The Medifast Diet 5-in-1 Plan
The first three days are critical to your success, so pick a starting day that makes sense for your schedule. You might want to start when you don't anticipate any special events that involve food. Get ready to commit to your 5 and 1 Plan and make lasting lifestyle changes to stay healthy for life.
Note: We recommend you consult with your physician or qualified medical practitioner prior to beginning, and during any weight loss program and exercise plan.
Lean and Green Meal
In addition to your 5 Medifast Meals per day, you will have one Lean and Green Meal, which includes lean meat plus salad or vegetables. We have expanded our Lean and Green Meal options to add variety to your Medifast program. We've broken down meat options into Lean, Leaner and Leanest. All options are appropriate on the program; however, we recommend adding fat servings depending on which option you choose. For example if you choose lean beef, no extra fat is recommended for your meal. If you choose chicken (a leaner option), we recommend adding a serving of fat -- such as 1 teaspoon of canola oil.
Lean: Choose meats that are grilled, baked, broiled or poached (not fried).
Fat Servings:
We encourage you to choose a healthy fat and limit your intake of trans fat and saturated fat. One role of fat in the diet is to aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, which includes vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat adds satiety and a sense of fullness after eating a meal. Another important role of fat is to promote healthy gallbladder contraction. If you have a gallbladder, incorporating the daily fat as recommended will work to maintain gallbladder health.
Green:
All vegetables promote healthful eating; however during the weight loss phase of your plan, we do eliminate the highest carbohydrate vegetables (such as carrots, corn, peas and brussel sprouts) in order to enhance your weight loss results. Once you transition to the Maintenance phase of the program, we encourage you to include ALL vegetables for long-term health.
Reaching Your Goal
You may stay on the 5 in 1 Plan until:
- You have lost your desired amount of weight.
- You develop a new contraindication to the program (such as pregnancy).
- Your physician recommends you transition into the Maintenance phase.
After you have completed the weight loss phase, you will transition into the Maintenance phase. Nutrition Support at Medifast is available to guide you in this transition if you need assistance. Read more about Transition and Maintenance.
See also:
We have compiled a list of 5 in 1 Tips for Success to help you on your exciting, successful Medifast journey. Don't miss out on these -- it will only take a couple minutes and will help you achieve your goals. Plus we have Medifast 5 in 1 Questions and Answers, Medifast 5 in 1 Transition and Maintenance Information, and the basics of the My Medifast program.
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