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Partial Formula Program

The Partial Formula Diet will help you lose between 30-45 poundsThis 960-1100 calorie program is for people who want to lose 30-45 pounds. It is 18 weeks long, and during that time, you can expect to lose 2-4 pounds per week, depending on your starting BMI. 

Over the course of the program, we will provide you with the skills you need to achieve long-term results. We will show you how to improve your health habits and change behaviors that have led you to be overweight. 

The main weight loss focus of the program is controlling your calorie intake.  Using the OPTIFAST meal replacement formula and one healthy meal each day, most patients find that the program satisfies their hunger and still achieves good weight loss.  This program is a great choice if you if you enjoy eating an evening meal with your family or if you must take your medication with food.

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 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 960-1000 calories a day using meal replacements and one structured meal per day.
  • Within the first 12 weeks, you will meet with an exercise physiologist or trainer and a custom exercise program will be developed for you.
  • At week 12, you will meet with a dietitian for an individual consultation so that we can design a meal plan for you to use as you transition back to normal food.
  • During weeks 13 through 18, you will continue to attend our nutrition and lifestyle classes while you reduce the meal replacement formula and increase your intake of normal foods, according to your custom transition plan. 
  • 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 weight 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.

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