What are your views on SLIMFAST milkshakes??

NatashaAlexandra

What does everyone think of slimfast milkshakes? I recently bought a tub of the stawberry flavoured stuff, but when I drank it - I could almost taste the vitamins/proteins etc which were in it, so I had to lower the amount of powder I put into it..

I've not had a glass of it since then, as I basically thought it was a scam and a waste of money. I wasn't going to drink it as Slimfast told me to - which would be a shake for 2 meals, then a 600 cal meal - because I could never live off just a milkshake for a meal.. So what does everyone think about it for a "snack" or maybe even replacement meal when in a rush?

Good for weight loss or bad altogether?!

beatlemom

I like slimfast, but it has too much sugar for my diet. SO i switched from Slimfast to EAS carbvantage solely because it has less sugar. It has only 110 calories, so I have been pairing it with something about the same in calories. I just use the shakes for breakfast, as I was never much of a breakfast eater it helps me get that important meal in.

McKayMachina

I think you've got the right idea. :drinker:

Drink it when you have to. They do taste incredibly metallic and I'd rather eat real food so I skip them. But they will do in a pinch.

ashleighk2010

I know a few people who have had success with it, but the sugar in them is crazy! But as an occasional meal-on-the-go I think they would be good. =] Good luck.

CCSunlight

I ususally grab a slim fast ready-made rich chocolate shake for breakfast, and I love it! If i try to use a shake for lunch or something I usually pair it with a piece of fruit or a granola bar.

thkelly

What does everyone think of slimfast milkshakes? I recently bought a tub of the stawberry flavoured stuff, but when I drank it - I could almost taste the vitamins/proteins etc which were in it, so I had to lower the amount of powder I put into it..

I've not had a glass of it since then, as I basically thought it was a scam and a waste of money. I wasn't going to drink it as Slimfast told me to - which would be a shake for 2 meals, then a 600 cal meal - because I could never live off just a milkshake for a meal.. So what does everyone think about it for a "snack" or maybe even replacement meal when in a rush?

Good for weight loss or bad altogether?!

how many calories are in the shake you're using? you have to watch the RTD shakes because the carbs are pretty much all sugar. if they're under 200 calories you could use them as a 'snack' in between meals. does the slim fast program tell you to only have 3 'meals' a day? i think that's flawed. you should be eating 5-6 small meals a day so your metabolism is constantly going.

Elzecat

I never feel full when all I've had is a "shake" like that. The powder is too sweet to me and the pre-made shakes taste like the metal can they come in...I do occasionally drink GNC protein shakes prior to working out on the weekends, because I work out earlier in the day usually then during the week and I don't like working out on a totally empty tummy, but I try not to use shakes as a meal replacement. I did the "Slimfast" shake thing back in grad school and dropped weight quickly (at a time in my life when I wasn't actually overweight!) but the minute I started eating normally again I gained it all back. I think it's a bad idea.

NatashaAlexandra

how many calories are in the shake you're using? you have to watch the RTD shakes because the carbs are pretty much all sugar. if they're under 200 calories you could use them as a 'snack' in between meals. does the slim fast program tell you to only have 3 'meals' a day? i think that's flawed. you should be eating 5-6 small meals a day so your metabolism is constantly going.

The shakes are 230 calories, once you have mixed the powder with the milk, so I can see why they can be considered for a meal!
The slim fast plan is to have the shake for 2 meals, a 600 cal meal, and 2 or 3 slimfast snacks (all of which are 100cals and below) - so basically it's just eat everything slimfast so they can make money haha! I would never go on the slimfast diet, as I don't believe it would work and is quite silly, but I thought I would buy the milkshake to see what it is like!

calliope_music

i do the ready-made shakes sometimes for breakfast, but not daily, like others have said, too much sugar. i also find they don't make me full so i need a piece of fruit or some yogurt too.

corrinnebrown

I recently bought the special k protein shakes and they are really good. Awesome for a quick snack that keeps me full and they only have 190 calories and 10 g of protein. I know they arent per say the best thing you can have but its quick and easy for me!

suzycreamcheese

someone on here said theyre so sugary, you may as well eat icecream and a vitamin tablet.

Theyre handy if you dont have time for a meal as an occasional thing, but theyre not particularly high protein. Dont keep you full for very long, and spike your blood sugar.
If you want meal replacement, you can probably find a better protein shake and take a vitamin pill too which would keep you going for longer.

kateybear

I love the slimfast shakes in a can. They are fast and convenient when you are busy or on the go. BUT... I only use them for breakfast. The key is finding food (and shake flavors) that work for you. I have found the most success with SLIMFAST when I use a shake in the morning and make sure I am eating healthy snacks all day long every 2-3 hours such as low-fat string cheese, yogurt, apple, granola bar, etc. I really like the SLIMFAST 3-2-1 100 calorie snack bars. There is a peanut butter crunch which is similar to a butterfinger candy bar. I also try to get the majority of my calories in before 6pm so that I don't have a large meal late in the day.

Recently I have switched to a soy-based protein shake which seems to have better nutritional value.

sarahsmom1

I normally have it for breakfast but what I do is use the 1 cup milk and the one scoop then I put in a banana and 1 16 oz glass of crushed ice blend and while blending add another 4 oz of crushed ice blend until smooth makes 2 16oz classes of shake. The banana makes it creamer and all the ice makes more after drinking it you are really full

craftylatvian

I started out doing the Slim Fast 3-2-1 and found the shakes and bars have too much sugar and chemicals for me. I will finish what I have but not purchase any more.

taso42_DELETED

It's junk food...




Edit: ok apparently i don't know how to use photobucket yet. here's the nutrional info. http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-slim-fast-i57484

34g of sugar? no thanks.

Edit2: Hooray, i got the photo link working!

1234lbsgone

I'd rather eat my meals. But I used to use them many years ago after my daughter was born. My doctor suggested it. I hated them, but forced myself to do it. It sucked. I would never waste my money on that crap again. My nutrition really suffered, the sugar is too high, I was never fully satisfied, and my poop and farts smelled like the shake. I know, TMI, but I'm just sayin....

I prefer a hemp protien shake if I need it, otherwise, REAL food all the time.

I think one of the problems with slimfast is that alot of people don't know how to eat real food. (Not saying you, but it's something I've noticed) They use the shakes to lose some pounds, then they go back to eating like they did in the first place. It doesn't teach anything, and it isn't maintainable in the long term. It is, however, probably better to have a shake for breakfast than have nothing at all.... but you can make your own shake with way more nutrition and way less sugar.

NatashaAlexandra

It's junk food...



Edit: ok apparently i don't know how to use photobucket yet. here's the nutrional info. http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-slim-fast-i57484

34g of sugar? no thanks.

Haha yeah this is what I thought! At first I was like wowww lots of vitamins and healthy stuff, then I saw the sugar content I was like UH-OH this can't be right!!!

sarah44254

I used to drink the slim fast 3-2-1 meal replacements to get some calories in on days where I was short.

Then my work started selling EAS Myoplex nutritional shakes.

They have MUCH less sugar, tons of potassium, and taste great (especially for having only 5g of sugar)

M_lifts

errmm yuck! tried it once never again. id prefer to stick to proper food.

taso42_DELETED

I used to drink the slim fast 3-2-1 meal replacements to get some calories in on days where I was short.

Then my work started selling EAS Myoplex nutritional shakes.

They have MUCH less sugar, tons of potassium, and taste great (especially for having only 5g of sugar)

I vouch for Myoplex. Good nutritious stuff. I've been having 1 or 2 a day for well over a year now. I'm slowly transitioning away from artificial sweeteners now.

Everyone should know you can make your own nutritious meal replacement. Start with some whey protein, then add non fat milk, fruit, peanut butter, oats, or anything else you have a hankerin for. This way you control what's in it, and the nutrient balance.

Just because slimfast is junk doesn't mean the concept of meal replacements is a bad one. With our busy schedules, it's a big time-saver.

sarah44254

Oh no, does Myoplex use artificial sweetener? That would explain why it is still tasty with low sugar. :frown: I really don't like to use anything artificial if I can avoid it, I'm gonna re-read that drink label again.

sarah44254

My basic knowledge of ingredients doesn't catch anything NutraSweet/ aspartame looking in here:

Filtered Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Corn Maltodextrin, Less than 2% of: Soy Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Cocoa Powder (Processed w/ Alkali), Sucrose, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium

can you tell me if I'm missing it? If one of these items is really a clever disguise for bad things?

taso42_DELETED

Oh no, does Myoplex use artificial sweetener? That would explain why it is still tasty with low sugar. :frown: I really don't like to use anything artificial if I can avoid it, I'm gonna re-read that drink label again.

It contains sucralose and acemulfame-k. Sucralose is widely believed to be harmless. Acemulfame-K is also widely believed to be harmless, but I read one thing about acemulfame-k recently that indicates it might be harmful. But the study involved rodents and the pumped them full of some insane level every day (something like 1000 diet coke's worth or something). Honestly, they are probably quite harmless, and we can probably drink them till the day we die and be quite healthy. But since I use these products every single day, and sometimes 2-3 times a day, I'm trying to stay on the side of caution.

taso42_DELETED

My basic knowledge of ingredients doesn't catch anything NutraSweet/ aspartame looking in here:

Filtered Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Corn Maltodextrin, Less than 2% of: Soy Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Cocoa Powder (Processed w/ Alkali), Sucrose, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium

can you tell me if I'm missing it? If one of these items is really a clever disguise for bad things?

Hmm, which product is that exactly? Is that just the 100% Whey product? I was referring to EAS Myoplex "Original" chocolate

Original Chocolate Cream Ingredients: Myopro (a Unique Blend of Whey
Protein from Specially Filtered and Ion-Exchanged Whey Protein
Concentrate and Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Milk Protein Isolate,
Sodium Caseinate, Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid, Egg Albumin, Taurine and
L-Glutamine), Maltodextrin, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Vitamin and
Mineral Blend (Tricalcium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Potassium
Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Choline Bitartrate, Disodium Phosphate, Beta
Carotene, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Citrate, Ascorbic
Acid, Ferrous Fumarate, Boron Proteinate, Manganese Gluconate, Biotin,
Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate,
Copper Sulfate, Chromium Citrate, Cyanocobalamin, Selenium Amino Acid
Chelate, Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine
Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride and Potassium
Iodide), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Oat Fiber, Sunflower Oil,
Carrageenan, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Mono
and Diglycerides, Medium Chain Triglycerides and Soy Lecithin.

lcoulter23

I drink the walmart brand shakes once in a while. they are cheaper and they taste a lot better with a lot fewer calories and sugar in them.

sarah44254

Hmm, which product is that exactly? Is that just the 100% Whey product? I was referring to EAS Myoplex "Original" chocolate

It's a 14oz bottle called EAS Myoplex Nutritional Shake "chocolate creme" flavor. (Because for some reason the vanilla creme tastes like coconut???)

Diana061

I use the canned Slimfast shakes from time to time as a fill in..

littttlelaurra

For me the slim fast had way too much sugar, the atkins advantage also for some reason raised my blood sugar as I am diabetic. I use to drink the EAS- 17 gram protien ones as they were perfect before a walk or as a snack at 110 calories and only 4 carbs, and would quickly lower a high sugar for me, but recently I read a consumer reports article that tested the top protien drinks for arsenic, lead, mercury and cadmium. This had the highest level of arsenic and cadmium in it. So I stopped drinking any. I am sticking to real food and not packaged products when I can from now on, that way I can be sure whats in something.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/whats-in-your-protein-drink/index.htm

taso42_DELETED

Hmm, which product is that exactly? Is that just the 100% Whey product? I was referring to EAS Myoplex "Original" chocolate

It's a 14oz bottle called EAS Myoplex Nutritional Shake "chocolate creme" flavor. (Because for some reason the vanilla creme tastes like coconut???)

Sarah,
Hmm, something doesn't seem right with the ingredients you listed. Were those off the side of the package? I don't even see whey listed there. Here's a listing for the RTD Myoplex http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eas/rtd.html

BunnybeeJG

i prefer to just... drink the special k drinks. no after taste and they aren't high in calories i like them especially after a workout lol i'm not a fan of the slimfast

storybookcreator

I bought a case a week ago and have lost 5 lbs...I'm sure it's mostly water but it has really kicked started my weightloss again. Now the challenge will be to keep this diet going and/or transition into normal foods with the same amount of calories.

I like that I can just pickup the can and go. I happen to like the taste, so that has contributed to my success so far.

I like the french vanilla flavor 3-2-1 plan...just 180 calories with 18g of sugar

3 nourishing snacks
2 shakes (breakfast and lunch)
1 sensible 500 calorie dinner...and the site provides sample recipes