Phase One: 5 & 1 Plan for Weight Loss

The Take Shape For Life 5 & 1 Plan for Weight Loss is as simple as eating 5 Medifast Meals and 1 Lean & Green Meal every day.
No counting calories and no cooking complicated meals… it's easy!

5 Medifast Meals

Choose from over 60 nutritionally balanced Medifast Meals — shakes, bars, drinks, oatmeals, chili, soups, pudding, scrambled eggs and more. Any combination of 5 Medifast Meals* may be used on your 5 & 1 Plan. *Limit to one bar per day.

1 Lean & Green Meal

Lean: 5-7 ounces of cooked lean meat (e.g., chicken, turkey, fish, beef, pork, lamb, shellfish). Always choose meats that are grilled, baked, broiled or poached (not fried). The serving size will vary depending on the type of meat you choose — see the links below to our helpful tables. Salt, pepper, herbs and spices may be added if desired. You may also use 1-2 teaspoons of condiments such as ketchup, mustard or barbecue sauce.

Green: Any 3 servings from our Vegetable List, such as broccoli, spinach, eggplant, or tomatoes — see the links below for our helpful meal option charts and information.

• 5 & 1 Information Sheet
• Condiment Recommendations
• Meatless Options