The active weight loss program is for people who are already exercising in some manner two or more days per week. The program uses slightly elevated protein than a perfectly balanced diet to provide a positive nitrogen balance for maintaining lean body mass, but not high enough that the dehydration effect of deamination is established. The moderate amount of carbohydrates with adequate glycemic index and insulin response allows the client to maintain muscle, burn body fat efficiently and provide energy for moderate to intense physical activity.