anyone do slimfast?

I noticed you have Celiac disease. You may want to verify that the Slim Fast items you are using are gluten free. Most are not, so you may want to call their customer service to be sure. Just an FYI for your safety.

I use slimfast and have lost 13 lbs in 28 days. I know at some point I will have to eat normal meals, but I want to lose 20 lbs by September and thought it might be a good way to start and it has been.

No and I am totally against it. There is nothing like "LEARNING" proper meal portions, healthy exercise habits, and willingness to change for life and not sacrifice the journey with an substitute when the real thing provides vital nutrition, vitamins and no side affects.

The problem is slim fast are for dieters and not for people looking to have a fitness goal for life. Dieters = yo-yo effect. Meaning that once the diet is over they gain 150 percent of the weight back.

See article below from enzine online magazine:

If you have had problems with your weight, you have likely noticed Slim-fast ads. Slim-fast proclaims itself to be a sure-fire way to lose weight. If you have considered weight loss using Slim-fast, here are some things you should know about the program.

Slim-fast is a calorie controlled diet program. You will eat meals and snacks designed by the Slim-fast company every time you eat with the exception of dinner. You are advised to eat a "sensible meal" when you eat your dinner. The program will provide you with recipes and meal suggestions to use for your dinner meal.

If you choose to use the Slim-fast program, you will eat three meals and three snacks throughout the day. Slim-fast offers a variety of meal replacement products. The most famous meal replacement option is the Slim-fast shake. These come in a variety of flavors and can be purchased pre-made or in powder form. You can also buy meal replacement bars to eat during your meal times.

A Slim-fast breakfast consists of a shake or bar. At lunchtime you will eat a meal replacement product along with 200 calories of food. You can choose the food, but you must stick to the 200-calorie amount. The program's website provides advice as to what types of meals constitute 200 calories. They also have pre-made foods, such as mini-pizzas, available for you to use.

Dinner is the only meal when you do not eat a Slim-fast product when using this program. At dinnertime, you need to eat around 500 calories of food. This should be split between proteins, starches, and vegetables. Half of your meal should be vegetables on this meal plan.

You get three snacks during the day while on the Slim-fast plan. You can choose pre-made snacks or a variety of healthy snack options. You will eat one snack between breakfast and lunch, one between lunch and dinner, and an after dinner snack as your desert option. Snack time is when you can consume fruits on the Slim-fast meal plan.

So does Slim-fast work? It does if you stick to the plan. Any time you control your calories in this manner, you will lose weight. Sometimes people on the Slim-fast plan get burnt out on the shakes and meal replacement options. However, the program can be very flexible. It is also easy to implement into a busy lifestyle. You will receive the nutrients your body needs while controlling your calories if you choose this eating plan.

One potential downside to Slim-fast is the fact that the program does not really teach you how to eat in a healthy manner. When you go off of the eating program, you will easily revert back to your previous eating habits. Also, you will have to purchase the program's meal replacement products, which can get expensive.

I use to do Slim fast but they have alot of sugar in them 18 per can I believe!! Try to find something healthier if your choosing to replace meals. I do Gnc lean shakes or Gnc Safely Slim which is for Women!!! Hope this helps.