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I-Can-Do-It · by **I-Can-Do-It** » March 11th, 2005, 10:29 am

Hi, my name is Julie and I live in the foothills near Denver, CO. I've been "lurking" here since July and have finally started the program.
I gained most of my weight after having my second child and descending into depression 14 years ago. The depression is under control, but the weight has stayed. I consider myself a food addict and the most appealing thing about Medifast is that it allows me to take a long vacation from food and gain some perspective.

I've read all the FAQ posts and almost all of my questions have been answered. This forum is incredible! I originally purchased Medifast from someone here in CO, but there was no live or online support group. THANK YOU for being here!

Unca_Tim · by **Unca_Tim** » March 11th, 2005, 10:59 am

Hi I-Can and welcome,
Your name says it all. You CAN do it.
Glad you found us. Keep in touch.
Happy Shakin'......
:cheers:

kassilou · by **kassilou** » March 11th, 2005, 1:07 pm

Welcome, Julie! Glad to see you're getting on board with us. :mrgreen:

I'm a recent addition, too, and find that these boards are the best! Being able to come here is making a big difference for me. I haven't *seriously* dieted in years, but I'm in my 6th week now! The support and encouragement here are such a blessing.

Happy shakin'!!

doglover · by **doglover** » March 11th, 2005, 1:11 pm

Hello I-Can-Do-It! And YES YOU CAN! I am so glad you came out and introduced yourself here! Good luck and stay connected as there is really no better place to be on this long, hard journey of ours! The people on this board are so friendly, uplifting and real! We will help you along as we have all been helped! Keep in touch!
Donna :wave:

Nancy · by **Nancy** » March 11th, 2005, 2:16 pm

Dear Julie and Yes, You CAN do it!

During your food-free vacation, we know that you will feel the best you've felt in 14 years AND you'll get rid of those unwanted pounds of flabbage, too!

Glad that you found us and that we have helped to solidify your decision to climb aboard the train to Thinsville!

Chug that water!

by **churcie** » March 11th, 2005, 3:03 pm

Hi there
enjoyed your post I consider myself a food addict too my weight came on after 2 pregnancies and depression

Medifast has worked so far over 50 pounds find out Monday March 14th how many.

I focus on changing me the pounds follow. Success in a shaker jar book is great....emotional tips, planning all about Medifast.....

Glad you are here too....

Gail

Spunky · by **Spunky** » March 11th, 2005, 3:49 pm

Howdy Yes-You-Can-Julie! We are so glad you came in to join the party. One down (14 years under control), one to go (food for health).
You will enjoy this healthy MF plan (vacation from food). We are here to support, listen, and share the road to thinville. Enjoy your journey, and again welcome!

dlr2424 · by **dlr2424** » March 12th, 2005, 1:39 pm

WELCOME JULIE and YES U CAN!!!!!! once your body adjusts to this healthy way of eating you will be surprised at how awesome you will feel...For me I know alot of my blue feelings were directly related to the foods I ate and what they did to my body...MF is so nutritonal..healthy...and can I mention SIMPLE....looking forward to sharing this journey with you

Donna...dlr2424

hal1031 · by **hal1031** » March 12th, 2005, 2:59 pm

Hi Julie,
I am starting tomorrow, so we can track our progress together.

I am anxious to hear how your first days are going.

hal1031

Nancy · by **Nancy** » March 13th, 2005, 3:35 pm

Hi, Hal and Julie ~

We're glad to have you join us.

re:

I focus on changing me

Churchie, I like your comment about how you are working on changing you - if we don't change, we will go back to our former foody ways and our weight will return. You are right, we need to make changes in ourselves - how we view food, when we eat, what we eat. To make our new healthy weight permanent, it takes new healthy eating habits.

Best of health to all of you!

chickbb · by **chickbb** » March 13th, 2005, 4:38 pm

I STARTED MF 7 WKS AGO AT 242LBS. I HAVE LOST 31 LBS :dance:

I LOVE THIS PROGRAM !!!! I FEEL SO MUCH ENERGY AND NO HUNGER !!! (WELL AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS) MY GOAL IS 20LBS AT A TIME UNTIL I REACH 145 ISH. I'M 36 AND 5'8". I PUT THE WEIGHT ON WITH MY 2ND BABY 7YRS AGO, THEN BATTLED DEPRESSION TOO. THE MEDS REALLY PUT ON WEIGHT. I HAVE TRIED EVERY DIET, WORKING OUT 2HRS A DAY, AND COULDN'T LOSE MORE THAN 2LBS!!!! i'M GETTING MARRIED ON APRIL 29TH AND HOPE TO LOSE ANOTHER 20 BY THEN. ON AVE. I'M STILL LOSING 4LBS AWEEK. SO I'M REALLY PUMPED UP !!!

scrabbler7 · by **scrabbler7** » March 13th, 2005, 5:21 pm

Hi there Julie and Chickbb - just wanted to add my hellos and welcomes along with everyone else.

Glad to have you along.

BerkshireGrl · by **BerkshireGrl** » March 13th, 2005, 5:22 pm

Chickbb,

Hi there! WELCOME! Medifast is the best thing ever... I am back on it and looking to lose 56 pounds more. Like you, I am 5'8" - us tall chicks gotta stick together! :lol:

though there are a lot of taller women on here! (Maybe MF will make me sprout up a couple more inches... that would rock!)

We are glad to have all your newbies here, full of passion and energy! 31 pounds in 7 weeks is INCREDIBLE! WOW!

Stick with us, kid, and we will get you even trimmer for that April wedding!

cthrn007 · by **cthrn007** » March 13th, 2005, 5:30 pm

Welcome ladies! You both sound like you are well on your way to success already!! Congratulations and keep up the great work and great attitudes!!

Julie - not only CAN you do it - you already ARE doing it!! :thumbsup:

chickbb - ger ready to be one HOT Chick...bb!! :whistle:

Shake it like ya' mean it!
~C

chickbb · by **chickbb** » March 13th, 2005, 5:42 pm

Thank you for all the encouragement!!! You are all wonderful !!! It's a great voyage.

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