A LIGHTER, HEALTHIER YOU STARTS NOW WITH BISTRO MD!
BistroMD teams up with Dr. Phil to help
the Worlds Heaviest Woman, Pauline Potter, lose weight

Bistro M.D.
The “doctor-designed” Bistro M.D. program provides a rotating menu of FedEx’d, portion-controlled, frozen meals that are a cut above the
usual packaged diet fare. (The price is a cut above the competition, too.) The plan may help you avoid a
weight-loss stall out by varying the daily calorie intake between 1,100 and 1,400. By eating a little more some
days and a little less on others, you’ll supposedly prevent your body from becoming used to the same number of
calories every day. Bistro M.D. doesn’t do much in the way of organized support, but you can speak with a
registered dietitian by phone upon request.
Does it work? While no university studies support the theory that varying
caloric intake aids weight loss, the high quality of the food and the relatively large portion sizes have been
praised by
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Health magazine,
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Dr. Phil and
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The New York Times.
Bistro MD offers more than 100 entrees and can make substitutions to
accommodate allergies and food preferences.
How much can you expect to lose? 1 to 3 pounds per week. This is really a
healthy speed. You know already: weight loss isn't a horse race. It should help changing your lifestyle entirely.
Combined with a good exercise program (see PACE Express), you cannot fail.
Cost: About $145 a week for weekdays only or $180
for seven days, including snacks —plus $25 FedEx delivery. (Shipping is free the first week.)
Cost of losing 20 pounds: $1,525 to $2,025 for 10 weeks of food.
Cost per pound of weight loss: About $76 to $101.
Worth the money? Yes: It’s a reasonable price for well-made food with
slightly faster average weight loss than with Jenny
Craig.

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