subject: How Are The Medifast And Optifast Diets Different From One Another? Here's Some Key Differences [print this page] How Are The Medifast And Optifast Diets Different From One Another? Here's Some Key Differences
I've lost a good deal of weight on medifast and I am often asked this question. I think because both diet plans have the word "fast" in the name, many people assume that they are similar.
However, in researching medifast and in finding information for this article, I know that there are some people who chose to consume nothing but the medifast liquids for a few weeks and then transition to the solids, hoping for quicker or more dramatic weight loss.
The main difference that I can see between the two diet plans is that optifast requires doctor's supervision at a special clinic. You must go in weekly for a weigh in and consultation. Medifast, although doctor supervised, researched and backed, (with studies fromJohn Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health), is widely available on the internet with out doctor intervention. Of course, no one would argue that medical advice can't hurt in any situation. Although my doctor is hugely impressed with my progress, he doesn't monitor my choices.
Medifast does offer a bit more variety. Optifast offers three flavors of shakes and some soups. Medifast offers shakes as well (with a bit more choices) but also has lattes, cappuccinos, teas, fruit drinks, and a wider variety of soup and stew choices. I can vouch that all of these items are pretty decent tasting, especially if you use sugar free syrups in the shakes and drinks for variety. (Adding shaved ice to the fruit drinks makes a pretty mean snow cone.)
Medifast is also cheaper as far as I can tell. The pricing I found for optifast indicated a cost of $110 per week. My cost for medifast is about $8-$10 per day, which is at least $100 per month cheaper.
I should disclose that although I use medifast, I am not on a liquid only diet. I do currently include the solids on the five plus one plan (oatmeals, chili, eggs, puddings, bars, etc.) I find that these extremely low calorie, high protein options work very effectively for me. I have had success on the five plus one plan and can recommend it to anyone, but I hope this article has helped show some of the differences between optifast and medifast.
Lindsey Price is the author of "Getting The Most Out Of Medifast" Ebook. You can get a free copyon herMedifast Product Review Website(which also hascoupons, tips and recipes) located at http://easiest-diet.com/
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