by monkeegirl » October 3rd, 2006, 10:04 am
Hello everyone. I am Julie, and I am new to the board, and new to Medifast as of Sunday. So far, I am doing great, and actually very shocked that the foods are so good. I never thought I would be able to follow a plan with shakes and bars. I am finding that way of thinking was wrong.
A very nice customer of mine told me about the Medifast program during a conversation about dieting woes. I have slowly gained about 60 lbs over the past 10 years from pregnancies and health issues. I was telling my customer that I was having a hysterectomy on 9/27/06, and planned to start WW again when I return home. She told me WW never worked for her and she finally found a plan that she is losing weight quickly and her doctor approved---Medifast. I had heard of it, but honestly never considered it as an option. I thought it was unhealthy to consume only premade foods. LOL. After hearing my customer's raves, she has lost over 70 lbs in a very short time--I did some research on the program. On my pre-op appointment with my Dr, he also thought the program would be great for me. So I ordered my foods and they came while I was in the hospital. I just came home on Sunday, and yes, I am feeling pretty terrible from the surgery, but I am following the plan with no issues whatsoever. I am really enjoying the shakes (awesome mixing recipes on this site!) and the bars are very delicious. I am excited to have a goal that I can honestly see myself reaching. It is difficult for me to be on bedrest for so long, but I feel it is a time for me to reflect and really try and change some of my behaviors. I normally am working 24/7 and have three home based businesses that keep me swamped. Now due to my health and recovery from surgery, I am forced to take it easy. So that is what I am doing!
Glad I found this board, this is going to make the program that much easier to follow with all the support!
Thanks again,
Julie
"Life isn't measured by the breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away"