Eric J.
Milestone Reached:
90 lbs. lost in 10 months
“I was constantly on the diet cycle – I’d start dieting, lose weight, stop dieting, gain weight and start all over again. With each cycle, I gained more weight than I lost and eventually reached 285 pounds. I had heard people talking about HMR and I decided to give it a try. With my coach’s encouragement and the structure of the program, I realized that this was exactly what I needed to lose weight and keep it off. Now, I’m down to 197 and every day I find new things to enjoy that I couldn’t before because of my weight. I am so active now that I rarely sit and watch TV. In short, HMR has helped this couch potato leave the couch behind!”
Stacey P.
Milestone Reached:
22 lbs. lost
“I have dieted on and off throughout my adult life and was usually able to lose enough to get down to a healthy weight. However, maintaining was a different story as I usually gained back what I had lost and then some. When the HMR employee promotion was posted in the cafeteria, I decided to try it. The program was easy to follow. I was never hungry and the coaching provided much-needed accountability. With the HMR program, I was able to lose those last 10 pounds and keep it off over six months – even through the holidays. HMR has become a permanent part of my daily life!”
Grant B.
Milestone Reached:
120 lbs. lost
In 2019, Grant Brown, 42, was in poor health and couldn't shake the feeling that his current lifestyle may not allow him to be around his family in the future. After hearing about Oklahoma Heart Institute's HMR program from his daughter, a nursing student at Oral Roberts University, he decided to make a change in his life. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Brown only has five more pounds to lose to make it to the “maintenance” phase and has already lost a significant amount of weight. “The program changed my life,” said Brown. “I do things I never used to be able to every single day. There are numerous things I can do now that I could have never done without the program.”
Michael E.
Milestone Reached:
52 lbs. lost
“After my open heart surgery in April 2010, I went through cardiac rehab, watched my diet and dropped 20 pounds by August 2010. Unfortunately, by September 2017, I was back to 210 pounds. My cardiologist recommended the HMR program. I started the program immediately in September 2017 and by February 2018, I lost 52 pounds. My nurse, doctor and coach are all second to none. I could go on for hours about how this program changed the way I eat, exercise and most of all, the way I think about food. Thank you to Terri, Sarah and Brook for all of your guidance and motivation!”
Joe & Sheila T.
Milestone Reached:
80 & 60 lbs. lost
“My wife, Sheila, and I had been looking for a safe way to lose weight. We had been on several diets and lost some pounds, but they always came back. My cardiologist, who had sternly mentioned that I needed to lose weight, recommended HMR. Being diagnosed with diabetes and having a heart attack some years ago, the weight had to go. Sheila and I had been anticipating retirement and wanted to enjoy it. After eight months with our HMR family, I lost 80 pounds and Sheila lost 60. Our medications were no longer needed and our energy levels increased tremendously. We now live a healthy lifestyle and have kept the pounds off. HMR was worth every dime.”
Brenda J.
Milestone Reached:
38 lbs. lost
“I have found myself putting on the extra pounds over the past several years and my overall health was suffering as a result. My friend recommended the HMR program to me and it has exceeded my expectations. The staff are supportive and provided the motivation I needed to get to my goal. Aside from looking and feeling better, my blood pressure and lipids are in a normal range. I could not be happier with the results!”
Brooke M.
Milestone Reached:
50 lbs. lost
“In February, I weighed over 200 pounds. I needed to transform my unhealthy lifestyle but did not know where to begin. After hearing about the HMR program from a friend, I started the program and was amazed how fast I began to see results in my overall wellness. I went from a size 18 to a size five. I’m on the right path to receiving a lifetime of health benefits!”
Bud R.
Milestone Reached:
88.5 lbs. lost
“As a 63-year-old man with atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, my cardiologist and primary care physician agreed that I needed to lose weight. I set my total weight loss goal at 100 pounds, but my real goal was to reverse some of the health issues I was facing. On the HMR diet, I have already lost 88.5 pounds in less than a year. I would recommend this diet to anyone ready to get serious about losing weight.”
Cathey W.
Milestone Reached:
25 lbs. lost
“Before the HMR diet, I was so frustrated. I tried to lose the extra weight for years with fad diets and strenuous exercise, only with weight gain and a tired, achy body as a result. I decided to try the HMR diet and I started losing weight immediately, without being hungry. For the first time in 15 years, my New Year’s resolution list was missing ‘lose weight.’ The only problem was I had to buy new clothes… two sizes smaller!”
Charles M.
Milestone Reached:
100 lbs. lost
“In July, I went in for my six-month check up with my cardiologist and weighed 280 pounds. I decided to join the HMR program with a goal weight of 200 pounds. Throughout my program, the weight kept coming off and I exceeded my total goal weight by 20 pounds, losing a total of 100 pounds. This is an excellent program and I would highly recommend it to anyone.”
Gail E.
Milestone Reached:
75 lbs. lost
“I’m your average, working mom. I always put my children and husband before myself and I finally realized the best way to take care of my family is to take care of myself first. I started Healthy Solutions and lost 50 pounds before my 35th birthday. I hope to instill these health practices in my children and am always looking for ways to include my kids in being active!”
Henry F.
Milestone Reached:
55 lbs. lost
“My daughter told me about the HMR program and its impressive track record, so my wife and I decided to try it out in January 2017. Within four months, I had lost 55 pounds and I was running daily. Even after being diagnosed with COPD, I’ve noticed my breathing has returned to normal after four months in the program. The HMR program and my coaches have truly changed my life!”
Jim M.
Milestone Reached:
50 lbs. lost
“I grew up thin and even after being overweight, I still had the self-image of a thin person. I knew that I was sedentary, overweight and unhealthy. I needed a lifestyle change. I started on the HMR Decision Free program and ever since, I started out walking 30 minutes a day, but now I am up to running almost 5 miles a day. HMR provided the framework to get me to this point and they are still here with me.”
Kelly S.
Milestone Reached:
75 lbs. lost
“As a physician, I often talk to patients about their weight and the impact it has on their health. I realized I needed to address my own weight issue in order to better educate patients. The HMR diet helped me get my weight where it needs to be to improve my health and allow me to talk to patients about their weight without hypocrisy.”
Kenny G.
Milestone Reached:
60 lbs. lost
“After learning how successful the HMR progra was, I decide to give it a try. I lost 60 pounds in 13 weeks on the Healthy Solution program. I was very impressed with the program and the dedication each participant received from the knowledgeable staff. The HMR program helped me develop a path to a healthy lifestyle.”
Mark F.
Milestone Reached:
89 lbs. lost
“At 46 years old I weighed 320 pounds, had high blood pressure, shin splints and sleep apnea. I talked to my doctor about gastric bypass surgery, but he refused and recommended the HMR diet. After 15 months, I have already lost 89 pounds. I’ve started running 5k’s, I’m off all blood pressure medication and no longer have sleep apnea. HMR changed my life!”
Rachel S.
Milestone Reached:
42 lbs. lost
“My good friend had lost over 100 pounds in less than a year which is what finally gave me the nudge I needed to get serious. I started the HMR program the day before Thanksgiving and immediately started seeing results. I met my weight loss goal in April 2017 and have never felt better. Brooke, my coach, and Terri, my nurse, gave me the weekly encouragement to stay on track!”
Rick B.
Milestone Reached:
50 lbs. lost
“About four months and 65 pounds ago, I was on a compound of three blood pressure medications and a related potassium supplement. Now that I’ve lost all this weight, I don’t have to take these medications anymore and I’m feeling better than I have ever felt. Not only have I lost weight through the HMR diet, I haven’t felt hungry or struggled with cravings. The staff never abandoned me, even when the weight was off. They gave me the tools to keep it off.”
Robin B.
Milestone Reached:
95 lbs. lost
“I have been overweight all of my life and after I had my son, I just never lost the extra weight. As I have gotten older, my health has declined, my blood pressure has risen and my A1C has gotten closer to diabetic range. With the help of the OHI staff, I lost 95 pounds and kept it off for several months. My health has improved and I exercise daily. This me is so much more fun!”
Tara G.
Milestone Reached:
75 lbs. lost
“I have a long history of battling my weight. After being diagnosed with PCOS, I thought I was destined to be obese for life. HMR completely shifted my feelings. The Decision Free diet helped me to find my groove and lose weight consistently, which kept me motivated. The first phase of this program has already had a positive impact on my family. I look forward to the second phase!”
Tim S.
Milestone Reached:
80 lbs. lost
“At my heaviest, I weighed 340 pounds. I tried a popular diet and ended up losing 40 pounds over a period of six months. Unfortunately, by February 2017, I had gained 20 pounds back. I started the HMR Decision Free program on March 16, 2017 and by October 9, 2017 I reached my goal weight of 239. I have way more energy than before and the joint pain I used to experience is gone. I feel and look much healthier than I have in years!”
Donnie L.
Milestone Reached:
100 lbs. lost
“I was pretty unhealthy. I was overweight, out of shape. I smoked for 20 years - you name it. I didn’t take it seriously. I thought, ‘that’s something I can deal with later.’ I wondered what I could do. I started Decision-Free, and I’ve surprised myself. I seek to be healthy and have a lot of motivation. It’s a mindset that you want to do it. I get a second chance.”
David A.
Milestone Reached:
121.6 lbs. lost
“My name is David and I am a 65 year old retiree. Weight has been a serious problem for me since my 30’s. I have always been able to lose weight, but usually gain it right back. After I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea, my cardiologist recommended the HMR program. On the program, I have now lost 121.6 pounds in 26 weeks and my life has changed for the better!”
Jenny P.
Milestone Reached:
110 lbs. lost
“I have been obese my whole life and have tried a number of diets, failing shortly after starting them. I knew I needed to get healthy so I could be the best version of myself for my family. I set a goal that by my 30th birthday, I would be down 100 pounds. The HMR program has changed my life. I have been participating in the program for eight months and have lost 110 pounds. If I can do it, anyone can do it! I am still in the program and intend to lose 55 more pounds. I’m excited to live my healthy lifestyle!”
Susan
Milestone Reached:
75 lbs. lost
“My husband and I began the HMR program in October of 2017. I have struggled with weight issues throughout my life and I always gain weight back that I lose. As we began this journey, I set my weight loss goal at 50 pounds. I not only lost 75 pounds, but I am healthier and more positive. The HMR staff in Tulsa is top notch and the program is helping me to maintain a committed lifestyle!”
Shelley S.
Milestone Reached:
35.9 lbs. lost
“Through the years I watched the scale slowly increase, and each pound symbolized a new milestone. I kept asking myself, "What is the limit?", but nothing changed. Every day was a new day with a new weight loss plan in mind. This was incredibly frustrating, and because I was not seeing the results I wanted, I would just move on to the next plan. I started the HMR program and learned how to improve my diet and exercise to contribute to my overall health. I lost a total of 35.9 poinds on the program. I'm certain that while I have achieved my goal, HMR will always play a part in my continued journey.”