Life with Medifast:
Starting Your Journey

The Medifast 5 & 1 Plan® is designed to help you build the foundations of a healthy life. You've taken an important first step in deciding to control your weight and improve your health, and we're ready to help you reach your goal.



Life with Medifast

Become Yourself — one step at a time.

With Medifast, you'll eat six meals a day, lose weight quickly, and learn healthy eating habits that will remain with you long after you reach your goal. Medifast has plans for transition and maintenance—two critical phases to ensure you keep what you've worked so hard to achieve:
a healthy weight for years to come.

Take the next step.

You're here. Congratulations. To ensure your success on the program, pick a start date that won't conflict with food-centered occasions. Watch our quick 5 & 1 Plan video to see how it works.

We're with you.

We're more than delicious, nutritious meals. We are support that starts right here, right now. Ask our Customer Care team. Talk to our nutritionists and dieticians. Interact with people just like you—on every phase of the weight-loss journey. We're available by phone, by email, or online to ensure your success.

Count to 5—and 1.

No more counting carbs, fat grams, or calories. We've done the counting for you, so the only numbers you need to know are 5—the number of Medifast Meals you eat each day—and 1, your Lean & Green™ Meal.

Eat 5 of ours.
(We have more than 70.)

Our Medifast Meals have about the same nutritional values, so you can choose any five of your favorites each day. Eating them 2–3 hours apart is simple because the meals are so convenient.

Place a custom order, or pick a specially priced one-month package. Meals arrive at your door in 3–5 business days.

Eat 1 of yours.
(Any time you choose.)

The Lean & Green Meal balances your day with 5 to 7 ounces of lean protein, three servings of vegetables, and up to two servings of healthy fats.

Enjoy your Lean & Green Meal at any time you choose—whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Discover all your protein and vegetable choices in our Quick Start Guide.

Lose weight the proven, healthy way.

Some people lose weight quickly in the first few weeks, then lose more slowly and steadily as they go. Weigh yourself regularly at the same time of day in the same clothes to track your progress. Weigh only once each week so that you will not be influenced by fluctuations in fluid, hormones, and other normal factors. Keep a journal to track your successes, challenges, and observations.

Reach your goal weight, and step into Transition.

During the Transition phase, you will incrementally increase your daily caloric intake by adding extra foods and food groups. You'll learn to pay attention to the foods you eat, how you feel, and what you think. And your new, healthy behaviors will reward you for years.

Maintain your healthy weight.

Medifast's structured, comprehensive Maintenance plan will help you keep the body you've worked hard to improve. You'll determine your caloric needs using our Maintenance Guide, and this number will keep your weight stable. Regular physical activity well help in strengthening your body and your mind and keep your metabolism active.

Transition Phase >
Maintenance Phase >

Get started!

Commit to a healthier life right now. Join the more than 1,000,000 Medifast customers finding success with the 5 & 1 Plan.

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