Slim fast shake as part of your diet
adewaleflorence
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What are your thoughts guys?x
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No.0
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I prefer food. If I am drinking my calories, it will be alcohol.0
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IsaackGMOON wrote: »No.
Why?x I just started today0 -
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adewaleflorence wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »No.
Why?x I just started today
Poor macro ratios, crap ingredients, not filling, doesn't teach you portion control, overpriced, doesn't work.
Just a few reasons.0 -
adewaleflorence wrote: »
All of them. Less than you burn. It's simple, really.0 -
adewaleflorence wrote: »
Read the stickies. It's clear that you don't understand weight loss just yet.
Certain foods do not help with weight loss. That comes from a caloric deficit.0 -
IsaackGMOON wrote: »adewaleflorence wrote: »
Read the stickies. It's clear that you don't understand weight loss just yet.
Certain foods do not help with weight loss. That comes from a caloric deficit.
This.0 -
i make my own protein shake. 8 oz of milk, 1/2 cup of frozen yogurt and two scoops of ON whey protein0
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adewaleflorence wrote: »
No foods directly cause weight loss. Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit.0 -
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Slim Fast (and other meal replacement diets) do not teach portion control. Most people who use them lose weight (because it helps create a calorie deficit) but then regain weight when they stop the shakes and start eating 'normal' meals again.
Save time and money by learning to eat the foods you enjoy in the appropriate amounts for your calorie and nutritional needs.
And read this: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p10 -
I would say no. Like others are saying, it does not teach portion control, and personally, the ingredients are not for me. While a calorie deficit is the only thing that truly matters for weight-loss, I feel that people here get too hung up on pointing that out. I feel that certain foods can aid in weight-loss. Not in a way that if you eat a certain food it'll burn more fat, but in a good food choice kind of way. You can have 1 Oreo cookie for 53 calories, or 200 grams of watermelon for 60 calories. The watermelon is healthier for you and more filling, so it will keep me fuller longer, and for me personally, it won't cause me to crave sugar and I'm less likely to eat 5 cookies.
That being said, I do not limit myself to certain foods. I do have things like cookies and chocolate sometimes. If you want to lose weight:
Do not restrict certain foods (unless medically necessary)
Weigh out your foods with a scale to make sure you're getting the correct portion size
Don't think that there is an easy way to lose weight
Eat less calories than you burn
Be consistent, but don't be afraid to change things up to find what works best for you
Try the shakes if you want, they may work for you. That's really a matter of personal choice. If you're using them to feel full, then there are a multitude of smoothie options you could try that will more than likely taste a million times better, and you can control what goes into them. I make a berry and oat smoothie with frozen mixed berries, plain greek yogurt, oats, coconut oil (for fat and flavor), and water. It makes a 24oz smoothie that keeps me full for hours and has just over 220 calories.
edit: Also, while asking for help and opinions is great, make sure to take the time to do your own research. The more informed you are, the better choices you can make.0 -
NO NO NO0
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Gross, no. There are so many other things I'd rather eat with that 200 calories.0
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No.
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I've never used SlimFast (aside from having a try of a few when I was younger and mom bought crate-loads of them - I thought it was rubbish and stuck to chocolate milk, ha ha!), but I did use a meal replacement shake for a bit.
I used it because I found I was too rushed in the morning to pack a breakfast and I found just a whey protein shake wasn't helping me stay full or get the micronutrients I wanted. I found a (super expensive) MRP (Labrada LeanBody, I think?) that tasted fantastic and met my nutrient, calorie and protein goals and used it instead of breakfast for a while.
Now, though, I make egg muffins for breakfast because Labrada is damn expensive and I have other things to spend money on. When I make enough, I'll look into buying it again, as I really liked it and I found it was great on days when I wanted something sweet for breakfast.
But honestly? Drinking a SlimFast occasionally will not make you thin/fit/weigh less. If you just add a SlimFast onto whatever you're currently doing (unless you're reducing everything else to fit it in a deficit), you're just gotta get FlabFast.0 -
This happens ALOT! I worked in a pharmacy for years and customers would come in crying the blues about using slimfast and gaining. Still have to watch those other calories consumed!I've never used SlimFast (aside from having a try of a few when I was younger and mom bought crate-loads of them - I thought it was rubbish and stuck to chocolate milk, ha ha!), but I did use a meal replacement shake for a bit.
I used it because I found I was too rushed in the morning to pack a breakfast and I found just a whey protein shake wasn't helping me stay full or get the micronutrients I wanted. I found a (super expensive) MRP (Labrada LeanBody, I think?) that tasted fantastic and met my nutrient, calorie and protein goals and used it instead of breakfast for a while.
Now, though, I make egg muffins for breakfast because Labrada is damn expensive and I have other things to spend money on. When I make enough, I'll look into buying it again, as I really liked it and I found it was great on days when I wanted something sweet for breakfast.
But honestly? Drinking a SlimFast occasionally will not make you thin/fit/weigh less. If you just add a SlimFast onto whatever you're currently doing (unless you're reducing everything else to fit it in a deficit), you're just gotta get FlabFast.
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I personally like the Slimfast powder....sometimes I will use it as my breakfast and add fruit or peanut butter and ice and blend . I am not doing the actual plan but like any other meal replacement it serves the purpose. I like the simplicity when I want a shake for breakfast. I also like to blend the french vanilla powder and add a teaspoon of instant coffee and ice...great morning coffee treat. I find it to be tasty and inexpensive (Walmart).0
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I like shakes from time to time. I often have to work through lunch so grabbing a shake keeps from being starved later on. Much easier to make a healthy dinner if I'm not food crazed with hunger. They also make a decent snack when i really want some chocolate. People have strong opinions about it. I agree you can't live on shakes forever but I think they have their place and slim fast is way cheaper than a lot of the other shakes out there0
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Companies like Slimfast cost a fair amount of money. You're not going to stick with them for life. When you come off them you are still going to have to learn to eat healthy portions or you're probably going to gain most of the weight you lost back. Your best bet is to learn about calories and portion control. There are a lot of great threads on this site. Save your money and lose the weight with a healthy relationship with food.0
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How did they successfully market a non-filling and high-calorie drink as a weight loss product? They must have one hell of a marketing team.0
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heytherejune wrote: »How did they successfully market a non-filling and high-calorie drink as a weight loss product? They must have one hell of a marketing team.
Most weight loss companies do. Hence why they make so much money while the obesity rate continues to go up.0 -
I kind of like the taste - and to me, they can be filling, depending on the situation. However, as a diet plan, they fall very short. They're lacking in a lot of nutrients, they have almost as many (if not more) calories than a healthy meal, and they're expensive. Plus, I prefer to eat my calories unless the situation simply lacks the ability to do so.
So - on a shake-by-shake basis if it floats your boat? Sure.
As an effective weight loss plan? Absolutely not.0 -
Jerrypeoples wrote: »i make my own protein shake. 8 oz of milk, 1/2 cup of frozen yogurt and two scoops of ON whey protein
OP is asking about a meal replacement shake.....not a protein supplement.
Anyway, I tried SlimFast many years ago. They are not filling. Sugar is a cheap way to add calories...but it doesn't add much for you nutritionally. It's junk.
I regained the weight I lost (as do most people who use meal replacements) because it taught me nothing about portion control and nothing about MY food habits. Substituting 2/3rds of my food for something else is great if SlimFast is a lifelong thing (yuck). The quick fixes are generally temporary.0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »adewaleflorence wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »No.
Why?x I just started today
Poor macro ratios, crap ingredients, not filling, doesn't teach you portion control, overpriced, doesn't work.
Just a few reasons.
Don't forget the gastric distress.0 -
I don't drink them on a daily basis, but I do keep the cappuccino delight ones on hand at work for if I forget my breakfast and don't want to go to the vending machines. When I do drink one, it does keep me full for quite awhile. More so then a lot of the granola and cereal bars that are out there. I don't drink them on a daily basis because I would get bored with drinking one or two everyday. I like variety0
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adewaleflorence wrote: »What are your thoughts guys?x
Waste of calories, doesn't teach you about portion control.0 -
heytherejune wrote: »How did they successfully market a non-filling and high-calorie drink as a weight loss product? They must have one hell of a marketing team.
That combined with the fact that most of the population want a quick fix and are extremely gullible...
Honestly, if you want a shake/drink for a meal or a snack or whatever, you would be much better off buying a quality protein powder and making it yourself. Cheaper, better quality...0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »heytherejune wrote: »How did they successfully market a non-filling and high-calorie drink as a weight loss product? They must have one hell of a marketing team.
Most weight loss companies do. Hence why they make so much money while the obesity rate continues to go up.
This^ ......and so many prefer the "quick fix" or "magic bullet" approach. Weighing and logging food takes effort. Heck, I've picked the easy method once or twice....yet here I am (again).0
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