HMR's clinically proven diet programs are a sensible, healthy way to lose weight. No gimmicks or fads. Created by physicians and other healthcare professionals, and backed by extensive scientific data, HMR® Programs are widely recognized for their successful outcomes. Each program offers a highly structured, easy-to-follow diet that emphasizes healthy eating habits and fast, long-lasting weight loss, whether you want to lose 20 pounds or 200 pounds.

The goal of the program is to help participants incorporate simple lifestyle changes to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime of better health. HMR Program diets are highly structured to make it easier for people to lose weight. The diets use HMR shakes, entrees, pudding, soup, multigrain hot cereal and BeneFit® bars, which are used in place of meals, and may be combined with fresh fruits and vegetables. See similar questions...

Losing weight can result in dramatic health improvements. That's because excess weight and obesity are risk factors for a number of chronic health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, joint problems, sleep apnea, and more. Participants in the HMR Program often find that they are able to reduce or eliminate the medications they are taking for many of these conditions. See similar questions...

HMR Program fees, associated medical fees and food costs are not typically covered by health insurance plans. See similar questions...

Your primary care physician, nurse, or physician assistant can help you determine how much weight you should lose. The Harvard Vanguard health educator can then determine which program is best for you. The clinic-based program provides the highest level of structure and support. For those who travel a lot or want greater flexibility, there is the home-based option as well. See similar questions...

These services are not covered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. Kaiser Permanente does offer other programs to help support and facilitate weight loss. Click here to learn about some of the other resources available from Kaiser Permanente. See similar questions...

The HMR Program is in a class by itself when it comes to helping people lose weight and keep it off. Click here to see a graph of the average weight loss in the HMR program in comparison to other diets. See similar questions...

People lose more weight and keep more weight off with HMR than with any other ongoing weight management program (based on published weight-loss results). That's why HMR is the country's leading provider of medical weight-loss programs, offered by more hospitals and medical centers than any other medical weight-loss program. In addition, physicians and dieters alike have trusted HMR for more than 20 years. See similar questions...

If you are in either of the weight loss phases (medically supervised or Healthy Solutions) there is no alcohol allowed. far as beverages go, the programs only allow for non-caloric beverages. Such as diet soda, WATER, crystal light, etc. The food is all low in calorie, so it helps you to eat enough to stay full without a lot of calories. The classes are also very important. They help with structure and accountability. See similar questions...

The HMR Program was developed by physicians, psychologists, dietitians, and nurses. HMR is the only program that conducts continuous ongoing research based on the results of all of its participants. Our goal is to continually improve the success of our program based on the experience of the people who have been through it. See similar questions...

Yes. Adolescents age 13 and over are able to participate in our adult clinic programs. Because teenagers are still physically maturing, it is important to take a careful approach to any adolescent weight-loss effort. HMR's medically based programs help adolescents make smart weight-loss plans. In addition, HMR Shakes, Entrees and BeneFit Bars help adolescents improve their nutrition and avoid the high-calorie foods that have made excess weight such an issue for teens. See similar questions...

Yes, although exercise can certainly increase one's rate of weight loss. Simply try adding 15 to 20 minutes of some activity into your life on a daily basis and you should notice increased energy as well as faster weight loss. For example, put music on while you do your housework, turn off the TV and go for a walk or park your car at the far end of the parking lot. See similar questions...

We have a strict policy of not making claims of what is covered and not covered by the insurance companies or guaranteeing reimbursement. For any specific insurance plan, we won’t be absolutely sure if services will be reimbursed or denied until you actually submit your medical receipts and we see how you claim was processed. See similar questions...

The HMR Program does not involve fads, gimmicks, or theories about what "might" work. We focus on research-tested strategies and our programs are staffed by trained healthcare professionals. Unlike other companies whose biggest expense is often marketing, HMR invests most of its dollars in developing high-quality programs so that participants can do better. See similar questions...

All HMR Shakes are low-calorie, filling, and packed with nutrition. They are available in chocolate and vanilla, but can be combined with low-calorie add-ins to provide an unending variety of flavors. They mix up quickly for delicious thick shakes, fruit smoothies, mousses, puddings, and more! You'll never be bored! For most HMR newcomers, we recommend our HMR 120 Shake mix, which is available in an economical canister. See similar questions...

The HMR Program for Weight Management at Intelligent Health Center is offered through Health Management Resources (HMR), the nation's leading provider of medically supervised weight management programs. Since 1983, HMR Programs have helped more than 800,000 dieters lose weight while learning healthier lifestyle skills. See similar questions...

There is a 250 lb. recommended weight limit. The minimum recommended weight for the Segway™ is 100 lbs. See similar questions...

The HMR Program focuses on three skills that are critical for weight-loss success: using packaged HMR Entrees and Shakes to reduce calories, eating fruits and vegetables, and engaging in physical activity to burn calories. These same skills are at the heart of HMR's weight-maintenance program and are critical for long-term weight management and general health management. In addition, they can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. See similar questions...