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OPTIFAST® is a medically supervised weight loss program designed for people who are 50 pounds or more overweight. A dedicated team of specialists including a physician, nurse practitioner and registered dietician will provide medical monitoring, comprehensive lifestyle education and a high quality meal replacement diet. The primary goal of the OPTIFAST® program is to improve your health through weight loss.

OPTIFAST® clinically proven results:

• 52 lb. (21%) average weight loss
• 12% average decrease in cholesterol
• 12% average decrease in blood sugar
• 9% average decrease in blood pressure

Once you start the program, you will progress through three phases:

• Active Weight Loss: During this phase you will consume the OPTIFAST® meal replacement formulas instead of your typical foods. You will also begin important lifestyle changes.
• Transition Phase: You will gradually learn how to add self-prepared foods back into your diet while continuing with the lifestyle change education.
• Long-term Management: You will participate in ongoing classes and support sessions to help you manage your weight in the future.

Partial Fast Program
CMC now offers a partial fast option! The plan allows for 1200 calories for women and 1500 calories for men and includes a combination of OPTIFAST® shakes, soups or bars with your own healthy self-prepared foods.  This program does not require medical monitoring.  Participation in the progam includes group nutrition, exercise and behavior modification classes.  Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 6 to 7 PM.