Just venting..hope I dont offend anyone.

Oompa_Loompa

I cant stand it when people actually think that the slim fast diet (3 shakes a day and then one REAL meal) is actually going to make you loose weight. uhh ya you'll loose weight until you start eating like a human again. lol Any sort of diet like that. People what is wronggg with you to think that something like that is actually going to work!

Ill admit Ive thought about those and was going to try diets like that UNTIL I became a member of mfp and realize that you do need to work at this. Losing weight and being healthy isnt as easy as drink 3 shakes a day lol. Its hard work. You NEED to work out. You NEED to change your eating habits you NEED to change your LIFE STYLE! I was in denial before but now I've realized that there is no other way I would want to do this other than the right way

FearAnLoathing

I used to use the powder shake mix,but not along the lines of the slimfast plan.I would use it to get something in my tummy when I wasnt at all hungry.

dancinggirl81

Seriously, there's no 'cheat' or quick fix... ie: 'The Cookie Diet'.... :grumble:

amymeenieminymo

Lol, I did slimfast in highschool for two weeks because my prom dress was a smidge too tight. My dress did fit better come prom, but I missed eating real meals so much!

wenders123

Totally agree. My pet hate is people eating way to few calories thinking it is going to give quicker weight loss. It just slows down the metabolism and puts the body into starvation mode......

ukgirly01

Yup I've tried every diet out there like that and they all work while you're on them and the second you stop the weight piles back on and then some. Finally realised that it needs to be a lifestyle change and it should be hard work.

stumpysalami

I hate people that always have to find the quick fix or the amazing new diet. You need to understand it will take time and you need to change your habits. It's not easy in the beginning but it gets easier over time.

ckmama

I believe it works like most diets. Does it last? maybe or not. Even changing lifestyle can eventually lead to regain if you aren't careful.

Losing weight is the easy part....maintenance is where the true struggle lies. It's not how you get there it's how you stay there that matters.

loupammac

I was looking into them as a snack option while I'm studying this semester. I might buy one and give it a go. I would never use it in replacement of real food. I love food too much! One of my managers at work has a shake every shift without fail but it makes sense -- it doesn't leave rubbish and she can continue doing work without worrying about general food mess. I think they have their place but definitely not three meals a day!

You have a valid rant. If they're choosing to take the diet pill / shake / whizzbang diet option, you can sleep easy knowing that when they decide to eat real food again, you'll be much better off and they'll be dealing with a weight gain!

fuhrmeister

exactally. I'm so glad I found MFP and I can see what I'm really eating. Now I know why the exercise alne wsan't helping me lose much weight.

Martha_VH

I will sometimes use a protein shake for a quick snack, but not slim fast. Slim fast are gross.
And if I do use one, its only one time a day if I don't have time to find a snack.

I tried it once for a week, and I got waaaaay too hungry. You need a little food to keep you full!

Ashia1317

I like a chilled Slimfast shake in the AM with some PB toast or something during the summer. Makes a good quick breakfast.

As for the diet itself, I've never heard anyone have success with it.

shaneliz429

It took time to put the weight on, it's going to take time to take the weight off. There's no quick fix.

FearAnLoathing

Seriously, there's no 'cheat' or quick fix... ie: 'The Cookie Diet'.... :grumble:

there is a cookie diet...seriously
lol thats funny:laugh:

blh_1010

I totally agree. I tried the Special K diet...I was uber hungry all the time, and I was SO tired of what I had to eat (which after 3 days of eating the same thin becomes SO boring!)

Silky815

I will admit it. I did try that Slim Fast diet a few years ago. You definitely will lose weight, because, when you get enough of it in your system, you are always running to the bathroom. I have come to realize, this is a lifestyle change, and not a diet. If we think of this as a lifestyle change, we will learn how to eat a lot healthier, and maintain the weight once we get to the weight we want to be at. Eating right and working out, have to be our friends, for the rest of our life.

bahrainbel

I don't care how other people choose to lose weight, it's really none of my business........:indifferent:

FearAnLoathing

I don't care how other people choose to lose weight, it's really none of my business........:indifferent:

yeah I would have to agree with that

scagneti

Lol, I did slimfast in highschool for two weeks because my prom dress was a smidge too tight. My dress did fit better come prom, but I missed eating real meals so much!

I think that that is the only legit reason to use any of those types of diets. I have to admit that I'm likely going to follow Atkins for three weeks in June to get whatever weight off that's left before I'm going to be in a bikini for a week and then go back to my current count calories plan for when I return (I'm hoping I'll be in maintenance by then!). I completely expect that I'll get back up to my normal weight within a week or two after returning, but it's fine for a short term solution but is completely unrealistic to live on forever.

mjd0109

What is worse than people who think quick fix diets work, is people who constantly complain about their body but don't make any changes in their food or exercise regime. Drives me NUTS!

Mobstang

After reading this I feel almost guilty for using SlimFast as a breakfast replacement when I don't have time for a full meal. The Rich Chocolate Royale is pretty much the best thing ever and it keeps me full until lunch. I'm not using it in a "plan" but for 190 calories it is sure better than a candy bar and it satisfies the same urge.

Also, when I first started getting into MFP I had a hard time eating breakfast so keeping it all liquid really helped.

I do totally agree about not being a quick fix and you'll never get anywhere permanently without some real exercise.

ptrppl6

How ironic...I'm reading this while I eat my breakfast; a yogurt--strawberry--Shaklee meal shake--smoothie. I really messed up this weekend; early Valentine celebration, daughter's 16th birthday, Saturday night homemade pizza feast. I decided to try the smoothie--for--breakfast--and--lunch thing for two days, just to get back on track. It helps me to do that sometimes, in a very limited way (two days, 1-2 meals, etc) to remind myself that I need me some edumacation on how to eat.

InnerPinup79

You shouldn't feel bad because someone has a personal pet peeve about it. Grant it I've used sf in the past during college for a snack or for a quick breakfast like you do because its convenient. I don't use it now and I've never done the actual plan and don't see the benefits of it because I feel their products have too much sugar in them.
It's not my business though either. Just like weight loss surgery and any other diet plan, The weight loss is easy, its the maintenance. I did weight watchers and successfully list 50lbs, but after a year I slowly gained it all back plus some.
Do what works best for you. Especially if it helps you eat breakfast which is so important!

InnerPinup79

You shouldn't feel bad because someone has a personal pet peeve about it. Grant it I've used sf in the past during college for a snack or for a quick breakfast like you do because its convenient. I don't use it now and I've never done the actual plan and don't see the benefits of it because I feel their products have too much sugar in them.
It's not my business though either. Just like weight loss surgery and any other diet plan, The weight loss is easy, its the maintenance. I did weight watchers and successfully list 50lbs, but after a year I slowly gained it all back plus some.
Do what works best for you. Especially if it helps you eat breakfast which is so important!

That was to be addressed to @mobstang who reports feeling bad for having sf for breakfast

poisongirl6485

I find it a little funny that the OP admitted to consider fad diets until she joined MFP. So what about the people who don't know about MFP, or are simply not knowledgeable about the weight loss process? I just think it's a little presumptuous to expect people to know the 'right' way to lose weight when you yourself admittedly didn't know any better until you were exposed to MFP.

BFab24

I sometimes make a shake for lunch or breakfast if I'm not in the mood for anything or haven't prepared anything and don't wanna fall off track. But I agree that having 3 of them is not a good idea. People need real food and starving themselves is a really really bad quick fix that will only last until that person passes out from fatigue and then binges.

dmplz66

Amen sister!!

happy_vegan

I feel like it would be harder to do the Slim Fast diet because I would have no control over what I'm eating. I think that's the only reason MFP works for me. It's too hard to give up a variety of food :blushing:

jaycee76

After reading this I feel almost guilty for using SlimFast as a breakfast replacement when I don't have time for a full meal. The Rich Chocolate Royale is pretty much the best thing ever and it keeps me full until lunch. I'm not using it in a "plan" but for 190 calories it is sure better than a candy bar and it satisfies the same urge.

Also, when I first started getting into MFP I had a hard time eating breakfast so keeping it all liquid really helped.

I do totally agree about not being a quick fix and you'll never get anywhere permanently without some real exercise.

I do the same for a more nutritional way of eating on the run - I am not doing the actual diet.