Medifast Question for Ellis patients

While on Medifast can we use the soups, eggs, bars that can be ordered from Medifast website?

Jane,

Sadly no.  When I was on the Medifast, I was only allowed water, herbal tea and an occasional broth.  (beware watch the salt in the broth)  If you need something different, try adding extracts to the shake.  I lover peppermint, coconut, almond, raspberry, strawberry etc added to the chocolate flavor.  If you want something non liquid, I would add extra ice to the shake and make it thick enough that I could eat it with a spoon.  Sort of like Medifast ice cream, Ben & Jerry's does not need to worry about the competition!

Good Luck

Jim

Jane,
Ditto what Jim said!! I was allowed a lean & green meal at dinner time (lean protein & green veggies &/or a salad) but then I was on it for 12 weeks... I obviously had/have a lot of weight to lose. 

They will give you what you are allowed at the office!! Be creative with it & use the extracts like Jim mentioned (hmm, wonder where he got that hint from? ). I found too, that the colder it was the easier it was to drink! Don't think about it too much - you'll get through it before you know it!!

Good luck!!!
Cece

Thanks Jim and Cece..

I just thought I'd check.  I actually don't  mind the medifast shakes.. I am however craving King crab legs and cucumbers  and something warm.. go figure.. Maybe some broth could help!

Cece :

I had knee surgery last Wednesday..I can't wait to get back to work.. My husband can't wait either..  Tonite I ventured out to a support group.  My knee was telling me about  a half hour before the meeting was over it was time to go home..

You both are great!! 

Oh that's right - you had the double-whammy of knee surgery & starting Medifast!!!! God Bless you!!!! Don't let boredom kick your head hunger into over-drive... find something to do to keep you busy while recovering from the knee surgery... trust me, boredom is/was my worst enemy!! I've had to dig out my needlepoint to keep my fingers busy!!!

Sound slike you are doing pretty well otherwise!! Keep it up!!!

Cece

heyy, im not the best on advise, but i used to warm up the chocolate kind at night for a mock hot choc. and in the am  i used to mix it with decaf coffee for something hot