Medifast Program for Teens

by Ashley Staker on August 26, 2009

Medifast has a program specifically geared towards teens. This program is designed to meet the needs of those belonging to the thirteen to eighteen age group. Medifast understands that teens have a different need that those of the adults as their bodies are still continuing to grow. Medifast for Teens is a simple and convenient program that emphasizes portion controlled eating at regular intervals throughout the day.

If you are considering the Medifast Program for Teens, chances are, you want either one of two things:

  • you want to lose some weight
  • you want to maintain your current weight as you grow taller

There is no doubt that Medifast can help you achieve these goals. The fact is, Medifast will help you achieve a healthier weight that will allow you to live a healthier and more active lifestyle.

It is recommended that you consult with your pediatrician or physician prior to beginning the Medifast for Teens program. Your pediatrician or physician can advise you whether this program is really right for you.

After your physician determines the right plan for you, work with your physician to decide if routine monitoring is necessary while on the Medifast for Teens Program. Keep in mind that your physician can help you ensure that your goals are met. Remember that the goal is not only to achieve a healthy weight but to achieve it through healthy weight loss program.

The Medifast for Teens Program consists of two plans:

  1. The Weight Loss Plan which helps you reach your goal weight by promoting gradual weight loss through healthy food choices
  2. The Weight Maintenance Plan which helps you maintain your current weight as you grow taller through healthy food choices that -
  • control calorie intake
  • nutritionally complete
  • flexible enough to adapt to an adolescent’s lifestyle

The Medifast for Teens Program begins with the Weight Loss Plan and moves on to the Weight Maintenance Plan once your BMI is in the 85th-95th percentile.  If your BMI is below the 85th percentile, you can use the healthy behaviors you have learned in the Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Plans and continue to use Medifast Meals for convenient, potion controlled meal add-ons and healthy snack choices.  This will help you maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime.

The Medifast meals for teens is high in fiber and combines the unlimited use of whole grains, fruits and vegetables with fiber-rich Medifast meals. This combination not only limits your calorie intake, it also helps you control your hunger. Medifast understands how difficult it is to follow a strict weight loss plan with the teen’s busy lifestyle. Due to this, the Medifast for Teens Program offers the flexibility and convenient use of Medifast Meals as alternatives to traditional foods.

A motivated teen and actively involved parents are critical to the success of the Medifast for Teens Program. Understand that big chances are difficult to do on your own. Always consider seeking the support of a sibling or friend to get active with you and to help you stay committed to your healthy new habits.

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