If you are looking for a straightforward diet that does not require much cooking, Medifast may be for you. The program is for individuals with a lot of weight to lose, and on Medifast Five and One, you eat six small meals each day for a total of about 900 calories. Get your doctor's advice and approval before starting any diet for weight loss.
Program Background
Medifast is for men, women, older adults and younger individuals who may be facing health problems because of their weight. When you start the program, you can set up MyMedifast, an online account that allows you to set up a community profile and participate in live chats and discussions with other Medifast customers. You can contact a Medifast nutritionist via email if you have questions. When you reach your goal weight, you can follow the Medifast Transition schedule to reduce your dependence on Medifast foods and learn how to cook for yourself again.
Medifast Meals
You can choose any five Medifast meals, and possibilities include soups, brownies, pretzels, oatmeal, Medifast bars and scrambled eggs. Each meal has about 100 to 110 calories, and they have about 4 g dietary fiber and at least 20 of the daily value for most essential vitamins and minerals. Medifast meals are high in protein, with about 14 g, and many options include soy protein. Some meals are kosher or lactose-free to meet special needs.
Medifast Shakes
You can further customize your Medifast program by choosing Medifast shakes for up to two of your daily Medifast meals, and each shake has its own features. For example, Medifast 55 shakes are for women, and they have extra soy protein, Medifast Plus for Joint Health has glucosamine and chondrotin and Essential1: Antioxidants has whey protein and extra antioxidants. If you have two Medifast shakes in one day, Medifast recommends that you have the same kind of shake instead of two different shakes.
Additional Foods
Each day on the Medifast Five and One Plan, you make a Lean and Green meal that you prepare for yourself from fresh foods. The meal has 5 to 7 oz. of lean protein such as fish, shellfish, chicken, tofu or egg whites, along with up to two small servings of healthy fats such as olives, flaxseed oil or canola oil. You should include three one-half to 1-cup servings of vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli, eggplant or squash. You can have up to three servings of low-calorie condiments and one snack each day.
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