Optifast is here! Meet Maribelle Ramos!

"I have always been a skeptic about liquid diets. Thought I could never do something that drastic to lose weight, especially with my love for food. Like everyone else, losing weight has always been a challenge for me, and the older I got, the harder it got.  When the Opti-Fast weight loss program was introduced to our clinic and made available to our patients, I thought I'd give it a try. Fortunately, I had the advantage of convenience.  I had the physician "on site" to monitor my progress and the ease of purchasing the shakes when I needed them. All at the comfort of my work place. So I thought, "What the heck, I'll do it!"  I started the Program, drank the shakes, waited for results, and got them!  I admit the first 2 weeks were a challenge, but I toughed it out and stuck with it.  I lost 32 pounds in 6 weeks!  The best part I like about the program is the NO counting of calories, measuring or weighing of foods, meal planning or worrying about where your going to purchase your next meal from. Opti-fast has it all planned out for you. Quick, easy and tastes good too!   After losing the first 10 to 15 pounds I noticed a significant amount of energy.  I didn't fight to get out of bed in the mornings, and also felt a big difference with my body's aches and pains being much less bothersome.  I almost always had low back pain and suffered from bi-lateral foot pain (Plantar Fasciitis). Then after my 15 to 25 pound weight loss, the aches and pains were/are 95% non-existant.  :)  Because of the new found energy and being pain-free, I was able to add some exercise to my program.  I alternated between walking, bike riding and playing raquet ball.  I'm amazed how much of a difference losing 32 pounds has affected my life and health.  I'm greatful to have the opportunity to continue the experience with the Opti-fast program".

Maribelle is the lead X-ray tech here at Urgent Care Cypress and our first Optifast participate.  We will follow her story- so please stay tuned!