If you are tired of trying to lose weight without success, or dropping a few pounds and then gaining them back plus more, it could be time to try a medical weight loss solution. OPTIFAST® is a medically supervised weight loss plan that combines healthy food choices with the support and education you need to keep your weight off long-term. If you are ready to try a new way of weight loss in Mt. Kisco and the surrounding Westchester County area, then here is what you need to know about OPTIFAST®.

What exactly is OPTIFAST®?

OPTIFAST® is a medical weight loss program that brings together a multidisciplinary approach to support patients’ efforts to lose weight. For the diet portion of the plan, patients begin with full meal replacements and then slowly transition back to preparing their own food over the course of 26 weeks. This process lets patients adjust to a new way of eating and learn how to feed themselves healthy, satisfying foods. Through the program, patients get support from a medical weight loss physician, behavioral therapy, and peer support to help them stay focused, accountable, and encouraged at every stage of the plan.

Is it successful?

OPTIFAST® has a long track record of success. On average, patients lose 50 pounds, have an 11% decrease in blood pressure and 14% decrease in cholesterol. Most importantly, approximately 50% of patients maintain about a 5% weight loss five years after they complete the program. By learning to change not just their eating habits but also their lifestyle, patients are able to keep the weight off much more successfully than they typically do with other weight loss programs.

Who is a good candidate for OPTIFAST®?

To be a candidate for OPTIFAST®, you must have a body index of at least 35. Your medical weight loss specialist will help you decide if this plan fits your lifestyle and will help you reach your weight loss goals.