I miss orange juice during Medifast

  • 349 days ago

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    Kayleigh Level 1
    Not OJ Simpson... orange juice! When I started Medifast I was really cynical about the whole 'no cravings' claim, but after 3 weeks I have found that I don't really want any of the junk I used to eat! There actually are pretty much no cravings... except for FRUIT - I really want OJ and raspberries and strawberries and watermelon!! I take this to be a positive thing, that my cravings for crap have been replaced by cravings for healthy stuff. So I am looking forward to goal/maintenance when I can have OJ and raspberries again! In the meantime the orange shake will do.

    Anyone else notice a similar change?.

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  • 347 days ago

    You should try the orange blend drink. It satisfies my morning OJ cravings. Actually, I love it at any time of day!.

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  • 345 days ago

    Today, I felt positively decadent! I put my sloppy joe over a big salad with salsa. This was actually "over greening" as I haven't had supper yet. But for about 15 calories for the lettuce with minimal carbs, it was better than just about anything else I could have chosen. Who knew that lettuce would feel so amazingly luxurious?.

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  • 337 days ago

    Oh yes!!! I was an OJ fanatic for years before I started MF. Miss my OJ, together with black mission figs, blueberries and bing cherries. Although I miss them, I don't.

    Crave.

    Them. I have adapted. Luckily my longtime love for Asian cooking has helped make dieting absolutely wonderful..

    Two more pounds to Onederland. Heh!.

    Laura.

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  • 330 days ago

    Today I broke fresh lettuce into small pieces and put salt and pepper on it. I snacked piece by piece. It was like eating chips. Sort of..

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  • 324 days ago

    I know exactly what you mean; I am surprised to have no junk food cravings but strawberries and blueberries sound wonderful!.

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  • 321 days ago

    Yeah that happens to me too. I can't wait to have fruit again. It kinda sucks missing all the yummy summer fruit but ts worth the wait (or weight.

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  • 321 days ago

    Your body has replaced your cravings for PROCESSED sugars for NATURAL sugars! Awesome! Your body is LEARNING the difference between good and bad!.

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  • 321 days ago

    Are kale chips OP? I'll have to go look (I'm new, still exploring the options.....) I adore kale chips.......

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  • 314 days ago

    Crystal.. heehee 'weight'.

    Goofydude - I never thought of making 'lettuce chips'! I need to become a more creative cook!.

    Laura - yeah for onderland!! You are soooo close.

    Zibby - I will check out the orange drink with my next order, I haven't tried any of the drinks yet..

    I was at a farmers market this weekend and one of the stands offered big, juicy strawberries - it was so hard to say no to a free sample!.

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  • 312 days ago

    I like having the strawberry shake made in my vitamix as a slushy. It fulfills that craving for me because I used to make smoothies out of frozen strawberries, protein powder and water..

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  • 303 days ago

    I drink crystal lite "sunshine orange". It is pretty darn close to OJ!.

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  • 295 days ago

    Oh I need to try this. I love their lime aid never thought to try the sunshine orange..

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  • 294 days ago

    I was going to suggest this! It's not the same, but it is pretty close! And it's 0 calories, so that is the best part. You can feel like you are indulging without having to feel the least bit guilty. It's a win-win!.

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  • 290 days ago

    I will have to try the Crystal Light idea - I always get the raspberry flavor and never thought to try orange!.

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  • 282 days ago

    You will LOVE IT!.

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  • 275 days ago

    Crystal Light has a delicious Sunrise Orange drink. I use it when I drink Rum, too. Also theres a few different flavors that might help with your fruit cravings. Strawberry was pretty good, too..

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  • 271 days ago

    P.S.~ NO, I am not suggesting you drink Rum..

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  • 263 days ago

    I really love the cherry pomegranate shakes and the tropical punch drink mix. Not the same as real fruit, but yummy!.

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  • 258 days ago

    What about wine...will that help with fruit cravings?.

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  • 257 days ago

    Also, Gigi, I recently tried the orange blended drink (ordered 1 packet just in case!), and really liked it. I will be ordering more next time around..

    Chris.

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