Slim Fast? Any success stories

Maybe the OP genuinely gained weight as her body had a bad reaction to CERTAIN types of food. We can't know that, and we don't have enough information about her current circumstances to make sweeping assumptions. If she can tolerate Slimfast whilst having severe in-tolerances then she can tolerate it. Without being experts on her life, it's not really wise to be judgmental or rude to someone simply asking for help, or from people also following her diet/ way of eating/ whatever you want to call it.

(I'm not saying that it's not the case it wasn't impossible she gained that weight through over-eating. But bodies are mysterious things, and certain medications, conditions and hormone imbalances can wreck havoc with them. Source - my very own mother).

Anyway, have never tried Slimfast myself past a sip of my aunt's when I was 7 as I got curious. If it's working for you, excellent, and best of luck with your goals.

I tried Slim Fast and it made ravenous by dinnertime. It gave me diarrhea, made me hungry and I had absolutely no energy to do anything. I am in the unsuccessful camp. What ever works for you but you do not learn how to eat for the rest of your life.

kyrannosaurus wrote: »

It might be wise to consult a dietitian to work out how to meet your nutritional needs from the foods you can eat.

Yes, this.

IDK, man. I tried it and hated it. To each their own I guess.

I use the shakes as a grab-and-go breakfast because my time to eat is when I'm driving to work. They are great and I find when paired with a fruit, a suitable meal replacement (and keep me from stopping for a donut or other fast junk). IF I woke up extra early, I could probably cook myself something nice or sit and enjoy a bowl of oatmeal, but at this point in my life, I'm far to busy and I've grown used to drinking breakfast most days of the week.

However, I think I could do better making my own blend. I've been researching other options, top choice combines protein/oatmeal/chia/milk. I'll be purchasing a coffee grinder later this week to grind the chia and oatmeal into a fine powder. Then I think I'm going to premake the oatmeal/chia overnight oats style in my blender bottle and add protein, additional liquid and the blender ball in the morning.

rabbitjb wrote: »

If the OP has that much water retention she would still be in hospital

You gain weight (as in fat) by overeating ...there is no magical condition that I am aware of that creates energy out of nothing

There are medical conditions that affect metabolism so your TDEE might be lower than expected, thankfully rare, but same rules apply calories in > calories out = weight gain

Did you read the slim fast ingredients? Dairy, soy, sugar etc ...all tolerated then but not in list of 5 specific foods

Nope - thank you I'll take your word for it. I can honestly say I have no interest in Slimfast or their products. Whilst I appreciate it works for people, it's not something I'd consider trying.

You're right; these conditions are rare, but just because they are rare doesn't mean they don't exist. After three pregnancies my own mother developed a rare thyroid disease which caused her to gain a lot of weight (or lowered her TDEE so she in turn put weight on) with no change to her dietary/ exercise habits. I'm hardly an expert, but as I understand it various types of birth control, anti-depressants can do the same with no changes to one's eating habits.

Well, I didn't come here looking for an argument either way. My point was more regarding that it could be the case that the OP's reasons for weight gain are purely medical. Unlikely, perhaps, just as these medical conditions causing such things are rare, but not impossible. I just see no real need to make assumptions or attack someone (not saying you were personally attacking anyone, on that matter) without knowing the full story. Plus, I believe she was here looking for Slimfast success stories - not to be told that her method of weight loss was wrong or unsustainable.

sakurablush wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

If the OP has that much water retention she would still be in hospital

You gain weight (as in fat) by overeating ...there is no magical condition that I am aware of that creates energy out of nothing

There are medical conditions that affect metabolism so your TDEE might be lower than expected, thankfully rare, but same rules apply calories in > calories out = weight gain

Did you read the slim fast ingredients? Dairy, soy, sugar etc ...all tolerated then but not in list of 5 specific foods

Nope - thank you I'll take your word for it. I can honestly say I have no interest in Slimfast or their products. Whilst I appreciate it works for people, it's not something I'd consider trying.

You're right; these conditions are rare, but just because they are rare doesn't mean they don't exist. After three pregnancies my own mother developed a rare thyroid disease which caused her to gain a lot of weight (or lowered her TDEE so she in turn put weight on) with no change to her dietary/ exercise habits. I'm hardly an expert, but as I understand it various types of birth control, anti-depressants can do the same with no changes to one's eating habits.

Well, I didn't come here looking for an argument either way. My point was more regarding that it could be the case that the OP's reasons for weight gain are purely medical. Unlikely, perhaps, just as these medical conditions causing such things are rare, but not impossible. I just see no real need to make assumptions or attack someone (not saying you were personally attacking anyone, on that matter) without knowing the full story. Plus, I believe she was here looking for Slimfast success stories - not to be told that her method of weight loss was wrong or unsustainable.

1) birth control doesn't do that. If it causes weight gain, it's because it's affected your appetite and you have changed your eating habits. That and a slight increase in water weight.

2) Here's my success story: I tried slim fast several times and succeeded at going from overweight to morbidly obese anyway. The shakes may make a good grab-and-go meal replacement now and then, but they taste terrible (subjective) and don't keep you full (possibly also subjective). If I were the OP, I'd use that list of approved foods, which are pretty filling and low calorie, to my advantage. Congrats on the rum, by the way!

booksandchocolate12 wrote: »

MommyL2015 wrote: »

I have bought the shakes from the grocery store in the past and find them not very tasty but really overpriced for what they are. I haven't ever joined SF though.

I do protein shakes, but I buy my own protein and add my own stuff to make them filling and it's tastier and cheaper. I don't think I could exist on two small SF shakes during the day though. They're tiny! My shake I make is 32 oz and only about 300-ish calories and it lasts me all afternoon. (And by last, i mean, it keeps me satisfied and not hungry.)

I remember drinking the SF shakes for lunch and then being ravished within about an hour.

Now that's a shake I can get on board with !

Yes, please!