The HMR® Program recommends a minimum of 2,000 calories of physical activity each week. Researchers have found that successful weight maintainers participate in at least that much weekly physical activity, which equals about 45 minutes of moderate activity per day. Government agencies and other researchers have found that between 30-90 minutes of daily activity is most beneficial for weight and health management. Read more…

The facts behind the fat and the holidays: Many Americans gain extra weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. We overeat during the holiday and promise to go on a diet after the New Year; it is probably the most popular New Year’s resolution. It has been estimated that as many as 50% of Americans begin diets in the New Year. Read more…

The holiday tradition of rich, creamy egg-nog is only as far away as your HMR Shakes! This spicy egg-nog flavored mousse will compete with even the most decadent dessert on any holiday menu, so make extra servings … your friends and family will want to share the holiday cheer! Read more…

“More is Better” is a unique concept that applies to many aspects of the HMR® Program. The more you do, the better your weight and health management – whether referring to meal replacements, fruits and vegetables, or physical activity. The most surprising aspect of this concept is that participants can eat more food and still lose weight! Read more…

Many researchers, including those from the National Cancer Institute and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), have concluded that eating more vegetables and fruits (which are naturally low in calories and high in fiber) is a very effective way for people to manage their weight. Read more…

Weight loss with a behavioral program using meal replacements, fruit and vegetables: a 24-week randomized, controlled trial.

Patients randomized to the HMR Healthy Solutions diet (3 shakes, 2 entrees, 5 fruits and vegetables) who completed 12 weeks, lost an average of 33.4 lbs (15.4% of initial weight) compared to those receiving conventional dietetic counseling (these patients lost an average of 1.3 lbs or .6% of initial).

Anderson JW, Reynolds R, Rinsky J, Bush H, Washnock C
Obes 2009;17 suppl 2:S265 Read more…