Is it safe to have less than 5 shakes a day on HMR 500? Are there any complications that could occur? Will it decrease the chance of you loosing weight?

1.	How many fruits and vegetables should I eat every day and why?
2.	Why is it important to keep food records?
3.	How much water should I drink?
4.	What are the best fruits and vegetables to eat?
5.	How often and for how long do I need to exercise?
6.	What makes the HMR entrees shelf stable?
7.	What types of physical activity should I do?
8.	What if while I am on one of your programs, I feel hungry?
9.	What do you mix HMR shakes with?
10.	Which shake is for lactose intolerance? And do you mix the lactose intolerant shakes with water also?
11.	I was on the Liquid only diet before but now I have heard that with the medically supervised diet (liquids only) you are allowed a few veggies? And then after a while some fruits are added? Is this true?
12.	What sweetners are used in HRM shakes? I cannot consume aspartame. Thanks.
13.	A friend of mine is on the HMR Program at the hospital. The meetings are held in the evening. I am not available in the evenings. Can i buy your shakes and soup and do this myself? How many shakes or soups do you eat in a day?
14.	Is it possible to lose weight by replacing 2 meals a day with the shakes and them having a low calorie meal for the 3rd?
15.	Is it ok to drink shakes 5 times a day and combine it with vegetables and fruits only? I would like to follow this plan for about 2 months.
16.	Hello, I have been following the HMR 800 plan (full fast) and just found out I was pregnant. Can I continue the shakes?
17.	Would I lose weight faster on the HMR 500 instead?
18.	I've noticed when I place my order that I am asked if I have "coupons"..... How do I receive the coupons?
19.	I am 40 years old and moderately active. I weigh 130 pounds and am 5'1". I would like to weigh 115-120. How much HMR should I use and what food types. Shakes, meals, veggies, fruit? What should my calorie intake be? What should my time frame be? I work for a GYN that is on HMR and she looks WONDERFUL!!!
20.	What is considered a serving of fruit and vegtables?
21.	How long would it be healthy to stay on shakes only (5) under medical supervision?
22.	I did the program 12 years ago using HMR 500 with success. I would like to go back on the shakes again and wonder if I should use the HMR 500 or 800?
23.	Is it safe to have less than 5 shakes a day on HMR 500? Are there any complications that could occur? Will it decrease the chance of you loosing weight?
24.	I have done the fasting and lost 103 lbs. It has been almost three months and still doing well. What I would like to know is how to count the calories on fresh fruit.One book will say one thing and another will say something else...This is a great diet!
25.	Is corn on the cob considered a vegetable and if so, how much is a serving?
26.	What is the carbohydrate count in the HMR 500 Chocolate shake and the HMR 500 Vanilla shake?
27.	I need to lose close to 100lbs. Which of the HMR shakes would allow for me to stop all food;clear my system;and re-introduce proper meals;a beginning for 'better nutrition/new eating habits?
28.	Do you mix the packets with water or milk?
29.	I do not know much about the program but need to lose about 30 pounds. Can I have shakes, fruits, veggies and something like grilled chicken or crab soup for a meal once in a while and still lose weight?Anxious to lose but not sure of the rules. Classes are not in the area and the phone thing does not work for me since I am on the go constantly. What shakes should I start with?
30.	I am on the Healthy Solutions plan. Can I substitute fresh fruit juice for any of the water in my shakes and still equal 1 shake and 1 fruit serving?
31.	How often should I take the vitamins that come in the HMR 800 box?
32.	I was wondering if canned Fat Free Redfried Beans count as a vegetable? They are fabulous with the enchiladas!
33.	Are there some fruits that are more "HMR" friendly than others?
34.	I use the HMR800 4 + 1 meal/day plan. My schedule often won't let me stop to make a shake within my 3-4 hour intervals. Can I pre-mix one or more shakes and then portion them out during the day? Would they need refrigeration? If not advisable, is there an unsafe time interval to hold off drinking a shake after mixing?
35.	I want to lose 25 lbs and I would like to know what program I should be on for this and how long would it take to lose the weight I want to.
36.	Is it OK to have wine on the HMR program?
37.	Other than the low calories and the maintenance program.... I dont see any other thing in the food that would cause weight loss than less calories is this correct?
38.	If I am using the HMR 500 shakes how many entrees is okay to eat?
39.	I have seen amazing results with some friends. I would just like to lose ten pounds and wondering which program is best for me.
40.	Are potatoes ok to have as a vegetable?
41.	I have diabetes and my blood sugar is running about 220 - on insulin and medications. I am only about 20 lb. overweight. Will your program help my diabetes?

Is it safe to have less than 5 shakes a day on HMR 500? Are there any complications that could occur? Will it decrease the chance of you loosing weight?

No, it is not safe to take less than 5 shakes a day.
The program is designed as a MINIMUM of 5 shakes per day. This is for nutritional reasons. By taking fewer calories it can actually slow down your weight loss, or you could lose lean muscle mass.
If your body is not getting enough calories it will go into a "starvation mode" and actually slow down in order to preserve calories.

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