The Benefits of the OPTIFAST Program for Sustainable Weight Loss

At The Institute for Weight Management and Wellness, the OPTIFAST program offers a structured, medically supervised approach to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss. With personalized support and proven strategies, you can build healthier habits and maintain long-term success. Contact us today or book an appointment online for personalized care that works for you. Conveniently located at 150 Overlook Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, we proudly serve clients from Ridgewood NJ, Tenafly NJ, Glen Rock NJ, Paramus NJ, Oradell NJ, River Edge NJ, Upper Saddle River, Wyckoff NJ and surrounding areas.

Losing weight is difficult; you may not want to undergo weight loss surgery or take medications. Now, you have another option. It’s called OPTIFAST and can help you achieve sustainable weight loss. Dr. Anjana Chhabra at The Institute for Weight Management in Hackensack, NJ, offers a wide range of weight loss services, including OPTIFAST.

What You Need To Know About OPTIFAST

OPTIFAST is a medical weight loss program that helps you lose weight safely and over time. It is a partial meal replacement plan that provides sustainable weight loss.

OPTIFAST is part of an 18-week program supervised by your weight loss specialist. You begin with a liquid-only diet. Solids are gradually introduced as you continue through the program. The reintroduction of foods slowly helps you control how much you eat and encourages eating healthy foods.

You are an excellent candidate for the OPTIFAST program if you:

• Have a BMI of 30 or more
• Have a BMI of 27 or more and have another condition, including diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
• Want to enjoy the benefits of losing weight
• Are willing to commit to healthy diet and lifestyle modifications

There are three program phases within the OPTIFAST program:

The Active Weight Loss phase, which lasts for 16 weeks, during which you will use an OPTIFAST Weight Loss program partial meal replacement diet and receive monthly medical monitoring. You may also attend monthly group sessions under the care of your weight loss specialist.

In the Transition Phase, you will transition to regular foods, continue participating in group sessions, and meet with your weight loss specialist.

The Long-Term Weight Management Phase, which is ongoing and can include partial OPTIFAST Weight Loss program meal replacement and partial regular food, in addition to ongoing support with your weight loss specialist.

Want To Know More About the OPTIFAST Program?

Call Dr. Anjana Chhabra at The Institute for Weight Management in Hackensack, NJ, to learn more about the Optifast program and how it can promote sustainable weight loss. You can reach her in the office by calling (201) 487-8010, so call today.