40 lbs in 8 weeks!!!!

shape_up4good
shape_up4good Posts: 333
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I am doing medifast! I know there are some that are leery of it, but 40 pounds in 8 weeks, I am excited!!!
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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Let us know how much weight stays off once you stop taking this product.
  • carolinemisspretty
    carolinemisspretty Posts: 16 Member
    awesome
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Interesting.
  • julialla
    julialla Posts: 232 Member
    Great job!
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    16.50 for a box of cheerios?

    I think you are getting ripped off
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    40 lbs of what?
  • _granola
    _granola Posts: 326
    Or, you could learn how to cook/prepare your own healthy meals so you are able to sustain that weight loss for many, many years... a lifetime even!
  • shape_up4good
    shape_up4good Posts: 333
    16.50 for a box of cheerios?

    I think you are getting ripped off

    maybe so...either way I am down 40.
  • shape_up4good
    shape_up4good Posts: 333
    Or, you could learn how to cook/prepare your own healthy meals so you are able to sustain that weight loss for many, many years... a lifetime even!

    I did that 5 years ago. Lost 60 lbs. and I had to do it again so I figure why not try a different approach.
  • TazzytheMotivator
    TazzytheMotivator Posts: 646 Member
    I will not rain on your parade, 40 pounds lost is wonderful i wish you all the best.

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  • _granola
    _granola Posts: 326
    Or, you could learn how to cook/prepare your own healthy meals so you are able to sustain that weight loss for many, many years... a lifetime even!

    I did that 5 years ago. Lost 60 lbs. and I had to do it again so I figure why not try a different approach.

    Then it's your mindset and determination that probably needs to be changed, not the method for getting to your goal.
  • jc1229
    jc1229 Posts: 220 Member
    Woohoo! That's totally awesome, congrats!
  • _SpeshK_
    _SpeshK_ Posts: 496 Member
    Why is everyone being such an a-hole? GOOD GAWD get off your pedestal.

    CONGRATS on 40 lbs lost. :)
  • shape_up4good
    shape_up4good Posts: 333


    Then it's your mindset and determination that probably needs to be changed, not the method.

    I agree with that. Trying to work on that as well.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    You will get mixed responses in here - most of us are very wary of quick-fix solutions and have done this the (often painstakingly) long way.

    Firstly, I am glad you have dropped the weight, just coming down that much will help your body immensely. What you need to do now is slowly ween yourself off it. Reduce the amount of reliance you have on the shakes, and SLOWLY up your calories back to a reasonable level. You will gain some weight back during this phase but it is normal, and inevitable.

    Learn how to live with a sustainable long-term decent diet, and make sure you are getting regular exercise (if you aren't already). The point where you come off the shakes and start using MFP to plan your diet will be the most important part of this trip. Do it slowly, do it right, and you will continue to see success!
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    awhoopdedoo.gif I lost 52lbs and didn't buy any overpriced, fad foods to do it.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    I am doing medifast! I know there are some that are leery of it, but 40 pounds in 8 weeks, I am excited!!!

    How many calories are you eating per day?
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    Why is everyone being such an a-hole? GOOD GAWD get off your pedestal.

    CONGRATS on 40 lbs lost. :)

    I agree.

    Congrats and dont let anyone rain on your parade.
  • shape_up4good
    shape_up4good Posts: 333
    You will get mixed responses in here - most of us are very wary of quick-fix solutions and have done this the (often painstakingly) long way.

    Firstly, I am glad you have dropped the weight, just coming down that much will help your body immensely. What you need to do now is slowly ween yourself off it. Reduce the amount of reliance you have on the shakes, and SLOWLY up your calories back to a reasonable level. You will gain some weight back during this phase but it is normal, and inevitable.

    Learn how to live with a sustainable long-term decent diet, and make sure you are getting regular exercise (if you aren't already). The point where you come off the shakes and start using MFP to plan your diet will be the most important part of this trip. Do it slowly, do it right, and you will continue to see success!

    wow Raymond, thanks for your words. I gotta get the mental thing figured out as well. I can be disciplined whether on a meal plan or making my own healthy foods. What I really got to fix is my lack of self image and feeling good about the way i look. Not sure how to do that yet. Again thanks for your words!
  • DeeBee042
    DeeBee042 Posts: 34 Member
    Why is everyone being such an a-hole? GOOD GAWD get off your pedestal.

    CONGRATS on 40 lbs lost. :)

    Agreed!
    Well done and good luck with your journey :)
  • BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY
    BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY Posts: 666 Member
    Hooray. Hope you are able to sustain that loss. Prepare yourself mentally, though, for things to slow down.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/444782-rapid-weight-loss-during-the-first-week
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    40 lbs of what?

    a significant amount of muscle mass

    unfortunately
  • shape_up4good
    shape_up4good Posts: 333
    awhoopdedoo.gif I lost 52lbs and didn't buy any overpriced, fad foods to do it.

    I got ya beat....i lost 60 lbs and didn't use any "fad" foods to do it. 5 years later I was right back where I started. Hope you have better success your first try than I did.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I know someone who did medifast before, and they lost a lot of weight too. Now they have twice as much to lose this time because they never learned to eat regular food and in proper portions.

    Congrats on your weight loss. Honestly hope everything works out the way you want.
  • shape_up4good
    shape_up4good Posts: 333
    Why is everyone being such an a-hole? GOOD GAWD get off your pedestal.

    CONGRATS on 40 lbs lost. :)

    thank you!
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    awhoopdedoo.gif I lost 52lbs and didn't buy any overpriced, fad foods to do it.

    I got ya beat....i lost 60 lbs and didn't use any "fad" foods to do it. 5 years later I was right back where I started. Hope you have better success your first try than I did.

    Ive got you beat...and no fad anything. Hell, I even drink 3 bottles of wine a night. and it stays off only if you make the right choices.
  • MissyJessy
    MissyJessy Posts: 1,279 Member
    40 lbs of what?

    Poop... have you heard... your probably doing it wrong
  • MissyJessy
    MissyJessy Posts: 1,279 Member
    40lbs is a HUGE accomplishment regardless of how you did it so congrats on that.

    As for the keeping it off people can post all the negative crap they want you know the deal, your aware if you go back to how you were you will put it back on... But :drinker: heres to hoping you keep it off and lose even more.

    The human body is amazing it can do so much if we push it!!
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    Congrats. Natural loss or with the aid of a program it is still hard to maintain that loss. I hope you do well in your re-journey.
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    Firstly congrats!!! 40 ls in 8 weeks is amazing.

    Second.. I don't know anything about medfast. could you give me a little idea?

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