We are so excited to announce our new online video series, The Front Burner, hosted by Reality TV Chef Jason Hisley. Chef Jason is also the owner of La Cakerie bakery in Baltimore and Towson, and successfully lost more than 40 pounds using Medifast! In each video Jason will showcase Medifast Meal Makeovers or Lean & Green recipes, as well as fun cooking tips, all designed to help you be successful on your Medifast journey.
Watch the video and read more about Jason below. Then tune in for the series premier of The Front Burner on June 23rd!
From Jason:
As a child growing up in Baltimore, food always took center stage at celebrations and events. I remember, vividly, how my love and interest for food grew as I grew older. In high school, I transformed my hobby into a passion and decided to pursue a career in the baking and pastry arts.
After graduating from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI with a Bachelor’s degree in Baking & Pastry Arts, I traveled to Europe and received a pastry certification from the Restaurant School in Vitznau, Switzerland. This opportunity allowed me to explore other cultures in Europe and practice my art of baking with a global perspective. This fundamental pastry training was my springboard into the culinary world and even allowed me the opportunity to compete on three Food Network culinary competitions.
The art of pastry production is something I find truly unique and expressive to all the senses. As a baker I find myself treating my products as true works of art that are envisioned and brought to life using wholesome, seasonal and quality ingredients. I currently own three bakeries and a food truck, all under the name, La Cakerie. With two retail locations in Towson and Baltimore, and a commercial kitchen, La Cakerie is able to produce high volume, high quality baked goods. We pride ourselves in being a unique team catering to every aspect of the bakery world. Whether it’s a cupcake for a child or a wedding cake for 300, La Cakerie treats every client with the best customer service.
Being surrounded by food on a daily basis has its potential hazards, and after leaving high school I found myself at a very alarming weight of 280 pounds. Through diet and exercise I was able to lose 50 pounds on my own before hitting a plateau. That frustration led me to seek out new approaches to weight loss, and I was introduced to Medifast. On the program, I was able to lose another 40 pounds and get down to my goal weight and even maintain that weight today! I eat baked goods every single day and value the fact that high quality, sustainable calories can be managed even if you are enjoying seemingly high caloric treats. My partnership with Medifast is exciting and refreshing because I want to share my weight-loss story with others. I hope to convey how anyone can balance happiness, healthy life habits and even being able to enjoy something as seemingly simple as a cupcake.
I find your life journey very relatable, since breakfasts of all varieties were my favorite meals! I was always in great shape and very healthy (150 lbs.) until my junior year in college! By then the young adult life of eating and drinking without exercise, began to catch up to me. By the time I reached 26 years old I had reached 235 lbs and by 35 years old had maxed out at 319 pounds. I had tried several popular weight loss programs with very little results, if any, only to put it right back on! Then at 45 I was taking 2 meds for blood pressure and 1 for high cholesterol, when I met my first grandson. It was at this time my eyes were opened and I discovered Take Shape for Life using Medifast products! I have changed my bad habits, lost over 125 pounds and maintained this for over 10 years now and I have rid myself of all of the medications I was on! I now enjoy my healthy lifestyle more than ever with my grandson, at a healthy weight of 190 pounds!
John Williamson
TSFL Health Coach
Jason,
I have lost just over 60 pounds on Medifast since the middle of February. Actually, Wednesday, June 18th will mark 18 weeks on the program. I utilize many different websites to get recipe ideas for Medifast and I have shared them with a bunch of people that I was able to get to sign up for the program. I will be watching your shows and hopefully getting more recipes that I can incorporate into my everyday life!!!!
Looking forward to your series as a foodie choosing this new lifestyle to be healthy I love creative ideas! Can’t wait!sta
Should be very interesting…. I think this will help everyone stay on target 🙂
This will be awesome. I need to loose around 20 lbs, so I believe learning what to cook and pairing the right foods will help me tremendously. so execited to see this coming.
thank you.