Transition Weight Loss

10/19/2026

What if "what's for lunch?" was already answered for you?

Our Complete Care + Meals plan includes all of your food (meals, snacks, and drinks from 600+ options), all supplements, a weekly B12 injection, comprehensive lab work, and a Drive Custom Fit gym membership. Your provider and registered dietitian visits are billed to your insurance.

It works out to about $23 a day, food included. Less guesswork, more structure, and a clear plan from day one.

Ask our team to walk you through all three plans.

10/15/2026

75 Pounds Down: Gretchen’s Incredible Transformation 💚

We are so excited to celebrate Gretchen and the incredible progress she has made at Transition Medical Weight Loss.

Gretchen has lost an amazing 75 pounds, but as we always say, a transformation like this represents so much more than a number on the scale. It reflects consistency, patience, healthier habits, perseverance through the ups and downs, and a continued commitment to her health.

We are incredibly proud to have been part of Gretchen’s journey and cannot wait to see what comes next.

“The team at Transition Medical Weight Loss has been friendly, supportive, and encouraging as I’ve explored different approaches to reach my goal. I’m grateful for the variety of tools and resources and the genuine kindness I’ve experienced along the way.”

Congratulations, Gretchen! Your hard work is inspiring, and we are so happy to celebrate this milestone with you.

10/15/2026

75 Pounds Down + Big October Updates from Transition 🎉 -

There’s a lot to celebrate at Transition this October! Meet Gretchen, who has lost an incredible 75 pounds, celebrate Joe’s national PA award, and explore his new educational website, Obesity Medicine Visuals. We’re also sharing an update on Humana Medicare Advantage and a practical tip about ...

10/15/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment starts today and runs through December 7.

If you or a parent is on Medicare, here are two things worth knowing this week. Transition Medical Weight Loss now accepts Medicare for eligible medical weight loss visits. And through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, eligible Part D members can get certain FDA-approved weight loss medications, including Wegovy and Zepbound KwikPen, for a $50 monthly copay through the end of 2027.

Eligibility requirements apply, and our team can walk you through them.

Questions about coverage? Give our team a call and we'll walk you through it.

10/14/2026

Tip of the Week: Portion sizes can be eye-opening

Some calorie-dense foods do not look like much, but small differences in portion size can add up surprisingly quickly.

This does not mean these foods are "bad" or that you need to avoid them. Many are nutritious foods that can absolutely be part of a healthy diet. The key is knowing how much you are actually eating.

Here are a few examples:
- Peanut butter: 2 Tbsp is about 190 calories. A generous 4 Tbsp spread on a sandwich is about 380 calories.
- Peanuts: 1 oz, or about 28 g, is roughly 170 calories. A full cup can contain around 800+ calories.
- Olive oil: 1 Tbsp is about 120 calories. Free-pouring 3 Tbsp onto a salad or into a pan adds about 360 calories.
- W**e: A standard 5 oz glass is roughly 120 calories, while a generous 9 oz pour may be around 215 calories.
- Granola: A 1/2-cup serving is often around 200 to 250 calories. Filling a cereal bowl with 1 cup can easily reach 400 to 500 calories.
- Trail mix: Just 1/4 cup is often around 150 to 180 calories. A cup eaten while snacking can approach 600 to 700+ calories.
- Cheese: 1 oz is usually around 100 to 120 calories. A few unmeasured slices or chunks totaling 3 oz can be 300 to 360 calories.
- Salad dressing: 2 Tbsp may contain 120 to 150 calories. A 1/4-cup pour doubles that to roughly 240 to 300 calories.
- Hummus: 2 Tbsp is around 60 to 80 calories, but 1/2 cup can be around 240 to 320 calories.
- Coffee creamer: Depending on the product, 1 Tbsp may be around 30 to 40 calories. A generous 1/4 cup can add 120 to 160 calories before the day has even really started.

Nutrition varies by brand and recipe, so always check the label when possible. The goal is not to obsess over every gram of food. Instead, consider using a food scale, measuring cups, or measuring spoons for calorie-dense foods until you develop a better eye for portions.

Even measuring for a week or two can be surprisingly educational. What looks like "a little peanut butter," "a handful of nuts," or "a splash of dressing" may be considerably more than you thought.

Awareness creates better choices.

10/12/2026

Happy Columbus Day from all of us at Transition Medical Weight Loss.

If you have the day off, make the most of it. New Hampshire in mid-October is hard to beat, so grab someone you love and get outside for a walk under the leaves.

10/09/2026

📣 We Now Accept Humana Medicare Advantage!

We’re excited to announce that Transition Medical Weight Loss now accepts Humana Medicare Advantage plans!

This is another step toward making comprehensive, evidence-based obesity care more accessible to our community.

Transition also accepts Original Medicare, other Medicare Advantage plans, and most commercial insurance plans, including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Ambetter, and Mass General Brigham Health Plans.

Our insurance-based medical program includes access to our experienced medical team, body composition monitoring, individualized nutrition and fitness guidance, and assistance with weight-loss medication coverage when appropriate.

📍 In-person in Salem, NH
💻 Virtual appointments available
📞 Contact us to have your specific insurance plan verified and learn more about getting started!

10/06/2026

🎉 We’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news!

Our Clinical Supervisor and Physician Associate, Joseph Zucchi, PA-C, MPAS, has been named one of America’s Top PAs for 2026 by POCN!

This national, peer-nominated recognition honors Physician Associates who are making a meaningful impact through patient care, leadership, education, and contributions to their field.

Joe has been an integral part of Transition since the beginning, helping build our comprehensive obesity medicine program and guiding thousands of patients toward better health. Since 2019, our patients have collectively lost more than 60,000 pounds, while our program has continued to grow in its ability to provide evidence-based, compassionate obesity care.

Beyond the office, Joe has become a national speaker, educator, advocate, and voice in obesity medicine, working to improve access to treatment, educate healthcare professionals, and advance the way obesity is understood and treated.

We couldn’t be more proud to see his work recognized during National PA Week.

Please join us in congratulating Joe on this well-deserved honor! 👏💙

10/06/2026

Behind many of your weekly check-ins at Transition is a physician assistant.

It is National PA Week, and we want to say thank you to the PAs on our team. They review your labs, follow your body composition week to week, adjust your plan when progress stalls, and help decide whether a prescription weight loss medication is right for you.

That kind of consistent, hands-on medical care is what makes a doctor supervised program different from going it alone.

Meet the people behind your plan: transitionsalem.com/meet-the-team/

10/02/2026

There’s a lot of information online about obesity and weight-loss medications, and it can be hard to know what is accurate.

Transition Medical Weight Loss Clinical Supervisor and Physician Associate Joe Zucchi, PA-C, MPAS recently created a free educational website called Obesity Medicine Visuals to make this information easier to understand.

The site includes:
- Medication guides for Wegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo, and more
- Patient-friendly information about obesity and weight management
- Visuals explaining how weight-loss medications work
- Cost and insurance resources
- Health calculators and tools
- Updates on new and upcoming obesity treatments

Some sections are more geared toward healthcare professionals, but there are plenty of helpful resources for patients too.

🌐 https://www.obesitymedicinevisuals.com

The site brings together educational content Joe has developed through patient care, conference presentations, podcasts, and obesity medicine education.

As always, the website is for education and does not replace personalized medical advice.

Feel free to explore and use it as another trusted resource to better understand obesity treatment and the science behind weight management.