Dr. Ha T. Hatley, MD, a board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, is announcing the launch of a personal public pledge aimed at reframing how individuals think about long-term health, weight care, and daily consistency. The pledge reflects Dr. Hatley’s clinical experience, military service, and personal philosophy: look well, feel well, live well.
The pledge comes at a moment when health outcomes continue to decline despite record levels of information and technology. According to the CDC, more than 42% of U.S. adults live with obesity, and nearly 60% report at least one chronic condition. At the same time, studies show that over 70% of health outcomes are influenced by daily behaviors and environment, not acute medical interventions. Telehealth use remains nearly 30–40 times higher than pre-2020 levels, highlighting a permanent shift in how care fits into everyday life.
“Progress happens when people understand that health is cumulative,” Dr. Hatley said. “Small, consistent decisions add up.”
Why This Pledge, and Why Now
Dr. Hatley’s pledge is rooted in patterns she has seen across emergency medicine, outpatient care, telehealth, and obesity medicine.
“Weight intersects with nearly every aspect of health,” she said. “Yet too often, the conversation is reduced to quick fixes rather than long-term health and quality of life.”
She emphasizes that sustainable health is built through clarity and repetition, not extremes.
“Telehealth rewards clarity,” Dr. Hatley said. “You have to listen carefully and communicate simply.”
And that philosophy applies to individuals as much as clinicians.
“I try to meet people where they are,” she added. “Then we build forward, step by step.”
The Ha T. Hatley Personal Health Pledge
Dr. Hatley is committing to the following seven concrete behaviors, and inviting others to do the same:
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Prioritize consistency over intensity in daily health-related choices.
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Protect time for movement in her schedule, even on busy days.
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Treat weight and wellbeing as long-term systems, not short-term goals.
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Use clear, simple language when discussing health decisions.
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Respect access and flexibility, recognizing that real life shapes health.
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Model the habits she encourages, including routine activity and structure.
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Review progress monthly, focusing on patterns rather than perfection.
“Weight management isn’t just about a number,” Dr. Hatley said. “It affects energy, mental wellbeing, confidence, and how people move through their daily lives.”
Do-It-Yourself Toolkit: 10 Self-Guided Actions
This toolkit is designed for individual reflection and personal accountability, not services or programs:
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Write down one health habit you already repeat daily.
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Identify one small habit you want to repeat more consistently.
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Block 10–20 minutes on your calendar for movement three times a week.
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Choose one screen-free time window each day.
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Track sleep and wake times for awareness only.
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Prepare one simple meal at home each week.
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Walk the same route twice a week and notice patterns.
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Write one sentence each week about how your body feels.
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Remove one source of unnecessary friction from your routine.
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Review the month and note what felt sustainable.
Simple 30-Day Progress Tracker
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Week 1: Observe current routines without judgment
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Week 2: Repeat one small habit consistently
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Week 3: Adjust schedule to support that habit
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Week 4: Reflect on what felt realistic and repeatable
“Consistency always shows up later,” Dr. Hatley said. “That applies to health, careers, and leadership.”
Call to Action
Dr. Hatley invites individuals to take the pledge personally, adapt it to their own lives, and share the toolkit with friends, colleagues, or family members who value long-term wellbeing over quick fixes.
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Ha T. Hatley, MD
Ha T. Hatley, MD, MS, is a board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine based in Edwardsville, Illinois, providing telehealth care nationwide. She focuses on sustainable weight management, long-term health, and patient-centered care. Dr. Hatley also serves as a physician in the Army National Guard and is pursuing an MBA to expand her leadership in healthcare.
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