Starting Medifast for the 3rd time and need some help

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  • j4m8
    j4m8 Posts: 32
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    Not starting war. But thanks for your input. Have a great night :) and to all those using MF or any other weight loss program and seeing results, kudos to you!
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
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    I need to lose at least 150 pounds before I can feel okay about myself again.

    Physically and medically? Probably, yes. Mentally and emotionally? You need to solve that regardless of weight, particularly as 150 lbs is going to be a slow but steady process (if done healthfully).

    I'd second what Trog said; look into honing in on how to manage food and exercise with good ol' calories in vs. calories out, so it saves you time, money, and also helps you learn incredibly vital life tools.

    In the meantime, I'd suggest talking to someone if you feel you can't feel okay about yourself unless you lose weight.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    That's not what you did. You're putting people in a defensive position as if challenging them to convince you their reasons are good enough.

    Trog was giving the OP an alternative..not getting in their face or telling them they are wrong.

    And whether you decide to go with something or not, it is great to look things up anyways. You might get ideas or at least educate yourself on something.

    Also - the OP stated in the title that this is their 3rd time around on Medifast. If this time doesn't work (or they are tired of going this route)..then at least they will have a different option.
  • ThaRealNicki
    ThaRealNicki Posts: 328 Member
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    1: Losing A LOT of muscle tone on Medifast is a myth, do some research*

    2: Ive lost 50lbs so far since Thanksgiving and only about 3lbs of that was muscle! I get a body scan every month so that is how I know this.

    3: Medifast is a great weight loss program, there are easier ways to go about losing weight however; I have huge issue with discipline and portion control and making healthy meals with an appropriate amount of veggies. Medifast has been so good to me on all of these aspects! And yes, it is a VLCD so it's not for everyone but in transition phase you will train your body to eat back up to a normal range of calories without gaining weight back. Thats why so many people have kept the weight off with this plan, It teaches you how to eat!

    Everyone thinks its just thee diet part then its done and thats not true! Theres a tranisition and maintanence phase that will give you life long knowledge to approaching your life in a healthier manner without ANY medifast foods included (but you can always continue to eat the foods such as a bar for a quick snack). All you gotta do is follow the program.

    To the OP, I wish you nothing but luck and Ill send a friends request! I also have 150 to lose, well now I have 100 to lose and my ticker isnt updated yet I can assure you Ive lost about 52lbs
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    I need to lose at least 150 pounds before I can feel okay about myself again.

    Physically and medically? Probably, yes. Mentally and emotionally? You need to solve that regardless of weight, particularly as 150 lbs is going to be a slow but steady process (if done healthfully).

    I'd second what Trog said; look into honing in on how to manage food and exercise with good ol' calories in vs. calories out, so it saves you time, money, and also helps you learn incredibly vital life tools.

    In the meantime, I'd suggest talking to someone if you feel you can't feel okay about yourself unless you lose weight.

    What Firstsip said about learning to feel okay about yourself during all of this..not just at the goal. I am a little over half to my goal weight...and let me tell you..one of the things that has made it harder for me is thinking like you did. That magically, once I lost a large portion of weight..I'd feel great!

    But that's not going to happen. There are many people that get to their goal weight and because they didn't take time to right themselves mentally - end up still disappointed, insecure and find it difficult to "feel okay about themselves". Even at over half, I still am struggling to get over doubts, fears, and insecurities. But as I continue to lose the weight...I'm also learning to lose the negative attitude and thoughts I have - especially about Me.


    Edited to correct the abundance of typos..lol.
  • LBNOakland
    LBNOakland Posts: 379 Member
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    Good Luck, Buzzsgal!! I tried Medifast. I didn't like any of the food. The shakes were great, though. I have had more success from the Road map like Trog suggested. You do have an advantage since your hubby lost with MF and has kept it off. That will help you to maintain.

    I would also suggest a personal trainer. A good one will get you started on ahealthy exercise prgram and will adjust it as you get stronger. That was honestly the best christmas present I ever got. One started m on this journy, including MFP. I now use a strength coach in the same gym. The two of them have been lifesavers for me!!

    ANyway, good luck. Feel free to friend me. My diary is open. I ma not follow MF but wecan stll encourage one another!!!
  • ThaRealNicki
    ThaRealNicki Posts: 328 Member
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    Theres a Medifast group on here too!
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
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    eat right
    work hard
    rinse
    repeat
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
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    I need to lose at least 150 pounds before I can feel okay about myself again.

    Physically and medically? Probably, yes. Mentally and emotionally? You need to solve that regardless of weight, particularly as 150 lbs is going to be a slow but steady process (if done healthfully).

    I'd second what Trog said; look into honing in on how to manage food and exercise with good ol' calories in vs. calories out, so it saves you time, money, and also helps you learn incredibly vital life tools.

    In the meantime, I'd suggest talking to someone if you feel you can't feel okay about yourself unless you lose weight.

    What Firstsip said about learning to feel okay about yourself during all of this..not just at the goal. I have am a little over half to my goal weight...and let me tell you..one of the things that has made it harder for me is thinking like you did. That magically, once I lost a large portion of weight..I'd feel great!

    But that's not going to magically happen. There are many people that get to their goal weight and because they didn't take time to right themselves mentally - end up still disappointed, secure and find it difficult to "feel okay about themselves". Even at over half, I still am struggling to get over doubts, fears, and insecurities. But as I continue to lose the weight...I'm also learning to lose the negative attitude and thoughts I have - especially about Me.

    :heart:
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
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    1: Losing A LOT of muscle tone on Medifast is a myth, do some research*

    2: Ive lost 50lbs so far since Thanksgiving and only about 3lbs of that was muscle! I get a body scan every month so that is how I know this.

    3: Medifast is a great weight loss program, there are easier ways to go about losing weight however; I have huge issue with discipline and portion control and making healthy meals with an appropriate amount of veggies. Medifast has been so good to me on all of these aspects! And yes, it is a VLCD so it's not for everyone but in transition phase you will train your body to eat back up to a normal range of calories without gaining weight back. Thats why so many people have kept the weight off with this plan, It teaches you how to eat!

    Everyone thinks its just thee diet part then its done and thats not true! Theres a tranisition and maintanence phase that will give you life long knowledge to approaching your life in a healthier manner without ANY medifast foods included (but you can always continue to eat the foods such as a bar for a quick snack). All you gotta do is follow the program.

    To the OP, I wish you nothing but luck and Ill send a friends request! I also have 150 to lose, well now I have 100 to lose and my ticker isnt updated yet I can assure you Ive lost about 52lbs
    I'm sorry, but VLCD for extended periods of time is not only unnecessary, but unhealthy and unsustainable. Speaking from experience, here.

    There are easier ways to go about losing weight, and none of them include dropping obscene amounts of money on a "diet" that can lead to long term metabolic damage.

    To the OP, you don't *need* any program to lose weight. I'd recommend taking a look at the link trogalicious posted.

    ETA: 3 lbs of LBM lost, with a total of 50 lbs lost, isn't a great track record. I'd reckon you're going to lose a good deal more LBM, and you'll have a much harder time reclaiming it than you will losing it. But, you seem to have the answers, so best of luck.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
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    1: Losing A LOT of muscle tone on Medifast is a myth, do some research*

    2: Ive lost 50lbs so far since Thanksgiving and only about 3lbs of that was muscle! I get a body scan every month so that is how I know this.

    3: Medifast is a great weight loss program, there are easier ways to go about losing weight however; I have huge issue with discipline and portion control and making healthy meals with an appropriate amount of veggies. Medifast has been so good to me on all of these aspects! And yes, it is a VLCD so it's not for everyone but in transition phase you will train your body to eat back up to a normal range of calories without gaining weight back. Thats why so many people have kept the weight off with this plan, It teaches you how to eat!

    Everyone thinks its just thee diet part then its done and thats not true! Theres a tranisition and maintanence phase that will give you life long knowledge to approaching your life in a healthier manner without ANY medifast foods included (but you can always continue to eat the foods such as a bar for a quick snack). All you gotta do is follow the program.

    To the OP, I wish you nothing but luck and Ill send a friends request! I also have 150 to lose, well now I have 100 to lose and my ticker isnt updated yet I can assure you Ive lost about 52lbs
    I'm sorry, but VLCD for extended periods of time is not only unnecessary, but unhealthy and unsustainable. Speaking from experience, here.

    There are easier ways to go about losing weight, and none of them include dropping obscene amounts of money on a "diet" that can lead to long term metabolic damage.

    To the OP, you don't *need* any program to lose weight. I'd recommend taking a look at the link trogalicious posted.


    YES.

    And for anyone saying we aren't being supportive sometimes seeing through people's eyes who have succeeded in other ways IS being supportive.

    I LOVE eating food, i LOVE lifting and sculpting a beautiful body while I lose weight.
    i LOVE being happy while I do it, and not deprived and obsessed with food.
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
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    eat right
    work hard
    rinse
    repeat

    ^ Amaze.

    If you want a supportive friend who will help you to adapt to a healthier lifestyle and exercise etc, I'm totally available for ya!
  • lanilulu13
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  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
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    OP,

    I've seen Medifast work for some people. Heck, almost any diet will work for some people. So I'm not gonna try to talk you out of it. If you want to do Medifast (and especially since your husband has had some success), more power to you. Consider Trog's feedback. I understand the desire to lose weight quickly, seeking a "jump start", etc. But I do think you should at least have a long-term plan for how things are going to be after Medifast. I also think others are being supportive by pointing out that if you elected to start the "long-term after Medifast plan" now, you might save some money and lean body mass.

    Mostly, I hope you listen to the feedback posted by firstsip and Joylia. Your attitude toward food, toward eating, toward yourself - that has the power to determine success for you. No diet or exercise plan in the world can take the place of a little hope and perseverance. You gotta get into a state of mind believing you can succeed and stay focused on that belief. Have a plan and support system for when that belief wavers.

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