Medifast- Fast Weight Loss and Diabetes Solution

Released on = March 8, 2006, 11:21 am

Press Release Author = Take Shape for Life

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = There are many ways to lose weight and hundreds of diets to
choose from. Medifast is an easy and healthy low-carb, high-protein diet program
that helps you lose weight and control blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
Medifast has been scientifically proven at Johns Hopkins University to help people
with diabetes lose weight rapidly and reduce or eliminate their diabetes
medications. We explore the Medifast products and programs here.

Press Release Body =
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/8/2006

By Glenn Freiboth
Certified Health Advisor
www.GetYouHealth.com
Naperville, IL

Medifast: Fast Weight Loss and Diabetes Solution

There are many ways to lose weight and hundreds of diets to choose from today. This
article explores one of the best from Take Shape for Life, a subsidiary of Medifast.
This easy and healthy low-carb, high-protein diet program that helps everyone lose
weight and control blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
The Medifast line of products have been scientifically proven at Johns Hopkins
University to help people with diabetes lose weight rapidly and reduce or eliminate
their diabetes medications.

What is Medifast from Take Shape for Life?

Medifast is a line of over 70 healthy meal replacement products that are easy to
use, low-carb, high-protein products. The Take Shape for Life program helps anyone
lose weight and get control of blood glucose and cholesterol levels. The Medifast
meal replacement products have been scientifically proven at Johns Hopkins
University to help people with diabetes lose weight quickly and safely and at the
same time control their diabetes and even reduce or eliminate their medications.

What is The Take Shape for Life Medifast Plan for Diabetes?

The plan is called "The 5 & 1 Program", which is comprised by 5 Medifast meals and 1
\"lean and green\" meal consisting of 5 to 7 ounces of lean meat or chicken and a
small salad. You don\'t get hungry on this program because you eat every 2-3 hours
and the meals are satisfying and delicious. The Medifast Plan is great for people on
the go because you can forget about preparing foods and counting portions or carbs.
They just choose the meal replacements they wish to have throughout the day, and add
an easy salad and lean protein meal once a day at any time you wish.

How does the Take Shape for Life Medifast work?

The Take Shape for Life 5 & 1 Program with Medifast provides you with 800-1000
calories per day. For a man generally more calories are needed. Meals should be
eaten approximately 3 to 4 hours apart to provide you with proper nutrition and
energy throughout the day.

There are more than 70 different meals to choose from in the form of shakes, bars,
drinks, oatmeal, chili, soups, puddings and more.

The meal that contains meat and vegetables is the only one that must be measured or
weighed with a food scale or measuring cup before consumed, with 5-8 ounces of
low-fat meat choices. Salt, pepper, herbs and spices may be added if desired. 1-2
tsps of condiments such as ketchup, mustard or barbecue sauce may be used. You must
also drink a minimum of 64 oz of non-caloric fluids daily and water is strongly
recommended.

The Take Shape for Life Medifast Program allows people to follow a low to moderate
exercise program while on the plan. Starting with low intensity aerobic exercise
such as walking, swimming or cycling for about 10 minutes a day, three days a week.
When this feels comfortable, you are encouraged to increase gradually the time and
intensity.

Why does the Take Shape for Life Medifast work?

Take Shape for Life with Medifast works because each meal has the correct balance of
carbohydrates and protein. This plan is nutrient dense, with low-calorie meal
replacement foods that cause a mild state of ketosis. The ketosis state releases
free fatty acids and is promoted to be used as the energy source helping you lose
weight fast while preserving muscle tissue. This state also keeps you from being
hungry and boosts your levels of energy. That is the exact mechanism of action of
any good balanced low-carb diet and that is why this program works: promotes weight
loss and diabetes control while saving you the time and money you spend in buying
and cooking your meals. Medifast products are are delivered conveniently to your
door via Federal Express.

What is the scientific research behind the Take Shape for Life Medifast Program for
people with diabetes?

Medifast has been scientifically tested in trials done at Johns Hopkins University
and the National Institutes of Health. This program has been recommended by
thousands of physicians for more than 20 years.

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that after
34 weeks, people with diabetes participating in the trial who were using Medifast\'s
portion controlled, meal replacement program (diet of soups, oatmeal, bars and a
variety of shakes), lost twice as much weight and were twice as likely to complete
the study as participants following a standard food diet based on the dietary
guidelines of the American Diabetes Association (shop for their own food and manage
their own portions).

With Medifast you don\'t need to measure portions and the meal replacements are easy
to use. Moreover, you can select the meal replacements and build your own menus to
get a customized plan. You\'ll receive your food along with a Quick Start Book
containing all the information you need to get started.

If you have diabetes you must see your doctor before starting the Medifast program
to discuss blood sugar monitoring, potassium monitoring, your diabetes pills,
calorie levels and adjustments to your medications, because Medifast is a low
calorie, low glycemic program. This program is not recommended for people with type
1 diabetes. If you want to discuss Medifast with your physician, print out the
informational sheets and take them with you to you next doctors visit.

Get more information about the Take Shape for Life program using Medifast program
for Weight Loss and Diabetes at http://www.GetYouHealth.com. 4 week starter variety
package\'s are available containing the most popular products with savings and free
delivery.

Contact Glenn Freiboth for more insights into this topic.
Direct line: (800) 928-4008 Email: TSFLNow@comcast.net

For More Information Contact:

Glenn Freiboth
Naperville, IL
TSFLNow@comcast.net
http://www.GetYouHealth.com



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