Very low calorie diets are defined as diets ranging from 400 to 500 calories. VLCD is a commercially prepared formula that replaces all usual food intake. Under proper guidance, it produces significant short-term weight loss in moderate to severely obese people.

Appeton Fat Loss Premier 7-day Programme is different because it is specially formulated with very low calorie diet (VLCD). It contains medium chain triglyceride (MCT) which helps to regulate your metabolic rate at a high level and enhances the burning of body fat, thus maintaining muscle tone. It is also fortified with Omega-3, vitamins, minerals and trace elements that comply 100% with the United State Recommended Dietary Allowances (USRDA).

Appeton Fat Loss Premier 7-day Programme is safe. No side effects will occur if it is consumed according to the instructions, together with plenty of fluid daily. Only a small group of users will experience some temporary discomforts that are sometimes associated with weight loss regimes, such as hunger, constipation, bad breath, mild dizziness and diarrhoea.

Since this is a very low calorie diet, it is not recommended to take it as a sole source of diet for more than 7 days. After a week of taking it as a sole source, you should only take 1 or 2 servings of Appeton Fat Loss as a substitution for normal meals. Please consult doctor if you want to continue with the 7 days programme.

For gradual weight loss, use Appeton Fat Loss Maintenance Programme to replace 2 of your normal meals. This way, you can still enjoy you family dinner or business lunch as usual.

For weight maintenance, you can replace one of your daily meals with Appeton Fat Loss Maintenance Programme. This not only prevents you from regaining weight but also provides a more balanced nutrient for your body.

After the Premier 7-day Programme ends, there is a high possibility of rapid weight regain. Thus, it is recommended to continue substituting your meals with Appeton Fat Loss Maintenance Programme once or twice a day to maintain your ideal weight until it is stable.

All the essential vitamins that are required for the proper functioning of your body have already been included in Appeton Fat Loss Premier 7-day Programme. Hence, it is not necessary to take extra supplements. Each sachet offers a third of the recommended dietary allowances of all vitamins, minerals and trace elements (3 sachets a day will give the complete daily requirement). However, this is a matter of personal preference. Patients on medication are not recommended to go on this Premier 7-day Programme.

It is recommended to take at least 3 litres of fluid daily:
- due to the natural water loss caused by the very low calorie diet, the intake of water is very   important to prevent dehydration
- as sole source of diet, the fluid that you normally obtain from food will be considerably reduced.
- extra fluid enables the body to get rid of waste products e.g. ketones from the more efficient   breakdown of fat tissues.

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose (milk sugar) which as a result, causes diarrhoea. It is due to the deficiency of lactase - an enzyme released by the small intestine that allows milk sugar to be absorbed into the blood stream. Appeton Fat Loss has been formulated to have low lactose content, therefore the above problem can be minimized.

This is not recommended since the calories for each sachet of Appeton Fat Loss have been fixed for the purpose of weight loss. By adding other beverages to Appeton Fat Loss, you will never know the amount of calories consumed.

No. The Appeton Fat Loss diet meal contains vitamins that are sensitive to extreme heat. You should only add water or boiling water (for soup) to the powder and mix. Do not mix and then bring to boil as this will destroy the vitamins.

This is a milk-based product that consists of Omega-3 from fish oil. Therefore, it may not be suitable for vegetarians.

You can split a sachet into two meals instead of one. Example for breakfast, you can have half of one sachet at 8am and take the other half at 10am. Then you can do so for lunch and dinner too. May be you can take your last meal just before going to sleep. With this, you still be able to maintain the calorie intake in a day with 3 sachet of Appeton Fat Loss.

Yes. 'Halal' certificate has been obtained from International Halal Inspection Department. Thus, it is safe for Muslim consumption.

Appeton Fat Loss Premier 7-days Program is not suitable for pregnant women and breastfeeding mother due to their special requirement on calorie and nutrient intake.

Appeton Fat Loss is not appropriate for children below 14 who are still growing, except in specialized treatment program that is advice and monitor by doctor.

Yes, of course. Actually studies show that the result of taking fat inhibitors following by VLCD (very low calorie diet) are better than taking only fat inhibitor alone.

Yes. Appeton Fat Loss Premier 7-days Program would help you to burn the excess fat at any part of your body. Thus, it is not only meant for the tummy but also other body parts that have fat accumulation.

You can choose to have cardiovascular exercise such as swimming and brisk walking or you also can have body toning exercise at home such as skipping, stretching and sit-up exercise. It is better to have exercise at least 3 times a week and at least 30 minute for each time. Remember, any exercise program should be performed at least half and hour before taking your Appeton Fat Loss meal-replacement. Please warm-up before doing any exercise.

Yes. Each sachet of Appeton Fat Loss contains Omega-3. Omega-3 helps reduce cholesterol levels and plasma lipids. It lowers the level of bad cholesterol e.g LDL (low density lipoprotein) and VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) while raising the good cholesterol- HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels. It also promotes blood circulation and prevents heart diseases.

1. Exercise: It will increase the metabolic rate by 10%. Exercise in the morning can boost up the
    metabolic rate for the entire day.
2. Take breakfast: After a long night sleeping, your metabolic rate is at the low level. A proper
    breakfast is able to wake your metabolic up for the day. Breakfast is more likely to be burned
    off than lunch or dinner.
3. Eat often: Foods can elevate metabolism. Eating smaller and low fat meals store less extra
    calories than large meals. Smaller meals also easily been burned off.

Cellulite happens even you are very fit. It is fibrous tissue forms in between fat cells and the skin, causing the skin to tighten and pull in. As a results, it appear as if dimples on the body parts. Women are common with cellulite problem as fat in women is usually deposited in the thighs and buttocks. Men's fat is usually accumulated at the upper body part, where cellulite appears less frequently. You can't get rid of the cellulite permanently in the short time.
Anyway, exercise and reduce fat intake is the most useful ways to make your cellulite less apparent. Appeton Fat Loss will help you to reduce your total body fat mass. Thus, it will make the cellulite less obvious. An exercise including aerobic exercise and strength training will help to tone up the muscle and it will reduce the cellulite appearance. Always remember to exercise regularly and have healthy diet.

Substances commonly referred to as fibre are compounds of plant origin not available as energy sources because they are not capable of hydrolysis by enzymes in human. Dietary fibre stimulates chewing and thus saliva flow and gastric juice secretion, fills the stomach and provides a sense of satiety, increases faecal bulk and "normalizes" intestinal transit time thus prevent constipation. High fibre intakes are associated with lower serum cholesterol concentration, lower risk of coronary heart disease, reduced blood pressure, enhanced weight control, better glycemic control, reduced risk of cancer, and improved gastrointestinal function.