One possible reason for a plateau is that your body has adjusted to the reduced calories and is using food more efficiently. This is the physical reason why weight loss has slowed or stopped. Another reason may be that you have made a very subtle change in your food plan.
Research has shown weight loss on the Intensive level averages 1.0 to 2.5kg / week with an average total weight loss of 20kg after 12 to 16 weeks1,2.
The OPTIFAST VLCD is a weight loss program designed to manage obesity and must only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. So, make sure to first ask your doctor if the program is suitable for you. Keep in mind that it's not recommended for everyone.
The show prompted more than 200,000 calls to Sandoz Nutrition, the producer of Optifast. Several studies have found that 30 to 55 percent of Optifast participants drop out before completing the program and that most of those who do finish it regain most or all their lost weight within a year or two.
For more gradual weight loss, you can choose to replace either 2 or 1 meals each day (Active 2 and Active 1 Levels). Once you have achieved your weight loss goal, our Maintenance Level will help you maintain your desired weight.
Make sure you have 4 Optifast packets each day. Do not drink less than 4 Optifast a day as this can result in muscle loss and poor healing after surgery. Mix 1 packet with at least 300 ml (1¼ cups) of cold water.
Typically, only mild ketosis occurs during the OPTIFAST VLCD Program and most symptoms pass by days 4-6.
The Optifast Meal Plan consists of having 3 serves of Optifast each day in place of your normal meals. It provides you with the minimum amount of energy (carbohydrate, protein and essential fats) that your body needs to get through the day, as well as the Recommended Daily Intakes (RDIs) of all vitamins and minerals.
Weight loss on the Optifast diet can be as much as 2-3 kilo's in the first week, after this weight loss slows and 1-2 kilograms per week can be expected Page 2 thereafter.
Weight loss averages around 3 pounds a week for women and up to 5 pounds a week for men. The average weight loss of people participating in the OPTIFAST program is over 50 pounds.
Some people go on a very low-calorie diet for rapid weight loss, often consuming only 800 calories a day. This type of diet usually includes special foods such as shakes, bars, or soups to replace meals and for added vitamins. Very low-calorie diets can help a person achieve weight loss of up to 3 to 5 pounds per week.
Research has shown that you can lose around 1-2 kg per week on the Optifast® VLCDTM during this phase. It is normal to feel hungry/ hungrier than usual for the first days upon commencing the Optifast® VLCDTM. Your body will start to adjust and your appetite will decrease after about day 3.
On the OPTIFAST Maintenance Plan, we recommend replacing one of your daily meals with one OPTIFAST product, while the rest of your meals for the day are made using healthy, low-calorie conventional foods.
You should eat protein foods first at each meal. These include meat, fish, chicken, eggs and reduced fat dairy products. You can also use meal replacements with protein such as: Optifast, Tony Ferguson, Dr. MacLeods.
VLCDs have been shown not to impair moderate submaximal aerobic and weight training exercise and therefore 30-60 minutes of exercise on most days should be recommended as part of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program as well as strategies to help increase daily activity levels.
If you do want a fizzy drink, make sure it's zero-sugar and zero-calorie, and bear in mind that drinking too many can leave you feeling bloated and far from your best. Try to limit your fizzy drink consumption as much as possible to keep yourself feeling as motivated as possible.
What is the six week diet plan? For six weeks you replace 2 of your daily meals and enjoy 2 OPTIFAST meal replacement products per day, up to a total of 800 calories. You should avoid strenuous physical activity. Phase 2 is the maintenance stage- continuing your new healthier diet and lifestyle.
The Active 1 Level includes replacing 1 meal a day with OPTIFAST and includes 2 healthy meals per day. It is ideal if you are seeking gradual weight loss & greater variety in your meal choice.
OPTIFAST Shakes - Coffee - Box of 8
This mocha smoothie recipe is a great way to start your day when you're pushed for time, as you just need a sachet of OPTIFAST Chocolate Shake Mix, a spoonful of instant coffee granules and some water – ice is optional.
Following this dietary approach for at least 3 days will likely see your body enter ketosis, which is when your cells run out of glucose to burn as energy and instead burn fat.
As the body transitions into ketosis, your patient may experience some transient side effects such as; fatigue, hunger, lack of concentration, nausea, headaches. Typically, only mild ketosis occurs during the Intensive phase of the OPTIFAST VLCD program and most symptoms pass by 4-6 days.
Our shakes are incredibly easy to prepare – dissolve 1 sachet in 200-250ml of cool water, mix thoroughly, and it's ready! One serve is equal to one meal. Add one sachet of OPTIFAST VLCD to 200-250mL of cold or warm water.
Sabine. Sabine started her OPTIFAST VLCD journey with us in 2016, and achieved her weight loss goal of 25kg in 4 months on the program. Since then she has lost a further 5kg for a total of 30kg weight loss and has maintained her weight loss for over 5 years!