Medifast Weight Control Centers

Medifast has changed my life. It taught me how to eat healthier and how to keep the weight off. George has helped me tremendously each week with setting goals to keep the weight off and encouraging me to exercise regularly. Medifast is a great program and helped me lose over 60 lbs.

I started my program July 2015 and now it’s January 2016 and I have lost a total of 55 lbs. I have knee problems due to weight and have to wear a knee brace but ever since I started losing all this weight my knee stopped hurting and I don’t have to use my brace at all. My councilor is Jorge Belmonte and he’s the best. He encourages me and makes me feel good about myself I can call on him anytime if I have any questions about what I can eat, he’s knowledgeable and always there for me. I recommend them 100% without a doubt it works. I started this program at size 22 and I’m down to 14 and still going strong. I can’t wait to reach my goal weight and look absolutely fabulous thank u medifast.

I consider myself to be the fortunate one, to have George as my personal counselor. He is early to every appointment. He is always ready to see me as soon as I step into the office. He makes me his priority during our weekly meetings. He is an open, patient and kind person. George listens and comprehensively addresses and answers each question I throw his way.
I look forward to see his smiling face each week.

During Grad school I gained 30 lbs and have struggled to get the weight off (2 years ago). I’ve been working with Duy for about a year now and he inspires me to not give up. This program is good because it keeps you accountable (weekly weigh ins and meeting with your counselor). Another reason I like the program is the food is great for those of us that don’t have a lot of time to cook and are on the go a lot. It takes out the guess work and stress of planning healthy meals all the time. I still have some work to do but I know with the support of Duy and Medifast that I will reach my goals soon enough! I highly recommend the program.

Love this center! I have lost almost 10pds in the last 2 months. Everyone is so nice!!! My counselor is Marissa, so nice and easy to talk with every week. I recommend going into center as it works, helps in making you accountable to someone!!! Food is not bad, and I really look forward to the lean and green each evening… Can’t wait to hit goal!

I’ve lost almost 40lbs with the help of Marisa B! She’s awesome to talk to. It really helps having your own personal counselor to talk to to stay on plan. I’ve tried other weight loss plans and this one really works. Its a no-​brainer, just eat their 5 meals and then your own «lean and green».
I highly recommend Medifast to anyone who wants to lose any amount of weight!

Medifast is working for me, it has also help me get my life back together! I get all the support I need from the staff at Medifast!

I am in my early 60’s and carried 25 lbs more than I needed. Not only did my clothes feel uncomfortable, but I had started on high blood pressure medications too. I had been working out regularly, 3 xs a week, at a local gym for the past 6 years and though I was toned, I didn’t lose weight. I started Medifast 2 years ago this month. Maedee is my counselor and I just love her. She is positive, insightful, and supportive. I have learned what my food and alcohol triggers are and how to outsmart them, as well as really look for high protein to carbo percentages in my food choices.
took me a while to lose the 25 lbs but I did it! I was able to get off the high blood pressure medication, for which I am every so grateful. I still struggle with 3 – 5 measley lbs that I add whenever I go on vacation. But I find that staying in the program keeps me accountable and I know this is a lifetime change, not just a «lose weight and gain it back» program.
I will always be ME and I do enjoy eating and drinking life in. What I find about this program is that it allows me to enjoy the things I want in moderation and special occasions and realize that keeping the weight off is like staying in shape… it doesn’t happen without consideration on a daily basis. I plan to stay in the program even though I have reached my goals because I do like to have their convenience foods at the ready and I know I need the constant support to maintain.

MaeDee is great. I’ve moved away, but continue to maintain by ordering the products online. For the initial weight loss I recommend you go in and follow the program at the center. MaeDee will keep you on track.

I love this MediFast Center. My counselor MaeDee and all the rest of the staff are so supportive and helpful. I’ve tried different weight loss programs before, and I’ve been the most successful with MediFast because of the one on one counseling. MaeDee helps to keep me in line :) The food is tasty and filling, but the best part is the people. Try it out!

Update:
my friend who I referred has maintained her 20lb weight loss. My other friend who got me to try it lost the 11 – 15 lbs she had lost, because she is in love with food.
For me, it has been difficult– the holidays and being in love with bread. Will be making wiser choices.
My counselor Marissa referred me to Duy. He keeps it real, and offers me great solutions.
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Previous review:
I had recently lost 7 lbs over 4 months after I broke my ankle, and 9 lbs before that, so I was not really convinced that Medifast was going to help me much further. My friend Risa asked me to join her to do the diet, and I was skeptical about all the processed food, and about getting results. I talked with a couple of people, and then decided to join after having a free consultation with Colleen.
I met Marissa shortly after, and started the diet the day after Thanksgiving 2013. The first two weeks were awful — and they warn you, but still, it is a shock to your body. I lost 12 lbs in the first 6 to 8 weeks, and then gained back 5 lbs by nine months into the program. I have cut down on one of my medications for my blood sugar, and I went from wearing size 12 – 14 clothes to size 10 – 12. I had not been that weight in 20 years!
Even though my cumulative weight loss from the program has not been the 16 lbs that I am striving for, I still appreciate how fast the weight comes off when I do follow the program.
The most difficult part was not having fruit during the JumpStart 10 weeks. Coming from a paleo-​friendly diet, to eating the small varied packages was not my favorite thing to do. I learned more about balancing protein and carbohydrate intake, so that my actual fat can be burned off.
I miss exercising for prolonged periods — and I can still do it, I just have to be smarter about my protein intake.
All the counselors have been really friendly and helpful, including Hayley and Duy. Marissa identifies my weak points, and offers substitute foods and satisfying ones. My whole experience has taught me how to eat less, and to DRINK MORE WATER!
PRO’S: fast weight loss initially — then steady weight loss there after, education regarding how the body works to lose the weight, weekly counseling sessions, food store on site, monthly feedback with body composition analysis and measurements, very convenient with food prep, recipes!
CON’s: expensive, processed food for small meals, no fruit during Jump Start
There is a 5 meals and 1 Lean and Green meal (protein and vegetables) to start; and I also have tried the 4 plus 2, which I was able to eat fruit again.
Food favorites: Chocolate Mint bar, French Vanilla and Dark Chocolate Shakes, Brownie, Garlic or Sour Cream and Chives mashed potatoes, Honey Mustard Pretzels and Cinnamon Pretzels, White Cheddar soy crisps (as a snack), Water infusers — White Grape Peach, Green Tea Lemon, and Strawberry Lemonade; chocolate pudding, Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal. The Parmesan Puffs are good as bread crumbs to use for baked chicken.
There are a lot of the processed aftertastes that I did not like in: chili, soups, oatmeal. You can feel the texture in the drinks of the added protein in chai latte and hot chocolate.
The supplements have not been very helpful for me — I already took an Omega 3 FA and the Vitamin B12 has not really helped with my energy level because I needed more sleep, bottom line. The gastrointestinal probiotic to help with constipation on this diet was okay — but I didn’t notice it helping.
I like the program, but I have found with losing weight, you need to be spiritually happy, too.

Talk about life changing! Medifast does the trick. Everyone is nice. I have a wonderful counselor (Marissa), which I believe is the most important ingredient in a diet/​life change. Someone who sees the human element and what effect this kind of change can have in your every day life. Weekly chats with someone who knows what you will be facing this week and can give you suggestions on how to be proactive is a must. I love the food. I’m not hungry. Now for the results! I’ve lost 50 pounds and my 70 pound goal is so close, I can taste it! I’ve gone from a size 18 to a size 8 and I’m still going! I’ve never doubted I would get there because if you follow the plan, you cannot help but lose weight. I don’t know the person in the mirror, but I’m looking forward to getting to know her. The most expensive part? I’m now wearing sizes I haven’t worn in 20 years… Just keeping up with shrinkage means shopping bi-​weekly. I’m not complaining! Thank you Medifast!!!

Signed up a couple months ago and what a great life changing thing that has happened to me! My counselor is Amanda and she is so modivational and very good! i have nothing but good things happen eversince i have started. The plans that i have been put on i have been able to keep and it’s good.

Everyone here is ver nice and supportive. Duy is my counselor and by far i think the best counselor! The best diet decision i have ever made

Maedee is the best! She has helped me lose a ton of weight after two difficult pregnancies. Everyone at MV medifast is very nice and supportive, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to jump start a healthier lifestyle. Their customized approach makes it so easy to incorporate the 5 & 1 plan into my busy lifestyle. Thanks Maedee!

Medifast has helped me both physically and emotionally. I recommend this diet to anyone who needs a strict diet. I started my program 5 weeks ago. I am now 6.5 inches smaller and 12 lbs lighter. I’d say it’s working pretty well.
The food takes some time to get used to but if you have a good councilor he/​she will help with the struggles of picking out appropriate food for yourself.
I personally love all the bars. My favorite is the cinnamon roll bar and it actually tastes like a cinnamon roll. It’s very yummy. I do not like the hearty food. They taste off and have a weird taste. But, it’s all personal preference. I look forward to my lean and green meal which is 1.5 cups of green veggies and a protein. This truly fills you up. I can tell my stomach has shrunk.
I have been with Lizzy. She is such a wonderful coach and councilor. She helps me push through the struggles and makes the medifast program a lot better.
I hope this review is helpful. I’d recommend medifast it’s a medically proven program.
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Thank you Medifast! You are saving me from myself!
*professional, clean office
*friendly and supportive staff
*lots of food options
What stands out the most is how often the counselors consult with each other. I never get a made up answer. My personal counselor MaeDee is amazing and tailors the Medifast system to work with me as an individual. It’s not a cookie cutter diet, everyone is different. I get the right kind of support and guidance every time I come in. Follow this weight management system and it works! While you lose you also learn the tools needed to stay successful long after your weight loss is over.

This diet did not work for me. It was a lot of processed foods and chemicals. It stopped me up, and bloated me. I did not feel healthy on this plan. There was also a big push to sell product. One year after I stopped going, somebody called me to try to get me in to the center. They said that I could just buy products and not have a consultation. Turn off!

Mission Valley is such a FANTASTIC Medifast Weight Control Center.
The staff are all very kind and knowledgeable. They are always willing to help answer any questions that I have. The office appears new and clean and very professional. I have never had a bad experience in the past 3 months!

I have tried many weight loss programs and fads over the years, but this has been the only thing that has actually worked for me. I have lost over 35lbs by just following the simple program. What I love most is that there is only one meal that I have to worry about cooking; everything else is just «grab-​and-​go» which makes it great for a busy person.
The staff here is amazing! They are always super friendly and willing to help. I feel like they have an actual interest in seeing you shed the pounds and get to your goal. I have already recommended this program to many of my friends and will continue to do so!