The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[jene115]

I'm new here and will be starting on MediFast next weekend. I just ordered 4 weeks of food and expect it to arrive by Wednesday.

I was on MediFast in 1987 and did very well on it, but missed chewing. Now that there's chili and bars and puddings, I don't see that being a problem anymore.

I have a question. I place my order under another "site" with another advisor but this forum is a lot more active. Can I order from both sites, or do I need to be "loyal" to one?

I have a ton of weight to lose and am looking forward to getting to the "other side."

Glad to be here!

Jen

[raederle]

Hey Jen-- Just wanted to tell you that I'm sure Nancy and Terry (the health advisors who host this forum) can answer your question in a jiff; they're both in Baltimore for an MF meeting, but they'll be back very soon!

I used to order direct from the Medifast site, but signed up with Nancy because I was so happy with the support and advice I found here. I pay the same exact prices, but I figured I'd rather give Nancy the business in return for how much I rely on this site!

Anyhoo, Nancy will know what the story is when she gets back. In the mean time, congratulations on coming back to MF! I can't imagine doing it with shakes only, but I know many here have done that. If you had success in 1987 with no solid food, I'm sure you'll be able to kick butt this time!

Best,
Rae

[jene115]

Thanks Rae! Actually, I already set up my order on Autoship on the 15th of the month starting next month, but I believe I can cancel that and start over through makemethinner, rather than the one I ordered through. It was the first site I found, but the support forum over there is not active at all and goodness knows I need support!

I know I can do the complete program because of the soups and puddings and bars and chili. I don't think I could drink only shakes all day. I am a little worried about the very low calorie level, but I know my body will adjust. The 5 and 1 wouldn't work for me because, being single, I do not cook for myself and that's how I got into this predicament. Fast food is convenient, but it's a killer and to be honest, I'm sick to death of all of it. I have it all planned out now. Shake for my first meal, shake for the second meal, soup or chili for lunch, bar in the afternoon, then a shake for dinner and if I'm still hungry, another shake or pudding before bed. I am going to buy some celery too because I not only want the veggies, I also need the crunch that celery provides. I know with the added food choices on the complete program I can do it. If I did all shakes only, I would get bored too easily. I may do a few shakes only some days though and plan on buying extra boxes.

I am so looking forward to this. Back in 1987, I lost 11 pounds my first week and I wasn't near as heavy then as I am now. I am one of these people who needs to see results in the beginning. I can deal with plateaus, but just let me see some initial progress!

[raederle]

If you like dill pickles, you could stock up on those, too, for a good crunch. You can have 2 spears a day on top of the 3 stalks of celery. And don't forget bouillion and MF Fast Soups!

If you get sick of doing the shakes/supplements alone and want to try incorporating a meal on a 5 & 1 plan, you could always try the Essential One "instant foods." MF makes a chicken salad and tuna salad that you can pop right out of the shelf-stable bag (no fridge required), and they also have chicken breasts and burger patties that you "cook" by simply adding some hot water. If you can manage that, and grab a bag of pre-cut and pre-washed salad greens at the grocery store, you'd really be "cookin'"! Well, almost...

Just a thought if you start to want to incorporate some more munchable stuff but don't want to trust yourself to make "real" food from scratch!

[jene115]

I may do the 5 and 1 down the road, but I want to start all on the complete program.

I don't like dill pickles at all. I would rather eat dust! I will, however, order some fast soups and crackers. I can't do bullion because of my edema. I have to watch the sodium for that and my high BP. I suspect that I will be off meds soon though and that will be a happy day!

I read in the FAQs that some people do the complete program during the week and the 5 and 1 during the weekends. I think that will work better for me once I get some weight off and feel more confident about eating "real" food. I will have to see how it goes.

Do people really eat dill pickles?

[raederle]

LOL... I looooove dill pickles! When I was a kid I used to drink the brine right out of the jar when the pickles were all gone! (I admit, I sometimes still think about it now...)

[jene115]

LOL, I wish I did like them, it would give me an alternative "crunch." There are several foods I can't eat because they make me ill -- yogurt (makes me gag) and mushrooms (I get nauseous smelling them cook and just think they are overall grotesque.

I love baby gherkins though, wouldn't you know?

[monkeymom]

Oh wow.......dill pickles, that's what I forgot to get when I was stocking up on my supplies. Thanks for bringing that up rae, I love them!!

I'm just starting here too Jene.......day 3 today, all is going very well

Keep reading here and get as much info and as prepared as you can be before you start, I know all the info and recipes on here have been very helpful in my first few days.

I love your scale in your sig line........where do you find those things, if you don't mind me asking? (computer dummy here )

Thanks......and good luck.......Vicki

[itsgonnaworkthistime]

Hi Jen,

Go to the Lean Cuisine Forum and look at the subject: I Found a GREAT snack!

Sounds like they have found a bread and butter and a sweet pickle that are MF compliant.

hope that helps.

Maura

[jene115]

Thanks Maura, I'll check that out when I'm craving pickles. Right now, I just want my order to get here!