Move! Program

Veteran Shaunelle Tharpe improved her health and reached a healthy weight with the help of the MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans team in Durham, NC.

Army and Marine Veteran Robert Kaczor shares how VA’s MOVE! Program helped him lose 100 pounds and gain a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Veteran and spouse lose 100+ lbs. combined with VA’s MOVE! program after cancer recovery journey.

Veteran Pamela Merritt made a life-changing decision to join VA’s MOVE! program at Durham VA.

Marine Veteran Theo Deuel gained 55 pounds after leaving the service. Now, he’s finding his joy in exercise again through TeleMOVE!

MOVE! program offers personalized support, education and resources to help Veterans and staff achieve their health goals.

Vietnam Army Veteran David Devaney writes poetry to reflect on his life experiences and his success with VA’s MOVE! program.

Army Veteran Charles Van Luyn changed his diet using the MOVE! weight management program to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Army Veteran Annette Bowman joined the Columbia VA TeleMOVE! program and has lost more than 120 pounds. She hopes to inspire other Veterans with her story.

Navy Veteran Dick got a second lease on life when his VA doctor helped him to lose almost a hundred pounds. Now, back to an active, healthy lifestyle, he credits VA with the win.

Physical activity is a very popular topic, but oftentimes it's made out to be overcomplicated and overwhelming for those trying to learn more about it. Being active is about so much more than just losing fat, gaining muscle and looking good. A simpler approach, like what the MOVE! program offers, is to focus on improving overall health, function and quality of life.

Veteran Robert Jarousak, who served his country in both the Navy and the Army, has struggled with his weight for years. Here is the story of how he lost 88 pounds in VA's MOVE! program.