Awesome April 2009 for Medi!!

just finished wk 2 im so glad i found this ! So far so good down 8 pounds i go every monday ........

[Jeffery's girl]

Originally Posted by Amy0132

just finished wk 2 im so glad i found this ! So far so good down 8 pounds i go every monday ........

I'm glad you found us too! Keep up the good work .
Sherrie

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by SDC2

Here I am with my sisters.

Susie

NOW which one is the skinny sister??!!You look great!

[Desert-Rose7]

Congrats to all those who have lost weight this week, there are SO MANY of you! WOW....way to go!


Justin~
You are going to be successful. Keep coming in here for support and encouragement. This is a GREAT group of people all working towards the same goal!


Jo

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by MrsP

Hi Everyone!
I am relatively new to the program-3 weeks as of this past Friday. I'm down 21 lbs. which the clinic staff tells me is good and I'm happy about it but my problem is I already feel like I've been on this diet FOREVER. I don't get hunger pains or any side effect issues its just the time and effort that goes into planning meals, journaling, remembering to take all the pills, testing for ketosis etc... that makes me feel like I should see a more dramatic result. I know its not supposed to be easy, its a major lifestyle change but did anyone else feel like the program took over your life at the beginning and slowed down time? Does this feeling go away? Thanks in advance!

You are doing great! Just remember that this is a "diet" forever. This is a new way of eating that hopefully we will learn and follow from now on. It will become second nature to pick the right choices after doing it for awhile, without much effort. Besides ,we are worth the time it takes so that we achieve our goals. We are here for you if you need support, good luck!

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by CurleyQ

I went to my 3rd weigh in last night and lost 3.7lbs for a total of 15.2lbs lost. My husband lost 5lbs this week for a total of 20lbs lost (men! lol).

You both are doing great!WTG

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by Desert-Rose7

Back from my appointment, and down another 2.5 lbs...and that is just fine with me. My BMI has dropped below 30 and that makes me very happy!
There were a couple of new clients this week when I went in and one of them told me that I looked wonderful...how cool is that?

Congrats to all weight loss this week! You are all doing so well!

My little mini goal is to be under 200 by April 24 if at all possible, definitely by the first week of May realistically...who knows? A day at a time!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter weekend!



Jo

Jo, you are doing so well, congratulations!

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by orlando2002

5th weigh-in ............... 3.5 pounds lost ..... total of 21 pounds lost for ever ... I could not be more happy!

You must be so happy to be out of the 200's! You are doing fantastic!

[NIKKI21]

OMG!
I actually cried in the office this afternoon.
I lost 5.2 lbs over the last 2 weeks so I only have 3 lbs to goal!!!!!!!!!

The clinic office manager came over and gave me a big hug

Good job everyone else on our journey! Welcome to all the newbies - it has taken me 19 weeks to get here total loss to date is 48.4 lbs. You can do this we all can. Have faith in yourself

[Jonpryor99]

Originally Posted by NIKKI21

OMG!
I actually cried in the office this afternoon.
I lost 5.2 lbs over the last 2 weeks so I only have 3 lbs to goal!!!!!!!!!

The clinic office manager came over and gave me a big hug

Good job everyone else on our journey! Welcome to all the newbies - it has taken me 19 weeks to get here total loss to date is 48.4 lbs. You can do this we all can. Have faith in yourself

Awesome! Nothing keeps me motivated like hearing of someone else's success!

[sybs]

Well after reading everyone's posts I've decided to go ahead and take the plunge. I actually decided this Monday and made my appointment for the 20th. I'm so excited to start I can hardly contain myself! I don't even want to go shopping because I know I'm going to lose so much weight! I keep imagining myself smaller and healthier and more energetic...this is the longest wait ever

Congratulations on all the losses!

[susan1234]

Hi, Easter came and i was sooo bad! Now three days after iam tring so hard to get back on track and for two days ive had the worst headach ever i didnt think it would be so hard for me to start over, but it is and i dont want to gain any weight back so today will be my new start!Starting now! This morning i had a waffle. my older daughter is on spring vacation and she made me make home made waffles. I tried to resist but i did not win. If anyone has any advice it would be so helpful. my hat goes off to everyone who styed on plan over the holiday.someone said that i didnt but up my start weight and goal, the only reason for that is iam not so good on the computer and iam not sure how to do it. Ill try to figure it out, but my start weight was 248 and for my goal i dont know i just want to be able to shop at abercrombie and american eagle i would like to get into a size 10 12.

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by susan1234

Hi, Easter came and i was sooo bad! Now three days after iam tring so hard to get back on track and for two days ive had the worst headach ever i didnt think it would be so hard for me to start over, but it is and i dont want to gain any weight back so today will be my new start!Starting now! This morning i had a waffle. my older daughter is on spring vacation and she made me make home made waffles. I tried to resist but i did not win. If anyone has any advice it would be so helpful. my hat goes off to everyone who styed on plan over the holiday.someone said that i didnt but up my start weight and goal, the only reason for that is iam not so good on the computer and iam not sure how to do it. Ill try to figure it out, but my start weight was 248 and for my goal i dont know i just want to be able to shop at abercrombie and american eagle i would like to get into a size 10 12.

Susan,

How long have you been on the Medi Weightloss Clinic plan?

McBoo

[babyboyst]

Hi all! great news on all the weight loss so far! I want to add to the totals!

I had my week 2 weigh in and lost 4.5 pounds for a total of 13.3!!

[Tcrow47]

Week three wiegh in results. Lost another 4.8 lbs for a total of 18.9lbs in three weeks. :}

Curious though...Fat mass up 2.8 lbs and 2%. What does this indicate?

Im in my third wk new to this site are many of you exercising along with the program i missed the gym the first 2 wks of program due to holiday and kids on spring break so im back this wk and excited to see what i loss now that im back at gym too!

[orlando2002]

Amy, I just walk everyday for 45 minutes, sometimes I ride 25-30 my bicicly after I walk ...

I know some of the people here go to a gym. I am not there yet.

[crobyninc]

I have been walking 45 minutes everyday since I started the diet.

[NIKKI21]

Originally Posted by Amy0132

Im in my third wk new to this site are many of you exercising along with the program i missed the gym the first 2 wks of program due to holiday and kids on spring break so im back this wk and excited to see what i loss now that im back at gym too!

I joined a 24 hr access gym with no classes when I started Medi; listened to the clinic and took things slow. Built my stamina back up. After 4 months I switched over to a gym/health club with more personal attention and a variety of classes. The thing that has stuck with me is to not get bored or in a rut of the same thing exercise wise. Just when you think you are kicking butt on a certain machine, change it up and push yourself on that machine or change machines! My latest thing is back on the treadmill; 5 min warmup at 0 incline working up to 4 mph, then in 2 to 2 1/2 min intervals increasing the incline to 2 then 4 then 6 then back down to 4 then 2 then 0; end with the 5 min cooldown. Really works cardio and butt!

[NIKKI21]

I suggested to my clinic that they need to work with a jewelry store for a discount for us losers.
I just spent $75 at the jewelry store to have my wedding rings resized - I lost 2 whole finger sizes!!!!!

[susan1234]

McBoo, this will be my 7th week i lost 22lbs so far. After cheatting on easter all i want to do is eat junk! In the morning iam gonna go to the clinic and get the two shots and go back to week ones menu,so i can get back on track and in ketosis. (glad your feeling better)

[orlando2002]

Nikki, it is funny, because I couldn't wear my wedding ring before I started the program. Now I am like newly wed again ..... with my ring on! and it fits beautiful!

What about shoes sizes? anyone lost a size? my shoes are starting to feel lose .... weird! LOL!

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by susan1234

McBoo, this will be my 7th week i lost 22lbs so far. After cheatting on easter all i want to do is eat junk! In the morning iam gonna go to the clinic and get the two shots and go back to week ones menu,so i can get back on track and in ketosis. (glad your feeling better)

Susan,

Sounds like a good plan. You know the plan works if you follow it. Hopefully the extra shot will jump start your return to success.

Good luck.

McBoo

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by susan1234

Hi, Easter came and i was sooo bad! Now three days after iam tring so hard to get back on track and for two days ive had the worst headach ever i didnt think it would be so hard for me to start over, but it is and i dont want to gain any weight back so today will be my new start!Starting now! This morning i had a waffle. my older daughter is on spring vacation and she made me make home made waffles. I tried to resist but i did not win. If anyone has any advice it would be so helpful. my hat goes off to everyone who styed on plan over the holiday.someone said that i didnt but up my start weight and goal, the only reason for that is iam not so good on the computer and iam not sure how to do it. Ill try to figure it out, but my start weight was 248 and for my goal i dont know i just want to be able to shop at abercrombie and american eagle i would like to get into a size 10 12.

Susan1234

You are doing the right thing by going back to the clinic and having them help you get back on plan, that is why you are paying to do this!!!

You have done really good so far - 22 pounds is a lot of weight, in terms of things we can visualize, that is like a 2 to 3 year old child!

What has helped me the most so far is:
1. The money that is being spent to do this
2. My family is my greatest support system (They know the foods I can eat or not eat)
3. Food does not comfort you, find something else that does (call a friend, read, walk, garden, find something new to do)

Good luck and please know that we are all here to support you. You can do this!

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by orlando2002

Nikki, it is funny, because I couldn't wear my wedding ring before I started the program. Now I am like newly wed again ..... with my ring on! and it fits beautiful!

What about shoes sizes? anyone lost a size? my shoes are starting to feel lose .... weird! LOL!

Hahaha that is so funny because I have noticed this too! Sadly I didn't even know my feet were fat too!

[crobyninc]

I have a question about fees at the clinic.

I had to get a new journal and was charged 6.00, I don't know why but I thought that was expensive since we pay 70.00 a week. I guess I figured the journal would be included.

Just wondering if all clinics charge for new journals.

[dodgern]

Originally Posted by crobyninc

I have a question about fees at the clinic.

I had to get a new journal and was charged 6.00, I don't know why but I thought that was expensive since we pay 70.00 a week. I guess I figured the journal would be included.

Just wondering if all clinics charge for new journals.

Hi Robyn,

Yep,mine did the same thing. They also charge for the Fat Burner and I'll find out about the Calcium today. The vitamin pill is free though. Guess thay have to make money where they can
Congrats on the weightloss You're doing great!
I'm also in the Charlotte area. We have a great support group forming here too I guess

Cindy

[dodgern]

Originally Posted by crobyninc

Hahaha that is so funny because I have noticed this too! Sadly I didn't even know my feet were fat too!

I found out that I lose weight in those places too.
Actually, the fact that my wedding ring was getting really tight was a motivator for me
I didn't want that to become a permanent thing for me. I married the most wonderful man in the world . He loves me no matter what size I am! I weighed 130lbs when we met but we got comfortable with each other and I also had a back injury (excuses excuses ) But those added up to me not going to the gym and continued to eat the same.
Bad plan there!

Cindy

[crobyninc]

Hey Troy

Great job on the weight loss. As far as those other numbers are concerned, I don't really pay any attention to them. I am more interested in the weight going down on the scale and my measurements. I am not a true believer of the other numbers. Go see the Tanita Tidbits thread for more info on the other info from the scale.

For me, I am just feeling so good and so much more stronger. I have only lost a drop in the bucket towards my goal but the changes in my overall health and mental status are huge.

I know I didn't answer the question but my 2 cents worth is: Don't worry about it and keep doing what you have been doing because you are doing great!

[Justin1]

Today is my 2nd day of doing the diet. I ate 2 hard boiled eggs this morning...I hope that isn't bad. I tried egg whites yesterday and couldn't get them down. Last night I was hungry, and unfortunately do not care for cottage cheese that much (as of now), I'm hoping my taste buds change a little, or I can learn to like it. I ended up just going to bed really early to avoid being hungry.

Also they put me on 750 calories a day due to my weight and height (6'1).