Medifast

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Medifast has been around for over 20 years and when it started was only available via physicians. It is a meal replacement diet. The products can be ordered online and through a number of different distributors. Medifast claim a weight loss of two to five pounds per week on their "5 and 1" plan. This plan has 800-1000 calories intake daily and comprises five meal replacements and one "real" meal containing a lean meat and green salad. The 5 and 1 plan costs $275 for four weeks, however that is only the cost of the "5", you will still need to buy your daily "1" "lean and green" meal.

Basically Medifast is a company that offers meal replacements. These are shakes that have been clinically formulated to replace your regular ordinary meals. All of these .

This is a diet used mainly for very overweight people. This diet requires a transition phase where you will be shifting from your food to the Medifast replacement meals. This diet does not require a doctors advisement, but is recommended as the formula will generally take users into a mild state of ketosis.

There are many down sides to using Medifast products such as weaning off a program based around shakes and soups. The transition period should be four to six weeks and should start off by introducing some oatmeal into your breakfast, and maybe some fruit as a snack. Exercise is very important and must become a part of your life if it is not already. You must exercise five days a week and must be minimal during the restrictive part of Medifast, however once transitioning it becomes more important. Muscle loss can occur during the weight loss phase due to the level of energy intake and exercise levels.

This diet is proven to work and can lead to significant weight loss IF the transition phase is followed correctly. However i do not recommend Medifast for someone who wants to lose a few pounds. In my opinion it is only for serious situations where if loss of weight does not happen death or serious heart problems could occur. If you decide to use Medifast it is recommended to receive regular support from a clinic with medical advisement.