Slim Fast

Simonscat
Simonscat Posts: 249
edited September 23 in Food and Nutrition
Has anyone tried Slimfast?!
Not for replacing meals but the snacks...

http://www.superdrug.com/slimfast+reg-buy-1-get-1-free-on-selected-items-easy-and-delicious-way-to-lose-weight/page/slimfast/
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  • Ashley_Panda
    Ashley_Panda Posts: 1,404 Member
    I've been drinking the shakes lately for a quick fix. :)
  • jenjenmichelle
    jenjenmichelle Posts: 2
    I've eaten the snacks before-as an occasional treat. My favorite was the peanut-nutter/chocolate bar (I believe that's the name). It tasted like a Butterfinger candy bar. My only advice with those is to pay attention to the grams of sugar in them. Low-fat/Low-cal doesn't always mean "healthy".
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    =\ it's on offer right now. Not sure whether I should get some to try it out.
    Although, I don't really need it I suppose!
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    It is not good for you! Dont waste your money. Does nothing to help you loose weight the HEALTHY way. You should use a great protein power bulk it up to make a meal replacement or try a great meal replacement shake like Shakeology.
    Or just eat a healthy balanced meal plan with good carbs, lean proteins, beans, water, veggies colorful ones ect
  • Holton
    Holton Posts: 1,018
    Not a fan of such things. There are too many healthy REAL foods out there to choose from that fuel your body so much better.
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    Sorry. i didn't mean to lose weight just by solely relying on it.
    I meant if I was peckish for some chocolate....would one of those bars work?!
  • Dom80
    Dom80 Posts: 146 Member
    I used them at first for a meal replacement and I was always feeling drained and run down. My doctor told me they are not a good idea. I lose weight faster eating real food that tastes 100 times better. Dont waste your money and tastebuds.
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Why buy these overly processed not-really-that-healthy "snacks" where there are plenty of convenient, healthy snacks available like fresh veggies, fruit, nuts, and then things that take a little preparation but not much, like yogurt, hummus w/veggies or crackers...etc. You can even make home-made granola/snack bars without too much trouble if you want something snack-bar like on the go.
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Sorry. i didn't mean to lose weight just by solely relying on it.
    I meant if I was peckish for some chocolate....would one of those bars work?!

    I'd buy a bar of very dark chocolate (60-90%) and just eat a small piece of that when I have a chocolate craving. It's so rich you don't need much. Higher % dark chocolate is fairly low in sugar and much less processed than those type of snacks are.
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    Haa. Okay. I'm not gonna get any.
    I've been looking for snacks...not fruit because fruit never fills me! And thats the truth.
    Was revising in the library. I got hungry. Ate an apple, banana and a pear. I got even hungrier to the point where I was ready to faint!

    I think I'll look for some granola bars....
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    Sorry. i didn't mean to lose weight just by solely relying on it.
    I meant if I was peckish for some chocolate....would one of those bars work?!

    I'd buy a bar of very dark chocolate (60-90%) and just eat a small piece of that when I have a chocolate craving. It's so rich you don't need much. Higher % dark chocolate is fairly low in sugar and much less processed than those type of snacks are.
    If tried dark chocolate. doesn't satisfy the craving i'm afraid.
  • cdl8
    cdl8 Posts: 164 Member
    I have tried the slim fast bars. They're ok but I find that the special K protein bars are much better especially the chocolate peanut butter!!!
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Haa. Okay. I'm not gonna get any.
    I've been looking for snacks...not fruit because fruit never fills me! And thats the truth.
    Was revising in the library. I got hungry. Ate an apple, banana and a pear. I got even hungrier to the point where I was ready to faint!

    I think I'll look for some granola bars....

    Be careful. Most granola bars have way more sugar/processed stuff than you really want, and aren't all that good for you. I recommend Lara bars, which are made of fruit and nuts. They do have a few types with chocolate in them too. They're not super low-cal - 200 to 240/bar, but are much better than most similar products.
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    To be fair. I'm only counting calories.
    I'm not counting sugar intake.
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    I have tried the slim fast bars. They're ok but I find that the special K protein bars are much better especially the chocolate peanut butter!!!

    There's a very limited range in the UK :(
  • DeAsh
    DeAsh Posts: 32 Member
    I have this for breakfast almost every weekday. I use the powder added to skim milk - I don't like the taste of the stuff in the can. It's quick and easy, and keeps me full longer than cereal or oatmeal. I also need the calcium, because I probably don't get enough otherwise.
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    So there are a lot of mixed opinions.
    I might buy a few since they are on offer. And give them a go.
  • vsangel87
    vsangel87 Posts: 108 Member
    Just eat a whole thing of your favorite chocolate bar! :) It might not necessarily be good or healthy for you but at least you can work those calories off. Besides, they do have calcium, which is very important. So, go for it! Just don't forget to exercise. lol
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    Just eat a whole thing of your favorite chocolate bar! :) It might not necessarily be good or healthy for you but at least you can work those calories off. Besides, they do have calcium, which is very important. So, go for it! Just don't forget to exercise. lol

    Thank heavens I have signed up for a half marathon ;) gets me motivated!
  • jimmydeanbakker
    jimmydeanbakker Posts: 333
    Um...I use to do Slim Fast many years ago, but it upset my stomach too much. These days I eat fruit and I buy those 100 calorie snacks for a quick pick-me-up. It's cheaper too.
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    Um...I use to do Slim Fast many years ago, but it upset my stomach too much. These days I eat fruit and I buy those 100 calorie snacks for a quick pick-me-up. It's cheaper too.

    There's the special K snacks which are 100 cals. I find low cal snack bars never fill me..i end up needed two! Dilema!
  • vsangel87
    vsangel87 Posts: 108 Member
    There you go! ;) Good luck to you on the marathon! Wish i could run a marathon right now...i need it. lol But i'm just gonna stay at home and dance some calories off with a workout video. lol
  • jimmydeanbakker
    jimmydeanbakker Posts: 333
    Um...I use to do Slim Fast many years ago, but it upset my stomach too much. These days I eat fruit and I buy those 100 calorie snacks for a quick pick-me-up. It's cheaper too.

    There's the special K snacks which are 100 cals. I find low cal snack bars never fill me..i end up needed two! Dilema!

    You might need two when training for that half marathon. I drink a lot of water, and then eat an apple or an orange, and that usually kills my cravings. I eat the 90 calorie fiber bars too.
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    Why buy these overly processed not-really-that-healthy "snacks" where there are plenty of convenient, healthy snacks available like fresh veggies, fruit, nuts, and then things that take a little preparation but not much, like yogurt, hummus w/veggies or crackers...etc. You can even make home-made granola/snack bars without too much trouble if you want something snack-bar like on the go.

    THANK YOU. EAT THE GOOD STUFF FRUIT VEGGIES BOILED EGGS, STRING CHEESE GREEK YOGURT RAW NUTS ECT!!
  • lanie13
    lanie13 Posts: 55
    Has anyone tried Slimfast?!
    Not for replacing meals but the snacks...

    http://www.superdrug.com/slimfast+reg-buy-1-get-1-free-on-selected-items-easy-and-delicious-way-to-lose-weight/page/slimfast/


    i used that ten years ago and lost 30 pounds in 3 months. it really depends on what you want to do, but i mean i still use it in the morning or for lunch if i'm hungry but not wanting to eat an entire meal.
  • fitmom125
    fitmom125 Posts: 87
    To be fair. I'm only counting calories.
    I'm not counting sugar intake.

    Remember sugar turns into fat. So you should watch your sugar intake too.
  • teach1975
    teach1975 Posts: 15
    I use it at times. I like a can as a quick breakfast, if needed. I like the snack bars too.
  • jen0619
    jen0619 Posts: 414
    Haa. Okay. I'm not gonna get any.
    I've been looking for snacks...not fruit because fruit never fills me! And thats the truth.
    Was revising in the library. I got hungry. Ate an apple, banana and a pear. I got even hungrier to the point where I was ready to faint!

    I think I'll look for some granola bars....


    That's because fruits have insoluble fiber which move through your system quickly. Granola is a good choice I mix mine with yogurt and it becomes very filling for a good while!
  • albobier
    albobier Posts: 7
    Try LARABAR... they are all natural energy bars... only made of dates, nuts, fruit, etc.
  • ShellyLee
    ShellyLee Posts: 293 Member
    I've had exactly one Slim Fast shake... the chocolate variety which everyone says is the best. Approximately 10 minutes after finishing it I had to find a gas station, run to the bathroom and throw up. Never had another one... never want to.
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