Back from Mexico!

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What a wonderful trip I had, I can’t wait to go back next year. I wanted to travel as light as possible so I didn’t take Medifast with me. I had never been through customs before either and I didn’t want to attract any attention to all my packets. The food at the resort was incredible, they had a lot of fried cheesy items but I could also have egg white omelets filled with veggies for breakfast, fresh fruit and shrimp for lunch and yummy salads and chicken dishes at dinner. The sunsets were unbelievable and very relaxing! I felt really great eating healthy and feel that after a few more pounds lost I can do maintenance! I had time to reflect on my life and how I want to live my forties - healthy and happy! I still don’t have the courage to do a full stand-up bikini shot but maybe next time and with the help of Medifast, it will come one day! Well, maybe just a cute sundress instead

This blog seems to be a bit slow lately; where are all the Medifasters? How are you doing on the program and do you have any questions? I challenge the other bloggers to give updates this week. Come on, lets support each other in the war against chubbiness, LOL! We have been slacking on our updates when Medifast has given us this great opportunity to help others and ourselves! Let’s get skinny baby - woohoo!

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15 Responses to Back from Mexico!

1 | Joyce said:

Good job. I’m new to this but have a vacation coming up in Aug in southern CA. My first in YEARS. I’m determined to enjoy it just like you and, yes, buy a new sun dress.

2 | Julie said:

Hi Joyce! Good for you, it can be done and you feel so much better when you get home knowing it wasn’t an eating frenzy. Good luck to you and enjoy your vacation!

3 | Rena said:

Julie, I’m finishing my second day on Medifast. It has been REALLY hard, due to hunger, and mostly habits…

How long before I feel comfortable with Medifast, and not remembering my nibbling past? I’m thinking my meal spacing is not very good…not hungry in the morning, and starving by the end of the day.

I need support people!! HELP!!

Rena

4 | Rena said:

ANYBODY!?! Give me a light at the end of the 130+ pounds-must-go tunnel!

5 | Julie said:

Hi Rena! It took me about 2 weeks to get use to the program, mostly because I missed driniking wine You should be eating within an hour of awakening, breakfast is very important to help get your metabolism going and help you through the day. Have a MF shake or chai or hot cocoa I even add some coffee to mine to make a mocha and put it over ice. You will feel hungry make sure you are eating every 2-3 hours and if you are having a real awful time have an extra shake that day. I chew a lot of gum and make sure to drink 64 ozs water daily. YOU CAN DO THIS! The habits will subside as you feel the pounds coming off…keep busy, go for walks and read the success stories of others who have lost 100+ pounds. Take care! Julie

6 | Kathy said:

I just started the plan June 7th been on it a week and I plan on losing a definite 50 pounds but want to ultimately lose 60. My husband started with me and he wants to lose 90 lbs. I am down 5 lbs for the first week my husband is down 15 lbs. I’m not jealous but was expecting to lose more. I noticed that you lost slow and steady. Is it ok to ask what your goal was and how long it took you. I know the closer I am to my weight goal the slower the weight comes off. I know from the past any diet requires at least a 6 to 8 mos. committment. I just didn’t want to get discouraged too fast at having too high of expectations.

7 | Lois said:

Kathy, congrats on the five pounds but don’t get discouraged if you don’t lose that much next week. It took me a YEAR to lose 50 pounds but it was a steady pound a week, never a plateau. I have a very slow metabolism and was happy with the pound a week as on every other diet I lost nothing or even gained on canned shake diet. I’m not sure I can mention the name. Hang in there . It gets easier every day.

8 | julie said:

Hi Kathy, men always lose faster than women. In all honesty I hated weighing myself and waited a month before I did, I lost 40 lbs in 6 months but that was due to some set backs. I went off how my clothes fit rather than numbers, there were weeks I would lose nothing but my pants were looser. Keep up with Medifast and you will ee the results, if the scale gets you down stop weighing weekly and focus on how you feel and how your clothes fit. My goal was 50 and I am close to it. The thing is I feel great and feel like I have lost 50 lbs but the scale doesnt reflect it, so I dont get too crazy over the numbers Dont get discouraqed, everyone loses differently and you will get there! Keep in touch and let me know how you are!

9 | Kathy said:

Hi Julie and Lois
Thanks for the encouragement. I’m down 8 lbs and coming up on the 2 week mark (tommorrow). My Husband is down a whopping 19 lbs (I’m so happy for him). I know that my weight comes off sometimes in clumps and then sometimes steady so I’m trying real hard not to weigh myself everyday (I’m so bad, it’s really just a habit from being an avid dieter). I do see myself in the mirror thinner in the face, and I think that I feel thinner in my thighs so I’m sure the inches are melting off. I can’t wait for the pant size to go down that will be the true indicator of inches lost. It really doesn’t matter if I lose everything in 6 or even 8 mos. I promised myself that next year for my 40th (June 11th) that I would be the sexiest and hottest I’ve ever been to date. So I will keep you up to date on my progress. This is soo fun to share each others progress, never got to do this before with any other diet. I’ll keep in touch - Kathy

10 | Kimberlie said:

Hey, Julie! You look so awesome! I am into my 40’s going through a divorce and want to lose the weight. I been losing but know I need something more, I should recieve Medifast by next Saturday and looking forward to starting this journey. I want to look the hottest ever in my 40’s and beyond!

11 | jeannie said:

how do the foods taste?

12 | Nancy said:

Rena - how is it going for you? It has been 2 weeks since your June 14th message - you should be used to the diet by now. Don’t wait to eat the in the morning - and never go more than 3 hours without something. It is all about keeping the sugar levels in your brain very low & very constant. Just know that if you stick with Medifast IT WILL WORK and YOU CAN DO IT. Loosing weight is hard work, there are no miracles here. Medifast just makes it as easy as possible to loose as quickly as possible. Even if you loose a pound a week, that is a VERY GOOD weight loss. Be patient and stick with it, if I can do it, so can you!

Ladies - I LOVE the comments of enpowerment for 40+ women! Yes, you can still be sexy and strong in “middle age.” I am 44 and have I lost 30 lbs in 2 months. I want to loose another 10 before maintenance. Having always felt chubby my whole life it is such a huge thing for me to feel so thin. Goodbye frumpy “mom jeans” and hello low-waist sexy jeans!! Go girls, go!!

13 | Jane said:

I love this program! So easy to follow, fairly inexpensive and I can enjoy dinner with my family. I too, find that I am not at all hungry in the morning and have to force myself to have a meal/supplement! By afternoon and evening I am hungry, or at least think I am! My most difficult time is at NIGHT!! Any tips or pointers to avoid the kitchen at night? I am also having a difficult time making the chili meal. The beans don’t soften and it’s very thin. What am I doing wrong?. I’ve tried the microwave and stovetop.
Thanks!!

14 | Kathy said:

Hi Jane,

I have had the same problem with the chili, so here is what I suggest:

Make sure that you don’t add more than 3/4 cup of water to it. When you microwave it do it for 2 minutes and then let it set a little (maybe another 2 minutes) then microwave again - this will get more of the liquid to evaporate. If the beans are still hard then try letting it set longer after the first initial 2 minutes.

The great thing about medifast is that if you are having probblems with a particular food item there are so many more to choose from. My favorite is the beef stew. It always sets up good and the flavor and texture is just like any other store bought stew.

15 | Stacey said:

Hi, Will I lose weight if I only have ten pounds to lose? I started a new medication last year and put on the weight, I was happy at my previous weight but I am not really considered overweight. I would not dare show my stomach in public,I do enjoy water sports in the summer and i avoided all the fun last summer. I have an apple shape body and my weight goes right to my stomach. Will Medifast work for me? Stacey

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