We had a nice fire in the yard last night with some friends which was nice. But we went to bed pretty late and for some reason I was wide awake around 6:00 this morning. So here I am...
Yesterday I made a decision. I made the decision to stay on Medifast but to ATTEMPT to alter it to a way that will work best for me. Obviously when I exercise the weight doesnt come off. I either gain or lose just a little. And over the past several weeks when I account for my gain last week the scale hasnt budged much. After compiling my thoughts, feelings, and research, and you better believe I did my research, I came up with this. I am enjoying exercising and I dont want to part with it. I for the first time in I think ever I am enjoying exercise and I am capable. Mostly I am capable of it mentally. I always had a mental block that EXERCISE=EVIL. haha. But anyway, I figured there has to be a way to alter this plan to make it work for me. Or at least attempt to. So I have decided to add a few more calories into my diet while still following the plan itself. I am going to attempt something like the 4 and 2 plan(which actually does exist)instead of the 5 and 1 plan. So for lunch yesterday I had salad with chicken in it. Pretty much a second lean and green. I will keep up with the exercise since I feel it is good for my body and mind. I hope to benefit from the extra calories and also from the extra veggies with the hope of helping my digestive "issue". And while I have made this decision and started with it yesterday, I am scared. Stressed. Confused. Even though I did my research and tried to think this through I am scared I made the wrong choice. But it is just a week of deviation and if it doesnt work I will go back to MF 5 and 1. But only the scale will tell come Thursday.
Have a nice weekend everyone!
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Jennifer,
When I was on Medifast, my nutritionist actually suggested that I do the 4+2 plan... which is 4 medifast meals and 2 lean and greans... when I started exercising a lot. It will put you at about 1200 calories per day. I have an email with the details if you would like me to forward it to you. My email address is skinnyhollie at gmail dot com.
Don't worry about the deviation. Hollie is right. There is a 4 and 2 for those who exercise a lot. You could call and talk to the nutritionist I am pretty sure. I have had the same experience. Also in the bathroom. I use stool softeners to help. There are several on the market. There are all kinds of fiber supplements too. I know we are eating a lot of fiber on the plan, but I find that doesn't do it for me. Good luck and keep me posted.
Wishing you success on your new plan:)
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