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Postby doglover » March 28th, 2005, 11:41 am

Ok men, you don't need to read!

Women out there. I am a bit freaking out as I am about 5 days late! My hubby thinks it is the very low calorie input. Can anyone ease my mind that they had lapses or missed their cycle because of MF? I started 2/7 and did have a cycle in Feb but none so far in March.

Do I need to run to the drug store?????

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Postby junglejane » March 28th, 2005, 11:49 am

Any time I've questioned it, I ran to the drug store. It just made me feel better either way. If it takes 10 bucks to ease your mind it is worth it. I actually had the opposite problem with medifast. I had 2 periods in the first 5 weeks. Weird. I have heard others talk about having the same problem as you though. It sounds like it is pretty common but I still recomend the old reliable home test just to be safe. Our bodies are soooo complicated sometimes aren't they?
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Postby raederle » March 28th, 2005, 11:54 am

I agree with Jane-- if you're freaking out, the $10 is worth it! I do know that because fat cells store estrogen, and because the estrogen is released along with the fat on MF, screwy things can happen with our cycles. But if you don't want to wait around and cause yourself unnecessary worry, maybe the home test is the way to go.
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Postby Helen » April 5th, 2005, 11:32 pm

i wouldnt worry too much. my period wa 10 days late but it finally came. i never thought ild be so excited to see my period. but it wasnt long before i hated it again. this is for those who know they arent preggers. like i was 110% sure i wasnt so i knew it was the diet. good luck!
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Postby bikipatra » April 6th, 2005, 6:23 am

I am 6 days late and very bloated. The twins ache. I am going to the doctor today so I will save myself the 10 bucks.
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Postby junglejane » April 6th, 2005, 7:12 am

The twins! Too funny! Actually, my "twins" ache too. (sorry guys) :oops:
I think it is due to the estrogen changes. I know I'm not pregnant so I was really surprised by this side effect. We girls get some weird stuff going on in us on MF. :roll:
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Postby dlr2424 » April 6th, 2005, 10:01 am

" The Twins"..... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
You guys come up with some pretty funny ones...!!!!

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Postby chickbb » April 6th, 2005, 10:23 am

I have been having 2 periods / month since I started MF in jan. My doctor said that it was quite normal to have changes in your cycle on a diet like MF. The low calorie and losing fat effects our hormones. I think that the hormones are stored in fat and when we lose FAT, we release the hormones ....CAUSING HAVOC !!!!! Good luck at the doctors !!!!
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Postby SunnyV » April 6th, 2005, 3:09 pm

Ok, I'm glad to hear the general consensus-I'm one of many who are having fruity cycles! I have (sigh) been on a cycle for almost 3 weeks-time to see the doc for suggestions to stop the madness. And yes, the girls are tender too! Donna, I'm certain that it's the hormonal changes in your bod, but for safety's sake-run to the drug store and to your physician if company doesn't arrive soon!

Ok, I need to whine also....I have been 100% compliant and have lost .50 lbs this week-That's just wrong! :x I know to expect plateaus, but how is this possible?! I'm a large woman (but getting smaller all the time) and can't imagine why with this little caloric intake I'm not losing......... :cry: The book everyone mentions, "Success in a Shaker Jar" where can I purchase it? 24K wrote that everyone on Medifast should read it, and many in the Forum have agreed with her.

One more thing-I would love to read how Nancy did it-her routine, exercise habits-her ups and downs. Is this posted somewhere on the Forum?

I'm finished rambling-if you read this anyone, forgive me! :?

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Postby 24KaratGold » April 6th, 2005, 3:22 pm

I feel for ya, Sunny; I lost just half a pound this past week, too. Sometimes the body just needs to readjust for a bit. The same thing happened to me at weeks 4 and 5, and then I started having much bigger (3-4 pounds) weekly losses again.

You can buy the Success book wherever you buy your Medifast products. If you don't have a relationship with a Health Adviser, you might adopt one of Nancy's crew, and order through the TSFL website here:
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Postby kassilou » April 6th, 2005, 3:27 pm

Hi, Sunny. I think the book is only available through MF or Take Shape. You should be able to add it to your order when you buy your food.

I understand about the plateaus! I have been at the same weight for 5 days. :x It is sooooo frustrating! But, I've been throwing clothes away, so I have no choice but to keep on going so I can wear the smaller clothes I have waiting for me. :lol: I've read the book, and I know that there is NO WAY I cannot lose....eventually. This is also a weight I was at for a while, so I guess that could make me plateau, too.

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Postby dlr2424 » April 6th, 2005, 4:00 pm

Viv....hang in there...give yourself a high five for your compliancy.. :thumbup: ....that is certainly to be admired........Now this is easier said than done ..but try to not focus on the number of the scale... :( ......I can all to well relate and empathize with you ....:hug:....it STINKS to see such little activity......however your skinny inner self is starting to emerge and is now battleing with the cranky disobedient metabolisim.... :twisted: ....in no time at all ...skinny will win... :yay: ...Now...I feel I am the QUEEN of small losses......it has been 8 weeks today...always 100 % compliant.... and so far am down 18.6 lbs.......Now...that's no record breaking news......It's not even 10 lbs a month.... :roll: .....BUT it is 18.6 lbs less... :yes: ...I feel great ...i'm learning alot....and I will reach goal ..I too wish it were sooner than later.....maybe for me it's a test of faith....whatever.... I refuse to let it get to me...and just thank God for the strength he provides me along this journey... :stroll:...Keep up the great work!!!!
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Postby doglover » April 6th, 2005, 4:18 pm

I never did get the pregnancy test but did finally get "the visitor"! I was really worried there for a bit bec. I had NO symptoms of "the visitor" at all! But alas, she did come! Good luck to the rest of you. I am thrilled to hear others are irregular in the slow way! Sorry to all those who are on extra load!
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Postby raederle » April 6th, 2005, 5:20 pm

Phew! I was actually thinking about you today, but didn't want to pry and ask, "Hey, so are you preggers or what???" ;) You're right, though-- a late period is far better than 2 a month! Yikes!
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Postby 24KaratGold » April 6th, 2005, 5:23 pm

raederle wrote:Phew! I was actually thinking about you today, but didn't want to pry and ask, "Hey, so are you preggers or what???" ;)


Heh. I was thinking the same exact thing....
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