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Is Medifast an Effective Weight Loss Program?

Medifast is a monitored weight loss program that has 60 different meal options including shakes, bars, soups, and puddings. Medifast claims users “lose an average of 2-5 lbs. per week”.

Medifast Program Components

Medifast food is portion controlled, low in fat and calories, and easy to prepare. A component to the Medifast program is eating small meals frequently. They have you eat 6 meals per day, 5 Medifast meals and one Lean and Green meal including a lean protein and vegetable. They give you a booklet of snacks and foods you can eat.

Positives of Medifast

• They have different programs for women, men, and diabetics.
• They have quite a few clinical studies to back up their program.
• They provide a lot of success stories.

Negatives of Medifast

• Food choices may not appeal to everyone.
• There may not be a Medifast Center or Coach in your area.
• Very strict program that may be hard to adhere to.
• Expensive

How much is Medifast?

The Medifast program is pricey, the food is going to cost you at least $300.00 a month according to their website. If you have a lot of weight to lose this program could take awhile and could become very expensive.

Medifast Conclusion

I do think you can lose weight on the Medifast program, but I worry that it’s so calorie restricted and planned out that most users will gain the weight back when they stop the program. Also the Medifast food is very expensive and may not be affordable to everyone. Below are fat burning supplements that are affordable and effective.