The Medifast Maintenance Phase ::

The Medifast Maintenance Phase

By admin, September 21, 2009 11:46 am

The Medifast Transition and Maintenance Guide

Once you have successfully completed the Transition Phase, you are are now ready to go into the Maintenance Phase of the Medifast Diet. The Maintenance Phase helps you retain the weight you have achieved and helps you sustain your good healthy habits on a long term basis.

During the Maintenance phase, you will be required to regularly monitor your weight as well as balance your calorie intake. During this phase, it is important to follow through with the healthy lifestyle you have adapted during the 5 & 1 Plan. Making healthy food choices and continuing on with your active lifestyle are vital to the Maintenance Phase. Going back to old habits will not only regain your weight but will also put to waste all the efforts you have exerted during the program.

Just like the transition phase, the maintenance phase is not a one-size-fits-all program as several factors will determine your calorie requirements. These factors are your:

gender
age
height
weight
activity level

Here are some tips to help you during the Maintenance Phase:

Eat breakfast everyday. Remember that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Continue to eat six small meals a day.
Continue to weigh yourself every week so you can keep track of your weight.
Continue to exercise everyday.
Make vegetables account for half of your plate at mealtime.
Eat at least two servings of fruit each day.
Choose lean cuts of meat in four to six oz servings (about the size of one to two decks of cards or a computer mouse).
Always opt to bake, grill, steam, poach or broil your foods. Avoid fried food as well as creamy sauces.
Read food labels for serving size information.
When choosing what to drink, always opt for calorie-free beverages. And drink plenty of plain water.
Keep in mind that restaurant servings are two to four times larger than the regular serving size. When eating out, it is recommended to either split your meal with someone else or to get a “to go” box. Such that when your order comes in, you can immediately put at least half of your meal in the box.
When ordering salads, request for the dressing on the side. Do not put all of the dressing on the salad and use only a portion of it.
Continue to enjoy the Medifast Meals as part of your lifelong approach to healthy eating habits.
Stay in touch with your friends on Medifast and reach out to new Medifast users. It’s a great way to make your new beginning an inspiration to someone else.