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OPTIFAST "Moving Forward" program

Mpls. MN October 24, 2001 - The OPTIFAST Program announced today the introduction of the OPTIFAST "Moving Forward" program. "Moving Forward" was designed to help people lose excess weight and manage their eating habits during these difficult times. Reliable media sources report that many people are using food to cope with their feelings of anxiety and uncertainty that developed in the wake of the events of September 11th. It is more important than ever that Americans strive to achieve good health. Caring for yourself allows you to care for others, and improves your ability to cope in stressful situations. Medical weight management programs have the tools and skills to help people contend with uncomfortable feelings, and emotional eating.

The "Moving Forward" program is designed for people at risk of developing medical problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes due to their level of overweight. It is based on the same sound medical nutrition principles as the traditional OPTIFAST program, but with a variety of flexible features. "Moving Forward" includes increased dietary options in combination with OPTIFAST products, a comprehensive education program that helps participants acquire the information and skills needed for successful ongoing weight management, and a variety of stress management skills.

Clinics offering OPTIFAST programs provide free consultations and a variety of treatment options to meet individual patient needs. Many clinics are following the example set by Novartis (which has donated more than $3 million to the Red Cross) and donating a portion of their program fees to Sept 11th relief funds. Click here to find an OPTIFAST Clinic near you.