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Does insurance cover the HMR® program?

Some insurance companies do provide coverage for the medical portion of the HMR center program. You will need to discuss this with your insurance company. The San Diego center staff can provide you with weekly claim forms for you to submit to your insurance company.

How much does the San Diego center program cost?

The cost of our San Diego center based program depends on a few things: How much weight you have to lose, which diet option you choose, and any medical supervision you may need. In addition to program fees, you will be purchasing HMR Shakes and pre-packaged meals as your food on the diet. If you are interested, we offer free individual consultations with one of our Health Educator’s. At the consultation, the Health Educator will discuss your weight loss goals and your medical history to better provide you with program options and pricing. If you would like to schedule your free individual consultation, sign up online today or give us a call at 619.297.8640.

We also offer the HMR at Home® program for those who are unable to attend classes at our San Diego center location. For complete information on the HMR at Home Program, visit http://www.ihmonline.com/programs_hmrathome.aspx.

What is the San Diego Center program?

At our San Diego Center we offer HMR programs and products. The HMR programs are among the country’s most well-respected, combining structured diets, lifestyle education, group support, and HMR weight-loss foods. They include both medically supervised and non–medically supervised weight-loss plans, along with a state-of-the-art maintenance program.

How does the center program work?

The program offers structure, education, and coaching to get you to your weight-loss goals. More people succeed in the HMR Program because we focus on the key skills that are most predictive of your success—using HMR weight-loss foods with fruits and vegetables to reduce calories and participating in physical activity to burn calories.

Center program participants make two commitments: to attend their weight-loss group weekly and to keep simple records to track their progress. Trained healthcare professionals work with you to provide training, perspective, and support, helping you make practical, realistic changes that won’t stop when you go off the diet.

What diets does the HMR clinic program offer?

We offer two basic diet options in the clinic:

Our Decision-Free™ Diet is the most structured diet and produces the greatest amount of weight loss. People on the Decision-Free Diet eat only HMR meal replacements—shakes, entrees, multigrain hot cereal and nutrition bars. Diet options include using either 5 HMR Shakes per day, or 3 HMR Shakes + 2 HMR Entrees. This diet includes medical supervision.

The Healthy Solutions® diet follows a “3+2+5” structure: 3 HMR Shakes + 2 HMR Entrees + 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Medical supervision is generally not required because the calories are higher. (Patients taking diabetes medication do require medical supervision.) Both diets are nutritionally complete and provide plenty of delicious food so you can feel full while you lose weight. In fact, you can eat as many HMR foods as you need to feel satisfied and still lose weight. These are NOT deprivation diets!

What is the calorie level?

Medically supervised HMR Decision-Free Diets range from approximately 500–800 calories per day or more. The HMR Healthy Solutions Diet is approximately 1,200–1,600 calories per day or more.

How much weight can I expect to lose?

Generally, people on our Decision-Free Diet lose 2–4 pounds per week, or more. People on our Healthy Solutions diet lose about 2–3 pounds per week. Again, many people lose more. In either case, HMR has the best-published weight-loss results of any ongoing treatment program (based on HMR data published or presented at medical conferences): Clinic program participants using our Decision-Free Diet with medical supervision lose an average of 55–60 pounds. Some people lose over 100 pounds in this program. Clinic program participants using our Healthy Solutions diet lose an average of 35–40 pounds. Again, some dieters lose significantly more.

Do I need medical supervision?

All program participants receive a professional screening upon joining. Depending on the diet you choose, your body mass index, and your medical history, the medical staff will determine whether you require medical supervision. Most participants on the Healthy Solutions diet do not require medical supervision.

How do I choose which HMR diet is right for me?

Both HMR diet options are effective. Generally speaking, people with 40 pounds or more to lose will achieve their weight-loss goal more quickly with the Decision-Free Diet. However, many people also lose 40, 50, or even 100 or more pounds on the Healthy Solutions diet. We offer free, in-depth individual consultations to help you make an informed choice without any obligation.

What if I don't live in San Diego?

We also offer the HMR at Home® program for those who are unable to attend classes at our San Diego center location. For complete information on the HMR at Home Program, visit http://www.ihmonline.com/programs_hmrathome.aspx.

This information is not intended to diagnose medical problems or substitute for appropriate medical care. Consult your physician with questions.
Individuals younger than 18 years of age should not use this diet program without consent from their physician. HMR weight loss foods should not be used as a sole source of nutrition without medical approval. These products are not intended for use by infants, children, or pregnant and lactating women. Consult your physician before starting any diet.

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