A Family Mission

Rick, Bill and Mariah Riess MSW have worked in the weight loss and lifestyle change field for decades.  Each began working for HMR Weight Management Services Corp in the ‘80s, spearheading program development and supporting HMR to earn a Best Fast Weight Loss Award for eight consecutive years from US News and World Report.

Partners in Nutrition

Their current collaboration brings their two companies together: Next Step Lifestyle Coaching™ and Mariahriess.com. Their goal is to provide affordable nutritional tools that act as effective “shortcuts”:

♦   To support healthy and fast initial weight loss

♦   To simplify the challenges of successful weight management over time

♦   To safeguard your health and wellbeing through superior nutrition


Advanced Health Systems

High protein, delicious shakes and bars with a variety of flavors.

Advanced Health Systems have been a long-time staple in my private practice - going on 15+ years in our cabinets!

Whether you are actively working to manage your weight, or simply looking to meet the latest gold-standard recommendation for daily protein intake (one gram per pound body weight), these products will be an easy, delicious support.

As a high performance athlete, Robard shakes are the perfect protein, snack, or meal supplement for me. Stand alone, or mixed with other ingredients, this powder gives me all the nutrients and palette satisfaction I could hope for. It’s a miracle food and a staple of my diet.
— D.S. (27 lbs lost)
These bars are like your favorite candy bar, giving a completely guilt free choice for any sweet craving, while also giving the protein I need.
— B.D. (19 lbs lost)