What's That Sweet Taste?

Have any of you experienced a very sweet-like taste in your mouth while on Medifast?  I sure have, so of course I hopped on Google to find what the heck it was!

My first find was through Medifast itself on their Symptoms & Side Effects PDF.  Let's see... Fatigue, Feeling Cold, Gas (Don't you know it!)... Oh, there it is!  Under Bad Breath.  It says "Some individuals may complain of bad breath or a funny taste in their mouth (usually referred to as a sweet or metallic taste). This is a result of being in the fat-burning state."  Fat-Burning State?!  Whoop whoop.

But, I still wasn't done, I wanted to investigate a little bit more.  So, I Googled "Sweet Taste in Mouth While Dieting".  The first link lead me to a Low Carb forum and someone asked about a sweet taste while in Ketosis.  Ketosis, huh?  Seems like I'll be doing some more Google-ing!

Ketosis - (noun) A condition characterized by raised levels of ketone bodies in the body, associated with abnormal fat metabolism and diabetes mellitus.  Hmmm, interesting.

So I just kept Google-ing and found this:  The answer I've been looking for!!  "If the body can switch from being a carb-burning machine to a fat-burning one, the person loses weight. We store our fat, sometimes in undesirable places, such as our hips, buttocks, tops of thighs and our tummy. Carbohydrates cannot be stored like fat can. If our body is in carb-burning mode, we eat when carb levels go down in order to get our energy. To achieve ketosis, the body must be on a high fat/protein and low carbohydrate diet. According to some organizations and experts, such as Dr. Atkins, with proper monitoring (urine dip stick, for example), levels of ketosis can be kept within safe limits and the dieter can reach his/her ideal bodyweight without suffering unbearable hunger."

It seems that while on Medifast our bodies go into a state of Ketosis.  That means that instead of our body using carbs for energy, it is using our fat!  How awesome is that?  My only concern:  Is it safe to be in a state of Ketosis for long periods?  I mean, humans didn't always have carbs for energy, right?  Eh...  Well, as long as the pounds keep coming off, I don't mind for now!  Haha.

Happy Medifasting!

Do Not Fart On Medifast!!

Let me just warn my fellow Medifasters... Do not fart on Medifast, there may be a little surprise waiting at the end of said fart!! ...When I say surprise, I mean POOP!  I've been on Medifast for almost a month now (down to 180.5!!) and if I learned anything... It's not to fart.

Medifast gives you terrible gas and terrible trips to the bathroom.  When I say terrible, I mean loud!!  Do not expect to get away with pooping, because you won't.  It's fart city once you hit that toilet.  Oh, and don't expect solid poop either, you may or may not be basically peeing out of your butt (TMI, but someone needs to say it!).

At least the pounds keep coming off.  So my advice to you:  make sure you hit the bathroom before heading out or having company, or else be ready to have your farts be heard!!

How To Easily Spruce Up A Medifast Brownie! (Now with pictures, haha!)

Okay, so all us Medifasters know that the brownie is SUPER delish.  And when I say super delish, I mean... I can't wait to eat it!  But, after having almost 14 brownies since my first day on Medifast, they are starting to get a little boring.  (NOOOOOOOO!!!!)  So, how can we spruce up the Medifast Brownie you ask?

Add 1 Tablespoon of Peanut Butter!

Yes, you heard me right.  1 Tablespoon of Peanut Butter.  As an optional snack, we are allowed to have Peanut Butter.  So instead of munching on a Sugar-Free Pop or Sugar-Free Jello, wait until dessert and add it to your batter!

Step 1:  Gather your ingredients!

Step 2:  Add just shy of 3 tablespoons of water.  (I find when I put
SLIGHTLY, only slightly less water, the brownies come out better.)

Step 3:  Add 1 tablespoon of your choice of peanut butter.

Step 4:  Add your Medifast Brownie Mix.

Step 5:  Pat down the peanut butter so it isn't one big clump.

Step 6:  Mix all the ingredients until all the powder is absorbed.

Step 7:  Spray a few spurts of cooking spray.

Step 8:  Add everything into your ramekin.

Step 9:  Microwave for 1 minute and 15 seconds.

Step 10:  Take that delish smelling brownie out of the microwave.

Step 11:  Genuinely enjoy your diet food brownie. 

Peanut Butter Medifast Brownie
What you'll need:

1. 1 Packet of Medifast Brownie Mix
2. 3 Tablespoons of COLD Water
3. 1 Tablespoon of Peanut Butter (After trying many different peanut butters, although the most unhealthy, I'm finding that Skippy Creamy makes the best brownies!)

In a bowl, add the 3 tablespoons of cold water and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.  Add the Medifast Brownie Mix.  Pat down the peanut butter until it isn't in one big clump.  Mix all ingredients until all the powder is absorbed.  Microwave for 1 minute and 15 seconds!

Another Tip!  Spray a few spurts of cooking spray into your ramekin so the brownie can easily slip out of it!

Since I started adding the peanut butter to my brownie I've noticed that it gets much fluffier and more cake like.  I will definitely be doing this to all my brownies from now on!

Hope you enjoyed my little tip!  Happy Medifasting!