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Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » July 13th, 2007, 8:32 pm

I checked out the website for the book, and looks like something I would really enjoy.
Basically I read about everything I get my hands on about maintaining and eating healthfully.
Most of it has some very helpful things.
BTW, GRAYSON, I don't think I've read any of your posts, but you have lost a tremendous amount of weight. Congratulations!
Thanks for the info, ROBIN. I hope to find the book.

DogMa · by **DogMa** » July 14th, 2007, 5:59 am

It's not out till the end of the month, Lizabette. I think the release date is the 24th. So far, I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

But Grayson, it does seem to be focused more on women. I think there is plenty in there that applies to everyone, but almost all the examples she gives are women.

DogMa · by **DogMa** » August 16th, 2007, 10:07 am

I thought I'd leave a quick post here, for those who don't read the journals. Yesterday marked my one-year maintenance anniversary, so I figure it's appropriate to note that here.

So here it is, a year later. I fluctuate, of course, but I'm about 2 pounds above where I was when I finished. I've gained quite a bit of muscle, though, so I think that more than accounts for it. I work out daily - usually twice a day and sometimes (on weightlifting days), three times a day. I run (or jog), something I never in a million years thought I would do. I didn't even run as a child.

I still fit in the same size 6, although I'd still like to lose some body fat and maybe drop one more size. Hasn't happened in a year, though, so I'm not sure it ever will. Doesn't mean I won't keep trying, though.

Anyway, that's about it. There IS life after Medifast. I know that some maintainers (at least the ones on this forum) still eat Medifast products much of the time. I choose not to, for a variety of reasons. In fact, I haven't had a Medifast product in months and recently gave away my stash (except the soy crisps, because I like them and I might as well use them up). Instead I try to eat whole, natural foods as much as possible (eggs and egg whites, chicken and turkey breast, fish, limited fruit, etc.). I eat sugar or fatty foods only VERY occasionally; even though I used to adore fast food, I've had it once in the past year, and only because it was the only thing available. My daily indulgence is two no-sugar-added Fudgsicles, but lately I'm starting to skip some of those, even.

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » August 16th, 2007, 1:26 pm

Again, ROBIN!!!
I'm tagging along not far behind you on the one year maintenance in two weeks.
I mostly do natural foods also, with a MF shake or cocoa when I need a little extra snack.
I still think we need a special medallion for one year maintainers...maybe I can come up with one...
We should be very proud of ourselves, and of course we are!

DogMa · by **DogMa** » August 17th, 2007, 5:45 am

Lizabette, we need to have a virtual party in a couple weeks when you get here, too. Salads and soy crisps for everyone!

Lauren · by **Lauren** » August 17th, 2007, 6:21 am

Well, I don't really eat soy crisps, but I eat a TON of salads...can I join in on the party when I get to a year too??! Pretty please, with a cherry on top? Um, a real cherry, not a fake sugary marachino cherry...

Lauren

Elizabeth · by **Elizabeth** » August 17th, 2007, 6:22 am

This is so inspiring ladies! Congratulations! It is so inspiring because you people have not only taken the extra weight off to an appropriate BMI/weight but you have actually learned to keep it off and have. I definately think you need a special recognition for maintaining and every year of this is another huge success. Thank you so much for sharing this and and showing us readers that it can actually be done.

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » August 17th, 2007, 7:21 am

ROBIN and LAUREN, Could we get away with this just once? With UNCA buying?
Oops! Only kidding, ELIZABETH!

Unca_Tim · by **Unca_Tim** » August 17th, 2007, 9:21 am

Lizabette wrote:With UNCA buying?

How'd I get in on this?

Diana · by **Diana** » August 18th, 2007, 12:45 am

Happy anniversary, Robin! :you:

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » August 18th, 2007, 7:48 am

Unca_Tim wrote:
Lizabette wrote:With UNCA buying?

How'd I get in on this?

Hadn't heard from you in a while, and just wanted to get a rise outa you!
What do you think about a special medallion for us over-one-year maintainers?
(Like All Star Maintainers, or som'pin like that?)

Serendipity · by **Serendipity** » August 18th, 2007, 8:06 am

Pretty please, with a cherry on top? Um, a real cherry, not a fake sugary marachino cherry...

Me too, me too!

ChynnaDoll · by **ChynnaDoll** » August 19th, 2007, 11:58 am

I totally agree!!! You ALL should be "specially" recognized for your AWSOME achievement, you certainly DERSERVE it :-P

.....and me, i'm just starting and already i have LOST my Medallion that my sweetpea so lovingly graced me with:+(..i want it BACKKKKKK(tears are flowing)

Keep up the GREAT work ladies:+)

Love,
Chynna

Unca_Tim · by **Unca_Tim** » August 20th, 2007, 8:59 am

Lizabette wrote:
What do you think about a special medallion for us over-one-year maintainers?

Sounds good. Be nice if we could design one of the tickers to automatically update it.

Serendipity · by **Serendipity** » August 20th, 2007, 9:16 am

I think we should each wear a tiara in real life and bebes could photo shop them to our avatars. :mrgreen:

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