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How Many Pounds Will I Lose On A Couple Of Weeks Of Medifast?

I sometimes hear from people who have only a bit of weight to get rid of and they are interested in Medifast. I been told by someone who said: "I really only need to get rid of around 10 - 12 pounds, so I'm wondering if I could lose all of the weight within only a couple weeks. Is this possible?" I'll let you know my response below. The Ranges: There are ranges you will typically see tied in with weekly Medifast weight reduction. Based around the company's own literature and clinical studies, the ranges that you're going to often see are 2 -5 pounds per week to the first a couple weeks and 1 - 2 weeks from then on. The problem with your type of ranges is that it can be tough to understand if you are intending to be on the low or high-end with the range. And in my experience, your experiences may vary by the week. I've been on both ab muscles high and very low ranges. Some weeks, I can let you know why I'm seeing what I am on the scale. Sometimes it&

Hold On Like a Bulldog — 3 Secrets To Stick To Your Weight Loss Program

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Hold On Like a Bulldog — 3 Secrets To Stick To Your Weight Loss Program Struggling to stick with your diet program? You aren’t alone. Millions of people worldwide fall off diet programs every day. Often, it’s due to a few key mistakes they’re making along the way. Let’s take a closer look at three powerful secrets for sticking to your diet plan. Put them into action and see the results you’re looking for. Get A Diet Buddy One word of advice: don’t go at it alone. Those who get a diet buddy will experience the high’s and low’s together. They stand a much better chance of success in the long run. If you can’t convince someone to diet with you, at least find someone who will support you and keep you accountable as you need it. You will hit hard times, and it will really help to have someone by your side. Use Hunger-Busting Strategies Hunger is another reason why many people can’t stick with a fat loss diet plan . That’s natural, but avoidable. Either they cut t

What Are the Biggest Reasons Diets Fail?

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What Are the Biggest Reasons Diets Fail? The average American dieter makes 4-6 dieting attempts per year. Clearly that means the first…and second…and third attempt weren’t successful. It’s a vicious circle of demotivation that leaves many feeling like they cannot succeed without superhuman tenacity. Maybe you are ready to throw in the (oversized) towel on dieting for good . Don’t be. Take a minute to look at the four reasons why most diets fail, and then find a diet plan that bypasses these pitfalls. Soon you will find yourself on track to optimal success. Let’s look at the four key factors. Unrealistic Calorie Intakes The “starvation mode” method only sets you up to fail. By consuming so little food, your body literally starts shutting down to conserve fuel. When this happens, you are on a one-way path to a fat loss plateau. Yes, you should lower calorie intake to see fat loss results, but you need to do it in a way that maintains your “metabolic engine”. Lac

The 3 Most Common Dieting Mistakes of Women

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The 3 Most Common Dieting Mistakes of Women A woman on a diet has many suitors. The weight loss world is full of companies and self-appointed experts competing for her attention, often spreading misinformation and making  impossible promises. It’s so predictable. They just want to get into her….pocketbook. If you’re a woman struggling with weight loss, there’s a good chance you have heard some unreliable information, causing you to make a mistake or two. Just a bit of misinformation can make weight loss seem like a code to crack. It doesn’t need to be as complicated as it seems. By learning these mistakes, you can quickly unlock your potential and get back to getting results. Let’s look at four need-to-know weight loss mistakes. Starvation Diets If 1400 calories is good, 1000 must be better, right? Wrong. Your body needs fuel to burn fat properly. As strange as it may sound, if you cut your calories back too far, your body will actually begin conserving its store of

Don’t Be Duped! — 3 “Diet Foods” Guaranteed to Sabotage Your Health

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Don’t Be Duped! — 3 “Diet Foods” Guaranteed to Sabotage Your Health Are you putting 100% into your diet program, but feel like you’re getting 0 results? Many people find themselves in this pickle. They work hard, hold on to their diet strategy like bulldog, but fail to see the transformation they wanted. Hopes were high, but the scale just isn’t going downward. What gives? Often, the problem is not effort or motivation. The issue is that they are incorporating certain foods in their diet plan that are actually not diet foods at all. The diet industry is big business, and unfortunately many companies market their products as healthy, even though they are counter-productive options. What are these foods? Here are three problem foods you need to cut from your diet immediately. Fruit Flavored Yogurts Fruit flavored yogurts are a favorite among many dieters, but many fail to see them for what they are: pint-sized sugar bombs. Individual yogurt packs have gotten unhealthier

Building A Righteous Bod: 5 Commandments Of Smart Dieting

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Building A Righteous Bod: 5 Commandments Of Smart Dieting To see the best results from any diet plan, you’ve got to know the “Diet Commandments” . These guidelines are essential for superior results. They will take you to the Promised Land, flowing with good health and energy. Sadly, many dieters miss out on one or more of these rules, and it costs them their success. Thou Shall Eat More Protein Of all the foods you might eat while on a fat loss diet, protein is probably the most important. Protein combats hunger, stabilizes blood glucose levels, and prevents lean muscle loss. The result is raised metabolism and accelerated fat loss. Don’t let your protein intake fall short. Aim to consume some in every meal and snack. For some unexpected sources of protein, consider quinoa, bulgur, avocado, and whole wheat bagels. Thou Shall Eat Regularly You may have heard that metabolism increases the more often you eat. That’s somewhat misleading. Actually, the boost you get