Mary Jane Medlock

No Pills, No Surgery, No Kidding!

I have spent over $20,000 on weight loss products, programs and pills with little or no success.

Finally, I found the Medifast Program. I had extraordinary results.

I lost over 170 pounds, went from a size 56 to an 8, and have not gained one pound back,

For a person that was use to jumping from one diet to another, I have not been on any other program since the year 2001. That is truly a miracle in itself.

With Medifast, I didn’t have to count calories, carbs, fat grams or mess with portion sizes.

This program is literally GOOF-PROOF!!

For years, I felt like a failure with no hope, but all I needed was Medifast, which gave me rapid, continuous weight loss and tremendous energy.

No pills, no stomach surgery, NO KIDDING!!.

I hope that my story inspires others because I now live my life with complete passion and fulfillment. If I can do it, so can you.

Julie Candelaria

The changes now are so amazing, playing with my kids and housework have never seemed so easy.

Medifast has changed my life in so many wonderful ways. I have lost 80 pounds in only 7 months and I have never felt so healthy. In-between having two children and my unhealthy eating habits, I have gained 100 pounds in the last 6 years. Playing with my children became difficult and just keeping up with my everyday housework became difficult as well, I just haven’t had the energy. I was feeling so unhealthy, it seemed I caught every cold and flu out there. I tried just about every diet in the book including, pills, Weight Watchers and cabbage soup, you name I’ve tried it.

One day, while glancing through a magazine, I saw an ad for Medifast. I really wanted to lose weight fast, so I decided to give it a try. I did not know what food to get, so I ordered all the shakes and soups that looked appealing to me.

I lost 14 pounds the first week alone.

Of course it was not easy, my body was so used to carbs and other things, but the results were so motivating it became second nature to me very fast. I now have my favorites, like the Dutch Chocolate shakes or the S’mores granola bars, they’re very tasty. I eat a bar in the morning as a great meal replacement for breakfast.

The changes now are so amazing, playing with my kids and housework have never seemed so easy. I have more energy to workout on my elliptical machine or even go swimming. There is one downside though; my husband has to watch me buy a whole new wardrobe. I went from a size 24 to a size 10 in 7 months. Can you believe it?

I’ve had approx 15 friends and coworkers start this diet just because they were so impressed with my results. My husband Mark is so supportive, he always asks me what I want from Medifast so he can order it for me, he’s just so proud of my accomplishments.

Jodi McCain

I have been overweight my whole life, well since I was 9. I was always known as the “fat sister”. I hated to have family photos taken or be in any videos. I had no social life. I have been married for almost 14 years but when my husband wanted to go out, I would stay at home because I felt embarrassed that I was his wife. As for work, I work with very tiny girls are who very in shape. I got tired of hearing, “Yep, Jodi is on ANOTHER diet!” It would be nice to be known for something other than “dieting”, you know? I know that I am smart and funny and caring. But no one sees THAT Jodi. They always saw the fat, unhappy Jodi.

If there was a diet out there, I tried it. I tried other programs, patches, pills, and powders but not ONE of those programs helped me learn to eat differently. Not one came with nutritional support, the physical training support, or the mental support (blogs and boards) that Medifast offers. Those are the keys that make this program successful which, in turn, made ME successful!

In 2002, I lost 100 pounds and maintained pretty well at 160 lbs and a size 12 until about 3 years ago. I gained back 36 lbs. I kept telling myself that it was just 10 or 15 pounds but I hadn’t gotten on the scale. It was a slap in the face to see that I had gained 1/3 of what I had kept off for years.

I saw a Medifast ad in a magazine one day and I’m still not sure why I ordered it. I think because I hadn’t tried it yet and because it said “money back guarantee”.

My health was my main motivation to lose weight. I suffered from medical conditions such as fibromyalgia and hypoglycemia. I wanted to be healthy for my family and most importantly, for ME! I have always put everyone else first and taken care of my kids, my family and my patients but I decided that day that it was time to take care of ME!

When I began Medifast in March of 2007, I weighed 195 pounds and wore a size 16-18 pants. I was on the program a few weeks before I noticed a difference in size. I was not a fast loser like some people but I was steady. And slow and steady wins the race! However, within the first week there was a dramatic increase in energy! The most amazing part for me, however, is how dramatically my body and my life have changed in just 7 months. I have lost 61 pounds and currently weigh 134 pounds.

My marriage has changed as well. I have more confidence in the way I look. My husband and I go out more as a couple and I feel attractive which certainly shows in the way I treat him. My relationship with my kids is MUCH better. I have more energy for them and no longer sit and watch TV. Work is still hard at times. I have those that are proud of me, and those that are jealous. But I no longer feel like the fat kid in high school when I work with thin people. And, since I am in the healthcare industry, I feel better knowing that I am setting a good example for others. I even have one physician who asked me if I would be willing to talk to a patient or 2 that he really wants to lose weight. My health has also improved. I am able to do things now that I wasn’t able to before. I breathe easier. I walk easier. I have the bills to prove I shop better. I run! My whole life I have wanted to run and was never able to. But, with the help of other Medifast-ers and the Couch to 5K program, I ran my first 5K on November 3rd 2007 with my sister (who is also a Medifast-er thanks to me)!

The thing I love most about Medifast is that it is SIMPLE. There really isn’t much planning to do. I don’t have to think about it. I just grab 5 packets and go. I only plan 1 meal a day, which I also cook for my family and I drink a ton of water.

I hit my WEIGHT goal in October of 2007 and started transition and maintenance on November 1st. I can say, however, without a doubt that I will CONTINUE to use Medifast products for the rest of my life. I am not a breakfast eater, but with a Medifast oatmeal bar or Hot drink, I can continue to keep my metabolism up. Not to mention, there will always be packets in my purse for those times that I need to eat SOMETHING… Because you will NOT find me buying garbage at the convenience store or drive thru!

Through Medifast I came to the realization that I AM worth the time and effort and that I deserve to be on my own “to do” list. Medifast is not just a weight loss program it is a life transformation program. I sure learned a lot going through this process. I have dealt with things that I haven’t wanted to face for years and somewhere along the line, I learned how to eat healthy, make good choices, stay on plan, and live!

Jennifer Peterson

I am Jennifer–a confident wife and mother, no longer being controlled by my weight but instead empowered by my loss and all that I have gained in return!

I am so excited to share my Medifast success story. Medifast has changed my life and every day I wake up no longer dreading to get dressed!

As I think all weight-loss stories begin, I tried every “miracle” diet out there. I took the energy pills, tried the no carb, the more carb, the no food fad diets and nothing worked. It took me going on Medifast to realize that weight-loss doesn’t come in a bottle and doesn’t come without hard work but it can be done! And it can be so easy! One just needs to believe in his or herself.

I am a 32-year-old wife and mother of a beautiful 5-year-old girl, Kaitlyn. I have always had a weight problem, ever since I can remember and struggled daily with my self-image. I would blame my weight on stress, hormones you name it, but never on my poor eating habits. Although I would exercise daily, I would still wonder why I wouldn’t lose the weight. But I was eating fast food, snacking on high carb/fat snacks, soft drinks, candy etc.

Last summer I hit my all-time low. Standing 5′3”, I had ballooned up to a size 14/16 and weighed nearly 185 pounds. I couldn’t stand to get dressed in the morning. I didn’t like how tired and sluggish I felt every day — and I was only 31!! As the summer went on, I found myself taking my daughter to our neighborhood pool at 8 am, while it was empty, just so no one would see me. Like all 4-year-olds, Kaitlyn wanted to play with other kids in the water, but I couldn’t stand myself being seen by others in a bathing suit. My husband would take her later in the afternoon. As a family, we would never go together. Not by their choice, but my own. I knew I wanted more for my family and myself. My weight was controlling our life.

Then, I saw an ad for Medifast in a magazine and thought I could do this.

On October 10th, 2005 I started the Medifast 5 and 1 plan. From day one, something clicked. My cravings, my need for “snacks” and fast/fatty food all went away. Medifast chose my foods for me. I was committed to this diet and to making a change. My mind set was simple; whatever I was craving would still be there when I reach my goal weight. Would that piece of pizza really make me feel better? The concept was simple and for some reason, it clicked in my mind with Medifast.

I enjoyed the shakes and oatmeal, would try new recipes with the chili. I loved the chicken noodle soup and of course the bars were a great treat! I would save my daily lean and green meal for dinner with my family. My husband kept the list of approved veggies and meats and would surprise me by making the meals for me, creating new sauces and adding variety. It was fun for us. And I really needed that support. Although I never felt hungry, it wasn’t easy saying “no” to co-workers for lunch outings but I hung in there.

I also made it through my first Thanksgiving without bread or stuffing. By Christmas, I was down 30 pounds and feeling great! People started noticing–and I liked that. But even with the weight loss, I still felt self-conscious being in this new skin and was always second-guessing my willpower to get down to my goal weight of 140.

But on January 22nd, 2006, I achieved my goal weight and I thought I would pass out! None of my clothes fit anymore. I had some skirts and pants just falling off of me, which 4 months prior, fit snug and others barely buttoned. I would just stand there in the mirror wondering who this person was staring back. My daughter called me skinny. My husband, although always supportive, called me sexy and beautiful. But this time it was different because for the first time, I felt sexy and beautiful.

I decided to transition off of Medifast and started the transition/maintenance plan on February 10th. I was scared of piling back the pounds. But again, I just incorporated the ratio set forth in the Medifast Meals and went with it. And since I wasn’t use to eating breads and fast foods any longer, my biggest vices, I knew I could do it. I also started back exercising every morning with a 45-minute walk. During Medifast, I was only walking 2-3 times a week.

Today, I am down another 5 pounds and am successfully holding my own at 135 and a size 6! For this first time, I am looking forward to bathing-suit season and going to the pool at high noon with my husband and daughter on weekends. I thank Medifast every day for giving me the courage and willpower to succeed with my weight loss. The message boards and website gave me the confidence in myself that it could be done. I still go on the boards from time to time and read other successes and have posted there as well in support to the “newbies”.

Now, I stand in the full-length mirror and no longer wonder who the person is staring back at me. I am Jennifer–a confident wife and mother, no longer being controlled by my weight but instead empowered by my loss and all that I have gained in return!

Thanks Medifast!

Toni Altamar

TONI LOST 50 LBS IN 20 WEEKS!*

I am very fortunate to not have reached the point of having medical issues associated with my weight, but I was worried because that point was definitely on the horizon.

I was always very thin when I was young. I had four children and put on a little weight, but after the last two, the weight just stayed with me. I still didn’t consider myself heavy, but in my late 30s and into my 40s, the pounds seemed to multiply.

I tried the low-carb trends, but was always hungry. I was scared of taking diet pills and wanted to lose weight in a healthy way. Medifast is perfect, because I’m never hungry, the plan is easy to follow, and there are no health risks for me.

Within the first week of starting Medifast, I could see results. It was very motivating for me to see a change so quickly; every week was another reason to cheer myself on! Plus, my husband and I had started Medifast together, and we succeeded together. Now we cook at home most evenings and have fish, salad, and a fresh vegetable. We eat mostly from the Lean & Green Meal list.

My family can’t believe my appearance, and neither can my co-workers and the lady who’s altering all of my old clothes! I’m in sales and travel a lot, meeting new people and entertaining clients. After losing weight, I am doing all of these things with more ease and self-confidence.

Suzanne Stephen

SUZANNE LOST 54 POUNDS!

Being overweight was slowing me down and taxing me physically, mentally, and emotionally. I had no energy, and my back hurt constantly. I didn’t have any immediate medical problems due to my weight, but I knew it was just a matter of time. Turning 40 was my wake-up call: I needed to do something to get the excess weight off once and for all, and get healthy.

I found Medifast online and started comparing it to other plans. Being a working mom with a full-time job, I didn’t have the time for a lot of food preparation and planning, or regular meetings with groups, counselors, and weigh-ins. I also needed something that would fit my budget. What I liked about Medifast and what prompted me to try it was that looked like it would work with my busy schedule. Also, it’s structured, which I needed, and it had medical support behind it. I decided this was the program for me and placed my order.

After about three weeks I began to notice my clothes getting looser, and about a month after starting a few friends started noticing. About a month and half into the program I found I needed to start buying new clothes since my size 14s were too big and I didn’t have anything in a 10 or 12.

Since losing the weight, all of my health indicators have gone from borderline to optimal, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides. And my allergies and asthma are better controlled than ever – I’ve been able to completely eliminate one asthma medication, and I’m hoping to be able to eliminate allergy shots, too.

I can run now. I’d never been a runner prior to starting Medifast. Now I run 15 to 20 miles a week and have competed in two 5K races. I have a long-term goal of completing a half marathon, which is something I never even would have considered a year and a half ago.

Dana Dvorak

I reached my goal in only 15 weeks and lost 43.2 pounds. I now weigh 135.4 pounds and feel incredible!

I am 30 years old, and ever since I had my son two years ago I maintained a weight of 180 pounds. I tried using Weight Watchers, but I couldn’t lose anything. I was so embarrassed by my weight that all areas of my life were suffering. I was unhappy with the person I saw looking back at me in the mirror and I didn’t want my son to have the fat mom in the group!

My prayers were answered when I found Medifast. I came across the website and was immediately intrigued. I read everything I could about the Program. What appealed to me most was that it seemed like it would be very easy to follow. It had quick and on-the-go options for a working mom like me, and I wouldn’t have to spend my whole day thinking about when and what I was going to eat. The way I was eating and my lack of exercise is what caused me to gain all that weight. I went from 135-180 pounds with no problem.

I started Medifast in February of 2007 weighing 178.6 pounds. Within the first week I had more energy, clothes were fitting better and my skin improved from all the water I was drinking. I was ecstatic to finally be on my way to a trimmer, healthier me! I reached my goal in only 15 weeks and lost 43.2 pounds. I now weigh 135.4 pounds and feel incredible! I have dropped 4 dress sizes and 5 pant sizes, and I no longer dread going in to a fitting room. The woman I see now in the mirror cant help but smile back! In fact, I often catch myself taking a second look because I am just so happy with how I look and feel now. Medifast has helped me take control of my weight struggle, break some very bad habits and develop new healthy habits.

It is so empowering to set a goal and then 15 weeks later see that goal reached. Medifast has reminded me that I can do absolutely anything that I set my mind to doing. I feel such an incredible sense of sensation and happiness from what I have been able to accomplish. I have so much more energy, I don’t get out of breath from walking up a flight of stairs, and I can easily slide in to size 6 pants, which is amazing!

I just can not say enough good things about Medifast. I know that when I placed my first order I did so with the skepticism of a person who has struggled with diets and weight loss for over 10 years. But 15 weeks later I am thrilled to report that I am a more than satisfied customer and a Medifast success story!

Shannon Roberts-Musch

Medifast has been, and still is, a Godsend!!

I am so thankful for Medifast!!

I have lost over 40 pounds and been able to keep it off! I feel so much better about my appearance.

It has given me back the self-confidence that I had lost. It is great to be able to look in the mirror and be proud of the way I look. I have more physical energy than when I was overweight. I notice that my knee pain has subsided and I can comfortably walk longer distances than before. As an added bonus, my blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels have decreased!! It is also quite an ego booster to hear, “Wow!! You look great! You’ve lost a lot of weight! How did you do it?” I encourage others to try Medifast and experience the difference it can make in their lives.

I hesitate to say this, but at first my desire to lose weight was external. People who are close to me had made discouraging remarks about my weight. It hurt so badly, that I was determined to succeed at my weight loss. When I spoke with a doctor, he bleakly told me that it would take about a year or more for me to lose the weight. I felt so discouraged. I wanted to lose weight now and in much less than a year’s timeframe. I felt rather hopeless. In the past I had tried various diets, slowly lost a little bit of weight, only to gain it all back and more.

As I was driving my son to school one morning, I heard a female disc jockey on the radio enthusiastically speaking of her weight loss. She had lost a significant amount of weight in a relatively short amount of time. She described the Medifast plan and how easy it was to follow. I thought to myself, “I might as well try it, too! Nothing else is working…I feel fat, ugly and sluggish…I have nothing to lose but weight!!” The next day I ordered a Medifast 4-week package. I began the diet on May 1, 2005. I weighed 180 pounds. By June 23rd, I had lost 20 pounds!! I was so determined that nothing was going to hinder my weight loss. The Medifast diet had already exceeded my expectations!! I lost another 20 pounds and began the maintenance phase of the plan. I am so pleased that keeping the weight off has been so easy. I may decide to lose another 10 pounds in the near future. I am confident I will succeed as I have thus far. As an added bonus, my blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels have decreased!!

In my college years I was a size 4/6. I now wear a 6/8. Through the years, excess weight had “snuck up” on me. I got married, gave birth to my son, etc. My husband is a United States Marine (that in itself is very stressful!!). He is a BIG man, 6′8” and 215 pounds. He can eat and eat and eat!! I have always cooked in quantity to feed this person!!! To my determent, I also ate almost as much as he did! My weight continued to climb, but I kept on eating. I often ate for comfort and the pure pleasure of it. Eating was fun!! I was addicted to all kinds of junk food. During the many, and often long, military deployments, eating was not just a necessity but a stress reliever.

I am no longer controlled by food. I feel much better now that food has its proper place in my life. Medifast has been, and still is, a Godsend!! Thanks Medifast for helping me regain my self-esteem and physical well being.