Medi Weight Loss with MFP

Is that Medi fast?

i think so

its actually not a quick fix...yes the first week is restrictive because you are trying to detox and getting your body ready...however after that food its added in little by little and you learn portions, whats ok, good and best for you to eat. its also doctor supervised

You don't need to detox. Your body does a wonderful job of that itself. The only benefit you get from detoxing is that your mind THINKS it's doing something.

I have looked into it before. It's another fad diet and I wouldn't do it.

Yes I have heard of it and although it is doctor supervised it is expensive. I work with patients who have the bypass done and let's just say you are fr better off adjusting in your own realm. I say this because if you change your diet to lose the wieght you must stay with that diet for the rest of your life. Example Atkins diet works the problem is people do go back to their ways even portion controlled the wieght does come back. Best most successful people are people who watch what they eat, how much they eat (don't call it dieting) and exercise and you will be far more successful and keep it off. See you can cheat once in awhile it gives your body a wake up and burns calories. I hope this has helped you

I am doing the Medi program right now, along with my brother and mother. I think the key is to take old things you used to eat, and make them healthy. That way you learn how to change your lifestyle. There is no "going back" to my old eating habits. Pizza, pasta, doughnuts, white rice, cheesecake and fried foods are what got me here in the first place. Instead, I alter old recipes (Kelp noodles instead of wheat pasta, cauliflower instead of potatoes, etc) and cooking methods (Oven "fried" baked carrots or sweet potatoes in a healthier oil, instead of french fries).

Above all, Medi is teaching me the power of potion control and mindful eating. Before Medi, I would just stuff myself to fullness with whatever was convenient and comforting. Now, i am very conscientiousness of what i eat, how much, if i am really hungry, or maybe just thirsty, tired, or emotional. All of this can be achieved/learned without the use of Medi's expensive program, but for me it was the catalyst for some much needed personal growth. I recommend it for anyone actively seeking a jump-start to living a totally new lifestyle.

It's not some dangerous low-carb, very low calorie crash diet. It's like you hit the reset button under doctor supervision and learn to build a healthy lifestyle with the help of the counselors (My counselor on call during all reasonable hours on her cell phone. I can even text her questions about risky foods or just for motivation.)

Because the program starts you out with one of the most extensive group of blood work test i have ever had done, i think its worth it to anyone who is worried they might have a metabolic problem. I'm not sure if the blood work is a part Medi Weight Loss Clinic policy, or just the one I go to, but if i were you i would request the blood work. If your weight gain is caused by a thyroid problem, vitamin D deficiency, or other common imbalance, chanced are that Medi will find it.

Also, Medi is cheaper than my general practitioner, and because i am obese, i cant get health insurance to pay $1000 for blood work and much more for weekly consultations, vitamin supplements, weekly B12, Methionine, Inositol, Cholin, Chromium shots and a weekly B1, B6 shota. (I wish i had started a HSA before doing this program. I think i read that someone on MFP is planning to go back to Medi using that money. What a great use of tax deductible health dollars!

All in all, Medi is a very complete program (the best i have seen), and gives you a huge bang for your buck. I recommend calling the clinic and visiting for an introduction before committing to the program. While it is expensive, nothing is more valuable than the vitality you stand to gain. It's the best birthday gift i have ever gotten myself.

Has anyone used MyFitnessPal with Medi Weightloss? We signed up this week and would love to use it with MyFitnessPal. What settings do you need to change? Anything?