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Doctor’s Orders Meal Plans

What is Doctor’s Orders?
What do the Doctor’s Orders meals consist of?
How do I follow Doctor’s Orders to lose weight?
How do I choose the right meal plan for me?
How do I get started with Doctor’s Orders?
Where do you ship?
When can I expect my shipments?
How do I prepare Doctor’s Orders meals?
Can I receive a refund on meals I don’t like?
Can my non-dieting family members eat Doctor’s Orders food?
How do I change or cancel my Doctor’s Orders?

 

Go Sticks

What are Go Sticks?
How do I use Go Sticks?
How often should I use Go Sticks?
How do I order Go Sticks?

 

Doctor’s Orders Meal Plans

 

What is Doctor’s Orders?

Doctor’s Orders is the food delivery program brought to you by The Center for Medical Weight Loss. It offers 14-day meal plans plus a 7-Day Sampler that are consumer-tested for taste and doctor-reviewed for nutritional and caloric value. It’s designed to help you lose weight on your schedule, eating the kinds of foods you enjoy.

 

We currently offer 550-calorie dinners that consist of main dishes and side dishes; breakfast, lunch, and snack offerings will be coming soon. Our set selection of main dishes and side dishes corresponds to the science on stimulus narrowing. The concept in a nutshell: Offering endless choices can be overwhelming and lead to overeating, while a more narrow selection of healthy options increases your chances of sticking with the plan and successfully losing weight or maintaining weight loss. In their practices, our CMWL physicians have seen that offering set meal choices results in their patients feeling less hungry and consuming fewer calories over time. We’re proud to now offer this method directly to you through our Doctor’s Order meal delivery program.

 

What do the Doctor’s Orders meals consist of?

Doctor’s Orders features 14 days of food plans that offer excellent variety. Our meal plans are low in fat, sodium, and cholesterol, and contain the right balance of protein, carbs, and good fats. In fact, our Doctor’s Orders dinners have been specifically designed to prevent hunger. You should feel less hungry and fuller longer by following the Doctor’s Orders meal plans.

 

You have the option to mix and match your Main Dishes and Side Dishes in any combination you like. Our healthy food adheres to the dietary guidelines of the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, and the American Dietetic Association.

 

We also offer a 7-Day Sampler, which comes with at least one of every main dish and side dish, so you can decide which dishes you like best before signing up for the 14-day customized, recurring plan.

 

How do I follow Doctor’s Orders to lose weight?

There are two different ways you can follow Doctor’s Orders for weight loss:

 

• If you are already following a Transition Phase/CMWL Modified Plan under the care of a Center for Medical Weight Loss physician, Doctor’s Orders is an easy way to reintroduce everyday food back into your daily diet. We’ve designed our 550-Calorie Dinner-Only plans, as well as our 1500-, 1200-, and 1000-Calorie Meal Plans (coming soon), with you in mind.

 

• If you are looking for a new weight loss plan and considering The Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL), Doctor’s Orders is a great way to take the first step toward a healthier life. You may of course choose to follow one of our meal plans on your own, but we strongly encourage you to see a Center for Medical Weight Loss physician for an initial consultation. If you sign up with CMWL you are eligible for 10% off the total value of your first order.

 

How do I choose the right meal plan for me?

A CMWL physician can help you select the right Doctor’s Orders meal plan to fit into your overall personalized weight loss program. Soon you’ll be able to use our Menu Plan Recommendation Tool to see which plan may be right for you based upon your gender, age, height, and current weight.

 

How do I get started with Doctor’s Orders?

Get started today by ordering online here. Simply add the Main Dishes and Side Dishes you wish to purchase, in any combination that adds up to 14 of each, to your Shopping Cart. Once you’re ready to purchase your items, click “Checkout” at the top right-hand side of the page. If you’re not already registered for the CMWL website, you will be prompted to do so before proceeding through checkout.

 

You may also choose to start with our 7-Day Sampler, which gives you at least one of every main dish and side dish to try out before you sign up for the 14-day recurring plan.

 

Where do you ship? What about Canada?

We can ship to any location in the US, including Hawaii and Alaska. Unfortunately, due to carrier limitations and customs restrictions, we are unable to ship beyond these areas at this time. Please check our website in the future for updates on expanded shipping areas.

When can I expect my shipments?

For your food to be shipped on the first Monday after you place your order, you must place your order by Friday at 12pm EST. You should receive your order in two to three days after that. The process will repeat itself every two weeks unless you inform us to do otherwise. The exception is the 7-Day Sampler, which ships once and is not recurring.

 

How do I prepare Doctor’s Orders meals?

Doctor’s Orders meal preparation depends on the type of foods you receive as part of your plan, but in general we’ve designed all menu plans for easy prep – none take more than 5 minutes to prepare in the microwave. Our meals are fresh-frozen, which ensures the best quality, safest, freshest-tasting product - unlike commercially frozen meals. Our state-of-the-art equipment vacuum packs each container to ensure both quality and shelf life of each entrée.

 

When Your Order Arrives:

• Unpack and organize your meals based on the chosen meal plan.
• Your meals may arrive thawed, which is acceptable as long as they are still cold.
• Put the first three days of meals in your refrigerator and the rest of your meals in the freezer.
• On the third day, take the next four meals from the freezer and put them in the refrigerator. Repeat this process for the second week of meals.

NOTE: The meals are packed in dry ice, and shipped in a Styrofoam cooler. To avoid injury, do not directly touch any remaining dry ice in the cooler.

 

Heating Instructions:
Remove the plastic vacuum-sealed bags before heating entrees in the oven or microwave. The black containers are both microwave- and oven-safe. PLEASE NOTE: Microwaves and conventional ovens vary in temperature, so adjust your heating times accordingly.

 

Microwave:
When microwaving, cover with wax paper or plastic wrap, leaving one corner vented. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the entrée is hot. Remove from the microwave and let stand for 1 minute before eating.

 

Conventional Oven:
When heating in a conventional oven, cover with aluminum foil. Cooking times vary, but most items will reheat in 15-25 minutes at 300°.

 

Can I receive a refund on meals I don’t like?

At this time, all sales are final. However, if you receive a package that has been damaged during shipping, we will repackage and re-ship your order.

 

Can my non-dieting family members eat Doctor’s Orders food?

Remember, the Doctor’s Orders menu plans are designed to help you meet your specific weight loss goals, but of course anyone can eat them. Just make sure that you have the proper amount of meals for your plan. Order more for your family members if you find them “borrowing” your meals!

 

How do I change or cancel my Doctor’s Orders?

Login to the site and select “My Profile” on the top right-hand side of any page. Then select the link that says “Edit Account Information.” From there you can change your meal plan or meal selections, change your billing address, or cancel your Doctor’s Orders shipments. All changes must be made by Friday at 12pm EST for the changes or cancelation to take effect for the following scheduled shipment.

 

Go Sticks

What are Go Sticks?

Go Sticks are ready-to-use supplements that can help you achieve your weight loss goals. The Raspberry Lemon Energy Go Sticks help boost energy by increasing metabolic rate.* The Grape Fizz Go Sticks provide a boost of vitamins and minerals.*  *These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

 

How do I use Go Sticks?

Raspberry Lemon: Mix with water for a refreshing drink.

Grape: Simply swirl the powder in your mouth until it dissolves.

 

How often should I use Go Sticks?

For best results, we suggest that you use Go Sticks twice a day.

 

How do I order Go Sticks?

Within the CMWL Shop, visit the Supplements page and click on the Go Sticks you’re interested in purchasing. Choose the quantity you’d like to order and select “Add to Cart.” Once you’re ready to make your purchase, select the “Checkout” button at the top right of the Shop pages and follow the instructions. Note: You’ll receive free shipping on orders of 3 or more boxes.