Slim Fast 3, 2, 1 program <ADVICE>

kimbelle_vie

I am in no way a newbie to the whole weight loss train, however after successfully losing almost 30lbs. I got completely frustrated during a plateau and gave up. . . yeah I know. So here I am back at square one and having to lose all the weight I already lost again. It's tough! My coworker does slim fast and she enjoys it. I thought about giving this a go for the first two weeks as a Jumpstart to my journey again...? Advice is welcome

kimbelle_vie

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CINDYRN33

I say do whatever you need to do. Slim fast is full of vitamins. Suggest using it to supplement your diet, just make sure you are getting all your calories.

kaitlinfurby13

I've been doing it for a while now. I log everything on here including the one meal I eat. I know I can't stay on it forever, but it helps me get used to eating less and logging which I will take into the long term. I've been averaging the 2 pounds a week it claims you will lose, so it seems to be working.

glow_worm_eyes

I would definitely look for their new formula that has 20 G protein and 1 gram sugar. It has a purple label on it. The other formula has a lot of sugar. I am a teacher and I buy the pre made bottles. When I have duty or don't have time to pack my lunch I drink one. They actually keep you full for four hours! Even if you don't want to follow the slimfast plan as directed, you could still use them for healthy snacks or a meal replacement to keep you within your calorie goal.
Ps- I also like the Atkins shakes too.

PaulaWallaDingDong

You can always try it. Just make sure you're getting enough calories and nutrients. However, I've tried it before and hated it. It cost too much and I couldn't stay satisfied on shakes and bars. The "one meal a day" wasn't enough real food for me.

MelaniaTrump

I use to use it. Then got fed up with the sugar in it. Switched to a protein powder from walmart.

kimbelle_vie

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Annr

When you relinquish your evaluation process to another person or SYSTEM you begin to lose yourself. When you lose yourself, you are not able to be fully present in your life, and the world around you is robbed of your unique gift. So maybe use it only as a snack now and then, but not as a primary way to lose weight. Eating healthy food is the only way to lose weight. Eating what you like, not what is designated on some systems food plan, is the best thing.

TeaBea

I've lost weight using Slim Fast. But, then re-gained it. Meal replacement shakes teach you nothing about portion control and future maintenance.

If you find Slim Fast filling (I didn't) give it a try. But have a plan in place for maintenance.

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kimbelle_vie

Annr wrote: »

When you relinquish your evaluation process to another person or SYSTEM you begin to lose yourself. When you lose yourself, you are not able to be fully present in your life, and the world around you is robbed of your unique gift. So maybe use it only as a snack now and then, but not as a primary way to lose weight. Eating healthy food is the only way to lose weight. Eating what you like, not what is designated on some systems food plan, is the best thing.

Thank you!!

blancoms

I went back to work part time and wanted something easy to take for breaks/lunch. I bought the vanilla nd chocolate cans of powder. Its marketed as a meal replacement but it does not fill me up by any means. I would consider it more of a supplement. Depending on my calorie allowance sometimes it doesn't seem worth the cost (of calories). Taste is good though.

Annr

@kimbelle_vie take it from someone that relied on Jenny Craig to lose weight. Hey I did for a time. Went from 265 to 189 but I didn't lost it in my head, just my body. So the weight came back. Then there's the guilt of spending all that money for what... so I was slim for a summer? I make the rules now, and I eat what I love to eat. My scale is my best friend, and I weigh my food every day.

It's all about planning. You plan what is in your pantry, you plan out your days, and you get your eating in order.

hellokitty28

I've been doing the 3 2 1 plan now for a few weeks. Started at 246 and I'm now 218. Sofar it's working great for me but everyone is diffrent. My goal for the program is once I get to 190 to take away one of the shakes and replace with real food and as I get closer to my ultimate goal to take that other shake away and start to re learn how to eat smaller/ healther portions. I've yo yo dieted for many years now and I'm done... I lost 80 once, got preg gained 90 back lost 40 got preg again and gained 30 my weight has litterally been a yoyo and I'm so ready to be at my goal and cut that yoyo string for good. Add me if you'd like to

GYATagain

Take it from an old lady that has lost and gained back probably 3 whole people in her life time; been there and have done every fad diet out there. Won't call each of them all out - but, sure wish I had back the hundreds and hundreds (maybe thousands) of $$ I spent over the years yo-yo dieting. Slim Fast does happen to be on that list. Did not learn a blooming thing about portion control, cooking healthy foods, or finding what works for my body. Sure, I lost weight while drinking those, gained it all back within a few months - cried, went and tried something else. 3 years ago, I began figuring it out. Yep, I'm a slow learner - took me 58 years, but I did it! Perhaps they would be fine for a grab-n-go kind of morning or an afternoon snack, but I sure would not rely on them solely to get me jump started. I understand completely, believe me, no judgement here on anyone that uses diet aids.... just have learned in my years, doesn't last long term. And guess how much I have spent on this lifestyle.... $0 extra. Eat what I normally would buy anyway - no gym either (wish I had all Those $$ back).

Muscleflex79

If you really want to drink instead of eat your calories, why not do protein shakes - much better macros, can make your own and they are cheaper (depending on the powder you buy).

mumblemagic

A friend did slimfast. He got mood swings, migraines, and light-headedness as a result. He stopped after a week and went back to normal food, just less of it, and felt much better. Not saying everyone will have that reaction but be aware that it can have some nasty side effects.

eldamiano

Dont bother with fad diets....

Dollbabyjamie

I just started this program this morning...hoping it helps...I don't Plan on being on it for ever but I'm taking the 14 day challenge

BeaUtiful_1413

It's ok. I only do the smoothie for breakfast though and sometimes lunch. It only holds me over 3 hours not 4. But I'm sure if you actually follow what it says to do and buy the snacks that they have to it would work great. I really want to try the chips they have.

murp4069

I like SlimFast and Atkins shakes if I'm hungry in the morning and I just need to grab something. I generally not a breakfast eater and so I just keep a few around for those occasional days that I need something when I'm running out the door. I've never tried the meal plan or any 14 day challenge, I can't imagine swapping out my lunch for a SlimFast. I just like real food too much. Also, part of my goal is to learn healthy portion control for life. I don't think shakes help achieve that goal.

tryin2die2self

There is nothing wrong with a meal supplement (shake, frozen entree, whatever). However, a meal supplement does not teach you what you need to know once you get to your goal. You stop using them, gain back the weight and then go to using them again. From a sales perspective it is great, a near limitless supply of returning customers. From a marketing standpoint it is great, people lose weight using the product and are happy with it. From a user's perspective it is great, it does exactly what they say it will do for the money spent. From your body's perspective it is terrible, as your weight yo-yos up and down. The person is also trapped in the sales loop, unless the break the cycle of use and learn exactly how CICO works for them.

I use a fortified protein shake as a meal replacement during the week. It does exactly what I want it to do, so I can count macros/calories and stick to my guns. Heck, I made one this morning: half the usual protein supplement, quarter cup of oatmeal, a banana and a cup of almond milk. That said, I am making breakfast tacos tomorrow morning. Yesterday it was just fatty coffee. When I am not working, I don't use the shakes. I make something at home to replace it, normally a huge salad. My point is the shake is a tool, but it is not the only tool at my disposal. I am not stuck using the shake once or twice a day to make my goals happen.

Use the meal replacements but don't stop there. Learn about what you need to do to eat healthy and still reach your goals. Good luck.

kimbelle_vie

I decided not to do slim fast. I instead came up with my own plan. This is just a example, not written in stone meal plan. For dinner, I eat whatever my family is having. I do not track calories, nor do I workout x amount of times per week. I just want to start eating healthier and better than I was. I figure the weight will follow and I am not really rushing it.

Meal 1: smoothie

Meal 2: apple slices w/ peanut butter

Meal 3: Granola bar & cheese block

Meal 4: grapes

Meal 5: supper

Meal 6: ice cream sandwich

**eat every 2-3hrs, mix and match as desired. 1 cheat meal a week.

tryin2die2self

Portion control can be an effective tool, but ignoring the calorie cost is just gambling for success. Weight Watchers tried to do this back in the 90s, saying fruits and veggies were "free". However, a 1000 calories of fruit and veggie is still a 1000 calories. People did not lose weight. A lot of people gained weight. After about six months WW retracted the fruits but veggies we still free. Same problem existed. In their effort to get people to eat wholesome food (200 cal of fruits/veggies instead of 200 cal of chips/soda) they missed the mark. 200 cal of veggies is going to fill you up WAY more than 200 cal of processed foods, but people love processed foods. As long as people only focus on calories and nothing else, healthy eating will never become a way of life. After all, if my calorie goal was 1200 cal a day and I ate it all in sugar I would still lose weight. The long term nutritional cost however would be at my own peril.

Find out your basic metabolic rate. Then calculate the cost of what you eat day to day for a week or so. If you are really not doing anything different and the calorie load is not at a deficit, then you are not going to lose weight. You may actually gain. Eating "healthy" can cause weight gain, which leads you to an unhealthy place.

Good luck to you.

kimbelle_vie

tryin2die2self wrote: »

Portion control can be an effective tool, but ignoring the calorie cost is just gambling for success. Weight Watchers tried to do this back in the 90s, saying fruits and veggies were "free". However, a 1000 calories of fruit and veggie is still a 1000 calories. People did not lose weight. A lot of people gained weight. After about six months WW retracted the fruits but veggies we still free. Same problem existed. In their effort to get people to eat wholesome food (200 cal of fruits/veggies instead of 200 cal of chips/soda) they missed the mark. 200 cal of veggies is going to fill you up WAY more than 200 cal of processed foods, but people love processed foods. As long as people only focus on calories and nothing else, healthy eating will never become a way of life. After all, if my calorie goal was 1200 cal a day and I ate it all in sugar I would still lose weight. The long term nutritional cost however would be at my own peril.

Find out your basic metabolic rate. Then calculate the cost of what you eat day to day for a week or so. If you are really not doing anything different and the calorie load is not at a deficit, then you are not going to lose weight. You may actually gain. Eating "healthy" can cause weight gain, which leads you to an unhealthy place.

Good luck to you.

I lost weight successfully by not counting calories. That is the only way I plan to lose again this time. I find it workd best to follow serving sizes, listening to your body and just being mindful of what is going in your mouth. For example, if I am craving chips I am not going to just grab a big bag and sit down on the couch and start eating, no I am going to look on the back and see the serving soze and eat just that amount.

GYATagain

No disrespect meant -- but, what are you doing on MFP? It is a Calorie counting app, right? I know it is extremely bothersome to get into the habit of weighing, measuring, and entering your foods - but, it really works! Of course, one can lose the weight by restricting their intake of calories, listening to your body and not over indulging. Again, no disrespect here, but isn't that how "we" (for real, me) got into this pretty mess in the first place? I can control how much I eat - listen to my body - eat whatever I crave and BAM I'm morbidly obese. I do wish you the very best of luck in finding your healthy way. Maybe for 1 week give MFP a real try and see how you feel about it. Good luck!

kimbelle_vie

GYATagain wrote: »

No disrespect meant -- but, what are you doing on MFP? It is a Calorie counting app, right? I know it is extremely bothersome to get into the habit of weighing, measuring, and entering your foods - but, it really works! Of course, one can lose the weight by restricting their intake of calories, listening to your body and not over indulging. Again, no disrespect here, but isn't that how "we" (for real, me) got into this pretty mess in the first place? I can control how much I eat - listen to my body - eat whatever I crave and BAM I'm morbidly obese. I do wish you the very best of luck in finding your healthy way. Maybe for 1 week give MFP a real try and see how you feel about it. Good luck!

No disrespect taken. I am no stranger to mfp, I have logged everday before, but I personally did not like the idea of always having to log. So I created my own way and it worked! I like the community aspect of mfp. Also I'll occasionally use mfp to plan a cheat meal/day just to be aware.

GYATagain

Ahhhh, I commend you on your progress! And yes, I find the community aspect uplifting, encouraging, smack to my head, and sometimes frustrating.... but, oh the whole, enjoyable. Therefore, carry on! (as if you needed my permission)

kommodevaran

tryin2die2self wrote: »

Portion control can be an effective tool, but ignoring the calorie cost is just gambling for success. Weight Watchers tried to do this back in the 90s, saying fruits and veggies were "free". However, a 1000 calories of fruit and veggie is still a 1000 calories. People did not lose weight. A lot of people gained weight. After about six months WW retracted the fruits but veggies we still free. Same problem existed. In their effort to get people to eat wholesome food (200 cal of fruits/veggies instead of 200 cal of chips/soda) they missed the mark. 200 cal of veggies is going to fill you up WAY more than 200 cal of processed foods, but people love processed foods. As long as people only focus on calories and nothing else, healthy eating will never become a way of life. After all, if my calorie goal was 1200 cal a day and I ate it all in sugar I would still lose weight. The long term nutritional cost however would be at my own peril.

Of course - to be able to stick to your calorie goal over time, you need to get in proper nutrition. I tried to do a plan that encouraged consumption of fruit and vegetables and "healthy fats" and whatnot, but it was too rigid and very arbitrary, and I rebelled. I think these efforts often backfire. People want to decide for themselves what to eat. MFP let think for myself, and taught me how and what to eat - not just to read labels. This is what I love about MFP.

htimpaired

If it worked, (and maybe you said this already) why do you have to lose weight again? I would think it must not have worked that well then?
I suppose your plan could work if you are mindful of portion sizes. It seemed possibly low on veggies? They are a great way to increase the volume of what you eat without all the calories things like granola or ice cream sandwiches have.