Weight-loss phase

You'll start Medifast with the 5 & 1 Plan®, our weight-loss phase. You'll eat 5 Medifast Meals, one every 2-3 hours, and 1 Lean & Green™ Meal at the time that's most convenient for you. And you'll lose weight!



Weight-loss Phase

Safe and effective weight loss

You can expect to lose 2–5 pounds per week during the first two weeks and 1–2 pounds each week thereafter on the 5 & 1 Plan. It's safe, effective, and designed to meet your nutrition needs.

Typical day on the 5 & 1 Plan

Here's what your day could look like. Simply alter the times and the foods to suit your personal preference.

  • 7:00 a.m. - Medifast Chocolate Crunch Bar
  • 9:30 a.m. - Medifast Berry Crunch Cereal
  • 12:30 p.m. - Medifast BBQ Bites
  • 2:30 p.m. - Medifast Parmesan Cheese Puffs
  • 5:00 p.m. - Medifast Dutch Chocolate Ready-to-Drink Shake
  • 7:00 p.m. - 6 ounces of skinless chicken breast, 1/2 cup of broccoli, 1/2 cup cauliflower, and 1 cup raw spinach with 1 Tbsp Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette

Daily tips for a lifetime of healthy eating

Eat breakfast

Breakfast, the first meal of the day, jump starts your metabolism. Be sure to have yours - or your first Medifast Meal - within one hour of waking.

Eat 6 meals

Spread your daily calorie requirement over six small meals throughout each day.

Drink water

Drink enough water every day to stay hydrated and full.

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, and become yourself.

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