Defragged

My Answer ... "Hi Darissa. I've not heard that before and couldn't find any reference to it in the Startup Guide. I've contacted Medifast's Nutrition Support regarding this question, and will let you know their answer. I eat my first meal when my stomach tells me it's time, of course, taking into consideration that I'll be eating 6 meals spaced approximately 2-3 hours apart. I get up most days at 5am and eat my first meal around 7am which is just before I go on my daily walk. I figured this timing based on the fact I need to eat 6 meals and space them all 2-3 hours apart and I'm awake an average of 16 hours a day. My related article, "6 Meals Spaced Evenly Apart", might help you.

There isn't a required amount of shakes to drink on the Medifast 5 and 1 plan. Personally, I vary my Medifast meals so that my body doesn't become too accustomed to eating or drinking too much of one Medifast food. In a typical week I generally have 5-8 shakes. I prefer varying my Medifast food meals because in the real world after I get into maintenance I won't be eating the same thing for each meal every day. To me it's a more realistic approach to meal planning. I hope this helps you." ~Defragged