Anyone use Slim Fast??

Why do you need fast results? Given the ticker you have posted, you probably can only expect .5 to 1 pound/week, unless you are quite obese. Trying to push it faster isn't a great idea.

Slimfast or other meal replacement shakes aren't particularly effective. A lot of times people use them for a meal but snack or overeat at other meals.

Have you set up your goals in MFP and determined your calorie target. Start with that and get a plan together to log your meals (real food or shakes) accordingly. The deficit will take the weight off, not the shake.

Quick results are satisfying..BUT they're not healthy results. Nor are they usually lasting.
I'm just saying, and this is coming from a junk food junkie, slim fast and everything like it is just jacked up chemicals disguised as being healthy for you.

I've tried it a few times in the past, but each time, I never bought more supplies after I finished what I initially bought. Food is just sooooooo much better.

mountainguru wrote: »

Thanks bpetrosky! I'll be logging my food and shakes for sure. I didn't post a ticker so not sure what you're seeing in my post. But thanks for the advice. I know it's good advice. I tried on some clothes today and was amazed at how much bigger I've become in the last 2 months, hence, my desperation.

Take a deep breath. It's better to get to your goal in a healthy state, and trying to push it too fast will have you at such a low calorie target that you'll be miserable.

A did a quick check to your profile and there is a ticker there showing 35 lbs to your goal. Many of the helpful people here will look for information in the profile so we can try to give appropriate advice to your individual situation.

mountainguru wrote:

I didn't post a ticker so not sure what you're seeing in my post

It's on your profile. Says you want to lose 36 lb.
At first, you could probably lose 1 lb a week, but pretty soon that's going to slow to 0.5 lb. As you get closer
to your healthy goal weight, the rate of loss will slow more. Yes, it's frustrating.

I've had SF in the past. Looking at the label now, it's got LOTS of sugar.
Probably wouldn't be bad once in a while if you're really pressed for time for breakfast, but it's better to plan
ahead, get up 5 min earlier to at least make a sandwich. (Or keep healthy foods in the fridge, things you can grab
& throw in a lunch sack.)

If you want something healthy & quick to drink, blend frozen fruit with skim (or soy, or almond) milk.
Maybe throw in some nuts or even a couple eggs for protein.
Oatmeal gives good texture.
Add vanilla or cocoa powder, cinnamon, etc.

Eating real food, in reasonable quantities, is cheaper than meal replacement shakes.


Read this:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

And this:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819925/the-basics-dont-complicate-it/p1

And this:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/872212/youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1

And this:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/833026/important-posts-to-read/p1

This has helpful info too:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-06-08-setting-goals-667045

mountainguru wrote: »

Thanks everyone! I'm going to do it and see how I feel. For me it's a convenience thing when I'm busy working. I also have to work on becoming more organized in order to make my meals...very hard for me.

I didn't read the label very closely. If it's got aspartame in it I'm not drinking it!

Well, there's Carnation Instant Breakfast. Probably more calories, but also more deliciousness.

I tried Slim Fast. It about made me crap myself to death. Truefax.

I didn't use slim fast but I did use a meal shake early on to help me avoid grabbing the wrong meal when I failed to plan ahead. I soon learned that planning was a must and I stopped needing them

I like the taste of a Slim Fast occasionally..to help me get 'back in line' with good habits. I don't like the taste of a lot of the other brands. I have used them to replace breakfast ( a day or 2...every once in a while) for over 20 years. Or whenever they first came out. I am old(er) lol. I remember when the only diet drink was 'TAB'. haha

Shudder. Meal replacement shakes like Slim Fast are just grim.

Use MFP. Stop being in a rush and you'll thank yourself for it. I promise.