Level 2: Low Calorie Diet (LCD)

• Less than 40 pounds of weight to lose for women and less than 50 pounds for men
• There is a slower rate of weight loss than with Level 1 (about 1-2 pounds/week)
• You will have two meal-replacing beverages per day and one modified meal according to the food exchange system
• 1000-1300 calories consumed per day

  Nuts and Bolts of a LCD

  • Same screening process as for Level I (will be discussed in detail at that time)
  • Weekly clinic and class for support and accountability
  • Success correlates with ability to adjust lifestyle choices
  • Not as closely supervised by medical team