Getting The Most Out Of Medifast Ebook

2008-02-28T12:33:00.000-08:00

Hi there. I’m going to jump right into this because I know you don’t want to read a long, drawn out e-book reading page after page looking for succinct information. I know you just want the quick information that you need to get started. Although I don’t mind anyone sharing this information to friends and family legitimately interested in weight loss, no one is allowed to sell this material. But before I jump in, here are the coupon links in case that is what you were looking for. Remember to type in the code “PROMO” when you check out so that your savings is deducted.

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In This Ebook:

I. Medifast In A Nutshell:

II. How To Get The Most Out Of Medifast/ 5 Tips To Ensure Your Success

III. Some Medifast Recipies

IV. Medifast Resources

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I. Medifast In A Nutshell: Medifast is a very easy to follow diet program which encompasses small “Medifast Meals” (meal replacement products that are prepackaged for convenience) and one substantial healthful meal (called “lean and green”) that you prepare yourself. There is a HUGE selection of medifast meals that go beyond the bars and shakes. (Although the bars and shakes are really good). They offer puddings, crackers, lattes, cappuccinos, oatmeals, eggs, soup, chili, stew, etc. The typical weight loss rate is 2-4 lb per week for women or up to 5 lb per week for men. The typical cost is about $8-$10 per day, and this is usually brought down with coupons. (Available at the end of book). From my interviews with diets and my own experience, I’ve found that when you factor in how much you may be spending on eating out and on treats like lattes, most people will realize that they spend more than this on foods that are probably not conducive to weight loss in good health. Often in terms of both actual costs and health care savings, Medifast is actually saving you money.

How Does Medifast Work? You select a plan (women, men, diabetics) and typically you will chose a two to four week package. You can also add on any extras you think you’ll need. (Look at the Medifast blender if you don’t already have a high quality, heavy duty blender. As Medifast’s blender REALLY makes many of the items taste like thick, rich treats). . The package is usually shipped out quickly and from that package you built your meals.

Medifast Meal Plans:

Medifast 5 & 1 Plan for Women

Medifast 5 & 1 Plan for Men

Medifast 5 & 1 Plan for Diabetics
Medifast Transition and Weight Maintenance Plan

Medifast 980

Why Medifast Works Well: From all of the research that I have done, Medifast is so successful for a few reasons. First, the program is very easy to follow. You are given a large variety of “safe” choices, but there is no shopping, counting calories, adding points, tallying calories versus exercise, etc. You are also allowed to have a good bit of carbs and snacks and foods that make you feel like you are cheating when in fact, you’re quite safe. You are also given a lot of leeway on your lean and green meals, offering you further variety. Plus, the plan is ultra convenient. You can easily take the meals with you. And, it’s a great plan for busy people who don’t want to have to prepare or think about what they should eat. Because it’s so easy to follow, people stay on it and therefore get results. There is a John Hopkins study which shows that participants on medifast lost twice as much weight and complied with the plan twice as long than those who were not on Medifast. (affiliate disclosure)

Pros

Simple: Very little guesswork, preparation, shopping, etc. involved.

Effective: Typical weight loss is about 2 pounds per week (I've gotten much more).

Relatively Inexpensive: when compared to grocery bills and eating out

Very User Friendly: Support articles, chat rooms, and tips offered throughout the Medifast website.

Cons

If you are easily bored, you’ll have to do a little work to add variety to your lean and green meals and shift your “medifast meals” choices around to ensure you’re getting the variety you need. There are 70 choices available and there are also recipes to even get more out these choices so experiment so that you aren’t bored or get into a rut.

Further Thoughts:

Medifast is extremely popular right now. With both Kristi Swanson and Genie Francis losing over 35 pounds each (and Kristi Swanson hitting a size 4 post baby) Medifast is a well known, brand that is known for being relatively easy, convenient, and effective. (Affiliate disclosure)

I. How To Get The Most Out Of Medifast: Five Tips To Ensure Success

1. Make sure your attitude is in the right place before you start. Your attitude toward your weight loss will play a significant role in your success with Medifast. There are countless medical and psychological studies that prove your attitude dramatically effects your results. Go into any weight loss program feeling good that you are making a powerful, positive decision that will lasting effects on the outcome of your life. Don’t go in looking for a quick fix but a lifestyle improvement. Medifast is not all about numbers on a scale. It’s about feeling better, making positive changes and gaining more energy. It’s about making your own happiness, health, self care and well being as high a priority as pleasing others. Make you’re your attitude is heading in this direction before you start.

2. Plan well in advance. Medifast makes this diet really easy and convenient by providing most of your meals. However, Medifast unfortunately can’t make every decision. Think about what you’d like to eat the day before and at least portion it out and gather all of the ingredients you’ll need for your lean and green meal beforehand. (Bagged salads, prepacked stir fry veggies and the George Foreman grill can be a Godsend here). The reason for this is if you’re hurried, traveling, etc. you’ll be more apt to eat out or make poor choices if you haven’t already portioned out your meals and packed or prepared them. Don’t allow yourself to get in a situation where you’ll have to make an unfortunate decision and then feel regret or guilt later. The easiest way to avoid this is to make these decisions when you’re calm and in a good place. Each good day feeds on itself and is followed by more good days.

3. Feel free to personalize to enhance your experience. If you spend time in Medifast chat rooms, you’ll get WONDERFUL ideas about how you can personalize this plan. Here are just a few of the ideas I’ve picked up there: If you love Starbucks as many people do, put your Medifast latte or cappuccino into your old Starbucks cup or to go cup. Suddenly, you won’t feel as though you’re making a sacrifice. There are also countless recipes in the chat rooms and in the Medifast Recipe books that tell you how to take foods from the monthly packages and make them into something else. (Free Recipies at the end of this ebook). For example, the oatmeal can be used to make muffins or cookies. You can add sugar free flavorings to the shakes and fruit drinks to have a huge amount of variety. (Think chocolate, putter pecan, banana strawberry, etc.) You can add ice and flavorings to the fruit drink to make smoothies and thick shakes. You can add a variety of veggies to the scrambled eggs to make an omelet or quiche. Shaved ice with the sugar free syrup makes a darn good snow cone! The possibilities are endless. Feel free to play around with what you’re given so that you love your personal experience.

4. Incorporate fun physical activity: The average 2 pound weight loss, I’ve found in my research, does not typically incorporate an exercise program. Adding even a small amount of exercise can really kick up and speed up your weight loss. You don’t have to become a gym rat or a muscle head. Just think about what you activity you like doing and do it with more intensity and for longer. Gardening, walking, running around with your kids or loved ones, dancing, fixing or washing your car, etc are all forms of exercise if you put a little muscle and time behind them. You aren’t required to do exercises you don’t like.

5. Have fun with and on this plan: Simply put, no one is going to stay long term on any weight loss plan if they are having a miserable experience. Medifast offers a lively, supportive chat room on their website and lots of informative articles. If you need support, it is there for the taking. Don’t allow the quest for losing weight to rule your every thought. Knowing that you are making positive changes and following the plan is absolutely enough. Allow that to give you piece of mind. The way it is supposed to work is that by following the plan, you will see results, feed off of those results and the process will continue. But, it IS a process and it’s important that you enjoy the process and not become obsessed with the end result. The end result will come if you keep making the choices and actions to get there. It’s really that simple and there’s no need to over think it. The plan is designed to be easy, convenient and not to require a lot of hard work. So, follow the plan, get in more physical activity and enjoy your life. That’s the best advice I can give. (Affiliate disclosure)

III. A Few Medifast Recipes

The recipes in this guide were developed using 55, 70 & Plus Supplement Shakes.

When preparing the Medifast Products, the following suggestions might be helpful to you:

1. Medifast tastes best when it is consumed immediately after preparation. Medifast may be consumed up to 24 hours after preparation if kept refrigerated.

2. Add water to blender (the Medifast HealthMate Blender works great) first then add Medifast Supplement

3. If you prefer to use a Fast-Shake Jar rather than a blender, increase the amount of water to 8ox and remove the ice cubes.

4. If you prefer using Medifast Original Supplements, you can still use these recipes. You may want to add a non-nutritive sweetener to taste.

5. If you prefer a slushy consistency, freeze the shake for 1 ½ to 2 hours and blend or stir.

French Vanilla Supplement Shakes

Lemon Meringue Cooler

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 - 14 tsp Lemonade Crystal Light (dry mix)
Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add the Crystal Light, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Key Lime Cooler

1- Packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8 oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8-1/4 tsp Lemon Lime Crystal Light (dry mix)

Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add the Crystal Light, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Raspberry Cream

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 - 1/4 tsp Raspberry Crystal Light (dry mix)

Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add the Crystal Light, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Black Cherry Chiller

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 - 1/4 tsp Black Cherry Unsweetened Kool-Aid (dry mix)

Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add the Crystal Light, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Strawberry Shortcake

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 - 1/4 tsp Strawberry Extract

Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add Extract, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Root Beer Float

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 - 1/4 tsp Root Beer Extract

Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add the diet soda , Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Toasted Almond Delight

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 - 1/4 tsp Almond Extract

Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add Extract, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Strawberry Daiquiri

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 - 1/4 tsp Strawberry Extract 1/8 Rum Extract

Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add Extract, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Pina Colada

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

3 oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

4 oz Diet Ginger Ale

1/4 tsp Pineapple Extract

1/8 tsp Coconut Extract

1/8 tsp Rum Extract

Place ice cubes and water and diet soda in a blender. Add Extract, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Creamsicle

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz of cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 tsp Orange Unsweetened Kool Aid (dry mix)

2 drops Red Food Coloring

2 drops Yellow Food Coloring

Dash of Non-nutrivit, artificial sweetener to taste, if desired.

Place ice cubes and water in a blender. Add Kool Aid and food coloring, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed

Vanilla Almond Coffee Cooler

1 packet MedifastVanilla Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1 tsp Instant Coffee

1/4 Almond Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the coffee, extract, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Mocha Delight

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8 oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1 tsp Instant Coffee

1/4 Chocolate Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the coffee, extract, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Peppermint Patty

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8 oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8-1/4tsp Peppermint Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the coffee, extract, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Banana Dream

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8-1/4tsp Banana Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the coffee, extract, Medifast Supplement, and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Vanilla Lemon Pudding

1 packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

1 ½ Tbsp Jello Sugar Free Vanilla Instant Pudding (dry mix)

½ packet (1full tsp) Knox Unflavored Gelatin

3 oz hot water 3 oz cold water

1/4tsp Lemon Extract

2 Ice cubes

Combine Medifast Supplement and pudding in a small container. Set aside. Stir gelatin in hot water. Let soften 3-4 minutes, then stir until clear. Add clear water and stir again. Process gelatin mixture, dry ingredients, and extract in blender until thoroughly combined. Add ice cubes one at a time until mixture begins to thicken. Pour into serving bowl. Refrigerate until set, about 15-20 minutes. Stir and Enjoy.

Creamy Chocolate Pudding

1 Packet Medifast Vanilla Supplement

1 ½ Tbsp Jello Sugar Free Vanilla Instant Pudding (dry mix)

½ packet (1 full tsp) Knox Unflavored Gelatin

3 oz hot water

3 oz cold water

2 ice cubes

Dutch Chocolate Supplement Shakes

Chocolate Covered Cherry Chiller

1 packet Medifast Chocolate Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8 tsp Black Cherry Unsweetened Kool-Aid (dry mix)

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the Kool Aid, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Black Forest Freeze

1 packet Medifast Chocolate Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/2tsp Cherry Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Mocha Delight

1 packet Medifast Chocolate Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/2 tsp instant coffee

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the coffee, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Chocolate Mint

1 packet Medifast Chocolate Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

4 drops Peppermint Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Chocolate Fudgesicle

1 packet Medifast Chocolate Supplement

8oz cold water

1/8 tsp Chocolate Extract

Place water in blender or shaker jar Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds, place in Freezer for 1-2 hours. Stir and Enjoy

Chocolate Banana

1 packet Medifast Chocolate Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8-1/4tsp Banana Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Orange Chocolate Shake

1 packet Medifast Chocolate Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1/8-1/4tsp Orange Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Swiss Mocha Supplement Shakes

Mocha Almond Cooler

1 packet Medfast Swiss Mocha Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-2 tsp Almond Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed

Mocha Walnut Shake

1 packet Medifast Swiss Mocha Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-2 tsp Walnut Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Orange Mocha

1 packet Medifast Swiss Mocha Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-2 tsp Walnut Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Strawberry Crème Supplement Shakes

Banana Berry Shake

1 packet Medifast Strawberry Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-8 tsp Banana Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Strawberry Almond Delight

1 packet Medifast Strawberry Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-8 tsp Almond Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

ChocoBerry Shake

1 packet Medifast Strawberry Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-4 tsp Chocolate Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Orange Delight Supplement Shakes

Orange Coconut Shake

1 packet Medifast Orange Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-4 tsp Coconut Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Orange Pineapple Shake

1 packet Medifast Orange Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-8 tsp Pineapple Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Orange Banana Shake

1 packet Medifast Orange Supplement

6-8oz cold water

3-4 ice cubes

1-8 tsp Banana Extract

Place ice cubes and water in blender. Add the extract, Medifast Supplement and mix for 10-15 seconds or until most of the ice cubes are crushed.

Hot Cocoa Supplement

Hot Coca Viennese

1 packet Medifast Hot Cocoa Supplement

1/4tsp Cinnamon (powdered)

6 oz hot water

1/4tsp Vanilla Extract

Empty Medifast Supplement into mug or cup. Sir cinnamon into dry powder. Add hot water and extract. Stir until dissolved. Allow drink to cool for a few minutes to blend flavors. Stir again and enjoy.

Cherry Jubliee

1 packet Medifast Hot Cocoa Supplement

6 oz hot water

1/4tsp Cherry Extract

1/4tsp Almond Extract

Empty Medifast Supplement into mug or cup. Add hot water and extracts. Stir until dissolved. Allow drink to cool for a few minutes to blend flavors. Stir again and enjoy.

Orange Almond Cocoa

1 packet Medifast Hot Cocoa Supplement

6 oz hot water

1/4tsp Orange Extract

1/4tsp Almond Extract

Empty Medifast Supplement into mug or cup. Add hot water and extracts. Stir until dissolved. Allow drink to cool for a few minutes to blend flavors. Stir again and enjoy.

Peppermint Patty

1 packet Medifast Hot Cocoa Supplement

6 oz hot water

1/8 -1/4tsp Peppermint Extract

Empty Medifast Supplement into mug or cup. Add hot water and extracts. Stir until dissolved. Allow drink to cool for a few minutes to blend flavors. Stir again and enjoy.

Other

M-7 Drink/Gazpacho

1 Packet Medifast Tomato Fast Soup

8 oz hot water

Dash of pepper

Mix Medifast Fast Soup and hot water in a cup and add pepper. Chill in refrigerator 1-3 hours. Stir and enjoy

Spicy Chicken Oriental

1 packet Medifast Delicate Chicken Fast Soup

6 oz very hot (not boiling) water

1/8 tsp Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy salt free seasoning blend

1 tsp low sodium soy sauce

Empty Medifast Fast Soup into a large mug or cup. Blend spices into dry mix. Add hot water, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended. Add soy sauce, stir and enjoy. http :/ /www.getyouhealth.com

Medifast Muffins

5 packets of Medifast Maple And Brown Sugar Oatmeal
1 packet of Medifast Chocolate Pudding
3 packets of Splenda Or Stevia
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar
1/4 cup of Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup

1-1/4 cup of cold water, added slowly

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add water slowly to ensure that the batter is not too runny. The batter should be moist but not runny or too dry. Drop by tablespoon into 12 regular sized muffin cups..

Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Inserted toothpick should come out clean. Remove immediately from pan. Keep refrigerated.

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