HI all! Just wanted to stick my head in and say Hi! I have been reading alot of the posts here the last couple of days and learning alot from your experiences. I did a VLCD about 4 years ago and lost 30 pounds in 3 months. Then my DH had some severe health problems for the next 18 months (we almost lost him 3 times) so my needs came in a very distant second place. Thankfully he is all better now and it is back to me! In the meantime I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure so the weight has got to go in hopes of being much healthier and getting off the meds!
My income is rather tight from the DH health issues so I have been doing a plan on my own (insurance will not pay for weight loss programs) with New Lifestyles. My physician will check my levels every 3 months when I go in for routine bloodwork. Thanks to Missy's post, I will be changing my next order and getting my product from Wonder Slim! (thanks again for the help!)
Thanks for all the wonderful thoughts and ideas you put forth. They really are helping me!

Jacque

Good morning All,

I'm really bummed this morning. I feel like a real wuss for having to modify the 30 Day Shred so much because of my knee. I hate when my body fails me...it's just a reminder of just how much getting old sucks! And then I wake up this morning and my weight is up 1.5 lbs. for no reason. I have been POP, so I'm sure it has to be water...but I just didn't need to see that this morning. I know...gee...I'm a real rey of sunshine this morning....NOT!

Anyway...
Welcome to jakebabe! Hope the Wonder Slim works well for you! It sure seems to have done wonders for Missy!

Have a great OP day!

DJ

DJay- I will definitely be here chatting alot once I get started. I'm sure I will have tons of questions! What is the "30 day shred"?

Also, any suggestions for a good digital scale that weighs to the tenths of a pound? I'm going to get one at Bed Bath & Beyond.

Lastly, is there any discount to be had if ordering just the 2 week variety pack?

I love this website! I'm already addicted.

P.S. Why does Medifast have its own sub-forum? Is it because there's alot of users on the site, or some other reason?

Woah! Jacque, your pic has pushed the whole thread really far width-wise. Would you mind making it a bit smaller so we don't have to scroll left-right (or maybe it's just me). Anyway .... WELCOME!

Djay, any weight gain is a bummer, so here's a for you.

Guys/gals - I'm FREAKING out .... there was a problem with my next order and now it won't arrive until next Tues or Wednesday at the earliest. I run out of shakes on Friday!!!! I said to the guy on the phone, "oh no, I'll have to eat food" LOL. I'm so upset to go off program. The faster shipping was over $50 and we're just too broke to pay that (just paying for the order itself was a huge struggle with DH and I don't blame him because money's really tight ... I basically spent some of the money we borrowed from his parents to get us by this month ).

So, I'm going to have to suck it up and make sure to gain NOTHING while I wait (maybe I can keep losing if I'm really, really good), but calorie counting sucks and I'm ALWAYS hungry when I do it that way, so I'm bummed and anticipating being VERY moody.

Anyway, how's everyone else? Missy, thinking about you girl. Susan, shout-out. Ashley, welcome.

Hi Everyone,
I haven't been on here in a few days but I have been OP.
Had a crazy weekend and a very busy Monday. I sure am hoping I show a loss on Saturday when I weigh in. Had a very small loss last week but I knew why, remember we talked of ovulation? This week better be a few pounds.
Us woman sure have a lot to deal with through the month dont we?

I figured out how to get the photo to go away but now my weight tracker is not showing up. GRRRRRR! Sorry for the temp. mess up!

Jacque

Hey, Ashley... I have a WW digital scale, from costco for $20. It works so good, you can really count on WW. Also, wine is just a contradiction for any diet. Its absolutly fine in moderation for maitenance, but just think of the *empty* calories...
Jacque, something in your post is warping my screen and I cant even see it! It looks like some kind of picture or something, anyways, its huge, I cant see it and its making the whole page gigantic! Just to let you know...
Jacque, I love wonderslim, and I love the chicken noodle soup! and I like the beefsteak.
Speaking of Loving things... I am loving my weight! this morning, (drumroll please)....................................... *BAM* 188.9! I am cleared of the 190's! I am down 30 and a half pounds! I am loving life (despite my marital strife) I am so thankful that I have this program. If I didnt I may be doing some emotional eating, or feeling so sad or depressed, but instead I feel so good because I am accomplishing things! I am nervous at what may lie ahead in my marriage, but I feel empowered too. I was talking with a friend of mine yesterday, she has some problems in her relationship right now, too (coincidently) anyways, she said she could not see herself past her mate, could not picture a life without her. I on the other hand, envision a beautiful and happy life without my husband. I have been envisioning sunshine, green grass, smiles, laughter, vivid colors, love and warmth. huh. this does not feel like a good time for my marriage. I do feel so nervous though. my tummy keeps getting butterflies, thinking about what may lie ahead for me and my boys and where we may be next year. I am so thankful for support and prayers, thanks all.
188.9! I am stoked!
I was looking into moving to CA as a possiblity in the future. Just a thought. The beach, the sun, Disneyland... just looking...
Be good today all!
Welcome all!
Love to all!
Missy

Again, I must take too long to post b/c 3 posts have gone up since I started typing! LOL
Hey, Itstime, sticking to a Atkins type of diet while your waiting will help. But who knows, maybe the shipping company will be early! I'll by sending out hurry up vibes! And just remember, its so short a time, you'll be fine! I sometimes, when out and about and forget my "food" will grab an Atkins shake, or bar. They are really around the same calories and way low in carbs.
Djay, Hang in there sweetie! You cant be wonderwoman extrodinare all the time! Take care of your self and your body will thank you! BTW, you do more exersise than most people I know, dont beat yourself up!
2bthin, Its a curse alright!
be glorious today! (wonder how many posts now since typing, maybe Im jsut too long winded!) LOL
Missy

Well, I still can't eat much. Was able to get a bowl of chicken and wild rice down yesterday, but I feel weak. I can't do anything too sweet or my stomach wants to puke again.

Sigh. I wish this darned stomach flu would GO AWAY

Awww, Lovediet Hope things get better SOON! I hate stomach flu, or food poisening, or anything that makes me throw up! Please stay hydrated! Little, little sips of stuff with electrolytes.

Okay, I've figured out the shred, scale, and discount!

Just racking up some posts to get my ticker by the time I start MF. The myMF on their site is awesome, too! I think it's great that all those tools are provided for free!

lovediet: sorry about your tummy!

Woohoo, you guys. I talked to someone else at New Lifestyle and whined to them about how bummed I am to have to go off plan. Because it was their error (I have to customize the whole thing quite a bit so I think the order was a bit confusing), they're going to send it faster. So now we're talking Sat or Mon. Much better!

djay - hope your mood picked up as the day went on. If not, maybe this little dance will help (I've been dying to use those!)

Dan-o,the only positions that I would have open later on and I don't even know when. Would be for dryvit applicators. you put mortar on the wall. It is really messy. You have to climb up scaffling pretty high sometime. (I am afraid of height!) .

My daughter is looking for work right now. She cannot believe it! She has a major Business Marketing and Management. I do know ACS behind Sam's Club is hiring,Meijer, some of the Chase Banks which she has applied. My nephew went on line and to CSX railroad and got a good job! Pure Luck! He is 25 making 70,000 a year. Oh Yes! L-3 Communications off Winchester Road out by channel 27 and 36 Has been hiring.This is goverment work with really good pay ! You may even know someone around that could put in a good work!

You seem like someone with a really good personality! I think you just have to find that right person who is looking for that. I know you will!

Dan-o (I like the name!) you have lost so much weight! Way To Go !!! You must feel so much more positive! It has sure helped me !!! stalker(thanks for teaching me how to spell that one! What about stocker!hehehe! I don't know what I must how've been doing in spelling class back in the day!!!

dj, I have bad knees also. I have already had surgrey on the left one 2yrs ago and now the right one is acting up! I had a horizonal tear in the mincuses(i can't spell)hehe! I will try Julians video when I can go get one! I already know it will kick my butt! I just wanna try girlfriend! Are you that way?

Hello Everyone! Hope everyone is having a good night.

lovediet, sure hope you feel better soon!

Dumplin, Thanks for the suggestions and the nice compliment, I do feel great! More to lose but GREAT start! My Degree is in Public Relations, hard to use that these days! I look online too, where did your nephew find the job at CSX, not that I am qualified. Just curious.

Thanks so much!

Hope everyone has a super night! Dan-O

Hi, mcz1970! I have tried Medifast on different occassions and became disgusted with myself after several restarts and quit. I sold my remaining stuff on ebay.

So here I am, I ordered another shipment (I customize mine) and started Tuesday 10/21/08. I've lost 1 lb so far. I'm not weighing myself until Monday though. The OCD checking the scale everyday doesn't cut it!