I mentioned in my last post that was struggling with the program and was debating whether to continue with it. Last Wednesday I decided I wanted to stay on it and recommitted myself to weight loss and Medifast. What amazes me is that for the past two weeks I would try and try again to get back on plan and it seemed so hard. Wednesday I made it through the day staying 100% on plan, then Thursday, then Friday, etc. and what seemed so hard, now seems so easy.
Though it amazes me, I understand the science behind it. When you get the sugar out of your body the cravings tend to be manageable, and eventually go away. It is now Sunday and I feel strong in my commitment to continue. I’m trying really hard to make weight for my DietBet challenge so I can win and commitment to another bet.
My eye right now is on a mini goal of 155. I plan on rewarding myself when I reach that goal but I’m undecided on what that reward will be. There are a few things I want to do but may leave them as a “met my total goal” reward. I definitely feel that this month with my larger variety of food it makes it a little easier to stay on plan.
As I had mentioned before I changed up how I was eating and started eating my lean and green meal during lunch and eating a Medifast meal for dinner. This seems to be working for me since it is the evenings when I have to cook or plan a meal that I tend to waiver in my commitment. So now what I am doing is cooking chicken, hamburgers, or other protein a couple days in advance so I’m prepared and bringing it for lunch at work.
I’m very excited to be able to post a positive weight loss post again and I’m motivated once again to get moving and continuing. Even better I was pleasantly surprised when I got on the scale to find that I lost weight since my last weigh in. This is my lowest weight on the program and I’m fast approaching my lowest weight in a long time!
Starting Weight: 180.6
Week One Weight: 172.8
Week Two Weight: 170.8
Week Three Weight: 168.4
Week Four & Five Weight: 165.0
Week Six Weight: 163.4
Week Seven & Eight Weight: 165
Week Nine, Ten & Eleven Weight: 163.2
Total Weight Loss: 17.4 lbs
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Additional MediFast Posts:
- Beginning MediFast Review Journey
- Medifast Review : Week One & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Two & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Three & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Four & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Five & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Six & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Seven & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Eight & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Nine and Ten & Coupon Code
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Alison says
You are doing a great job! And I’m glad you tweeked things so that it is helping you!
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
You are doing great!
HilLesha says
You’re doing wonderful!
Lolo says
I am happy to hear that you are doing well! It is so tough, I know. Keep going!!
Bethany Larrabee says
Wow! I’m impressed by your weight loss! I know how hard it is!
Tammy S says
Good for you!! You are making the plan work for you. Great results! Keep up the great work. Can’t wait to read your next post.
Jenn @therebelchick says
Congrats on getting back on track! I’ve been straying off my diet plan recently too and my Dr was not pleased when I showed up for my last appointment not having lost any weight. I got back on track and lost 3 lbs last week…then totally pigged out on banana bread yesterday. oops! LOL
Jo-Ann Brightman says
You should feel proud of yourself.. Sometimes you have to keep trying and as you said it slowly gets easier to doo the right thing
Rachel says
17 pounds is nothing to sneeze at. Good for you. I like programs that allow you to tweak them to get the best results. I can’t wait to hear what you decide your big reward will be.
TRICIA Nightowlmama says
so hard watching the scale fluctuate. I have been holding steady for 3 weeks but I need to do something different or it’s not going to change. Good luck your doing greats
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I’m happy to see you are back on track 🙂
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
You are doing great. Don’t give up.
Kathleen says
I know you’ll reach that mini-goal soon! Keep up the great work!
Sheri says
I’m stuck in that “I can’t do it” place right now. Our minds are pretty powerful! I’m glad you are back on track.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Good job Colleen! It’s so true that once you kick sugar it’s easier to stay on track.
Brandy says
Good job! I love watching your success story.
Courtney says
You’re doing amazing! I can’t wait to lose this weight!
Stefani says
You have done a great job so far!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
You’re doing great!
Shell Fruscione says
I’m so glad it’s easier for you now! I know if I can just get through a few days & ignore cravings I’ll be able to eat healthier, but I can’t seem to get through the first few days.
Vanessa says
keep up the great work. you’re amazing!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Great job!! I can’t believe it’s been 11 weeks already!
Donna says
You are doing AWEsome, Colleen! Week before last was good for me, last week I had a zero loss. But on the bright side, I didn’t gain. 🙂 Keep up the good work!
Lisa says
You are doing awesome!
Julie Wood says
Getting rid of the sugar does really help when dieting. It takes a few days to get back on the plan! I hope that you stick to it, and I will be praying for you! You are doing good!
Helga says
I never heard much about medifast, looks like its working!
Leilani says
Good job! I’m glad to see you’ve gotten over that slump and are back on track.
Marcie W. says
Good for you for sticking with the program and becoming stronger than ever. I love the idea of mini goal rewards and don’t forget a big gift to yourself when you hit that ultimate number!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
You are doing great Colleen, keep it up!