What is the VA Move Program?

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Mon, 02 May 2016 05:37:18 -0400

I am not a VA Move Coordinator but was a volunteer in this program at the VA hospital in Palo Alto CA a few years ago to study the effects of diet and exercise for healthy living. And may be able to answer some questions about how important diet is for an overall Fitness Program. But talking to your VA Care Provider is probably better if you are serious about changing your eating habits to maintain a healthy life style. You may have to have a complete physical exam before beginning this program at the VA.

Basically the Move Program suggests decreasing fat from your diet and increasing cardio exercises. Hope this helps to answers some of the questions from the recent discussion I started "Is Staying Fit Hard For You?" & the VA Move Program & Green Diet was mentioned.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made May 2 at 2016 5:37 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Mon, 02 May 2016 05:37:32 -0400

I would suggest filing out the questionnaire if you are interested in determining your BMI (Body Mass Index) which is based on your height and current weight.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made May 2 at 2016 5:40 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Mon, 02 May 2016 05:40:13 -0400

Q. What is MOVE!?
A. MOVE! is VA's national weight management program developed for Veterans by the National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP). MOVE! is an evidence-based self-management program that focuses on health and wellness through healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior change. MOVE! can help you lose weight, keep it off, and improve your health. Every VA Medical Center has a dedicated MOVE! Coordinator who is available to assist you. If you are interested in losing weight and want to participate in MOVE!, talk to your local MOVE! Coordinator or VA provider who can help you get started.

http://www.move.va.gov/QandA.asp

MOVE! Q & A - MOVE! Weight Management Program

Questions and Answers, Q & A, about the MOVE! Weight Management Program for veterans

Response by SPC Bryan Gardner made May 5 at 2016 1:43 PM

SPC Bryan Gardner — Thu, 05 May 2016 13:43:39 -0400

The move program is a nutrition and exercise program. It works very well. I lost like 20lbs.

Response by LCpl Bradley Otto made May 7 at 2016 10:26 AM

LCpl Bradley Otto — Sat, 07 May 2016 10:26:17 -0400

A friend of mine, was the Poster Vet for our local VA Move program. He was able to lose 60+pounds. He was and should be very proud of that. If you need a program to help educate you on creating better eating habits and exercise for veterans then check into your VA Move program.

Response by SMSgt David A Asbury made May 7 at 2016 4:51 PM

SMSgt David A Asbury — Sat, 07 May 2016 16:51:22 -0400

I have been a member of the Move Program at the VA for over 5 years. I was not doing exercise and gained weight. I was at 248 ponds, with the move program, I was able to lose pounds in months. I learned to record my food, learned to know what was good and what was bad for me to me. No food is off limits, it is the amount. So nutrition and exercise plans are the tools to lose weight. The six month lost was aided by the Optic Fast diet. It is a liquid diet for 10 weeks and then you learn to eat proper portions. Benefits are lose of weight, healthy exercise plans. and once a month group meeting.

Response by SGT David Petree made May 7 at 2016 5:57 PM

SGT David Petree — Sat, 07 May 2016 17:57:58 -0400

that must be when primary care moves to the parking deck !! other then that its all jibber.

Response by PVT Steven Bornman made Feb 22 at 2024 12:51 AM

PVT Steven Bornman — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:51:14 -0500

I like the term MOVE. "Like MOVE your fat tush, Soldier!" Lol. It is a good program a friend of went thru the program in Denver, CO. And he lost 50 lbs so I guess it works if you commit to the guidelines. You get out what you put in.