Optifast

Thaskala · 12-04-2007, 03:19 PM

Has anyone tried the Optifast diet?

whodat'sfat · 12-04-2007, 10:48 PM

Yes. Around 1986. Lost 60 pounds in 12 weeks. Got to where I hated the shakes. I think I had to drink 5 a day. After a couple of days felt no hunger. It was the most successful diet I've used for weight loss. Unfortunately when I went off it was the quickest I’ve ever gained. I'd not recommend it.

Jean

living_healthy · 12-05-2007, 12:13 AM

Ditto what Jean said. When I stopped it, I gained it back and lots more. I hate shakes now.

Thaskala · 12-05-2007, 03:38 AM

Today is my 47th day on Optifast. I am not following it strictly and so am not in ketosis and still get a little hungry.

What will happen as I gradually introduce normal food into my diet is a concern for me too but my dietitian said that she would discuss this with me when I finish the OF course.

I quite like the shakes and the dessert but I find the bars a little too filling. I am eating more vegetables that ever before in my life and I don't really miss the carbs I used to love e.g. rice and bread.

whodat'sfat · 12-05-2007, 10:01 AM

Thaskala

I only had shakes I don't believe desserts or bars were available when I was on the program. It was easy in the sense that I didn’t have to think about food. Shakes were my only option and because of my all or nothing disposition I could stick to it. I struggle following a diet now with choices.

My downfall was transitioning to food. I never learned how to eat in a way that would maintain my weight loss. This is where you need great determination and knowledge to keep the pounds off.

I wish you the best and hope your long term results are better than mine.

Jean

12-04-2007, 03:19 PM	#1
Thaskala Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7 Gallery: Thaskala Stats: 321/227/136 WOE: WOE Optifast Start Date: 2002, March 2007, 20 October 2007	Optifast Has anyone tried the Optifast diet?

12-05-2007, 03:38 AM	#4
Thaskala Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7 Gallery: Thaskala Stats: 321/227/136 WOE: WOE Optifast Start Date: 2002, March 2007, 20 October 2007	Today is my 47th day on Optifast. I am not following it strictly and so am not in ketosis and still get a little hungry. What will happen as I gradually introduce normal food into my diet is a concern for me too but my dietitian said that she would discuss this with me when I finish the OF course. I quite like the shakes and the dessert but I find the bars a little too filling. I am eating more vegetables that ever before in my life and I don't really miss the carbs I used to love e.g. rice and bread. __________________ Life is a preparation for eternity

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12-04-2007, 10:48 PM	#2
whodat'sfat Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 132 Gallery: whodat'sfat Stats: 280/270/160 WOE: Healthiest way I know Start Date: 11/2007	Yes. Around 1986. Lost 60 pounds in 12 weeks. Got to where I hated the shakes. I think I had to drink 5 a day. After a couple of days felt no hunger. It was the most successful diet I've used for weight loss. Unfortunately when I went off it was the quickest I’ve ever gained. I'd not recommend it. Jean

12-05-2007, 12:13 AM	#3
living_healthy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 48 Gallery: living_healthy Stats: 261/199/130 WOE: under 20 carbs/day Start Date: June 2007	Ditto what Jean said. When I stopped it, I gained it back and lots more. I hate shakes now.

12-05-2007, 10:01 AM	#5
whodat'sfat Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 132 Gallery: whodat'sfat Stats: 280/270/160 WOE: Healthiest way I know Start Date: 11/2007	Thaskala I only had shakes I don't believe desserts or bars were available when I was on the program. It was easy in the sense that I didn’t have to think about food. Shakes were my only option and because of my all or nothing disposition I could stick to it. I struggle following a diet now with choices. My downfall was transitioning to food. I never learned how to eat in a way that would maintain my weight loss. This is where you need great determination and knowledge to keep the pounds off. I wish you the best and hope your long term results are better than mine. Jean