Modifast

The Modifast shakes come in several flavors, and consumers can also try the Modifast pudding, muesli or soup for variety. Consumers have the choice of purchasing single products or combining several of them for a discounted price.

The shakes are available in the traditional flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, plus banana and orange for something a little different. Consumers can choose chocolate, vanilla or caramel when deciding on a pudding flavor, and the muesli is available in strawberry or apple/cinnamon. For the soup flavor, consumers have no other options besides asparagus.

As mentioned, the products are meals in bags; they come with the Modifast Shaker for mixing, or can be mixed with a hand blender. The formulas for all products contain vitamins and minerals, and are advertised as being quick and easy to prepare.

Consumers have the option of purchasing boxes of puddings or shakes individually, with most boxes being the equivalent of nine meals, or they can choose to purchase a starter pack. This allows consumers to choose five boxes of the products of their choice, from puddings or shakes to muesli.

The Modifast products are advertised as being safe to consume for weight loss and low in calories. According to the website, the Modifast Slimming program lasts for eight weeks and has three phases. For the most rapid weight loss, only the Modifast products are consumed, three times a day, with lots of water. It is not clear how long this should last. The second phase slowly incorporates meals, and the third phase is where, according to the website, dieters cease using the products and continue on their own personal programs.

Because this program is rather intense, it is wise for consumers to consult a physician before beginning the program. Several side effects have been associated with individuals in the initial stages, such as rashes, fatigue, diarrhea and constipation.

Dieters may be interested in use of an oral supplement as an alternative. For instance, an energy enhancer like Advantra-Z, the patented bitter orange extract that is often used as an alternative to ephedrine, combined with an appetite suppressant like Hoodia to help keep caloric intake to a minimum is a combination that has been shown to get results.

• Products come in several varieties
• Warnings are posted on website

• Website does not post testimonials
• Use of products could cause side effects for some
• Products are overly expensive

The Modifast Slimming Program may be of interest for those who have a significant amount of weight to lose and would like to lose it relatively quickly. The formulas for the products contain essential vitamins and minerals that should support the body during weight loss, although, as mentioned, there are potential risks involved in a rapid weight loss program. Without research or testimonials, we are not sure how effective the program actually is and feel that consumers should be cautious. As an alternative, consumers may want to look for an oral supplement.

In our experience, combining an energy enhancer with an appetite suppressant like Hoodia is a more reliable way to burn fat. The herbal appetite suppressant Hoodia is particularly effective when combined with the patented bitter orange extract Advantra-Z for enhancing energy; these two ingredients are available in many top quality products currently available, and have no known side effects associated with them. For guaranteed results, we recommend this particular combination for weight loss.