Weight Loss Program Selections
The program offers many benefits, including portion-sized, pre-packaged, nutritionally balanced meals that save time on meal preparation and have a lower calorie count. Patients on OPTIFAST® lose weight faster than those on other plans, with an average of 52 pounds lost in 22 weeks in a clinical trial.
OPTIFAST® has two formulations: OPTIFAST 800® and OPTIFAST HP® (High Protein). OPTIFAST HP® is recommended for patients with higher lean muscle mass, and your healthcare provider can determine which program is best for you. Click here for a summary of the products.
Benefits of The OPTIFAST Plan
- Maintain very low in calorie intake while providing complete nutrition.
- Calorie intake is tightly controlled and the pace of weight loss is remarkable–most patients achieve a loss of 10% of their starting weight within 6 weeks.
- Simple, uncomplicated approach makes your plan more manageable–no need for grocery shopping, meal planning, and food preparation, cooking or cleaning up after meals.
- After a period of time on full OPTIFAST® formula, table food will be gradually reintroduced while we work on the eating and activity habits that will produce continued success. See what patients are saying about OPTIFAST.
Patients choosing this dietary modification are highly motivated, often lead very busy lives which complicate meal planning, and are willing to forego table food for a short period of time in order to jump-start their weight loss.
Alternatively, If you don’t want to use meal replacements and are prepared to lose weight at a slower pace, we’ll help you design a customized plan with healthy whole foods. This replaces your current diet with a variety of doctor-recommended foods with controlled calories and portion sizes. This is also the most flexible option in terms of what you can eat, but you may lose weight less rapidly than with a plan that includes meal replacements.