Medifast is a low-calorie, low-fat, nutritionally balanced meal plan that will help you to lose weight faster. It is a healthy, safe, quick and easy meal plan that results in typical weight loss of 2 - 5 pounds a week.

Each meal is formulated with a proven combination of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals that will allow you to lose fat weight without sacrificing muscle. This process is achieved through a state called Ketosis. The nutrient balance in the Medifast plan results in metabolism of fat stores, which leads to the release of free fatty acids that are converted by the liver into an energy source called Ketones. This mild state of ketosis is not harmful and will help you to limit physical hunger while at the same time lose fat and preserve muscle.

Medifast compliments your lifestyle by offering specialty meals including Diabetic, Kosher, Heart Healthy and Low Lactose options. It even includes meals formulated for menopausal women, those with arthritis and those with underlying heart disease. It is a no-nonsense approach that is simple to follow and involves no calorie counting and no points. At the same time it is balanced and fortified to guarantee weight loss while assuring your nutritional needs.

In a complex world of dieting, this is a guaranteed fit.

The Medifast "5 & 1" Plan

With the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan, you eat 6 meals a day: 5 Medifast Meals and 1 Lean & Green Meal. You can choose any 5 Medifast Meals including shakes, bars, soups, pudding, oatmeal, scrambled eggs and more. With over 60 Medifast Meals to choose from, your menu will never lack variety! Your daily Lean & Green Meal consists of a balance of lean protein (such as beef, chicken or fish) and salad or vegetables.

With Medifast you eat every 2 to 3 hours, so you won't get hungry. The quick weight loss results you experience will inspire and motivate you to embrace Medifast as an essential part of your new, healthy lifestyle. Complete 5 & 1 Plan information is available for free in the Medifast Quick Start Guide, included with every Medifast order.

Transition

You begin Transition after you have reached your goal weight. Transition reintroduces you to foods you previously put on hold – foods such as fruits, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and higher-carbohydrate vegetables. Transition gradually adds calories back into your diet, while giving your body the appropriate time it needs to adjust to the new levels of calories and carbohydrates. The 5 & 1 Plan helped you develop healthful eating habits, such as portion-control and eating 6 times per day. Transition and Maintenance reinforce these patterns of healthy eating to help you maintain your weight loss results.

Maintenance

In Maintenance, you learn how to sustain your weight loss results by making healthy food choices and living an active lifestyle. The ultimate goal of Maintenance is to help you remain at a healthy weight for the rest of your life. The actual number of calories needed to maintain a stable weight long-term is individual – you may need to experiment with different calorie levels during Maintenance to find the level that's right for you. Complete Transition and Maintenance information is available for free in the Medifast Transition & Maintenance Guide.

Exercise

Regular exercise is a necessary part of losing weight and maintaining weight loss. It can also help prevent many chronic diseases and improve your overall mood. Walking is one of the easiest ways to incorporate exercise into your daily schedule. Check the Medifast Exercise Guide for more information on how exercise can conveniently be integrated into the Medifast program.