The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[JeweloftheNile]

Hi All,

I just started MF last Friday before the holiday weekend. I felt pretty good and I am doing the 5/1. I even walked an hour on Sat/Sun. Y-day I was home all day and didnt get all my shakes in. I definitely felt the difference in that I was STARVING and ate more protein than I should have. I am diligently staying on schedule today.

Thank you all for posting your experiences.

I am waiting on my sample shipment to try the other foods as right now I only have the shakes and LG meals.

JOTN,
9/3/04
229/223/144

[DutchChoc]

Welcome, JotN! You're a rare one to start before a holiday weekend, you are!! I'd say that means that you're rather serious about getting where you want to go, and I hope that you do. This forum will be here for you anytime you'd like to "talk"... We're all for new friends & helping one another. Keep it up!!

[Nancy]

Dear Jewelofthe Nile ~

Welcome!

We are thrilled that you have taken control of your health and are joining us on our journey to Thinsville.

So happy that you have already experienced success.

Just remember to cut your exercise in half...the first three weeks of Medifasting are weeks where your body needs to adjust to getting the energy it needs by choosing the fat that is in storage and sometimes it takes a while for the body to figure that out. Take it real easy and don't over-do it. No meal skipping either. It does not speed up the weight loss to exercise too much or to skip meals - quite the contrary...

[Jewel of the Nile]

I decided to start on a holiday weekend because if I was too tired I had 3 days off from work to just lay around the house. I actually did go to a family outing and there was lots of food, but I took a skewer of shrimp and some spinach and ate that.

I had started my diet and excercise plan last month, so MF was an easier transition for me.

I received my Sample Pack y-day and this morning I tried the O-R bar. That is one of the best bars I have ever had! No Wonder they come with a warning! LOL I was disappointed though that there were no sample crackers.

I will need to place an order in the next couple of days.

Thanks Again
JOTN

[Lois]

Hello, and welcome to the family

hugs,

Lois

[hawaiiwhatnot]

Nice to meet you and welcome!

Camille

[Guest]

Jewel ~

The sample packs are limited and some things that you get you may not want or need.

The crackers are good - be forewarned: they are TEENY little crackers - about the size of a Cheez-It and there is NO cheese flavor whatsoever. There are about 10 - 12 crackers in a little packet and you may have only ONE packet per day. They are great crushed up and stirred into the chili or soups or can be used as croutons on a salad or used to dip into chili bean dip (see the Lean Cuisine).

The Vegetable flavor is good but I prefer the Multi-grain crackers.

[Jewel of the Nile]

I did enjoy the sample pack though! Everything was very good even the diabetic items! The only thing I cant use right now are the TSFL Drinks because they are much higher in cals.

I placed my order last Friday and I have enough to last me until I get that. I ordered the choc.lovers 28 day supply and a bunch of the RTD Vanilla, which are pretty good and great to take along.

I dont leave out the door without packing bottled water, celery and no cal dressing, shake packets, ice, and RTD in my little cooler bag. I keep it in the car and I can run all my errands and not get hungry.

I really like the program, and have been sticking to it pretty well. I weigh and measure officially every tuesday and I did notice Aunt Flo is about 2 weeks early so this week I am only down 1 pound, but I lost 13/4" total this week so Im happy with that.

Thanks Again Everyone
JOTN
9/3/04
229/222/140

[Nancy]

Jewel of the Nile ~

Sorry about my previous posting up there that says, 'Guest.' It was me. I was on my laptop for several days 'putering from under the sheets and I guess I failed tolog on...anyhoo...re: the Take Shape Shakes. They are higher in calories but you could mix one up and drink half for one meal and save the rest until the next meal. They are thick, rich and smooth. That way you don't have to save them for a long time and can enjoy them now.

Jewel, isn't that Oameal Raisin Bar awesome??

[shineface]

Hi Jewels--

Welcome aboard -- I am so glad you are here - keep it clean girlfriend because one little slip and I don't know why --- sent me into a three month Maintainance MODE -----not good when I still need to lose 75 lbs!!!!

I'm back almost thru day 2 of getting strict again and when I make it to day 4 - I KNOW I'll be OK --- thanks for sharing!!!!~

[JeweloftheNile]

It was like Christmas!! I am so excited! I started out with 6 boxes of Swiss Mocha and the Sample Pack 2 weeks ago, just to see if I liked it. I didnt really commit to the program you could say. LOL

Well after the first couple of days I knew this was for me, and that I could do it! I have had supplements made of soy before,(spit Scan-Diet spit ) so I was very surprised at how good everything tasted! I am glad I purchased the SP first because that gave me the confidence to order the 28 day supply.

Just seeing those boxes on my porch this evening gave me renewed energy, as I was a little worried about running out and was thinking of a contingency plan. I ordered last Friday after the ship cutoff time, but everything came today!

Im down 10 pounds since 9/3/04!

Thanks everyone and thanks Nancy for the tip on using the TSFL shakes. I will do just that!

[JeweloftheNile]

Shineface,
I was just looking at your stats! That is awesome! Looks like we have a similar goal weight, so let's keep in touch!

Jewel

[Nancy]

JotN ~

Whee! I am thrilled for you! Your success says it all: Medifast works!

Shiney ~ Happy that you are back on track. Day three and four will have it solidified for you.

Together you ladies will get to your goal. Were countin' on ya now!

[Guest]

HEY EVERYONE,

THIS IS JEWELS FROM NJ. I HAVEN'T BEEN ON THE FORUM FOR QUITE A WHILE BECAUSE OF PERSONAL ISSUES. UNFORTUNATELY, I ALSO ABANDONED THE 5/1 PLAN AND ONLY AVERAGED ABOUT 2MF'S A DAY.

HOWEVER, I'M GLAD TO REPORT AND ADDITIONAL 9LB WEIGHT LOSS!! LAST TIME I WAS ON THE FORUM I WEIGHED 182, TDY I WEIGH 173.

THE REASON I'M BACK IS THAT I WENT FOR A COSMETIC CONSULTATION TO INQUIRE ABOUT A TUMMY TUCK AND LIPOSUCTION. AS THE SURGEON TOOK HIS FIRST LOOK HE SAID, "WOW" YOU
RECENTLY LOST WEIGHT. I CAN TELL YOU USE TO BE A BIG GIRL!
I DIDN'T REALLY KNOW HOW TO TAKE HIS COMMENTS.... WAS IT A PRAISE REPORT OR WAS HE ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED BY THE CONDITION OF MY BODY?

TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT... HE REFUSED TO DO LIPOSUCTION OR THE TUMMY TUCK. HE TOLD ME TO CONTINUE ON THE DIET TO LOSE AN ADDITIONAL 20LBS AND THEN COME BACK. HE SAID THAT I MAY FIND THAT I DON'T NEED THE LIPOSUCTION AND MAY NOT NEED THE TUMMY TUCK DEPENDING ON WHAT MY SKIN DOES AFTER THE WEIGHT LOSS.

SO, I'M BACK ON THE 5/1 PLAN FOR DIABETICS. I THANK GOD FOR MEDIFAST SO FAR THIS YEAR I HAVE LOST 27LBS. AS I REFLECT ON HOW I DID IT I REALIZE THAT IT WAS A CHALLENGE BUT NOT DIFFICULT.

JEWELS

[Jeanette]

HI Jewels--

Congrats on your loss! I agree with the doc--lose the extra pounds first. I would even go one better and wait six months to a year before considering that type of surgery. It will give your skin a chance to go back on its own more first.