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I ordered my supply of food last night. It should be here sometime next week? I would love to have some friends to share the journey with.

Hey all, I used MF from 2009-2010 and lost 125 lbs. Kept it off for about three years then the weight started creeping back on. I started again this last Tuesday. I've already lost 6 lbs. Woot! However, I was extremely bummed to find out that MF did away with their community boards. They are still there, but like a ghost…

For me, it is definitely a mind thing...boredom mostly. It is something that I am struggling with currently. Chewing gum has helped me break the habit before. It gives my mouth something to do without the calories.

Great progress! Keep up the good work!

Great losses everyone! Keep it up! I started Medifast in July of 2009. Started transition in Oct 2010. I lost 125+ lbs and have maintained within 5 lbs of my goal weight since then. As cliche as it sounds Medifast truly helped me change my life.

I'm 5'4" and lost 125 lbs before joining MFP. I spent 2 years at the 143-148 range. I have recently decided to lose another 10 lbs. any lose skin that is going to tighten up has done so already and I still have quite a bit of flab, so it's time to try to finish this up. In regards to BMI, there are lots of issues with this…

Here's one of the reports that I referred to http://health.yahoo.net/articles/weight-loss/top-weight-loss-plans-chosen-real-dieters.

I lost 125 lbs using Medifast and have kept it off for almost 2 years now. It does work, but is not for everyone. For me, I think it worked because it took the thinking out of it for me. I didn't really have to think about what to eat. If you follow the plan all the way through goal and transition, it then teaches you how…

Try looking for Tara Stiles on you tube. I really like her videos. Though I'm definitely a beginner when it comes to yoga.

Thanks, Ted. I just saw the jay birds on Amazon and they have good reviews. Definitely a possibility.

Hi all! Starting stage 7 soon (probably will take a week off first). I'm liking what I'm seeing about how hard the workouts are. Coming from stage 5, I'm ready for more of a challenge. I had a hard time keeping my heart rate up with those. About how long do the Stage 7 workouts take. Will I be able to finish them within an…

Bump. Needed to see this today. :smile:

^This.... Although it is not stated in the book (and I think it should be) you really shouldn't do the full deadlift (starting with the squat) until you are over 100 lbs (I think I read somewhere 135). The weights needed for that get the bar far enough off the ground. In stage one, I would use risers for the aerobic steps…

Starting Stage 5 today. I was going to take a break first, but I'm feeling good and ready to get on with it. I'll be traveling in a couple of weeks, so I'll have about a week off then. Looking forward to changing it up, though I'm not looking forward to the evil BWM. :noway: I'm also looking for new ab exercises. I'm ready…

Just finished Stage 4 today. Looking forward to stage 5, but taking a short rest first. I'll be starting next Monday. I did take a quick look at it though...4 reps?! Wow! How did you decide where to start? And how long do the stage 5 workouts take? As long as Stage 4?

Great job ladies on finishing Stage 4...and with some impressive numbers! I do my last A workout today and will finish up on Monday with B. I'm starting to have aches and pains again while lifting, so I'm thinking I'll take a break before starting Stage 5.

Step-ups....high step with lower weight? Or lower step with higher weight? What's your preference? Right now I'm doing a high step with lower weights....and HATE them! Just wondering if I should tough it out, or change it up?

Ok, so I'm going to increase my calories and attempt to increase my protein. Is it even possible to meet your protein goal without protein shakes and/or powders?

I would love to hear in a few weeks if you feel like this has hampered your increase in weights any. Because of time issues, I keep the recovery periods to 60 seconds (I'm in stage 4 as well) and I do think this has kept me from lifting as heavy as I would otherwise. Probably not alot, but some. But I just can't do 90 mins…

Did workout B1 today. I was pleased to go up in weight on everything but the underhand pull down. I'm at 75 lbs on that one and the next jump is 90 lbs. Once I get to where I can handle that easily, then I'll do 90 lbs AMRAP, even if it's only 2-3, then switch back to 75 lbs to finish the set. How is everyone doing the…

Started stage 4 yesterday. I was so glad to get past stage 3. Definitely not my favorite. I was able to complete 3 sets and go up in weight on most exercises. And boy! I am feeling it today! So sore. Glad i have til Monday to recover. Not doing anything over the weekend except playing in the water.

I started at about counter height and at the end of stage 2 was doing them on a bench. I start stage 4 today and I think this ^^^ is going to be how I approach it. As many as I can on the floor then switch back to the bench for the remaining.

It took me until workout 3 before I could do these and I still only do a partial....not anywhere close to parallel. For the second workout, I actually did it with body weight only, just to figure out the body movement. Then added weight back for workout 3. These are not my favorite. Can you tell? :laugh:

The is a good one. It was only about a percent off from when my friend did the bod pod. http://fitness.bizcalcs.com/Calculator.asp?Calc=Body-Fat-Navy

It makes you curvy. :laugh:

OMG thank you for the laugh this afternoon!

Congrats on your success thus far. Medifast helped me to regain my life. I started at 268 lbs and I've been at goal of (around) 143 for almost two years. I now workout 5 days a week and miss it when I don't. Keep it up! You can do this!

I used this one when I got started. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdH4qo3X9GM&feature=related She makes getting on the ball look really easy :-) but that's the way I do it....kind of. I lean into the ball with my shins, lean over the ball and put my hands on the floor. I then roll up onto my knees and walk my hands out…

I think you will be fine. Does the gym at least have mirrors where you can check your form? While I work out at a gym and there are lots of people around, I workout by myself. The weights that you will be starting with probably won't be heavy enough to be dangerous should your form fail.

Wow. It's been a quiet group over the weekend. I'm getting back to lifting today after a very long week break. I'm really looking forward to it. Workout 3B for me.