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Originally Posted by beerab
Bloggers that get free Medifast are usually because they are popular bloggers and Medifast is using it as an advertizing tool- at least that's what I have seen.
If insurance won't help I guess all your friend can do is to really focus on the loss by picking a plan that works for them. While medifast is pricey you will most likely save money cuz you won't eat out anymore and most of your food will come from your MF meals. I know I spent less on food while on MF because I stopped eating out for the most part and only had to supplement veggies and meat for 1 meal a day instead of 3 meals and a few snacks.
Also looking on craigslist you can find people selling their MF for cheap I've seen people sell a month supply for $200 (that's normally easily $300).
Or if they want to cook and what not they can focus on something like south beach or atkins or another diet plan. You can purchase the diet books for super cheap on Amazon.
Because even if someone paid for their meals (like MF) they still have to stick to the program. While MF is convenient IMO it's not easy because you need willpower to do it.
Good luck to them
Nutrisystem has a bloggers program too, but you need to have a pretty popular blog.
Because your co-worker was ordered by a doc. to lose weight, if he joins and approved program he would be allowed to take it as a medical expense. But it all has to be in writing from his doctor. I am an accountant and I see many people try to take weight loss plans as a medical expense, and the IRS has rules. The first one being, it has to be in writing through the doctor. No gym memberships count. Even though this does not help him now, it might help him at years end. Just something to keep in mind.
Also, many community centers and hospitals have programs for weight loss. Often these can be much cheaper than the more commercial version. I know my hospital had an 8 week session for meal plans and weigh ins that were about $40. This teaches good weight loss with real food. Same with TOPS, you pay a yearly membership, get the weekly weigh in, and follow your plan or theirs. So, plenty of weight loss options are available.