2 | Angie said:

How long did it take you to lose the 40 pounds? I am about that size now and would like a gauge I am going to be sticking to this like no other.

4 | Sarah said:

Thank you for all of your postings. It’s so encouraging to hear about real people haveing real struggles and getting through them. I’ve yo-yo’d my entire life. I would really like to feel good about my body for a change. Good luck to you.

6 | Wendy said:

I wish that I could afford this program. I’ve tried everything to lose weight and it just doesn’t seem to work. Some of the things that I have tried have even caused me to gain more weight. You are all so lucky and I only wish that it was that easy for everyone. I would try just about anything to lose weight. Goodluck to you all!

8 | Juanita said:

To Wendy: I hear you about not beable to afford the cost of the meals, but don’t be discouraged because as it has been said, “If there is a will there is a way!”

This probably isn’t the best way to promote MF way but if they are truly for seeing good health promoted and not what they can get out of it then I don’t suppose they would mind my sharing this (if you haven’t considered this already)and plus they wouldn’t be giving the reader the ideas if they truly weren’t for helping people lose weight. So my suggestion is since you can’t afford it….then buy the foods and drinks they suggest on your own. Really it’s all about convience and since it costs a little bit more for the convience you’ll just have to do it on your own. Remember it’s not so much MF food that will make you lose weight, rather it is the portion and the kind of foods you eat that will get you great results.

Try it and get on the weight loss train with everyone else!

10 | LORRAINE said:

Hello everyone. I have been reading about this program for about 5 days now, and I am seriously considering it. I am just afraid that these shakes and bars will tast like chalk, then I will really be dissapointed. I have been struggling with my weight all of my life and I am so down on myself. I am scared that my skin will sag and my hair will fall out like a friend of mine had when she was just on the MF but pure shakes. I want to loose the weight so bad it hurts to even talk about it. And if I don’t see results quickly, I get discouraged. Rationally I know it took a long time to put the weight on, but I want to see results fast. Can anyone tell me their experience with the products as far as taste and what kind of time frame am I looking at realistically. I read the success stories but it gives a disclaimer that these results are not typical. HELP!!

12 | Robin said:

This is the facts from a real life MF user. I am a registered nurse and started the program last June weighing 261. I was desperate. I was considering gastric bypass but my husband wouldn’t let me. I was really scared of bypass because I knew the dangers associated with it. I had tried EVERYTHING! I was so depressed about my weight. I was going to give MF a try and give it my all. The first three days were depressing. I missed my old friend, food. After the first 3 days, my spirits were lifted, I guess it was the ketosis. I lost 9 lbs. the first week, 4 the second, NONE the third (very normal), then about 2 each week after that. In 3 months I lost 42 lbs. I lost 18 lbs. per month for the first two months. I went on to lose 50 in 4 months. I lead a totally sugar-free lifestyle and watched all my carbs. I kept it all off during Halloween (2 kids, means lots of CANDY), Thanksgiving, and even Christmas. But, as I started transitioning and adding back carbs, the cravings were coming back. I allowed myself to cheat on Valentine’s Day and that was it. I have gained back 12 lbs. and beat myself up about it. I will lose 5 or 6 and gain it right back. I am still struggling. I went back on MF today. I am making small goals, I told myself to stick with it and stay strong for 5 days. I will probably lose about 8 lbs. in 5 days. Then, I will reevaluate. I will either stay on it another 5 or try to transition again. Just set small goals, then it doesn’t look so bad.
As far as taste, it is doable. I have not ever been able to tolerate any liquid diet but I was able to do this. I think the powder shakes are chalky, but here is a big secret: mix your shakes and put in the fridge over night. That dissolves more of the chalky particles and makes them a lot creamier. I can not drink a shake immediately after mixing. Also, I now buy the ready-to-drink shakes. They are a bit more costly, but having them ready in the fridge keeps me on track better. I like the chocolate mint bars and the chocolate bars. I didn’t use any of the oatmeals or soups, I personally didn’t like them.
I hope this info helps you. When I lost my weight I read the boards daily. I prayed for success for myself as well as the friends I made on the boards. Good luck!

Robin

14 | Susan said:

Hi Heather,
How long did it take you to lose all your weight and do the meals taste good.
Congratulations on your weight loss.

16 | Debra Long said:

Can you still have a latte - or did you give them up to? I only drink non-fat but am scared of the caffeine headache.

18 | Mindi said:

Dear Heather,
I can really relate to you. I lost 60lbs and within 1 1/2 years I have put it back on. It has been a very harsh reality. All those clothes I worked so hard to fit into are collecting dust at the back of my closet. NOT ANYMORE. I just purchased the program tonight and I am ready.

20 | Carolyn said:

Hello!
It is so inspiring to read all of the posts and positive comments about rapid weight loss, especially in the first week. I know if I can see even a 5-6# weight loss in the first week, I will be able to stick to it.

Today is my first day and I love the Dutch Chocolate shakes, but the oatmeal was really yucky! Any suggestions to make it taste better?

Thanks so much!
Carolyn in KS