Full Formula Diet Program

This is an 800 calorie diet designed for people with 50 pounds or more to lose. The program is 18 weeks in length, and during that time, you will use a complete meal replacement formula called OPTIFAST. For the first 12 weeks of the program, you will use OPTIFAST exclusively and can expect a 2-4 pound weight loss each week, depending on your starting weight and BMI. After 12 weeks, you will enter into the transition phase when you will begin to reintroduce normal food into your diet.

Requirements for starting this program

You will be required to submit your medical history and one of our doctors at United Regional Solutions will need to give you a physical.
You will need a baseline EKG to help us to monitor your heart health during the program.
You will need some baseline lab work performed so that we can monitor your progress and make sure you remain healthy during the program.
You will need to sign a medical consent and program contract.

Program Structure:

Introductory Class (week 0)
During the first 12 weeks, you will attend nutrition and lifestyle classes conducted by our licensed staff. You will consume 800 calories a day using a complete meal replacement product designed to provide all of the nutrients you require to maintain health while you lose weight.
Within the first 12 weeks, you will have a one-hour complete fitness assessment and our exercise trainer will develop a custom exercise plan for you.
At week 12, you will begin your transition back to normal foods. This transition will be guided by a dietitian who will meet with you for an individual consultation and provide you with a plan specific to your dietary needs.
During weeks 13 through 18, you will continue to attend our nutrition and lifestyle classes while you enter into your transition phase and begin reintroducing food into your diet.
At the completion of the program (week 19), you will have an assessment meeting with our program coordinator who can provide you with advice and guidelines for ongoing weight loss and maintenance.
During the entire program, you will be under medical supervision by physicians and nurses who will ensure that you remain healthy and safe.

Classes are held every Monday at 6:00pm for one hour.

Full Formula Diet Program