Anyone try slimfast?

swatkins1c

Did it work? Did you gain the weight right back? Im just talking about about the shakes not the bars ect.

SirBen81

They taste really good. That's all I can say about them. Didn't use them to lose weight.

angieroo2

I have had the shakes when I find myself hungry in between meals. I was surprised that they tasted good. I can't speak for weight loss as I didn't follow the plan properly.

swatkins1c

i find the shakes fill me up for a while i think im going to start it today

HelloSweetie4

I've tried that and the special K shakes. They taste alright, but didn't help me lose weight. Actually I gained weight with the slimfast ones.

glassgallm

I used them several years ago, when I went off of them I gained all the weight back. It is a quick fix, not a lifestyle change which is what is required to keep the weight off for life. Yes, they taste good, but I did get hungry in between shakes. In a pinch I could see using them as a quick meal replacement, but not as an overall weight loss program. Eating good, clean healthy food and exercise is what it takes to make it for the long haul.

DeborahStanley

I tried them, followed the plan but didn't lose as much as I can eating 'real' food. Loved the milkshakes I was sad to stop having them lol

roachhaley

I used to drink them when I was a kid because they tasted good.

pixelish

I always found food to be more satisfying in terms of my hunger. I'd rather count out the calories and eat something for a meal then just pop open a shake. For instance, a shake can have190 calories, 50 from fat, and 10g protein. You can get more proteins, less fat, and fewer calories by eating a Turkey Breast cutlet (120 calories, 0 fat, 28g protein). Not only that, eating food is harder for your body to digest, so your body spends more calories just in the process of breaking down the food, this is known as the thermic benefit of digestion.

Shriffee

I did the shakes for breakfast and the meal bars for lunch for a little while. I lost weight. It was a good jumpstart for my diet. Once I got bored with the, I started eating healthy foods.

onedayillbeamilf

I've drank the shakes with breakfast before. They taste good. It was like chocolate milk with other stuff in it. But I've never used it to lose weight.

UrbanAmazon59

Don't bother with them. It's very low in protein which is very important for weight loss or muscle maintenance, and really high in carbs and sugar. Also low on nutrients. If you're looking for a quality meal replacement, go to a health food store and get a reputable brand with good ingredients. It should have at least 12-20 grams of protein per serving. Most employees are knowledgable and willing to help.

Good luck!

ncbrowneyes97

I tried them but was bored after about two weeks- I think they would be okay short term use with a small amount of weight to lose-

mmsilvia

I have never actually followed the diet. But, I do keep their powder shakes on hand for last minute breakfasts on the run. I make it in my travel mug & grab some fruit.

myfitnessnmhoy

Did it work? Did you gain the weight right back? Im just talking about about the shakes not the bars ect.

Slim-fast shakes are balanced (if processed) nutrition. They are a convenient way to get your nutrition in a reasonably balanced diet. Log them as food as part of your food diary, and they're a great convenience.

I will mention, however, the whole point of this site is to start logging your food so you learn what foods give you the nutrition you need to get through a day. When you reach your goal, you're going to want to reach an equilibrium point where you can maintain the "new you".

You're certainly OK maintaining slim-fast or some prepared meal shake as part of your permanent diet, just consider as you approach your goal whether that's part of your long-term goals, and consider replacing them with "real food" occasionally so you can develop your maintenance lifestyle gradually and not "end your diet" in a position where you don't have a "transition to maintenance" plan ready.

So, in short, diet shakes are a useful tool. Use them judiciously.

That's my opinion, at least. I've seen too many friends use diet shakes and follow the label instructions and lose weight at very healthy rates, then when their "diet" is over they go back to their old eating habits, and the obvious result is that they go back to their old weight fast.

EDIT: I'll occasionally use things like Clif Bars for the same reason - as a rapid, measurable, balanced way to get some nutrition in me when other sources are unavailable or inconvenient. I count them as part of my calories, fat, protein, and carbs for the day. They're a convenient tool, and I wouldn't feel any qualms about replacing a meal with one, provided it fits into my daily eating plan.

LBash03

I used to drink it every morning for breakfast, I lost quite a bit of weight on it. I didn't do the actual diet though.

saragato

I tried the shakes back in 2002 or 2003 and stayed with them for roughly 6-8 months. I think I lost an inch or so off my waist but the things were disgusting to me, I actually couldn't drink one of the flavors because it was so artificial, and I ended up throwing them up after a while. I don't know if they've changed since then, I would imagine some improvement's been made.

That aside I will say it did its job as a meal replacement, it kept me full.

Kookytoot

They didn't suit my needs, I have a very active job and I found myself hungry ALL the time and so I would binge on anything I could get my hands on... Good luck if it works for you though.

jeyko

Liked the taste but I missed chewing my meals.

twhit24

Have tried them in the past but didn't keep me full. Drinking Shakeology now and feeling much better/fuller with it. Love mixing Chocolate/PB/Banana the most.

myfitnessnmhoy

Liked the taste but I missed chewing my meals.

^^^^ Don't underestimate this factor. They are filling but not "satisfying" for some people, if you get my drift, in part because they are low in proteins and in part because they're a liquid, not a solid.

Gum can help with the "chewing" factor, but then you're starting to put more effort into replacing your food than you would have just preparing it. And if you want to work out, you need more proteins than they might provide.

AnnyaSB

I am presently doing a hybrid of Slim Fast and calorie counting using MFP to help log calories and exercise and have lost 19lbs since February. I started with 2 shakes, 3 snacks and a meal, but I am now I am weaning down to one shake, 2 meals and 3 snacks and aim to have cut out the shakes completely by the time I get to target when I will use them in an emergency only.

Frankly, I am incredibly busy and work upwards of 60 hours most weeks in a very stressful job. On top that I have the house to clean, washing to do, cooking etc and I find just drinking a shake very convenient when I am dashing around with no time to make a healthy meal..... healthy cooking takes time and I gained my weight from only having time to eat "ping food" or takeways. The biggest challenge for me is trying weave cooking time into my days, but I plan to try and cook several portions of any one meal at once and freeze them to get around this - still "ping food" but at least healthy "ping food"!

Works well for me, but I can see that it wouldn't suit everyone, just like cooking three healthy meals a day doesn't suit my hectic lifestyle.

garnet1483

I always found food to be more satisfying in terms of my hunger. I'd rather count out the calories and eat something for a meal then just pop open a shake. For instance, a shake can have190 calories, 50 from fat, and 10g protein. You can get more proteins, less fat, and fewer calories by eating a Turkey Breast cutlet (120 calories, 0 fat, 28g protein). Not only that, eating food is harder for your body to digest, so your body spends more calories just in the process of breaking down the food, this is known as the thermic benefit of digestion.

This. I was always hungry with the shakes, and didn't have nearly as much success as with just counting calories and eating whole foods. They're tasty, and they'd do in a pinch, but not as a regular program type thing.

kati37

I used them several years ago, when I went off of them I gained all the weight back. It is a quick fix, not a lifestyle change which is what is required to keep the weight off for life. Yes, they taste good, but I did get hungry in between shakes. In a pinch I could see using them as a quick meal replacement, but not as an overall weight loss program. Eating good, clean healthy food and exercise is what it takes to make it for the long haul.

I completely agree, slim fast is not the way to go as far as hoping for a permanent solution. Because we all know we won't drink those shakes and eat that exact diet for a lifetime.

They are great to jump start your weight loss, or to lose the occasional 5lbs once you have hit your goal. Just make sure you are hitting your calorie goal everyday so your body doesn't think your starving or you will definately gain back the weight.

anewbeginning

I used SlimFast for 8 months as a meal replacement for breakfast and lunch and lost a total of 70 pounds. After that I got tired of drinking my meals and went back to my old habits and regained the entire amount of weight back within a few years. It does work as a meal replacement but I personally wouldn't recommend it for long term use. Good luck to you! :-)

swatkins1c

i think ill just use them for one of my snacks then i bascically try and eat 200 cals every couple hours and i had one yesterday and it filled up my sugar craving so i didnt eat for a while like four hours later actually.

maggiepz

I tried it years ago and followed the plan but GAINED weight for all my efforts. I'm sensitive to carbs so maybe that's why.

stanvoodoo

Do Not use Slimfast. Lots of calories and very little nutrition.

Lots of other shakes on the market that are SO SO SO much better for you!!!!

Protein is so important to a healthly diet and a huge part of burning fat and building lean muscle but you don't want to consume a ton of empty calories to get it.

Shakes should have 25gr or more of protein, no more than 200 calories and little to almost no fat and sugar.

Even some of their bars are better than their shakes!!!!