Slim-Fast????

goody_girl

Thinking of trying Slim-Fast as meal replacement. Wondering if anyone has tried it and if it worked? It seems like a good idea, problem is I'm afraid I'll be hungry! Any help would be great!!!

welloiledmachine

I tried that 'junk' IMHO years ago and all it did was make me want to eat. I'm thinking the contents aren't so healthy and has a lot of sugar in it. Some people like it, but it never satisfied me. Not the best route to take when losing weight. And too costly when there are better options out there.

YasminR

Hello,

i tried it but suffered from blinding headaches which forced me to give up after a week. I know it works for some people but didn't for me.

Good luck whatever you decide to do.

ladiluvbug83

I have used it before and the only problem is yes you get hungry. If you want to use a meal replacement. My recommendation is to use the Whey protien. Because it is made from protien it keeps you full longer. But please if you are going to do a meal replacement make sure you take a multivitamin. I hope this helps. Add me as a friend if you like and I can give you some of the protien mixes I have used and lost weight on.
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microwoman999

I have thought about it too! I agree with the hungry part but I am sure that you could add fruits and vegetables in there and it would not be horrible. I have simply not tried it yet because I have still been loosing slowly. I may give it a try when I want to jump start the system again. Which I also believe you are still supposed to have a sensible meal for dinner when doing the slim fast diet. I also believe it is not ment for long term. So it would be slim fast for breakfast slim fast for lunch and a sensible dinner or any combination you like hope it gives you ideas

chiliflea

I tried it for a month when I decided to start losing weight... Thought it would be an easier route to get me used to eating less... I did lose weight but got bored of them really quickly... I sometimes still use a shake as a breakfast replacement if I'm in a hurry, or at lunch time....

It's not for everyone but I don't think it'll hurt to give it a go for a little while....

Good luck x

Lantern823

I modified the program a little bit: I only had one shake a day and i still saw a change even though i only tried it for like 2 weeks. in my experience i would definately try it, at least for a week to see how it works

ljmeep

I trie it kinda half way by only replacing breakfast with it. It didn't really seem to help, but when I did this it was before I was counting calories and I was most likely taking in far too many calories. I was still hungry off of it though. I dunno that it would be the case now though as I'm starting to lose the weight a bit and my stomach is starting to shrink back down.

MedievalFreak

I actually really liked doing slim fast, and lost quite a bit of weight with it. The only problem is that it doesnt really teach you anything. This is a lifestyle change, and as soon as I stopped drinking it, I gained all of the weight back plus some. I think its much better to just fight with portion control than bothering with slim fast...

writinmama

I've used them for meals on the go, but I didn't like the entire diet plan. I felt SO hungry and deprived. If I have to use one to replace a meal while I grocery shop so that I don't splurge, then that works great, but I didn't care a whole lot for the plan.

laurenkuta

I would suggest making your own shakes...use protein powder, frozen fruit, skim milk, and greek yogurt. If you want it sweeter, buy that truvia sugar and put a little bit in. I even sometimes use fresh brewed green tea instead of milk so I can have a little caffeine. The slimfast shakes have a lot of ingredients in it that are not good for you. I know it is easier because it is already made, but part of weight loss is the planning and taking extra time to make sure you are eating healthy. It is an overall life style change with no short cuts.

Sarah_uk

I might get shot for saying this lol, but I like Slimfast. It has all the vitamins you need which is good. But the main reason why I like it,is because it keeps me organised and not having to think about what foods to have.

I wouldn't do it long term though, but every once in a while I replace breakfast and lunch by a shake. Not so much for the weight loss,but I usually do that when I started to eat too much in between meal times,to force myself back on track.

I would rather eat a small 215 cal (or however many calories they are) instead of a shake though.

ninerbuff

Thinking of trying Slim-Fast as meal replacement. Wondering if anyone has tried it and if it worked? It seems like a good idea, problem is I'm afraid I'll be hungry! Any help would be great!!!

You're right, you'll be hungry. Liquid diets have been around forever and what's the chances that you'll keep them in your maintenance mode once your reach goal? I would bet none. Build your eating lifestyle around how you expect to eat once your reach goal.

coltonsmumma

Sometimes I keep the meal bars at work and do somedays I'll do one instead of lunch which is particularly helpful when I forget my lunch. They are packed with vitamins, and the bars are pretty satisfying. The shakes give me the runs (TMI?) and do not keep me full.

porffor

I use slim fast as a way of limiting my calories, it works for me and keeps my blood sugars 'ok' I do add fruit as snacks and that works after riding (my horse) etc.
I lost weight initially on it but have 'dwindled' in will power and had a stall I guess / lack of desire I think is partly responsible.

I find the bars handy in college (soon to be Uni) and as said when I'm riding.. stops me hitting the canteen and biscuits at the horse yard! lol

FearAnLoathing

The canned version of it made my tummy hurt and tasted chalky,thats the only time i tried it

taso42_DELETED

Slim fast is essentially junk food marketed as something healthy. If you want a meal replacement, look into a quality product with a good mixture of macronutrients. Keep in mind a meal replacement is just that - a meal replacement. It's not going to help or hinder your weight loss per se; it's just a convenient way to add calories and nutrients if you're too busy to prepare food for all the meals you need in a given day.

Even something like whey powder and milk, whey and banana, whey and oats would be far better than slimfast. And I'm guessing cheaper as well.

Mixmode

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Slim-Slow

kfitz10103

I do the slim fast shakes for breakfast when I am in a hurry and use the meal bars as snacks. I like the cookie dough bars.

vim_n_vigor

When I was thin back in the good ole days, I would sometimes have the powdered stuff because I liked it. Never used it as a meal replacement. I didn't find it very filling.

kimberlv

I have half a scoop of Slim Fast, half a scoop of Protein Powder, a scoop of Benefiber and Skim Milk every morning. I don't really like just Protein Powder so the Slim Fast sweetens it up and adds some other vitamins. I have never been able to stop for long enough to eat real food in the morning so this works really well for me, I have been doing it for about a month now and I think it is helping me slowly loose some weight.


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heathersmilez

Too much sugar, almost 0 protein which is what keeps you full.

Have a Whey Protein shake instead.

Cait_Sidhe

For the 200+ calories in one of those shakes, why not just eat actual food?

ido10612

its hard to stick to. i got really hungry. drinking most of your meals just isnt as satisfing as chewing something. I stuck to it for about a week. you do lose weight. it is a great way to kick start a diet. however now that ive really gotten control over my bad eating habits, I have have a pretty healthy diet now and dont need to rely on slim fast in order to stick to my calorie goal. i still keep a case of the milk chocolate in my fridge for when i am pressed for time. Its a handy way to grab some nutrition when you are pressed for time.

porffor

Personally I blend the shake with a few ice-cubes (3 normally, 4 or 5 if its hot) and LOVE the shake, I really enjoy it as it's thick and creamy bit like a milkshake from a certain fast food chain! lol I don't find I get hungry and take a multi-vit anyway so the restriction isn't too bad. It helps me control what I eat, mainly when I'm busy to be honest which is when i'd run around till hungry then grab the worst thing because I'm hungry! By already knowing what I'm going to have it helps.
Variety and choice is important in all of our lives, I can and do eat regular food when I choose, but when I choose I 'use' slim fast.

bhagavatilad1

I used to drink Slim- Fast over 10 years ago my favourite flavor was chocolate shake and yes it really works especially if you drink it before a workout so your still burning calories all the time and you drink water aswell. I'm sure its a better product now. Well its safer than diet pills lets put it that way. You could not completely use it as a meal replacement but drink half in the morning and the rest later. That reminds I'm going to buy some. Thanks

Evamuse

It might work for the short term. However in the long term you want to beable to eat normally without Slimfast and lose weight.
Maybe concentrating in changing your lifestyle completely without it may be the way forward.

fionarama

read the ingredients - its mainly just skim milk powder. You are better to buy a good quality whey protein mix and mix that with no fat milk.

joclougherty

I started using it in May to kick start my diet, I was having a shake for breakfast blended with ice and skimmed milk and a chocolate crunch bar for lunch then some fruit and cheese for snacks and a 600 cal dinner. I also run a lot so was able to have some more calories. I found it really got me on track with eating less and I didn't have to think too much about what I was going to eat. This is a good thing for me as I struggle to control portion sizes. I'm now in my 4th month of dieting and have lost 24lbs but haven't been doing the Slimfast for a while. I often have a shake for breakfast as it keeps the calories down and it's quick but I tend to have Ryvitas for lunch now and a normal dinner. I don't think it's particularly healthy but it helped me to get my head in gear to start losing weight. Each to their own I say, whatever works for you.