Hi,

I lost 50 lbs on weight watchers about 2-3 years ago... I've managed to keep about 30 of that off.

I just ordered 2 weeks of Medifast to try it to see if I like it (my nutrisytem experience was awful... I thought the food was nearly inedible!).. if I like it, I will order more to loose that 20 pounds I've gained back quickly.. and possible for a few more months after that since I have a big vacation coming up after that.

However, I do really like the Weight Watchers program, and eventually want to transition to it, or at the very least, transition to it for maintenance.

Has anyone had any experience doing this? If so, I'd love the input (I tend to think way in advance)

HI!

WEll i loved the Medifast program... I lost 12 pounds in 3 weeks... then i found out that i was pregnant so i had to stop... I switched immediately to the 3Hour Diet, which is real food... and i have been on it for the last 2 weeks and i haven't gained any weight back... so it does work!!! Although i do not recommend just abruptly switching between plans You should try to post your question on the thread: Inlove with Medifast! I know a few people that have the same transition/maintenance plan as you

Hi there!!! I'm down 15 pounds in almost 3 weeks. I have many, many more to go. My plan is to join weight watchers when I reach goal.

Hi there!

Wow, I could have written your post myself. I joined WW in Aug. 2006 (again...) and I managed to lose about 47 pounds. I kept attending for a year and just played with same 5 pounds (up and down) trying to make it to my goal weight. On the bright side I was able to maintain the weight I'd lost for almost a year (but I wasn't at goal) and then I quit going to meetings in Nov and gained about 20 pounds back over the holidays.

I was panicked at the thought of gaining the weight I'd worked so hard to lose, BACK! Thank goodness I found MF. I started the program on Jan. 4, 2008 and as of this morning I am down 20 pounds!

I still attend WW meetings every Sunday. In fact I got my 50 pound medallion this morning. When I get to my goal weight I plan to do the MF transition program and then continue attending WW as a lifetime member to keep me on track.

Same thing here with WW and Medifast..it is a great combination and helps with added support and I think it will be perfect going into transition/maintenance!!

I am getting ready to go on a cruise and was thinking about doing the core program during that week. Does anyone have any information on what I should eat?

Here are the base Core foods, courtesy Laura Moncur:

* Vegetables and fruits
* Soups (non-creamy)
* Whole Wheat Pasta, Brown Rice, Potatoes and Grains
* High Fiber and other cereals without added sugar
* Lean Meats, poultry, fish and eggs
* Fat-Free Milk Products
* Healthy Oils
* Condiments
* Coffee, Tea and sugar-free beverages

Basically, low-fat, whole foods, avoiding packaged foods.

Have a blast on your cruise!

Thanks to everyone who replied... I am glad to see I am not the only one thinking this way.