I started drinking slim fast I was wondering if it helped anybody
jEsSiE2350
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I have a really hard time with my weight so i just started slim fast has it help anybody whit the meal replacements shakes
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vickyrose94 wrote: »It helps but it's not a complete meal replacement so you may initially lose but possibly gain it back afterwards! If you are interested in meal replacements there are so many better things out there! I've tried everything and finally just settled on one of them after extensive research on it.
Thank u may i ask what u use0 -
It's useful for Intermittent Fasting. And the High Protein variety does double duty as a recovety beverage.4
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So, OP, the shakes can help with calorie control if you enjoy them and they are satisfying to you. Weight loss is all about calories. Meal replacements don't "do" anything. However you meet your calorie and nutrition goals is up to you. Since you've already made the investment, you might as well tough it out and see what happens. If it doesn't work out (I've tried it more than once and it never worked well for me), there's always regular food.12 -
A few years back I lost really quickly with meal replacement shakes, but I gained it all back super quick because I didn't learn anything about calories, portion sizes, or what foods satiate me etc... I don't recommend them for that reason even if you found one that was nutritionally sound.10
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Not quite the same, but I use protein shakes that are about 120 calories apiece to boost my protein if I plan on eating something that doesn't have a lot of protein (after working it into my calories) because I've found that protein keeps me from being hungry. I have also used them to keep me from being too hungry if I am saving calories for an event later in the evening. I find it hard to use those sorts of things as a true meal replacement, but that's just me. I would definitely check to see how much sugar they have. And protein shakes aren't exactly the same as meal replacement foods, but there's a huge variety of both. I don't like either as a real meal replacement, but YMMV.3
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I keep a protein shake on hand for backup. If I'm out of time and can't meal prep I will grab and go. I agree with the other posters about it's all about creating a deficit and the other comment of it doesn't teach you to eat right.
If you're looking to lose a lb or two to fit in a dress, might be worth a shot?
Diet, water, exercise, sleep...lifestyle change=forever
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Be sure to read the ingredients. There is very little "food" to replace a meal. There are 4-5 kinds of sugar, natural and artificial, several kinds of oil, and a bunch of unpronounceable chemicals. It may be low cal and somewhat filling, but so is a great big mixed salad with with a few ounces of grilled chicken-- and it's all real food!
Plus, it's incredibly expensive.
Just sayin'.3 -
I find such shakes far better option than running out for fast food. I try to have several protein bars and shakes on hand for food emergencies. I don't use them for planned meals though.5
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Be sure to read the ingredients. There is very little "food" to replace a meal. There are 4-5 kinds of sugar, natural and artificial, several kinds of oil, and a bunch of unpronounceable chemicals. It may be low cal and somewhat filling, but so is a great big mixed salad with with a few ounces of grilled chicken-- and it's all real food!
Plus, it's incredibly expensive.
Just sayin'.
Food is mainly made up of fats, carbs and protein. What you described sounds exactly like food.3 -
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I find such shakes far better option than running out for fast food. I try to have several protein bars and shakes on hand for food emergencies. I don't use them for planned meals though.
I never did the fast food thing, but I'd eat whatever was on hand at work or grab a muffin for breakfast, even knowing they were bad choices that wouldn't be satiating for me. One thing that helps, although I don't like them as regular meals, is having something planned that I can just grab and which is easy. I actually like Soylent for this (it's bland, which I like sometimes -- if I have to work and eat at the same time I like something that just feels utilitarian, although I think my liking for it is weird and likely not something others would necessarily share). I also like a protein bar or a plain yogurt with some berries and cut up veg, whatever seems satisfying for you. I could see using Slimfast this way if it worked for you, although for me it wouldn't be particularly satisfying.1 -
Sure did help! Made me realize they made me hungry and I needed a real answer. CICO!1
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When I first came on mfp in January, I had just started with slimfast. I had never dieted before, and I was intimidated by calorie counting and foods scales. I figured I'd try the shakes for two weeks and decide from there. For me, the shakes seemed like a good way to start if you didn't have a clue what you were doing. Within those first two weeks, I got a good scale and gradually I started learning how to count calories. Now, I would much prefer to eat my meals than drink them. But I think if it helps you get started, then go for it. It's better than doing nothing or feeling too overwhelmed with calorie counting and logging and quitting.6
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I've never used a meal replacement shake. I've tried protein shakes or bars in the past for breakfast. I would recommend eating real food that will be more filling and mentally satisfying. Something about drinking my calories isn't as satisfying as eating for me. I also agree with some of the posters above that you should try and eat real food in the beginning at least so you can learn the correct portion sizes and which foods are more filling. I think that these shakes can be good for someone on the go here and there. However using them everyday doesn't seem like a long term solution.1
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They're useful mainly as a replacement to, solid foods when; having oral surgery & a great emergency/nonperishable meal if, you're ever in; a natural disaster & don't have, access to; enough food!
I drank them after, getting my; wisdom teeth removed & for added variety, I even; ate baby food! I stocked up, on them & soup cans before; Hurricane Sandy!0 -
I tried them and also a different protein shake and both of them made me seriously constipated. It probably doesnt do most people that way but I just cant drink them for that reason. I do better with just almond milk, fruit and cottage cheese as a shake. Just FYI.0
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I have a protein shake or bar sometimes for lunch. If you're eating something it's still a meal, if you have a hard time staying in your calories consider skipping a meal altogether0
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When I first came on mfp in January, I had just started with slimfast. I had never dieted before, and I was intimidated by calorie counting and foods scales. I figured I'd try the shakes for two weeks and decide from there. For me, the shakes seemed like a good way to start if you didn't have a clue what you were doing. Within those first two weeks, I got a good scale and gradually I started learning how to count calories. Now, I would much prefer to eat my meals than drink them. But I think if it helps you get started, then go for it. It's better than doing nothing or feeling too overwhelmed with calorie counting and logging and quitting.
Yeah, I sort of did the same thing with Lean Cuisine. Portions were small and it took some getting used to, but it served as an intro to calorie counting.0 -
"I started drinking slim fast I was wondering if it helped anybody"
You drinking slim fast , hasn't helped me at all.
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BiggDaddy58 wrote: »"I started drinking slim fast I was wondering if it helped anybody"
You drinking slim fast , hasn't helped me at all.
Amazing.
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jEsSiE2350 wrote: »I have a really hard time with my weight so i just started slim fast has it help anybody whit the meal replacements shakes
The only thing required to lose weight is a calorie deficit, and that can be done with real food instead of Slimfast shakes. In fact, the word "Slimfast" is just a silly sales gimmick to get people to buy their product.
The shakes will work only if you stay in a calorie deficit, so why use the shakes at all? Just plan out your meals, weigh your food, log everything you eat, stay in a calorie deficit and you will lose weight.3 -
I did a medically supervised ultra low calorie liquid diet back in 1988. I gained it all back within a few months. Same with every other "magic solution" I've tried. I'll occasionally have a smoothie or a protein bar instead of a meal if I'm running late, but using something like Slimfast as a regular meal replacement isn't teaching you anything about portion control, food choices, or CICO.2
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I haven't tried slim fast, but I've tried other brands of protein shakes and bars. They are handy in the morning after I've used my bike for an hour and don't have time when i'm travelling to work for a sit-down breakfast.1
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As a bariatric patient that has primarily liquid dietary fulfillment, I can attest to the fact that having a quality shake habit is just as viable as anything else. Personally, if I was able to, I'd use a product like Soylent over SlimFast... I'm currently waiting for the cost of the ketogenic version to go down.
Some may dismiss me because I've had WLS but the reality is, prior to surgery, you do the shake thing too, to prep weight loss and monitored meal control. I did 2-3 protein shakes a day with one lean dinner for about 7 months prior to surgery. Yes, it did work for weight loss. I'm 4 months out from surgery and still maintain much of the same habits, though eat more "solid" foods now (what I can anyway haha). The biggest take away is that when you decide to transition into chewing over drinking again, you have to make sure you measure or use items that are pre-measured and stick to your calorie intake needs.
Surgery or not, people tend to get stuck when they stop paying attention. If SlimFast gets you started on the right foot for monitored intake and scheduled meals and helps you keep accountable to what you're trying to do, go for it. Prior to surgery, using things like SlimFast on a somewhat regular basis did help me lost over 100lbs. I just happen to be an uber fatty that went on to have surgery. If you want to chat at all, just holler at me, I can probably give some good insights for the shake life
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That stuff is not really better than over-processed junk food.
Make some vegetable soup with chili. You can have decent quantities and it's much better for you.
I had a slim fast shake once and it was not very nice and did not even keep me full. Eat some proper food. 0 -
I've been on SlimFast since March 6th. So far I've lost 8lbs. I'm planning on phasing out of it the last day of April....but I will continue controlling my calorie intake AND I think I'm going to continue with one shake a day for breakfast.0
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i know someone drinking it she is losing weight each week but
she really could do the same just cutting down a little of her normal food.
she has heard of mfp but torture seems to be easier and more expensive.0 -
Some people will drink a protein shake for breakfast instead of eating. I don't think I have ever heard anyone call that torture. Is there a whole lot of difference than if someone chose to drink a Slimfast or some other meal replacement?
OP...on occasion I will buy a few shakes such as Slimfast. I don't like to eat until at least after 10 in the morning. If I know that I am not having access to food at that time I will drink a shake. If I have time I make my own shake if not then I will grab a premade bottle out of the frig.
I personally couldn't replace 2 meals with Slimfast on a regular basis but I could probably replace my breakfast with one. Each person is different so it might work for you. You can always try for a few days and see how it goes. If it doesn't work then you can always change.
As far as cost goes...some protein powders get fairly expensive and that is why I don't use it on a regular basis. How you spend your money however is your choice.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Remember...there is no harm in trying it...you can always do something different if it doesn't work. I certainly have tried a lot of different things before I have finally settled in to what works for me (at least for now).0 -
My nutritionist recommend Premier Protien for me. You can get it at Walmart. I get the carmel flavor, it's really good and has 30 grams of protien in it , which keeps me full for hours.0
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My aunt loves it and has lost weight on it but for me. I just could not give up solid food. I just don't like wasting the calories0
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