: Provides information and resources to follow the Weight Watchers plan step-by-step at home, along with access to a toll-free Helpline for weekly progress reporting and support.

Call Weight Watchers toll-free at 1-866-634-0753 or get more information from the Group Health page on the Weight Watchers Web site.

*Weight Watchers is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and is used under license.