Disclosure: I receive free product in order to evaluate and comment on my experiences on the Medifast Program. Medifast products and the Medifast Program are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or illness. Any medical improvements noted while on the program are related to weight loss in general, and not to Medifast products or programs.
I am pleased and excited to announce to all of you that I am now an Official Medifast Blogger! Yes!!! This is something I have been dreaming of. If you are a long time reader you know I have always struggled with Weight Gain and Weight Loss. It is a bad battle that I have NOT won yet. BUT friends, this time with the help of Medifast, my personal health coach Alex, and a great Medifast blogger community I am feeling empowered and motivated to make this my LAST weight loss journey.
To be honest, I am embarrassed that I am starting this journey yet again. I feel like I have let you, my readers down and also myself and family down. I do not like feeling like a failure so I am taking one step at a time and making this a WIN this time.
I have done Medifast before and it worked!! Seriously, it was the best thing I did for myself about 3 years ago BUT then life happened. Another pregnancy, new baby, a surgery for me, and a MAJOR life change and surgery for Jeremy. Look life…chill out, now it is time for ME to take care of ME!
I really look forward to sharing this journey with you all and I really want you to all push me to do the very best at staying on track and motivated. I will be giving weekly updates on my weight loss and emotions.
Fast Results: I need results for my motivation! Pure and simple. I want to see those numbers drop, I want my pants to fit better! I want to feel confident. The end of 2014 is nearing, I do not want to go into another year feeling unhealthy and fat.
Easy Meal Prep: 6am comes so early on work days. The idea of prepping meals is exhausting. Medifast makes that 6am thinking go away. Simply pack up my meals for the day and I am good to go!
Simple Meal Plan: I still get to eat a “real” dinner with my family. For this plan you have 5 Medifast meals and 1 Lean and Green meal a day. I eat 4 of those Medifast meals at work, then come home for my Lean and Green with my family and then before bed have one more Medifast meal. Eating about every 2-3 hours through out the day really helps me stay on track.
Satisfying: I am not hungry and I am not searching for food at work because I am bored. Eating every 2-3 hours gets me through the work day. I have upped my water intake as well, which keeps those cravings away.
It works for me: This might not be ideal for everyone and my logic might not be your logic but it is what I need right now. I love the small meals and easy planning. Perfect for my lifestyle!
My Goals on Medifast:
Honestly, I have about 100 pounds that need to move to a different planet but I want to start with SMALL attainable goals to keep my motivation going. Along the way I will reevaluate my progress and make adjustments if necessary.
For my own disclosure and authenticity I would like to share the picture I sent off to Medifast when asked. This is at my heaviest. Not happy with it but it is real!
Goal 1 – To make Medifast a new habit (21 days!) Started the program on 7/20/2014 – stay on plan until 8/10/2014!!
Goal 2 – 20 pounds gone
Goal 3 – 30 pounds gone
Goal 4 – 50 pounds gone
Goal 5 -60 pounds gone
Start a new journey and save some money while doing it!
Medifast has some deals for you! If you use my code, OURSTORY15, you can receive $15 off an order of $150 or more. Or, use code OURSTORY28 to receive 28 free meals (a $67 value!) with your purchase of $250+.
Limit one per customer. The OURSTORY28 code is limited to new customers only and not valid with prior purchases, Medifast Advantage, or any other promotions or discounts.
Both codes expire on 12/31/2014. See website for complete details on program and discounts. Consult your physician before beginning a weight-loss program.
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Are you writing about your Medifast journey? If so link up!! Let’s motivate each other!!
I've considered Medifast because I hear they have some of the best food as far as diet food plans go! Something I NEED to be able to diet is food I can actually stand to eat!
I have never heard of Medifast before. See, if I had done this program before, it wouldn't work for me again. Everything I have tried in the past that works, once I gain weight back (pregnancy is the big culprit for that) I can never use the same plan again. I don't understand why. Thanks for sharing.
I've considered Medifast because I hear they have some of the best food as far as diet food plans go! Something I NEED to be able to diet is food I can actually stand to eat!
This is the first time I've heard of Medifast. Thanks for the introduction of the program!
I have never heard of Medifast before. See, if I had done this program before, it wouldn't work for me again. Everything I have tried in the past that works, once I gain weight back (pregnancy is the big culprit for that) I can never use the same plan again. I don't understand why.
Thanks for sharing.
I can't wait to watch your journey with Medifast!