Preneur World March 2023

Spring Into Wellness
Weight loss can be a challenging
journey but with OPTIFAST you
can enjoy a nutritionally designed
range of meal replacement
products from Nestle Health
Science which has over 40 years’
experience across the globe and
over 120 publications and studies
to support its efficacy and safety.
We tried out the OPTIFAST
6-Week Plan to see if it lived up
to its claims. It’s important to
note that weight loss results may
vary from person to person and
it’s always best to consult with
a healthcare professional before
starting any weight loss program.
CONVENIENCE
The shakes and soups are all made
in less than 2 minutes in a shaker
whilst the bars are an even quicker
go-to option making the diet plan
easy to follow and stick to even
when I was out and about.
VARIETY
There are a variety of meal
replacement options so things
don’t get boring. In addition
to high protein shakes in three
flavours, there are three flavours
of bars and three flavours of soup
as well as two flavours of a meal
replacement in a dessert style.
Such variety helped me to stick to
the plan, as I didn’t feel like I was
eating the same thing every day.
NUTRITIONAL BALANCE
The shakes and bars are rich
in high-quality protein with 24
essential vitamins and minerals
and a good source of fibre.
OPTIFAST meal replacement
products have been scientifically
designed to be a healthy way to
help you lose weight hassle-free.
TASTE
All the OPTIFAST meal
replacement products taste great
especially all of the shakes and
bars. The consistency and mouth
feel were pleasant and enjoyable.
THE 3-DAY CHALLENGE
The first three days required some
adjusting from previous unhealthy
habits but after this time, I found
following the Plan was a lot easier.
SUPPORT
Holistic support is available on
the OPTIFAST blog with tasty
recipes, nutrition advice, and
lifestyle tips. There is also
@optifastuk on Instagram and
the closed Facebook group, where
those following an OPTIFAST
weight loss plan can share tips,
advice, and support.
HEALTHY EATING HABITS
For the first 3 weeks, I replaced
my daily meals with 3 OPTIFAST
products. Over the remaining 3
weeks, I gradually reintroduced
low-calorie conventional foods
from a specific Food & Beverages
List, so I then used a mix of
OPTIFAST meal replacements
and low-calorie healthy foods.
By week 6, I was consuming one
OPTIFAST shake a day and eating
2 low-calorie meals of non-starchy
vegetables and lean protein with a
total calorie intake of 1,500 kcals.
I drank 2 litres of zero-calorie
drinks every day.
EXERCISE
Light exercise and walking are
recommended for 30 minutes
daily for the first 5 weeks of the
plan and I avoided strenuous
activities like jogging. In week 6,
regular light exercise and walking
are recommended of between 30
to 60 minutes daily.
RESULTS
After 6 weeks on the Plan, I had
lost over 20 pounds going from
17st 8lbs to 16st 2lbs.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The plan may not be the best
option for those who want to
only eat balanced low-calorie
meals cooked from scratch as it
relies heavily on processed meal
replacement products. However
a recipe book is included which
helps guide you on preparing
healthy meals in your own
kitchen. I had a great experience
following the OPTIFAST
6-Week Plan and would highly
recommend it to anyone looking
for a convenient and effective
way to jumpstart their weight loss
journey.
The OPTIFAST 6-Week Plan costs
£247 and is available from
www.optifast.co.uk
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