Anyone Slimfast?

I have started using the shakes twice a day, but only as a replacement for morning and afternoon snacks. Hoping this will tame my hunger a bit between meals.

I keep a few cans of SlimFast in my fridge for days when I either really don't feel like eating, really don't have the time to eat before work, or want to kick my smoothies up a notch. I don't think I even have them once a month, though.

There's no magic in SlimFast that makes you lose weight -- all the shakes do is simplify creating a caloric deficit. You can achieve the exact same results by eating 200kcals (or 180, or whatever a can of SlimFast is) at breakfast and lunch followed by a normal dinner.

If it works for you and keeps you full then keep using it. There is no reason to change to a protein powder because all that is, is protein where slimfast, carnation good start and other meal replacements have other nutrients for your body to work on. Another really great one is Shakeology . You only need straight protein powder if you absolutely cannot get enough protein from your meals and you are really trying to increase muscle mass.

I tried it in high school. I didn't lose any weight with it but when I went off of it I dropped 5 lbs or so. I didn't count calories then though.

I have been having such a hard time losing weight I feel like I work my butt off but never see anything results wise because of calories I guess so ive decided Im going to do slimfast shakes twice a day and a meal. Has anyone has success. I just took my first shake and I am anxious to see some results. Its been good so far it keeps me full for a long time! That was another problem was I would be starving and have to eat something.

I would stay well away from these. Eat real, healthy food, not chemicals. How many cals are you eating a day? If you open your diary, maybe we could give feedback on why you might not be losing?
Very low calorie diets like slimfast, wreck havoc on your metabolism. You lose weight to start with as you're creating a huge calorie deficit, but then your body adapts, slows its metabolism, and you'll stop losing weight.
I wouldn't worry about protein shakes. They do build muscle and good after a hard workout, but eating more protein will keep you feeling full for longer. But this is best to get from real food like chicken, eggs etc (although I struggle to eat too much meat so do use them after a workout).

I use the Slimfast High protein low carb powder. I have never had a weight problem until about 5 years ago. I'm not a breakfast eater or even sometimes a lunch eater. But now after dinner, I seem to binge on carbs and sweets. Dr says when I slow down and do eat, my body is craving carbs so I over eat at night. The slimfast, with 2 tablespoon quick oats mixed in for breakfast and lunch have been great. I'm giving my body what it needs during the day and I eat more normally at night. I get a moderate amount of exercise because of my job and have lost 5 pounds in the last month. After I lose the extra 20 pounds, I'll probably continue this because I feel better during the day. Most people gain the weight back because they go back to eating the way they did before and never deal with the problem that made them gain the weight in the first place.

Zombie thread. It's been awhile since I've seen one so old.

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Slim fast is great if you want to lose fat and muscle in equal amounts to drop weight. "The worse you want it, the worse you'll get it."

Getting a BMR test is the best way to start to compute what you need every day and counting your intake, and setting the right deficit.