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OPTIFAST VLCD PROGRAM WEIGHT LOSS PHASESss

  • Your body begins to burn fat cells for the energy it needs.
  • No need to eat carbs for energy.
  • Ketosis also brings a decrease in appetite, making it even easier to follow the program.

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  • Phase 1 INTENSIVE PHASE
  • Phase 2 TRANSITION PHASE
  • Phase 3 MAINTENANCE PHASE
  • Phase 4 STABILISATION PHASE

Phase 1: Intensive Phase

Calorie Intake : 600 to 800 daily | 12 Weeks

  • Designed for rapid, initial, effective weight loss.
  • Stay on this phase from anywhere up to 12 weeks.
  • Alternatively, seek advice by a Healthcare Professional on how to stay longer.
  • Induces Ketosis.
  • If, after 12 weeks, you still have significant weight to lose, follow the Transition Phase for a minimum of 2 weeks before repeating the Intensive phase.

3 Optifast VLCD Products a day!

You also need to consume the below everyday to ensure a nutritionally balanced diet.


Click below for all other types of food you can eat or that you need to avoid during this Phase.

Allowed Food

Phase 2: Transition Phase

Calorie Intake : 800 to 1000 daily

  • Lets you replace one Optifast meal for a regular on
  • Choose among our healthy recipes.

2 Optifast VLCD Products a day!

Click below for all other types of food you can eat or that you need to avoid during this Phase, and choose two regular meals per day from a variety of healthy recipes!


Click below for all other types of food you can eat or that you need to avoid during this Phase.

Allowed Food Healthy Recipes

Phase 3: Maintenance Phase

Calorie Intake : 1000 to 1200 daily

  • Lets you replace one more Optifast meal.
  • Eat only one Optifast meal per day and choose among our healthy recipes for the other two meals.

1 Optifast VLCD Products a day!

You also need to consume the below everyday to ensure a nutritionally balanced diet.


Click below for all other types of food you can eat or that you need to avoid during this Phase, and choose two regular meals per day from a variety of healthy recipes!

Allowed Food Healthy Recipes

Phase 4: Stabilisation Phase

Calorie Intake : 1200 to 1500 daily

  • No more need for Optifast!
  • Helps you maintain a healthier lifestyle.
  • Monitor and adjust your meal plan for long term weight management.

1 Optifast VLCD Products a day!

You also need to consume the below everyday to ensure a nutritionally balanced diet.


Click below for all other types of food you can eat or that you need to avoid during this Phase, and choose two regular meals per day from a variety of healthy recipes!

Allowed Food Healthy Recipes

1. Purcell K, Sumithran P, Prendergast LA, et al. The Effect of Rate of Weight Loss on Long-Term Weight Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2014;2:954-62

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