Pound of Cure

Nutrition Program · Tucson, AZ & Telemedicine

Change What You Eat, Not How Much

The Pound of Cure nutrition program is a comprehensive, Registered Dietitian-led approach to weight loss based in Tucson, AZ and built on Dr. Weiner's Metabolic Reset Diet. Available to anyone, anywhere via telemedicine.

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20+

Years of Experience

4.9

Google Rating

5

States via Telemedicine

The Philosophy

Why Do Most Diets Fail?

Obesity is a disease - not a failure of willpower. Your body weight is governed by an internal setpoint maintained by a powerful neurohormonal system that actively fights against calorie restriction.

Any successful weight loss plan must lower your setpoint rather than fight against it. The Metabolic Reset Diet does exactly this by replacing addictive processed foods with nutrient-dense whole foods that recalibrate your hormonal signals naturally.

The result? You eat more real food, feel more satisfied, and lose weight - without counting a single calorie.

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Dr. Matthew Weiner - Bariatric Surgeon in Tucson

What's Included

What Does the Nutrition Program Include?

1-on-1

Registered Dietitian Sessions

Work directly with Zoe Schroeder, RD, to build a personalized nutrition plan based on the Metabolic Reset Diet - tailored to your goals, medical history, and lifestyle.

Group

Support Sessions

Join expert-led group sessions with fellow patients for accountability, education, and community. Led by Zoe Schroeder, RD, Dr. Weiner, and trained peer leaders.

AI

Coaching via the Loli App

Get 24/7 personalized meal plans, natural language food logging, and smart nutrition tracking - all powered by AI and available on iOS and Android.

Your Guide

Who Leads the Nutrition Program?

Zoe Schroeder, Registered Dietitian, leads the Pound of Cure nutrition program. She works closely with Dr. Weiner and co-hosts The Pound of Cure Podcast, where they discuss the science behind sustainable weight loss.

Zoe provides one-on-one counseling, leads group support sessions, and helps patients across the country build personalized nutrition plans based on the Metabolic Reset Diet. Whether you have had bariatric surgery, take GLP-1 medications, or simply want to lose weight through dietary change - Zoe meets you where you are.

“The secret is not eating less. The secret is eating real food. Once you make that shift, the weight follows.”- Dr. Matthew Weiner

For Everyone

Who Is the Nutrition Program For?

Bariatric Surgery Patients

Maximize your surgical results and prevent weight regain with ongoing nutritional guidance designed specifically for post-op life.

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GLP-1 Medication Users

Reduce nausea and other side effects while amplifying your weight loss. GLP-1 medications work best when paired with meaningful dietary changes.

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Standalone Nutrition Clients

You do not need surgery or medications. Our program helps anyone who wants to lose weight through real food and lasting behavioral change.

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Out-of-State Patients

Based in Tucson with telemedicine available in Arizona, Michigan, California, New York, and Florida. More states coming online soon.

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Technology

How Does the Loli App Support Your Weight Loss?

AI-Generated Meal Plans

Personalized day-by-day meal plans based on your health history, goals, and dietary preferences.

Natural Language Food Logging

Just describe what you ate - Loli's AI handles calorie and macro analysis automatically. No scanning or searching required.

Community & Group Sessions

Weekly support groups and dietitian office hours - connect with experts and a supportive community.

1-on-1 Expert Access

Dietitian and provider access via the Support and Platinum tiers - book appointments directly in the app.

Plans start at $39/month. Download on iOS and Android at gololi.ai.

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The Foundation

What Makes the Metabolic Reset Diet Different?

Even though it is called a “diet,” the Metabolic Reset Diet is really a dietary rehab program. We do not ask you to eat less food - we want you to eat more food. But we help you eat less of the addictive, processed foods that are driving your obesity.

This is especially powerful for patients who have had bariatric surgery or are taking GLP-1 medications and want the full benefits of their medical treatments.

Whole Foods Focus

Replace processed foods with nutrient-dense vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains.

Hormonal Approach

Lower your weight setpoint naturally instead of fighting against it with restriction.

Based on Dr. Weiner's Books

Grounded in the science from A Pound of Cure and the Bariatric Diet Guide.

Take the Diet Quiz Metabolic Reset Diet Details Dr. Weiner's Books

Real Results

What Kind of Results Can You Expect?

Before

Before - weight regain after gastric sleeve

250 pounds

After

After - successful weight loss

153 pounds

Individual results vary. The Pound of Cure nutrition program supports patients across every weight loss pathway - surgery, medications, or nutrition alone.

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Common Questions

Nutrition Program FAQs

What is the Metabolic Reset Diet?
The Metabolic Reset Diet is Dr. Matthew Weiner's proprietary nutritional program. Rather than counting calories or restricting how much you eat, it focuses on changing what you eat - replacing addictive processed foods with nutrient-dense whole foods. This approach recalibrates your body's internal weight setpoint, quiets 'food noise,' and produces durable weight loss.
Do I need to have had bariatric surgery to join the nutrition program?
Not at all. While our program was originally designed for bariatric surgery patients, it is equally effective for GLP-1 medication users and people who want to lose weight through dietary changes alone. Patients in Arizona, Michigan, California, New York, and Florida can enroll via telemedicine, with more states coming soon.
Can the nutrition program help reduce GLP-1 side effects?
Yes. One of the most common complaints with GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro is nausea. The Metabolic Reset Diet is specifically designed to complement these medications - reducing side effects while maximizing weight loss. Our Registered Dietitian will tailor your eating plan to work with your medication schedule.
What does a typical session with the Registered Dietitian look like?
Sessions with Zoe Schroeder, RD, are conducted via telemedicine (video call). She will review your food log, discuss challenges, adjust your Metabolic Reset Diet plan, and set goals for the coming weeks. Sessions are supportive, practical, and focused on sustainable change - not judgment.
How is this different from calorie counting or traditional dieting?
Traditional diets fight against your body's natural weight setpoint by restricting calories. The Metabolic Reset Diet works with your body by changing the types of food you eat. Nutrient-dense whole foods trigger hormonal signals that naturally lower your setpoint - so you lose weight without constant hunger or willpower battles.
What is the Loli app and how does it support weight loss?
Loli is an AI-powered weight loss app built by Dr. Weiner inside the Pound of Cure practice. It provides personalized meal plans, natural language food logging with calorie and macro analysis, weight and medication tracking, 24/7 AI coaching, weekly support groups, and dietitian office hours. Plans start at $39/month (Digital), $89/month (Support - most popular), and $149/month intro then $79/month (Platinum). Available on iOS and Android at gololi.ai.

Ready to Change What You Eat?

Whether you are exploring nutrition counseling, GLP-1 medications, or bariatric surgery - our team is here to help you take the first step.

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Telemedicine in AZ, MI, CA, NY & FL

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