Table 2 MEDEA telephone-based intervention sessions: schedule and thematic content

Intensive phase: weekly calls

1

1

Welcome to the MEDEA program

Introduction to program

2

2

Getting started: tipping the calorie balance

Caloric restriction

3

3

Not all fats are created equal: eat less of most, more of some

Caloric restriction

4

4

Cutting calories by controlling your portions

Caloric restriction

5

5

Move those muscles!

Physical activity

6

6

Working with what’s around you: cue control

Behavioral support

7

7

Problem solving

Behavioral support

8

8

Being active: a way of life

Physical activity

9

9

Healthy eating

Caloric restriction

10

10

Healthy eating and breast cancer

Breast cancer and nutrition

11

11

Preparing a better breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Caloric restriction and Behavioral support

12

12

Summary and progress review

Summary and evaluation

Consolidation phase: bi-weekly calls

13

14

Talk back to negative thoughts

Behavioral support

14

16

The slippery slope of lifestyle change

Behavioral support

15

18

Stepping up your physical activity

Physical activity

16

20

Ten ways to control your hunger

Behavioral support

17

22

Handling holidays, vacations, and special events

Behavioral support

18

24

Taking stock and celebrating your success

Summary and evaluation

Maintenance phase: monthly calls

19

28

Ways to stay motivated

Behavioral support

20

32

Recovering from overeating

Behavioral support

21

36

Weight loss review

Caloric restriction

22

40

Adapting to long-lasting success

Behavioral support

23

44

Preparing for what comes next

Summary and evaluation

24

48

Congratulations! You finished the MEDEA program!

Summary and evaluation