University of Kansas Weight Management Program

University of Kansas Weight Management Program KU Weight Management Programs can help you build skills and knowledge to lose weight and keep it off.

The Phase I program consists of group meetings, education, a structured diet and exercise as well as utilizing tools such as record keeping. Upon completion of our Phase I program, participants typically lose between 10 - 15% of their initial body weight. We also offer an ongoing Phase II program for people who have completed a diet program, but wishes to gain or continue education and wants accou

ntability as well as group support. Participants in Phase II are welcome to purchase meal replacements, but are not required to.

Complex Carbohydrate: Beans 🫘- pack the trifecta of weight management—fiber, protein and yummy taste. Due to the fact th...
04/10/2026

Complex Carbohydrate:
Beans 🫘- pack the trifecta of weight management—fiber, protein and yummy taste. Due to the fact that they’re a naturally rich source of fiber, beans help promote health and support weight management. In addition, their protein helps aid satiety and maintain muscle mass. If you need one more reason to load up on beans, research has found that eating more protein, yet fewer calories.

Complex Carbohydrate:Lentils - bring both protein and fiber to the table. One cup of cooked lentils provides a whopping ...
04/09/2026

Complex Carbohydrate:
Lentils - bring both protein and fiber to the table. One cup of cooked lentils provides a whopping 16 grams of fiber, which gets you more than halfway to your daily goal, plus 18 grams of protein

Complex Carbohydrate: Barley - Barley delivers a double dose of fiber. When you cook and cool barley, it creates another...
04/08/2026

Complex Carbohydrate:
Barley - Barley delivers a double dose of fiber. When you cook and cool barley, it creates another type of fiber called resistant starch. “Resistant starch resists digestion in the small intestine,” says Alyssa Smolen, M.S., RDN, CDN. So, it travels to your gut, where good gut bacteria, that help maintain a healthy body weight, feed on it. This, in turn, helps them thrive.

Complex Carbohydrate:Oats 🥣- Oats contain a unique type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is best known for its...
04/07/2026

Complex Carbohydrate:
Oats 🥣- Oats contain a unique type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is best known for its cholesterol-lowering properties. For instance, soluble fiber, like beta-glucan, slows the passage of food through the intestines, helping you feel full. It also promotes the release of gut hormones that send satiety signals to the brain.

Oatmeal or overnight oats are always simple and delicious ways to work more oats into your day. But don’t stop there. Stir them into pancakes or bake them into oat bars.

Complex Carbohydrate:Sweet Potatoes 🍠-These starchy tubers get their deep orange color from beta-carotene. This antioxid...
04/06/2026

Complex Carbohydrate:
Sweet Potatoes 🍠-These starchy tubers get their deep orange color from beta-carotene. This antioxidant belongs to a larger family of plant compounds called carotenoids, which have been linked to lower levels of visceral fat.

Beta-carotene isn’t the only way sweet potatoes help fight visceral fat. “Sweet potatoes also provide a healthy dose of fiber, which can help you feel satisfied after eating them,” says Toby Amidor, M.S., RD. “This can help minimize calorie intake later on, which indirectly can help with weight loss.”

One cup of baked sweet potatoes gives you nearly 7 grams of fiber. That’s 25% of the 28-gram Daily Value

💡Don't be fooled w/ these helpful tips: -fill half your plate with fruits + vegetables - include lean proteins + whole g...
04/01/2026

💡Don't be fooled w/ these helpful tips:
-fill half your plate with fruits + vegetables
- include lean proteins + whole grains
- choose low-calorie beverages
- practice portion control methods

Monday Motivation!
03/30/2026

Monday Motivation!

Snacks can play an important role in building a meal plan for weight management. Choose filling and nutritious items tha...
03/27/2026

Snacks can play an important role in building a meal plan for weight management. Choose filling and nutritious items that contain fiber and/or protein for optimal success!

What are your favorite on-the-go snacks?

While some methods of preparation are better than others depending on your goals, the best method for preparing fruits a...
03/25/2026

While some methods of preparation are better than others depending on your goals, the best method for preparing fruits and vegetables is the way you enjoy them - this way you'll actually eat them! 🍇🍏🍊🥦🥑

Motivational Monday! 💪
03/23/2026

Motivational Monday! 💪

“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” — Mark Twain
03/20/2026

“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” — Mark Twain

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘️🍀
Bring in some good luck w/ these exercise goals:
Stay hydrated throughout the workout 💧
Enjoy the weather w/ an outdoor workout 🐛
Prioritize stretching & recovery 🍀
Enjoy the sun 🌞

Address

2141 Olathe Boulevard
Kansas City, KS
66045

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when University of Kansas Weight Management Program posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category

About Us

The KU Weight Management Program is a research based and medically supported weight loss program. We offer three different program structures that are a well rounded approach to weight loss. These programs focus on nutrition, exercise and behavior changes associated with a healthy lifestyle. We implement weight loss plans and weight maintenance plans to establish long term health for our participants.

Our three diet plans include our Traditional Weight Management Program, Diabetes Prevention Plan and Nutrition Counseling.