Medifast CAN work for you..
Written: Mar 07 '02 (Updated Mar 25 '02)
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Pros: An answer when reality is foggy and out of control..this program (not diet) is do-able!!
Cons: You really miss your codependent friend..food (AT FIRST).
The Bottom Line: If you have had it with being unhappy, take a stand. Use this TOOL to lose weight and learn how to eat again.
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THE MEDIFAST PROGRAM
Medifast is physician supervised program available with unlimited counseling and regular physical exams.
This program can work for anyone..if you need to loose 10 to 100+ pounds! It is packed with vitamins, minerals and has a main ingredient of the 'super-health-food' soy.
I feel that it is especially helpful for those that have developed a disorder with food or are obese.
MY STORY
When you have totally lost sight of how food is utilized in your life, then this is the perfect way to step 'out' of your situation and relearn how and why to eat like a normal human being. For years food has been my best friend (and enemy)..I used it to stuff away my feelings. I kept complaining about not having any emotions...that I couldn't feel love anymore..or true pain...because I ATE AWAY all those emotions. I am learning that food is a fuel to help our bodies stay alive and that it is a privilege to be able to actually enjoy the taste of food along with keeping a healthy lifestyle.
PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS?
You always hear that MEDIFAST will inevitably cause you to gain your weight back. This is true for ANY weight loss program. Let's stick to reality here. If WE do not remain steadfast and committed in taking care of our bodies then yes..of course..the weight will come back. Only with exercise, education about nutrition and a love of life can we stay at a healthy weight. Medifast does work for those who decide to work with IT.
A DAY IN THE LIFE..
Let me give you and example about a regular day on the program.Meals should be 3-4 hours apart.
8:00am-I have awakened from sleep, revived and ready for a new day. I am ready for breakfast. Oatmeal sound great...especially Apple and Cinnamon. The oatmeal is best mixed with 3/4 cup of water (if you like it thick use 1/2) and needs no sprucing up..but I add a packet of Splenda and a little vanilla extract for that 'gooey' texture I like!
12:00- I have a bowl of vegan chili with MediFast multigrain crackers.(mixed with 1 cup water and heated for 2 minutes..let set..hot!!!) with bits of fresh onion and celery mixed in..not to mention a dash of garlic powder and paprika. The chili really does not need these extras..but it is okay to add them if it is desired.
3:00-I grab a delicious peanut butter protein bar..gives me a boost and makes me feel like I'm cheating!
6:00-I decide to have a small 'meal' for dinner (you can eat the MediFast products only or have 1 meal a day within guidelines). I have grilled turkey breast with a couple of cups of lettuce, a few onions, fat-free honey dijon dressing, and another packet of crackers.
9:00-I have my last meal for the day. A favorite treat of mine. Canfield's Chocolate Fudge soda mixed with a packet of Mocha Chocolate MediFast, a packet of Splenda, and a dash of chocolate extract (this was frozen..made earlier in the day). It tastes so good...like chocolate ice milk! Yum.
THE RUN-DOWN
Basically to wrap things up in summary...
You can have 5 supplements a day or 4 supplements and one meal. You can also have two fast soups, that do not count as a supplement(beef,chicken, tomato) and up to 2 packets of crackers. The shakes (two different chocolates, vanilla, strawberry and orange), oatmeal, chili, creamy soups and candy bars (peanut butter, chocolate devine, mint chocolate, berry, lemon and oatmeal) are counted as supplements. You can add small amounts of veggies, extracts and spices to any of the soups (Chicken Noodle, Creamy Tomato, Chicken and Broccoli) and chili. You can also have any non-caloric drink as much as you want but need to get in at least 64 oz. of water a day. Coffee (milk can be used!) is allowed but limited to three cups a day . For dinners, 3-4 oz. of lean meats (chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, shrimp) are allowed with or in lettuce greens (a couple of stuffed cups of lettuce allowed) with a few veggies in the salad and 2 tablespoons of low-fat or fat-free dressing. A cup or two of other cooked or raw veggies (green beans, broccoli, ect.) can substitute a salad.
Once you get into the swing of things, find out which foods you like best, and develop a schedule...things go pretty smoothly.The first three days of adjustment may have minor side-effects such as headaches, fatigue, and grumpiness..but those first three days are worth any mild discomfort considering how helpful and how far you can go in healing the body and mind of obesity with this program.
Good luck..and here's to happier, healthier days.
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Approximate Monthly Cost (US$) varies
Food Variety Restrictions A somewhat varied menu
Restrictiveness of Portions Satisfying
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