About weight-loss.ca
We're a Canadian editorial team on a mission to make evidence-based weight loss guidance accessible to every Canadian — from BC to Newfoundland.
Our mission
Weight loss is one of the most searched and most misunderstood health topics in Canada. Millions of Canadians are navigating a landscape crowded with conflicting information, expensive programs, and products that don't deliver on their promises.
weight-loss.ca exists to cut through the noise. We publish in-depth, clinically grounded guides to weight loss clinics, medications, programs, and strategies available specifically in Canada — with honest assessments of what works, what doesn't, and what it actually costs.
Everything we publish is aligned with Health Canada guidelines, informed by the Canadian Obesity Network, and reviewed by registered dietitians and physicians before publication.
Our editorial team
Sarah Mitchell, RD
Editor in Chief
Registered Dietitian based in Toronto, Ontario. Sarah has over a decade of experience in clinical nutrition and weight management, including work with the Bariatric Surgery Program at Toronto General Hospital. She oversees all editorial content and ensures every article meets evidence-based standards.
MHSc Nutrition, University of Toronto · College of Dietitians of Ontario
Dr. James Okafor, MD
Medical Reviewer
Family physician with a focused practice in obesity medicine in Ottawa, Ontario. Dr. Okafor is a member of the Canadian Obesity Network and completed advanced training in bariatric medicine. He reviews all medication, clinical, and condition-specific content before publication.
MD, University of Ottawa · CCFP · Diploma in Bariatric Medicine
Rachel Chen
Senior Health Writer
Vancouver-based health journalist with a background in kinesiology. Rachel covers GLP-1 medications, program reviews, and fitness strategies, bringing first-hand research and clinic visits to each piece she writes.
BSc Kinesiology, UBC · 8 years health writing
Lenold Vaz
Founder & Publisher
Canadian health media entrepreneur. Lenold founded weight-loss.ca with the goal of building the most trusted, comprehensive weight loss resource for Canadians. He oversees the product and publishing strategy.
Canada
How we create our content
Every piece of content on weight-loss.ca follows a structured editorial process:
- Research: We gather data from peer-reviewed literature, Health Canada guidance, the Canadian Obesity Network clinical practice guidelines, and direct outreach to clinics and providers.
- Drafting: Content is written by qualified health writers or registered dietitians with subject-matter expertise.
- Medical review: All clinical claims, medication information, and condition-specific guidance is reviewed by Dr. James Okafor or a qualified designate before publication.
- Fact-checking: Pricing, availability, and regulatory status is verified against Health Canada's Drug Product Database and direct clinic contact.
- Updates: Pages are reviewed and updated at least annually, or when significant clinical or regulatory changes occur.
For full details, see our Editorial Policy.
How we make money
weight-loss.ca is free to readers. We earn revenue through affiliate partnerships — when you click certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We also display contextual advertising. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial recommendations or scores. We disclose all affiliate links in every article where they appear. Our editorial team operates independently of our commercial team.
What we cover
Medical disclaimer
Content on weight-loss.ca is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider — such as your family physician or a registered dietitian — before making changes to your diet, starting a new medication, or beginning a weight loss program.