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The HMR Program for Weight Management™ at Harvard Vanguard

We are pleased to introduce The HMR® Program for Weight Management™ at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates at our Chelmsford and Kenmore practices. This program helps you achieve a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, joint problems, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure.

The HMR Program is a highly regarded, medically supervised weight-loss program that helps you quickly lose weight in a healthy, sensible way, and maintain the weight loss. The HMR Program:

  • Is medically supervised by Harvard Vanguard physicians
  • Includes easy to follow menu plans
  • Provides nutritious meals that can be delivered right to your home
  • Offers individual guidance and nutritional coaching
  • Has group classes and home-based program options

The program* offers an easy-to-follow diet that emphasizes healthy eating habits and fast, long-lasting weight loss – no gimmicks or fads. The delicious highly nutritious, portion controlled shakes, entrees, pudding, soup, nutrition bars, and multigrain hot cereal provide dieters with structure and minimize decisions about food choices.

The HMR Program at Harvard Vanguard is open to the public. All are welcome.

HMR Program Options


  • Clinic-based option - The clinic-based program provides the highest level of support and offers medical supervision if required. Participants attend weekly group classes at the Kenmore or Chelmsford practices where they learn strategies for lowering fat and calorie intake, and how to incorporate physical activity and more fruits and vegetables into their daily routine. Participants keep simple records and create weekly goals and learn to manage their weight within a structure of personal accountability. A Harvard Vanguard health educator leads all group meetings and is available via phone and e-mail for one-on-one support. During Phase 1 of the program the focus will be to achieve aggressive and consistent weight loss week in and week out. After participation in Phase 1, participants continue to attend weekly group classes where they will focus on learning the skills needed for successful long-term weight management.
  • Home-based option - For participants who travel often, require more flexibility, and do not require medical supervision, there is a home-based diet option with meals and structured meal plans. HMR at Home offers two do-it-yourself weight-loss kits, each with a complete collection of HMR diet foods, weight-loss tools, and tips.

Phase 2

After participating in the highly structured Phase 1 program, participants will continue to attend weekly group classes in Phase 2. In Phase 2, participants continue receiving structure and support to learn the skills needed for successful long-term weight management. Participants begin to introduce new foods into their diets during Phase 2. Depending on the participants goals, one can either continue to lose weight gradually in Phase 2 or maintain their weight loss. In either case, the goal is to firmly establish long-term healthy lifestyle habits that will support your for the rest of your life.

Free Orientation

For anyone who wants to learn more about the program, HMR Orientation Sessions at Harvard Vanguard are free and open to the public. A schedule of sessions can be obtained by calling:

  • Chelmsford: 978-250-6210
  • Kenmore: 617-421-6018

Chelmsford is pleased to announce that adolescents 15 years of age and older are now welcome to participate in the HMR program. Teens 15 through 17 years old need authorization from a parent or guardian in order to enroll.

HMR Risk Factor Profile

The HMR Risk Factor Profile (a health risk appraisal) may be given to certain participants before and after weight loss. The profile illustrates improvements in medical risk factors as a result of weight loss and lifestyle changes, helping to reinforce newly acquired health habits.

* The HMR Program is not typically covered by health insurance. This program is recommended for adults only.

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