I have been overweight my whole life, well since I was 9. I was always known as the "fat sister". I hated to have family photos taken or be in any videos. I had no social life. I have been married for almost 14 years but when my husband wanted to go out, I would stay at home because I felt embarrassed that I was his wife. As for work, I work with very tiny girls are who very in shape. I got tired of hearing, "Yep, Jodi is on ANOTHER diet!" It would be nice to be known for something other than "dieting", you know? I know that I am smart and funny and caring. But no one sees THAT Jodi. They always saw the fat, unhappy Jodi.

If there was a diet out there, I tried it. I tried other programs, patches, pills, and powders but not ONE of those programs helped me learn to eat differently. Not one came with nutritional support, the physical training support, or the mental support (blogs and boards) that Medifast offers. Those are the keys that make this program successful which, in turn, made ME successful!

In 2002, I lost 100 pounds and maintained pretty well at 160 lbs and a size 12 until about 3 years ago. I gained back 36 lbs. I kept telling myself that it was just 10 or 15 pounds but I hadn't gotten on the scale. It was a slap in the face to see that I had gained 1/3 of what I had kept off for years.

I saw a Medifast ad in a magazine one day and I'm still not sure why I ordered it. I think because I hadn't tried it yet and because it said "money back guarantee".

My health was my main motivation to lose weight. I suffered from medical conditions such as fibromyalgia and hypoglycemia. I wanted to be healthy for my family and most importantly, for ME! I have always put everyone else first and taken care of my kids, my family and my patients but I decided that day that it was time to take care of ME!

When I began Medifast in March of 2007, I weighed 195 pounds and wore a size 16-18 pants. I was on the program a few weeks before I noticed a difference in size. I was not a fast loser like some people but I was steady. And slow and steady wins the race! However, within the first week there was a dramatic increase in energy! The most amazing part for me, however, is how dramatically my body and my life have changed in just 7 months. I have lost 61 pounds and currently weigh 134 pounds.

My marriage has changed as well. I have more confidence in the way I look. My husband and I go out more as a couple and I feel attractive which certainly shows in the way I treat him. My relationship with my kids is MUCH better. I have more energy for them and no longer sit and watch TV. Work is still hard at times. I have those that are proud of me, and those that are jealous. But I no longer feel like the fat kid in high school when I work with thin people. And, since I am in the healthcare industry, I feel better knowing that I am setting a good example for others. I even have one physician who asked me if I would be willing to talk to a patient or 2 that he really wants to lose weight. My health has also improved. I am able to do things now that I wasn't able to before. I breathe easier. I walk easier. I have the bills to prove I shop better. I run! My whole life I have wanted to run and was never able to. But, with the help of other Medifast-ers and the Couch to 5K program, I ran my first 5K on November 3rd 2007 with my sister (who is also a Medifast-er thanks to me)!

The thing I love most about Medifast is that it is SIMPLE. There really isn't much planning to do. I don't have to think about it. I just grab 5 packets and go. I only plan 1 meal a day, which I also cook for my family and I drink a ton of water.

I hit my WEIGHT goal in October of 2007 and started transition and maintenance on November 1st. I can say, however, without a doubt that I will CONTINUE to use Medifast products for the rest of my life. I am not a breakfast eater, but with a Medifast oatmeal bar or Hot drink, I can continue to keep my metabolism up. Not to mention, there will always be packets in my purse for those times that I need to eat SOMETHING... Because you will NOT find me buying garbage at the convenience store or drive thru!

Through Medifast I came to the realization that I AM worth the time and effort and that I deserve to be on my own "to do" list. Medifast is not just a weight loss program it is a life transformation program. I sure learned a lot going through this process. I have dealt with things that I haven't wanted to face for years and somewhere along the line, I learned how to eat healthy, make good choices, stay on plan, and live!

Medifast makes it easy to lose up to 20 lbs in 30 days.

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