Medifast? Anyone?

[SamaraGugler]

Hi guys.

I'm having a not so good day today. I just met with my endocrinologist for my Hashimoto's disease and he's not pleased with my weight. I'm not happy about it either. He's ordered me to a very strict diet. Last year I did MF and was very successful however after visiting my general practitioner for strep he made me feel like I was doing the worst thing ever.

I talked to my endo today and he feels that MF is a great diet and totally supports me.

Why am I bringing this up? I'd love a support buddy. The first weeks are the hardest. Is there anyone that's willing to be my support?


Thanks guys. I always know I can count on you.
(crap, now I'm crying)

[Amber1279]

I have about $200 worth of food in my pantry. I NEED to get back "On Plan" I lost about 20lbs last year with it, but I get lazy and start falling into my old habits. I would LOVE to be MF buddiies :) Just let me know

[SamaraGugler]

Amber
You have no idea how thankful I am. I wish you were here cause I'd hug you.

[Teresa]

I can't help with the Medifast part, but I'm sure there are lots of us here who'll be very supportive of you and goals in general!! :)

[stayawake]

Samara - I have Hashimoto's disease too... newly diagnosed. The thyroxine I'm on was great for the first two months but now all the symptoms are coming back again like mad but I can't get in to see my endo until Feb. It can be so frustrating. I just wanted you to know someone else has this thing too.
I hope you are successful with loosing some weight and that it helps you feel like 'you' again!

[CA Dreamer]

I can't help with the Medifast part, but I'm sure there are lots of us here who'll be very supportive of you and goals in general!! :)

Agreed. ((((((Samara))))))))

[AmyM]

Sorry you are having such a rough time Samara. Come rant and cry anytime you want. ((((HUGS))))

[Tracie Stroud]

(((HUGS))) Samara! I'm sorry you're dealing with this sweetie!

[SamaraGugler]

Thank you so much everyone!

[wildblueeyez]

I've not heard of the Medifast plan but I have a feeling you'll find a great support group right here ;)

[Kat Stokes]

{{{HUGS SAMARA!!!!}}}

[NettieB]

Samara, Amber - when are y'all planning on starting up? Samara, you know I'll kvetch with ya!! Just give me a date, so I can, er, dispense ahead of time with the dark M&M's that mysteriously appeared after a Target visit... and then I'll be good to go. Need to get the rest of these pounds OFF!! :thumbup:

[SamaraGugler]

I'm actually thinking about starting on Friday so that the worst of it will be over the weekend. KWIM? I figure tomorrow I can start upping my water intake.

[NettieB]

Friday, it is then. ;) Should go count boxes...

[my3hens]

Awww sweetheart, dont get down :( I am sorry that your doc gave you a hard time. I think its awesome you came here for support! I wish I could help but Im not allowed to lose weight just yet. As soon as this little girl comes on out I have to get on the ball though so I will def be joining up with ya there!

[Brooke W]

(((Samara))) i'm not dieting but you'll always have my support.

[Amber1279]

Friday?? Ok ... then I need to tell Bill to take me out to dinner Thurday night LOL. I think I need to order in some Hot Cocoa packets too. I don't think I have any in the pantry.

[SamaraGugler]

Seriously,

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!

I'm not angry at my doctor, not at all. It's almost like I needed him to say this. I'm just disappointed.

[NettieB]

Ok - dinner was YUMMY. Think I'm ready. GO Samara, GO Amber! :thumbup:

Off to find a pic of a sexy summer dress to buy so I can tape it to the pantry door as Another Reason of Why I Need to Do This Now.

[SamaraGugler]

Sounds good! :)

[Amber1279]

ok, I didn't make my morning shake ... I will try to be good today, but I am not on plan since all I have is bars at the office LOL.

[SamaraGugler]

No problem!

I'm 100% on plan today. I just finished my afternoon snack. I just took 2 Tylenol to take the edge off the headache I know will be coming.

[NettieB]

Excellent!! I'm doing ok -- staying the h.e. double hockey sticks away from the kitchen -- and drinking my water... but dear Lord, I need a nap!

[SamaraGugler]

How was today? I'm just about finished with day 2, 100% on plan! Today I'm having a little more trouble with my water, but I'm going to try to get the rest in before bed.

[Angie4b1g]

I did Medifast for 2 weeks once and I was about to eat one of the children. I wasn't HUNGRY and I felt great, but holy crap I wanted to chew. LOL

[Angie4b1g]

P.S. I still drink the chai and cappuccino as a snack most days even when I'm not on it. I'm hooked on that stuff.

[SamaraGugler]

Heehee!!! How long ago was it that you did it? They have new bars that "can" be consumed for every meal if you wish. :)

[NettieB]

Sorry, Ladies - sacked for two days by one hummer of a migraine - little bit shaky today, but good news! absolutely no appetite for anything!

AWESOME, Samara! WTG! Maybe a bit o' lemon will help with the water? a sprig of mint?

Something just crashed - likely Thomas the Train set - gotta go!