Saturday, January 3, 2009

5 Things to Know Before Beginning a Meal Replacement Diet

By Dorthy Weatherbush

So you've decided to start a meal replacement program. Before you begin however, you need to ask a few simple but helpful questions. Protect you health, and save yourself some money by first asking the following five questions:

1. How effective is the program? The first thing you'll want to know is whether the program you're considering actually works. After all, your goal in starting a meal replacement program is to lose weight. Avoid programs that can't prove their effectiveness or provide little in the way of real guidance and support. If the program can't provide examples of successful clients, consider looking elsewhere.

2. What kind of professional supervision is provided? A meal replacement program should only be undertaken with proper medical supervision. Medical evaluation and emotional support are both very important in any weight loss program, especially a meal replacement program. If you are investing your time and money in a program, the program should offer you in return professional guidance by qualified professionals.

3. What king of ongoing support do you offer? Weight loss is just the first step. Staying healthy and is a lifestyle, and therefore needs to be a lifelong change in dietary habits. In order to stay on track, you are going to need ongoing support. You are going to need motivation, therefore do programs that keep you motivated and connected with follow up support. They should also offer options to help you should you start to regain previously lost weight.

4. How much does it cost? The important point of this question is not that you should try to skimp out and choose the "cheapest" program, but you should choose a program that gives you your money's worth. You could end up paying thousands of dollars for food, enrollment fees, and other hidden fees for a regimen that is poorly designed that doesn't work. Furthermore, it may offer no training or support. However, a program that is less expensive could be highly effective. All in all, choose the best program that fits with your budget.

5. Are there any hidden fees, and do you offer refunds? A true mark of confidence is a weight loss program that offers a money back guarantee. A program that has confidence in its effectiveness and the competence of its support staff will offer your money back if you follow the program and don't get any results. Watch out for hidden fees like additional consultation and supplement fees. Reputable weight loss programs will tell you upfront how much you can expect the program to cost and what you will be paying for.

When considering all of these factors, Medifast stands out against all the rest. Medifast is proven and effective and is backed by qualified medical support. They can help connect you with a physician that is familiar with the program. In addition the cost of the program is affordable - it costs less than what the average person usually spends on groceries each month. Unused and unopened products can be returned for a full refund within 30 days. Help and support is offered online and in person at various Medifast centers across the country. Like many others, discover how Medifast can help you on your journey to weight loss.

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