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| Lisa Davis | | Paperback:
| 221 pages | | Publisher:
| Medifast, Inc. | | Publication Date:
| 2007 | | Package Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 A Good Introduction to Medifast - Read before ordering the products!Aug 24, 2010
By Rebecca Johnson
"The Rebecca Review"
If you are thinking about trying the Medifast diet this is a good starting point. Because of reading this book I have decided to try the four-week program to lose a few pounds that have not come off from walking alone. I think I'm basically eating too many carbohydrates and the foods you eat while on Medifast seem to be mostly soy protein.
The basic chapters include:
What are we up against? Why Medifast?
Why Other Diets Don't Work: Debunking the Myths
The Doctor's Best Kept Secret: Why Medifast Works
Personal Journey: Getting into the Medifast Mindset
The Medifast 5 & 1 Plan
Transition and Maintenance
Get Moving on Medifast
Medifast for Women's Health
Medifast for Men's Health
Nutritionally Enhanced Food for Health
Weight Loss Medications and Obesity Surgery
On Your Way!
Recipes and Meal Plans
What I really enjoyed about this book was the success stories that are spread out throughout the book. The before and after pictures are very convincing!
Some of the helpful things in this book include discussions of the products offered and their benefits. Like if you want something with appetite control you may go for the shakes with Super Citrimax. "Medifast Plus for Appetite Suppression is most appropriate for people who struggle with hunger and prefer the benefits of a natural appetite suppressant." ~ pg. 116 There is also a special shake for women experiencing the symptoms of menopause/perimenopause.
This book seems mostly written for women but there is a chapter on men. The topics range from facts about men who are overweight being more susceptible to prostate cancer to male-pattern balding.
This book also discusses three nutritionally enhanced shakes for Diabetics, those worried about Coronary Health and those with joint issues. This is all good information to read before you head to the site to order their products. There is also a package for those who want to live gluten-free.
Some of the foods this program offers includes, shakes, bars, brownies, soft serve, pudding, oatmeal, soups, drinks, pancakes, scrambled eggs, pretzels and cheese puffs.
The way this program works is that you eat 5 Medifast meals during the day and at night you make what they call a "lean and green" meal. This is mostly protein and vegetables. Like you could have a chicken salad or a lobster tail with steamed vegetables.
While I can't imagine getting bored with all the different flavors of shakes and bars this book does include recipes and meal plans to make your life a little more entertaining. Like there are recipes for Balsamic Glazed Chicken, Grilled Halibut with Lemon Vinaigrette, Taco Salad, and Grilled Cajun Turkey Tenderloins. The drink recipes include: Banana Float, Hot Cocoa Viennese, Lemon Meringue Cooler and Chocolate Raspberry Shake.
What is quite helpful is the 5 & 1 Meal plans. You may want to make your main meal of the day for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The plans show you how to make that possible. There are also options for vegetarians.
The only thing you will wish for after reading this book is perhaps another book filled with "lean and green" meal options. However I have found many websites offering free recipes. Just look up Medifast Lean and Green Meals and you will find many sites offering information.
"The Secret is Out" is an essential book for anyone on the Medifast Program! I'm very glad I read it before I went to the Medifast1 dot com website. Once you go to the website you can read about what forms of protein to eat, what types of vegetables to consume and what vegetables to avoid. You may also notice that on this program you avoid fruit, dairy products and starches. Most of the products are mixed with water and it is recommended that you drink 64 ounces of water a day.
There is no aspartame in Medifast products!
Please consult with your physician before beginning this program!
~ The Rebecca Review
P.S. Look for "Medifast Coupon Codes" online to save up to $50 on your first order!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Good informationDec 29, 2010
By Isabelle G
I was told about the MediFAst diet by a friend, who lost 80 lbs. She let me borrow her book and after reading it i decided to try the diet, got my own copie of ahe book. Lots of good information in the book, the diet is awesome, so easy to stick with. I don't feel the urge to cheat, have lots of energy, feel full. And the best thing is the weight is just melting off. I am on my 9th week and i have lost 32 lbs so far. I can only recommend the book and the diet to anybody interested in a long term solution. I only wish i had found out about this sooner.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 The rationale and reasoning behind the Medifast program...Jul 17, 2011
By Thomas Duff
"Duffbert"
I received The Secret is Out: What Physicians Have Always Known About Weight Loss (The Medifast Program) by Lisa Davis and Bradley T. MacDonald as part of my first package from Medifast. Reading it as an in-depth look into the reasoning and science of the program, it works well. When I first thought about starting Medifast, I wondered if 900 calories a day was enough or if that calorie level would be "safe" for long periods of time (at least for the length of time I'll need to get things to where they need to be). This book assured me that I was OK in going this route and that while drastic, Medifast would provide me the framework and results I need going forward.
I appreciated the before/after pictures and stories that were interspersed throughout the pages. It's one thing to know something will work if you follow the program. It's another to see examples of how others have succeeded in doing the same thing. It's good motivation and inspiration to go back periodically and see the pictures again.
It's too bad this book isn't more readily available before people sign up for the program. It might help people make more informed decisions. But if you've started Medifast anyway, this would be recommended reading to fill in the gaps and understand what you're doing.
5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Just 'ok'Dec 11, 2009
By Smarty
"Woof"
This book does not have strong nutrional advice, but if you know healthly living you should be ok. It is easy to read and follow, I think I spent an hr. skimming the info and felt that was enough for my benefit.
4 of 13 found the following review helpful:
The Best Life Changing InfoMar 17, 2009
By Kerri C. Lambert
"kerri lambert"
The Secret is Out is a great book to have in your library...especially in today's day and age. It can help everyone figure out how to get healthy and stay that way.
I highly recommend this book as a GREAT read.
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