Medifast Alternative Diets?

thanks so much for the post. i am currently trying to do a medifast style diet with a variety of low carb protein shakes and bars mixed in with a few snacks with fruit and a low cal dinner..Much like the lean and green meal..much to my surprise i was able to drop nearly 2 lbs over the last week..SO something seems to be clicking with this combination of foods, and I'm not hungry at all..I am going to give this a solid month..and if the results aren't as i am needing i may check out the weight watchers point systems..i just remember doing ww years a go and really didn't lose more than a few lbs, i was always craving the high carb foods etc, i hear its much better now. They even have a lower carb plan..Good Luck with it as well!

I have been using a combination of the Pure Protein shakes and bars you can buy these at walmart. I actually bought the EAS brands as well, and the carbs were so high, and the pure protein ones taste better, i usually add a splenda, a tsp of sugar free flavored syrup along with some frozen fruit or ice. in a blender, its really very good.. I also use soy almond milk which had about 1 carb per serving..and 60 calories, I usually have 2 shakes and 1 bar per day..Other than that i follow the old medifast guidelines, and do eat the lean and green meal once a day..which consists of about 6oz of lean meat 2 cups of salad..with a healthy oil as a topping. However Ive added in 1-2 fruit servings per day and have actually noticed the weight loss coming back and I'm never hungry! I did Medifast for over a year and at nearly 350.00 a month for the food it really isn't a diet you can follow long term. I figured with my shakes and bars I'm out about 3.00 a day which is a huge savings, and i dont have to wait for my foods to arrive via the mail, i can go to any local stores and purchase them as needed. I also add in a multivitamin due to the lower calories range and foods. Good luck with whatever you decide, i have also found that this online planner has been amazing in my weight loss..as i can log in my exercises etc. It really does keep you on tract and is very motivating.:)