Meal Replacement shake for 3 weeks....
SarahMZxx
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Hi all,
I go away on holiday in 3 weeks...just looking to lose the final bit of weight now. Has anyone heard of Slender Blend by Protein World? It is a meal replacement shake...Thinking of trying it for the final 3 weeks. Here is the info:
SUGGESTED USE
Take 40g (4 yellow sc0ops) of Slender Blend with 400ml water or milk per serving 1-2 times a day! Also try blending with some fruits and vegetables to make Slender Smoothies! (Yellow scoop = 10g)
INGREDIENTS
Whey protein concentrate (92%), Raspberry Ketones (1.6%), Green Tea Extract (1.4%), PW Multi-vit/Minerals (1%), Natural flavourings (4%), Sweeteners; Acesulfame K & Sucralose. *flavouring will increase 6% for chocolate varieties
NUTRITIONAL FACTS (Per 40g serving)
Calories: 146 kcal
Protein: 28.7g
Carbohydrates: 2.4g
(Of which 2.4g are naturally occurring sugars)
Fat: 2.2g
You are meant to have a shake for breakfast....a normal healthy lunch....a shake for dinner and 2 healthy snacks of fruit/nuts in between. What do you think? xxx
I go away on holiday in 3 weeks...just looking to lose the final bit of weight now. Has anyone heard of Slender Blend by Protein World? It is a meal replacement shake...Thinking of trying it for the final 3 weeks. Here is the info:
SUGGESTED USE
Take 40g (4 yellow sc0ops) of Slender Blend with 400ml water or milk per serving 1-2 times a day! Also try blending with some fruits and vegetables to make Slender Smoothies! (Yellow scoop = 10g)
INGREDIENTS
Whey protein concentrate (92%), Raspberry Ketones (1.6%), Green Tea Extract (1.4%), PW Multi-vit/Minerals (1%), Natural flavourings (4%), Sweeteners; Acesulfame K & Sucralose. *flavouring will increase 6% for chocolate varieties
NUTRITIONAL FACTS (Per 40g serving)
Calories: 146 kcal
Protein: 28.7g
Carbohydrates: 2.4g
(Of which 2.4g are naturally occurring sugars)
Fat: 2.2g
You are meant to have a shake for breakfast....a normal healthy lunch....a shake for dinner and 2 healthy snacks of fruit/nuts in between. What do you think? xxx
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waste of money. Just eat real food at a deficit, and you'll lose weight.
That being said, I myself drink whey protein. But it's just the big tubs of whey, not the super expensive stuff I think you're talking about.0 -
waste of money. Just eat real food at a deficit, and you'll lose weight.
That being said, I myself drink whey protein. But it's just the big tubs of whey, not the super expensive stuff I think you're talking about.
Hi
Well i've already got the shake...it wasn't too expensive really but just don't know whether to stick to clean eating or replace two meals like this one says to. Looking for the fastest results really given i only have 3 weeks left xxx 0 -
Looking for the fastest results really given i only have 3 weeks left xxx
I don't mean to sound harsh, but if you lose weight fast, then it'll probably just come back. Is that what you want? If that isn't what you want, go to your MFP settings, change it to "lose 1 lb per week." and then eat the number of calories it's telling you to. You'll probably lose 5 lbs. But you'll be much less likely to regain them. I'm sorry we can't wave a wand and make it happen faster. Sorry.0 -
Looking for the fastest results really given i only have 3 weeks left xxx
I don't mean to sound harsh, but if you lose weight fast, then it'll probably just come back. Is that what you want? If that isn't what you want, go to your MFP settings, change it to "lose 1 lb per week." and then eat the number of calories it's telling you to. You'll probably lose 5 lbs. But you'll be much less likely to regain them. I'm sorry we can't wave a wand and make it happen faster. Sorry.
I've already lost a fair amount. This is just the final push before my holiday.0 -
Looking for the fastest results really given i only have 3 weeks left xxx
I don't mean to sound harsh, but if you lose weight fast, then it'll probably just come back. Is that what you want? If that isn't what you want, go to your MFP settings, change it to "lose 1 lb per week." and then eat the number of calories it's telling you to. You'll probably lose 5 lbs. But you'll be much less likely to regain them. I'm sorry we can't wave a wand and make it happen faster. Sorry.
I've already lost a fair amount. This is just the final push before my holiday.
If you have lost a reasonable amount of weight, then why "fix" what is not broken? Keep playing the long game and don't introduce potential yo-yo dieting to a regime that is yielding results. Real food is getting you where you want to be, so keep eating and use shakes as supplements when you are short on time or a particular macro.0 -
Looking for the fastest results really given i only have 3 weeks left xxx
I don't mean to sound harsh, but if you lose weight fast, then it'll probably just come back. Is that what you want? If that isn't what you want, go to your MFP settings, change it to "lose 1 lb per week." and then eat the number of calories it's telling you to. You'll probably lose 5 lbs. But you'll be much less likely to regain them. I'm sorry we can't wave a wand and make it happen faster. Sorry.
I've already lost a fair amount. This is just the final push before my holiday.
Even so, you will most likely gain it all back either while still on vacation or directly after if you lose it fast. All weight loss should be achieved in a slow and steady, sustainable kind of way. 0 -
Really, it's a waste of money, and your energy as well. If you lose weight really fast, you will gain it back really fast as soon as you start eating normally.waste of money. Just eat real food at a deficit, and you'll lose weight.
That being said, I myself drink whey protein. But it's just the big tubs of whey, not the super expensive stuff I think you're talking about.
Hi Well i've already got the shake...it wasn't too expensive really but just don't know whether to stick to clean eating or replace two meals like this one says to. Looking for the fastest results really given i only have 3 weeks left xxx
Clean eating has nothing to do with weight loss. Also, you will not lose weight because of the shakes, you will lose weight because you will have created a calorie deficit.
Weight loss is truly about eating less than you burn and making a lifestyle change. It's not about a quick fix because holiday is coming up.
I encourage you to set up your goals in MFP to lose weight slowly and safely. If you have around 10-15 pounds to lose, that would be a loss of a half pound a week.0 -
Congratulations on your weight loss so far. However, there is "final push," regarding weight loss, as there is no "kick start". Slow and easy does it.Looking for the fastest results really given i only have 3 weeks left xxx
I don't mean to sound harsh, but if you lose weight fast, then it'll probably just come back. Is that what you want? If that isn't what you want, go to your MFP settings, change it to "lose 1 lb per week." and then eat the number of calories it's telling you to. You'll probably lose 5 lbs. But you'll be much less likely to regain them. I'm sorry we can't wave a wand and make it happen faster. Sorry.
I've already lost a fair amount. This is just the final push before my holiday.This is the link to the product:
Posting a product link will not get you validation or "the okay" to go ahead, especially for some of us who have been doing this awhile. I think it's advertising too, which is against the terms of service. 0 -
I'd have one a day, not more than that.. you need the nutrients in real food, IMO.0
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Replacing meals with shakes is not going to teach you how to eat for the rest of your life. When you go back to eating normally, you will put the weight back on.0
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Congratulations on your weight loss so far. However, there is "final push," regarding weight loss, as there is no "kick start". Slow and easy does it.Looking for the fastest results really given i only have 3 weeks left xxx
I don't mean to sound harsh, but if you lose weight fast, then it'll probably just come back. Is that what you want? If that isn't what you want, go to your MFP settings, change it to "lose 1 lb per week." and then eat the number of calories it's telling you to. You'll probably lose 5 lbs. But you'll be much less likely to regain them. I'm sorry we can't wave a wand and make it happen faster. Sorry.
I've already lost a fair amount. This is just the final push before my holiday.This is the link to the product:
Posting a product link will not get you validation or "the okay" to go ahead, especially for some of us who have been doing this awhile. I think it's advertising too, which is against the terms of service.
Hahahaha I assure you I am not advertising in the slightest....I came on here asking for advice!0 -
BTW, the product itself is just overpriced whey protein with a multivitamin and a couple of totally pointless supplements (raspberry ketones and green tea extract).
This is not a meal replacement. It's a protein supplement.0 -
BTW, the product itself is just overpriced whey protein with a multivitamin and a couple of totally pointless supplements (raspberry ketones and green tea extract).
This is not a meal replacement. It's a protein supplement.
The idea is that you make smoothies...so mix the protein powder with fruit/veg, almond milk, greek yogurt. To make them the calories of a small meal.0 -
BTW, the product itself is just overpriced whey protein with a multivitamin and a couple of totally pointless supplements (raspberry ketones and green tea extract).
This is not a meal replacement. It's a protein supplement.
The idea is that you make smoothies...so mix the protein powder with fruit/veg, almond milk, greek yogurt. To make them the calories of a small meal.
So just eat a small meal. Or make a shake with a more reasonably-priced protein powder.0 -
BTW, the product itself is just overpriced whey protein with a multivitamin and a couple of totally pointless supplements (raspberry ketones and green tea extract).
This is not a meal replacement. It's a protein supplement.
The idea is that you make smoothies...so mix the protein powder with fruit/veg, almond milk, greek yogurt. To make them the calories of a small mea
So just eat a small meal. Or make a shake with a more reasonably-priced protein powder.
I already have the powder at home so it is not an additional cost!0 -
Then go right ahead? Not sure what question you want an answer to.0
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146 calories plus milk and fruit would make at least a 350 calorie meal, probably more. That seems kind of expensive (calorie-wise) for a shake, doesn't it? Many of my full meals are about the same. If you REALLY like shakes, it's not like it will hurt you any, but the weight isn't going to come off faster.
If you really want to look and feel like you did your best, why not spend the three weeks being super-focused on your calorie goal and kick up your exercise a bit?0 -
Sarah u no the score with the shakes don't take no notice of this bunch.....u no when on hols u will put some back on.....I'd replace one meal a day with the shakes then eat clean like Hugh would!!!!....u no what there like on here ...lol we both lost a lot of weight !!!!I don't blame u for wanting to look super good for ya holsxxxxx0
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Go for it. It is only 3 weeks.
Can you do the 30 day shred? You could lose a dress size in that amount of time. It's on youtube.0 -
Hi all,
I go away on holiday in 3 weeks...just looking to lose the final bit of weight now. Has anyone heard of Slender Blend by Protein World? It is a meal replacement shake...Thinking of trying it for the final 3 weeks. Here is the info:
SUGGESTED USE
Take 40g (4 yellow sc0ops) of Slender Blend with 400ml water or milk per serving 1-2 times a day! Also try blending with some fruits and vegetables to make Slender Smoothies! (Yellow scoop = 10g)
INGREDIENTS
Whey protein concentrate (92%), Raspberry Ketones (1.6%), Green Tea Extract (1.4%), PW Multi-vit/Minerals (1%), Natural flavourings (4%), Sweeteners; Acesulfame K & Sucralose. *flavouring will increase 6% for chocolate varieties
NUTRITIONAL FACTS (Per 40g serving)
Calories: 146 kcal
Protein: 28.7g
Carbohydrates: 2.4g
(Of which 2.4g are naturally occurring sugars)
Fat: 2.2g
You are meant to have a shake for breakfast....a normal healthy lunch....a shake for dinner and 2 healthy snacks of fruit/nuts in between. What do you think? xxx
I think that isn't enough calories unless your normal healthy lunch is about 1300 calories. You can supplement the shake with some whole milk and fruit, maybe get it up to 400 calories...but then really the powder you are adding isn't really contributing that much to what you are taking in. If you are eating as you should and getting enough calories you are looking at a very small amount of your daily nutrition coming from this stuff.
If you are using it to replace food so you can eat an overly low amount of calories then I think its a bad idea.0 -
Sarah u no the score with the shakes don't take no notice of this bunch.....u no when on hols u will put some back on.....I'd replace one meal a day with the shakes then eat clean like Hugh would!!!!....u no what there like on here ...lol we both lost a lot of weight !!!!I don't blame u for wanting to look super good for ya holsxxxxx
yeah I know what most of the people are like on these boards who advise against short cuts, quick fixes and fast weight loss.... they're very successful people who lost a lot of weight and have great bodies, and what's more, no trouble maintaining it long term. And quite a few who went down the quick fix, crash diet, fast weight loss route and saw it got them nowhere, and don't want others to make the same mistakes.
Believe it or not, the advice they're giving is because they want the OP to succeed and not waste time doing expensive and counterproductive things that aren't going to work in the long term.
OP: as you already have the powder, you can use it like protein powder and make e.g. 1 smoothie a day. One recipe that I love with protein powder is 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 100ml laban (that's an Arabic dairy product, yoghurt will do for this recipe) and 100g frozen fruit, e.g. strawberries, mangoes. The protein makes this filling, and it's delicious, it tastes like ice cream, only it's a lot higher in protein. I sometimes have this as a post-workout meal. Dunno what flavour your powder is but if it's either vanilla or fruit flavoured then it should work in this recipe. this isn't necessary for your continued success.... that comes from portion control and sticking to your calorie goal (i.e. a sensible calorie goal not a crash diet one).... but it does taste delicious and you can make it in about 2 minutes and it's a good way to make sure you're hitting your protein goal for the day.0 -
Go for it. It is only 3 weeks.
Can you do the 30 day shred? You could lose a dress size in that amount of time. It's on youtube.
Thank you!!
Yep i have the 30 day shred and i'm doing that along with exercise classes at the moment (body combat). So hoping i will get at least near to my goal then will carry on after holiday xxx 0 -
Sarah u no the score with the shakes don't take no notice of this bunch.....u no when on hols u will put some back on.....I'd replace one meal a day with the shakes then eat clean like Hugh would!!!!....u no what there like on here ...lol we both lost a lot of weight !!!!I don't blame u for wanting to look super good for ya holsxxxxx
Hahaha thanks hun...I've just facebooked you! xxx0 -
Three weeks of starving yourself is probably going to make you look the same you do now. No visual changes. The scale might tell you a different number but the scale is a trivial number no one knows but you. Unless, you plan on wearing your weight number on your clothes to portray your epic achievement of weight loss. I'm assuming you want fat loss. You're more likely to lose fat with a sustainable deficit, some form of resistance training, and time. It takes time. Plain and simple. But this is probably a wasted block of text for you, as based on your responses in this thread, you seem hellbent on taking the crash and burn course of action.0
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With the number of threads centered on quick weight loss to go on vacation, you would think that people who take a lot of vacations would be super thin. Unfortunately, I have never seen that work long term.0
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You asked people for their opinions, then disregarded all except for the one you wanted. If what you really wanted was support for your fad-diet idea,it would have been more productive to simply ask for it.
Really, do what you please. It's your body and your diet. I always found that meal-replacement shakes left me starving, but it could be fine for you. The shakes are convenient, certainly, but you could just as easily have any number of easy-to-prepare foods for the same calorie cost.0 -
Geeez people are really harsh on here!!! No need at all...0
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Geeez people are really harsh on here!!! No need at all...
No one on here has been unnecessarily harsh. ..Honest? Yes. Because a majority of people on here would like to see you succeed. Not set yourself up for failure.0 -
Three weeks of starving yourself is probably going to make you look the same you do now. No visual changes. The scale might tell you a different number but the scale is a trivial number no one knows but you. Unless, you plan on wearing your weight number on your clothes to portray your epic achievement of weight loss. I'm assuming you want fat loss. You're more likely to lose fat with a sustainable deficit, some form of resistance training, and time. It takes time. Plain and simple. But this is probably a wasted block of text for you, as based on your responses in this thread, you seem hellbent on taking the crash and burn course of action.
Thank you for typing what I was thinking! :drinker:
OP, we all have made mistakes looking for the right answer. You have some honest advice all up in this thread. Remember: just because someone disagrees with you, doesn't mean they're a meanie. Next time, stay away from the slick advertisements out there. Good luck!!
ETA: is there anyway you can get your money back or have you already opened it? If you can, return it and buy some food at the grocery store. 0 -
Drinking the shake would probably be like having a chicken breast with a bit of sweetened mustard in terms of macronutrient breakdown and calories. It won't harm you in and of itself, its just some added protein and if that is how you are using it then that's fine. At worst you overpaid for some protein then.
However, if the plan again is to use this as actual meal replacement so that you can eat a dangerously low (say 800) calories a day for 3 weeks then no you will do yourself much more harm than good and it won't improve the way you look either.0
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