I’m feeling amazing. I can feel the difference that 30 pounds has made and I’m looking forward to more loss. In the grand scope of things, 30 pounds is significant, but a long way from my goal. I started at 350, I’m at 320 now and I’m heading for 220. So, in 100 pounds or so I should be good to go, but I realize it will be a long journey. I’m excited about it. Yesterday a co-worker commented he could see the weight loss in my face…not just a little, but a lot. It feels great to hear people say they recognize the fruits of my labor!

When I started the Medifast Weight Loss Program, I never thought eating enough and often enough would be a challenge. I figured I would be hovering around my kids as they eat their pancakes or other good food. The reality of it is that I have really lost my appetite and don’t find myself thinking about food much at all during the day. This might sound like a real benefit and maybe in the long run it will be, but while on the Medifast program getting all 5 meals plus a lean and green is essential.

In order to remedy my on-going battle to eat enough I have done a couple of things to help myself along.

1. Scheduled Meals - I am eating at 7am, 9am, 11am, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. My lean and green is at 11am typically so I left the most time between meals at that point to ensure I had enough time for the larger quantity of food to settle.
2. Ready-to-Drink Shakes - Yesterday I received my shipment of Medifast Ready-to-Drink Shakes. I ordered them to help me ensure I’m getting all of my meals during the day no matter how busy I am at work. It also keeps me from making the excuse of “I’m to busy to prepare, drink and clean up after a shake” which I typically do when I’m not hungry.

I think these simple steps will help me remember to eat and eat often in order to stay on top of my program.