Slim fast buddies

emma2224 · August 2015

Hi all,
I have 2 children and just started slimfast yesterday. Looking for friends to stay motivated with, does anyone else fancy it?
& if anyone has any slim fast success stories please share.

MaraOfNaamah · August 2015

I'm also starting with slim fast. I would love to connect so we can motivate each other!

lokizmo · August 2015

I use Slimfast as well. I used it about a 4 years ago, and I'm using it again. I prefer it actually

Hornsby · August 2015

SlimFast is pretty low quality and definitely not necessary for weight loss. If you must use meal replacements, there are better options out there.

vangeenunn · August 2015

What other options do you suggest?? @hornsby

kommodevaran · August 2015

No thanks, I prefer to eat food. Has worked well, lost 45 pounds eating good food.

runintherace · September 2015

I just started slim fast today. Thought I would give it a shot. I need to get my weight under control. Maybe we can motivate each other?

Debmal77 · September 2015

I never found drinking calories very filling. I don't think this is sustainable. I suggest getting a food scale and being in a calorie deficit for weight loss.

suziecue20 · September 2015

Try it if you must but I did slim fast for six weeks and it made me REALLY ill...cramps, headaches, dizziness...ugh!! plus as soon as I went back to eating real food I put the weight straight back on.

Redbeard333 · September 2015

Why not just calorie count and exercise more? Slim Fast is an ok alternative, but you can eat real food for breakfast and lunch and still lose weight. I have bacon almost every morning, Oreos with my lunches, etc, and have lost weight every month this year. If you like spending your money on it, then don't let me stop you. However, is that weight loss going to be sustainable when you switch to a normal meal?

TeaBea · September 2015

vangeenunn wrote: »

What other options do you suggest?? @hornsby

Slim Fast has way too much sugar and powdered fiber.....you add most of the protein (in the form of milk). I tried Slim Fast years ago....I was always hungry. This is really low quality stuff.

If you want to go the shake route look at reviews (GNC Lean Shake is highly rated).

You could make your own shakes - start with milk or yogurt, add some high quality protein powder, a handful of spinach (for fiber) some fruit for flavor (and more fiber) and peanut butter (or other fat source). There are tons of smoothie recipes out there. But you are looking for more than just protein.

I totally agree with RedBeard....meal replacements seem like a simple solution, but switching to normal meals (eventually) will give you the tools necessary to maintain the weight you lost.

PinkPixiexox · September 2015

Well done you getting back in to a healthy way of living

Saying that, I'm not a fan of Slimfast or any 'shake replacement' diets. That's what they are - diets. You can't keep this up in the long term, it's not realistic (in my opinion). You'd probably feel a lot more content eating at a sensible calorie deficit.

There are a lot of people out there who refuse to believe that you can actually eat like a normal human being and lose weight - you don't have to spend hundreds of pounds/dollars on 'products'. Of course, if this is something you want to try before you move on, then I wish you success with it.

strangesoul79 · September 2015

Slimfast is not really that great. I have tried it off and on over the years. The best shake I have really had was Shakeology (yes I know most here will down the hell out of it). It is good and does make me feel better even though it is pricey and I preferred it to other things such as just protein shakes. I don't always use it for a meal sometimes it is just a snack. I also only ever drink one a day and any other meal is real food at the proper portions.

bethdloo · September 2015

TeaBea wrote: »

vangeenunn wrote: »

What other options do you suggest?? @hornsby

Slim Fast has way too much sugar and powdered fiber.....you add most of the protein (in the form of milk). I tried Slim Fast years ago....I was always hungry. This is really low quality stuff.

If you want to go the shake route look at reviews (GNC Lean Shake is highly rated).

You could make your own shakes - start with milk or yogurt, add some high quality protein powder, a handful of spinach (for fiber) some fruit for flavor (and more fiber) and peanut butter (or other fat source). There are tons of smoothie recipes out there. But you are looking for more than just protein.

I totally agree with RedBeard....meal replacements seem like a simple solution, but switching to normal meals (eventually) will give you the tools necessary to maintain the weight you lost.

High protein, low carb, calorie count and exercise. i do a daily walking routine and i have lost 20 lbs. Protein shakes are an excellent meal replacement I have for dinner.

griffinca2 · September 2015

Instead of Slim Fast (which is mostly sugar) try cutting back on starchy carbs and watching your sugar (natural & added) intake. Mine is set around 50 gm a day and I try not to eat more than 60 gm; but I am probably quite a bit older than you so you can probably eat more. Thing abt Slim Fast (and others like it), when you come off you haven't changed your eating habits so the weight usually comes right back (along w/some extra).

emmagrace0818 · September 2015

Don't let anyone tell you that you shouldn't do a slim fast diet.. There's nothing wrong w it and others people's opinions about it don't matter.. Obviously you just want a Kickstart to your diet and eventually after you lose weight you'll go to "normal" healthy food.. This is why I don't share my diary on here bc some ppl are way too judgemental.. Good luck w your weight loss journey, you'll do great!

TeaBea · September 2015

bethdloo wrote: »

TeaBea wrote: »

vangeenunn wrote: »

What other options do you suggest?? @hornsby

Slim Fast has way too much sugar and powdered fiber.....you add most of the protein (in the form of milk). I tried Slim Fast years ago....I was always hungry. This is really low quality stuff.

If you want to go the shake route look at reviews (GNC Lean Shake is highly rated).

You could make your own shakes - start with milk or yogurt, add some high quality protein powder, a handful of spinach (for fiber) some fruit for flavor (and more fiber) and peanut butter (or other fat source). There are tons of smoothie recipes out there. But you are looking for more than just protein.

I totally agree with RedBeard....meal replacements seem like a simple solution, but switching to normal meals (eventually) will give you the tools necessary to maintain the weight you lost.

High protein, low carb, calorie count and exercise. i do a daily walking routine and i have lost 20 lbs. Protein shakes are an excellent meal replacement I have for dinner.

Protein shakes are protein SUPPLEMENTS.....not meal replacements. Your body needs more way than protein. If you are just drinking a protein shake.....add a salad for fat and fiber (to round things out). Low carb is only necessary if you have medical issues.

How does replacing your dinner with a low calorie protein shake help you in the future when you're trying to keep those 20 pounds from creeping back up?

PaulaWallaDingDong · September 2015

I tried it and found it wholly unsustainable. All I wanted was food food food and more food. As a now-and-then, didn't-have-time-for-a-proper-meal thing, sure, but as a plan, I couldn't keep it up for very long.