Slimfast Diet.

MissyCHF
MissyCHF Posts: 337 Member
edited November 14 in Food and Nutrition
I am old and arthritic plus lazy so can't be bothered to prepare and cook meals - or wash up after a meal. So. . . . I am about to start a Slimfast diet.

Comments and experiences please..... I am here to be shot at. :)
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  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    Good for you. :flowerforyou:
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    That sounds really sad. Will your arthritis cut you off from preparing and eating food for the rest of your life?
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    All Slimfast did was make me hungry. I did the powdered shakes twice a day. If it works for you, best of luck.
  • flagrantavidity
    flagrantavidity Posts: 218 Member
    I lost my first 30 pounds sedentary and eating a meal alternative called Soylent.

    Like you I didn't want to think about what my next meal was going to be - Soylent made it easy to get complete nutrition and count calories.

    As long as you have more calories going out than in you will loose some weight.

    Congrats on making the choice to loose a few pounds!
  • MissyCHF
    MissyCHF Posts: 337 Member
    Thank you all so much for your replies, they are greatly appreciated.

    I have recently been eating calorie counted ready meals, usually microwaved, for dinner. I thought I'd have the SF shakes for breakfast and lunch and a SF snack or fruit if needed.

    As I've got older I tend to prefer snacking rather than a proper meal. I have just had a SF ready made shake from my starter pack and enjoyed it. The only thing I don't like is the aftertaste of the sweeteners, I will have an orange later.

    Again, my thanks to all.
  • littlechiaseed
    littlechiaseed Posts: 489 Member
    You'll have to drink the shakes forever, but if this sounds like it will fit into your lifestyle go for it! Used before and lost 12lbs, crept back when I stopped using it.
  • Fitgirllife72
    Fitgirllife72 Posts: 500 Member
    I have tried slim fast and personally didn't like the taste and felt like I was hungry within an hour of drinking it. I ended up using GNC Total Lean 25 shakes and really liked them and felt satisfied on them. I used them to lose the bulk of my weight. I have went back to eating regular food because I didn't want to spend the money on meal replacement shakes any longer. Also just so you know I haven't gained any of the weight back. Do whatever works for you. I personally needed the structure of a meal replacement plan in the beginning. It helped me get back on track. Plus it is convenient as you mentioned. Good luck!
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Understanding what will work for you is important. It wouldn't work for me (and I think there are better options for premade meals, as well as homemade shakes if you like shakes), but if you have thought it through and are convinced that's what's right for you, good for you! And welcome.

    Log it and see if you are hitting calories and macros without problem and if you feel satisfied. If not, might want to consider modifying. But just getting started is important too.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    zyxst wrote: »
    All Slimfast did was make me hungry. I did the powdered shakes twice a day. If it works for you, best of luck.

    This^

    They were never filling for me. Besides, I learned nothing and gained all the weight back. There are meal replacement shakes that are of better quality.....look for more protein and less sugar. SlimFast uses so much sugar because it's cheap filler.

    Tweaking your current diet can help you learn new habits. Even freezer meals & frozen veggies would be an improvement. At least you get to chew food.
  • Jules_farmgirl
    Jules_farmgirl Posts: 225 Member
    I don't follow the slimfast program at all, however I can speak to their pre-mixed shakes and that they help me greatly to control hunger and be an easy option for me once a day (sometimes twice if I get close to bed time and haven't hit my calorie goal yet)

    Good for you and taking the first step to help yourself no matter what route you take!!
  • WatchJoshLift
    WatchJoshLift Posts: 520 Member
    I personally would not do a slimfast diet, but I think their shakes in the can tastes great!
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    If you aren't concerned with soduim, I'd stick with microwaveable meals and the occasional shake. Also, almost as simple as Lean Cuisine, etc. is what I've taken to doing: get some frozen veg that have sauce (like the Green Giant "lightly sauced" options), throw the veg and one or two thawed frozen salmon filets into a covered container and nuke for 3 minutes at a time until everything is cooked through. The sauce from the veg cooks into the fish. The fish comes out perfect as long as you're careful not to overcook it.

    My experience with slim fast: Always hungry and filling in the gaps with hot pockets. That doesn't mean it isn't a good idea. It just wasn't for me.
  • JaxxieKat
    JaxxieKat Posts: 427 Member
    My TMI experience with SlimFast - it gave me the craps. I'm convinced it works, because it's a laxative. The shakes weren't too bad, and I really liked the bars. Now I just eat intuitively and prepare things that are simple.
  • Charlene_1985
    Charlene_1985 Posts: 122 Member
    I use Slimfast powder to make a quick shake sometimes after my runs. I add a banana or strawberries to the milk, powder, and ice. They taste amazing.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    I used to drink a slim fast shake for lunch in high school, mostly because I was lazy. After a while I found they did a poor job keeping me satisfied. That being said, I've gone back to meal shakes for lunches out of necessity. I quite like the Vega One nutritional shakes!

    I also want to echo what people said about long term vs short term solution- are you prepared to essentially be on the slim fast diet forever? That is likely how you will have to be if you want to keep the weight off. Just make sure whatever method you use is long term sustainable.
  • DonM46
    DonM46 Posts: 771 Member
    As some have noted, the microwave meals are loaded with sodium. Even the products marked "Low Sodium" or "Reduced Sodium" are still pretty high.
    The grocery store where I do most of my shopping has prepared tuna salad, chicken salad, and other products which avoid the needed preserving salt. Purchasing these items will provide variety, good nutrition, and lower your sodium intake.
  • w117seg
    w117seg Posts: 14 Member
    I did slimfast and it did work. However, I did have snacks, not always the slimfast ones, but something small. And I still had to use the MFP calorie counter. It worked for me because my family is a bunch of carboholics for dinner. I needed smaller meals to make up for that. It took getting used to the lower calorie meals. I found I really like the high protein low sugar ones that taste like caramel frappucino. I also like the store brand "chocolate royale" ones. Milk chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry were all gross to me.

    I did eventually start working out more so I stopped with the shakes because I had more calories available. That doesn't mean going to the gym 3x a week and using the elliptical for 30 minutes. I started running most days, so I really needed some more fuel.
  • SeagalDeeDee
    SeagalDeeDee Posts: 153 Member
    too much sugar in those shakes,made me hungrier but I have never tried their foods. good luck & i have sciatica nerve pain so i do understand your ailment.
  • starfruit132
    starfruit132 Posts: 291 Member
    Someone else mentioned the extra high protein Slimfast, which do fill you up longer. You could replace a meal or have as a snack and then do the microwave meals with lots of new frozen options. Watch for sodium content.
  • ktekc
    ktekc Posts: 879 Member
    I don't like the after taste of the slim fast pre-made shakes but the equate (walmart) ones weren't to bad. I only had the strawberry ones though. I keep a pack of special k protein shakes in my fridge for if i'm hungry and in a hurry now.
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