What do you think on Slim Fast?

I did this about 3 years ago and although I lost a little, I did have to stop because it raised my sugar levels into the pre-diabetic range. It has enough sugar that it wasn't a good match for me. I will suggest you look at more than just Slim Fast if you want to go the shake replacement route. There are some great meal replacment shake products that have better nutrition and protein than Slim Fast.

I think its a great chalk flavored laxative

I think Slimfast is a protein bar or physllium husk thing to keep you full. Products like these are meant to help you if you are constantly hungry and such (which I would think is caused by a thyroid issue?).... so if you are an emotional/bored eater type this probably won't help you... just a thought. I saw another Slim Fast topic floating around recently.

That isn't what Slim Fast is.

I never did it for weight loss, but I used to keep the shakes on hand for quick breakfasts when I was in a rush. The coffee flavored one was pretty good. That was many, many years ago, though.

I wouldn't recommend them as a weight loss plan, though. Because sensible eating, exercise, etc, etc.

LIfestyle change is where it is at. You can't drink those shakes from now on. Try to change up your food rather than omit it.

Thanks for those with positive comments. I wouldn't think of it as permanent. My friend used slim fast and it helped her loose 3 dress sizes .. 2 shakes a day, snacks veggies n fruit and a meal at the end of the day using a calorie counter. . I would like to use to it drop a dress size or 2 and then continue healthy eating but I just need a little boost to start off. Nothing wrong with it! And it is most certainly something I do NOT want long term! thanks to the positive posters :-) :flowerforyou:

Why would you even bother asking if you had already made up your mind and didn't really want any opinions that didn't reinforce your decision? :huh:

Thanks for wasting our time, enjoy your temporary success, I hope you master the yo-yo.

Rigger

Thanks for those with positive comments. I wouldn't think of it as permanent. My friend used slim fast and it helped her loose 3 dress sizes .. 2 shakes a day, snacks veggies n fruit and a meal at the end of the day using a calorie counter. . I would like to use to it drop a dress size or 2 and then continue healthy eating but I just need a little boost to start off. Nothing wrong with it! And it is most certainly something I do NOT want long term! thanks to the positive posters :-) :flowerforyou:

Why would you even bother asking if you had already made up your mind and didn't really want any opinions that didn't reinforce your decision? :huh:

Thanks for wasting our time, enjoy your temporary success, I hope you master the yo-yo.

Rigger

Welcome to the internet.

I'm reading all the negative comments about Slimfast on here. I do drink 1 Slimfast a day during the week because I don't like to eat first thing in the morning but you have to have something. I don't think 1 a day is going to promote unhealthy eating. My Dr. said they are fine to drink. Your getting in milk, vitamins, some fiber and protein. As far as the flavor they have changed a lot over the years. I like the Royal chocolate and the Vanilla. I would never follow their whole plan tho. I know myself. It would just make me fell deprived and we know what happens when we feel that way. Just something to think about.

you could:

a.) eat food, REAL food. and monitor your calories and lose weight without feeling hungry, and starting a different lifestyle.

OR

b.) drink slim fast bc you want to be lazy, lose temporary weight, be hungry, go on an all out binge and never drink slim fast again, and then gain it all back.

But, I won't say I told you so on B.

I'm going to go buy one of those electro pulse belts that bruce lee wore so I can get abs without doing any exercise

I used SlimFast when I was 16, I lost 70 pounds in one year on it. From 250 to 180. I started with a shake for breakfast, shake for lunch, sensible dinner. I did eventually only start using them for lunch and having a normal breakfast. Once I wasn't living in a situation where I had someone else making my food choices for me, I gained all my weight back, of course not instantly but over the years, I was 252 at 21. I wish I had learned portion control and proper eating instead of using the shakes. My weight loss would have been sustainable and saved me a lot of grief these past 11 years.

PS: If I need to sub a meal now or need to get in my protein for the day, I grab a Nutrimino low carb protein shake. They don't taste like heaven but they are much healthier than the Slimfast.

OP: Please read teh above post again...

thank you

Oh, I also add fruits into my shakes like strawberries, blueberries, bananas, even peanut butter

I'm not being negative about Slim Fast here but diabetes runs in my family and I read the label when I was trying every diet on the market and it scared me away. I also have a chemistry background and the chemicals in it are not easy on the body.

My brother used it, lost 40 lbs and gained 80 lbs when he quit because of high blood sugar.

Tried it, don't like it, never again! Their products, like weight watchers and jenny craig, have way too much processed crap in it, not enough fiber/protein and WAY TOO MUCH ADDED SUGAR!! Barf-O-Rama!

I have had to tell just about everyone around me, "Thank you for your advice, I appreciate your interest in helping me better my health, but I'm going to do this the way that works for my body." If they keep giving advice, I say, "Thank you," and then change the subject.

This is my body, my life, and I'm not putting more garbage in it that doesn't fit my macros.

I tried slim fast twice while in college. The first time, I stuck to it for about 6 months and dropped about 25 pounds, with exercising. The problem though was that I got big in the first place because I didn't know how to eat properly. Once I stopped the shake, I put back on about 35 pounds. When I tried the diet again, it made me sick to my stomach and I couldn't even stick to it for 2 weeks.

Fast forward to after college, where I had ended up gaining a total of 45 pounds over 6 years. I decided that as a adult, I should make the adult decision and do weight loss the right way. I counted calories, work out 5-6 times per week, and over the course of 1.5 years, I lost 90 pounds. Guess what, I have more energy, a higher fitness level, AND I know how to eat properly.

Will you gain and lose weight over the course of your life, yes. But I now have the tools to keep it in check. Slim fast is processed crap that is not natural and will act as a crutch to prevent you from learning a proper way to be healthy. Whatever you chose, I wish you the best of luck on your journey.

Thanks for those with positive comments. I wouldn't think of it as permanent. My friend used slim fast and it helped her loose 3 dress sizes .. 2 shakes a day, snacks veggies n fruit and a meal at the end of the day using a calorie counter. . I would like to use to it drop a dress size or 2 and then continue healthy eating but I just need a little boost to start off. Nothing wrong with it! And it is most certainly something I do NOT want long term! thanks to the positive posters :-) :flowerforyou:

The problem is... doing 2 shakes a day with just random fruit/veg inbetween with a single meal that's counted...

why not just start counting those meals now instead of going through the "I'm losing water weight! YAY!" and then "WHY AM I NOT LOSING ANYMORE!?" when you go back to real food?

Oh, and here:


Since you like positive comments, I'm adding in a unicorn and bunnies.

If you use it as a temporary fix, the results are going to be temporary too. Thought about that? There isn't a "do this, lose weight, go back to eating food and magically stay thin" after. Your friend lost water weight. You'll do the same.

But again, you seem pretty dead-set on this, since anyone that told you it wasn't a good idea wasn't being positive? Oh wait, except we are. We're telling you what has happened before.. since we've probably been down that road before.

You can choose what information you want, but if it's cuddles, hugs, and "here, yeah, just do slimfast since it's awesome and helped your friend lost water weight" then I'm not gonna be that guy.

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