Week 4, day 1 - Plateau?

So, today is the beginning of my 4th week on Medifast.  Generally, I think sticking to this diet is easy for me.  I have very defined boundaries, and know what I can and cannot eat.  I know some people say that as soon as they know they cannot eat something, they crave it, but for me that is not the case.  If it is forbidden, I don't even go there.  I think that was the hardest part for me when I was on Weight Watchers.  They say you "can" eat whatever you want, so long as you stay within your points.  Well, for me sometimes that led to ultimately poor food decisions, which would leave me starving!

So, sticking to the diet is pretty easy.  There have been a few times that I have cheated (I had a roll with my lean and green last week, and hubby and I ate at an amazing restaurant this weekend.  I tasted the bread and one piece of bruschetta).  I have also resumed exercise.  On Thursday, I ran 2 miles, and biked 5.  This weekend, I ran 3 miles on Saturday and 3 on Sunday.

All this to say, I've been feeling energized, strong, and like I'm getting smaller.  Even people at my work and my friends have noticed that I have lost weight.  So, I weighed myself this morning expecting a huge weight loss.  INSTEAD, I had actually gained 2 lbs from last week.  Last week, I had lost 8 lbs!  This week, the numbers say 6. 

I am a disappointed, but that is okay.  I will just stay true to the system and hope that next week has some better results.  I did order my next month's food, and it should arrive in a couple of days.

The first month, I ordered the variety pack for women.  It was a good way to try several different foods, but this time I decided to order things that I liked.  This is what I ordered this month:

70 Shakes
Servings per box: 7
Base price $15.50
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Dutch Chocolate [52110]
Quantity: 2
Price: $31.00

Crunch Bars
Servings per box: 7
Base price $16.25
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Caramel Crunch [65445]
Quantity: 2
Price: $32.50

Crunch Bars
Servings per box: 7
Base price $16.25
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Oatmeal Raisin Crunch [65405]
Quantity: 2
Price: $32.50

Crunch Bars
Servings per box: 7
Base price $16.25
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Cinnamon Roll Crunch [65510]
Quantity: 2
Price: $32.50

Crunch Bars
Servings per box: 7
Base price $16.25
Features/Options:
Select Flavor S'more Crunch [65455]
Quantity: 1
Price: $16.25

Crunch Bars
Servings per box: 7
Base price $16.25
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Strawberry Crunch [65520]
Quantity: 2
Price: $32.50

Soft Serve
Servings per box: 7
Base price $16.25
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Coffee [57600]
Quantity: 1
Price: $16.25

Soups
Servings per box: 7
Base price $15.50
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Chicken Noodle [69600]
Quantity: 1
Price: $15.50

Creamy Soups
Servings per box: 7
Base price $15.50
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Cream of Broccoli [57000]
Quantity: 1
Price: $15.50

Beef Vegetable Stew
Servings per box: 7
Quantity: 1
Price: $15.50

Hot Cocoa
Servings per box: 7
Quantity: 1
Price: $15.50

Cappuccino
Servings per box: 7
Quantity: 1
Price: $15.50

Pancakes
Servings per box: 7
Base price $15.50
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Chocolate Chip [57710]
Quantity: 1
Price: $15.50

Cheese Puffs
Servings per box: 7
Base price $15.50
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Parmesan [67230]
Quantity: 1
Price: $15.50

Pretzel Sticks
Servings per box: 7
Base price $15.50
Features/Options:
Select Flavor Cinnamon [68250]
Quantity: 1
Price: $15.50

Soy Crisps
Servings Per Box: 7
Base price $6.75
Features/Options:
Select Flavor White Cheddar [57250]
Quantity: 1
Price: $6.75

I also used a coupon code and got $50 off my order (FEB28H).

Hopefully, I'll have better news next Monday! At least, I'll have some yummier food!

through thick and thin,