Thoughts on Slim Fast

catfulford
catfulford Posts: 62 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What is everyone's thoughts on the Slim Fast shakes?

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  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    They're fine for a recovery drink after a hard workout, or to grab on the way out the door if there's no time to make breakfast.

    As a meal plan, they suck. Truly. Been there, did that, lost 15 pounds, gained it all back plus after I stopped. They do nothing to help you figure out how to eat in a sustainable way.
  • tonyrocks922
    tonyrocks922 Posts: 172 Member
    What is everyone's thoughts on the Slim Fast shakes?

    if you're looking for a meal replacement that's mostly sugar and won't fill you up, candy bars are cheaper.
  • DorkothyParker
    DorkothyParker Posts: 618 Member
    Too much sugar. Get a low carb protein shake that isn't meant as a meal replacement and turn it into one by adding an egg, some spinach, maybe a spoon of peanut butter or whatever.

    Personally, I like having a shake for breakfast in the morning and I find it sustainable (have done it for forever minus when I was pregs), but I don't see the point in getting a product with so much sugar. Also, I don't think it costs much less per ounce than good protein brands.
  • tynishabeezfit
    tynishabeezfit Posts: 154 Member
    They are full of stuff you don't need in your body an the chocolate ones come out the same way they went in. lol
  • med2017
    med2017 Posts: 192 Member
    they are unnatural with a ton of preservatives. not healthy.
  • Lisafrazier71
    Lisafrazier71 Posts: 59 Member
    I LOVE Slimfast!!! BUT it has way too much sugar for me :( I switched to the Atkins ones and only drink them on days I work out to "eat back my calories". They are okay.
  • catfulford
    catfulford Posts: 62 Member
    are you able to taste the spinach and egg in it? peanut butter sounds delicious
  • catfulford
    catfulford Posts: 62 Member
    Too much sugar. Get a low carb protein shake that isn't meant as a meal replacement and turn it into one by adding an egg, some spinach, maybe a spoon of peanut butter or whatever.

    Personally, I like having a shake for breakfast in the morning and I find it sustainable (have done it for forever minus when I was pregs), but I don't see the point in getting a product with so much sugar. Also, I don't think it costs much less per ounce than good protein brands.

    are you able to taste the spinach or egg in it?
  • snaapz
    snaapz Posts: 41 Member
    Slim Fast makes snack bars... one is called "Peanut butter Crunch Time" ; 100 cals... VERY TASTY and only found in the health section. Hidden Gem. Taste like a butter finger or crispy crunch... very satisfying.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Slim Fast makes snack bars... one is called "Peanut butter Crunch Time" ; 100 cals... VERY TASTY and only found in the health section. Hidden Gem. Taste like a butter finger or crispy crunch... very satisfying.

    Slim Fast shakes = disgusting

    Peanut butter crunch bars = delicious!
  • lkplibra
    lkplibra Posts: 147 Member
    A glass of skim milk, a small apple, and a multi-vitamin will have more protien, fiber, and nutritional value than a slim fast shake and you will feel better eating this too.

    And its cheaper too. :wink:
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    I don't understand why someone would pay for Slim Fast. If you like your food in liquid form, buy a blender and make smoothies. There's a ton of recipes in the threads here and elsewhere on the internet.
  • pennydreadful270
    pennydreadful270 Posts: 266 Member
    It doesn't taste very nice, doesn't fill you up and makes you fart a lot.

    Mind you, a friend lost several stone using maximuscle's diet powder stuff, and it's basically the same thing. So it's not that it doesn't work.
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Have drank them off and on for years, had no problem with them whatsoever. But I didn't follow the "plan" it was just as a quick meal replacement. Filled me up until lunch (breakfast was at around 7, lunchtime was at 1) without a problem.
  • tubbajello714
    tubbajello714 Posts: 3
    Slim fast is a waste of money.... Just make your own shake...
    What’s really good is 1 cup Mango, 1/2 cup Pineapple and 1 cup peaches and half a cup of apple juice just blend everything together get them frozen its better than the fresh you don’t need to add ice....
    :drinker:
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    I liked the powder, the bottled shakes aren't good if you're lactose intolerant. But I'm not exactly sure what you're asking on thoughts? You mean taste or the 3-2-1 plan?
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Rubbish and costly.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    What is everyone's thoughts on the Slim Fast shakes?

    Weight loss scam.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Slim fast is junk food. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But as far as junk food goes, there are much tastier options.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    meh
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
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  • mssgeni
    mssgeni Posts: 83 Member
    I love me some slim fast. I think something like whey protein is probably healthier, but the new high protein slim fast shakes have a lot more protein and less carbs and sugar... I used to drink the regular ones which kept me full for like an hour, but these babies keep me full until noon. :) It's really convenient for my case since I don't have time for breakfast but I don't want to starve in the morning.

    I only see them at walmart though. They must be new... here's the nutrition facts:

    http://www.slim-fast.com/products/shakes/High-Protein-Creamy-Chocolate.aspx

    Calories 180
    Sodium 260 mg
    Total Fat 9 g
    Potassium 600 mg
    Saturated 2 g
    Total Carbs 4 g
    Polyunsaturated 0 g
    Dietary Fiber 2 g
    Monounsaturated 0 g
    Sugars 2 g
    Trans 0 g
    Protein 20 g
    Cholesterol 15 mg
    Vitamin A 35% Calcium 40%
    Vitamin C 100% Iron 15%
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    I used to drink them when I was free-lancing... Gave up trying to use them as a meal, because I'd be starving again inside 2 hours. For a while I switched to using them as a "tide me over"

    Turns out they have about 18g of sugar and not only does sugar prevent the absorption of nutrients, (So I wonder what the difference between the nutrition content and the absorbed nutrition is????/) but it also increases your appetite.

    And since I've been eating healthier the ingredient below are kinda deal breakers

    MONO AND DIGLYCERIDE
    HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL,
    MALTODEXTRIN,
    SUCRALOSE
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    I love me some slim fast. I think something like whey protein is probably healthier, but the new high protein slim fast shakes have a lot more protein and less carbs and sugar... I used to drink the regular ones which kept me full for like an hour, but these babies keep me full until noon. :) It's really convenient for my case since I don't have time for breakfast but I don't want to starve in the morning.

    I only see them at walmart though. They must be new... here's the nutrition facts:

    http://www.slim-fast.com/products/shakes/High-Protein-Creamy-Chocolate.aspx

    Calories 180
    Sodium 260 mg
    Total Fat 9 g
    Potassium 600 mg
    Saturated 2 g
    Total Carbs 4 g
    Polyunsaturated 0 g
    Dietary Fiber 2 g
    Monounsaturated 0 g
    Sugars 2 g
    Trans 0 g
    Protein 20 g
    Cholesterol 15 mg
    Vitamin A 35% Calcium 40%
    Vitamin C 100% Iron 15%

    High-Protein-Creamy-Chocolate seems to be the only option with only 2g of sugar all the others that I checked were 18g (which is a big bite out of my 25g daily sugar budget.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    I used to drink them when I was free-lancing... Gave up trying to use them as a meal, because I'd be starving again inside 2 hours. For a while I switched to using them as a "tide me over"

    Turns out they have about 18g of sugar and not only does sugar prevent the absorption of nutrients, (So I wonder what the difference between the nutrition content and the absorbed nutrition is????/) but it also increases your appetite.

    And since I've been eating healthier the ingredient below are kinda deal breakers

    MONO AND DIGLYCERIDE
    HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL,
    MALTODEXTRIN,
    SUCRALOSE
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM

    Erm...

    OK.

    So maybe you can explain how I've lost over 50 pounds by having things like sucralose (Splenda) nearly everyday of my life? :flowerforyou:
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    sugar prevents absorbing nutrients? That's the first time I've heard that.

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