Barbara Zucker

A year ago at 52 and 232 pounds, I never thought that living a long and healthy life was possible for me. I was walking with a cane due to severe osteoarthritis in my knee, and heart disease was very common in my family.

My weight stood in the way of me attending my 30th High School reunion because I was embarrassed to see my friends. I had to refuse social and work opportunities because it was too difficult for me to get around. And more importantly, I was afraid to be left alone with my grandson. If there was an emergency, I was afraid I would not be able to get him safely out of the house. That was the breaking point for me.

I tried to lose weight but nothing was working, so I decided to give Medifast a try. I lost 7 pounds in the first week and 14 pounds in the first month, it was incredible! And, in 43 weeks I lost 74 pounds. I couldn’t believe it! I was so excited to finally see the scale moving in the right direction. Medifast was therapeutic and so easy! I would eat breakfast at home, pack up my Medifast Meals and head out the door. I never had to worry about what was for lunch, or what I was going to snack on. I didn’t obsess about calories or points – it was fantastic! I loved the online support during my program; I wouldn’t have been able to do this without my friends in the MyMedifast community.

My life has changed so much since I started Medifast. I love to practice yoga, and I am so much more flexible. I can get into poses that would have been impossible before. I don’t need a cane anymore so I can go to the grocery store or the mall and WALK, which is amazing. I love shopping now. I don’t have to go to the mall that has the plus size stores instead I buy what I like, not what fits! I am 53 years old, and I will never be 20 again. But, I am the best 53 year old that I can be, and I feel pretty.

Thank you Medifast.