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MakeMeThinner August Newsletter |
August 2003 |
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Grand Opening!
Whee! We're celebrating the Grand Opening of our new website
at
MakeMeThinner.Com by having a Medifast Dutch Chocolate
shake! Cheers!
We are excited about keeping you informed of the latest
Medifast/Take Shape For Life news. We will continually update
our website to bring you important monthly price breaks, new
product releases, weight and health related articles and
anything juicy we can dig up to help us all to reach and
maintain our weight goals and optimize our health.
We are committed to bringing you the best weight loss and health
management experience available. We offer you personal service
through our new website, personal emails, our nurse's / doctor's
calls, our
support forum, our 800 number and a few other ideas we're
developing. |
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Offers |
*Tips and Tricks -
How to mix shakes:
In the Pettit household we have different ideas about how we
like to prepare our shakes, how we like to consume them and how
we like them to taste. Since I’m writing this article, and the
universe revolves around me (or so Terry sometimes says that I
think it is all about me), I shall first describe MY favorite
shake making tips.
I like my shake thick and creamy smooth – like a REAL LIVE
milkshake so I prefer my shakes to be prepared in a blender.
Into the blender add 1 cup of cold water, 1 packet of Medifast
55 (I prefer strawberry or Orange for breakfast, Dutch choc for
mid morning and afternoon). Whirl for 1-2 minutes, until the soy
is totally smooth and fluffy. Now add 1 ½ cups of crushed ice
and whirl on high for another minute or so, until the ice is
well incorporated into the shake.
Since I am such a glitzy lady, I prefer mine served in a
Waterford crystal glass. Of course, my pinky is extended into
the air as I take dainty sips of my fabulous shake.
Now the reality of it all is this: Terry makes my shake for me
at 6 AM and he serves it to me in a tall paper cup with one of
those ‘bendy’ straws so I can sip it while I get cute in front
of the vanity mirror! Hah! What a great guy and he makes one
mean REAL LIVE Medifast shake for me every morning. I am
spoiled. It really IS all about me…
Now Terry likes his shake "quick and dirty" – into his shaker
jar goes 1 cup of cold water, 1 packet of Medifast 70 (any
flavor, he’s not particular), he tightens the lid, gives it
about 20 shakes, removes the lid to his shaker jar – licks the
shake off of the lid and sets it aside – and then he scarfs down
his shake and he’s on his way. I think he sometimes rinses his
jar before he blasts off. Sometimes he doesn’t…thus the name of
his recipe is Quick & Dirty! Quick. Easy. Nothing fancy. So very
convenient, so unglitzy...
Unca’s recipe and mode of preparation is a whole other story. He
grabs a 16 ounce bottle of water from the fridge, sucks down
some of it, semi-carefully pours in a couple of choc Medfast
Plus Joint Health packets into the small neck of the water
bottle, gives it a shake or two, adds a tad bit more water,
sucks down some of his drink, puts the chocolatized bottle
(drips and all) back into the refer to rest for a while.
Sometime later in the day, he finishes off the rest of the
bottle with a long soulful, “Aaahhhhhhh!” and then tosses the
empty chocolatized bottle into the recycle bin. The Webmaster
then returns to his ‘puter. His joints are happy, his tummy is
happy and Nancy is wearing something glitzy in a size 6, happily
scrubbing the chocolatized grates of the refrigerator.
For best shake results, no matter which of the above methods you
prefer, we recommend putting the water into the container first,
and then add your packet – this will ensure a smooth well
blended drink.
Coming next time...how to eat a bar! Just Kidding!
*Phenominal Growth -
Because TSFL is growing so rapidly, a few of us have experienced
some delays with our orders. Drat! We are so sorry! This will
soon pass as Take Shape for Life transitions to their new
shipping facility. We are also merging our order desk with
Medifast. Kindly bear with us, while we work out the glitches.
Please DO contact us immediately if you experience any problems.
As your personal Health Advisors, our goal is to provide you
with our premier products in a timely manner.
*The Voice of Victory -
Hey, folks! We have gotten some really great reports from our
readers and our MakeMeThinner community. We wish we had a huge
refrigerator because if we did, we’d have YOUR picture on our
refer door! We want to periodically share some excerpts from our
email files to encourage you and to let you know how proud we
are of our people who are doing so well on their journey to
improved health. These right-from-the-heart comments are from
real people like you and me.
G writes:
B and I are doing great...I'm down about 64 lbs. and B is at 45!
I would say he's in transition now, but I'm still on the full
meal deal with just under 30 lbs to go. We would definitely like
to hear some suggestions on transition as neither of us want to
blow the good work we've done!
J writes:
Day 5...I have been loyal to Medifast only for 4 full days and
it has not been that hard .... I feel better already..do not
want to get on the scales until it has been a full week
(Wednesday will be weight in day) but I really feel as if I have
lost weight already...as I type I am drinking my morning shake
... Thanks for your advise as to adding the soups, bars and
crackers..I have been having 3 shakes a day before 2 pm and then
a soup, crackers and bar as my evening meal..sometimes I cut the
bar into many small pieces and use it as an evening snack. Hope
this is ok...also, have been going to lunch with my team (each
work day) - not ordering "regular" food" but drinking water
while they have lunch...then I have my lunch shake when I return
to the office...just wanted to give you an update...
T writes:
I only had about 20 pounds to lose. My Health Advisor told me
how Medifast targets the fat cells in our bodies through the
process of Ketosis but I was amazed to watch my cellulite
disappearing from my legs within the first 3-4 days!
*The Spice Rack - (Send us your Medifast recipes.)
Since I was on the complete meal replacement plan with Take
Shape for Life for quite some time, my tongue wanted to have
some variety. There are some great recipes and variations that
will enhance meal times for you. Our shakes are really quite
versatile. One of my fave ways to ‘legally’ alter the flavor of
a shake without adding any no-nos, is to add a small amount of
the dry powder mix of Crystal Light®, the sugar free low calorie
soft drink mix.
We especially like the Raspberry Ice flavor. It tastes great
when added to Dutch Chocolate, to Vanilla or to enhance the
flavor of our Strawberry shake.
We use approximately 1/8 teaspoon of the dry drink mix to 8
ounces of water and a packet of Medifast. Mix well in a blender
or a shaker jar and add ice, if desired. It makes a very tasty
drink and your taste buds will thank you for it!
*Business - New Women's Health Product Announcement -
We at Take Shape for Life are excited to be able to offer you
this new product line in the near future.
Medifast subsidiary buys women's health products company:
Jason Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Owings Mills-based
Medifast Inc., has acquired Consumer Choice Systems Inc.
Consumer Choice Systems assembles and distributes women's health
products to more than 18,000 chain food and drug stores across
the United States.
Medifast Inc. is the maker of a variety of weight loss products.
The company early this week said its stock value had increased
1,400 percent since June 2002, to $13.85.
CCS assembles and distributes its products to over 18,000 chain
food and drug stores across the United States. Its Women's
Wellbeing products focus on women in the age group of 14 to 84,
encompassing multiple product categories including: 1) Urinary
Tract Infection products that address detection, relief, and
prevention and 2) Menopause Relief products that address night
sweats, hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Additionally, Jason
Enterprises, Inc. will develop cutting edge disease and
condition management supplements and skin care products under
the Women's Wellbeing trademark.
"We believe that the synergies between the two companies are
compelling," says Bradley MacDonald, CEO and Chairman of
Medifast. "CCS has always been on the leading edge of the
women's health industry with advances in new products and
technologies developed to assist mature women under the Women's
Wellbeing brand. We believe we can become a leader in this
category by combining our highly successful marketing programs
and distribution with their promising product lines. The
acquisition of CCS demonstrates our commitment to expanding our
business model to include an array of nutritional and health
care products. The Company will now be able to leverage its
health network, advertising and distribution programs to further
enhance shareholder value. We are very excited about this
opportunity."
"We are excited about this opportunity to join the Medifast team
which produces the finest quality medical meal replacement
products in the disease and weight management industry," said
Terry Kelley, the president of CCS. "Women's Wellbeing and UTI
branded products are a perfect complement to the Medifast
distribution system working with over 15,000 physicians across
the country."
*Monthly Specials -
Medifast Men's Bio-Engineered Food Specially formulated with 42
grams of Protein, 24 grams of Carbs, 260 Calories with only 1
gram of fat. A GREAT PRODUCT for physical workouts, weight
training, intense summer sports such as water skiing, running,
etc. Take either as a meal replacement or before and/or after
workouts.
Vanilla or Chocolate was $27.95 NOW $23.99
Diabetic Bars Peanut Butter Crunch was $15.95 NOW $13.50
Plus for Coronary Health Chocolate was $14.00 NOW $11.99
Medifast 70 Strawberry Creme was $13.95 NOW $11.99
Life is Hard, Food is Easy (by Linda Spangle, RN, MA) - $13.95 -
SAVE $6.00 !!
This book explains "The 5-step Plan to Overcome Emotional Eating
and Lose Weight on ANY Diet"...NOT just Medifast.
*The Hotline -
Just a reminder that the Nurse's and Doctor’s calls are
available Monday/Wednesday evenings for our Take Shape for Life
family. These are always very informative and are definitely
worth your time. It is done in a conference call format where
you can listen in on the topics being discussed and you can also
ask your own Medifast-related questions. If you have any
problems or concerns while you are using Medifast, the Nurse's
or the Doctor's call is an ideal opportunity to receive your
answers from a medical professional.
Our delightful RN, Lori Andersen, is also ALWAYS available by
phone or email during businesss hours to answer your questions.
Email us to find out how to contact Lori.
*Career Opportunities -
Need added income? Want to get your Medifast products for free?
Looking for a business that can change your financial future?
Phone or email us to find out about your future as a Medifast
Health Advisor. You can go to
http://www.makemethinner.com/biz/ to take your first step to
financial freedom.
*Help Wanted! -
Due to the high volume of emails we are receiveing, we need your
input on our new forum. If you don't mind public exposure, we
would prefer that you post your questions there. This will help
us build a searchable, question/answer data base that is always
available for everyone. You can access it through the main menu
on our website, or go there directly at this address:
http://www.makemethinner.com/forum
Of course, if you are not comfortable posting in a public forum,
we are always happy to answer your private emails.
Remember, TSFL periodically makes available $25 promotional
codes. ALWAYS call or email BEFORE you place your order to take
advantage of these money saving discounts.
Well, Folks, we hope that you have enjoyed reading our very
first newsletter and have learned some new things and laughed a
little, too. We have frequent staff meetings and like to discuss
ways that we can meet your needs. We want you to know that we
really do value your comments and suggestions. If you have any
particular topics that you’d like to be covered, let us know
that, too. Medifast is changing lives, one shake at a time.
Check our website frequently as we are always tweaking it and
adding juicy things to keep you informed. Let me tell ya,
NOTHING tastes as good as thin feels! |
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