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St. Joseph's Hospital Diet Programs
In partnership for over 20 years with Health Management Resources (HMR), St. Joseph's Hospital offers a treatment program emphasizing the skills and behaviors needed to live a healthier, more active life.
The Healthy Solutions® Diet
This state-of-the-art weight loss treatment includes thorough lifestyle education and personalized attention and follow-up, with an emphasis on long-term weight and health management. In-clinic and at-home diet options provide effective treatment for anyone wanting to lose any amount of weight. The Healthy Solutions diet is a filling diet of approximately 1,200-1,400 calories a day using portion-controlled HMR meal replacements (weight loss shakes, entrées, soup, multigrain cereal and nutrition bars) and fruits and vegetables. This comprehensive program also provides in-depth lifestyle education including simple strategies to increase daily levels of physical activity. The program is administered by a professional team that includes a registered dietitian and fitness specialist.
In-clinic Program
- Ideal for dieters who need added structure, accountability and personal support
- Average weight loss is 35-40 pounds. Some people lose even more-(average 2.5 lbs. per week*).
- Weekly classes with individual coaching: Dieters learn specific "how to's" of weight loss. Participants keep simple records and use their own data to create weekly goals that they share with their health educator. Through this coaching partnership, participants learn to manage their weight within a structure of personal accountability and follow-up.
- Maintenance: After the weight loss phase, participants attend weekly groups where they continue to receive support while practicing simple strategies to help ensure successful, long-term weight management. This includes easy ways to lower fat and calories, as well as simple strategies to add physical activity and more fruits and vegetables into the daily routine.
At-home Program
- Ideal for dieters who prefer to lose weight on their own
- Average weight loss is 15-30 pounds. Some people lose even more*.
- Healthy Solutions Quick StartTMdiet kit: HMR's comprehensive program support materials and weight loss foods are packaged in a convenient kit and delivered directly to dieters' homes. Each kit includes several weeks worth of HMR diet foods and complete diet support materials, including step-by-step dieting instructions and proven strategies for long-term weight maintenance.
How to Get Started
Contact us for more information and to register for a free program orientation.
Data: HMR's research-based program achieves unparalleled results. HMR is currently sponsoring or has recently published over 38 research studies. HMR-supported research, as well as program outcomes, have appeared in several leading medical journals, including International Journal of Obesity, Obesity Research, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. HMR regularly presents outcome data at professional conferences.
*HMR data from selected programs, published or presented at medical conferences.
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