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. 2020 Jan 20;5(1):e15189. doi: 10.2196/15189

Table 1.

Educational themes explored during the digital program.

Week Theme Goal
0 Prepare for the program Introduce nutritional basics around metabolism and the nutritional requirements of the body
1 Reset your lifestyle Introduce self-monitoring of body weight and provide more detailed nutritional advice
2 Build healthy habits Increase knowledge on sleep and physical activity
3 Tackling temptations Introduce the role of insulin, exercise, and perceiving mistakes as learning opportunities
4 Try something new Increase confidence in food and exercise
5 Keep your gut healthy and happy More detailed advice on healthy nutrition, including the importance of fiber
6 Reflection on progress Introduce self-reflection and recap on the program so far
7 How to overcome obstacles Introduce acceptance and commitment therapy techniques and how to navigate time constraints
8 Boost your health Further reinforcement of physical activity and nutritional advice
9 Remember—mind over matter Advice on tackling challenging moments and fluctuating energy levels
10 Maximizing rest and relaxation time Reinforce the importance of stress management and sleep
11 Top tips to take away Recap on key points covered so far
12 Moving forward Reflect on progress over the last 12 weeks and introduce sustain and develop strategies for long-term weight maintenance