The JA Method: Weight Loss Made Practical
The JA Method: Weight Loss Made Practical
Learn the method at your own pace through short, practical videos.
Why would a set of videos—even one designed by a physician—make a difference?
If you’re here, chances are you’ve tried diets. Maybe you’ve even worked with dietitians. You know a lot about what you should do—yet making it work in real life is another story.
You don’t need another diet. You need a practical roadmap you can actually follow.
Born from a physician’s medical knowledge and her own weight-loss journey, the JA Method helps you understand your portions, become more aware of how and why you eat, and build skills that fit your real life—without rigid food rules.
The videos are short, practical, and designed to simplify the process so you can learn at your own pace and start applying what you learn right away.
Whether you’re simply curious about the JA Method or you’re ready to start making changes, these videos are your place to begin.
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What you will learn
Welcome
Welcome
- What to expect from this course
- About the instructor
Motivation and readiness to change
Motivation and readiness to change
Autonomous or internal motivation is a measure of the internal reasons for behavior change. When you are internally motivated, you will indulge in the journey towards your weight loss goal because it will make you feel happy.
Energy Balance and Weight
Energy Balance and Weight
Energy homeostasis is a force that works to keep a stable internal milieu within an organism. The energy balance is between energy intake (the food we consume) and energy expended (basal metabolic rate and exercise). To lose some weight, we need to eat less or exercise more or both.
Weight loss target
Weight loss target
The ideal weight is the weight that you feel comfortable with and within the normal range of BMI. We will learn how to calculate our target weight and the calories needed to be consumed on daily basis to reach that target. JAMethod is an app that calculates your weight loss target and calories needed to maintain and keep the weight loss.
Self-monitoring and calories counting
Self-monitoring and calories counting
The self-regulation theory is a theoretical underpinning for the efficacy of self-monitoring in weight loss. Calorie counting or self-monitoring is more than just the act of logging the food you eat. The purpose of self-monitoring is to keep you aware of your actions and focused on your goal.
Food categories and counting
Food categories and counting
Calorie monitoring can be intimidating; but I am going to teach you an easy way to estimate the calories in your food items. We will use our hands and tablespoons to estimate the calories.
Calorie Counting in Action
Calorie Counting in Action
In this lesson, I will show you several strategies and tips for staying within the target daily calories such as portion control, mindful and conscious eating, two plate techniques and planning.
Weight Maintenance
Weight Maintenance
In this lesson, we will explore how to maintain weight loss by monitoring eating habits, identifying triggers for regain, and incorporating exercise as a key tool. We’ll also share insights from 6,000 people who successfully kept the weight off for more than six years.
Hi! I am Dr. Jumana Antoun
I am a professor of family physician and clinical weight loss practitioner. I am the founder of the JA Method for weight loss.
I have struggled with obesity ever since I was a teenager. After discovering a method that is flexible, applicable, and easy to commit to, I am passionate about spreading this information to others to help them reach the healthiest version of themselves.
