MHW staff from left: Jacqueline Burr, Health Educator; Beverly Gorsuch, RN, Program Nurse; Brie Breland, Executive Director; Mike Fadden, MD, Medical Director

About Us...

Maryland Healthy Weighs, LLC was developed by Dr. Michael Fadden and Linda (Brie) Breland to bring a successful, research-based medical weight loss program to the Eastern Shore. As a primary care physician for the past 30 years, Dr. Fadden has been very concerned about the recent trends in obesity, diabetes, and other chronic illness, and the inability to really treat these problems in a medical office setting. American culture is characterized by an environment that promotes increased food intake; non-healthful, convenience foods; and physical inactivity. Over two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese. There are 135,000 new cases of diabetes each month in our country, virtually all attributable to obesity. Obesity is now the greatest threat to the health of Americans and finding an effective approach to weight loss is more critical than ever.

At Maryland Healthy Weighs, we are interested in improving your health for the long term. Making and sustaining healthy lifestyle changes can prevent or reduce the incidence of the major chronic diseases facing us today – heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The healthy lifestyle changes that the HMR Program for Weight Management™ teaches will not only accelerate weight loss, but also improve and protect health long-term, adding quality years to your life.

Maryland Healthy Weighs offers a variety of treatment options for people wanting to lose 10 – 200 or more pounds. Each program offers a highly structured, easy-to-follow diet that emphasizes healthy eating habits and fast, long-lasting weight loss. They’re ideal for anyone wanting to lose weight and become healthier, including those with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and other medical conditions. HMR’s clinically proven diet programs are a sensible, healthy way to lose weight. No gimmicks or fads. Created by physicians and other healthcare professionals, and backed by extensive scientific data, HMR Programs are widely recognized for their successful outcomes. The HMR Program has been trusted by more than 400 major hospitals, universities, and medical centers across the U.S. for over 25 years.

In addition to being clinically effective for weight and health management, HMR Programs are cost effective, too. In fact, participants often report saving money while on the program. Using HMR weight-loss foods to lose weight can actually reduce your overall food budget, and the savings from reduced medications can really add up. People save money, improve their quality of life, and feel better!