Wow! Well where do I begin?

It has been a bit, my Medifast Friends since I last checked in.

I have been very busy with all kinds of things in my life. I have been running around SO MUCH that I have practically been on an all Medifast Ready-to-Drink Shake plan. It’s very helpful when you are traveling so much or even running around in your own town. Also, keeping really busy helps keeps your focus off of obsessing about food. Sometimes people get obsessed and think about it too much when they are not busy enough. So STAY BUSY!

I have been doing the treadmill a lot. I like it because I am able to control exactly how much exercise I got done in one day. Very important to keep track and very important to exercise….just walk or run or do a little of both, but just do it! LOL

Are you all stressed about summer and swim suits? It’s so funny how everyone gets when summer comes around. The key is to stay in shape all year round and then you won’t be stuck having to get fit for summer. But if you want to lose a few pounds right away, get those Medifast Flavor Infusers™, they are amazing!! They really do the trick! The best part is you don’t get shaky from them like lots of those boosters out on the market. Momentum is just fabulous, and it works!

I am looking forward to this summer and keeping my weight at a healthy place and keeping fit.

Talk to you soon!

xoxo Kristy

I have some new news and realizations that I would like to share!

1. I got a treadmill for the house the other day. I had been relying on getting out with my baby Magnus for some nice long walks and jogs with the jogging stroller but found myself not being able to do it EVERY day because of my busy schedule. So I went ahead and got a treadmill to solve that problem. I love it! I am able to get in an hour workout while I have a load of laundry going and the baby is sleeping! Perfect! It’s PERFECT.

2. I also got the baby a gym membership at a place called “My Gym”, it’s for little kids. They have them all over the country. I figure best to get the little guy started early on health and fitness education and have a lot of fun at the same time! He goes twice a week, once with me and once with Dad.

3. Another thing I would like to share, I have been thinking about this slogan I heard on TV and I have been hearing randomly from people. “Diets don’t work”. I gave this some thought and I honestly had to disagree with this. See, I believe that diets or a healthy weight loss program does work! When you diet or do the Medifast Program and lose weight you get down to the size you are most happy with. The problem occurs when we get there we think that “Oh all of a sudden we are cured! I don’t have to diet anymore!” NOT TRUE! Diets or weight loss programs DO WORK as long as you get to your goal weight and STAY there, and that’s where Medifast really stands out with their Transition and Maintenance Programs. Most weight loss programs just ditch you once you reach your goal, but not Medifast. I will forever as long as I live, have to remain on a healthy diet, I can NOT just eat whatever I want when I want, but Medifast will help me eat right and stay healthy for the rest of my life. It occurred to me that most of us do not realize we need to maintain our eating habits and control our intake always.

I am very grateful that I have this new way of living. I feel fantastic and am a happy as can be. I am forever grateful to Medifast!

I just wanted to pass along a quick Non-Scale Victory to everyone. So last night I went to this event in Beverly Hills. It had press there, red carpet, photographers, paparazzi, autograph seekers etc. I went with my friends Trish and Joely Fisher, and we had a great time.

The “Hot Mom’s Club” was there too promoting their book. Anyway, these two ladies were standing next to me and they were talking about having babies, then they asked me how old my child was. I said he was a year old, and their eyes bulged out of their heads and they said, “NO WAY! NO WAY you look that good after having a baby a year ago!? How did you lose the weight?” I simply answered Medifast. They said “No Way!! That is awesome, you look amazing!”

I was really happy with that, made me feel great and made me chuckle a bit! I guess those are the moments that make all of the work and dedication worth it. Keep up the good work everyone.

I am so happy summer is almost here. I have been craving some good sun and fun in the pool with my family. I’ve been drinking my Momentum Flavor Infusers religiously just to keep my weight where I like it along with my maintenance. A girlfriend of mine started drinking the Flavor Infusers and she lost 5 pounds real quick, she said she really likes it and it is super easy.

Now that I am down to a size 4 I’m really looking forward to my trip to Cancun this year. I picked up a few bathing suits and am feeling quite confident. My whole family is going, it’s a ritual and lots of fun. We have a condo with a big kitchen so it will be easy for me to bring my Medifast Meals to Mexico. I can make whatever I need right there. Then of course go out at night and have my lean and green meal….Yum! Just have to stay away from the tortillas and the chips and dip… lol!

I’ve been exercising religiously too. I take Magnus in the jog stroller and do a walk/run to the park a few miles away from our house. We play for a while on the swings and then jog over to Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods and pick up our fresh veggies and meats. It’s great because Magnus can get out and have fun, plus I get my shopping done!

Well I am off to a meeting now in Hollywood and must go. I want to let you know I am rooting for you and love sharing my day-to-days with you in hopes that I might have some good ideas for you or be able to help in any way. Enjoy your life EVERY day and keep working on a better you and feeling great! GO Medifast!

Now don’t be going to any drive thru lookin for a shamrock shake! That would be a BIG……NO NO!! And stay away from the Guinness too!

You just stick to your trusted Medifast shakes and all will be just fine! LOL.

I have been having a good time with people noticing my great weight loss and all the compliments that come with it. It really makes me feel good.

I have even been out swimsuit shopping, usually never fun. But this time since my weight is down I felt good about it and like how I look in my new suits. I am ready and looking forward to summer. This summer I am going to stay on the Momentum by Medifast Flavor Infusers to keep my metabolism boosted. I highly recommend it, and they taste amazing!

Now that the weather has warmed up, I will also be getting more active outside with the baby. Get back into my routine of jog/walking and going to the park. It is SO important to stay active everyday if you can.

Have a great week and keep sticking to it! Be proud of yourself!

I am Mickey Mouse’d OUT! I was just at… you guessed it, Disneyland all day today. I must say it was quite the workout running around that park. It was a great time for sure. I have said this before and I will say it again, taking those “Ready-to-Drink Shakes” with me makes all the difference in the world, it just makes life SO simple. I threw the shakes in the stroller along with all the kids’ snacks and we went off to have a great day! You actually end up spending a lot less money when you have those shakes with you, just think about it, if you were not on the Medifast Weight Loss Program you would be spending lots of cash buying all those junky snacks that make you fat. NO THANK YOU!!!

I sure do hope you are spending your time thinking ahead like that when you know you will not be home to have a meal. Always plan ahead. Always!

Keep on it and keep it going! Be sure of yourself and proud. Making this commitment is not always easy. So be proud that you are on the right track.

Talk to you again very soon. Bye for now my friends.

Hello to you all,

Well here I am, I reached my goal, lost my 30 lbs and I am feeling great! I feel great both physically and emotionally. I am maintaining my weight very well and I am still undecided on going on the maintenance program just yet. I am thinking or feeling that maybe 5 less pounds is where I would really like to be. Maybe I should have gone for loosing 35 pounds? I am going to talk to my doctor and see what he thinks and says and then go from there. I think that making that decision on my own would be irresponsible on my part. So for me it is important to be in touch with my physician and to use the online counseling and help when getting to my goal weight and then some. I will keep you informed as to what happens for sure.

My Mother is doing fantastic with her weight as well. She could not be happier with Medifast being a part of her life. I am so glad it worked out for her and she is healthier for it. She’s got a big birthday coming up and I want her around for more big birthdays to come, Medifast is for sure helping our family out with her good health.

I hope you all are working hard at achieving your goal and having fun doing it. If you are new here then I hope that you will consider giving it a really good try. It can change your life in SO many ways, all for the healthier and the better all around. It did for me and it did for my Mother.

I will keep in touch about what is going on with me.

Hahahahahahaha……Oh my Gosh, I am SO excited!

I have done it! I am a size 4!!! And have lost 28 pounds!!! YAY!!!

Today I was in my closet grabbing some outfits and packing for my trip to the National Figure Skating Championships in Minnesota. Burrrrrrrrr!!!!! Anyway, I saw a few things that I have not worn in a long time and thought I would try them on. I tried on about 5 pairs of my skinny jeans that I have not worn in over a year and they fit perfect!! I put on a black dress of mine that I absolutely love and it fit and it’s a size 4!! I reached my goal friends! And you can too! Now I just have to keep it steady and get on the maintenance program.

One way of doing that is to think ahead. I am off to Minnesota Thursday. I can not load my luggage with drinks, so I had a case of Ready-to-Drinks sent right to my hotel. It’s so easy! That will keep me on my plan for sure! Always think ahead!

I have been very focused since the New Year and working very hard at my goal. It really isn’t that hard to do when you get going, it’s easy to fall into a routine and you can be fun.

I must go and finish packing…..I am so happy I can’t stand it! Yay! SIZE 4!!!

Hello 2008!

I don’t know about you, but I am holiday’d out! Don’t get me wrong I had a wonderful holiday with my family and extended family absolutely wonderful - I am just kinda glad to get on with the NEW YEAR!

I am sure for many of you the holidays were a bit rough on our Medifast Program. I know for me it was hard to manage at times. When we went out to eat all was good. I could order my Lean & Green no problem. But when you are having dinner at someone’s house and you don’t have control or say on the menu, you have to get creative. LOL! I don’t eat turkey ever and found myself eating it on Christmas because it was the only meat being served and I gotta tell ya, it was really quite good! Might try it again sometime. I also had the Ready Made Shakes shipped out to me in Tennessee where I spent Christmas. That made my life A LOT easier to have them on hand.

Oh my gosh! Here was the BEST part, for New Years we did the San Diego Zoo one day, then Sea World the next and Lego Land the last day! Three Parks in three Day’s with three Children 3 years old and under. Talk about a trip! FUN! And all the junk food everywhere! Again I say, thank God for those Ready Made Shakes! I just threw them in my stroller everyday and away we went.

I feel like I have been so out of touch with you guys since the holidays started. I got SO busy and lots of travel it was hard to keep in touch. I am glad we are back on track and away from all of the holiday temptations. Moving on!

So I got home and weighed myself and found I had gone up 3 pounds. Bummer! Guess that bite of stuffing and the couple of fries I gladly took off Lloyd’s plate and a piece of my Birthday cake did me in on the 3 pounds. That’s OK. Since I have been home the last 2 days and into my normal routine I have already lost those 3 pounds. It was only 3 pounds - nothing to freak out about. But now, I still have a bit more to lose I feel. Although I love the way I am looking and I feel really great I could stand to loose maybe 10 more pounds. I am sure the holiday rush set me off a bit, there is no doubt. I did forget and skip some meals in all the rush. But I am back with a vengeance!!!

I will check back with you in a week and let you know how I have done! And for those of you who really fell of track over the holidays, don’t be discouraged at all. Pick back up and keep on going. You have made progress! Be proud of yourself for being on this program and making Medifast a part of your lifestyle.

Here we are with Christmas closing in. I know for myself because I have been so busy getting my own Christmas party together these past few days. My Christmas party is on Saturday and there is lots to do. But most important is to keep the menu for the night as Lean and Green as possible. I have planned lots of fresh cut veggies, various meats and salads. I am sure that someone will show up with some homemade cookies, but it is important to stay away from those and if any are left over… send them home with friends! LOL

I’m glad the party is in my own house because then it’s easier to control myself should I have any urges. I certainly can use a bar as my dessert or make myself some pudding. The good part is there are a lot of options for us on the Medifast Program when the holiday buffet table can get to us. Just need to keep our head clear and not dive into the “bad for us” stuff.

On another note, because I am with my new baby all the time I don’t always get to go for a jog or a hike on a consistent basis. My way to make up for that is, when he is having a nap do something indoors. I do push-ups, sit-ups etc. I also got these new sneakers that are designed to tone you, it’s like the equivalent to walking in the sand. So if you wear them all day, you get a good workout. This is so important when doing Medifast, you must find some sort of activity everyday. Some days will be more than others but best to try to do anything you can. Plus it makes you feel great too!

I am loving my weight loss and feeling so good all the time. I hope you are too!

I must go get this holiday/birthday party together and leave you for now. I will check in next week and let you know how it all went.

Make good solid choices over this holiday season so as to stay on track. Let’s support each other!