Over the years, Oprah has definitely tried a lot of different diets. But for anyone who’s wondering whether Oprah ever did Medifast, I’m pretty sure the answer is no. In the 1980s, Oprah followed a diet that at the time was similar to Medifast. But that diet was actually called Optifast and is owned by a different company.
The big similarity between Optifast and Medifast is that both were essentially liquid diets in the ’80s. This results in very rapid weight loss not only for Oprah, but for many other dieters as well. Oprah lost about 65 pounds in just a few months. But you’ve got to see— he got it all back. This is commonly the case with a lot of dieters who follow very strict and very low calorie diets like Optifast. In fact, the diet is so strict that it actually requires a doctor’s supervision to make sure you’re getting all the necessary nutrients and aren’t causing any damage to your internal organs.
While Medifast was really like Optifast at the time, it has changed a lot over the years. First, Medifast is no longer a strictly liquid diet. Almost all Medifast dieters now follow what is known as the 5 and 1 plan. This refers to the fact that each day, you eat five Medifast foods and then prepare a lean and green meal for yourself from fresh greens, vegetables and quality protein sources such as chicken or fish.
Plus, Medifast Foods isn’t just a shake anymore. There are now many different food bars, puddings, a variety of oatmeal flavors, and even some soups, chili, and some hot drinks like cocoa and chai lattes. Diversity helps make Medifast more interesting and easier to sustain over the long term. And Lean & Green Eating is designed to help you plan your meals so you can continue to lose weight during maintenance.
Optifast is still around, but I am not familiar with how Optifast works nowadays, although I do know it is still a meal replacement program. It’s also a diet that requires you to go to a doctor’s clinic instead of ordering it for yourself at home. This is one of the major advantages of Medifast. By making changes to the 5&1 plan and incorporating fresh whole foods into your daily meal plan, you can safely follow Medifast on your own. However, it’s always a good idea to tell your doctor what you’re doing if he or she has any concerns about your health in particular.
Source by Jenni Kerala
