Medifast Weight Loss Systems has kicked off 2008 with all kinds of specials plus some new products with a thermogenic kick to help you burn the weight even faster. Here is their site Medifast Official Site

I ordered the new Medifast drink mixes this week and will update this site after I've tried them.   I have been using the Lipton sugar free drink mixes since this summer and they have been "okay". I also tried lime juice in regular water......it's "okay" too but to get a thermogenic boost in my water - that works!  I also like being able to mix it when I am ready vs buying pre-bottled drinks.

I decided I needed to drink more water and this allows me to do so.  I am really looking forward to a thermogenic boost in the water with the new Medifast drink mixes.

My husband and I been a big fan of Medifast shakes and bars for over a year - easy to use, the products fill you up and taste good. I'm not a big oatmeal fan but a woman that I work with loves the Medifast oatmeal. So I guess it's just finding your favorites and then it makes sticking to a diet easier.

In my case, we have spent time at my in laws this past year, in Green Bay, WI and they usually lay out a big spread of very high calorie breakfast "stuff" when we visit.  Sorry - but I want to kep the weight off and I am not giving in to a massive sugar blast as good as it may look - I pass.

I'm able to easily mix and enjoy a Medifast banana shake (my personal favorite) and easily pass on all the super high calorie stuff that would leave me feeling hungry in an hour or so.  It's not a big deal to quickly mix a shake and it doesn't draw attention to not eating what is offered.

If you still aren't sold on Medifast and spending about $275 for a month's supply - then if nothing else, maybe try a couple boxes of shake mixes or whatever jumps out at you. You can come back online later and mix and match some more. I will say Medifast is way easier than I thought it would be to use. I hope you give it a try - I think you'll find it well worth it.

Oh - the Lean and Green Meal - I have yet to have any problem at all creating that meal when eating out or when we were at the in laws (and we are going there again this weekend to visit).  No one notices that I am doing anything special or that I am eating a special meal. I just look at what is beings erved and work my way around any stuff that is not part of the Lean and Green meal. 

Here is the site once more if you're interested. 
Medifast Official Site


Just found this info too -the Thermogenic line is called Momentum

How does Momentum work?
Each Momentum by Medifast product contains 100 mg of Caffeine and 90 mg of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant found in Green Tea. This combination has been clinically shown* to have the maximum effect on inducing thermogenesis.

What is Thermogenesis?
Thermogenesis is the process by which your body generates heat, or energy, by increasing your metabolic rate above normal. Think of thermogenesis as your metabolism "turning up the heat" to burn extra calories.

What are some benefits of using Momentum?

• Contains 100 mg of calorie burning Caffeine
• Contains 90 mg of EGCG
• Enhances fat burning by boosting your metabolism and decreasing your appetite
• Specially designed to help you break through a weight loss plateau and assist with weight maintenance

Is Momentum a replacement for exercise?
No, Momentum is not a replacement for exercise and it's not just a weight loss product. The increase in calories burned by consuming 3 Momentum products is equivalent to:

Gardening for 15 minutes
Running 3/4 mile in 10 minutes
Walking at 3.5 mph for 15 minutes

Who should use Momentum?
Momentum is a great tool for those in the Weight Loss phase of the Medifast Program. During this phase:

• Momentum can help you over a weight loss plateau.
• Momentum can keep you motivated to stay on the program longer by enhancing your success.

Momentum is also ideal for those in the Transition or Weight Maintenance phases. During these phases:

• You have a higher calorie intake (compared to the 5 & 1 Plan) and maybe less sensitive to caffeine.
• You're no longer limited to 3 servings of caffeine, so you can consume 3 Momentum products plus additional caffeinated beverages.
• Momentum provides a boost to metabolism, which can promote successful long-term weight maintenance.

*Evaluation of metabolism-boosting beverages on resting energy expenditure. Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Owings Mills, MD. (Publication pending).

For 2 hours after consuming 1 Momentum product, energy expenditure was increased 24%. Study participants burned an extra 60 to 100 calories per day (on average) after consuming 3 Momentum products. Please note: Momentum is not a replacement for exercise and it’s not just a weight loss product. The increase in calories burned by consuming 3 Momentum products is equivalent to: Gardening for 15 minutes Running 3/4 mile in 10 minutes