Program Basics

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Medifast Program Basics

Medifast meals are individually portioned and perfectly balanced. These meals are low fat, carb controlled, and rich with protein, vitamins, and minerals. And you know that are a safe and effective way to lose weight since they were developed by physicians and clinically proven to work. Bust best of all it is an affordable and easy program to follow with the extra added benefit of having a health coach to lend you support.

The Five and One plan does not require calorie counting or any other confusion. You eat five Medifast meals per day and one “lean and green” meal per day. The “lean” is 5, 6, or 7 ounces of lean meat or protein plus an added zero to two servings of good fat depending on how lean the meat is. The “green” is three servings of veggies, cooked or raw, with limited condiments.  

The first few days of the program are the most vital to your success so make sure you pick a starting day that you can really stick to. Generally it takes two to five days to get into a fat burning state and you can become irritable during this time as your body adjusts.  But once you start burning fat you will gain energy and feel less hungry.

• You should consume your first Medifast meal within one hour of waking.
• Remember, approved foods only for your “lean and green” meal once a day.
• Make sure you don’t skip meals; eating consistently will keep your metabolism going.
• Eat slowly and drink lots of fluids.  This will help you to eat less and feel less hungry. A minimum of 64 ounces of water per day is suggested.
• Limit your caffeine as the lower calorie intake may make you shaky if ingesting more than 3 caffeinated drinks per day.
• Avoid drinking any alcohol as the extra calories will prevent weight loss.
• Limit your exercise during the first month of the program so that you body can adjust to the lower carbs.
• Weigh yourself consistently and on the same scale.
• If you are feeling hungry have an optional snack such as celery sticks, soy crisps, or sugar free jello.