The HMR program really works but you have to want to do it. I started about January 15th and have dropped 66 pounds. I did it through Boston Medical Center under a doctor's supervision. I am about 6 weeks out and on what they call the refeed plan. The first week on regular food consisted of 4 oz of lean protien fish or chicken and 2 cups of green vegetables and 4 HMR shakes. I tell you after the first chewable food in 12 weeks I felt like I cheated on my wife. I am now up to 8 1/2 oz of protien 5 cups of vegetables 2 fruits and 3 starches. The key folkes is to go to the gym at least 3 times a week or go for a rapid walk each day. So far knock on wood I am keeping it off. If you Google HMR you will find a website Hackley Health Management the sell 0 calorie 0 sugar flavorings for your shakes. You can make a mint chocolate shake, an orange Julius ans many others, it makes the shakes more exciting. I still do my shakes sometimes 1 a day, love them they taste great, some days I do not do them at all. I have made a deal with my self if I gain 10 pounds I am back on the shakes for a week.