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  • Home
  • What we do
    • Consultation information
    • Packages
    • The Optifast Program
    • Corporate Wellness
    • Discovery Vitality
    • Health parameter checks
    • Body composition
    • 15 day glucose monitoring
    • Geneway DNA testing
  • NEW: The Slimming studio
  • Online shopping
    • Geneway online store
    • Sign up for VITAGENE
  • In the media
  • Recommended practitioners
  • FAQ's

THE OPTIFAST VERY LOW CALORIE DIET

Everything you should know before the consultation

This information and more will also be discussed with you during the 1st consultation

Weight loss phases

The program has 4 phases, the first being the intensive weight loss phase and the last being the maintenance phase. 


As the phases progress, less meal replacements are used, more food types are included and weight loss stabilizes. During the last phase of the program, you start following a completely food based diet again.

Products available

The following products are available: 

Chocolate, Vanilla, Coffee and Strawberry shakes, Lemon Creme dessert, Berry Crunch bars


You can order these products via your dietitian or via retailers like Takealot.com.

Expected weight loss

Optifast Very Low Calorie program has been designed to help you lose fat at an accelerated rate of 1.2-2.5 kg per week. 


Keep in mind that on a balanced weight loss diet, expected weight loss is about 0.5-1 kg per week.


It is advised that you follow the program under supervision of a registered dietitian.


Cost of the program and products

During the intensive phase (3 shakes per day), the products has a minimum cost of R820 per week (using shakes - the bars are   slightly more expensive).  


You will need to do a 1st consultation (R950 - 90 minutes) and 3 weekly follow ups (R380 per 30 minute session).

FAQ's

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That's a wrap for 2025

Thank you to all our loyal clients for your support during 2025.


We look forward to welcoming current and new clients  to the practice in 2026.


Have a blessed Christmas and see you in the new year!


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