4. Medifast …
Weight Loss: 4-7 pounds per week
Cost: $275 per month
What I Think: I tried Medifast for only about a month after I had my daughter, and I lost seventeen pounds during that month. Medifast is similar to NutriSystem in that you order prepackaged foods and you don’t have to go to meetings. I liked Medifast because it allowed me to eat several small meals throughout the day.
I ate five Medifast meals, meaning prepackaged foods only, and one “lean and green meal”, meaning a prepackaged entree with salad and/or vegetables. I liked eating the little meals every two to three hours because it kept me full, and I felt like I was getting a lot to eat. I also did lose about the average of what Medifast advertises… they say you can lose 15 – 30 pounds a month, and I probably could’ve lost more if I exercised.
Why did I quit Medifast? I really didn’t have time to eat those six little meals once I went back to work after my maternity leave. I just couldn’t squeeze in the little meals throughout my work day… so, I wound up skipping them, getting really hungry, and cheating on the plan. So, if you’ve got a job where you can make time to microwave your little meals three or four times during your work day (or if you don’t work), Medifast would be something to think about. Check it out at Medifast’s website.
5. Slim Fast …
Weight Loss: 3-5 pounds per week
Cost: Six cans of Slim Fast shakes cost around $8.00, so about $2.50 per day plus food.
What I Think: I’ve gone on Slim Fast several times throughout the past ten years. I really like the convenience and ease of the Slim Fast plan! What I do is drink a shake for lunch, a shake for dinner, a small snack (maybe a Slim Fast bar), and a sensible dinner. I like Slim Fast for a lot of reasons.
One, it has a lot of fiber in it, so it fills me up and keeps me regular! Also, it is so super easy for me to grab a shake and go… I love being able to drink that quick breakfast as I’m running out the door. Some of my friends think the shakes are gross and taste powdery, but I love the taste! The chocolate and vanilla are my favorites. Actually, now that I’m writing this review, I think I’ll go back on Slim Fast!
There are a few drawbacks… I would get bored after a month or so of just drinking the shakes for lunch, and I’d want to eat what my friends were eating at the lunch table. Also, sometimes my sensible dinners were not so sensible! But, overall, I love Slim Fast, and many of my friends and I have lost weight on it. Learn more about it at Slim Fast.
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Okay, those are my five favorite weight loss programs. I’ve lost at least fifteen pounds on each of them, and I know they all work. Try one and see which you like best! Do you have a favorite program that I haven’t tried? Post it below and I’ll give it a shot!
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Have you tried Herbalife? I have a friend that lost 40 lbs in 3 1/2 months.
Last year was the time I ever tried a specific diet, since I wanted to fit in a certain dress for my son’s wedding. I tried the Fat Smash Diet (book written by Ian K. Smith, MD), and lost 15 lbs. in 3 1/2 months (and the only exercise I followed, was brisk walking 45 minutes daily). I actually am thinking of trying it again, since I felt really good during the cleansing period, and learned to enjoy brown rice, whole wheat products,and other healthy foods. Also, I only gained back 5 lbs in almost a year, without continuing this diet.
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Hi Katie,
I am Nitisha, I’ve been surfing for weight loss programs.. I came across your website.. Looks like your suggestion has worked on many people..
Iam 22 years old, an Architect by profession. My height is 5′5″ and I weigh 68kgs. To my height I am atleast 5 kgs overweight.
My daily schedule involves gymming for an hour and then breakfast, lunch and dinner, apart from 10 hours of work. Its been a month since I joined gym but I still dint find any difference. Please suggest some reamedies so that I can shead these extra kilos.
Thank you,
Nitisha.
Hi Nitisha, are you supplementing your exercise with a healthier diet? I suggest cutting back on fats and other junk food. Also, I think you should give your workout time to work. Real life is not exactly like the show “biggest loser” where the contestants lose considerable weight in a matter of weeks. Those people work extra harder than all of us the real world could ever imagine. Besides, they have no work. They only focus on losing weight. I suggest continuing going to the gym and eating healthier. :)
I found that the easiest way to loose weight was replacing foods you looooove with similar ones. For example…I’m a dummy for ice cream. Opt for Dreyers’ fat free chocolate swirl icecream. And instead of those high in carb and calories waffles in the morning with a side of bacon and eggs… go for a BIG serving of egg-beaters (3 to 4 eggs) and lots of salsa with turkey bacon. If you start doing a little weight training (5 lbs. for 10 min. 3x a day) your body will thank you for all the lean protein. Instead of a sneaking a Frosty or milkshake during the day, make yourself a protein shake with fat free milk. Obliterate ALL coke and regular pepsi.. switch to Coke Zero. It will do wonders. Do splenda vs. sugar…
I can go on and on. If you like bread, I got a secret recipe for an irish soda bread to die for, because it is made with FAT FREE sour cream. And that salad pasta, pssssh….there’s fat free mayo that you can make it that makes it taste just as great. You may end up spending an extra $30 dollars a month of groceries just in getting the lower fat and lower cal substitutions, but believe me, it’s the cheapest and easiest way to get your healthy life style going!
well, i’m only 14; yes, still young; but i’ll lyk to loose weight. i weigh 121 lbs but the program i do is called Herbalife. Its safe, convenient, and its 100% natural. yes, you have results, but it also depends on wat you eat and the portions that you eat. if you go to a Herbalife club, they’ll explain EVERYTHING to you, and i guarantee you that you’ll be satisfied. But, just dont drop your addictions. that’s wat causes you to go to the hospital and the people blame it on the product. but really, they need to blame it on themselves becuase that products DOES WORK. PROMISE. everyone i know has had results; and i had a cousin that lost 47 lbs in 3 months. so if you dont loose weight or you end up going to the hospital; thats all on you and the only one you can blame…is YOURSELF.
I PROMISE THAT HERBALIFE DOES WORK.
oh one more thing; HERBALIFE is not only about loosing weight, but it can also help you with diseases you have. like heart diseases, diabetes, arthritis, joint problems, bone problems, etc. and since its 100% NATURAL, even babies, kids, children, senior citizens…ANYBODY can drink it. its not just loosing weight.
my mom (33) tried weight watchers and lost 49 pounds in a few months
to Chasity:
Wow! Your Mom rocks! :) Congratulations!
I have been on Jenny Craig for about 5 weeks. I have only lost 3 1/2 pounds. For the last two weeks I have not lost anything. My consuler uped my calorie intake to 1500 from 1200 before. She said with me working out so much, that I may be storing calories.
I am upset and down on myself. The food is costly. I eat everything that is on the program and work out about an hour a day, with nothing lost.
Hey ladies, just fom personal experince I am a huge advocate of clean eating & effective exercise. To date I have lost over 60lbs. Check out my blog to learn more about what I think about diets & programs (fatmomtofitmom.com -see post: why dieting is like bad parenting) I’m also a big promoter of Fit Yummu Mummy, link can be found on my blog. Good luck to you all on your health & fitness goals!
Rossy Ruppe
independent Beachbody fitness coach
http://www.teambeachbody.com/rruppe
http://www.fatmomtofitmom.com -blog