Medifast to Loose Weight

I have not personally tried it, but a very good friend is on it currently and she has lost 46 lbs. She uses a off-brand, I'm not really sure of the name. She also says that you have to be disicpled about it. She and one of her co-workers are doing it together and the co-worker is not getting the samme results. Anyway, if you want more detail, PM me though the link below.

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B., I have done Medifast and had good results. However, at the time I could easily afford it, was being closely monitored by my doctor and was highly motivated. It is not an ideal solution for long term weight control and is like any other diet in that regard. If you return to old eating habits you will regain the weight. Sad but true. I have battled weight nearly all my adult life and know what a hard road it can be. After years of trying nearly every diet food/plan that came on the market I have finally found a solution for me. Everyone is different so it is imperative to find out what works for you personally and that includes financially, emotionally and do-ability as well as physically. I wish you all the best!!!!

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I have not tried Medifast myself, but my doctor tells me that losing that much weight that fast is not healthy and not realistic. I was on a fasting diet many years ago that caused me to lose weight, but because I lost it so fast my body didn't have time to adjust to my new weight and the weight came right back on...and then some.

This time, I used NutriSystem. I don't know how much Medifast costs but I've heard it's expensive. With NutriSystem all you pay for is the food and most of it is pretty yummy and doesn't cost any more than a Lean Cuisine frozen dinner...usually less. There are a few things on their menu that I don't like and I just don't order those items. If I'm invited to a restaurant with friends or family I eat the restaurant food...just watch portions and fat content. I still have my favorite glass of wine on the weekends. I needed a diet that was easy...no weighing, measuring or counting calories. No weekly trips to get weighed-in. No feeling deprived. After being on NutriSystem since June I have lost 20 lbs., which my doc tells me is a much healthier transition. In fact, he told me that the longer it takes to lose the weight the more likely you are to keep it off. Not only that, but over the past four months I look at food differently...I think about food differently. I no longer eat for pleasure, rather, I eat for health and nutrition. I listen to my body and when I begin to feel hungry I eat and stop before I'm full. I eat about 5 small meals a day and I drink about 2 liters of water a day. I also exercise about 3 or 4 times per week. I've lost all cravings for deep fried foods and with NutriSystem I can still have chocolate, pizza and burgers. I'm now in my maintenance phase and am still eating some NutriSystem foods combined with my own meals. I NEVER feel deprived on NutriSystem.

You have to find something that will work for you. Not all weight loss programs are created equal and people aren't either. Find a program that you know you'll be able to stick with for the long run. Oh, and be sure to ask your doctor. It's important for your doc to know that you're on a weight loss program so that he/she can monitor your health.

Best of luck to you. Don't give up. It can be done. All it takes is patience and determination. I keep pics on my mirror and fridge of me when I was thinner to keep me motivated. You will see the light at the end of the tunnel before you know it.

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I have used Medifast in the past and am on it again. It is a safe and healthful way to loose weight. I was on it only because it was recommended by my internist.

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i was wondering too--also if slim fast would be the same concept but a lot cheaper

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I suggest you check out the reviews on Medifast on the internet. Many also had side effects such as hairloss. Just thought you ought to know.

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My husband and I are both on Medifast. Our doctor recommends it to her patients wanting to lose weight, although not as a diet, but as a lifestyle change. Combined with exercise, it is a great, healthy, and safe way to lose weight, if done appropriately. I would highly recommend talking it over with your doctor first and not just trying to do it on your own. Our doctor holds monthly "support group" meetings for those of us on the plan, and that really helps out a lot. It is expensive, but if you stick to it, and then stick to eating healthy when you transition to the maintenance phase, you will keep the weight off.

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I am not on Medifast but my parents are. My mom has been on it for about 2 weeks and has lost 6 lbs and my dad has lost 12 lbs. Men lose faster than woman. I know she told me that it is about $75 a week to buy their stuff. I am not sure what the sighn up fee is. They have to meet with someone once a week and weigh in and I know that they required them to have blood work done. You have their soups, bars and shacks during the day and have a low fat and low sodium dinner at night. They seem to like it, but they sure do miss being able to eat regular food. I started the atkins diet again last tuesday and have lost 11 lbs up to today. I probably would have lost more if I would not have cheated Sat. and Sunday night. Hope this helps you out and if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. Good luck!

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I was on Medfast for a full year! It was hard at first but then it gets really easy and does work. The hardest part is larning how to eat food when you are done. Maintanence is harder with a fast but you can do it. I recommend it.

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Hi B., I personally have known a few people on Medifast, but they switched to Herbalife due to the cost and the great health and weight loss results they received. Herbalife meals are approximately $2.50 per meal or $5 a day. I don't think any plan has that type of cost associated with it. I personally lost 34 lbs. in 6 weeks, so if that is fast enough...I'd be glad to share the Herbalife product with me. (Even better...I've gained great health results while losing weight!). You can call me: ###-###-#### or go to my website to learn more: www.derweightlossmall.com.

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Hi. I read all of the responses first because I wanted to see how people reacted to Medifast. I read that some people gained back all the weight they lost and some couldn't afford it. I wanted to suggest you research another alternative. The weight can come off quickly with this too. It is nutritionally balanced and lets you eat one "normal" meal a day. No blood tests or Dr. monitoring are required. I'm not sure how the cost compares, but you also have an option to find ways to pay for the weight loss products. For those that are looking for the 'Diet for those who Can't do diets'... www.cinchplan.com/recipeforhealth.
Oh yeah, "Not only am I the president, I am also a member!" HA HA I used it and went from a size 14 in July to a size 10 by Sept.

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My mom has used it with success, but you have to watch your weight and maintain it once you lose the weight. good luck

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It works great for losing weight fast if you're disciplined with it, but it doesn't develop new eating habits for you. So when you are done with it, all the weight comes back with friends if you don't make a lifestyle change - which if you did, would lose the weight slowly over time anyway.

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I hate this stuff! I couldnt stand it for one single day. I have 3 friends that did it long term and lost a lot of weight but 2 of them have gained it all back as soon as they stopped and the other is up and down and onto the next diet. Good luck.

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It's great and works well if you follow it.
I lost 30 pounds in a month and felt great.
The first 5 days are hard, just like anything but after that your appetite goes away.
It's not expensive if you order on-line. I never went to their store.
My doctor said it is a great diet. You lose fat not muscle on this diet because it puts you into ketosis.
Your breath will be very bad so stock up on mints!!
My doctor said to stay on it only 3 months at a time. I am going to go back on it but it's just getting to that point!
Good Luck!! It's an easy diet!

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