OPTIFAST Weight Loss Program
OPTIFAST® is a safe and effective medically supervised weight loss program for those with 40 pounds or more to lose or urgent health risks. People participating in the OPTIFAST program will lose weight more rapidly than they could on a low calorie diet based on typical foods.
TriStar Medical Clinic offers two versions of the OPTIFAST Program, an 800- calorie per day, full meal replacement plan and a higher calorie, partial meal replacement plan that is adjusted to meet your energy needs.
Full Meal Replacement Plan
People following the 800-calorie a day OPTIFAST meal plan consume a minimum of 5 nutritionally balanced OPTIFAST meal replacement products (either shakes or soup) supplying more than 100% of the RDA for all essential nutrients each day. They also receive close medical supervision and participate in one-on-one behavioral counseling sessions. Women following the OPTIFAST 800 program can expect to lose approximately 2-3 pounds per week and men about 4-5 pounds per week.
The practice of replacing the typical foods in a diet with a limited variety of whole foods or meal replacement products in known as "stimuli narrowing." Stimuli narrowing is a proven technique for reducing food intake and thoughts about food.
Stimuli narrowing is so effective participants following the OPTIFAST 800 plan often describe it as "taking a vacation from food." Like any good vacation, the OPTIFAST 800 plan gives you a break from your daily routine; in this case, your food routine. By eliminating the need to plan meals, order from a restaurant menu, and prepare and store foods, it minimizes the tempting thoughts you may experience while choosing or handling foods. Breaking the connection to food allows you an opportunity to recognize the role it usually plays in your life and how you respond to food cues. These insights can help you keep weight off in the future.
Partial Meal Replacement Plan
People following the TriStar partial OPTIFAST plan consume four OPTIFAST shakes or soups plus one sensible, portion-controlled meal each day. This flexible option is ideal for persons who feel the need to eat some regular food during the day and for those with less weight to lose. Although weight loss may be a bit slower with this plan, participants get many of the benefits of stimuli narrowing. A larger amount of regular food is gradually reintroduced daily as you approach your goal weight.
TriStar Medical Clinic has successfully offered an OPTIFAST Program since 2001; it is one of our core weight loss programs. The TriStar team has years of experience and expertise in offering OPTIFAST so we can truly maximize your chance for weight loss success. The TriStar team works with people individually, ensuring that each patient receives personalized care and support. This personalized approach gives the TriStar team the flexibility to alter your program as your needs change.
Schedule a Free Consultation
If you are serious about losing weight, have a significant amount of weight to lose, or have serious health conditions related to obesity, contact us to schedule a free consultation and to discuss our OPTIFAST Program.
