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Medifast Diet Plan for Nursing Mothers...Anyone ever done it?

So, I came across the Medifast diet plan for nursing mothers as I was browsing the web. I looked it over and looks pretty well-balanced and healthy. I'm curious to know if anyone else has tried this diet. It has you eating throughout the day. You can have unlimited amounts of fruits and veggies. Two well-balanced meals with lean meats. You do have to have 3 supplemental meals/shakes that they sell. I've done similar diets when I wasn't pregnant. If you've done it or know someone that has, please share your/their experience. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Joanna on March 30, 2012 at 11:46pm

I did do this diet. I loved the idea of it and I spent like $100 on the food. Let me tell you, it gets SUPER disgusting eating powdered food after a couple of days. You may be eating frequently but you are practically dying for something REAL to eat. It really did not taste good and it was expensive. It is super hard for me to lose weight but what has been working for me recently is this: Every meal I eat a little protein and a fruit and a veggie. In the morning I have carbs like a bowl of granola or a bagel. As the day progresses my carbs become less. I eat NO carbs at dinner. In between meals I snack on deli lunch meat or Cuties or cut up veggies. If i'm craving salty deliciousness I LOVE the Special K sour cream and onion cracker chips. I also never eat after 530. I've been doing this for 3 weeks now as well as going to Jazzercise (fun dance aerobics) 4 times a week. I'm down 10 lbs. It's slow progress but I feel great and healthy and never hungry. And it's delicious and cheaper then Medifast. Hope this helps :D good luck!

Permalink Reply by Mommyof3 on March 31, 2012 at 6:13pm

Thanks so much for sharing with me. I like the idea of decreasing carbs throughout the day. Also 10lbs in 3 weeks is awesome! I am usually able to shed extra pounds but it gets tricky with breastfeeding. Thanks for tips and good luck on your weightloss!

Permalink Reply by Celena on August 21, 2012 at 11:28pm

I'm actually on this diet and nursing. I had my 3rd boy in April and decided I could not wait to lose this weight. I am doing Take Shape For Life. This involves the use of the medifast program but also includes a life coach who checks in on you and basically is that support person you can go to if you have any questions or concerns. The support person is free and experienced with the program themselves. I have been on the program for 1 week and have lost 7lbs. I am still learning a good caloric intake to keep my milk supply from decreasing. So far I find myself eating 1600-1700 calories a day. My milk supply is still there. I did notice a decrease with 1500 calories a day so that's why I bumped my caloric intake up. Otherwise, the food is fine. Shakes are good, brownies are good, chocolate chip brownie is good. Packaged pretzels are a good amount. The soft served ice cream is good too. It's not going to be superb it's diet food. The one thing I do like is that I can still eat food outside of the 3 medifast foods. I think it's a great plan for weightloss while nursing.

Permalink Reply by Celena on August 22, 2012 at 11:13am

By the way the first week you lose 6-9lbs then only 1-2 lbs a week so you can support your milk supply :). If you decide to do it let me know I can get you in contact with someone. I really think you like this program. I'm down another pound this morning ;). Yay!!!