Medifast is a weight loss program developed and sold by Jason Pharmaceuticals of Maryland. The idea behind the Medifast diet is bringing the body into a state of a metabolic state when the liver excessively converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies that can be used by the body for energy.
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Medifast is a portion-controlled, nutritionally balanced, low fat and clinically proven program that helps people lose weight faster and more effectively than old traditional diet plans. Medifast is available in a wide variety of foods and flavors including shakes, puddings, soups/stew, oatmeal, chili, bars, and hot beverages. Medifast claims that it is fast, simple, safe and satisfying, and has a supportive community of users.
Medifast states that its program works faster than similar products on the market. Medifast limits calorie intake to between 800-1000 per day. Depending on the body type and genetics of the user, as well as his exercise habits, those on the Medifast diet may lose from two to four pounds per week.
The Medifast 5 in 1 program is the real low calorie part of the Medifast diet. During this stage you will be consuming between 800-1000 calories a day in the form of five pre-prepared Medifast meals and one high protein low fat traditional meal known as the Lean and Green meal. The Lean and Green meal consists of a high protein low fat food, such as chicken, fish or tofu, and salad or vegetables. Half of your plate should be protein the other half should be greens, During this stage you will gradually decrease the amount of Medifast meals you eat and increase the amount of regular food. This stage allows your body adjust fully to its new slimmer form.