What's Next?

Let Us Know That You Are Interested

If you are interested in participating in the Fit Blue program, please fill out the brief qualifications form on this website to let us know that you would like us to call you. Or call us at 1-855-FITT-NOW (toll free). We will require about 10-15 minutes of your time to determine over the phone whether you are eligible to take the next step in the screening process.

Where You Will Go

All in-person visits will take place at the Lackland Air Base Health and Wellness Center (HAWC).

Your First Visit (Screening)

Your first clinic visit will be a Screening Visit to determine a second level of eligibility for the Fit Blue program. This visit includes a complete explanation of the study and time to answer any questions you might have. This is called the "informed consent" process. You will be asked to complete questionnaires and will have your first physical assessment which includes measurement of height and weight.

After You Enroll

If you qualify for the study during the Screening Visit and you decide to participate, you will have three more clinic visits over the next year.

Your Baseline Visit

Your Baseline Visit will be approximately one to two weeks after your Screening Visit. This visit includes determining whether you have adequately completed 1 week of self-monitoring your dietary intake and physical activity, and obtained a letter from your health care provider approving your participation in the study. The visit will also include a physical assessment, consisting of measuring weight, abdominal circumference, resting blood pressure, and resting heart rate. Should you be determined to be fully eligible, you will be randomly assigned to a study group - (the counselor-initiated program or the self-paced program) - all eligible persons have a 50:50 chance of being in either study group. All eligible persons will then receive initial, free weight loss tools and be introduced to the program website.

Your Third and Fourth Visits

Your last two in-person visits will be at 4 months and 12 months after your Baseline Visit. Each of these in-person visits includes the completion of questionnaires and repeat measurements.