If you had told me a year ago that I would be writing a raving review for a medical weight loss clinic, I would have acused you of speaking crazy bunk. But here I am. And you saw my face. And I said, "Yeah, I'm a believah."
Medi Weightloss Clinics. Didn't know a whole lot about it. When I drove by, it conjured up the thought of the commercials that promise to get you high-school skinny. (If I ever get there, I did save a pair of my sweet Guess? jeans with zippers on the ankles...I digress.)
Then I ran into a girlfriend at work who I hadn't seen in ages. She was always cute, but now she was rocking a smoking new figure. As any gal would, I asked the secret to her new found hot body. She told about Medi and her 30 pound weight loss in four months. Right?! As a mom who had churned out three younguns in 7 years, I had a few extra .lbs to spare. I was intersted. Then - I checked the price. Totally out of my range. Something like $300 for the very first visit. Not in the budget.
Living Social was my saving grace. They offered up a super great deal just prior to Thanksgiving and I jumped on it. Who diets DURING the holidays?! Me. I am a beast that enjoys a challenge.
Let me be clear. This plan requires extreme mental preparedness and discipline. The first couple of days, I told my husband that I literally could have gnawed off my own forearm. It is a very restrictive caloric diet regimen to start. But once through the first week, it's been smooth sailing.
I was very motivated as I was staring down the barrel of a milestone birthday and I wanted to shed my weight as a present to myself. Mission accomplished.
The support is great. The starter supplements work. And I really don't think I could stick to it without the prescription for the suppresant in the beginning.
Here's the thing...I am now outside the deal that I bought. I am plunking down 70 beans a week. I am invested. Don't dig into this plan unless you plan on doin' it. It will be a big, fat waste of cash.
But - if you are ready. REALLY ready. I would say that this place is worth a try. They give you a full medical check-up upfront (blood work, EKG, etc.) to make sure you are ready for the program. I like that.
I have done Weight Watchers which is super effective IF you follow the program and attend weekly meetings. I just don't have the time to track and to carve out an hour and a half for a feel-good session. NutriSystem. Gross. I like food too much to eat that stuff they mail you.
I am at a weight that has been out of reach for me for a while. I am done with my child-bearing years and it feels good to have my body back. Not high-school skinny. But pretty rockin' it for forty. I'm digging it. read more