Weight Loss by Hims – Finding Your Plan, Your Way

Weight loss can be a somewhat touchy and often deeply personal topic. I’m not sure I know anybody who hasn’t had their lives (or even just their mindset) affected by an urge or desire to lose weight. While modern technology tends to make a lot of these deeply personal things feel a little more complicated or less tangible, we’re seeing the digital age make concepts like weight loss or mental health treatment a little bit more approachable, too. That’s where Weight Loss by Hims comes in, at the convergence of fully online healthcare and personalized treatment options in the world of weight loss.

Hims — ever heard of him? I’m sure you’ve seen a billboard in a city you were visiting or have gotten hit by an ad on Facebook or Instagram for one of Hims (or Hers, their sister company) offerings. Before learning about Weight Loss by Hims, I was familiar with their telehealth model for helping folks attain access to certain medications (for treatment of things from anxiety to hair loss) out of pocket without the need for insurance or taking the traditional healthcare route.

As someone who freelanced and has danced the devil’s dance with insurance on and off through the years, I totally get the multitude of ways that this style of service could really help someone in need who may otherwise feel like they’re up against the wall. 

I was pretty curious how the process would work for Weight Loss by Hims – turns out it’s pretty straightforward and could be a great helping hand for those who could benefit from the service. So — how does it all work? I’ll tell you what I’ve learned.

What’s the deal with Weight Loss by Hims?

If (like me) you’re used to the hoops of the healthcare system, Hims offers a pretty streamlined process that removes any need for the anxieties that come with making a positive change for yourself. It’s pretty refreshing, honestly. Here’s how Hims sums up their approach to Weight Loss by Hims:

“Unlike traditional weight loss programs, Hims’ program considers the underlying factors affecting your weight and includes a personalized treatment plan based on your body, health history, and weight loss goals. The holistic approach combines customized medication and ongoing medical support, with healthy food choices, regular movement, and consistent sleep.” 

What’s the process?

Okay, so what’s the step-by-step plan to get results? That’s pretty straightforward, too. Here’s the deal:

1. You will answer a handful of questions on an online assessment. Don’t worry – there’s no need to study. The questions are what you’d expect: a background of your health history, lifestyle, and relevant goals in your weight loss journey.
   
2. A trusted medical professional will review your intake with a fine-toothed comb and determine what treatment option will be the best fit for your unique needs.
   
3. If prescribed, you’ll get a customized plan designed just for you with unlimited online access to follow-ups and answers to your questions. Oh, and adjustments, too —during the course of treatment, you can message your provider team about tweaking your treatment plan or other treatment options that may be right for you!

Simple, right? I think my favorite part of the process is knowing how one-of-one your plan is – totally customized to the hopes and goals that you’d itemize in your consultation form. The last big detail to review is the cost to you – thankfully, these weight loss treatment plans are at a really approachable price.

Hims’ science-backed program is available 100% online for as little as $199/month with a 12-month subscription charged upfront at prescription. There’s even more good news in knowing that Weight Loss by Hims is here to stay, dedicated as a core offering among Hims’ other efficient, accessible, and affordable plans. Sweet!

What could my plan consist of?

There are a handful of ways that Hims may be able to help. If the topic of weight loss is new to you, you might not even have a frame of reference for what offerings are out there to help you feel better. How do you figure out what’s best for you? Based on the goals you’ve spelled out, here are the broad categories of treatment offerings you may see on your personalized plan.

• Weight loss medications. Similar to Hims’ long-standing offerings in other areas of personal health, Hims has options at multiple price points, with no insurance required. Your plan is totally customized to you. Hims medication kits can include a combination of bupropion, metformin, topiramate, vitamin B12, and naltrexone – each shown to promote weight loss and selected for you based on your weight loss profile and health history.
  
• GLP-1s. Hims has recently added compounded GLP-1 injections to their range of treatment options.
  • Not available in all 50 states. Weight Loss by Hims is a holistic program that includes nutrition support, technological tools, and compounded GLP-1s or medication kits with customized compounded medications prescribed based on what your provider determines is medically appropriate and necessary for you. Compounded products are not FDA-approved. FDA does not evaluate compounded products for safety, effectiveness, or quality. See the website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions, including online provider consultation requirements.
    
• Online tools. Setting yourself up for healthy lifestyle changes requires more than a prescription. The Hims app has useful content and tools to help you track your own progress and build healthy habits from the ground up. Not to mention that you have access to a care team for support anytime, anywhere. No in-person visit required. More on that in a sec!

What support can I count on?

Hims is not shy about its commitment to making you feel supported in your unique journey to feel best in your skin. That means that you’ll have unlimited access to a care team. What does that really mean?

• Expert treatment. We’ve talked a lot already about the value of your personalized plans, but it bears repeating one last time. Your care team is dedicated to understanding your needs and goals before figuring out what your ideal routine could look like through Hims. You’ll be staring down a personalized treatment plan developed by a medical professional based on your personal weight loss goals, health history, eating patterns, and underlying factors impacting your weight. And all online, too.
  
• Quick answers, when you need them. Help or guidance is truly only a message away. They mean it — you can shoot a message over any time and count on answers to your questions and unlimited checkups. This includes medication adjustments if needed, throughout your treatment all 100% online.
  
• In-app behavioral program. If you really want to make sure you take advantage of every piece of your plan, you must download the free app! Failing to grab that app on your phone means you’re missing out on a lot of the expertly crafted content and tools that exist to help you along the road to feeling better. You can look forward to realistic nutritional essentials with easy-to-follow snack and meal ideas, and customized lessons based on your eating pattern to help encourage healthy choices and spark inspiration. Too good to pass up!

If Weight Loss by Hims feels like a good fit for you to explore, you can feel good knowing that the ball is totally in your court to make a move. Choosing to commit to your own self-betterment is worth a pat on the back. Keep with it!

*Legal Disclaimer: Not available in all 50 states. Weight Loss by Hims is a holistic program that includes nutrition support, technological tools, and compounded GLP-1s or  medication kits with customized compounded medications prescribed based on what your provider determines is medically appropriate and necessary for you. Compounded products are not FDA-approved. FDA does not evaluate compounded products for safety, effectiveness, or quality. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions, including online provider consultation requirements.