Medifast is a meal replacement diet program.  The most popular program that Medifast offers is called Medifast 5 & 1 Plan.  This plan consists of 5 meal replacements that are low in calories and fat and then 1 “lean and green” meal on your own that should have vegetables, salad and a lean protein.  When eating out you should count that meal as the 1 on your own and stick to the guidelines of the lean and green meal.  Calories consumed per day are only 800-1000 per day and the meal replacements contain high amounts of vitamins.  In the past this plan was prescribed by a doctor but is now available through distributors or online.

This diet plan boasts of easy weight loss that does not consist of counting calories or points.  You just need to order the meals and snacks as well as plan your meal on your own.  The 5 meals can be rotated between a number of choices which include chili, scrambled eggs, shakes, pudding, fruit drinks, soups, iced teas, hot drinks, oatmeal, bars and stew.

This diet program is highly effective and will produce drastic weight loss.  When transitioning from the meal replacements back to regular meals the dieter will need to eat healthy and should get into an exercise routine to help maintain the weight lost through the program.

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High cost – $154.50 for a 2 week package, $299.50 for a 4 week package, $327.50 for a 4 week enhanced package.

Low time – All you need to do is order your meals online and plan your lean and green meals.  You can spend time on the Medifast support online tool.

Self discipline – You will need to make sure you order your meals before you run out, although you can sign up for automatic shipments.  You will need to stick with the foods you order through the program and not deviate to other food or snack choices.

Weight loss – This diet is suitable to lose many pounds over a short to long period of time.  Results tend be fast, many people lose 2-5 lbs per week.

Long term – As long as meal replacements are ordered and consumed appropriately long term weight loss is attainable.  However, when transitioning off of the plan dieters will need to continue to eat healthy and low calorie.  It would be helpful to develop or find a diet guide that will help you watch what you eat to maintain the weight loss.

Other – Exercise along with the diet plan will greatly increase weight loss results.