Medifast Diet Products

Medifast Posts Record Sales

2009-03-04T13:26:00.000-08:00

Finishing with over $6 million in sales, we are proud to announce that February was the BIGGEST month ever for Take Shape For Life!

This record month is a testament to all of your hard work and dedication to living and breathing the Habits of Health. As Janet Cronstedt mentioned in Monday's E-Update, "We see that you are more determined than ever to lead America to greater physical, mental, and financial success".

Congratulations and let's keep the momentum going throughout 2009 and beyond!

Remember. Medifast works!

Medifast Client Center New Hours

2009-03-03T05:05:00.000-08:00

To better serve YOU and your Medifast Clients, the Take Shape For Life Client Contact Center is now staying open even later on weekdays!

The Client Contact Center will now be available to serve you on:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Keep up the terrific work and be sure to spread the news to your Medifast Clients and team members TODAY!

Client Focused Video on Medifast Sites

2009-03-03T05:04:00.000-08:00

The new Medifast Client-focused introduction video featuring Dr. Andersen is now posted on your Take Shape For Life Co-Branded Site home page!

Check it out TODAY to hear Dr. A explain the incredible value that YOU, as a Health Coach, provide on the journey to Optimal Health!

Medifast Success Magazine

2009-03-03T05:02:00.000-08:00

The latest issue of Medifast Success! magazine was sent out last week, so keep an eye on your mailbox if you haven't already received it!

This Winter 2009 issue is also available for download in your Documents on Demand in the "Success! Magazine" category!

Remember. Medifast works!

Medifast Wants Coaching Stories

2009-03-03T05:00:00.000-08:00

We're looking for YOUR inspirational coaching stories to be featured in future issues of Medifast Success! magazine.

Your story should feature the inspirational journey you've experienced while coaching a Medifast Client to become a Take Shape For Life Health Coach! The goal is to highlight the unique and valuable impact that YOU, as a sponsor, have on the continued success of your Medifast Clients!

In order for your story to be considered for use, you AND your Client must be BeSlim Club members for at least 3 months at the time of entry.

Though we can only choose one story for the next issue of Success! magazine, we want to hear from everyone with a unique coaching story so start writing TODAY!

Inside Scoop from Medifast

2009-03-03T04:58:00.000-08:00

Have questions about Office in Motion?

Get your questions answered LIVE by the Medifast Home Office experts each Wednesday from 3 - 4 p.m. on Inside Scoop, your weekly Office in Motion support webinar!

Our goal is to equip EVERY Health Coach with the skills necessary to fully utilize the powerful new features available in Office in Motion, so spread the word to your teams TODAY about this great new support tool!

Here's how to tune in:

1. Call 1-800-240-3895
2. Enter Passcode 1067841# when prompted
3. Go to www.mmstartvisuals.com
4. Enter Conference ID 1067841
5. Enter your personal information (name and email)
6. Click the "Login" button!

Medifast Ready to Drink on Sale Now

2009-03-03T04:53:00.000-08:00

Medifast Ready-to-Drink Shake cases are on sale NOW through March 31, 2009!

Save 10% and pay just $62.95 per Medifast Ready-to-Drink case throughout the month of March!

Spread the great news to your Clients and team members TODAY to make sure everyone takes advantage of these limited-time savings!

Remember. Medifast works!

Medifast Announces New Update

2009-03-03T04:51:00.001-08:00

Are you ready to move from surviving to thriving?

Tune in tonight to hear Dr. A and fellow Presidential Director Dan Bell share the tools YOU need to launch your business to the next level!

To participate in this enlightening weekly call, please see the following call details:

Take Shape For Life Field Leadership Call - 9:00 p.m. Eastern (6:00 p.m. Pacific). Dial 1-512-305-4638 followed by the pin code: 99662#.

Led by Dr. Wayne Andersen, Co-Founder and Medical Director of Medifast, along with fellow Presidential Director Dan Bell, author of the TSFL compensation plan, this dynamic call is aimed at helping you build a successful business. All are welcome and encouraged to listen in!

This call is recorded live each week! Please call 1-512-505-6854 to listen to the recorded call. The recording is posted the day following the call (Tuesday morning).

We have some other excellent weekly support calls, including Nurse's, Doctor's, and Maintenance calls. To learn more about those, simply scroll down to the "Support Calls Schedule" section of this E-Update. Don't miss out!

Bad Weather and Medifast Shipping

2009-03-03T04:49:00.000-08:00

Monday, March 2, 2009: Due to inclement weather at the Medifast Home Office, we are experiencing longer than normal hold times in the Client Contact Center.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our representatives work diligently to serve you!

Remember. Medifast works!

Office in Motion Updates from Medifast

2009-03-01T11:39:00.000-08:00

As your last Medifast orders of February flow into your Office in Motion, please keep in mind that your Progress Report and OIM Ticker (at the top-right of your Office in Motion) are updated approximately every 5-10 minutes.

You other Office in Motion Reports are updated approximately once every hour, so the information you're viewing is only as accurate as the time stamp on that particular report.

Medifast End of Month Reminder

2009-03-01T11:38:00.000-08:00

Medifast Orders placed up to 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2009, will count towards your February commission.

Medifast Orders placed after midnight WILL NOT be backdated and will count towards the month of March.

Remember. Medifast works!

Medifast Commercial Features New Coaches

2009-02-25T05:22:00.000-08:00

Have you seen Take Shape For Life Health Coaches on television recently?

Take Shap For Life Health Coaches are being featured in the newest Medifast television commercial! These inspirational individuals include:
Dr. Mark Nelson
Dr. Christina Winsey-Rudd
This commercial is running nationally on several major cable networks including Style, Soap Net, Lifestyle, and WE tv, so be sure to keep an eye out for these Health Coaches TODAY!

Explaining Medifast Leads Program

2009-02-25T05:20:00.000-08:00

We understand there may still be some confusion throughout your teams regarding the Medifast Leads Program. Please see below for clarification!

Who qualifies for new Medifast Leads?
All Certified Health Coaches have been entered into a new Leads Pool that has been implemented. This Leads Pool is part of the new process through which future Leads will be distributed.

What is happening to Leads earned prior to August 1, 2008?
All Leads earned prior to August 1, 2008, have priority and will be distributed before moving to the new Lead Pool list. This may take a few more months to accomplish before the new process is implemented. We appreciate your continued patience and support!

How will new Leads be distributed?
As new Leads flow in to Take Shape For Life from all Medifast channels, they will be assigned to the next Certified Health Coach in the Leads Pool in a "round-robin" order.

More detailed information will be released as we further improve the process. Please contact Health Coach Services (1-877-270-5708) with further questions or concerns

Medifast Call Center Changes Hours

2009-02-25T05:18:00.000-08:00

To better serve YOU and your Clients, the Take Shape For Life Client Contact Center is staying open even later on weekdays starting today!

The Client Contact Center will now be available to serve you on:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Keep up the terrific work and be sure to spread the news to your Clients and team members TODAY!

Remember. Medifast works!

Mediast Maintenace and Transition

2009-02-25T05:16:00.000-08:00

Tune in to this week's Maintenance Support Call as Medifast National Director Mary Jane Medlock provides a refresher course on the Transition and Maintenance Programs.

In addition, Mary Jane will be interviewing Executive Director Jan Rosenberg as he shares his secrets for reaching a healthy weight and choosing a healthy lifestyle!

When: Wednesday, February 25th
@ 8:00 p.m. EST (5:00 p.m. PST)

To participate in the Maintenance Support Call, dial 1-512-225-9427 followed by the pin code: 77421#.

Can't call in? Remember, this call is now recorded live each week. To hear the recorded playback posted Thursday morning, dial 1-512-505-6863.

Health Revolution from Medifast

2009-02-25T05:15:00.000-08:00

"The Health Revolution: Our model of business and how it will help rescue our country!"

Tune in this evening as special guests Mike McDevitt, Medifast and TSFL CEO, and Dan Bell,Medifast Presidential Director and creator of the TSFL compensation plan, join Dr. A to discuss the power of our innovative business model and its incredible ability to create Optimal Health!

To participate in this enlightening weekly call, please see the following call details:

Take Shape For Life Field Leadership Call - 9:00 p.m. Eastern (6:00 p.m. Pacific). Dial 1-512-305-4638 followed by the pin code: 99662#.

Led by Dr. Wayne Andersen, Co-Founder and Medical Director of Medifast, along with fellow Presidential Director Dan Bell, author of the TSFL compensation plan, this dynamic call is aimed at helping you build a successful business. All are welcome and encouraged to listen in!

This call is recorded live each week! Please call 1-512-505-6854 to listen to the recorded call. The recording is posted the day following the call (Tuesday morning).

We have some other excellent weekly support calls, including Nurse's, Doctor's, and Maintenance calls. To learn more about those, simply scroll down to the "Support Calls Schedule" section of this E-Update. Don't miss out!

Remember. Medifast works!

From the Heart of Medifast

2009-02-25T05:11:00.000-08:00

"The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it." - James M. Barrie

What I love best about Dr. A's Habits of Health is that the story he is telling is completely aligned with the life he is living. His purpose in life is Creating Health, and every time he tells the story, it renews his spirit. It moves him to deeper action and at the same time grounds him.

With purpose, people do amazing things; good, smart, productive, often heroic, and unprecedented things (like writing a book :-))!

Purpose is the thing in your life that you will fight for. It is the ground you will cover at any cost. Have you achieved it?

Join Dr. A and Dan at Go Global Weekend this April to define YOUR purpose and align it with that of the amazing Health Revolution we're all a part of! Come learn from your top Business Leaders and speaker/trainer Kevin McCarthy, author of The On-Purpose Person!

Medifast Respods to Accusations

2009-02-18T05:28:00.000-08:00

February 17, 2009
Dear Dedicated Take Shape For Life Health Coaches,

You may be aware of a report that came out today by ex-felon Barry Minkow and his company Fraud Discovery, Inc. in which he makes slanderous and false claims against our company and products. In particular, he targets Take Shape for Life and the validity of the Take Shape for Life opportunity. We are writing tonight to assure you that Medifast, Inc. will vigilantly defend itself against these false allegations. The company will be holding a conference call for investors, partners and the general public where CEO Mike McDevitt will address the false claims made in the report. Please see the press release below that was issued to the public this evening.

We appreciate all that you do every day to join us in our mission to get America Healthy. If you have any questions regarding this matter, we invite you to attend the conference call outlined in the release below.

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Medifast Inc. Responds to False Claims
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Medifast Schedules Conference Call for
Wednesday, February 18, 2008 at 4:15 pm ET

For Immediate Release

Company Contact: Investor Contact:
Michael S. McDevitt Robert Blum, Joe Diaz, Joe Dorame
CEO Lytham Partners, LLC
410-581-8042 602-889-9700

OWINGS MILLS, MD - February 17, 2009 -- Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading clinically -proven portion controlled weigh-loss program announced today that it will hold an investor call at the close of the market on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 4:15 PM EST. The call will address false claims made by convicted felon Barry Minkow and the Fraud Discovery Institute.

Mr. Minkow is a convicted felon having served a seven-year prison sentence - from January 1988 to April 1995 - for 57 counts of fraud and conspiracy. His company, The Fraud Discovery Institute and its website states that "... Barry Minkow almost always holds a position in securities reported on, or profiled by, FDI websites. Neither FDI nor Mr. Minkow will report when a position is initiated or covered."

"This report is false and misleading. Medifast does not customarily respond to spurious claims, however, in this case we felt it was warranted to protect our shareholders and health coaches. We believe most everything he says to be false and made for his own personal gain. He is a liar and can't be trusted," said Michael S. McDevitt, CEO of Medifast, Inc. "Our business practices comply with generally accepted industry standards of the Direct Selling Association. Our products are safe, pure and of the highest quality and can significantly improve the quality of life of our customers that are dedicated to achieving a healthy body weight. Of Medifast Inc's 2008 revenues less than one percent (1%) is related to recruiting and none of that revenue is paid out to coaches as part of their compensation. This fact alone completely refutes Mr. Minkow's major premise that our growth is based on recruiting and not increased product sales. The Take Shape For Life business model pays our coaches for increased product sales, which are made in support of helping our clients achieve optimal health."

"Our distinguished board of directors and executive team is populated with members of the U.S. military, the clergy, academia, and the legal profession. We are dedicated to operating our business with the highest ethical standards that the members of our board demand. In that regard, we are dedicated to protecting the Medifast brand against unsubstantiated allegations made to create downward pressure on our stock as Mr. Minkow has in previous instances with other direct-selling organizations and NYSE listed entities. In each case, the claims against the companies were never substantiated."

Take Shape For Life, Inc. the direct-selling division of Medifast, inc. is a member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distributes goods sold directly to consumers.

Medifast, Inc., manufactures the vast majority of its products in its wholly-owned manufacturing facility in Owings Mills, MD. Our plant is inspected regularly by the Maryland Department of Health and Hygiene and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Over the past 10 years there has not been a single product safety claim made against any Medifast product by any government agency.

Colonel Brad MacDonald, USMC (Ret.) concluded, "Mr. Minkow is an economic terrorist who has formulated an attack on Medifast and its shareholders among other companies unsuccessfully in the past. This form of an unfounded attack is a short term tactic to create fear. However, our long term business model will prevail and prosper because it is based on a principled foundation focused on our customers."

New Medifast Support Call Schedule

2009-02-17T05:36:00.000-08:00

Don't miss out on these weekly training opportunities from Medifast!
Wednesday Evenings:

Stay in Shape! Maintenance Call - 8:00 p.m. Eastern (5:00 p.m. Pacific). Dial 1-512-225-9427 followed by pin code: 77421#. For the fun, interactive Stay in Shape! Maintenance Call, Lori Andersen, RN, coordinates discussions with various Masters of Weight Loss who have lost 60+ lbs. and kept the weight off for at least 4 years. Each week, Lori and her guest(s) share helpful hints and tips for everyone on the Maintenance Program. Be sure to listen and participate in this exciting, informative call.

This call is now recorded live each week!

To hear the recorded playback, dial 1-512-505-6863. The recording is posted the day following the call (Thursday morning).

Medifast Doctor's Support Call - 8:30 p.m. Eastern (5:30 p.m. Pacific). Dial 1-646-519-5860 followed by the pin code: 0971#. Listen and participate in this call, where Dr. Wayne Andersen, Medical Director and Co-Founder of Take Shape For Life, or one of his colleagues discusses current topics regarding creating a healthy weight and a physically optimal life.

This call is now recorded live each week! To hear the recorded playback, dial 1-212-461-8671. The recording is posted the day following the call (Thursday morning).
Monday Evenings:

Medifast Nurse's Support Call - 8:30 p.m. Eastern (5:30 p.m. Pacific). Dial 1-646-519-5860 followed by the pin code: 0971#. Join Lori Andersen, RN, for the weekly Nurse's Support Call. Every week, Lori provides our callers with supportive information to maximize success with their weight-loss and health goals! Be sure to listen in and participate in this inspirational call. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate in this call.

This call is now recorded live each week. To hear the recorded playback, dial 1-212-461-8672. The recording is posted the day following the call (Tuesday morning).

Take Shape For Life Field Leadership Call - 9:00 p.m. Eastern (6:00 p.m. Pacific). Dial 1-512-305-4638 followed by the pin code: 99662#. Led by Dr. Wayne Andersen and our Field Leaders, anyone interested in building a successful business and staying current with all that is happening with Take Shape For Life needs to listen in and participate in this incredible call!

This call is now recorded live each week. To hear the recorded playback, dial 1-512-505-6854. The recording is posted the day following the call (Tuesday morning).

Medifast Welcome Kit for First Time Clients

2009-02-17T05:33:00.000-08:00

Great news! The NEW and improved Medifast Welcome Kit is being sent out to your new Clients when they place their first order!

These new tools are designed with your business in mind, and will help inform and motivate your new Medifast Clients from their very first order!

Here's what's new:
A new Welcome DVD that introduces Clients to Take Shape For Life and explains the products and programs in detail

A streamlined "Ready, Set...Medifast" piece, updated with easy-to-grasp instructions for starting the 5 & 1 Plan

A new profile that outlines the role of the Health Coach, along with information on weekly calls and Support In Motion

A newly created "The 'Medi' in Medifast" tool that outlines the science behind our products and programs, and an introduction to our new Scientific Advisory Board

A dynamic new design that conveys the benefits of Take Shape For Life with even more clarity and confidence!

Be sure to familiarize yourself with these new items as soon as possible so you know what your new Clients are receiving! Check them out in your Documents on Demand in the "New Welcome Kit" category!

1099s from Medifast

2009-02-17T05:32:00.000-08:00

Did you get your 1099 MISC form from Medifast yet!

If your Take Shape For Life business earned more than $600 in 2008, a 1099 MISC (non-employee compensation) tax form has been issued to you and should have arrived to your registered address!

When you receive the 1099 MISC form, please be sure to look it over to ensure TSFL has used the correct name, social security or business tax id number, address, and that the amount matches what you have both received and offset earnings against.

Please call Health Coach Services immediately at 1-877-270-5708 if you notice any discrepencies.

Please keep in mind that if your Take Shape For Life Business did not earn more than $600 in 2008, a 1099 MISC form will not be issued to you by TSFL, but you are still required to report those earnings in the same manner on the appropriate tax form!

Free Medifast Shaker Jar Now Limited

2009-02-17T05:30:00.000-08:00

Please note that starting March 1, 2009, free Shaker Jars will be included in first-time orders only.

We encourage you to spread the word to your Clients and team members TODAY!

Medifast Call Center New Hours

2009-02-17T05:29:00.000-08:00

To better serve YOU and your Clients, the Take Shape For Life Client Contact Center is staying open even later on weekdays starting next Monday, February 23, 2009!

Starting next Monday, the Client Contact Center will be available to serve you on:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Keep up the terrific work and be sure to spread the news to your Clients and team members TODAY!

Remember. Medifast works!

New Medifast Leads Program Announcement

2009-02-17T05:27:00.000-08:00

We understand there may still be some confusion throughout your teams regarding the Leads Program. Please see below for clarification!

Who qualifies for new Leads?
All Health Coaches who became certified after August 1, 2008 (or were certified prior), have been entered into a new Leads Pool, a process through which new Leads will be distributed.

What is happening to Leads earned prior to August 1, 2008?
All Leads earned prior to August 1, 2008, will be distributed before the new process takes affect. Because of the large Leads deficit, this may take a few more months to accomplish, so we appreciate your continued patience and support!

How will new be Leads distributed?
As new Leads flow in to Take Shape For Life from all Medifast channels, they will be assigned in a "round-robin" order to the next Certified Health Coach in the Leads Pool.

Since we are always looking for ways to improve our processes, this new Leads Program is currently being refined to best serve the needs of a continually growing Take Shape For Life!

We will be releasing more detailed information in the near future as it becomes available.

Please contact Health Coach Services (1-877-270-5708) with any questions or concerns

New Medifast Commercial

2009-02-17T05:26:00.000-08:00

Have you seen Take Shape For Life Coaches on television recently?

Several TSFL Health Professionals are being featured in the newest Medifast television commercial! These inspirational individuals include:
Dr. Mark Nelson
Dr. Nicole Williams-Alexander
Dr. Christina Winsey-Rudd
Dr. William Linacre
Dr. Joseph Pecoraro
Dr. Cheryl Child
Dr. Judith Wilson
Dr. Kathie Erwin
This commerical is running nationally on several major cable networks including Style, Soap Net, Lifestyle, and WE tv, so be sure to keep an eye out for these Coaches TODAY

Remember. Medifast works!