Teresa Branco Institute introduces a unique and innovator concept in Portugal, based entirely on scientific guidelines applied to weight loss behavioral programs which promote a healthy weight for life.Our main goal is to help people to lose and manage their weight throughout life without medication, supplements or miracle diets.The method developed by Professor Teresa Branco comprise distinct fields, such as Physiology of Weight Management, Nutrition, Exercise Prescription and Psychology.In our point of view, an adequate weight management, whether for loss, increase or maintain weight, is based on five assumptions:• Appropriate physiological and hormonal control• Satisfactory stress and emotion management • Balanced nutritional management• Proper and regular practice of physical activity