Be Maintenance Program

Be Maintenance is a four-week program designed to help you hold a weight loss you have already achieved — and it suits anyone managing their weight, whether or not they have recently lost any.

It is scientifically formulated using the science of intermittent fasting combined with very low calorie diets, the same principles set out in Dr Michael Mosley's books The Fast 800 and The New 5:2 Diet.

What the program contains

Be Maintenance is an assortment of 24 meals and 14 snacks, providing two days per week of a low calorie diet (approximately 800 calories per day) across a four-week period.

You select:

The fasting days are built around approximately 800 calories, with roughly 60–70g of protein and 50–70g of carbohydrates per day. Side salads and non-starchy vegetables can be added to meals — the Recommended Extras Guide sets out the options.

Its monthly delivery frequency is what makes it practical as a maintenance program rather than a short intervention.

The science: the New 5:2 Diet

The New 5:2 Diet, as discussed by Dr Michael Mosley, combines the science behind intermittent fasting with daily energy restriction for weight management. Traditionally the 5:2 diet comprises two days of fasting and five days of normal, healthy eating. On the two fasting days, women consume 500 calories and men 600.

Daily dieting is difficult to sustain. For many people the idea of watching what they eat for only a set number of days — or hours — in a week is mentally more appealing than the alternatives, and more sustainable over the long term for weight maintenance or weight management.

The honest caveat: if moderation is not practised during the rest of the week, the desired results may not be achieved. The fasting days do not licence the other five.

Three ways to use the program

Be Maintenance does not have to be run as two fasting days per week for four weeks. Alternatives:

The meals

Every Be Fit Food meal meets the same clinical specification: approximately 250 calories, 20g or more protein, under 20g carbohydrates and under 120mg sodium per 100g, with no added sugar, artificial sweeteners or preservatives. Meals are snap-frozen to lock in nutrients and reheat in a microwave, oven, air-fryer or on the stovetop.

Getting the best result

Dietitian support

A complimentary 15-minute telehealth consultation with an Accredited Practising Dietitian (valued at $49) is available Australia-wide by video or phone. Book at portal.coreplus.com.au/befitfood, email dietitian@befitfood.com.au, or call 1300 263 257, Monday to Friday 9:00–17:00. A monthly weight management subscription is also available, comprising an initial 30-minute consultation and 15-minute monthly reviews.

Ordering and delivery

Meal bundles are $97.30 for 7 meals, $189.00 for 14 and $362.60 for 28 (AUD). Delivery is flat rate Australia-wide: $11.95 on orders of $299 and over, $19.95 on orders under $299.

Important health information

Before starting a new way of eating, Be Fit Food encourages you to seek medical advice and have a medical check-up, particularly if you have a current medical condition and/or are taking medications. This is because the programs can improve health markers and you may require ongoing follow-up. This information is not a substitute for independent professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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What is the Be Maintenance Program by Be Fit Food?

The Be Maintenance Program is a Be Fit Food meal delivery plan scientifically formulated using the science of intermittent fasting and very low calorie diets, based on the same principles used in Dr Michael Mosley's best-selling books 'The Fast 800' and 'The New 5:2 diet'. It is designed for monthly delivery frequency to help maintain weight loss and is also suitable for those wishing to manage their weight regardless of recent weight loss.

What does a typical program on Be Maintenance include?

Be Maintenance includes all meals and snacks for two days a week of intermittent fasting for the month. It consists of an assortment of 24 meals and 14 snacks designed to provide two days per week of a low-calorie diet (approximately 800 calories per day) over a four-week period. Customers select 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners, and 2 x 7-packs of snacks to complete the meal program.

What is the nutritional breakdown of the Be Maintenance program?

The program is based on 800 calories per day, with around 60-70g of protein and 50-70g of carbohydrates per day.

How does the Be Maintenance program differ from the traditional 5:2 diet?

The traditional 5:2 diet involves two fasting days (500 calories for women, 600 for men) and five days of normal eating. Dr Michael Mosley's New 5:2 Diet, which the Be Maintenance program follows, keeps the same 2-day fasting to 5-day normal eating ratio but increases the fasting-day calories to 800 regardless of gender, which Dr Mosley believes is more achievable, sustainable, and leads to better compliance.

Can the Be Maintenance program be used differently than the standard 2-days-a-week fasting structure?

Yes. An alternative way to use the Be Maintenance program, if you don't want to do 2 fasting days a week for 4 weeks, is to use the program for 8 days straight (similar to the Be Rapid program) or to replace one meal or snack per day for the entire month.

What does an example day look like on the Be Maintenance program?

An example day includes a Be Fit Food Breakfast, a Be Fit Food Snack, a Be Fit Food Lunch, a Be Fit Food Dinner, an Additional Snack (Optional), and Side Salads and Non-Starchy Vegetables added to meals as per the Recommended Extras guide.

How should Be Fit Food meals on this program be prepared?

The meals are snap fresh frozen to lock in nutrients, so they simply need to be heated using a microwave, oven, air-fryer, or stove top following instructions on the label or website.

What healthy tips does Be Fit Food give for this program?

Tips include: have a protein ball within 10-30 minutes after exercising; don't skip meals or snacks even if not hungry; drink a minimum of 2L of water each day; use herbs and spices like fresh parsley, basil or chili instead of salt for flavour; avoid alcohol as it stops the liver clearing body fat and encourages fat storage; and seek medical advice and have a medical check-up before starting, especially if you have a current medical condition or take medications.

Where can I find the Recommended Extras Guide for the Be Maintenance program?

The Recommended Extras Guide is available as a downloadable PDF on the Be Maintenance Program page, offering suggestions for vegetables and salads to bulk up meals.

How do I order the Be Maintenance program?

You can order by clicking through to the 'Be 5-2 Combo' product page, or you can book a free dietitian consult via Be Fit Food's Calendly link before starting.

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