Welcome Newbies! Helpful info for week 1. - Page 15

crobyninc · 09-24-2009, 05:07 AM

Welcome Andy

Your attitude equals success!!!! Good luck on your first week and it does get easier. You will feel amazing! Post often!

Robyn

CAgirl · 09-24-2009, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinaV

Hey Carolina Girl. I recently (yesterday) started at the Medi that you are going to in Ballantyne - so today was my first official day. I really can't tell that the AS is doing anything at all. I have been very hungry all day - but committed to taking it one day at a time. I have been reading the posts, so I will try the chicken broth idea when I get home. Hope you are doing well. Wanted to reach out to you since we are at the same Medi.

i go to the Ballantyne clinic as well!

shanlock · 09-24-2009, 09:12 AM

I will be going to my first appointment on Monday. I've been looking at the products online (shakes, protein bars, and supplements) and was wondering if anyone can give me the low down on them. I'm just trying to figure out what is going to best help me and which ones I can do without. If anyone knows any prices of the products, that would be great too! Thanks!

SDC2 · 09-24-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanlock

I will be going to my first appointment on Monday. I've been looking at the products online (shakes, protein bars, and supplements) and was wondering if anyone can give me the low down on them. I'm just trying to figure out what is going to best help me and which ones I can do without. If anyone knows any prices of the products, that would be great too! Thanks!

Shanlock,

to you and all the Newbies! You have picked an amazing program.

I'm not sure how much they cost, but I would use those things sparingly and for convenience. You get so much more bang for your buck when you eat real, freshly prepared foods. Plus you learn how to eat real food. This is not a diet with diet bars and diet protein drinks, but a Way of Life, WOL, WOE.

SDC2 · 09-24-2009, 09:46 AM

Newbies

I will apologize in advance for the length of this post, but I really want to help you. You will not be sorry you did this program. I too had tried everything out there over 16 years including Weight Watchers (which I had been successful with in the past) and Nutrisystem and was still carrying my maternity weight of my 16 year old son plus some. I started the program a week before Thanksgiving because I did not want to gain the annual 5-7 holiday pounds. I was done being fat! Anyway, 7 months later I hit goal, having lost 62 pounds, and have been on maintenance ever since. During the acute phase I never had a week where I didn't lose something, but sometimes it was .2 pounds. Please look at the big picture and do not get disappointed with the week to week losses because this program will get you to goal if you commit and follow it. Your losses will vary week to week. You will have big weeks and small weeks. Do not obsess over it. Just have faith and believe.

If you look at the marketing materials you see that Medi is allowed to make the claim "results typical". I have never seen this claim with any other program. Even Weight Watchers is required to print "results not typical". And following this forum you will see person after person losing! This program is one of a kind. Jerry has lost 200 pounds since January!!! You really need to read his blog at Watch Me Lose 300 Pounds

Here are my recommendations...

Tips for Success

1. The program is so restrictive in the beginning, if you are physically able, take the appetite suppressant. They will make all the difference in the world. If after taking them you are still hungry bring this up with your clinic doctor and they may be able to adjust the dose and schedule. In the beginning they can affect your sleep, but you will learn a schedule that works for you and your body will adjust. Some of us found that we no longer needed them towards the end of the program.

2. Please read the first several pages on the Newbie thread, Welcome Newbies! Helpful info for week 1.. This thread is meant as a reference. Please post comments on the monthly thread, Shedding Pounds in September w/Medi Weightloss, for September. It changes month to month. This is where we all hang out.

3. The AS can give you a nasty dry mouth, which leads into my next recommendation, always carry water and drink, drink, drink WATER. I would suggest you limit your diet sodas and diet ice teas as this will cut into your water intake. Water is so important for your success. I struggle with leg cramps, so I highly recommend drinking one Crystal Light Hydration or equivalent electrolyte beverage a day.

4. Limit your intake of processed foods, even if they are Medi friendly, as they are higher in sodium and other unhealthy chemicals. These products are good for convenience when you are strapped for time or do not have a kitchen available, so I suggest you use them in this way. When I am traveling I always take with me beef jerky, string cheese, cocoa almonds, EAS Advantedge protein drinks and power pops (which I buy on ebay... they are lollipops that have hoodia in them, only one per day).

5. This is a Way Of Life, Way Of Eating, WOE . You need to learn how to make it work in your lifestyle and how to make it satisfying. Once past week one, experiment with recipes. Figure out what you really want and look on the recipe thread for something that might satisfy that need, or modify how you would normally make that food by eliminating the bread and the carbs. I highly recommend that you experiment with Oopsie rolls... the things you can make with them are endless. The secret to staying on plan is staying satisfied.

6. Make sure you include variety in your menu. Do not eat the same things day in and day out. This leads to boredom and cheating.

7. Do not let yourself get hungry. You need to keep your blood sugar even throughout the day. Eat several mini meals.

8. Commit to this program. Do not give yourself permission to cheat. NOT EVEN ONE BITE! Think about how much you are paying and why you started this in the first place. Do you want this to be another failed attempt or do you want to succeed? Look at all the people that have been successful on this program. If I can do it SO CAN YOU!

9. Journal, journal, journal. Unless you journal you will not what works for you and what does not. The site I use to journal is LIVESTRONG.COM - Health, Fitness, Lifestyle | LIVESTRONG.COM. There are other sites as well. Sadly, even Medi friendly foods can sometimes send you out of ketosis. For more on ketosis go to Ketosis. We all have different chemistries and react differently to different foods. When you journal you can see what behaviors/foods lead to successful weeks and what behaviors/foods lead to disaster.

10. Keep reading and posting to this thread. There are so many people here to help you. We all really care!

11. Find an exercise program that works for you. Cardio and weights are especially important. Weights build muscle, firm and tone, and increase metabolism. Cardio increases metabolism, burns calories, improves endurance and is good for your heart. Do not use your exercise as an excuse to eat off program or overindulge. Your clinic may increase your calories to account for you exercise, but you still need to stick to the plan.

12. Please, please, please eat the recommended amount of calories. If you only eat 295 calories your body will think it is starving and your metabolism will shut down... and you will not lose. The number of calories varies from clinic to clinic, depending on your starting weight, medical conditions, and your activity level. If they tell you to eat 700 calories, eat 700 calories. Medi is proven and they know what they are doing. Trust them!

Sticky Threads

These threads are set up with newbie thread and all the recipe threads at the top so posters can refer to them easily.
Welcome Newbies! Helpful info for week 1.
Medi Recipe Question And Comments
Medi-Friendly Breakfast Recipes
Medi-Friendly Lunch Recipes
Medi-Friendly Dinner Recipes
Medi-Friendly Vegetable Recipes and Sides
Medi-Friendly Dessert Recipes
Medi-Friendly Misc Recipes including Sauces, Marinades, Rubs and Oopsie Rolls
Medi-Friendly Snack Recipes
Medi-Friendly Drink Recipes
Medi-Friendly Maintainance Recipes

Recipe Threads

Once you understand the program, please feel free to post recipes. If you are not sure if the recipe is Medi compliant, you can post it on the monthly thread and we will give you feedback. Please post the nutritional information of your recipe. You can get this by entering your recipe at LIVESTRONG.COM - Health, Fitness, Lifestyle | LIVESTRONG.COM. There are other sites that will do this as well. Please, please, please, do not make comments on the recipe threads. Go to Medi Recipe Question And Comments and refer to the thread (breakfast, lunch, dinner... and the post number) and post your comment.

Monthly Thread

There is a monthly thread, which changes month to month, which this month is Shedding Pounds in September w/Medi Weightloss. This is the most populated, read thread on our site. If you want to post a question, comment, success, ... this is the most appropriate place to do so.

I suggest that you not start a new thread unless it is something that will be referenced over and over. We do not want to sticky every thread and if there are to many threads, the important ones get buried. You can however do a search on any thread. There are several other threads that have not been stickied that you may find useful...
Search Function
Alcohol
Ketosis
I feel I want to go off plan. Do I deserve it?
HELP!!! Need motivation to get back on track
Week 1 Weight Loss

You may want to copy this post and paste it into a word file and print it so that you have it for reference. I will do the same so that we can make this a working reference post which we continue to add to. Other posters... please feel free to add, comment or edit. I figure this way we can keep referring to this and stop repeating ourselves.

Good luck and I mean that sincerely. Please keep posting.

God Bless,

shanlock · 09-24-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDC2

Shanlock,

to you and all the Newbies! You have picked an amazing program.

I'm not sure how much they cost, but I would use those things sparingly and for convenience. You get so much more bang for your buck when you eat real, freshly prepared foods. Plus you learn how to eat real food. This is not a diet with diet bars and diet protein drinks, but a Way of Life, WOL, WOE.

Hey Susie!

Thanks for your response and the welcome! I'm definitely glad that I found this forum.

I totally agree with you about the food. I guess I was wondering more about the supplements and vitamins. I know that it is important to get all the right nutrients but was wondering if you buy them at the clinic or if you buy similar vitamins and supplements and the drug store or what???

Thanks!

SDC2 · 09-24-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanlock

Hey Susie!

Thanks for your response and the welcome! I'm definitely glad that I found this forum.

I totally agree with you about the food. I guess I was wondering more about the supplements and vitamins. I know that it is important to get all the right nutrients but was wondering if you buy them at the clinic or if you buy similar vitamins and supplements and the drug store or what???

Thanks!

Week 1 they will provide a multi-vitamin, calcium, fat burner, a vitamin B12 injection, and a B1/B6 injection (which burns). After the first month only the vitamins and B12 shot are included. Many of us buy a green tea fat burner at Costco. The multi-vitamin they provided is especially designed for the program and is recommended.

They will give you a packet of information. Read it and re-read it. Keep it in a convenient place for reference.

Please let us know how the visit goes, if you have any questions, or if you need help getting through week 1.

Carolina_Girl · 09-24-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAgirl

i go to the Ballantyne clinic as well!

What days do you usually go?

shanlock · 09-24-2009, 10:59 AM

Susie, I will definitely let you know how it goes the first week!

Once you get to the maintenance phase, how often do you visit the clinic?

Nattyho · 09-24-2009, 11:03 AM

Hi CAgirl and Carolina Girl, looks like I've got some neighbors on here. I live in Gastonia (don't hold it against me)

But I just started and went to the South Park office. Wonderful people! Just wanted to give a shout out.

SDC2 · 09-24-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanlock

Susie, I will definitely let you know how it goes the first week!

Once you get to the maintenance phase, how often do you visit the clinic?

I go once a month, but it is completely up to you. I don't think McBoo goes at all anymore, but he has been on maintenance much longer. I have been on maintenance for 3 months.

MediInDallas · 09-24-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvlonghorns

Welcome, Andy, fellow Dallasite! Do you go to the Richardson location too?
Don't be surprised that the diet has been easy. This diet is clear, simple and easy for those who choose to commit to follow it as it is (not so easy for those who try to work their way "around" the straightforward structure). For someone who has never dieted before, you picked the right one the first time!
Good luck, and don't forget to join us and post over on the September thread.
- Jane

I do go to the one in Richardson. Today was the 3rd day and I feel wonderful. This was my first time going to play 18 holes of golf and I was worried that I would get weak but it was actually reverse.

I had my 160C breakfast before hitting out and packed me two bags of snacks one was 100C Medi bar and the other was 80c Beef Jerky. I snacked on those throughout the 4.5 hours round and 54Oz of water. It was just perfect.

Andy

katew1129 · 09-24-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nattyho

Hi CAgirl and Carolina Girl, looks like I've got some neighbors on here. I live in Gastonia (don't hold it against me)

But I just started and went to the South Park office. Wonderful people! Just wanted to give a shout out.

Natalie
I go to that one too. I really like the staff there! best of luck to you...and we won't hold the Gastonia thing against you! I went to college at Belmont Abbey actually so I am very familiar with Gastonia!

Nattyho · 09-24-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katew1129

Natalie
I go to that one too. I really like the staff there! best of luck to you...and we won't hold the Gastonia thing against you! I went to college at Belmont Abbey actually so I am very familiar with Gastonia!

Thanks Kate, it's really not that bad of an area. Maybe I'll run into you one day. I'll be there on Wednesday at 8:30am for my first weigh in.

CAgirl · 09-24-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carolina_Girl

What days do you usually go?

Fridays.......

CAgirl · 09-24-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nattyho

Hi CAgirl and Carolina Girl, looks like I've got some neighbors on here. I live in Gastonia (don't hold it against me)

But I just started and went to the South Park office. Wonderful people! Just wanted to give a shout out.

hey! i'm not too far from you..in Clover/Lake Wylie.

MediInDallas · 09-24-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crobyninc

Welcome Andy

Your attitude equals success!!!! Good luck on your first week and it does get easier. You will feel amazing! Post often!

Robyn

Thank you Robyn.

McBoo · 09-25-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDC2

I go once a month, but it is completely up to you. I don't think McBoo goes at all anymore, but he has been on maintenance much longer. I have been on maintenance for 3 months.

Susie,

You are right. I don't go to the clinic anymore. I have been on maintainance since December 2008.

McBoo

Nattyho · 09-25-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAgirl

hey! i'm not too far from you..in Clover/Lake Wylie.

Nope! Just over the river and through the woods.

Sarah H. · 09-27-2009, 07:40 PM

Hi all! Just started on Saturday after 1st appt. on Friday. So far, not too bad...no real cravings and no dire hunger.

I am only at the end of day 2, but tested ketosis earlier this afternoon. I was pretty sure I was there based on a sickly-sweet taste in my mouth...one I've had in ketosis before. Mid-day two and already moderate ketosis, so I guess that's good.
I've wanted to do Medi for over a year, but just now felt like I could spare the money. I have PCOS, am IR, and have fatty liver disease, so I hope this will help with those conditions.
Anway, just wanted to introduce myself and not be a lurker any more.
Sarah

katew1129 · 09-28-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarah H.

Hi all! Just started on Saturday after 1st appt. on Friday. So far, not too bad...no real cravings and no dire hunger.

I am only at the end of day 2, but tested ketosis earlier this afternoon. I was pretty sure I was there based on a sickly-sweet taste in my mouth...one I've had in ketosis before. Mid-day two and already moderate ketosis, so I guess that's good.
I've wanted to do Medi for over a year, but just now felt like I could spare the money. I have PCOS, am IR, and have fatty liver disease, so I hope this will help with those conditions.
Anway, just wanted to introduce myself and not be a lurker any more.
Sarah

Hi Sarah!

Thanks for joining us and can't wait to hear about your success!

Wench · 09-30-2009, 12:49 AM

Hi ladies...Today is day 6 for me. This board looks great, I look forward to learning alot from those who have gone before.

On a side note, Harris Teeter has $2 off the 32 oz. College Inn broth with the VIC card from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6!

katew1129 · 09-30-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wench

Hi ladies...Today is day 6 for me. This board looks great, I look forward to learning alot from those who have gone before.

On a side note, Harris Teeter has $2 off the 32 oz. College Inn broth with the VIC card from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6!

Welcome

Hope the week is going well for you! Looking forward to hearing about your success!

GinaV · 09-30-2009, 08:45 AM

I meant to get back and post my first weigh in right after my appt, but better late than never I guess - I weighed this past Monday and was down 9.4 my first week. I actually was alittle disappointed - I cheated at home and weighed myself and I thought it was going to be over 10 lbs - but everyone at the clinic was extremely encouraging and said I had a fantastic first week. Week two so far has been great. Headaches seem to be tapering off and I got back veggies!! I don't think I have ever been so excited to eat a salad in my whole life! I also have gotten some fantastic ideas from everyone here - I tried a great one this morning - for breakfast I had celery stuffed with a wedge of the Laughing Cow cheese - it was heavenly and only 35 calories (since celery is a freebie).

CAGirl and Carolina Girl - I have my appts at Ballantyne on Fridays too! We probably have passed each other and didn't realize it! Hope to see you there!

McBoo · 09-30-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinaV

I meant to get back and post my first weigh in right after my appt, but better late than never I guess - I weighed this past Monday and was down 9.4 my first week. I actually was alittle disappointed - I cheated at home and weighed myself and I thought it was going to be over 10 lbs - but everyone at the clinic was extremely encouraging and said I had a fantastic first week. Week two so far has been great. Headaches seem to be tapering off and I got back veggies!! I don't think I have ever been so excited to eat a salad in my whole life! I also have gotten some fantastic ideas from everyone here - I tried a great one this morning - for breakfast I had celery stuffed with a wedge of the Laughing Cow cheese - it was heavenly and only 35 calories (since celery is a freebie).

CAGirl and Carolina Girl - I have my appts at Ballantyne on Fridays too! We probably have passed each other and didn't realize it! Hope to see you there!

Once again there are no freebies on the WOE. If it goes in your mouth you need to count it.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Large Stalk (11) - 2 stalks is about 1 cup

Amount per Serving
Calories 10 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 161mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin A5%
Vitamin C3%
Calcium0%
Iron2%
Vitamin E0%
Vitamin K30%
Thiamin (B1)0%
Riboflavin (B2)2%
Niacin (B3)0%
Vitamin B62%
Folic Acid (Folate)5%
Vitamin B120%
Magnesium3%
Panthothenic Acid1%
Zinc0%
Copper1%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 0.0% Carbs 80.0%
Protein 0.0%

McBoo

Carolina_Girl · 09-30-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinaV

I meant to get back and post my first weigh in right after my appt, but better late than never I guess - I weighed this past Monday and was down 9.4 my first week. I actually was alittle disappointed - I cheated at home and weighed myself and I thought it was going to be over 10 lbs - but everyone at the clinic was extremely encouraging and said I had a fantastic first week. Week two so far has been great. Headaches seem to be tapering off and I got back veggies!! I don't think I have ever been so excited to eat a salad in my whole life! I also have gotten some fantastic ideas from everyone here - I tried a great one this morning - for breakfast I had celery stuffed with a wedge of the Laughing Cow cheese - it was heavenly and only 35 calories (since celery is a freebie).

CAGirl and Carolina Girl - I have my appts at Ballantyne on Fridays too! We probably have passed each other and didn't realize it! Hope to see you there!

I will be there Friday @ 1015am

GinaV · 09-30-2009, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the info - the Medi clinic that I attend said that I only needed to track my protein calories. They gave me a list of acceptable condiments and said that I could have 2 servings of vegetables (or 1 veggie/1 fruit) and gave me a list of acceptable veggies and fruits and their serving sizes. They also said that iceburg lettuce and celery were freebies. I certainly didn't take that to mean that I could/should eat it all day, everyday. Sorry for the confusion.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

crobyninc · 09-30-2009, 10:14 AM

GinaV

Follow what you clinic has told you. Each clinic is a bit different. Of course you will eat your celery and iceberg within reason! Good luck and keep posting!

babyboyst · 09-30-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wench

Hi ladies...Today is day 6 for me. This board looks great, I look forward to learning alot from those who have gone before.

On a side note, Harris Teeter has $2 off the 32 oz. College Inn broth with the VIC card from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6!

Welcome to the board, I look forward to seeing your results after your first weigh in tomorrow!!!

Wench · 09-30-2009, 03:22 PM

I had a little sneak peek at my weight today, we'll see how true it holds. I've been rather sick the last couple of weeks and went to the doctor today...of course, they weighed me. With clothes on, I was down 7 pounds so I'm hoping it's around 9 tomorrow

.

09-24-2009, 09:46 AM	#425
SDC2 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,095 Gallery: SDC2 Stats: 218/156/155 Maintenance WOE: Medi-Weightloss Start Date: November 20, 2008	Reposting for the Newbies Newbies I will apologize in advance for the length of this post, but I really want to help you. You will not be sorry you did this program. I too had tried everything out there over 16 years including Weight Watchers (which I had been successful with in the past) and Nutrisystem and was still carrying my maternity weight of my 16 year old son plus some. I started the program a week before Thanksgiving because I did not want to gain the annual 5-7 holiday pounds. I was done being fat! Anyway, 7 months later I hit goal, having lost 62 pounds, and have been on maintenance ever since. During the acute phase I never had a week where I didn't lose something, but sometimes it was .2 pounds. Please look at the big picture and do not get disappointed with the week to week losses because this program will get you to goal if you commit and follow it. Your losses will vary week to week. You will have big weeks and small weeks. Do not obsess over it. Just have faith and believe. If you look at the marketing materials you see that Medi is allowed to make the claim "results typical". I have never seen this claim with any other program. Even Weight Watchers is required to print "results not typical". And following this forum you will see person after person losing! This program is one of a kind. Jerry has lost 200 pounds since January!!! You really need to read his blog at Watch Me Lose 300 Pounds Here are my recommendations... Tips for Success 1. The program is so restrictive in the beginning, if you are physically able, take the appetite suppressant. They will make all the difference in the world. If after taking them you are still hungry bring this up with your clinic doctor and they may be able to adjust the dose and schedule. In the beginning they can affect your sleep, but you will learn a schedule that works for you and your body will adjust. Some of us found that we no longer needed them towards the end of the program. 2. Please read the first several pages on the Newbie thread, Welcome Newbies! Helpful info for week 1.. This thread is meant as a reference. Please post comments on the monthly thread, Shedding Pounds in September w/Medi Weightloss, for September. It changes month to month. This is where we all hang out. 3. The AS can give you a nasty dry mouth, which leads into my next recommendation, always carry water and drink, drink, drink WATER. I would suggest you limit your diet sodas and diet ice teas as this will cut into your water intake. Water is so important for your success. I struggle with leg cramps, so I highly recommend drinking one Crystal Light Hydration or equivalent electrolyte beverage a day. 4. Limit your intake of processed foods, even if they are Medi friendly, as they are higher in sodium and other unhealthy chemicals. These products are good for convenience when you are strapped for time or do not have a kitchen available, so I suggest you use them in this way. When I am traveling I always take with me beef jerky, string cheese, cocoa almonds, EAS Advantedge protein drinks and power pops (which I buy on ebay... they are lollipops that have hoodia in them, only one per day). 5. This is a Way Of Life, Way Of Eating, WOE . You need to learn how to make it work in your lifestyle and how to make it satisfying. Once past week one, experiment with recipes. Figure out what you really want and look on the recipe thread for something that might satisfy that need, or modify how you would normally make that food by eliminating the bread and the carbs. I highly recommend that you experiment with Oopsie rolls... the things you can make with them are endless. The secret to staying on plan is staying satisfied. 6. Make sure you include variety in your menu. Do not eat the same things day in and day out. This leads to boredom and cheating. 7. Do not let yourself get hungry. You need to keep your blood sugar even throughout the day. Eat several mini meals. 8. Commit to this program. Do not give yourself permission to cheat. NOT EVEN ONE BITE! Think about how much you are paying and why you started this in the first place. Do you want this to be another failed attempt or do you want to succeed? Look at all the people that have been successful on this program. If I can do it SO CAN YOU! 9. Journal, journal, journal. Unless you journal you will not what works for you and what does not. The site I use to journal is LIVESTRONG.COM - Health, Fitness, Lifestyle \| LIVESTRONG.COM. There are other sites as well. Sadly, even Medi friendly foods can sometimes send you out of ketosis. For more on ketosis go to Ketosis. We all have different chemistries and react differently to different foods. When you journal you can see what behaviors/foods lead to successful weeks and what behaviors/foods lead to disaster. 10. Keep reading and posting to this thread. There are so many people here to help you. We all really care! 11. Find an exercise program that works for you. Cardio and weights are especially important. Weights build muscle, firm and tone, and increase metabolism. Cardio increases metabolism, burns calories, improves endurance and is good for your heart. Do not use your exercise as an excuse to eat off program or overindulge. Your clinic may increase your calories to account for you exercise, but you still need to stick to the plan. 12. Please, please, please eat the recommended amount of calories. If you only eat 295 calories your body will think it is starving and your metabolism will shut down... and you will not lose. The number of calories varies from clinic to clinic, depending on your starting weight, medical conditions, and your activity level. If they tell you to eat 700 calories, eat 700 calories. Medi is proven and they know what they are doing. Trust them! Sticky Threads These threads are set up with newbie thread and all the recipe threads at the top so posters can refer to them easily. Welcome Newbies! Helpful info for week 1. Medi Recipe Question And Comments Medi-Friendly Breakfast Recipes Medi-Friendly Lunch Recipes Medi-Friendly Dinner Recipes Medi-Friendly Vegetable Recipes and Sides Medi-Friendly Dessert Recipes Medi-Friendly Misc Recipes including Sauces, Marinades, Rubs and Oopsie Rolls Medi-Friendly Snack Recipes Medi-Friendly Drink Recipes Medi-Friendly Maintainance Recipes Recipe Threads Once you understand the program, please feel free to post recipes. If you are not sure if the recipe is Medi compliant, you can post it on the monthly thread and we will give you feedback. Please post the nutritional information of your recipe. You can get this by entering your recipe at LIVESTRONG.COM - Health, Fitness, Lifestyle \| LIVESTRONG.COM. There are other sites that will do this as well. Please, please, please, do not make comments on the recipe threads. Go to Medi Recipe Question And Comments and refer to the thread (breakfast, lunch, dinner... and the post number) and post your comment. Monthly Thread There is a monthly thread, which changes month to month, which this month is Shedding Pounds in September w/Medi Weightloss. This is the most populated, read thread on our site. If you want to post a question, comment, success, ... this is the most appropriate place to do so. I suggest that you not start a new thread unless it is something that will be referenced over and over. We do not want to sticky every thread and if there are to many threads, the important ones get buried. You can however do a search on any thread. There are several other threads that have not been stickied that you may find useful... Search Function Alcohol Ketosis I feel I want to go off plan. Do I deserve it? HELP!!! Need motivation to get back on track Week 1 Weight Loss You may want to copy this post and paste it into a word file and print it so that you have it for reference. I will do the same so that we can make this a working reference post which we continue to add to. Other posters... please feel free to add, comment or edit. I figure this way we can keep referring to this and stop repeating ourselves. Good luck and I mean that sincerely. Please keep posting. God Bless, __________________ Susie Last edited by SDC2; 09-24-2009 at 09:50 AM..

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09-24-2009, 05:07 AM	#421
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 631 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/254/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	Welcome Andy Your attitude equals success!!!! Good luck on your first week and it does get easier. You will feel amazing! Post often! Robyn

09-24-2009, 09:12 AM	#423
shanlock Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 101 Gallery: shanlock Stats: 5'7" 257/231.6/230 is 1st mini-goal WOE: Medi-Weightloss Start Date: September 29, 2009	I will be going to my first appointment on Monday. I've been looking at the products online (shakes, protein bars, and supplements) and was wondering if anyone can give me the low down on them. I'm just trying to figure out what is going to best help me and which ones I can do without. If anyone knows any prices of the products, that would be great too! Thanks!

09-24-2009, 10:59 AM	#429
shanlock Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 101 Gallery: shanlock Stats: 5'7" 257/231.6/230 is 1st mini-goal WOE: Medi-Weightloss Start Date: September 29, 2009	Susie, I will definitely let you know how it goes the first week! Once you get to the maintenance phase, how often do you visit the clinic?

09-24-2009, 11:03 AM	#430
Nattyho Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Gastonia, NC about 20 miles outside of Charlotte, NC Posts: 31 Gallery: Nattyho Stats: 199.5/195.5/140 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: September 21, 2009	Hi CAgirl and Carolina Girl, looks like I've got some neighbors on here. I live in Gastonia (don't hold it against me) But I just started and went to the South Park office. Wonderful people! Just wanted to give a shout out.

09-27-2009, 07:40 PM	#440
Sarah H. Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: KS Posts: 47 Gallery: Sarah H. Stats: 255.5/235/200 WOE: MWL Start Date: 9/26/09	Hi all! Just started on Saturday after 1st appt. on Friday. So far, not too bad...no real cravings and no dire hunger. I am only at the end of day 2, but tested ketosis earlier this afternoon. I was pretty sure I was there based on a sickly-sweet taste in my mouth...one I've had in ketosis before. Mid-day two and already moderate ketosis, so I guess that's good. I've wanted to do Medi for over a year, but just now felt like I could spare the money. I have PCOS, am IR, and have fatty liver disease, so I hope this will help with those conditions. Anway, just wanted to introduce myself and not be a lurker any more. Sarah

09-30-2009, 12:49 AM	#442
Wench Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 5 Gallery: Wench Stats: 190/175/145 WOE: Medi-Weight Loss	Hi ladies...Today is day 6 for me. This board looks great, I look forward to learning alot from those who have gone before. On a side note, Harris Teeter has $2 off the 32 oz. College Inn broth with the VIC card from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6!

09-30-2009, 08:45 AM	#444
GinaV Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4 Gallery: GinaV Stats: 243/222/135 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Start Date: 9/21/09	I meant to get back and post my first weigh in right after my appt, but better late than never I guess - I weighed this past Monday and was down 9.4 my first week. I actually was alittle disappointed - I cheated at home and weighed myself and I thought it was going to be over 10 lbs - but everyone at the clinic was extremely encouraging and said I had a fantastic first week. Week two so far has been great. Headaches seem to be tapering off and I got back veggies!! I don't think I have ever been so excited to eat a salad in my whole life! I also have gotten some fantastic ideas from everyone here - I tried a great one this morning - for breakfast I had celery stuffed with a wedge of the Laughing Cow cheese - it was heavenly and only 35 calories (since celery is a freebie). CAGirl and Carolina Girl - I have my appts at Ballantyne on Fridays too! We probably have passed each other and didn't realize it! Hope to see you there!

09-30-2009, 10:04 AM	#447
GinaV Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4 Gallery: GinaV Stats: 243/222/135 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Start Date: 9/21/09	Thanks for the info - the Medi clinic that I attend said that I only needed to track my protein calories. They gave me a list of acceptable condiments and said that I could have 2 servings of vegetables (or 1 veggie/1 fruit) and gave me a list of acceptable veggies and fruits and their serving sizes. They also said that iceburg lettuce and celery were freebies. I certainly didn't take that to mean that I could/should eat it all day, everyday. Sorry for the confusion. Hope you have a wonderful day!

09-30-2009, 10:14 AM	#448
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 631 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/254/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	GinaV Follow what you clinic has told you. Each clinic is a bit different. Of course you will eat your celery and iceberg within reason! Good luck and keep posting!

09-30-2009, 03:22 PM	#450
Wench Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 5 Gallery: Wench Stats: 190/175/145 WOE: Medi-Weight Loss	I had a little sneak peek at my weight today, we'll see how true it holds. I've been rather sick the last couple of weeks and went to the doctor today...of course, they weighed me. With clothes on, I was down 7 pounds so I'm hoping it's around 9 tomorrow .