Rick's Story

“I’ve been overweight my whole life,” says Rick G. “Before HMR, my waist was 58 inches and I was a candidate for a heart attack and diabetes. I had tried other diets and I would be successful initially, but I would never maintain the weight loss.” That all changed when Rick discovered the HMR® Program—and lost 197 pounds! “Other weight-loss group meetings were like a social hour,” Rick explains. “Not HMR—it is about learning and problem-solving. If I have a problem, I can have it addressed—not only by the health educator, but by the other adults in the class.” Rick also quickly became a fan of HMR’s delicious weight-loss entrees and shakes. “I tried other low-calorie entrees and I really prefer HMR’s menu options,” he says. “They are nutritious and make good, hearty meals. They work because they control the portions and calories for me. I saw progress every week, practically every day.” In addition to losing the excess weight, Rick gained innumerable health benefits, including improved triglycerides and BMI. He even walked the Boston Marathon. “I’m in better shape now,” he points out. “My doctor was amazed. He said I have the cardiovascular system of a top athlete.” Why such amazing results? “HMR is the only program out there focused not just on results, but on helping people change their lifestyle. It is a scientifically based program proven to work. I’m the proof!” Results not representative of all patients in the HMR Program at McKinney Diabetes and Weight Management. For many dieters, weight loss is temporary when behaviors taught are not practiced regularly.