Medifast is a clinically proven way to lose weight. Suitable for sufferers of diabetes and those with food issues and allergies, Medifast works for everybody. Created over 30 years ago by a physician and supported by over 20,000 doctors across American, Medifast has been tried by more than 1 million people. As you can imagine, with such a time tested program there are literally thousands upon thousands of success stories.
Some of the very best are on the Medifast website and include the following:
• Alan returned from Iraq in 2006 suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and was grossly overweight. He didn’t like to go out, being embarrassed about his weight, and the problem just compounded as he sat on the couch playing video games. He had a 42 inch waist, wore XXXL shirts and was spending nearly $750 per month on fast food. Alan saw results in the first week of trying Medifast and loved it. After 8 months on the program he lost 114 pounds, dropped to a 32 inch waist and now wears an L shirt size. “Medifast is not a bandage; it’s a new way of life and I am living proof it can be done.”
• Jessica was 218 pounds when she started the Medifast program. She has always been active through her teenage years, but was now too heavy to do the things she wanted to do. Her body ached, she had trouble breathing and her resting heart rate was well over 100 beats per minute. Within six months she had shed 85 pounds and felt like a new woman. Her body is now pain free, her breathing and heart rate are normal and she can even touch her toes during yoga! Best of all, her mental health and confidence has dramatically improved – she now runs her own law practice and is planning a wedding.
• Carrie was 248 pounds and her youngest of 4 children was 3 years old. She could no longer use the excuse of having put on baby fat. Exercise alone was unable to reduce the weight and she was tired all the time, yet couldn’t sleep soundly at night. After trying the Medifast “5 and 1” plan with some friends, she noticed results right away. She has dropped 40 pounds and is now sleeping better at night and has more energy during the day. Her mental attitude has improved dramatically and other family members have become inspired to lose weight as well.
There are many more stories like this on the website and they stress that these success stories are not typical, however they certainly are inspirational and give you an idea of what is possible. Normal results are between 2-5 pounds lost per week, and while this is fairly aggressive it is still deemed to be a safe way to lose weight. The popular “5 and 1” program is the most effective, as it reduces your caloric intake so that you begin to burn off fat. Because you eat 6 meals a day, you never really feel hungry and you learn how to eat properly.
