The Program


Until now, the usual OPTIFAST program has been used principally as a pre and post bariatric surgery regimen.  Dr. Tavallali has instituted LoseSizes using this program for the benefit of those patients who do not need to lose as much weight and/or are not candidates for weight reduction surgery. Typically our patients wish to lose less than 50lbs and several dress sizes in a short period of time; greater weight loss is of course possible.




Full Meal Replacement Program


The Full Meal Replacement Optifast Program is designed for individuals who wish to lose 30 to 60 pounds and gain control of their eating habits. Patients on the full meal replacement  program lose weight faster then when using the partial meal replacement program because of greater caloric reduction. Click here to learn more about this program.



Partial Meal Replacement/Short-Term Program


The short-term Optifast Program is a partial meal replacement program designed for individuals who need to lose 20 to 40 pounds and gain control of their eating habits.  The short-term program follows the principle of stimuli narrowing, by   replacing regular meals with meal replacements (shakes, soups and bars) in order to control calorie intake and body weight. This partial meal replacement plan is easy to follow and accommodates busy schedules. Click here to learn more about this program.








What Can You Expect?


Your first visit with Dr. Tavallali will be for a complimentary consultation to discus your weight loss goals and program basics, as well as answer any of your questions. Once you have registered for the Optifast program, Dr. Tavallali will perform a history and physical before you being using the  Optifast products. You will be seen on either a weekly or bi-weekly basis (depending on your specvefic program) to ensure your health and weight loss progress during treatment. During each office visit, we will monitor your:


  • Weight
  • Body Fat Percentage
  • Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Visceral Fat
  • Resting Metabolism
  • Hip & Waist Measurements
  • Blood Pressure

After you have lost weight and completed the program, you may still need further visits with Dr. Tavallali and intermittent food replacement with the Optifast products to maintain your weight loss. This may be especially    necessary around the holidays when weight gain can become a problem.



Why does Dr. Tavallali use OPTIFAST?

 

Although there are many diets with which patients can lose weight, they typically do not maintain any significant weight loss after 1 year and the once lost weight returns.  Dr. Tavallali has researched a number of diets and has chosen to include the OPTIFAST products into his Lose Sizes program. This program provides for his patients the effective, efficient, and long lasting weight loss which he desires. 50% of patients maintain most of their weight loss at 2 years.  This is the program that patients turn to for results after failing with Weight Watchers®, NutriSystem®, SlimFast®, Dexatrim®, amongst others.

The Lose Sizes Program Includes:

 

  • Individualized Nutritional Program
  • Physical Activity Advice
  • Behavior Modification
  • Assistance with Lifestyle Change

 

 Weigh Less Loose Weight Lose Maryland Virginia

Type of Diet

Completing 1 Year

Weight Loss at 1 Year

Atkins®

21/40 (53%)

2.1 kg (4 lbs.)

Zone®

26/40 (65%)

3.2 kg (7 lbs.)

Weight Watchers®

26/40 (65%)

3.0 kg (6 lbs.)


 


What is BMI?

 

The BMI (Body Metabolic Index) is a measure obtained from your height and weight, used to determine your health risks.  The lower your BMI, the lower your risk for health problems.  This number is only one of several indicators of your health, such as % body fat, and % visceral fat. For example you may have a normal BMI, but an abnormally high body fat percentage which would again put you in a high risk category for health problems.  At the conclusion of the 22 week OPTIFAST program statically significant decreases in blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, and weight are observed.  Even smaller weight loss, such as 10% of initial body weight can have a significant impact on these risks.  The shorter term modules that the Lose Sizes program offers can be beneficial in this manner.  Click here to calculate your BMI.

 

 

 

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