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Jay Jay Jennifer: I have asked for help from the the board moderators about the negative commentators (because it can come across as quite condemning) on this board and they say the only way to truly avoid that input is to create a private group. I did not start one but it might be helpful for you. There are judgers and…

optifast is a program that requires lifestyle changes. you don't stay on it for life nor do you stay on it for the duration of your weight loss effort- introducing and switching over to food is a component of the approach. exercise is part of the approach as well. people can use optifast at first to help with significant…

VLCD? Could you translate that acronym? I am only aware of Optifast 800 which refers to 800 cal/day....not sure where you see the 60, 70 references- maybe those are the pounds people want to lose? also I thank poster -llghterlemur- for summarizing the program so succinctly :) The post was on 2/27/14

Thanks Jessica. Yes, the transition to food is the test for sure- it has been an honest attempt on my part beginning with Optifast and seeing my body respond as it hasn't, it's been a good way to develop my food awareness as well. Nowadays I use two shakes or bars per day and fill in with food, tracking calories and…

I think trying to "tame" your eating behavior & hunger is a pretty hard thing to do. Trying to use shakes (at least Optifast is nutritionally complete) is one way to see what it feels like without the food tastes overwhelming you- i have used them as a withdrawal phase, then I gradually add in food and can see which foods…

___________________________________________________________________________ harisv: Thank you for articulating your thoughts so well, I feel the same way and appreciate a more collaborative atmosphere :smile: The moderator has also suggested we can start a private group for people who are using/have used optifast .

why be a nag about optifast!? so annoying... this is a place for support, yes it's a public place (no need to get on your high horse) and we all have our own ways, try to drop the judgementalism- it does go against the "spirit" of myfitnesspal boards you know. We all have struggled with weight and fitness, I imagine that's…

You know, kirkor- this is a site for Optifast users. Why push your agenda here? Let people talk about their experience with their chosen effort, not be judged by your "road to success". Geez....

I appreciate people responding to the nay-sayers with factual info, just taking the judgemental negativity in stride. Haters hate... I found Optifast to be very useful as a tool to begin my weight loss, it let me settle in with a pattern of eating and helped me control my eating. I liked the well balanced ingredients and…

I have their caesar salads sometimes, no chicken, just the lettuce and cheese....not very exciting but my kids love the fries

Not sure why there's so little action on this site but it made me laugh, lexljonahaddi, when you said you go to your room when you get hungry- I do the same thing! It's really harder for me in the eves when my husband and 17 y.o. daughter are home cooking and eating and snacking,,,,makes me have to disappear and wait for…

I have been up against this for the past few days....chocolate took me down! i really have tried both ways, putting it down and also leaving the day unfinished. i want to be up front but it's not proud moments, that's for sure. Am trying to notice why I went off track but not sure at the moment. I do also try to even out…

omg....I love chocolate, i have been off it for 10 weeks, then three days ago I hit the hershey kisses left over from valentine's day (damn these kids! lol)...I have regressed and I have to stop....help me :(

it's a good program as is MFP but I found this workbook to be very helpful once I got serious and was willing to really take ahold of myself (tho no magic either, I still struggle....blah) J.Beck, Beck Diet Solution Weight Loss workbook. It helps you get your mind ready to tackle your eating, best book I've seen on the…

I am also going on vacation in March and love what GALLOWMERE198 said abt not gaining..... I do want to have a mojito or glass of wine when can over the 4 days, it will just be me and my 22 yr old daughter on a caribbean island...ahhhh.:glasses: I don't know why but I keep forgetting that working out more will help you…

ATT949, thank you for that info, sounds good and helps to separate out some myth-like qualities... The point about one's liver and it's role is pretty important...but water does help if you're eating more fiber!

I also switched to stevia and find that NuNatural brand of stevia is noticeably less bitter than other brands. Just use a little until you find the right amount for you, stevia is quite sweet.

I agree that how you lose the weight is less the issue because you definitely need to change your attitudes about eating and food. Optifast has given me a break from the food and now I am slowly transitioning back after 6 weeks of 5 liquid shakes and 1 bar/day. I feel much, much lighter and motivated to exercise and to use…

I find that water consumption certainly helps me with constipation and digestion. I found out about this new (to me) "flavored" water, Hint, when I was looking for lo-cal mojito recipes....(hehe...going to Aruba!) and it helps break up the monotony of my 8 glasses of water/day.

My primary care dr thinks artificial sweeteners "confuses" your body and may actually interfere with weight loss, I will stick with stevia because my pounds are soooo stubborn in getting off getting better results since I stopped diet soda and artificial sweetener in my coffee..... Totally agree though about the after…

I would think stevia is much more healthy than splenda though....right?

cathie1601; Are you drinking enough water? Like lots and lots of water, 8 glasses per day, around 64 oz per day to help move things along. I have hit plateaus since starting on dec 27 (needed xmas sweets!) that last for 3 days at a time but I vary my treadmill use (to tweek my metabolism) , and make sure to watch the water…

ninerbuff: But my understanding with optifast is that you transition to regular food...not stay on all liquid (which would be crazy). The point is to gradually rresume eating in a new balanced way....