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Do you need to lose a lot of weight fast? Then Medifast might be your answer. When we looked for a rapid weight loss product we chose Medifast based on good taste, great results and a reasonable price.

What Is the Medifast Diet?

The Medifast Diet is a low calorie diet that has been recommended by more that 15,000 physicians for more than 20 years. Using a high-protein food supplement to help you lose weight, the Medifast Diet can help you lose weight faster and more easily than ever before, and is ideal for individuals who are:

    • overwhelmed by the amount of weight they need to lose

    • stuck and can’t seem to lose weight on other plans

    • struggling to lose weight due to medical problems or limited mobility

Even if you’ve tried other plans and fallen short of your goals, you can lose the weight with Medifast; and you can do it while still enjoying delicious foods like chili, shakes, minestrone, and chocolate divine bars.

How Does It Work?

The Medifast Diet takes advantage of a process in the body known as ketosis. By combining balanced nutrition and low-calorie level, Medifast products cause fat stores to release free fatty acids. These fatty acids are in turn converted in the liver into an energy source called ketones. It is this mild state of ketosis that helps you achieve rapid weight loss while at the same time preserving muscle tissue. In short, ketosis helps eliminate physical hunger while providing sufficient levels of energy and rapid weight loss.

Just How “Low Calorie” Is It?

We mentioned that the Medifast Diet is low-calorie, but this is a claim that many diets make. Often too few calories can mean too little energy. So how is Medifast different? The Medifast Diet is based upon the principle of VLCD, or Very Low Calorie Diet. As the name implies, the VLCD—at 500 to 800 calories per day—provides far fewer calories than you may be used to taking in. But Medifast products are very carefully formulated to assure adequate levels of protein while restricting carbohydrates. This increased proportion of protein causes the body to maintain a very mild level of ketosis. When combined with low calorie intake, this physical state of ketosis allows rapid weight loss while preserving muscle tissue. As you can see, there’s more to it than simply reducing calories; and the delicate balance of protein, carbohydrates, and calories with which Medifast products are made sets this diet apart.

What Can I Expect from the Medifast Diet?

We know that the idea of dieting brings to mind a long and painful process of bland food, hunger pangs, and uncertain results. Medifast is different! With the Medifast Diet you can look forward to:

    • fast, consistent weight loss
    • reduction of 3 - 5 pounds per week
    • feeling great, with no hunger and high motivation thanks to quick results
    • a wide variety of flavors—hot soups, Medifast supplements bars, and more
    • a plan that it easy to stick to

As you’ll see from our Take Shape for Life store, Medifast offers a fantastic variety of food that makes it easy to stay motivated and on the plan. Most participants report that they feel great, and the fact that unwanted pounds are coming off is icing on the cake.

Is It Safe?

Absolutely! Medifast programs have been recommended by over 15,000 physicians and used by more than 1 million customers. It’s a time-tested diet plan with results that don’t lie. With more than 20 years of clinically proven results, Medifast is the diet plan that doctors trust for safe, rapid weight loss.

What Is Medifast Made From?

Medifast is a high-quality food product that is made primarily from soy, along with significant amounts of added vitamins and minerals. Soy has been a dietary staple in Asian cultures for thousands of years with wonderful weight maintenance and nutritional results. Medifast provides structure and simplicity while meeting all of the body’s essential needs.

Who Should Not Use Medifast?

While the Medifast Diet is a very safe method for losing weight, some significant medical conditions and/or certain medications may prohibit you from using Medifast products. In some cases you may be able to use Medifast products as an occasional meal replacement. However, if you have any of the following medical conditions you must consult with your physician before using Medifast products:

    • heart attack within the past 3 months
    • recent or recurrent strokes or mini-strokes
    • severe liver or kidney disease
    • clotting disorder
    • active cancers
    • eating disorders
    • severe psychiatric disturbances
    • current use of steroids over 20mg/day
    • current use of lithium
    • Type I Diabetes

Adjusting Medication

Medifast supplements are actually food; therefore drug interactions are rare. However, as you lose weight, medication doses may require adjustment. Always contact your doctor before making changes to any of your medications.

Here are some specific guidelines:

Diabetes Medications

Prior to beginning the program, Medifast recommends that you consult with your physician about your current insulin dosage or oral agents.

Blood Pressure Medications

If you are taking blood pressure medications, please consult with your physician. Watch for any of these symptoms that can indicate that your medication dose needs to be adjusted:

    • feeling tired, weak, or “washed out”
    • legs feeling rubbery or weak
    • headaches
    • feeling dizzy or light-headed
    • becoming more fatigued after several weeks of feeling great

Information on this page incorporates material from the Medifast Quick Start Handbook.