Slim Fast

I say save your money, look into changing habits/behaviors and adjust accordingly depending on your goals. If you want weight loss>>>>a calorie deficit is all you need.

slimfast is the least expensive thing out there .....I drink them usually one or two a day not because I cant portion meals but more for the easy and fast aspect of it and because I am single no kids....when I feel like cooking and measuring I simply don't buy slimfast...they work along with a healthy diet and working out. I don't find I gain anyting back when I go back to regular foods as long as I stay within calories its probably because I keep the same calories when Im on slimfast as well. They only have a nasty taste if you buy the ones in the cans the new bottle have no aftertaste.

I have used slimfast for the last mo nth. I do NOT stick to the slim fast fad diet.

I simply use them as a meal replacement for breakfast, and sometimes dinner.

It helps me because my days are busy, and i am not a break fast person. also, i dont want to cook 2 different meals for me and my boyfriend so i just drink one for dinner. i snack and eat lunch and on weekends i eat lunch and dinner, or breakfast and lunch whatever i want.

sometimes i only drink 1 shake, it seems to be best for me during breakfast times. i just add it to my calories.

I use them and they work really well for me...one or two a day, well balanced meal once or twice a day. I have issues with digestion and sometimes liquids go down and stay down easier than solids. I buy them at Amazon, they are cheaper there. I think they are great because I don't cook a lot. Everyone has their opinion but try them if you want and find if they work for you.

I tried them for a couple of weeks but didn't really lose any weight. I'm now having more calories but am losing so I couldn't recommend but wouldn't advise you not to try them either. Everybody has to find what works for them but I am much happier and feel better eating meals. Good luck

I guess they would be easy to pick up and go with, but my thought is you get so much better nutrition out of fruits and veggies and lean meats. I haven't tried them per say, but I have tried other shakes and have gone back to eating a healthy diet. I like to feel like I've eatten something when I finish my meal. Good luck friend me if you'd like. Have a great day!

Some are okay, I drink the Special K shakes for like a snack in between meals, or a something right before a work out if its close to dinner tonight as a hold me over. But I eat regular meals instead of using the shakes...

They have a coffee type one cant remember the exact flavor but its yummy! I just drink it for breakfast bc it taste good.

If they help you in maintaining a reduced calorie diet, there's little harm, but there's nothing magical about them.

I prefer a protein shake mixed in skim milk. It makes a good mid-morning snack, only a bit over 200 calories, and helps me get in the protein I've been struggling with. And it fits into my calorie goal. But I wouldn't try to use it as a meal replacement, personally.

Hi there! I was just wondering how many of you have tried the slim fast shakes? I was thinking about giving them a go but I thought I'd get your opinions first, before I part with my money! Haha!

hi, I think Smoothies/Juice are more healthy and good for you (and cheaper) . You can replace your dinner/breakfast with 2 glass of Juice (my fave is mango).
They are high in fiber

hope it helps, lots of love

Hi there! I was just wondering how many of you have tried the slim fast shakes? I was thinking about giving them a go but I thought I'd get your opinions first, before I part with my money! Haha!

Keep your money. List of problems:

1. I was Hungry all the time. Yes, I tried these years ago and they did not fill me up.

2. Read the ingredients.... sugar is way up toward the top. If you want a meal replacement shakes, you can make your own QUALITY shakes...... look for protein powder, fruit, and spinach (aka green smoothies)

3. After I quit Slim Fast the weight came back. Slim Fast might kick start a diet ..... but eventually you have to figure out how to eat real food. Eventually you will have to figure out portion sizes. How are you going to maintain a weight loss? ...... Slim Fast 1 week out of 4 ..... for the rest of your life?

I think Slim Fast is a great way to waste your time, and a fantastic way to separate you from your money. If you want to go down that road with an overly processed liquid in a can that may in fact have enough man made chemicals in it to treat cancer or survive nuclear fallout without changing it's composition, go nuts. When you quit and all the weight you lost comes back, I'll throw in an "I told you so" along with the advice I'll give you now. Eat less, move more, plan to live your life this way, for the rest of your life. If you do this, you'll succeed, if you look for the quick fixes and cleverly marketed diets, enjoy the yo-yo, because that's all you'll get.

Rigger

Hey there!

Just want to give you my personal experience with Slim Fast. I started my weight loss journey about 6 months ago. I decided to try the Slim Fast diet because I have personally tried just eating healthy but i always went over my calorie count or didn't realize how many calories or fattening the foods were. But drinking Slim fast takes all the guess work from my plan. I know exactly what my calories are, its quick and easy, and they actually taste good to me. I don't have to precook anything, just grab and go. Its not expensive either, I get the equate brand from Walmart and its $5 a 6 pack. My typical day looks like this: have a shake for breakfast, about 2 hours later eat a 100 calorie snack usually a cereal bar or fresh fruit, veggies or oatmeal. Then 2 hours later for lunch have another shake, followed by another 100 calorie snack 2 hours later. Then for dinner I have a healthy meal with a lot of veggies and pretty much whatever I want just keep in under 500 calories. Then after dinner I eat a popsicle or ice cream bar or something rewarding thats not too bad on calories. The first couple days I was a little hungry sometimes but not bad at all because by the time I got hungry it was time to eat again. This worked for me when NOTHING else would. Of course I added exercise in everyday. I started losing 1 to 3 pounds a week! And some days I replace the shake with a regular meal around the same calories. Sorry to ramble but I am very happy to discuss Slim Fast because I have tried everything to lose weight. After I'm finished losing my weight or if I get tired of drinking the shakes, I have learned how to count calories and very sure I can replace the shakes with sensible food choices. Message me if you have any questions! :-)

I didn't like how SlimFast tasted. I am more of an Atkins girl, myself. (Less sugar; more tasty.) I don't use them on a full-time basis (the bars or the shakes) and I agree with those that say they are not a long-term solution but they are (a) better than having a chocolate bar if that's I'm craving and (b) helpful if I'm trying to get myself out of a bingeing type situation.