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The move comes as cable news networks prepare for a heavy news year leading up to November's presidential election.
Kaplan has his work cut out for him: Top-rated Fox News Channel averages 808,000 viewers at any given time, compared with CNN's 450,000 and MSNBC's 235,000. Kaplan's formula, for now: patience.
"One of the things MSNBC needs most is some patience with the schedule," Kaplan said Tuesday after he was named head of the beleaguered channel, a co-venture of NBC and Microsoft.
Kaplan replaces six-year veteran Erik Sorenson, who was never able to make MSNBC's ratings move upward. Two of his much-touted hires — Phil Donahue and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura — flamed out, and their shows were cancelled within months. Sorenson heads to NBC News to work on special projects with NBC News president Neal Shapiro.
Shapiro, who once served as a senior producer under Kaplan at ABC's Primetime, hired him from ABC News. For the past year, Kaplan has been an ABC News senior executive, but he spent nearly 20 years there before being tapped to run CNN in 1997.
"I worked with Rick for 13 years at ABC News, and I know firsthand the energy and innovation that is his trademark," says Shapiro. "He knows every aspect of the news business, from cable to broadcast, and brings an incomparable wealth of knowledge and experience to the position."
Kaplan's ties to Shapiro — himself a former longtime producer of NBC's Dateline— could mean that MSNBC may turn away from talk shows in prime time and move toward newsmagazines and documentaries, says news analyst Andrew Tyndall. "Kaplan knows how to do that stuff. If he gets the resources and commitment from Shapiro, then it's a good hire."
But Kaplan says he has no plans to make "radical changes. Part of the problem is that MSNBC hasn't been given a chance for shows to develop and improve."
To that end, Kaplan says he doesn't plan to change in the foreseeable future MSNBC's 7 to 11 p.m. lineup of Chris Matthews, Keith Olberman, Deborah Norville and Joe Scarborough.
Developing shows is something Kaplan knows quite a bit about, having been instrumental in the start-up of Nightline and Primetime at ABC. Neither news program was "so great out of the box," he says. "But if you take time with these things, good shows survive."
Kaplan was fired by CNN in 2000 after CNN's parent company, Time Warner, was bought by America Online.
Under Kaplan, CNN's ratings dropped 23%. And his signature nightly newsmagazine, NewsStand, failed to draw audiences after a disastrous start: CNN apologized — and later retracted — after the premiere edition charged that the United States had used nerve gas during Vietnam.
Asked about his CNN tenure, Kaplan says, "I really prize the time I spent there. It was a great lesson in cable news management and production, and it was a wonderful training ground for me. It gave me a new perspective on things."
He refuses to size up either Fox or CNN. "We're going to do great if we do great, not if they do poorly," he says. "What they do, whatever they do, doesn't impact on what we do."
CNN had no comment on his hiring. But Fox News chief Roger Ailes said, "Erik Sorenson is a talented television executive who never had the full support of NBC management. Rick Kaplan is also a skillful producer, and we wish him the best."


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CLEARWATER, FL – Using four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, Colgate edged the Monmouth University softball team on Thursday afternoon, 6-5. The Hawks took the 4-2 lead in the sixth inning after freshman Amber Wozniak's two-run home run, but the Raiders regained the lead in the bottom half of the inning to go up 6-4. Monmouth catcher Alex Holzman hit a solo home run with two outs in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to 6-5, but the Hawks struck out to end the game and fall to a 3-12 record on the season.
"Today was a tough loss. Our team fought hard and we did a lot of things right. We continue to stay positive and we look forward to putting every aspect of the game together." - Monmouth head coach Shannon Salsburg
-Colgate took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first after a leadoff double.
-The Raiders extended their lead to 2-0 in the second inning on an RBI double.
-Monmouth cut the deficit in half during the fourth inning, as freshman Kayla Rosado doubled to center field after Holzman hit a leadoff single.
-Reyes continued her strong Florida trip by tying the game in the fifth inning on an RBI single to center field. The hit scored Chloe Howerth, who walked with two outs.
-Wozniak's two-run shot to left field gave Monmouth the 4-2 lead in the sixth inning, scoring Wieczorek.
-Colgate regained the lead in the sixth inning with four runs. The Raiders went up 6-4 after scoring two runs on a double and two runs on a Monmouth error.
-Holzman's two-out home run to left field gave the Hawks life, but the team eventually fell to Colgate 6-5.
-Holzman had her best game of the season, going 3-for-4 on the day including a home run and two runs.
-Three different Monmouth pitchers saw action, with Amanda Riley going 3.1 innings.
-Wozniak now has two home runs this season, with a third against George Washington that did not count as the game was called for darkness.
-Reyes and Holzman lead the team this season with 14 hits each.
-With another RBI today, Reyes now leads the team with 11 on the season.
The Hawks will play five games in the next three days, including a 1:30 PM matchup with Tennessee at Chattanooga tomorrow followed by a 6:15 contest against Bethune Cookman.


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The IE Team blog have announced that Internet Explorer running on Windows Vista will be known as Internet Explorer 7+ (IE 7+) to distinguish it from IE 7 on Windows XP.
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I was born in Bilston at my granny's house although we moved to Tipton when I was 6 but I spent most of my life around the area and have fond memories of Bilston market (the old one), it was magical when I was small. I was born in Moxley, my granny's house was behind the Quasi Arc factory (not sure of the spelling), it became the BOC, and my mom and auntie worked there. As an adult I went to the music festivals in Hickman Park. My nan lived in Wednesbury and I remember walking with her to the Hickmans bakery to get fresh bread. My auntie still lives in Tettenhall. I moved to Nottingham 9 years ago and I love it here but I like to browse my homeland.
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How much does doing pull ups and chin ups affect your grip strenght?
beyond 15 will surely affect grip strength
How much do pull ups and chin ups work your grip strength?
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PIKEVILLE – Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) English Lecturer Shawna K. Rodenberg is the winner of the 2016 Jean Ritchie Fellowship in Appalachian Writing, awarded by Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) in Harrogate, Tenn. The prize is $1,500 and is awarded to an Appalachian writer who shows overwhelming promise in the continuation of great writing in the region. This is the ninth year the fellowship has been awarded through LMU's annual Mountain Heritage Literary Festival, which honors writers of the region like James Still and Jesse Stuart, both alums of LMU.
Rodenberg, a native of Letcher County, was also the recipient of the 2016 Kudzu Poetry Prize, sponsored by Hazard Community and Technical College. She has been published in Fishhook, The Bennington Review, New Millennium Writings, Free State Review, drafthorse, Crab Creek Review, USI's 50th Anniversary Anthology, and Structo Magazine, which nominated her work for a Pushcart Prize in 2014. She has work forthcoming in Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel, a publication of the Southern Appalachian Writers' Cooperative. She teaches English Composition courses at the Pikeville campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
Rodenberg, who worked previously as a nurse in Evansville, Indiana, earned her
BA in English and Creative Writing, from the University of Southern Indiana and her
MFA in English, Creative Writing and Literature from Bennington College.
Featured in an April NPR.org article, Rodenberg spoke of her return to her home in Letcher County and of teaching writing in the area. "I love it here," she said. "There's nowhere else that I really feel like myself. In Letcher County, I don't feel like I have to have any kind of artifice, pretend to be someone that I'm not."
Since beginning at BSCTC in August 2015, Rodenberg has encouraged her own students to write creatively, and one of her greatest accomplishments as a teacher at BSCTC this past year was helping two of her students, Ariana Velasquez and Cody James to be published in Painted Cave, a reputable literary journal. "They were so encouraged by their success!" she says.
According to Rodenberg, being the recipient of the 2016 Jean Ritchie Fellowship carries special weight: "To have my name associated in some way with one of Appalachia's greatest treasures is both humbling and inspiring."


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by Deyva Arthur
(Troy, New York, United States)
Out of the drawer and into a book!
Self-publishing is liberation. It has set me free - to see my project finished, to get the book out of my drawer and in the hands of people who love it, and most surprisingly, to be proud of it.
I am a photographer and journalist; after my son's birth I made two dummy picture books using black and white photos. I am now working on a third in color.
After doing ample research, attending children's literature conferences, and sending out my homemade dummy book, I got the picture (so to speak) that I was facing an uphill battle to get published. Being a freelancer for some time, selling my work was already a drudgery I could barely endure.
The children's lit world is highly competitive and having something so unusual was an extra difficulty. One editor told me point-blank he couldn't get a bookstore interested in a photo storybook.
Yet, at the same time I received positive response from people, including booksellers and art directors.
My husband kept suggesting I self-publish, but there were a few reasons I resisted. First, I knew it was expensive. Second, I knew it was a lot of work. But the main reason, I admit, was it wasn't considered valid. Without the external recognition of the publishers, it was like self-publishing didn't count.
Let's face it - my ego was involved.
Then in my town of Troy, New York, a small office opened that prints/publishes inexpensive paperbacks - The Troy Book Makers. I was able to print a small, spineless (but quite brave) paperback of my picture book, Julian's Dream Friend, for about $7 a book. I printed 100 reasonable quality books and have made most of my cost back already. While 100 is not many books, before that I had only one.
The director at Troy Book Makers scanned my images, together we went over the layout, then she formatted the whole thing for print at an extremely low price. I then took it to a printer who came up with a nice finished product.
It is definitely not hardcover, and it suffers for that. I find it tough to ask the price I do for a paperback. Also it has no spine, which doesn't seem a big deal until they shelve it, when it totally disappears. All that aside, I was unwilling to spend tons of money on printing the book and having boxes piled in my closet just to get hardcover; this book has a professional look and feel enough to satisfy me. At the moment, I am thinking of printing some more, as I am running out.
On the business side of things, I sell my book directly to interested customers at $10 and have them in 9 bookstores in the region, most of which are independents. Borders has been very supportive as well. Unfortunately, I have had to ask $12.95 in the bookstores in order to make cost. This is overpriced for a little paperback, but I am finding if they are well placed, they still sell.
Honestly though, many of the stores that carry them on commission have not paid me yet, so I have lost a bit there.
I have also put aside some of the books to send to publishers to show them a polished finished-type product and let them know the books have done well in sales and with booksellers.
I am so happy I self-published. I have a completed book that is entirely my own from beginning to end. And I am dependent on no one - not the whims of the market, not whether an editor is having a good day, not on luck.
A friend who recently got published afterwards told me that getting published is really like winning the lottery. I'm glad I didn't wait to win, because I might have been waiting a long time.
A lot has to do with attitude - big fish in a small pond kind of thing. Admittedly, I was doing a victory dance at selling two books at Borders while the author at the book signing right next to me was bummed her publishers had only sold 4000. Go figure.
It certainly would be great to get picked up by a big-time publishing house, but in the meantime, this photographer-journalist's publishing house is getting ready to get more great books out to readers.
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Much has been made out of Magdy Elnashar, the man arrested in Cairo today in relation to the London bombings, and his status as a chemistry student today, writes Polly Curtis. In fact Elnasher was awarded a doctorate in May by Leeds university after a five-year study. As a postgraduate student he would most likely have been teaching undergraduate students while doing his research and he would have had to have been a very promising scientist to have got there - the department ranks 18 in the country in the Guardian's university guide. He was also awarded a grant for his study from Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency, of up to £30,000 for his last year of research.
The title of his study - "Development of a novel matrix for the immobilisation of enzymes for biotechnology" - doesn't give much away. The university offered the following note "for guidance"" to journalists on Elnashar's research today: "... the research is in an area of 'green' environment-friendly biochemistry, involving enzymes and chemically inactive substances. Its applications are in food and environmental science".
We asked the Royal Society of Chemistry whether they could help us understand, from that information, what skills and knowledge Alnashar would have. "It is too vague to make a specific comment on. We wouldn't even know which scientist to ask to look at it. We need more information for us to make further comments," they told us.
An extract from his thesis is published on a website for Graz University in Austria.
His webpage at the university is still accessible with some clever Googling, despite the university saying earlier that they were removed it when he finished his work in May. An older one which gives a little more detail is also still hanging around and it includes contact details. The phone number given is now out of service.
However, our sources in Leeds say that he still had a desk at the university that police were clearing today, removing files and computer equipment. The university did not confirm this.


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The mortgage meltdown reached its nadir five years ago, but Bank of America (BAC) is still dealing with the legal headaches, which affected both its second-quarter earnings and led to its offer of $13 billion to get the Justice Department to back off.
The Charlotte, N.C.-based lender earned 19 cents a share, down 41% from a year earlier. Analysts estimated 29 cents. Revenue fell 4.3% to $21.75 billion, but beat views of $21.6 billion.
As Citigroup (C) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) each have put their mortgage litigation woes behind them — via multibillion-dollar settlements with the DOJ — Bank of America is still negotiating its own settlements.
It has offered to pay $13 billion to settle a probe into mortgage-backed securities malfeasance, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, vs. an earlier offer for at least $12 billion.
BofA's latest offer includes a mixture of cash and consumer relief, but lawyers for the U.S. government reportedly are seeking billions of dollars more.
BofA also said it settled mortgage-related lawsuits with American International Group (AIG), agreeing to pay $650 million to settle claims that BofA, Merrill Lynch and Countrywide Financial Corp. misled the insurer about the quality of the mortgages it sold.
BofA acquired Countrywide in 2008 and Merrill Lynch the following year. AIG will dismiss its securities lawsuits against BofA currently pending in federal courts in New York and California.
In Q2, the bank incurred litigation expenses of $4 billion, which knocked off 22 cents a share — after taxes — from its EPS. BofA said it has settled approximately 95% of the unpaid balance of all private residential mortgage-backed securities lawsuits pending or threatened for all BofA entities.
Litigation aside, Bank of America's deposit balances grew 5% to $1.13 trillion for the April-to-June quarter. Fixed-income currency and commodity sales and trading revenue rose 5% to $2.4 billion, bucking the trend of other major banks such as JPMorgan and Citigroup, whose Q2 trading revenue fell though not as much as analysts feared.
Like other big banks, BofA has been cutting expenses to adjust to increasing regulation, less mortgage refinancing, and compressed net interest margins brought on by historically low interest rates. As of June 30, the bank said it had more than 233,000 full-time employees, down 9% from Q2 '13 and 2% lower than Q1 of this year.
Shares fell 2% to 15.48 on the stock market today. Bank of America's shares are flat for the year. Its IBD Composite Rating is 54, meaning that Bank of America's stock is outperforming 54% of other publicly traded companies' shares.


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As a Kentucky backwoods girl in this weird (and poorly performing) 1988 film, "Fresh Horses." But her hair looked so amazing. | 20 Essential Molly Ringwald Moments I want Molly's sweatshirt
This is an image of Molly Ringwald from the eighties movie, "Pretty in Pink". It's one of my favorite movies, and I find the fashions from it creative and inspiring. Her character in the movie is extremely stylish and unique, as well as super creative and crafty.
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Medifast Diet Review: Does it Work?
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What is it?
Medifast Diet is a weight loss plan offering over 70 prepackaged foods, and suggestions for healthy meals. The plan offers 6 meals a day. With an eating schedule that allows meals every 3 to 4 hours.
The diet plan is also known as the Medifast Achieve plan, and it's said to be the company's easiest and most convenient weight loss strategy. It's said to help promote weight loss while still preserving lean muscle mass. Even after one finishes losing weight, the diet plan is meant to help give people lifelong support. Our experts conducted many reviews and found that the 18Shake Diet plan was the most effective. It offers a natural metabolism booster and an appetite suppressing meal replacement shake, both of which are stimulant free and only made with natural ingredients. Discover more about the 18Shake Diet Plan when you click the link here.
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Soy Protein: This soybean extract is often GMO unless otherwise stated. According to Health Research Funding:
"May cause mineral deficiencies… Soy products have some anti-nutrient contents"
"Blocks calcium absorption… soy products contain phytic acid, a natural plant based substance responsible in blocking calcium and some other valuable minerals"
Soy has issues due to its natural components which may decrease the amount of minerals the body absorbs.
Fructose: This basic fruit sugar is often added to processed drinks and foods as a cheap sweetener. A clinical study performed by the University of California Davis found that it was:
"associated with the insulin resistance syndrome…. May be detrimental in terms of body weight and adiposity"
Not only did it fail to suppress appetite, but it's been shown to have damaging effects on metabolism and overall health.
Large amounts of it are stored as fat which can potentially increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Guar Gum: Common thickener extracted from the guar plant. Web MD describes its issues:
"Side effect include increased gas production, diarrhea, and loose stools"
"can cause blockages of the esophagus and the intestines"
It's often added to processed foods as a cheap binder and thickener.
Sucralose: Artificial sweeter which is around 1,000 times sweeter than standard table sugar. It has no calories since the body cannot use it.
Studies have been performed which showed this ingredient was potentially dangerous. A study by Duke University found:
"Alters Gut Microflora and Increases Intestinal P-Glycoprotein"
This can be potentially damaging to the immune system, and when eaten, sucralose is considered a toxin according to this study.
A list of the top 10 ranked diet plans are made available in the link provided here.
Web MD has this to say about the Medifast Diet:
"those extreme changes may make sticking with the program a challenge"
"this is an extreme diet, so don't try it without talking to your doctor first"
They call it extreme due to the 800 to 1,000 calorie limit a day that is suggested. This is extremely low and will result in weight loss, but it can be difficult to maintain.
The Achieve plan offers:
- 4 Medifast meals: 70 different food options are offered such as sweets, soups, pastas, bars and shakes.
- 2 lean and green meals: This is separate from the prepackaged meals. One choses 3 servings of vegetables. 2 servings of healthy fats and 5 to 7 ounces of lean protein from the menu offered.
- 1 Healthy snack: This can be a serving of fruit or yogurt, a baked potato, whole wheat pasta, or several other offered foods. Also separate from the prepackaged foods.
Click the link here to see the highest rate diet plans.
EDITOR'S TIP: Combine this diet with a proven meal replacement such as 18 Shake for better results.
Medifast Diet Quality of Ingredients
The ingredients added to the prepackaged foods are commonly found in other processed meals. These cheap additives are potentially unsafe, and they can actually make it harder to lose weight.
The added fructose, artificial additives, binders, and cheap thickeners are not quality ingredients. They may also make it harder to sustain the diet.
An 800 to 1,000 calorie a day diet is recommended, which is considerably low. Web MD has this to say about liming calories:
"Women should not restrict themselves to less than 1,000 calories per day… men to less than 200 calories per day without medical supervision"
When reducing calories to such a small limit, there's a possibility for nutritional deficiencies and side effects. This is why this limitation is often only suggested to people under strict medical supervision.
The Price and Quality of Medifast Diet
Pricing can vary, but Web MD says:
"a 4-week supply of meal replacements will cost at last $300 plus shipping"
The foods offered are low in calories, but they're also often loaded with artificial and processed additives. These kinds of ingredients can be found in other processed foods for much cheaper. The only difference is that there are fewer portions offered.
Health USA News also says about Medifast:
"It doesn't perfectly align with the government's guidelines for healthy eating… provides a little too much protein and too few calories"
"At 800 to 1,000 calories a day, it also dips low for many diets"
Both the kinds of foods offered and the limitations on calories make this a poor diet plan. There's far too much of a risk of not being able to stick to the diet due to its extreme limitations. This is not suited for all people, and it's the reason why many customers said they couldn't continue with the Medifast Diet.
A list of the highest rated diet plans is made available in the link provided here.
Business of Medifast Diet
Medifast, Inc. is the name of the group; their contact information is listed as:
Phone Number: (800) 209-0878
They settled a $3.7 million dollar lawsuit for making false weight loss claims of:
"Medifast 5 & 1 plan…. (could help) lose up to 2-5 pounds per week"
The Federal Trade Commission found:
"did not have a reasonable basis in scientific evidence to support the claims"
They also have complaints on Consumer Affairs and Rip Off Report.com. Here's what some customers had to say:
"I did not sign up for an auto renew account but my account automatically auto renewed"
"They always sign up for automatic shipments"
"terrible customer service & absolutely don't care"
"They will not give money back"
Many users were concerned that the company did not allow for a money back return. People also said that the customer service staff was unhelpful, and that they were constantly put on hold for long periods.
A comprehensive list of the top 10 diet plans can be seen in the link provided here.
EDITOR'S TIP: The top 10 list of the best diets is available here.
Customer Opinions of Medifast Diet
Here are some customer quotes about the Medifast Diet:
"Horrendous food, very costly, total disappointment"
"My stomach was constantly turning; eventually the gas became so bad"
"The food was extremely horrible and made me feel so dizzy and weird"
"The "food" tastes like cardboard and is NOT healthy because it is full of additives and preservatives"
The majority of reviews on the food were negative. Many were concerned that there were side effects, and that the food tasted artificial. For many it was impossible to continue using the diet. Some people did manage to lose weight, but this is common in low calorie meal plans.
People did complain about gas, bloating, headaches, nausea, fatigue, and hair loss. This caused many concerns in people, as they were uncertain as to what could have caused these symptoms.
The overwhelming consensus is that the food options are not very good, and that they're full of unwanted cheap additives. The top 10 ranked diet plans list is viewable when you click here.
Conclusion - Does Medifast Diet Work?
The Medifast Diet consists of pre-packaged low calorie foods, as well as diet advice and suggestions for grocery foods. Though it's comprehensive, many users have said the quality of foods is poor, and health sites like Web MD have confirmed it's difficult to maintain. Customers were also often disappointed with the high amounts of artificial ingredients, and potentially harmful additives. This includes things like binders, cheap sweeteners which can cause metabolism issues, and GMO additives.
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User Feedback(Page 13 of 22, 434 total comments)
so i have been on the diet for three weeks and I am stuck? I have only lost 8 pounds in three weeks and have not been able to lose one more pound in about 5 days, is there a reason for this. The only thing i can think is i do have two cups of coffee in the morning with a dash of creamer with my morning meal. Why can I not lose any more weight??? Is there any suggestions?
oh, and by the way, I did the medifast meals on a program called Take Shape for Life. That is how I had a health coach. she was able to give me ideas and help me along my journey! I recommend going thru Take Shape For Life for the medifast, not just ordering it on-line on this webiste! ;)
I loved the medifast meals!! My health coach helped me come up with ways to make some of the food taste better that I didn't like at first. For instance, the shakes...I DID NOT like them at all, and she told me to add some diet sierra mist or something like that, so I added cherry coke zero to the shakes instead of water, and it was amazing!! Also, adding chicken bouillon to the chicken and wild rice soup makes it a lot more flavorful! This program is amazing...I lost 30 pounds in 2 months and 7 inches off my waist....I am off the program now and am still losing weight cause I have learned how to eat now!!
I was able to lose about 28 pounds in a couple of months, but the food tastes terrible. I only liked the capacino, a couple of the small meal bars, and chocolate shakes. The "snacks" that are available so that you can get the "crunch" factor in, are disgusting! I found myself suffering all day, and just looking forward to the Lean and Green meal that I was able to have once a day, but even those options get old, FAST. Long story short; I gained it all back.
Medifast is a change in your lifestyle. It is something that you have to convince yourself when you join the program. When I started, my goals were that I wanted to continue to enjoy my children and grandchildren and hopefully someday see great grandchildren. To accomplish this, I had to get healthier. I have been on the plan for 10 weeks and have lost 35 pounds. I feel better and my wife says that I look better. The choice of foods helped me to decide that Medifast was for me. You do have to put some effort in preparing the meals. However, look how much effort you spent in feeding your face. Follow the directions on the package. As you go along, you might have to make some adjustments like more water for the chili. I had trouble with the soups boiling over in a soup mug. Now I prepare them in a larger bowl. After I cover them to steam the goodies, I pour it into a soup mug. Use a small rubber spatula to get all of the soup out of the large bowl. Be sure to lick the spatula to get every last drop. Since the large bowl may have taken some of the heat out of the soup, place your mug back in the micro for about 20 seconds.
The best part of the plan is my coach. She called me every day during the first week and continues to call me weekly. Her tips and encouragement keep me going. After I lose another 15 or 20 pounds, I will go into transition and maintenance and I know that I will succeed and have a healthier lifestyle.
I lost 40 lbs in 3 mths. I followed it faithfully-so hungry some overnights I would get up and eat undressed lettuce blends. Someone who tried the oatmeal said it looked and tasted like baby food. Loved the weight loss. Gained it all back within a year. I want to try it again, but I just CAN'T make myself eat that food 'again. Also, had horrible hair loss due to drastic reduction in good fatty acids that the human body needs to be healthy,. The only advise I was given was to buy Medifast's fish oil supplements,.
I wish I could respond to so many of these negative comments. I love medifast. I have lost nearly 80 pounds in 7 months and kept it off for two years. it changed my life. the food takes time to adjust to. its not delicous homemade stuff - its shakes (use a blender and ice) soup, some good some really bad, bars (i like these) brownies - yummm with coffee, oatmeal (hated at first, learned how to cook and now love) pudding (eh, its ok) and hot drinks like hot cocoa, chai latte, and cappucino... half the thing with the food is being creative and trying different ways of preparing to your liking.
its easy because, like lots of folks have said, you dont have to think about it. i ordered online - i did not go into a center and i do NOT recommend the centers - order it online and use the social site - its like a facebook for medifast people...you dont need a coach or a center - just order the food and reach out to people in the medifast community. there are some amazing stories. remember, as with all weight loss, plenty of plans will change your body - but only YOU can change your mind. weight loss, especially significant weightloss requires commitment and a desire to change your thoughts, habits, and behavior. medifast is not the solution, but it is part of the prescription. good luck to anyone who is thinking about it - if its not medifast, i hope you find what will inspire you. you are welcome to contact me if you like - i would love to help anyone...you cant keep it if you dont give it away. :)
I wish I could respond to so many of these negative comments. I love medifast. I have lost nearly 80 pounds in 7 months and kept it off for two years. it changed my life. the food takes time to adjust to. its not delicous homemade stuff - its shakes (use a blender and ice) soup, some good some really bad, bars (i like these) brownies - yummm with coffee, oatmeal (hated at first, learned how to cook and now love) pudding (eh, its ok) and hot drinks like hot cocoa, chai latte, and cappucino... half the thing with the food is being creative and trying different ways of preparing to your liking.
its easy because, like lots of folks have said, you dont have to think about it. i ordered online - i did not go into a center and i do NOT recommend the centers - order it online and use the social site - its like a facebook for medifast people...you dont need a coach or a center - just order the food and reach out to people in the medifast community. there are some amazing stories. remember, as with all weight loss, plenty of plans will change your body - but only YOU can change your mind. weight loss, especially significant weightloss requires commitment and a desire to change your thoughts, habits, and behavior. medifast is not the solution, but it is part of the prescription. good luck to anyone who is thinking about it - if its not medifast, i hope you find what will inspire you. you are welcome to contact me if you like - i would love to help anyone...you cant keep it if you dont give it away. :) granolachick77 at gmail.com
I admire anyone who stayed on this diet because the food is so bad that I can't do it! Sorry, but a balanced diet of low carb and low fat and low calorie is better than this stuff!
This diet is extremely easy to follow, not all the food is great but its a sacrifice to make in a short time and learning how to change your eating habits. It is totally true about losing atleast 5 pounds a week if your true to it. I also did a 15 day cleanse and detox before i starterd to flush all the toxins out of my body and it helps to be regular going through the first stages of the diet. I will recommend this diet to everyone i know that is really serious about losing weight in a healthy way.
There is no doubt that dieting is tough. There is no simple, easy solution to shedding pounds. Discipline and a willingness to enter into a transformative process requires a certain amount of grit. Medifast has been an essential part of this transformative process for me. Follow the plan and you will shed the pounds. I did and have lost over 20 pounds with diet and exercise. I recommend this diet.
Lost 50 lbs in 5 months. Gained it all back in about 5 months. DO NOT recommend it. Shakes and soups are not eatable. Bars and pudding and cinnamon pretzel sticks are about it. It is expensive and lost hair and was constipated.
This is one of those diets that you have to make the decision to either be unhealthy in the way where you are overweight, or unhealthy in the way where you are on a pretty extreme diet.
Medifast pros:
- You in no way ever have to think about what you are going to eat (which is what gets me in trouble) because this is extremely strict.
- You WILL lose weight, very fast
Medifast cons:
- You will either become constipated or have diarrhea for however long you are on this diet, particularly if you eat anything with the fake sugars
- You will feel sick for the first few days.
- Don't bother with the soups. They are nearly impossible to get to an edible state.
This diet is easy to stick to, but it is hard on your body. I'm on my last week of a 4 week run, and I won't be getting any more Medifast meals, mostly because they are really expensive and I can't afford to. However, I will be continuing the theory behind this diet on my own until I have reached my goal weight.
I've been on MF for three weeks and lost 15 pounds so far. It seems to be a great program for someone like me who prefers no leeway. I can't make good decisions yet, so MF makes them for me. It does not, however, seem like a good choice for someone with only 10 or 20 pounds to lose. It changes your metabolism until you transition back, and I think for that little weight it would be more trouble than it's worth.
That said, "lose" and "loose" are different words. For the love of god, please stop saying you want to loose weight.
I was a reluctant participant in the Medifast program...for about three days. I found it easy to follow, received good guidance from my coach (a paraprofessional who guided me through the day to day aspects of following this plan) which was augmented by easy access to Medifast physician's, nurses and nutritionists on regular network calls. Of course, my own physician was a key in suggesting this plan.
My progress to date: 85 pounds in about ten weeks. I have a hard time restraining myself from walking up to overweight people and telling them about this plan; it is a life changer.
There are plenty of common sense weight loss programs. This one was right for me.
Thanks for the opportunity to give some feedback.
My boyfriend has lost 160lbs. in 7 months on Medifast. It has been amazing to watch the weight MELT off his body. I tried the diet and couldn't resist the temptation of food but he has does amazingly well. Thx Medifast.
My boyfriend has been on Medifast for 7 months and has lost 160lbs!!! It has been unbelivable to watch the weight MELT off his body so quickly. It was hard for him to resist temptation but he never cheated has become a new man. Thanks Medifast.
Pro: The good thing, I lost twenty five pounds in just four months
Cons: very expensive I had to pay 1500 dollars just to get advice from the girls that work there.
that although they were very nice, but none of them was a nutritionist, they are just people hired to sell the Medifast products.
(Vitamins, meals)
And last but not least I had to pay an average of 75 dollars per week and sometimes more, for food each week because you can not leave without buying the famous 5 meals a week.
Another bad thing is that consuming these products make you very constipated.
and Some products taste really bad, otherwise you feel sick of these products
And the main thing they teach you not to eat food for real people, only packages.
I advise seeing a nutritionist and get a real real food diet.
Maybe it takes longer to lose weight, but you'll be less expensive and healthier.
Loved it! Lost 40lbs in under two months, cholesterol down from 280 to 198, OFF insulin and using oral meds after one month!!
Great coach!
Way to expensive for the untasty and disgusting blobs they call food. Your better off doing 5 meals a day of fruit and then doing a lean meal and vegetable at night. Don't waste you time. Even if you don't like the food the customer service and exchange policy is terrible!!
- Established: 1980
- Founder: Dr. William Vitale
- Headquarters: Owings Mills, Maryland
- Stock Symbol: MED
- Accessibility: Online
- Diet Type: Meal Delivery, Meal Replacement, High Protein
Do You Know the Best Diet Pills of 2017?BACKGROUND
Save time and energy by never having to grocery shop, count calories or cook your meals again. Medifast meal delivery service will send high protein meals directly to your home. By controlling portions, nutrients and calories, Medifast users can expect to lose 2-5 pounds per week for the first two weeks on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan and 1-2 pounds per week thereafter.
The Medifast Plan menu consists of shakes, bars, soups, and other sides you can pair up to create your diet or the day. Medifast offers 70 meal choices to satisfy different palates and dietary requirements. Kosher, low glycemic, lactose-free and vegetarian diets are all supported by the Medifast plan. Medifast even has specific plans for the unique needs of women, men and diabetics.
Medifast's success has been proven in multiple clinical studies, the Medifast website offers dozens of real-life testimonials, and its products and programs have been recommended by more than 20,000 doctors since 1980.
A John Hopkins study found the Medifast plan helps dieters quickly and safely lose weight by decreasing the amount of calories they consume each day. The study also found that participants with type 2 diabetes lost 2 times the weight of individuals following the American Diabetes Association's dietary recommendations. Medifast also shows positive results in participants with other illnesses, like hypertension and high cholesterol.
All of the Medifast products are available online, but Medifast does offer some physical centers throughout the country, in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. You can choose to go to a center, but you can complete the program online just as easily.MEDIFAST VIDEOS
- Convenient, pre-packaged foods sent to your home
- Reasonably priced
- Large variety of foods so there is something for everyone
- Encourages and incorporates exercise
- Clinically proven weight loss
- Doctor recommended
- Provides detailed weight loss maintenance plan
- Plans made for diabetics and other medical situations
- Quick Start Guide available at TrustMedifast.com
- Must cut carbs
- May be tough transitioning back to regular diet
- Low-calorie diet has its critics
- Makes social situations harder to manage
A sampling of feedback and experiences shared by our community.
I am a 48 year old male with a fairly unactive lifestyle. On May 16, 2011 I started the Medifast diet following the 5/1 plan. My starting weight was 325 lbs. I am 11-1/2 weeks into the diet and have lost 58 lbs.
I come from a family of excellent cooks. Are the food offerings gourmet quality? No. However, they aren't, in general, as horrible as people say. Sure, there's a few clunkers out there but, for the most part, there are so many varieties that you should be able to find your way through. - Greg 8/5/11
I am 49 yrs old...5"5" and I started my program Aug 8th 2010 at 172 lbs I lost 45 lbs in 14 weeks! It's easy and the results are rapid. The first week I lost 8.5 lbs and the first month 17.5 lbs and then I averaged about 2.5 lbs a week. I have been reading lots' of discouraging people on here in regards to the food. Yes, there are some of the meals that you will not care for. But, you will figure out your likes and dislikes right away. Just don't eat more then one pkg out of each box for any returns.For me personally ..I love the bars and like the rice cakes, pretzels and puffs vanilla and mocha shakes yum! - Lorrie 8/4/11
I started medifast around October 2010. I went from 165lbs to about 142lbs in 3 months. I was very pleased. Unfortunately once I became comfortable being able to fit in my own clothes again I stopped the program. I did not start the maintenance program. My own fault. I ended up gaining my weight back and have started weight watchers and it's been successful so far. So depending on wether or not I would of stayed on the program I would have a better review. So it does work, and I do like it. But it was not for me and the food gets old quick! If you keep to it right, and do not cheat! I would cheat just for one day with some medifast and maybe a real meal with the family and I would be gaining a pound.. Just keep to it. - Alyssa 7/4/11
This diet works without a doubt as long as you can stick thru it. It is VERY difficult the first few days but once you make it thru week 1 the cravings pretty much go away. The food will also begin to taste better, however its best to try everything because not everyone like everything. I personally just do the shakes and brownies sometimes the scrambled eggs. They also have a great community site for advice and support and you can get great ways to doctor it up the meals too. The weight definitely comes off quickly and you see results weekly on the scale on with a measuring tape which is great motivation. Of course it has its downside like every diet the weight can come back quickly and more, but only if you don't go into the transition stage and gradual reintroduce foods back into your diet and maintain a healthy balanced diet. - Izzy 5/17/11DIET and NUTRITION
The Medifast diet consists of five prepared meals and one "Lean and Green Meal." (L&GM) known as the Medifast 5 & 1 plan. Your L&GM will consist of a lean protein (a seven-ounce serving of chicken, turkey or fish, or a five ounce serving of beef, pork or lamb) with a tablespoon's worth of condiment like ranch dressing, ketchup or mustard. You will also choose your side dish, which can include a salad, or raw or cooked vegetables. You will always eat at least three servings of vegetables in your L&GM.
The Medifast program encourages you to keep your metabolism high and avoid hunger by eating every three hours. It also recommends that you stay hydrated by drinking your choice of calorie-free beverage, preferably water, consuming at least 64 ounces each day. While your Lean and Green Meal and beverages are up to you, the rest of your meals will be chosen from the dozens of low-calorie, high nutritient meal-replacement items that Medifast delivers directly to you. With options like puddings, oatmeal, shakes, and scrambled eggs, it's hard to get bored.
At the beginning of the program, you will remove high carbohydrate vegetables from your diet like corn and carrots, to jump start your weight loss. You'll slowly introduce these items back into your diet over time and they can be a part of your diet in the maintenance phase, if you wish.
While on the Medifast program you don't have to worry about counting anything; calories, grams of fat and carbs are all controlled and you can expect to lose between two and five pound per week. The Medifast meals are made with 24 different vitamins and minerals to keep you full and satisfy your nutritional needs.
A typical day of eating on the Medifast program looks like:
- Breakfast – Spiced Pancakes with Sugar-Free Syrup
- Snack – Chocolate Crunch Bar
- Lunch – Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
- Snack – Cinnamon Pretzel Sticks
- Dinner – Baked Tilapia Fillet; Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Mushrooms, Carrots
- Dessert – Coffee Soft Serve
The Medifast website offers an exercise guideline document, but there is specific workout program. Medifast recommends getting daily exercise, but your intensity, mode and duration are left completely up to you. They suggest running, jogging, swimming, dancing or walking, but with such a low calorie, structured program, getting your daily 30 minutes reccommended for health should be enough for you to successfully drop weight.
Medifast recommends waiting two to three weeks before introducing exercise if you do not already exercise regularly. You should also consult your physician if new to exercise. Start slow, and gradually increase you time and intensity as you feel things become easier. If you have been exercising consistently prior to starting Medifast, it is recommended that you reduce your intensity and duration of exercise for the first couple of weeks so your body can adjust to your lower calorie levels, and do no more than 45 minutes of vigorous exercise each day during this time period.
Medifast suggests, as do we, that you find something that you enjoy for your workouts so you are more likely to stick to them. The gym isn't your only option. You can take up jogging outside, dance classes, swimming, or biking to get in some exercise while finding a new activity you enjoy.MEDIFAST FAQ
Common questions asked about the Medifast program by our community. Click each to see the full answer.
Does anyone experience an early plateau on Medifast? - NB 6/21/11
Is there any medical supervision on Medifast? - KJ 6/10/11
What is the cost of 3 months on Medifast? - Jeannie 6/8/11
Will my body adjust to hunger at the beginning of the diet? - Lisa 3/7/11
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Home › Forums › General Forums › General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion › How long have you been a lightweight backpacker?
Mar 9, 2012 at 5:42 am #1286849
Cesar ValdezMember
@primezombieLocale: Scandinavia
I'll go first.
Back in November of 2010, I weighed my gear for the first time and posted the results here to be taken apart. Thankfully Mike Clelland (and others, though he gave the most detailed feedback) helped me out to cut my 10kg in half by the time it was spring of 2011. By early summer I was going UL on all my trips, and did my first SUL trip in July. My current 3 season base weight is 8.4lb, and I have recently moved on to re-evaluate and fix up my maximum clothing worn weight from 7lbs to 5lbs (my future goal is to try and get down to 4lbs). My goal for this summer is to only go SUL (during the summer, that is, I plan on returning to my 3 season system come fall), and maybe experiment with going XUL.
What about you?Mar 9, 2012 at 8:18 am #1851076
Ben 2 WorldBPL Member
@ben2worldLocale: So Cal
I started hiking only in 2004. I swapped out almost everything and went from traditional light (40 lbs pack weight) to UL (23 lbs pack weight) on my third trip (the same year). No fun being a pack mule.Mar 9, 2012 at 9:06 am #1851093
Bob GrossMember
@b-g-2-2Locale: Silicon Valley
Since 1982.
–B.G.–Mar 9, 2012 at 10:04 am #1851126
I discovered Ray Jardine's book "Beyond Backpacking" in 2004 (recent edition named "Trail Life"). Everything changed for me then.
I had almost given up backpacking due to age and general deterioration, convinced I could never carry the loads I did in the 1970's and 1980's (I was probably correct!). After reading the book I started making or sewing my own gear and looking for much lighter replacements for everything else. Our 25'th wedding anniversary was coming up so we planned a two-week hike around Mt. Rainier on the Wonderland Trail.
The five of us (wife and college-age kids) had the time of our lives on that trip! The rest is history.
I supposed I might have discovered UL and BPL without Jardine's book, but you never know. I owe him more than can ever be repaid.Mar 9, 2012 at 10:52 am #1851170
Robert KellyBPL Member
@qiwizLocale: UL gear @ QiWiz.net
When I started planning for a Philmont trip with youngest son, then 14, now 28, I also read Ray Jardine's book, began my quest to lighten up, and came to Philmont in 1997 with an 18 pound base pack. Not very light by today's standards, but at the time, most of the adults that saw me with the crew thought the boys were carrying all of my gear, since I had "just a daypack". I've reached the point of being very happy with a base weight of 8-12 pounds, with no intention of going SUL or XUL. One obstacle is my XL size and 11.5 4E feet. I'm going out this weekend with an FSO weight (From Skin Out: everything worn and carried including food and water) of just under 20 pounds. For the expected weather (mid to upper 20's) that's very respectable IMO.Mar 9, 2012 at 10:56 am #1851174
Travis LeannaBPL Member
@t-lLocale: Wisconsin
Took my first real trip in January 2007. It was my wife's idea!
I had a heavy kelty pack, some crappy Slumberjack bag, a beefy Sierra Designs mountaineering tent, and a 2 lb sleeping mat. Loaded up my pack, my wife took a school backpack, and we slugged it out a few miles from our place up north.
Slept on a dang sheet of ice and wondered why I was cold. (wife had the pad).
Began my research and almost immediately found BPL. By the time I could be considered a "lightweight backpacker," it was the summer of 2008.
Even though I found this place early, I still went through the paces of getting gear, figuring out my style, and replacing said gear. Over and over. Its a process.Mar 9, 2012 at 11:11 am #1851191
Keith BassettMember
@keith_bassettLocale: Pacific NW
2 years. I discovered alcohol stoves, and making them was so awesome that I got pulled into the rest of the community. I also blame my buddy Jason for getting me more interested.
I remember the conversion point for me was a solo weekend where my pack was 50 lbs, and a bunch of the mountaineers were hiking past me with light packs on and I thought – "this sucks." I was carrying 3 nalgenes filled with water. In the CASCADES, where there is water every 5 feet.
That was when I flipped hard.
:)Mar 9, 2012 at 11:13 am #1851192
Travis LeannaBPL Member
@t-lLocale: Wisconsin
>In the CASCADES, where there is water every 5 feet.
That made me chuckle out loud for some reason. :)Mar 9, 2012 at 11:14 am #1851193
Chris SSpectator
@bigtimeLocale: Truckee
469 daysMar 9, 2012 at 11:46 am #1851215
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…Mar 9, 2012 at 12:10 pm #1851222
Steven HanlonBPL Member
@asciibaronLocale: Mid Atlantic
i have always tried to reduce my pack weight. in Boy Scouts i would secretly put stuff in other kid's packs so i wouldn't have to carry it. on one trip, we had to backpack 20 miles and the truck would be at the camp site. i filled a trash bag with my things and hid it the crew cab.
jump forward to adulthood and in 2005 i was very careful to reduce my weight to about 25 pounds before food, water, and fuel. did a few days on the AT and got an education from several other hikers. the week after that trip i had decided that 25 was too much and worked very hard to reduce my weight more. i haven't stopped reducing and reviewing since. i'm closing in on 12 pounds base weight for 3 seasons, about the lightest i can go without a wholesale shift in my gear and methods.Mar 9, 2012 at 12:12 pm #1851223
Steven HanlonBPL Member
@asciibaronLocale: Mid Atlantic
"I'm going out this weekend with an FSO weight (From Skin Out: everything worn and carried including food and water) of just under 20 pounds. For the expected weather (mid to upper 20's) that's very respectable IMO."
Robert –
very respectable number for the temps. i should have brought a warmer jacket and was at 23 with my heavy pack in the same kind of temps. it's not the cold that gets me, it's the wind.
ultralight in the 80's at Philmont was 35 pounds!Mar 9, 2012 at 12:34 pm #1851240
HkNewmanBPL Member
@hknewmanLocale: Western US
Lightweight, with a 13 to 18 lb base, a bit over 10 years after reading Ray Jardine's PCT handbook, after it was featured in a Backpacker magazine article (1999 iirc). The Mountainsmith Auspex was the cat's meow and replaced my heavy Jansport Rockies. Great pack but I busted the seams carrying a bear canister on a trip to the Olympic NP. Busted some seams on the following Granite Gear packs too, until I joined here and reduced the rest of my load.Mar 9, 2012 at 1:59 pm #1851296
>In the CASCADES, where there is water every 5 feet.
Damn, I still do that…Mar 9, 2012 at 2:36 pm #1851312
Jace MullenMember
@climberslackerLocale: Your guess is as good as mine.
No idea, I joined here two years ago but I would have to guess somewhere around 2.5-3 years?
I was always at least a lightweight backpacker though.Mar 9, 2012 at 9:48 pm #1851507
Dee KenvilleMember
@ndwoodsLocale: Santa Cruz, Calif
Started hiking in the late 60s and kept pack weight to 25 lbs total…then with all the fancy new hi tech gear it crept all the way to 40 lbs total ….in late 80's I had had enuf of the heavy stuff and got it back down to under 12 lb baseweight…about 25 total (sometimes higher on longer trips cuz of food) where it's been since…Mar 9, 2012 at 10:54 pm #1851527
Jack H.Member
@foundLocale: Sacramento, CA
I started reading and talking about backpacking online around 1993. I was ten years old. Lightweight probably came up on my radar around 1996. Started reading BPing forums regularly around then. Bought the first production run of Golite's Breeze (and I think Ray's puffy jacket). Bought Beyond Backpacking the week it hit store shelves (1999?). I think that I took my first ultralight trip the week after I got Beyond Backpacking. I got a LOT of flack for having a frameless pack with no hipbelt while still carrying my copy of Beyond BPing into the woods. Soon tried the full Ray system. Sewed his tarp and quilt (both worked poorly).
Good times.Mar 10, 2012 at 9:25 am #1851627
James ReillySpectator
@zippymoroccoLocale: Montana
I was looking for lightweight gear and used gear. Researching sleeping bags landed me in the gear Swap forums. There I was introduced to all these new options that REI and the like never mention. A new world of opportunities….
I'm. Currently at a 13 pound. Base weight and plan to drop below 10 pounds this summer. In one year I plan to start an AT through hike with roughly 1/3 the weight of my last AT hike.Mar 11, 2012 at 2:05 pm #1852042
Eric BlumensaadtBPL Member
@danepackerLocale: Mojave Desert
When I moved to Las Vegas I was a "traditional" backpacker with a 7.5 lb. Dana Terraplane pack.
After getting into BPL and Backpacking Lightweight sites I "saw the LITE".
Now my 7 day load W/ 2 liters of water is 28 lbs. Not too bad IMHO.
PACK> REI Cruise UL 60
TENT> TT Moment
BAG> WM Megalite (overfilled 1 oz.)
PAD> Thermarest prolite reg.
STOVE> Caldera Cone Sidewinder W/ESBIT or wood fuel (or Brunton Crux canister stove)
Not UL but light enough for now.Mar 11, 2012 at 4:52 pm #1852127
Michael RayBPL Member
@topshotLocale: Midwest
Thankfully, I started lightweight, which was almost 3 years ago. Happened when I was researching it after my son crossed over into Boy Scouts and found BPL. Have no idea what my weight was my first trip (simple overnight with him), but my next trip (solo in the Smokies) I had a base of < 19 lbs. Now I'm about 12.Mar 13, 2012 at 10:47 am #1853018
Nick GatelBPL Member
@ngatelLocale: Southern California
Since 1982.
Bob, are you really suggesting that some of us have been lightweight backpackers since before Ray Jardine INVENTED it in 1996? Next, are you also going to tell us that Al Gore did not invent the Internet?
P.S. My base was below 20 lbs in 1982 too.Mar 13, 2012 at 12:40 pm #1853096
"Bob, are you really suggesting that some of us have been lightweight backpackers since before Ray Jardine INVENTED it in 1996? Next, are you also going to tell us that Al Gore did not invent the Internet?"
No one claims Jardine invented UL (he doesn't, nor does Al Gore claim he invented the internet). It is true that Jardine helped bring it into the mainstream more than just about anyone else I can think of, by a long shot.
I had a friend who packed lightweight in 1973 and we all thought he was crazy and foolhardy…in those days you bragged about how much your pack weighed (more was better!) and how safe you were in doing so. My friend bought into multiple-use gear and we though he was cheap and/or weird.
Amazing how times change. I haven't seen him since then…if I did I'll tell him he was way ahead of his time and I should have listened to him long ago. Instead I bought into the "better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it" philosophy.Mar 13, 2012 at 12:59 pm #1853107
Jim ColtenBPL Member
@jcoltenLocale: MN
I started on the UL path in 2001 … about 10 minutes after finishing my first backpacking trip in about 20 years, a trip I fondly recall as "My Near Death Experience". It turned out that I was no longer the pack mule I once thought I was!Mar 13, 2012 at 1:01 pm #1853110
Bob GrossMember
@b-g-2-2Locale: Silicon Valley
"P.S. My base was below 20 lbs in 1982 too."
I remember doing a three-day Yosemite trip in 1983, and my total pack weight was 14.5 pounds.
Shelter was about 3 oz., total cook gear was about 2 oz., sleeping bag was 1 lb. 15 oz., which was radical back then. Food was only 2 pounds for three days!
It was that original article in Backpacker Magazine that got me started.
–B.G.–Mar 13, 2012 at 1:16 pm #1853117
Nick GatelBPL Member
@ngatelLocale: Southern California
"No one claims Jardine invented UL (he doesn't, nor does Al Gore claim he invented the internet). It is true that Jardine helped bring it into the mainstream more than just about anyone else I can think of, by a long shot."
It was just my attempt at satire :)
I don't think lightweight is in the mainstream yet. Actually the only thing I have read that was not in common use that Jardine highlighted were quilts. Everything else I had seen or used. Rivendell sold frameless packs in the 70's, tarps were really common in the 70's more so than tents in the backcountry. My first backpacking shoes were Converse sneakers, etc.
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