Could the MedifastDiet be a solution to a problem that is not really your fault? I know you've probably tried every diet known to man only to find the weight comes back plus more extra baggage? Believe me...I know your frustration, because I've been there too! Everyone knows that obesity is unhealthy and even dangerous. We all know the physical, psychological and financial effects being overweight can create. If this is you, then you need to keep reading.

You may ask what's so special about Medifast? First of all Medifast is clinically proven and developed by doctors. Then, there is the fact that Medi Fast never leaves you feeling hungry and there is no counting calories fat or carbs. And not only that the shakes and bars will fit into the busiest of schedules.

Is It Really Your Fault?

Okay, so we've got a country that is two thirds obese from overeating, although many are trying to change those statistics. The struggle with most Americans shedding pounds hasn't happened because we are unmotivated or uneducated. We spend billions on weight reduction products and there are more dietitians and bariatric doctors than ever before. Why are we are still losing the battle of the bulge?

Did you know that both food industry leaders and politicians have made sure that there is a surplus of unhealthy foods packed with sugar, high fat and cholesterol. The average American consumes a half pound of sugar per day and most of us don't even know it. The snack, soft drink and fast food industries are mostly to blame. They make the food taste so good that we don't stop to think about what is in it.

Are They Trying To Trick Us?

The trick they use to keep you coming back for more is to use high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and it is used in nearly everything now. This toxic potion now represents more than 40% of caloric sweeteners and is the only sweetener used in non-diet soft drinks. The secret is that high fructose corn syrup doesn't do a good job of telling your brain when you are full, so you end up eating more without ever feeling full.

Another problem is the portion sizes which have been increasing just like our waist line since the 1970's.

Faced with these odds sometimes makes a person want to give up and eat a whole chocolate cake! But don't worry! The MedifastDiet has a plan to get the weight off, keep it off and be there for you every step of the way!

About the Author

The author, Jason Draper, has written extensively on the MedifastDiet and is the senior editor for www.justgetskinny.com