Frequently Asked Questions

Many people find it difficult to accurately determine portion sizes and eat consistent amounts of food day after day. Clinical studies show that when people are given very few food choices, or even no food choices, it is easier to decrease the amount of calories they consume each day.

By taking away the majority of selection and preparation of foods, and reducing the availability of foods, people lose weight. This is the concept called “stimuli narrowing.” The ‘stimulating’ cues or triggers related to food intake are lessened to allow you to stay in fat-burning mode.

The feeling of hunger and the impulsive desire to eat are real concerns. To increase success in weight loss, controlling hunger is a primary objective. This control involves both preventing and managing hunger sensations….both physical and emotional. Our program Dietitian Instructors will suggest various techniques to accomplish this goal. Hunger sensations fade within a few days after starting the program when the body is more easily burning fat calories.

Using Optifast, your daily nutrition needs are covered morning, noon & night. The benefits of this type of diet are in the reduced calories, complete nutrition, and perhaps most importantly, in the ability to stick with the diet because no food choices are made. No other vitamin supplementation is needed.

Optifast®, items include Refreshing Shakes, Hot Flavorful Soups, and Tasteful Crunch Bars:

• High-quality, complete nutrition from Nestle Nutrition Experts.
• Pre-portioned and calorie-controlled servings.
• Quick and simple preparation.