The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[amy]

Hi,
I started medifast Monday. Mon/tues I had 100% days with the 5 and 1 plan. then Wed I went off and ate 3,000 calories total. Did better yesterday, went off but not as bad and ate 1,450. I am at 1,500 today and won't eat fo the rest of the day.

I think the 5 and 1 may be too hard for me now and the idea of preparing and eating my real meal is a trigger for me.

I currently weigh 245 and want to get to 125.

I need to lose a lot in the next 6 weeks because I am seeing my brother and other relatives for the first time in 8 years (long story there) and last time I saw him I weighed 170.

I'm wondering if I might have an easier time on the full fast for the next 6 weeks?

Also, what blood tests did you all get for the full fast? My DH is a physician (internist) but not too familiar with medifast. However, he is supportive of me doing whatever I feel is best as long as I consume the minimum of 5-6 supplements a day.

He checked my BP and heart/simple exam and said he would order a complete panel (whatever that means?) Is there something special that your Dr's ordered that I should tell him?

Also,- and I'm hoping someone can help me here- my biggest challenge is I'm a stay at home mom of 4 young kids so there is no way I can avoid food prep or my kids would starve! So I'm in the kitchen all the time preparing snacks etc for them. Thats kind of why I'm thinking full fast may be better. I'm I'm of the mindframe that I won't even take one bite it may be easier than taking a bite here and there.

For a full fast would this work:

4 shakes,
1 soup with medifast crackers
1 medifast bar

I am going to use the 70 shakes because I workout a lot. So it would be a total of 710 calories a day and only eating medifast stuff.

I am so frustrated with how large I let myself get. I was 125 when I got married 9 years ago! And I was thin my whole life until I get pregnant with my first child. I gained 65 lbs with EACH of my 4 kids and never lost it all and now my youngest is 7 months and I am left with 120 lbs of FAT.

Thank you in advance for answering!

[Carrie]

Hi Amy,
Whew, I got tired just reading your post - you've got a lot to deal with right now.

The best thing I can tell you at this stage is to read through that section of FAQ's and New to Medifast stuff. It will answer a lot of your questions.

Next, spend time here, read through old posts and learn from our mistakes.

Make sure you have a meal every 3 hours, and have an extra meal if you need it.

You posted this in the afternoon and said that you won't eat anything for the rest of the day - hopefully you mean you're still going to have your MF meals, YOU NEED THEM on schedule.

Try not to focus too much on losing weight for seeing your brother. This isn't about your brother, it's about you, and losing weight healthfully.

Make a commitment to eat only MF meals, and stick with it long enough to see your weight start to drop, then you'll be encouraged to continue.

Don't give up our yourself, keep trying. Come here for support, we're all in this together.

[explorthis]

Amy, hello! Welcome to the forum. Carrie said about everything you could ask for, epically the FAQ section, click here: http://www.makemethinner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=566 (if you have not seen it already)

There is no magic potion that will keep you from eating; it is about 80% mental. The remaining 20% is the ketosis your body (if you stick with it) goes into after about day 4-5. It does work. The hunger pains will subside. Part/most of your problem, please correct me if I am wrong, you are used to eating what you want, when you want. Especially with 4 kids ALWAYS eating, (I have 2 and this is impossible – I could not imagine 4 to feed let alone myself) always hungry. I can hear it now. I AM HUNGRY! This burden in itself has to be hard. I commend you. So, assuming since you are the “Mom” and you have to do all the kid-maintenance, I suggest (only if you feel you can) the full fast. Your suggested list above is a great start. This way just like you said, no bites are easier than a bite here and there. Again, only if you feel strong enough.

Carrie also said; don’t race for the 6 weeks to please a relative, or to try and race, it just plain is too hard. We have preached, and it is true, we did not gain all this weight over night, thus it will not come off overnight. Give it a chance; look at the entire picture, though hard at this point, since you are just beginning. Medifast will work, I promise. I lost 113 pounds 7+ months ago, (full fasting) and it is staying off forever! You can have this also, but it will take a little time. Just remember you need to be faithful.

Eating the wrong items (non lean/green) defeats the entire purpose of Medifast. Medifast not only puts you into ketosis, it additionally lowers the calories you consume to virtually 0, enough to keep you alive, and allowing the weight to come off properly FOR GOOD.

I promise, with support, and a little faithfulness, you will succeed. We are here for you, to help and answer all of your questions.

Again, welcome…..

-Mike

[amy]

Thanks so much for your replies.

I am impressed with your ongoing progress Carrie.

And Mike- WOW!!

I'm looking forward to being a big loser like you two

Tommorow I WILL be 100%!

[Carrie]

Hi Amy,
Let us know how you're doing on those first few 'icky' days. STAY TOUGH!
Carrie

[Jeanette]

Hi Amy--sorry I am late with the welcome!

[amy]

Thanks Jeanette. Before I had the courage to post and to order medifast ,I was looking at this site and I saw your photo on that part of the forum. You are doing great!

Well its 2:19 here on the east coast and I just realized I only had 2 shakes today so I'm gonna go have my 1 bar for the day. Great sign that I forgot what time it was.

Today is the day I will be 100% and take it one day at a time. I KNOW once I make it past 3, I will have to resolve to continue. Today is the day

[Echo]

Amy, I commend you for taking the initiative to take control of your health and set a good example for your children. This isn't easy, you need to be true to your plan and have support to lose the weight.

Make sure you have your supplements on a regular schedule, if you go too long you are at a greater risk of having something not on the plan. Your kids may have trouble with this, but get the food that tempts you out of the house, if it isn't there you can't eat it.

Don't forget the broth, pickles and celery that is allowed (check out the FAQ). Drink at least 64 oz of water a day. I also recommend diet green tea to help increase your metabolism and decrease cravings.

If you stay on the plan you will see results and that makes it easier to keep going. Lastly, check in to the forum often. We are all in the same boat and we won't let you go overboard.

Echo

[need2succeed]

My advice?

Always make all 5 of your shakes in the morning, and carry them around with you. It really helps during those weak moments.

[Lois]

When you feel weak...tempted...ready to quit...log in here and get your spirits lifted!! Honestly, it WORKS!!! I could NOT do this without the friendship, comraderie, honesty, inspiration and humor on this BB!

Lois

[explorthis]

and humor

Medi-cream? Medi-pops?
Oh, I thought someone was calling the "Good Humor" man..... Sorry.

Bowing out now.

-Mike