I awoke this morning feeling as if the weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders and that it was a day of new opportunities. I had been feeling horrible while off Medifast, feeling as if I had failed even though I had every intention of rejoining the program. Today I am confident I will be triumphant in my battle against my obesity and I have a renewed feeling of self-worth. Knowing that even though I’m fat, I’m doing something about it makes all the difference in the world.

In my short time off Medifast I enjoyed some carb-rich foods and I noticed an immediate difference in the way I felt. Although I was watching portion sizes when possible and eating more frequently, I noticed that at times when I ate carb-heavy or starchy foods I felt drained of energy and lethargic. This definitely shows me that I have some hyper carb-sensitivity and need to monitor what I eat for the rest of my life. Being on Medifast and a high protein diet, then going back showed me just how much food affects my physical and mental states.

I will not let anything stop me from goal weight. I think these past few weeks have just proven to me that I have what it takes to continue in the face of adversity and that I have the drive to reach my ultimate goal of a healthy weight and lifestyle overall. I’m feeling great!