My Medifast Diet Blog

Another Medifast Success Story

2011-12-03T14:49:00.009-05:00

How do these numbers grab you? Starting weight: 390 pounds. Current weight: 195 pounds. Waist size was: 60-plus inches. Waist size now: 38 inches.

Those are the results one man has attributed to Medifast in a story at Tampa Bay Online. The story has some good, quick info about what Medifast is all about.

Click here to read the article.

Time to Lose the Weight

2011-09-11T22:21:00.003-04:00

It's time for me to lose the weight. No doubt about it. It's time to get my life started. Being overweight has held me back for far too long. It's time to get the weight loss done. I mean it. I am going to "Just Do It".

Rick Jackson's Country Hall of Fame

2011-07-24T20:23:00.004-04:00

I like Rick Jackson's Country Hall of Fame. I listen to at least a portion of the show almost every Sunday night. I love the music he plays on the show. The songs remind me of a time when life seemed simpler. It may not have been simpler, but it seemed that way.

Watching The Bachelorette

2011-06-20T21:26:00.004-04:00

I admit it. I'm sitting at my computer and The Bachelorette is on tv. And I haven't changed the channel yet. I'll tell you one person who doesn't need Medifast. The Bachelorette. She's is pretty good shape.

Making Progress

2011-06-20T21:22:00.003-04:00

I'm moving in the right direction again. I have mixed in some P90X workouts and have been eating less. I feel pretty good right now. The key is I just have to keep going.

It's Indy 500 Time!

2011-05-29T13:54:00.001-04:00

It doesn't look like Danica has a chance to win this year. I wouldn't mind seeing Tony Kanaan win a 500.

I Like 'em Both

2011-05-22T21:33:00.003-04:00

It's tough for me to pick a winner in tonight's final episode of Celebrity Apprentice. I like both John Rich and Marlee Matlin. If I had to pick a winner, I'd say John is going to win. However, I guess I am slightly rooting for Marlee because she's prettier.

High Cotton

2011-05-08T20:08:00.002-04:00

It's funny I was just listening to High Cotton by Alabama. I found a YouTube video of the song. 5 minutes later I hear the song on Rick Jackson's Country Gold. It's a good song. I love the sound of the instruments in the beginning of the song.

There comes a time in life...

2011-05-08T20:05:00.002-04:00

when you have to quit letting the time fly by. For me that time is now. I can't live life as a big fat guy anymore. I just can't. I'm missing out on wayyyy too much in life. Way too much

Anybody Else Watching Golden Girls?

2011-05-08T02:01:00.001-04:00

It's 2 o'clock in the morning and I'm watching Golden Girls. That's right. I admit it. Golden Girls is a great show. You're probably watching it too.

The Bulls Better Get Going

2011-05-02T22:17:00.001-04:00

The Bulls better get it going or they are going to be down 0-1 to Atlanta.

Reading Win, by Dr. Frank Luntz

2011-05-02T22:14:00.003-04:00

The latest book on my reading list is Win, by Dr. Frank Luntz. So far, I like what I'm reading.

Thank You Dr. Wayne Dyer

2011-04-23T11:14:00.004-04:00

Over the course of the past few years, I have read several of Dr. Wayne Dyer's books. They have had a significant positive impact on my life. I am currently reading Real Magic, which I have read before, but it's good to have a refresher every now and then. Other books written by Dr. Dyer include, The Shift, Being in Balance, and Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling. In the last couple years Dr. Dyer's books have helped me change how I think about things. They have helped me go from being a negative person who thought he would never get anywhere in life, to being a positive person who knows he can have anything that he desires in life. And there is a great meaning to this life. It's not some big accident. It has a purpose. We all have a purpose. Thank you, Dr. Dyer.

Watching Point Break

2011-04-16T21:34:00.004-04:00

Right now I'm watching Point Break, starring Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, and Gary Busey. It's the movie where the surfers wear masks of ex-presidents and rob banks. I probably haven't seen it since the 90s.

Looking Forward to ND vs. UCONN and Meat Loaf vs. Gary Busey

2011-04-03T21:15:00.005-04:00

I'm looking forward to watching the Notre Dame vs. UCONN game tonight as well as the Meat Loaf vs. Gary Busey matchup on celebrity apprentice.

I love Saturdays!

2011-04-02T14:15:00.004-04:00

I love Saturdays. I wish there were three Saturdays in a week. It's nice to not have to get up early in the morning, and it's nice to know you don't have to work the next day. And then there's college football.

Looking Forward to Watching Heavy

2011-03-28T21:54:00.003-04:00

Heavy is about to come on. I like the show. People transform themselves in 6 months. They lose tons of weight. I can relate to the show. I'm heavy, and I'm tired of it.

How are Your NCAA Tournament Brackets Looking?

2011-03-28T21:52:00.002-04:00

How are your NCAA Tournament Brackets Looking? Mine are destroyed. I bet yours are too. I've enjoyed the games, though. That Arizona-UCONN game was a good one.

I Like Intervention

2011-03-28T21:48:00.003-04:00

I like Intervention on A&E. I root for the people on the show to get better, although unfortunately they often don't get better. Addiction is tough. I definitely have a food addiction. I definitely have issues with portion control. No doubt about it.

Tired of Being Fat

2011-03-28T21:46:00.001-04:00

You know who's tired of being fat? Me. You know who's tired of feeling like crap all the time? Me.

Watching Notre Dame vs. Tennessee

2011-03-28T20:28:00.004-04:00

Right now I'm watching the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Tennessee Lady Vols basketball game. Notre Dame has had the lead for most of the game, but Tennesse is keeping it close. I'm really impressed with Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins.

Watching Survivor

2011-03-23T20:17:00.002-04:00

I've been watching a little bit of this season's Survivor. I'm not sure why I started watching it again. I haven't really watched much of Survivor since the season Elisabeth Hasselbeck was on the show.

Why You Gotta Be So Mean?

2011-03-15T21:36:00.004-04:00

Today I heard Mean by Taylor Swift. I like it. It's uplifting. It's for anybody who has ever been bullied. It has kind of a How Do You Like Me Now? feel.

Just Watched 'Fab 5'

2011-03-13T23:06:00.002-04:00

I just watched Fab Five, the documentary on ESPN about Michigan basketball's fab 5 freshman players in the early 90s. It was excellent. It brought back a lot of memories. College basketball was at it's best back then.

March Madness is Here!

2011-03-13T17:47:00.005-04:00

March Madness is here! It's almost time for the NCAA Tournament selections to be announced. I can't believe Notre Dame is a possible number one seed. This may be the best Notre Dame basketball team since the likes of John Paxson, Kelly Tripucka, and Orlando Woolridge played for the Irish. I'm looking forward to some exciting college basketball games.

Starting P90X Again

2011-03-13T16:48:00.007-04:00

I had some success with P90X last year and this year I'm starting P90X again. I'm going to focus on doing the strength workouts along with mixing in some jogging eventually. Yesterday I did the Chest and Back workout.

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I just paced myself and kept the reps low. The last thing I want to do is make myself so sore that I can't workout again for a week. Today I feel some soreness in my arms, but it's nothing I can't handle. Tomorrow is the Shoulders and Arms workout. I'm looking forward to it.

Thank You and Good Luck with Medifast!

2011-03-11T16:37:00.002-05:00

Thank You! I wish you the best of luck with Medifast!

Watching 'Celebrity Apprentice'

2011-03-06T22:39:00.003-05:00

Right now I'm watching Celebrity Apprentice. It's always entertaining to watch how the different personalities mesh. I like the Celebrity version of the show better than the non-celebrity version.

Remember Sylvia?

2011-03-06T20:30:00.006-05:00

Remember country music artist Sylvia? She had some catchy tunes, and was quite attractive. I stumbled upon some old videos of her on YouTube. Click here to check out Sylvia singing 'Nobody'. It brought me back to when I was a kid and I first started listening to country music. Good memories.

Sylvia Hutton is now a life coach. Click here to check out her website.

I'm Watching Jersey Shore on MTV

2011-03-05T23:18:00.001-05:00

Right now I'm watching Jersey Shore on MTV. Admit it. You are too. Now that's a situation.

Truth About the Company We Keep

2011-03-05T12:03:00.001-05:00

"Hang with people who lift you up. Separate from those who take you down."-Russell Simmons

One of My Goals-To Read 50 Books a Year

2011-03-05T11:11:00.002-05:00

In 2008 I started reading. I went from reading 2 or 3 books a year at the most to reading 2 or 3 books a month. It has totally changed my life. I set no criteria on subject matter, although the majority of the books have been non-fiction. I have read about topics such as diet, fitness, sports, self-help, spirituality, and even Elvis Presley. Instead of watching a re-run of some tv show or some other tv garbage, I started reading. It has changed my life and how I think in many positive ways, and I still have time to watch the television shows that I want to watch.

Currently Reading 'Super Rich'

2011-03-05T11:09:00.001-05:00

I'm currently reading Super Rich, by Russell Simmons.

The Black Swan Diet

2011-03-05T00:10:00.001-05:00

I hear there's a Black Swan Diet. I don't think so.

I'm Going to Enter a 5K.

2011-03-04T22:18:00.004-05:00

I'm going to run a 5k race this year. There is one coming up in June in my hometown. I need a goal. I need something to reach for. I used to go jogging 3 or 4 nights a week. I need to start doing that again. I am going to sign up for a 5k this weekend. I think the one I am looking at only costs $20 to enter.

Congrats to Aretha Franklin

2011-03-04T22:13:00.001-05:00

I hear Aretha Franklin has lost 25 pounds. Congrats Aretha! You have my "Respect".

What if Miller Lite Burned Fat?

2011-03-04T22:06:00.001-05:00

Wouldn't it be something if Miller Lite burned fat?

Thank You, and Good Luck!

2011-03-04T16:34:00.001-05:00

Thank you, and good luck! I hope you do well with Medifast!

I Wish Krispy Kreme Donuts Burned Fat

2011-03-03T21:22:00.002-05:00

I wish Krispy Kreme donuts burned fat.

Good Luck Arthur!

2011-03-01T22:07:00.002-05:00

Good luck Arthur! And congratulations on the awesome weight loss. You're doing it at home. Good for you. You're an inspiration to many, many people. Congratulations!

Is Arthur Going Home?

2011-03-01T21:50:00.001-05:00

It looks like Arthur's going home on this week's Biggest Loser.

Watching Heavy on A&E

2011-02-28T22:26:00.003-05:00

Right now I'm watching Heavy on A&E. It's a good show.

I Need a Fat-Burning Pizza

2011-02-27T20:42:00.002-05:00

I wish there was a fat-burning pizza. I'd probably weigh 120 pounds.

Congrats to Jeff Gordon

2011-02-27T20:31:00.004-05:00

Congrats to Jeff Gordon on winning in Phoenix today. NASCAR is better when Jeff Gordon is competing for wins. The same can be said for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The Free Day

2011-02-27T20:22:00.001-05:00

I like the concept of a diet free day. Stick to a diet plan for 6 days, go off it for 1 day, and repeat. The danger for me is the free day can turn into a free month.

The Next Weight Loss Success Story

2011-02-27T19:06:00.001-05:00

The next weight loss success story is me.

My Intentions For This Week

2011-02-27T17:40:00.001-05:00

My intentions for this week are to eat less and move more.

Thank You!

2011-02-27T17:39:00.000-05:00

Thank You!

Looking Forward to I Used to Be Fat

2011-02-16T21:54:00.003-05:00

I like the show I Used to Be Fat. I hope I can someday say "I used to be fat." Unfortunately, that day isn't today.

Man vs. Food

2011-02-16T21:51:00.002-05:00

I think if I were to give my life a title, it would be Man vs. Food. That's how I feel. And usually food wins. I hope I can change that. I would live to see food as a source of fuel instead of a source of pleasure, but I'm not there yet.

CC Sabathia Loses 25 Pounds

2011-02-15T22:18:00.004-05:00

How did he do it? He stopped eating Cap'n Crunch. Click here to read about it at ThePostGame Blog.

Jay Lost 92 Pounds in 7 Weeks!

2011-02-15T21:56:00.002-05:00

It's sad that Jay had to go home on tonight's The Biggest Loser, but, he lost 92 pounds in 7 weeks! Awesome.

The Biggest Loser Was Pretty Cool Tonight

2011-02-15T21:47:00.001-05:00

It was emotional. Arthur lost 20 pounds this week on The Biggest Loser. That was pretty cool.

My Super Bowl Recipe

2011-02-05T14:28:00.002-05:00

Here's my Super Bowl Recipe: Don't eat too much. Don't drink too much. You know how much is too much. Everything in moderation. Don't deprive yourself of any food you desire. It's the Super Bowl. But remember, everything in moderation. Follow this Super Bowl recipe, and you'll feel good when you wake up Monday morning.

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Off to Cowboys Stadium....I Wish

2011-02-05T14:19:00.005-05:00

The Super Bowl is tomorrow, and I was just thinking about how cool it would be to be jetting off to Cowboys Stadium to enjoy the game. Oh well, not this year. I do plan on attending at least one Super Bowl in my life, but it isn't going to be this one. It would also be cool to attend a game at Cowboys Stadium. That place looks amazing. Anyway, I'm going to enjoy the game on tv this year. I don't really care who wins, I'd just like to see a competitive game. My prediction: Steelers 27 Packers 24.

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14 Pounds Lost in 2011!

2011-01-29T11:28:00.004-05:00

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We've almost reached the end of the first month of 2011, and I've lost 14 pounds so far this year!I am starting to feel better. I have more energy during the day and my clothes are feeling a little more comfortable.

Below, are the guidelines that I have implemented. I have not been strictly adhering to these guidelines, but each day it is my goal to follow the basic plan that I have developed. There is no sense in beating yourself up if you feel like you ate too many calories or too many carbs one day. Just try to do better the next day. So far I've lost 14 pounds in 2011, and I haven't been starving myself, and I've been eating good food!

I eat 2 to 4 Medifast meals a day.

1 to 3 meals a day I eat regular food. I restrict carbohydrates for 1 or both of these meals. If I choose I can eat carbs without restriction for 1 meal.

1 day a week, I eat whatever I want.

If I mess up on a non-cheat day, I don't beat myself up and I get back on track.

It's been a good start to 2011 for me. I hope you've gotten off to a good start as well. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.

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11 Down, 89 to Go!

2011-01-22T14:35:00.008-05:00

It's been 3 weeks since I started my new way of eating, and I've lost 11 pounds! Here are the guidelines I have created for myself:

I eat 2 to 4 Medifast meals a day.

1 to 3 meals a day I eat regular food. I restrict carbohydrates for 1 or both of these meals. If I choose I can eat carbs without restriction for 1 meal.

1 day a week, I eat whatever I want.

If I mess up on a non-cheat day, I don't beat myself up and I get back on track.

So far, I've lost 11 pounds in 2011, and I really think if I do my best to stick to the above guidelines, I'll lose the rest of the weight that I want to lose.

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A Good Start to 2011!

2011-01-08T12:34:00.014-05:00

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Well I've gotten off to a good start in 2011. I definitely indulged over the holidays. I ate and drank whatever I wanted. I'm happy to say that I lost 8 pounds this past week!

On most days I mixed in 3 or 4 Medifast meals throughout the day, kept the carbs lower during my other meals, or I had one meal where I didn't restrict carbohydrates at all.

I think I am in the process of realizing how I should eat. Some people can start off the day with a bowl of cereal and be fine until lunch. If I start off the day with a bowl of cereal, I'm hungry again less than 2 hours later and I'm starving by lunch time. If I have a couple eggs with some sausage or bacon, I'm fine until lunch.
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My cravings stay in control if I restrict carbohydrates for all meals, or allow for just one meal where I don't restrict carbohydrates. I get hungry much faster if I eat certain foods. When I eat Medifast meals, meat, green vegetables, and beans for example, I am satisfied and not hungry for hours.

I'm off to a good start in 2011. Here's what I'm going to attempt moving forward:

3 or 4 Medifast meals a day

1, but usually 2 meals a day where I eat regular food-I will restrict
carbohydrates for 1 or both of these meals. If I choose to I can eat
carbs without restriction for one meal a day, but that's it.

1 day a week, I will not worry about dieting at all. I'll eat whatever I want. Hopefully this will keep my metabolism from slowing. Also, it
gives me something to look forward to. It's not realistic for me to
think I'm never going to eat certain foods like pizza or desserts again.
What is realistic is I need to eat less of certain foods if I want to live a
healthy life.

Thank you for stopping by and reading. And good luck to you in reaching your weight loss goals in 2011!

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Medifast Parmesan Cheese Puffs...Not Bad

2011-01-03T19:33:00.005-05:00

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This time around I bought some Medifast Parmesan Cheese Puffs and Chili Nacho Cheese Puffs. They both taste pretty good. Don't get me wrong. It's not like kicking back with a bag of Cheetos, but both the Chili Nacho and Parmesan Cheese Puffs are a welcome addition to my rotation of Medifast meals.

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My Medifast Before Pictures

2011-01-01T14:59:00.011-05:00

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I took these pictures a few days ago in anticipation of starting Medifast. I plan on having some impressive after photos in about 30 days. Wish me luck!

Medifast-Before-Front

Medifast-Before-Side

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Medifast-Before-Back

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Brownies for Breakfast

2011-01-01T13:56:00.004-05:00

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It's the first day of 2011 and it's time to start Medifast. I had Medifast Brownies for breakfast. The brownies might be my favorite Medifast food.

Temptation is strong. Over the holidays I ate whatever I wanted in whatever quantity I wanted. I figured yesterday would be my last day of overeating and I would start Medifast today. I bought frozen mozzarella sticks and other similar foods yesterday planning on one last binge.

The first thing I did this morning was put the leftover mozzarella sticks and other junk food in the microwave. I figured "I'll start tomorrow." I'm happy to say I didn't eat the mozzarella sticks and other junk, and as a matter of fact I just threw it all in the trash.

So far, so good. Happy New Year!

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5 Reasons Why I Like Medifast

2010-12-28T21:58:00.015-05:00

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I've been on a lot of diets in my life. They all have their pluses and minuses. What follows are some of the reasons why I like Medifast. For starters I've lost large amounts of weight quickly with Medifast. I once lost 19 pounds in a week on Medifast, and went on to lose 30 pounds in 3 weeks. It's nice to get some fast, positive results. Weight loss slows over time, but dropping some significant weight at the beginning can be very encouraging.

Along with the ability to see fast results, I like Medifast because you get to eat real food while on the plan, it's easy to follow, in-between meal cravings are drastically reduced, and there is free online support if you need it.

As I mentioned previously, I've lost 30 pounds in 3 weeks on Medifast in the past. When you struggle with weight issues for the majority of your life as I have, I can't describe to you what a wonderful feeling it is to lose that kind of weight.

Another reason why I like Medifast is you get to eat real food while following the plan. One meal a day will consist of protein and vegetables. I'm not a big vegetable person, but I'm getting better. I add two tablespoons of olive oil to spinach or broccoli and I don't mind it. You can consume 5-7 ounces of lean protein such as chicken or turkey along with 3 servings of vegetables such as broccoli or spinach among others. There are also plenty of vegetarian options for those who don't eat meat.

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The Medifast plan is also easy to follow. You pick 5 Medifast meals a day and eat your "lean and green" meal and that's it. The Medifast meals are pre-packaged and easy to prepare. You can prepare all of them in under 5 minutes. I like the Medifast bars, because there is no preparation at all. You just tear open the package. I've never met a Medifast bar that I didn't like.

From my own experience, I know that Medifast reduces hunger. After a few days on the plan your body is burning fat for energy, and that results in a severe reduction in food cravings. You are also eating a meal every 2 to 3 hours so your next meal is always right around the corner.

I also like Medifast because of the availability of online support. When you purchase Medifast food you have free online access to support forums where you can talk with others on the plan who are going through what you're going through. I've never participated in the forums but I like reading about the success that others are experiencing.

So those are the reasons why I like Medifast. If I had to pick just one, it would be the reduction in food cravings. Every time I've been on Medifast, by day 3 my in-between-meal food cravings have drastically reduced.

I haven't seen my weight loss all the way through yet. On the positive side, I once weighed 429 pounds, and I'm currently hovering in the 330s and 340s right now. I also got down to 252 pounds once, and looked pretty good, I must admit.

I have about a 5 week supply of Medifast right now. I'd planned to start this week, but with New Year's Eve approaching, I think I'll wait. It's only a few days away. I guess it wouldn't make a whole lot of sense to start a diet plan and have to face a bunch of temptation a few days later. With time, it's easier and easier to resist temptation. I've been on Medifast and dined out at steakhouses, Mexican restaurants, and even Hooter's all the while sticking to the plan. But it's much easier to do that once you get a week or so under your belt.

If you've taken the time to read this post, thank you. You're probably thinking about trying to lose weight, and thinking about how you should go about it. I have been overweight for a long time now. It's been a life-long struggle that I think I am slowly conquering. Painfully slowly it seems, but still conquering. Here's to you and me. Let's lose the weight in 2011.

Happy New Year!

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To Start Medifast...or Not

2010-12-18T11:41:00.002-05:00

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It’s December 18th. I considered starting Medifast today. I have about a one-week supply on hand right now, and I just ordered another 28 day supply yesterday. Why wait until the new year? I could have almost two weeks of weight loss under my belt by January 1st if I started today. On the other hand, there is a holiday lunch at work this week. There will be pizza and most likely holiday desserts there. I had plans to go to Hooter’s with a friend a couple days before Christmas. Then, of course, there is Christmas. Am I really going to be able to pass up all the cookies and limit my portion sizes, and say no to beer. Probably not. I think it’s better that I wait until after Christmas. I have a family get together the day after Christmas. I’m thinking December 27th is the day I should start Medifast.

I Need to Get Back on Track

One thing is for sure. I need to get back on track. My clothes have been feeling tighter lately. I popped a button off a pair of pants the other day. That’s not a good sign. All is not lost, however. My highest ever recorded weight was 429 pounds. This morning I weighed 336 pounds. I got down to 252 about 7 years ago, and I looked and felt great (I’m 6 feet 3 inches tall). 252 is 84 pounds away, which isn’t really that far off. It felt far off when I weighed 429, but it doesn’t feel that far away anymore.

My First Successful Week of Medifast

A few years ago, before my first successful week of Medifast, I weighed 390 pounds. After one week on Medifast I weighed 373 pounds! I know it works if I stick to it.

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Over the last few years I’ve gotten down to today’s weight of 336 through a combination of Medifast, lower-carb (but not extremely low) dieting, and simply trying to eat differently and eat less. If I had just stayed on Medifast to begin with, I’d have probably reached my goal weight in about 6 months. But hey, I weigh 336 pounds today. That feels a heck of a lot better than 390.

Why I Feel Like I Need to Go Back on Medifast

I feel like I need to go back on Medifast because my food cravings and portion sizes are out of control. Let me see if I can explain it to you. For me a healthy meal might include a 5-7 ounce chicken breast, some green vegetables with some olive oil, and maybe a piece of fruit. I end up tripling the size of the chicken breast, deep frying it in too much olive oil, and using Mayonnaise as a condiment. If I do eat the green vegetables I add butter and/or cheese to them, and I most likely disregard the fruit. With Medifast, I eat 5 Medifast meals every 2 or 3 hours, and then one “lean and green” meal. It’s like I know what the guidelines for portion size for the lean and green meal are, and I just stick to them. And by about day 3, my in-between-meal food cravings are gone. I don’t know if I am going to use Medifast to get down to my ideal weight, but I do think I am going to go on the plan for at least a month, so I can get back some control over my eating habits. It’s probably wise that I wait until Christmas is over. It’s only a week away. I think for the upcoming week I will try to stay active and enjoy the holiday foods. In the back of my mind I am looking forward to starting Medifast on December 27th.

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My Goal: To Lose 50 Pounds With Medifast

2010-10-24T23:08:00.008-04:00

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Here's some quick background: The first time I was successful with Medifast my starting weight was 390 pounds. One week later, I weighed 373 pounds.

On another occasion I had a successful run from 388 pounds down to 358 pounds in a 3 week period on Medifast.

I'm pleased (to a certain degree) to say that I weigh somewhere in the 330s right now. I'm pleased because the 330s are way better than 390, but I'm also disappointed in myself because weighing this much is still unacceptable. I'm 6'3", but I think I should be at least 100 pounds lighter than I am right now.

If I could choose the perfect scenario, I would have lost all the weight back when I had my first successful run on Medifast. If I had done that, I would have reached my ideal weight probably 2 years ago, and I would be enjoying my life more than I am right now. Not to say that my life is bad. My life has improved greatly in the last couple years. And I see the light at the end of the tunnel as far as weight loss goes. 250 pounds is not that far off. I remember weighing around 250 once, (it seems like a long, long time ago, and it sometimes feel like it never happened)and I looked very good at that weight.

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Although my life is good, I know it can be so much better. But I have to finish this weight loss thing. I don't want weight to be an issue anymore. I want to go to football games like I used to. I want to begin dating again. I want to lose weight and encourage others and help them do the same.

I've set a goal to lose 50 pounds with Medifast. That will put me under the 300 pound mark. It's a very realistic goal. I can do it before 2011 gets here. No waiting for January 1st to make a hollow New Year's resolution.

For me this starts right now. I have at least 2 to 3 weeks of Medifast food in my cupboards. It's time to quit messing around.

By January 1st, 2011 I will be at least 50 pounds lighter.

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Fantasizing About Weight Loss Surgery

2010-08-18T23:07:00.003-04:00

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Sometimes I find myself fantasizing about weight loss surgery. I could never actually get it done-I'm too afraid of the risks involved and I probably couldn't afford it anyway.

You know what else I fantasize about? I fantasize about going to an inpatient rehab center for fat people. I'd love to go to a center in some place like Arizona where I'm served three healthy meals a day and have access to all the weights and exercise equipment I could ever want. I bet those places are really expensive.

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Remember the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet?

2010-08-18T22:49:00.005-04:00

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Do you remember the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet? I read the book back when I was in college. I enjoyed it and I put the guidelines of the book into practice back in college (for a little while at least). I noticed that after a couple days my food cravings were drastically reduced. For me, when I eat carbohydrates during only 1 meal a day, my food cravings go way down. I can't explain why, but it's the truth. It may not be true for everybody, but it's true for me.

The problem is there is always some event coming up that involves alcohol or maybe I ate Mexican food for lunch so I'm not supposed to have carbs for dinner, but I do anyway. I enjoy an occasional Hacienda lunch and I also like a place called Fiesta Tapatia. My problem is that if I have lunch at one of those places, when dinner comes around I still end up eating some carbs. Then I feel like I screwed up and I end up binging.

It's tough. I truly wish that I could view eating as a method of fueling my body instead of as a source of pleasure. Oh well. All I can do is keep working on it.

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A Nice Weight Loss Memory

2010-08-16T22:06:00.005-04:00

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When I was working on my "too fat for" list I was reminded of a nice memory. Being an overweight guy, I have spent much of my life not being able to enjoy some of the fun times in life. One of the things I missed out on a lot was being able to enjoy roller coasters. I have definitely missed out on some trips to Six Flags and Cedar Point.

Back in 2003, I lost a lot of weight. I went to Las Vegas with a bunch of friends and family. My brother and I went on the roller coaster at the New York, New York casino. It was a fun ride, and what I remember most about it is shedding some tears when the ride was over because I was so happy that I fit in the seat and was able to ride the roller coaster. That's a nice memory. I need to create more of them.

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My "Too Fat For" List

2010-08-16T21:51:00.005-04:00

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I have noticed a lot of promos for a new show called Too Fat For 15 lately, and it got me thinking. Besides being too fat for 15 back when I was 15, (I'm currently too fat for 35)what else have I been too fat for at various times in my life?

Here are a few things that come to mind: At various points in my life I've been too fat for movie theater seats, too fat for airplane seats, too fat for booths in restaurants, too fat for dating, too fat for roller coasters, and too fat for stores that don't have the words "big and tall" in them. That's just a partial list, I'm sure. It makes me sad. What a waste.

Right now I weigh about 326 pounds. The most I've ever weighed was 429 pounds, so I have hope that I can go all the way. 226 pounds sounds about right to me. But when I look at that "too fat for" list, it makes me sad.

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Too Fat For 15-I Think I Was

2010-08-15T20:22:00.004-04:00

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Looking back, I think I was too fat for 15, and come to think of it, I'm too fat for 35. I'm a little disappointed because I was looking forward to checking out the tv show Too Fat For 15 on the Style network, but unfortunately I don't get the Style network. I've been seeing a lot of promos for the show lately, and it looks pretty good. Hopefully the Style network will be added to my Directv package soon.

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Looking Forward to the Next Biggest Loser

2010-07-18T21:48:00.004-04:00

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I'm looking forward to the next season of The Biggest Loser. I'm not 100% sure when the next season starts, although I think it is going to be sometime in the fall. I've been a big fan of the show since it started. It's inspirational, and I love to see people who have struggled with weight issues their whole lives finally lose the weight. Although my weight loss hasn't been as fast as the contestants on The Biggest Loser, I hope to join the contestants as another weight loss success story in the near future.

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Tony Horton of P90X

2010-05-08T10:53:00.005-04:00

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The Washington Post recently published an article on Tony Horton, the man who created P90X. If you're not familiar with Horton, he created the P90X workouts, and also leads all the workouts.

The article contains some interesting facts, such as: Horton training rock stars like Tom Petty, Annie Lennox, and Bruce Springsteen, a group of U.S. congressmen-Republicans and Democrats-get together and do P90X together, and Horton is 52 years old. Click here to read the article.

The fact that Tony Horton is 52 years old amazes me. He is probably in better shape than most people in their twenties. Horton has a way of keeping you motivated as you progress through a workout. I'm a little past half-way through P90X, and it has been an enjoyable experience. You work hard and you get results. It's as simple as that.

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P90X-23 Pounds Lost in 4 Weeks!!

2010-04-21T23:42:00.008-04:00

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I recently completed the first 4 weeks of the P90X program. It wasn't easy, but I lost 23 pounds! I guess the key for me was just to do my best during every workout. I modified many of the workouts because I am not ready for them, but I did my best and got through it.

I didn't follow a particular eating plan during the first month, but I am going to delve into the P90X nutrition guide and incorporate that into my daily routine. I believe I need to do that to get the most out of this program. My eating so far has been to consume at least 1,500 calories a day and incorporate better food choices into my life. I ate things like yogurt, almonds, olive oil, green vegetables, and beans throughout the month. I also had an occasional mid-afternoon Medifast shake if I was feeling hungry.

The key to those first 4 weeks is I just stuck with it. I did my best to learn the exercises and do them properly while not over-exerting myself, I began to put better foods into my body, and I made up my mind that I would stick with it. I'm so glad I did!

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How I Lost 30 Pounds in 3 Weeks

2010-04-17T09:40:00.009-04:00

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I have been overweight since I was 9 or 10 years old. I have tried just about every diet out there, as I can guess you probably have as well. I think what lead me to Medifast is you just eat the food that they provide, plus one "lean and green" meal that falls within certain guidelines. I like that idea because it takes the thinking and temptation out of eating. By that I mean that I have always had a hard time just having 1 slice of pizza, or 1 cheeseburger. It's easier for me to have no pizza or cheeseburgers at all.

I had a successful experience with Medifast where I lost 30 pounds in 3 weeks. I started out weighing 388 pounds and three weeks later I weighed 358 pounds. I have read a lot of testimonials where people have lost 20 pounds in their first month, and I think I probably lost those 30 pounds because I was so big to begin with.

I guess the most important factor in helping me lose those 30 pounds was that I was mentally ready to do it. I gave myself a few days to adjust to Medifast and after a few days, my food cravings went almost to zero.

I kept a diary of everything I ate during the first week of this weight loss. Click here to read it. It's funny that as I write this I'm smiling because I'm remembering how I felt after I weighed myself after the first week. I lost 19 pounds that first week, going from 388 pounds to 369 pounds in 1 week! Before I started Medifast, I was probably eating 3 or 4 times more calories than I needed, so after I started Medifast my body had no choice but to let go of some of that excess fat!

I weighed myself this morning, and I weighed-in at 334 pounds. During the time since I lost those 30 pounds, I have kind of been off and on Medifast. Sometimes I have been on the 5 & 1 plan, sometimes I have just had a Medifast shake as a mid-day snack, and some days I don't eat any Medifast meals at all. I still have a lot of weight to lose, but luckily I'm nowhere near 388 pounds anymore. If I could do it all over again, I would have just stayed on the Medifast 5 & 1 plan until I lost all the weight I needed to lose. But as you may know, dieting isn't easy, and you don't always lose the weight in a nice smooth downward path. If you've taken the time to read this, thank you. And if you're in the process of losing weight, or trying to lose weight, good luck! We'll get there!

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Starting P90X

2010-03-21T09:31:00.007-04:00

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I decided it was time for me to get active, and therefore decided to take another shot at completing P90X. Yesterday, I completed the Chest and Back Workout. I just went at my own pace and modified the workout slightly. I made it through the workout, and now it's on to day 2.

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It's Time to Get Moving!

2010-03-17T16:05:00.004-04:00

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I'm ready to begin exercising again. I have always enjoyed exercising, but it's easy to get away from it when you're 100 pounds or so overweight. For me, exercise has never been the problem. The problem has been my inability to control my food intake. Anyway, I've attempted the P90X program before, but I wasn't ready. Now I believe I'm ready, and I'm going to go for it. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Medifast Week One-16 Pounds Lost!

2010-03-03T10:10:00.008-05:00

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Last Wednesday when I started Medifast I weighed 351 pounds. This morning, one week since I started Medifast I weighed 335 pounds. I lost 16 pounds this week!

I don't think I've seen 335 pounds since some time in 2007. For the first time in a long time I think that I am going to be able to reach the 300 pound mark. I don't think I've weighed less than 300 pounds since late 2006 or early 2007.

It wasn't long ago that I felt like I would never weigh less than 300 pounds again. Now I feel like the achievement of weighing less than 300 pounds is right around the corner!

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Tomorrow is the Big Day!

2010-03-02T14:24:00.004-05:00

By tomorrow I will have completed one week of Medifast. I am going to weigh myself and report the results here. Last Wednesday I weighed 351 pounds. Today I weighed 336 pounds! I have lost 15 pounds in 6 days!

After tomorrow I am not going to weigh myself so often, but I knew this week was going to be a great week of weight loss for me, so I couldn't resist getting on the scale.

Come back tomorrow and see how much weight I lost during week one.

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12 Pounds Lost in 4 Days!

2010-02-28T12:58:00.006-05:00

It's day 5 of Medifast 2010 for me, and I'm happy to report that after completing 4 days of the Medifast 5 & 1 plan I've lost 12 pounds!

I weighed 351 pounds on Wednesday, and I'm now down to 339 pounds! I never ever want to see the 340s again. I'm going to plan on being disciplined enough to not weigh myself again until my first "official" weigh-in on this upcoming Wednesday.

I'm now completely in the "craving free" zone. So far my energy has been good and my enthusiasm is sky high. I can't wait until Wednesday!

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Medifast Day 4

2010-02-27T12:24:00.004-05:00

Medifast day 4 is here, and I feel very good. I got home pretty late last night, so I didn't eat my lean and green meal as early as I had planned, but it wasn't a problem. I wasn't hungry at all during the evening.

I'm pretty excited about my upcoming initial weigh-in on Wednesday. My starting weight was 351 pounds, and I am hoping to hit the 335 pound mark on Wednesday.

Last night there was pizza all around me, and while it smelled good, it wasn't tempting at all. I'm only 4 days in and my cravings are squashed!

Right now I feel a sense of relief, like all I have to do is stick to the Medifast plan, which isn't difficult once you get through the first couple days. The relief is that I will soon be able to get back under the 300 pound mark. I want to get under 300 pounds and never see 300 pounds again.

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8 Pounds Lost in 2 Days!

2010-02-26T14:03:00.006-05:00

It's day 3 of Medifast 2010 for me. I weighed myself this morning, and I weighed-in at a cool 343 pounds-down from 351 pounds just 2 days ago!

Now, I'm not going to get overly excited because I'm a big dude, and when you're my size you lose weight very quickly at first. That being said, I'm very pleased and excited because I have no doubt that when I have my first "official" weigh-in, I will be well into the 330s. After all, I know what Medifast can do. Last year I lost 19 pounds in 1 week on Medifast.

I look forward to getting down to the 330s. I haven't seen them in a long time. And once I get there, 300 pounds will be within reach, and it wasn't too long ago that getting under 300 pounds seemed a million miles away!

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The New Medifast Brownies are Good!

2010-02-26T12:00:00.005-05:00

Today I had a brownie for breakfast, and didn't feel guilty about it. It was a Medifast Brownie. I have to say it was very good-it tasted close to most of the other brownies I've ever had in my life. The main difference is this time I had just 1 brownie instead of a whole pan of brownies.

The instructions on the package call for 3 tablespoons of water. Yesterday afternoon I made the brownie exactly as the instructions required, and it was good, but it seemed kind of dry. Today I made the brownie with 5 tablespoons of water, and it was very good, and moist. It looked a lot like the brownie in the picture on the Medifast box.

Anyway, I like the idea of having brownies for breakfast for awhile!

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Medifast 2010 Day 2

2010-02-25T22:31:00.005-05:00

Day 2 of my 2010 Medifast diet is coming to an end. It really wasn't a difficult day. I really didn't have any serious cravings today. The biggest challenge (which really wasn't much of a challenge) was having just one crunch bar or brownie at a time. I had a couple crunch bars today and I also tried Medifast Brownies for the first time (I'll write more about that later). The bars and the brownies tasted very good and I could have eaten more of them, but I just drank plenty of water and I never had any serious urge to overeat.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I'm going to weigh myself. As I get further along on the Medifast plan I am only going to weigh myself once a week, but if past experience with Medifast is any indication, I will have already lost a few pounds by tomorrow morning, and I could use all the positive reinforcement I can get here in the early-going. See you tomorrow:)

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My New Medifast Order Just Arrived!

2010-02-25T14:48:00.003-05:00

I just received my new shipment of Medifast. It got here pretty quick. I ordered Medifast on Monday, and just paid for the normal shipping, which supposedly takes 5-7 days.

I'm looking forward to trying the new Medifast Brownies, as well as the Lemon Meringue and Cinnamon Roll Crunch Bars.

My next meal is going to be a Medifast Brownie. I'll let you know what I think of the brownies shortly.

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I Made it Through Day 1!

2010-02-25T12:33:00.004-05:00

I'm happy to report I made it through Medifast day 1! It was not difficult at all. The only time I felt any cravings was late last night before bed, but they weren't overpowering cravings. I just drank a lot of water and reminded myself that the cravings will soon be gone. From my past experiences with Medifast, I know that the cravings will be reduced to almost nothing by tomorrow.

I was able to avoid all you can eat wing night at Hooter's last night. I planned to eat some chicken at home, but my uncle made a tasty roast, so I had that instead.

One of the biggest challenges for me has always been getting started on a weight loss plan. Once I get started, the momentum builds and things get easier and easier. Thankfully, I've gotten off to a good start with Medifast.

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Today is the Day! Medifast 2010 Day 1

2010-02-24T12:28:00.005-05:00

Well, today is the day. It's Medifast 2010 day 1 for me. My Medifast shipment is due to arrive tomorrow, but I have enough of a supply in my cupboard to get started today. I can't wait anymore, so I am going to get started today.

I weighed in at a cool 351 pounds, which would be awesome if I were 9 feet tall, but I'm afraid I'm only 6'3". I do take some comfort in the fact that last year when I went on Medifast I started out at 388 pounds. Three weeks later I weighed 358 pounds. If I stick to the plan I think the 300 pound mark will very soon be within reach for me for the first time in a long, long time.

Today is a dangerous day for me to begin Medifast, because it's Wednesday, and Wednesday is all you can eat wing night at Hooter's. All you can eat wing night is a favorite of mine, but there comes a time in a person's life when you have to decide if being seriously overweight for the rest of your life is worth the temporary pleasure of all you can eat chicken wings. It is my personal guarantee that I will not set foot into a Hooter's Restaurant tonight. I will however eat some chicken tonight, because I have some chicken breast that I am going to eat with my lean and green meal.

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Tomorrow's Breakfast is Already Made!

2010-02-23T22:58:00.004-05:00

I already made tomorrow's breakfast and actually I made 2 other meals as well. I made a Medifast Dutch Chocolate Shake, French Vanilla Shake, and Cranberry Mango Drink, and put them all in the fridge. The drinks are really good when they're nice and cold. All I have to do tomorrow is get up and drink a shake. I want to make sure that I get off to a good start tomorrow, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a few meals all ready to go. I'll let you know how it works out.

Tomorrow is the Day!

2010-02-23T21:03:00.003-05:00

Well, tomorrow is the day! It will be a few days before my Medifast shipment arrives, but I have a small supply in the cupboard, as well as some Medifast that my mom gave to me (thanks Mom).

I can't wait to get back on the Medifast plan. In 2 or 3 days my cravings will be reduced to almost zero. I have somewhat maintained my weight for awhile now, but I still have a lot to lose. In some ways it's good to know that I have been able to keep my weight somewhat stable. That gives me hope for when I reach my ideal weight(and I will reach my ideal weight)that I can stay at my ideal weight.

I am truly excited about tomorrow. I have lost significant amounts of weight with Medifast before, so I know without a doubt that if I follow the plan, I will lose weight. It's as simple as that. Maybe this summer I could actually use the swimming pool at my apartment complex, where I have lived for over 7 years, and have yet to go near the pool. I have always been afraid the everyone would evacuate the pool area if I took my shirt off:) I was trying to be funny there, but you know what I mean. It would be nice to enjoy more of what summer has to offer.

I think I'm in the right place mentally, and I have no excuses to not follow this thing all the way through. Wish me luck:)

I Just Ordered More Medifast

2010-02-22T13:16:00.005-05:00

I just ordered a two week supply of Medifast. I mixed and matched the shakes, puddings, and bars that I like. I also added Medifast Lemon Meringue Crunch Bars and S'more Crunch Bars. I don't think that I've tried either of those bars before, but they sound good. Medifast also has recently added brownies to the menu, so I bought a couple boxes of those. Who doesn't like having brownies for breakfast?

Last year, I lost 30 pounds in 3 weeks on the Medifast 5 & 1 plan. Right now I weigh probably 8-12 pounds less than I did when I completed Medifast last year. I wish that I was at my ideal weight because I have been maintaining the same weight range for awhile now. Unfortunately, I still have a lot of weight to lose. I need Medifast to get me back on the path to losing weight, and I can't wait 'till my order arrives!

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A New Medifast Discovery

2010-02-10T14:07:00.005-05:00

For the last couple nights I had some Medifast Cream of Broccoli Soup with dinner. I have also been eating some chicken breast. I cooked 4-6 ounces of chicken and cooked the Medifast soup. Then I cut the chicken into little cubes, put it in the soup and heated it up for another minute or so. It was just a simple food combination, but it was pretty good, and satisfying.

The Day After the Super Bowl

2010-02-08T14:24:00.004-05:00

I must admit that this is the first Super Bowl in a long time where I did not indulge in all kinds of junk foods such as chips, burgers, pizza, and alcohol among others. I enjoyed the game and ate a light dinner. Today I feel good: no hangover, no bloating, no feeling like crap, etc.

So, don't beat yourself up if you are on the Medifast plan or any other diet plan and you went off the deep end during the Super Bowl. Today is a new day.

I Hate Food

2010-01-25T15:34:00.001-05:00

I hate food, because I love it. I wish there was no need for us to eat. There is almost nothing that brings me more pleasure than eating. When I get home from work at night, I look forward to eating like it is this big event, like it's the Super Bowl. I wish there was no need to eat. I hate food.

Woman Loses 225 Pounds With Medifast!

2009-11-23T15:49:00.005-05:00

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I came across the inspiring story of Noelie Burke, who lost 225 pounds on the Medifast plan. Burke is someone who struggled with being overweight most of her life and turned to Medifast at the age of 41. There is a good article and video on Burke and another woman's story here. It gives you a quick summary of what Medifast is like. Congratulations Noelie! Your story will inspire many people to lose weight.

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Making the Medifast Vanilla Shake Taste Better

2009-11-10T22:34:00.003-05:00

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I made a few Medifast shakes the other day and put them in the refrigerator so I could drink them later. I drank the vanilla shake earlier today, and I discovered that it tasted much better than when I just mix the shake and drink it right away. You might want to try mixing a few shakes and refrigerating them for later. In my opinion, it makes them taste better.

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Coach Ralph Friedgen Loses 105 Pounds With Medifast!

2009-10-09T15:11:00.005-04:00

Coach Ralph Friedgen Loses 105 Pounds With Medifast!

Maryland head football coach Ralph Friedgen has lost 105 pounds with Medifast! When I first heard about Ralph's weight loss, he had already lost over 80 pounds with Medifast. He has since continued with the plan and has now lost 105 pounds. There is a nice story about Ralph on the Medifast website, where Ralph talks about his experience with Medifast. He gives a great explanation of what it's like to be on the Medifast plan. Click the link below to go to the official Medifast website, and click on the "success stories" link from there. You'll find Ralph's success story, along with a bunch of other impressive Medifast success stories in the "100+ lbs." section.

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Is Rush Limbaugh on Medifast?

2009-10-07T19:29:00.004-04:00

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Is Rush Limbaugh on Medifast?

Those of you who follow politics or watch The Jay Leno Show may have heard about Rush Limbaugh's impressive 82 pound weight loss. Jay didn't really ask Rush the all-important question of how he lost the weight. Those of us who struggle with weight issues may have an interest in a diet or weight loss program that helps someone lose 82 pounds.

I happened to hear Rush talking about how he lost the weight on his radio program one day and he did not mention Medifast. The program he described sounded similar to Medifast-several meals throughout the day and a lack of hunger-but alas the program is not Medifast.

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Scarlett Johannson Loses 14 Pounds?

2009-09-30T12:26:00.004-04:00

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Did Scarlett Johannson lose weight for an upcoming movie role? Yes. Did she lose 14 pounds? She says no. I believe her. She doesn't look like she has 14 pounds to lose. Click here to read the San Francisco Chronicle article.

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Collard Greens and Bacon Grease

2009-09-29T15:53:00.004-04:00

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For the past few days I've been eating pretty strictly low-carb. This morning I had some bacon for breakfast. Later on I caught an episode of Good Times. I'm sure many of you did as well. Who doesn't enjoy a classic episode of Good Times as a part of their daily routine? Anyway, during the show, J.J. (played by Jimmie Walker) made a reference to bacon grease and collard greens. I think he said something like his girlfriend was the bacon grease to his collard greens, or he and his girlfriend go together like bacon grease and collard greens-it was that sort of reference-that collard greens and bacon grease go together. What a coincidence that I had left over bacon grease on my stove, and frozen collard greens in the freezer. For lunch today, I heated up about 3 cups of collard greens in the bacon grease. It was good. I want to give a special thanks to J.J. Evans aka "Kid Dy-no-mite" for giving me the idea.

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Have You Been Watching The Biggest Loser?

2009-09-28T13:00:00.005-04:00

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I have been watching the latest season of The Biggest Loser, and so far I have yet to pick a favorite. At some point in every season I seem to identify with or sympathize with 1 or 2 of the contestants over the others, and begin to root for them. That hasn't happened yet. One thing I've noticed is that Bob and Jillian seem more intense than ever!

Click here to see some videos on the current season including: training tips, episode previews and replays, bonus scenes and more.

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Is Waiting for Weight Loss Surgery Killing Tasmanians?

2009-09-28T12:30:00.006-04:00

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I came across an article at weightlosssurgerychannel.com that claims there is an up to 7 year wait for weight loss surgery in the public health care system of Australia. According to the article, several Tasmanians have died while waiting to have weight loss surgery, while those with private insurance have their surgeries within 3 weeks of their consultations. The video below, courtesy of weightlosssurgerychannel.com, explains the story.

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Rush Limbaugh Loses 82 Pounds!

2009-09-26T12:55:00.003-04:00

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I caught a little bit of the Jay Leno Show the other night. One of Jay's guests was radio commentator Rush Limbaugh. Rush announced that he had lost 82 pounds. Rush looked pretty good. For the time being, all of the Rush haters are going to have to make fun of something else, because the fat jokes no longer apply.

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