Medifast Weight Control Program

After gaining like 15 pounds while writing my dissertation, I struggled to find a way to lose weight. I tried running regularly and another prepackaged diet, and neither strategy really worked. I randomly stumbled on Medifast when an acquaintance told me about it. Lucky for me because it worked!
While on Medifast, you eat 5 prepackaged Medifast meals and one «lean and green meal» every day. Most of the prepackaged foods are ok, and some are even scrumptious (like the chocolate covered peanut butter caramel maintenance bars). One definite advantage of this program is the wide variety of foods available, ranging from puddings and soft serve ice cream to more traditional diet foods like shakes and bars. There are lots of flavor choices for each type of food.
The best part about Medifast for me was not having to plan or make decisions about what to eat – just grab your prepackaged meals and you’re good to go. Once a day, you prepare and eat a serving of lean protein with 3 servings of green veggies. Even as a vegetarian, I found the program easy to follow. Although they don’t market this diet as a low-​carb program, that’s what it is. You don’t even eat fruits while on Medifast.
You’re supposed to exercise while on the program, which I didn’t really do. I’m pretty active just in my daily life, though, so that might explain why I lost weight without extra exercise. I can honestly say that I’ve kept off those 15 dissertation pounds since finishing Medifast almost a year ago! :0)

It works and you will lose weight, but this is the most disgusting food I have ever eaten. Frankly, I’d rather hang on to my middle aged extra 10 pounds.