PARTIAL SUPPLEMENT DIET

Partial Supplement Diet

What is it?

Patients enrolled in this program use a nutritionally complete product called OPTIFAST® to replace all but one of their daily meals. The program is designed for people with less than 50 lbs. to lose or wish to lose weight at a slower rate than is possible on a Full Formula Diet.

What is involved?

A typical Partial Supplement Diet lasts for 18 weeks, although shorter or longer duration may be appropriate depending on your individual needs.

During the active weight loss period, you will replace breakfast, lunch and snacks with OPTIFAST® shakes, soups and bars and you will have a normal evening meal. The evening meal will be planned for you by our nutritionist as part of the program.

Throughout the program you will be closely monitored by our clinicians who are specially trained in using these products for weight loss. Many patients who are using medications to control cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure are able to reduce these medications as their weight loss progresses. Your program physician will work with you and your regular doctor to coordinate these medication adjustments if appropriate.

You will also receive individual and group education sessions where you will develop eating plans, healthy lifestyle strategies and plan for long term maintenance and avoiding relapses.

Does it work?

Although Partial Supplement Diets have not been studied as extensively as Full Formula Diets have been, the basic strategy behind them is identical to comprehensive full formula program. Our experience shows that while weight loss is not as rapid using a Partial Supplement program, some people find the program more convenient to adapt to their current lifestyle and find the weight loss rate to be satisfactory.

Why does it work?

The success of this program is because it treats every aspect of your weight problem not just the dietary part. As a comprehensive program we address the medical, lifestyle, nutritional and psychological components of weight loss. The OPTIFAST® program has been constantly developed and refined over the last 30 years to incorporate the most scientifically valid and effective methods for weight loss and long-term maintenance. Every part of the program is designed to give you the very best chance of success possible.

Do you want to know more about this program?

Contact us now online to make an appointment for a free consultation session where you can learn more about the program and find out which weight loss solution may be best for you.