Judging

The criticism isn't generally that these things don't work (though many products do fit that description) but rather that they're undesirable for some other reason, like being unhealthy, unnecessary, or expensive. You don't have to do something first hand to evaluate it or determine the benefits/detriments.

people judge other people's programs because everybody thinks that their program is the best.

why would i do medifast when obviously herbalife is superior?
but herbalife's a pyramid scheme. everyone knows weight watchers is king!
except weight watchers means for the rest of your life you have to count points. kick-starting with a juice fast is the way to go...

toxins... starvation mode... shocking your body... unhealthy... liver cleansing... speeding up metabolism...

bottom line.. people can judge your program all they like, but remember, they're just judging the program, not you and the way you're using it, so don't be upset by what they say.

hey, i'm in on a pyramid scheme, i can't judge too much

bottom line, it's working.

Medifast isnt just any old program its proven by DOCTORS:)
Every meal is nutritious .. it targets burning fat and not muscle..
People who never would have though they could get thin have
got in thin from this program, its a lifestyle and have you ever
seen a program that has a maintenance stage Becase mf does.
iv never seen that before.

I've also seen doctors recommend energy healing and homeopathy, but that doesn't make them right. Sticking an MD at the end of someone's name doesn't make them infallible. And you've really never heard of a program with a maintenance phase? Off the top of my head, Weight Watchers, Atkins, and South Beach all incorporate official maintenance stages.

The fact that the program works for you does not mean that there is anything special about it. It is merely one way to create a caloric deficit. Eating the same calorie and nutrient amounts in other forms of food would have the same effect.

well, i'm doing herbalife, but i'm really just using it as one part of your basic calorie counting diet. i don't actually think there's anything magical about the shakes (i think it's important to be realistic.. there's no silver bullet for fat), but they're nutritionally good and fit nicely with a low calorie meal plan.

as i said, people can judge your program, and i'm sure there's plenty of herbalife haters out there, but i'm pretty happy that i'm using it in a way that's helping me and working for me.

Yep. My 'diet'/meals are 1200 calories, and people are always like "why don't you eat more calories" or "you'll go into starvation mode". They don't ask how tall I am, what my bone structure is, or my activity level, or if I'm pre or post menopausal. 5'2, small, moderate, post....so 1200 calories is right for me. And if Medifast works for you, go for it and good luck to you.

Well, your profile is closed, you don't volunteer this information, how else are they supposed to know these things if they don't ask?

There is nothing wrong with "Why don't you eat more than 1200." It doesn't work for many people, especially those with 15 lbs to lose who are complaining about not being able to lose. It's usually neccessary to eat more. I'm post menopause, not working, only do some walking for exercise, and I eat 1900 cals a day and lose. So. You may need to eat more.

Yep. My 'diet'/meals are 1200 calories, and people are always like "why don't you eat more calories" or "you'll go into starvation mode". They don't ask how tall I am, what my bone structure is, or my activity level, or if I'm pre or post menopausal. 5'2, small, moderate, post....so 1200 calories is right for me. And if Medifast works for you, go for it and good luck to you.

Well, your profile is closed, you don't volunteer this information, how else are they supposed to know these things if they don't ask?

There is nothing wrong with "Why don't you eat more than 1200." It doesn't work for many people, especially those with 15 lbs to lose who are complaining about not being able to lose. It's usually neccessary to eat more. I'm post menopause, not working, only do some walking for exercise, and I eat 1900 cals a day and lose. So. You may need to eat more.

except she just said that 1200 is working for her..

Just because a doctor is recommending something doesn't by any means make it a good idea. There are plenty of docs who will peddle all sorts of garbage to make a buck. Just look at all of the HCG clinics, family practices selling Botox, and pill mills that pumps out prescription after prescription to addicts.

It's all about the money.

Yep. My 'diet'/meals are 1200 calories, and people are always like "why don't you eat more calories" or "you'll go into starvation mode". They don't ask how tall I am, what my bone structure is, or my activity level, or if I'm pre or post menopausal. 5'2, small, moderate, post....so 1200 calories is right for me. And if Medifast works for you, go for it and good luck to you.

Well, your profile is closed, you don't volunteer this information, how else are they supposed to know these things if they don't ask?

There is nothing wrong with "Why don't you eat more than 1200." It doesn't work for many people, especially those with 15 lbs to lose who are complaining about not being able to lose. It's usually neccessary to eat more. I'm post menopause, not working, only do some walking for exercise, and I eat 1900 cals a day and lose. So. You may need to eat more.

except she just said that 1200 is working for her..

No. Earlier today she posted this thread complaining about hitting a plateau:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/756716-have-you-reached-a-plateau

So, it's not working for her, and she still doesn't want to change it. I don't really care what she does.