September 2009

Strategies to Losing Weight

by Ashley Staker on September 30, 2009

There is a general perception that losing weight is only a temporary achievement. It is perceived that people who lose weight ultimately gain back what they lost in just a few months. In fact, a study that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition had said that only about 20% of people who [...]

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Why Choose Medifast?

by Ashley Staker on September 28, 2009

Among all the weight loss diets out there, Medifast is the only one that offers one simple plan, everyday. Here is what you get when you join the Medifast program – a very straightforward plan that leaves no room to be misinterpreted over 70 meal choices available all Medifast meals are convenient to prepare and [...]

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Medifast Success Story

by Ashley Staker on September 25, 2009

Nothing encourages more than finding out about another person’s success story with the Medifast Diet. Through the years, Medifast has helped over a million people with their weight loss concerns. If there is one thing that the Medifast clients rave about, it is the support and encouragement that the Medifast community provides to its clients. [...]

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Salads and Calories

by Ashley Staker on September 23, 2009

For anyone on a diet, a salad is always a good meal option regardless of whether it is a snack or an entrée. But the question that we need to ask ourselves is, “are salads really low in calories?” The truth is, the dressings and the fixings can spell the difference between a low-calorie salad [...]

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The Medifast Maintenance Phase

by Ashley Staker on September 21, 2009

Once you have successfully completed the Transition Phase, you are are now ready to go into the Maintenance Phase of the Medifast Diet. The Maintenance Phase helps you retain the weight you have achieved and helps you sustain your good healthy habits on a long term basis. During the Maintenance phase, you will be required [...]

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A Typical Day in the Maintenance Phase

by Ashley Staker on September 17, 2009

Everyone who engages in the Medifast diet hope to make their diet plan work for them. The goal is to be able to Transition into the Maintenance level of the Medifast Diet. Maintenance is when you have achieved your weight loss goals. During this period, you are focused on sustaining the weight you have achieved [...]

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Reading Nutrition Labels Part 2

by Ashley Staker on September 15, 2009

Here are some additional things to watch out for when reading Nutrition Labels: 3. Daily Values Nutrition labels also include the “% Daily Value.” This indicates the percentage of the recommended daily nutrient in a serving. It is recommended that you check the bottom of the nutrition facts box as this includes the recommended amounts [...]

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Inflammatory Damage From Bad Night’s Sleep

by Ashley Staker on September 13, 2009

Do you know anyone who feels well-rested and sleeps great? I’m not sure I do, yet it’s a proven fact that adequate sleep is essential to optimal health. Sleeping gives the brain time to process thoughts and replenish invaluable neurotransmitters… allows time for damaged tissues to heal… heightens reflexes and alertness… and helps ward off [...]

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Reading Nutrition Labels

by Ashley Staker on September 11, 2009

The first nutrition labels came out in 1986 with the intention of educating people about the connection between heart disease and diet. Since then, the nutrition labels have constantly been evolving to address our changing needs. Information about calories as well as calories from fat were added when the concern on obesity became very apparent. [...]

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Tips on Starting the Medifast Diet

by Ashley Staker on September 10, 2009

Most people who start a diet often do so without understanding the program fully.  Some may have certain expectations and some may even anticipate things a little bit differently than what it actually is.  When this happens, the probability of success becomes minimal. When starting on the Medifast Diet, it is important that you take [...]

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