Getting off to a Great Start
Congratulations on your decision to join the OPTIFAST® Program. We treat the whole you, not just your weight! You will receive medical supervision, personalized support, counseling, lifestyle education, and meal replacements to help you enjoy long-term weight-loss and significantly reduce weight-related health risks.
What Do I Need to Do to Lose Weight?
Your commitment and enthusiastic participation are critical to your success. Embracing all parts of the program can help ensure your success.
• Follow the OPTIFAST® Meal Plan: The first part of the program includes a diet using OPTIFAST® products. You will know exactly what to eat to make sure that you are losing weight.
• Get Active: Regular physical activity is good for both your body and your mind. We will help you find ways to be more physically active to lose weight and improve your health.
• Come to the Clinic: We will ask you to come to the clinic once a week to meet with the clinic staff. Your doctor, dietitian, nurse, and other staff will guide you along your weight loss journey to help you succeed!
Why Do I Want to Lose Weight?
Losing weight takes determination and motivation. You should be ready to commit to the Program in order to reach your goals.
Why do you want to lose weight? List your reasons here.
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If you start to get discouraged during the OPTIFAST® Program, look back at this list to help you remember the reasons why you want to lose weight.
You can lose weight and your OPTIFAST® Program is here to help you! Below are some tips to think about as you are getting started:
• Take one day at a time. Forget the “all or nothing” mentality. No one is perfect; just do your best today.
• Follow your meal plan each day. Record what you eat in your daily diary.
• If possible, have someone else cook and clean up after family meals, at least for the first few weeks.
• Plan ahead. Bring your OPTIFAST® products with you wherever you go so you are prepared to use them away from home.
• Distract yourself from thinking about eating by engaging in other activities.
• Plan to increase your daily activity and keep a record of it.
• Remember you can always get back on track at any time during the day or week. You don’t have to wait until tomorrow morning or Monday.
• We encourage you to discuss the OPTIFAST® Program with your family and friends to let them know how they can support you. Examples include asking others to clean up after themselves in the kitchen, not to eat snacks around you, or not to offer you food. We also understand there may be times you do not want to discuss your weight loss plan with others. You can place OPTIFAST® shakes in a travel mug or lidded cup or place unwrapped OPTIFAST® bars in a sealable plastic bag to “disguise” the product. This can help you stay on track while keeping your weight loss efforts private.
• Visit your clinic regularly. Talk to your clinic staff about your successes and challenges.
Your Dietary Plan
Your OPTIFAST® Program staff will give you a suggested daily schedule and dietary plan. To insure your body receives adequate nutrition and protein, it is very important to follow these instructions.
Record Your Dietary Plan Here:
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• Storing OPTIFAST® products: Store the products at room temperature. Do not leave in the trunk or a hot car.
• Preparing OPTIFAST® products: Follow the package directions for preparing your OPTIFAST® shakes and soups. The powdered shakes taste best when consumed right after mixing. But you can premix the powdered product and store them in a thermos, refrigerator, or ice-filled cooler. Don’t store longer than 24 hours after mixing.
• Other Fluids: Drink at least eight (8) glasses of non-caloric beverages every day in addition to the water you use in preparing shakes. This includes water, black coffee, unsweetened tea, diet sodas, and sugar-free beverages or drink mixes.
We are here to help you succeed in your weight loss journey! Your OPTIFAST® Program support team will help you adopt healthy habits to lose weight and keep it off. We look forward to working with you!
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