My Fit 1 – Complete meal replacement plan

Lose an average of 2-5 pounds per week

High structure, low-calorie, accelerated weight loss program

Imagine taking a break from food.  While your body loses weight and your health improves, you will use the time to learn about good nutrition and healthy eating habits so that when you are again eating food, you are better equipped to manage it.

Clinical studies show that when people are given very few food choices, or even no food choices, it is easier to decrease the amount of calories they consume each day.  By taking away the selection and preparation of foods, and reducing the vast array of available foods, people lose weight.  This is the concept called “stimuli narrowing.”  By using a portion-controlled meal replacement program, all the nutrition needed each day is included.  The benefits are in the reduced calories, complete nutrition, and perhaps most importantly in the ability to stick with the plan because no food choices are made.

Accelerated Phase (should be followed until at least 80-90% of your weight loss goal is achieved:

• Complete meal replacement using OPTIFAST^® Shakes, Soups, and Nutrition bars or HEALTHWISE pre-portioned entrees and bars.
• Weekly weight, blood pressure, pulse and progress checks.
• Regularly scheduled medical visits.
• Regularly scheduled lab tests to monitor health and assist in program adjustments.
• Education and support.
• Identify appropriate goals.
• Weekly education sessions.
• Educational handouts.
• Begin a fitness routine.
• Journal feedback.
• Private guidance when needed.
• A supportive environment in which to solve problems and develop new skills.

Transition Phase (should be followed until the remaining 10-20% of your weight loss goals are achieved):

• Dietitian guidance on a gradual introduction of food back into the meal plan after completion of the active phase.
• Calories increase each week but remain restricted.
• Regular medical monitoring continues.
• Critical time for support and education.

We realize that some may not be able to realistically adhere to a complete meal replacement plan, but still want the benefits of a low-calorie meal plan.  We have a flexible meal replacement option to suit specific needs:

Flexible Meal Replacement Plan

• Lean protein, vegetables and fruit are eaten along with OPTIFAST^® meal replacements
• For convenience, some patients our line of HEALTHWISE pre-portioned entrees.
• Requires some planning, and there is potential for error in portions