About the Program
The Smart for Life weight loss program is based on eating carbohydrates six times a day and eating one actual meal at dinner. The premise behind this program is that most people who are overweight have hormonal issues that pack on the pounds.
According to the Smart for Life experts, you’ll retrain your body and mind over time to eat several small meals each day in an effort to fuel metabolism, lose weight, and keep it off when you follow their program and eat their food.
Smart for Life has created their own line of cookies, shakes, muffins, soups, cupcakes, and more as part of their program for losing weight. Along with their foods, you will take vitamin supplements. They promise that you’ll lose up to 15 pounds in the first month!
You must submit to an initial physical and continued medical supervision while on the diet. Total calorie intake per day is about 800 calories, which is extremely low and eating only one actual meal a day could be a challenge for some people.
You should not participate in this program if:
– You are nursing or are pregnant
– Have certain medical conditions – always check with your personal physician first
Foods You Can Eat
You can eat the foods from their product line only for six meals a day. Dinner consists of low-fat, high protein foods. You’re instructed to drink at least 8 non-caloric beverages a day.
Exercise
Given the low daily calorie intake, the physician assigned to you at the Smart for Life clinic will determine a customized fitness regimen for you, if any.
Cost
Initial fee – $250
Monthly fee – $100
Cookies – $6.00 per day
Plan to spend about $1,100 for three months on the Smart for Life program.
The At-Home Cookie program costs about $199.00 for a 5-week supply of cookies.
Prices are always subject to change.
Pros
– 60% organic ingredients
– Contain high amounts of HeroFiber™ to make you feel full longer
– No preservatives or harsh stimulants in any product
– Lose up to 15 pounds in 30 days
– Medical supervision included
– Education about nutrition and the reasons behind your weight gain
– Smart for Life products are designed to maintain healthy blood sugar levels
– Kosher products
– Customized food and exercise plans provided
– Can choose an at-home Smart for Life cookie program instead of going to a clinic
– Free delivery to your home
Cons
– No scientific research available to support the viability of the program
– Insurance will not cover the initial physical, BMI, and blood work (all out-of-pocket expenses)
– Low calorie intake
– Products can only be purchased via the official website
Summary
The Smart for Life program will most likely help you lose weight, but at what cost? The extremely low calorie intake is a concern, even if it’s only for the short term. Exercise is a key component for building strong bones and boosting metabolism, but it isn’t highly recommended on this program.
However, on the positive side, you’re under a physician’s supervision and you’re given the tools you need to maintain a healthy weight for life, even after you are no longer on the program. This could very well be the diet that helps jump start weight loss for many people and helps them to actually keep it off this time.
