Is slimfast good for you at all?

bhonstl

I am new to the weight loss thing. I am wondering if slimfast shakes are any good?

astrampe

No....Its full of sugar and other junk, and it is not food...Eat real food, eat at a deficit, get some exercise for health and you will lose weight.....

JesterMFP

It helps you to create a calorie deficit in a way that also prevents you having to make too many choices about food. That helps some people, although long-term it's more productive to learn how to make those choices about food. Other than giving you a portion of x amount of calories, there's nothing special about it that makes you lose weight. I personally would rather eat food that adds up to x number of calories.

eldamiano

Slimfast = conartists. Charge double for a smaller milkshake because it supposedly has the magical power of making people feel better about themselves.

JesterMFP

Since you're new to the weight loss thing, I would recommend just eating the food you like, and giving MFP a go. Log all your food here (weigh and measure it as accurately as you can) and see how you get on. It really does work, no need for any special diet products.

_jayciemarie_

I dated a guy that swore by them for the nutrients and vitamins. I like to eat my calories though.