The Middle East Eating Disorder Association in Lebanon (MEEDA) invited Professor Marwan El Ghoch to give an introductory talk on cognitive behavioral therapy for obesity (CBT-OB), considered as the most innovative lifestyle modification program for the treatment of obesity. This event took place on October 20, 2018 at Beirut Arab University, Jamal Abdel Nasser Hall, where the Vice-president of MEEDA, Mrs. Carine El Khazen as well as the Director of Social Affairs Dr. Michel Nawfal participated highlighting the role of MEEDA in the Middle East. Moreover, Professor El Ghoch, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department, explained how with the help of his clinical team (Mrs. Dima Kreidieh, Ms. Dana El Masri and Mrs. Hana Tannir), they implemented the CBT-OB program at the Clinic for Nutritional and Weight Management at Beirut Arab University. To be considered the first site in Middle East to apply this program. The event was interactive whereas discussions about this program were asked to Professor El Ghoch.