40-49lbs Weight Loss Success Stories : Cheryl Lee

I had struggled with my weight for 15 years. Most people don’t think of their bodies as a prison, but I felt imprisoned by a body that kept me confined and locked up for many years.

I hid under full clothing, and avoided activities and social engagements because I was so ashamed. I tried numerous times to conquer my weight issues, with no success.

Since losing weight on the Medifast Weight Control Centers Program, my energy and endurance have improved. I like the ease of the program, too—the Medifast Meals are easy to prepare, convenient, and portable.

I feel unstoppable. This has been a life-changing experience for me, not just physically, but emotionally as well. I feel alive for the first time in a long time. I ran a 5K this year for the first time ever! I even started a new career as a teacher, and was nominated for ‘Rookie of the Year!’

Finding Medifast has meant freedom: freedom to live the life I was meant to live, and being able to be the best person I can be, not only for myself, but for my family and other people I meet.

With the amazing support of the caring staff and perfectly balanced, nutritious, delicious, and convenient Medifast Meals, it is easy to be successful.

Incredible Before and After Weight-Loss Transforms

Top 5 Incredible Before and After Weight-Loss & Tips

Sometimes the hardest part of making a big change is getting motivated. Which is why we’ve found 10 seriously inspiring women who have lost anywhere from 84 to 206 pounds. Their weight-loss secret? Good old-fashioned healthy eating and exercising.
1. Martha Price, 52, from Stoneham, MA

Weight Lost: 84 pounds
I started working with a weight-loss coach at Healthy Fit for Women in Woburn, MA. The key was slowly making changes in the way I ate, which eventually led to permanent habits. I used to think I was eating “healthy” foods, but my portions were way too large, not to mention packed with sugar. I started eating breakfast, then tried to eat five small meals a day, every three hours, instead of larger ones later in the day. I now pay more attention to food labels and allow myself the occasional indulgence to keep cravings at bay.
Top Tip: Create accountability for yourself—try keeping a journal to keep track of the food and calories you are eating each day.

 2. Rachel Lima, 39, from Sacramento, CA

Weight Lost: 85 pounds
I gradually scaled down my portion sizes (to 1/3 of what I had been eating), and if I wanted ice cream, I went for a walk to get it!
Top Tip: Hire a personal trainer—I started going to one at my gym, 24 Hour Fitness. Who better to invest in than yourself?


3. Michelle Fritts, 25, from Rockville, MD

Weight Lost: 89 pounds
I wrote down everything I ate as well as the calories, and did a combination of cardio and weight-lifting at the gym almost daily. Sometimes, I’d just go for a walk or do toning exercises in my office during lunch to squeeze in whatever exercise I could!
Top Tip: Find support from a network of people who are also living a healthy life. I found mine in my boyfriend and coworkers, as they were either dieting right along with me, or at least working on living a healthier lifestyle.


4. LeAnne Richards, 48, from Hesperia, CA

Weight Lost: 90 pounds
I joined Weight Watchers and promised myself I would attend all the meetings. I also diligently tracked everything I consumed and maintained a one-hour daily regimen of riding my bike or walking.
Top Tip: Find an exercise buddy—it not only keeps you motivated but also makes exercising more fun!


5. Maureen Albrecht, 56, from Arcadia, CA

Weight Lost: 111 pounds
After years of trying but failing to lose weight with my busy schedule as a law enforcement officer, I tried the Lindora Lean for Life program—a medically based program that consists of three meals and three snacks per day and aims to permanently change eating habits.
Top Tip: Stop making excuses! In order to change your life, you have to change your habits, which means fully committing to a new healthy lifestyle.

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using Apple Cider Vinegar for weight loss (Part II)

A Larger Problem
Diabetes and weight gain aren’t the only problems associated with refined carbohydrates and sugar. Among other things, these foods also contribute to other serious health problems by suppressing the immune system and promoting excessive growth of harmful flora in the intestines. While apple cider vinegar may alleviate the blood sugar issues brought on by sugary foods, it does nothing to prevent these additional problems.

Those looking for an easy way out are likely to think that apple cider vinegar will allow them to continue eating unhealthy foods. However, despite the possibility that this vinegar may reduce the risk of diabetes and weight gain, other health issues associated with excessive sugar consumption will likely take their place. Furthermore, if sugar consumption is excessive enough, as is commonly the case, apple cider vinegar probably won’t make much difference anyway. Diabetes and weight gain will likely prevail. The only true way to avoid the problems associated with blood sugar fluctuation is to avoid the foods that cause it.

Finally, the idea of controlling your weight by directly manipulating your appetite is a bit misguided. Hunger is a signal from your body indicating it’s need for nutrients. Hiding this signal is like pulling the fuse out of your car to shut off the check engine light. It’s a shame that people are more concerned about weight loss than their health, especially since weight loss is a natural byproduct of good health. Furthermore, eating natural whole foods that correlate with your Metabolic Type will naturally satisfy your appetite anyway. While processed foods are literally designed to make you overeat, it’s very difficult to do so with nutritious whole foods.

Acidity and Osteoporosis
Another notable risk associated with frequent use of apple cider vinegar is bone loss and susceptibility to osteoporosis. When an acidic substance such as vinegar is consumed, the body must find a way to buffer it. If necessary, calcium will be taken from teeth and bones to do so.

Another Fad?
In my opinion, anything that aims to provide a health benefit through a quick fix approach and without addressing root factors is both a gimmick and a fad. Apple cider vinegar does not address the root causes of diabetes, nor does it address the root causes of weight gain. As such, I consider it’s use for these conditions to be no different.
A major flaw in modern medicine is the preference of doctors to chase symptoms with dangerous pharmaceutical drugs instead of addressing root causes. Using supplements or natural foods such as apple cider vinegar in place of the drugs is not much better. While it reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, it’s nothing more than temporary symptom relief that allows the true cause of the problem to persist and potentially worsen.

A Better Way
In today’s fast paced world, most of us expect solutions to our problems that are fast and effortless. The “apple cider vinegar diet” is an example of this. It gives people the false hope that they can resolve their problems without having to dedicate themselves to a healthier lifestyle. While it may provide short term results, it certainly won’t promote optimal health as a healthy lifestyle does.
In my opinion, the only worth while way to lose weight is through achieving better health. If you’re overweight and think you’re already living a healthy lifestyle, think again! Trying to lose weight any other way is prioritizing your appearance over your health. This sad and unfortunate mentality is far too common in modern society and is a major reason why poor health and disease are so prevalent today.

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“I was wondering what you think about the apple cider vinegar diet for weight loss. I thought it seemed like one of those diet fads, but after reading about it on health websites, it seems that the diet actually works and isn’t bad for you. In fact, they even say there are other benefits as well.”
 
Apple cider vinegar has been regarded as a health food for a long time. As such, it’s even sold in supplement form. While very few of the beneficial claims associated with vinegar are supported by trustworthy evidence, there is research suggesting that apple cider vinegar has a beneficial effect on diabetes and weight loss. This information has given rise to the so called “apple cider vinegar diet” that consists of 2 teaspoons or tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with water and consumed twice per day.

Diabetes and excess body fat are two alarmingly common problems that are typically caused by excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates and sugar. Apple cider vinegar is believed to help prevent and reverse these two problems by moderating the high levels of blood sugar that result from eating these foods. In addition, it’s also believed that apple cider vinegar further contributes to weight loss by suppressing appetite.

The Importance of Balance
The major control systems of the human body, such as the autonomic nervous system, oxidative system and endocrine system, are all directly stimulated by diet. Because of the significant impact these systems have on health, keeping them in balance is essential to excellent health. We each have genetic strengths, weaknesses and tendencies within these systems, and as such, it’s important to balance them with the food we eat. This is the basis for the Metabolic Typing Diet.
Because apple cider vinegar is highly acidic, it has a strong effect on the body’s major control systems. For example, the acidity will increase the rate of oxidation and will stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Anyone with a natural tendency for fast oxidation or sympathetic dominance will be pushed further in these directions. Long term, this imbalance will lead to organ and gland malfunction, and in turn, can eventually cause serious disease.

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