Medifast Diet

Question: #2: Has anyone tried using weight loss supplementswith the Medifast diet?
I just started Medifast and was wondering if itwould be safe to use a diet supplement such asHydroxycut along with the diet. Has anyone triedthis? What were your results? Are there anyreasons this may be unsafe? - asked by girltaurus71

www.loseweightwithchelle.comask her.thats mymother.shes an advisor. - answered by: juicycoutureblahblahblah
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Question: #4: Who has had good success on the medifast diet?
My friend has done it before and she lost about 20lbs in a little over a month of being on it...so Iwant to know if anyone else has had the samesuccess like her or is she just lucky? - asked by punk_princess_1369

It's a good diet, low carb and low glycemic. - answered by: CottonPatch
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Question: #6: has anyone tried the medifast diet and does itwork how much weight did u lose the first week ormonth?
- asked by charlene m

I've had this same question asked before. Again,I'll say the answer is not clear cut. It couldtake up to three weeks for your body to adjust tothe number of calories you take in. You could drop5-10+ pounds in the first month, or it might taketwo to three to see any major changes. It may notbe what you want to hear, but there is no exactnumber of pounds you will lose in the first weekor month. It definitely depends on the person andthe amount of dedication to the entire diet(including external factors such as exercise asidefrom Medifast). The diet is fairly expensive, ifyou decide to go with the program check this sitefor some promos like to save off a 4 weeksupply:
http://www.secretprices.com/coupons/Medifast-Diet-coupons.htmlThere is a Medifast SecretsBook that may be worth looking into for $20 priorto thepurchase...
http://www.medifast1.com/ss_staging/shopexd.asp?id=269Other Yahoo! Answers communitymembers have asked this question previously. Ifyou search Yahoo! answers for medifast, you'llcome up with a bunch of information as well.Hopethis helps. - answered by: johnfinkle
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Question: #8: has anyone been on the medifast diet?
how were your energy levels on this diet and wereyou successful in losing weight?how much did itcost you? - asked by ck

The cost varies on how much weight you need to lose. The diet was good for me because I hadabout 20 pounds to lose.. I only purchased theshakes and the chocolate peanut bars. I did notlike any of the foo. It's based on a low carbtheory. Which meant up to 4 shakes a day a choc.peanut bar and I would usually eat a bacon ranchsalad from McDonald's every day for the two weeks. It was very hard the first three days but it didget easier the chat room was very helpful also. If you do order it and do not like it you can sendit back as long as the packages were not opened. Take your measurements you'll be surprised at howquickly the weight drops. ....my problem after thediet was i didn't know what to eat after Icompleted the program so I have gained some of theeight back. GOOD LUCK it does work if you havethe will power. - answered by: rebekah o
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Question: #10: MediFast Diet /Herbal Magic Feedback?
Any feedback on the use of the MediFast Diet. Ineed to loose about 80 lbs and lead a very hecticlife (2 kids, work from home professional mom,shift worker husband). I just need somejustification (if any) on spending the money togive myself the quick jump I need to start - Ihave already successfully lost 40 lbs on WeightWatchers but due to working from home and a newbaby (20 months) cannot now commit to meetingsetc. Also, is the plan economical if you arelocated in Canada - the site seems to indicatethat they will ship to Canada. For Herbal Magic -just can't seem to wrap my head around the 3 timesa week plus to up front investment - all feedbackwelcome! - asked by Angie B

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http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htmGet an online, desktop, or cellphone diet and fitness calculator. This will allowyou to easily calculate the above formula, setgoals, log your daily calorie consumption, andregister your physical activities. Set realisticgoals for your ideal body weight. Here are twowebsites that will calculate a suggested bodyweight: Adults:
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http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/1728_81005.htm*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep expertssay most adults need between seven and nine hoursof sleep each night for optimum performance,health, and safety. *5) Educate yourselfcontinually on health issues and make a life longcommitment to good health. A great freepublication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans2005”. A reputable test you can take to measureyour biological age is at
http://realage.comLookat all areas where you can enhance your health.For example, make improvements in the quality ofthe air you breathe. Review outdoor air qualityforecasts where you live and get an indoor airpurifier. Send me an email or yahoo instantmessage to "gainbetterhealth" if you have anyquestions and good luck!*Click on all the sourcelinks below to get the full benefit of therecommendations. The answers presented to yourhealth questions are not intended to be asubstitute for professional medical advice,diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice ofyour physician or other qualified health providerswith any questions you may have regarding amedical condition. - answered by: Mike
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