Hello from the UK

rodeomom · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

Yea, considering I have that in a day

- BUT DO AS I SAY NOT AS I DO! Diet Coke and Peanut Butter are my addictions that I am having a very difficult time letting go of.

Sent ya a PM yesterday, hope ya got it.

Mike · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:08 am Post subject:

Diet sodas are acceptable, and you are allowed 3 caffeinated drinks per day. The new Momentum products have caffeine and are also good thermogenic products, but if you have them, you subtract the caffeine products allowed for each one you have.

Dr. Andersen mentioned on the Dr call wednesday that he would limit the diet sodas as they can do other things to us (the acids can affect our intestinal tract, the carbonation can bloat the tummy, and the acids also can wear away the teeth if you have too many). He also brought up that Splenda was tested extensively before it was approved, moreso than some of the other sweeteners.

So, yeah, 2-3 a week is fine... 1 a day wouldn't be the worst thing if you really need it

Nancy · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:02 am Post subject:

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the acids also can wear away the teeth if you have too many

Hmmm...how just how many teeth is too many teeth, Mike?

Just Kidding.

Thanks for clarifying the use of the Momentum products so people can stay within the caffeine limits for the day - people on the weight loss phase may be more susceptible to the effects of caffeine...

IMHO, it is best to limit diet drinks.

Dr. A and I have had many discussions about this very topic...the more sweets (fake or not) ya eat, the more ya seem to want.

Diet pop can be a great tool when you think ya might be caving in or in danger of going off-program but they can also become such a daily food crutch that they take the place of water intake.

There is some thought that the more sweets we ingest, our desire and anticipation for them grows; some of this may be psychological, research continues.

Use what you need but endeavor to get by with the smallest amount per day. I think the less number of times we have food and drink in our hands and in our mouth, the safer we are...

vito · Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 8

Hi

I’ve just returned from vacation to Dubai, Kuala Lumpur & Singapore and I’m ready, motivated to start the Medifast program. I was waiting till I got back as I need to get into a sensible routine and didn’t want even greater pressure of being away and not enjoying myself.

Here’s to hoping it goes well!

Thanks

AmazonQueen · Preferred Member #10 Club Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 131

Were all here rootin for ya!

Unca_Tim · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject:

Welcome back Vito,

Sounds like an exciting trip.
Time to start your new exciting trip.
All the best.

Mike · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject:

Good to see you back. Welcome.

Sojourner · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject:

lifelovinaries · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:24 pm Post subject:

vito! I guess sojo kinda summed everything up! Welcome back from what seems like a WONDERFUL trip. Hope you had a great time. Good luck and we are ALWAYS here, for ANY questions.