MediFast Diet

Weight loss is rapid - from 2-5 pounds per week. The Medifast 5 and 1 plan is technically not a VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet), as the caloric levels are above 800 kcal/per day. However calorie levels are still low (depending on your current weight, height, and size).

Testimony (via email) "I have tried every diet available and the only thing I've gained is additional frustration. I am never hungry on MediFast.  I actually have to remind myself to take my next supplement.  I could never say that about any of the other diets I've tried!  The best part is I have more more energy now, and the weight has dramatically dropped off. There is also a 24-hour nurse on duty that you can call to ask questions. I haven't made a call myself, but I think it's a great thing to be aware of.   My advice, 'Try it for a month and see how much you like it.'" - Samantha (September 25, 2006)

What Sort Of Foods Do They Have?

• Food Supplements: Homestyle Chili, Oatmeals: (Apple Cinnamon, French Vanilla Berry, Maple Brown Sugar), Hot Cocoa; Chicken Noodle Soup, Minestrone Soup, Peach Pro Tea, Chocolate Pudding.

• Creamy Soups: Cream of Broccoli, Cream of Chicken, Cream of Tomato

• Fast Soups and Snacks: Delicate Chicken, Robust Tomato, Savory Beef, Multi-Grain Crackers.

• Supplement Bars: Chocolate Divine, Crunchy Lemon, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Mint, Double Berry.  

• Lean Meat: Skinless chicken or turkey breast, Fish, including shellfish, tinned tuna or salmon. Lean cuts of beef, pork, or lamb. Grill, bake, or poach. Condiments allowed. For men there should be 6-7oz of lean meat, for women 4-5oz.

• Green Salad: 1-2 cups of salad greens, up to 1/4 cup raw vegetables.

• Cooked Vegetables: 1-1 1/2 cups of fibrous vegetables instead of salad.

Note that shakes must be mixed with water (not milk). Medifast 5 and 1 is for both men and women. The difference is that for men, the meals have a higher level of protein than for women.

Hydration and Exercise 

Medifast is not about taking off a few pounds - it is intended for those who are very overweight. It is a drastic diet that will put you into state of ketosis, and you MUST ensure you are adequately hydrated.

Exercising while on the diet should be kept at a low intensity level. This is not the kind of diet where you will build muscle and be doing heavy workouts down at the gym.

However we receive many success stories from Medifast users.

Once the desired weight is reached, the maintenance plan involves a gradual transition back to 'normal' meals over a period of about 16 days (however a much longer transition period is recommended). Beyond this, Medifast recommend 1-3 packaged meals daily and a moderately intense exercise routine (e.g. 30-45 minutes 5 days per week). This is essential to keep the weight off.

MediFast 5 and 1 is one of the most successful and balanced low-calorie diets. It has been used successfully at John Hopkins Weight Management Center, among other places - it is one of the few diets that are medically proven to work¹.

Medifast have recently introduced a community aspect to their program by providing a number of message boards.

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