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The Medifast Plan/Take Shape for LifeThe Medifast Plan/Take Shape for Life

The Medifast Plan is a low calorie, high protein meal replacement weight loss program which is designed to induce a state of ketosis in the dieter and thus to burn fat rather than muscle in the weight loss process. This weight loss program does not use pills, and does not require a demanding exercise program.


Developed and refined over 20 years, the Medifast range of products contain the majority of essential vitamins and minerals required by the body, but with less calories than you would normally eat to achieve the same intake. The products have all been specifically formulated and are balanced to suit different people, including women, children, diabetics as well as those following a kosher diet and come in several flavours such as vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Not only do Medifast products come as shakes, there are also bars, oatmeal, chilli and other meal replacements available.

What is involved

The Medifast Plan is almost a cross breed between low carbohydrate diets and weight loss programs which require the dieter to eat small yet regular meals. The basis of the plan is to have 5 replacement meals, of which at least three must be shakes at regular intervals and a 1 healthy meal of lean meat and vegetables.


By eating small meals at regular intervals, the dieter doe not feel hungry and the metabolism is kept at a high rate which is optimal for burning fat.

Success Stories

  • This middle aged woman had spent most of her adult life yo-yoing from one end of the weight scale to the other. After being recommended to use the Medifast Plan by a friend, she decided to give it a try. After two and a half months she had lost over 35lbs and has enjoying renewed health and vitality.
  • Being on medications for high blood pressure, and having a family seriously worried about his health, prompted this gentleman to finally do something about his weight. After 4 months using the Medifast Plan he had lost well in excess of 65lbs, no longer requires medication for blood pressure and has a renewed vigour in his life.
  • After 3 children and having spent crazy sums of money on every and any available diet plan, this lady was at the end of her tether. After just 6 weeks on the Medifast Plan, she had shed over 25lbs and lost all of the weight she had amassed as a result of her pregnancies.