OPTIFAST 18
The OPTIFAST^® 18 Program is a full product diet for patients who need to lose 50 or more pounds. Included in the 18-week program are: initial medical evaluation, EKG, urinalysis, bi-monthly blood work (including before and after cholesterol levels) and office visits, education classes and Healthy for Life classes. The education classes encompass nutrition, exercise and behavior topics. This plan consists of a 12-week product only phase and a 6-week phase of transition back to regular food.

OPTIFAST 12
The OPTIFAST 12 Program is a full product diet for patients who need to lose 30-45 pounds. Included in the 12-week program are: initial medical evaluation, EKG, urinalysis, bi-monthly blood work (including before and after cholesterol levels) and office visits, education classes and Healthy for Life classes. The education classes encompass nutrition, exercise and behavior topics. This plan consists of a 6-week product only phase and a 6-week phase of transition back to regular food.

OPTIFAST 8
The OPTIFAST 8 Program is a full product diet for patients who need to lose 20 pounds. Included in the 8-week program are: initial medical evaluation, EKG, urinalysis, blood work (including before and after cholesterol levels), follow-up office visits, education classes and Healthy for Life classes. The education classes encompass nutrition, exercise and behavior topics. This plan consists of a 4-week product only phase and a 4-week phase of transition back to regular food.

OPTIFAST 6
The OPTIFAST 6 Program is a 6-week plan that includes a modified diet of food and products for patients who need to lose less than 20 pounds. Included in the 6-week program are office visits, educational materials and Healthy for Life classes. Weekly education classes during the 6-week program may be attended for an additional fee.

HEALTHY FOR LIFE
All patients who complete any of the above programs are automatically enrolled in these continuing education classes. These classes are held the 2^nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 pm and are primarily taught by Dr. Loughridge.

HAND PLAN
The HAND Plan is a program lasting a minimum of 4 weeks that includes a calorie-controlled food-only plan (no Optifast products). After the initial 4 weeks, patients wishing to continue should plan to attend class at least twice a month. Patients should expect a slower weight loss (approx. 2 lbs/week). Included in the program is an initial class explaining the plan, educational materials and weekly follow-up classes.  All classes are taught by Dr. Loughridge and are held on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Comparison of Diets

Comparison of Adkins®, Zone®, and Weight Watchers® Diets

160 patients with average Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 Medically Supervised

* Of the above programs, Optifast® is the only one that is medically supervised.

Comparison of Weekly Costs

* Of the above programs, Optifast® is the only one that is medically supervised.

From the Department of Labor Statistics.

Payment Options

Northlake Weight Management Center accepts checks, VISA and MasterCard.

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