Medifast Diet Review

The Medifast Diet and Meal Plan is one of the most popular and successful weight loss programs available today.  This is not a new diet and in fact, Medifast has been around for 30+ years. The Medifast diet has been clinically proven to be safe and effective and has worked for thousands of individuals.  A study organized by John Hopkins University revealed that 15 individuals were able to complete the diet plan. They lost a total average of 45 pounds with some individuals losing about 65 pounds. The subjects that were selected had type 2 diabetes and were highly obese. The study revealed that these subjects not only lost the weight, but they were also able to reduce the amount of insulin required, and in some cases they stopped using insulin totally.

Medifast is a good plan for those who don't want to shop, count calories, and measure food constantly. Those looking for convenience and time saving ideas may like the Medifast system.

Medifast Program

Medifast is a four-week low-calorie (800 - 1000 calories per day) diet built around meal replacement products such as shakes, candy like crunch bars, brownies, pancakes and an assortment of 70+ meals. The 5 & 1 program includes five replacement meals provided by Medifast and one Lean and Green Meal that you make yourself. The Lean and Green Meal is also fairly simple to order when eating out and is available in virtually any restaurant, when a person places their order with a waiter or waitress.  With Medifast you can lose 2 to 5 pounds a week consistently. Medifast’s delicious meals make dieting quick and easy and with over 70 meals available, the program does not tend to get boring or repetitious.

The Medifast Plan works by selecting a plan that suits your individual needs such as women, men, diabetics etc... You then choose a two or four week "starter package" and any extra meal replacement items you want. The items are then shipped to your door via United Parcel Service (UPS).  Your credit card is charged the day the product ships and you have the option to build your own two or four week menu.  Cancelling or amending your order is simple, convenient and the customer service is second to none.  In fact, the customer service is so helpful and efficient that it may surprise those individuals that have been scammed by bogus diet organizations.  Medifast customer service offers the first line of proof that they are a reputable and honest organization

Medifast meals include your choice of the following selections, with each item offering a deeper variety of flavor and/or choices:

• shakes
• soups
• stew
• oatmeal
• chili
• hot and cold drinks
• scrambled eggs
• crunch bars
• puddings
• pancakes
• soft ice cream
• pancakes
• soft serve

You can choose any of these items for your 5 Medifast meals as the nutritional footprint of each meal makes them interchangeable. The Lean and Green meal consists of 5 to 7 ounces of lean protein (pork, chicken, fish, or beef) and 3 vegetables selected from the Medifast vegetable list.

Medifast Plans

• Medifast 5 & 1 Plan for Women
• Medifast 5 & 1 Plan for Men
• Medifast 5 & 1 Plan for Diabetics
• Medifast Transition and Weight Maintenance Plan

There are many available plans with a list that has been expanded greatly.  Please refer to the Medifast Official Site as the list of availability is constantly growing and updated.

Pro's

• Simple: you eat meal replacement products and cook only one meal per day.
• Promises fast and consistent weight loss.
• The meals take very little preparation.
• Medifast takes the guess work out of dieting since there is no calorie or carb counting.
• Special shakes, etc. are available with supplements for various health conditions or concerns.
• Support message boards available through the website.
• Daily Success Tracker

Con's

The startup cost for Medifast presents a "hump" for many cash strapped Americans as it is generally around $300.00 for the first month. Although this cost may seem high and out of reach for many people there is a savings that is realized as the month of use unfolds. The product cost may seem expensive at first but really ends up being "cost neutral" as once the month supply is purchased the grocery bill for that month largely disappears. Although the startup cost may be perceived as negative at first, the overall cost tends to be cheaper as the monthly cycle evolves.

My Recommendation

I have tried the program and have found it to be the most effective weight loss program available on the market. Although it was costly and unaffordable at first, the program became well worth the cost as the weight began to fall off and the monthly grocery bill diminished. If you can afford the initial month, the second month gets easier to afford if the money that is normally spent on junk and fast food is saved and not squandered. Overall Medifast is safe and effective and will work as long as the user understands that it requires adherence to the program to be able to maintain the mild and continuous fat burning process. This process starts after about the first three days and will continue as long as the program is followed. The program is essentially goof proof with very little effort.

The Medifast diet has been clinically proven to be safe and effective