Science behind Real Appeal Rx
Real Appeal Rx draws on the results of several weight-loss studies to create entertaining, personalized, and sustainable weight-loss and weight-management programs. Your health coach will work with you to set realistic goals related to medication adherence & healthy lifestyle changes. The coach can also provide ongoing support and accountability to help the individual achieve their goals.
The program is designed to help consumers make lifestyle changes to help them lose weight and keep it off. The goal is for lasting changes, and in doing so, may help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and other weight-related health conditions.
Program Summary
Real Appeal Rx is a clinically proven program that helps people lose and keep weight off. It’s a practical, real-life approach to weight loss, backed by 20 years of scientific research and customized to each participant’s schedule and lifestyle.
Eligibility in the program depends on what programs your employer is offering to accompany being prescribed GLP-1 medications by your healthcare professional. If you’re already on a GLP-1 medication, you can enroll online and select a day and time for your weekly group sessions. Be sure to select a session that best works for your schedule so that every week, on the same day and time, you’ll join a team of participants and your Health Coach for a live group session. Real Appeal Rx sessions are 30 minutes long.
- Weekly sessions for the first 8 weeks of the program.
- After 8 weeks, you transition to our Wellness series.
- You can transition to the Maintenance Phase anytime after the first 10 weeks if you’re ready to stop taking your medication.
- Throughout the program, you can schedule weekly 1-on-1 meetings with your coach for support.
Knowing that each member has been prescribed a form of GLP-1 medication, the goal of the group session will be to improve habits by working on behaviors while receiving the benefits of the medication. The coach leads discussions where the team collaborates and shares ideas on how to apply lifestyle changes, tips, and strategies to everyday life. You can access the Real Appeal Rx program as long as your health insurance covers it.
Getting Started
Sparking a life-changing transformation begins with small steps! These tips and resources can help you get started with Real Appeal Rx and be on the road to success!
- To enroll in Real Appeal Rx or switch from Real Appeal to Real Appeal Rx, start here!
You can learn more about the program by exploring your Dashboard, the initial content provided, and various member pages on the website and the Rally Coach app.
- Start your success story by defining your Wellness Vision. Reflect on what’s inspiring you to make these changes and what you’re hoping to accomplish, and write it down to reference throughout the program
- Begin tracking food, drinks, and your activity to start increasing awareness of your current habits. You can use our built-in tracker or any system you prefer! As long as you have access to the information, you’re good to go.
You can do it, and your coach is here to support you in your healthy lifestyle changes. Book optional 1-on-1 sessions weekly for additional support, encouragement, and motivation. Your transformation can begin today!
Optum Pharmacy Support
We encourage you to work closely with your prescribing physician while taking or discontinuing your GLP-1 medication. Please contact your prescribing physician to discuss:
- Medication side effects and recommendations/options to ease these effects
- Challenges you’re experiencing and the potential risks of not adhering to your medication cadence.
Additionally, Real Appeal Rx has a dedicated team of pharmacists available to address medication questions or concerns. To contact this team, please download the Real Appeal Rx Pharmacist Support Form, complete the questions, and email it to realappealrx_pharmacist@optum.com
For additional support, contact us by calling 1-844-924-7325, Monday – Friday between 7am – 7pm CT.