Hi all. I've just bitten the bullet and placed my order for a month's worth of Medifast products (yesterday). I have to say that this forum went a huge way toward convincing me to go for it. When I was researching Medifast I read quite a bit here and it looks like it's working well for many of you. I really couldn't find any place online with "nightmare stories" about it (and believe me, I looked!)
I won't bore you with the details of my diet history. Like many of you, I'm sure, I've been on every diet imaginable over the course of my adult life. I've had some major successes but they've never been lasting. About 6 years ago, I lost 95 lbs in 6 months. And gained it all back. A year ago, I lost 83 lbs and gained it all back. Right now I'm again at my highest weight (over 350 lbs but hopefully less than 400 lbs -- I know for sure next week when my new scale arrives).
To be honest, I'm not looking at Medifast as a long-term diet. (Of course, you guys feel free to try to change my mind). My plan is to use it for 30 days to "kick-start" me back into weight loss. I simply feel so huge and tired and unmotivated that I've been unable to do anything to restart my weight loss. I'm hoping a fast, sharp weight loss will help motivate me.
Unfortunately I'm 39 years old and years of being so overweight are starting to take their toll. My knees often hurt when I walk for too long. I have no problem walking up short flights of stairs (yet) but walking down them requires takig one step at a time and holding tight to the railing to protect my knees. I'm too young for this and I have to do something or watch my body continue to break down under the weight of all it has to carry each day. Something has to be done NOW. It's only going to get worse for me.
So... my products should be here Wednesday. I'm planning to start the program next Thursday or Friday. I would appreciate any suggestions you might have for a newbie.
Thanks for a great forum. I hope I haven't broken ettiquette or shared too much too early. I look forward to talking with you all and sharing in your support for one another.
--luna