Slimfast 14 day challenge/ diet

love_jones21
love_jones21 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 17 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello everyone !
I recently started the 14-day slimfast challenge. So far I am impressed with the good taste of the products and how I am surprisingly satisfied at times. I am known to be a big eater.

I was just wondering if anyone else is practicing this diet and what are your experiences,tips, and status.

Thank you :) happy dieting !
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  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    I couldn't do it. I like my food too much.
  • love_jones21
    love_jones21 Posts: 7 Member
    That's why I am glad it's only 14 days . I am going to try the bar today . But a bar goes so quickly :/
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Good luck, hope you don't crash on day 15.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    I have tried SlimFast and had to white knuckle it until the next meal. It left me cranky. I eat regular, everyday food and had no problem losing weight.
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    I'd also like to know what your plan is for day 15
  • runner7102
    runner7102 Posts: 5 Member
    edited March 2017
    Got to echo the comments of those prior to me who are asking why anyone would following a diet that has meal replacement drinks? It doesn't make sense in the long term and not even healthy in the short term. Counting my macros for the first time I am surprised at how I can over eat with sugar, especially since I thought I was someone who managed sugar intake well. I would suggest people learn about foods and the impact they have on their weight and health.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    What happens after day 14...
  • amyepdx
    amyepdx Posts: 750 Member
    RunRutheeRun wrote: »
    What happens after day 14...

    Most likely like after day 4...
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    I did that a few years ago.

    Actually managed to stick out the 14 days and lost a nice amount. Felt miserable. On day 15 I binged.

    OP, if you want to do this, it's on you. But please start planning how you're going to deal with food once you stop with the slimfast. Because that weight will come back faster than you like and it will bring friends.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    The point people are dancing around is that the 14 day slimfast diet, or any _______ diet, is not a long term way of eating, so it really is not helpful as a short term way of eating. Part of the "diet" process should be learning how to eat once the weight has come off and doing these short term things don't teach the essentials of how to eat properly. You would be better served to think about what the slim you would eat, and incorporate that kind of food into your diet now, just at reduced quantities. Far better to do that now than to lose a few pounds over two weeks and gain them back once the 14 days is up. Plus, you'll hate the 14 days far worse than if you ate normal food for those days, just at reduced quantities.

    Good luck
  • love_jones21
    love_jones21 Posts: 7 Member
    I understand what everyone is saying towards the long run- it is very true. I guess I started the slim fast 14 day as a motivation. There have been soooo many times I start watching what I eat and fall through. So, i guess my thought process was to start with this plan, see good results and get motivated. After feeling excited about losing something for once in my life then i would look into the long term of better eating. I know I will not buy slim fast products for the rest of my life. But i guess im using it as a motivator.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    If it works, then great. We all have to learn what works for us as individuals, just so much diet related is BS and scams that it gets confusing when it really is simple. I've tried slimfast in the past and hated the taste.
  • love_jones21
    love_jones21 Posts: 7 Member
    The taste is much better now. i hated the taste in the past too. Like I said, I know this is not a long term thing, but I overwhelm myself sometimes with the long-run that I discourage myself before I start..
    So, like i said, I know it wont forever "work" but i think it is building good habits for me: logging (which i havent done consistently before, working out, and sticking to something) After getting this down, I feel like I can be a real dieter that can lose on her own :)
  • defydodds
    defydodds Posts: 1 Member
    love_jones21 wrote: »
    The taste is much better now. i hated the taste in the past too. Like I said, I know this is not a long term thing, but I overwhelm myself sometimes with the long-run that I discourage myself before I start..
    So, like i said, I know it wont forever "work" but i think it is building good habits for me: logging (which i havent done consistently before, working out, and sticking to something) After getting this down, I feel like I can be a real dieter that can lose on her own :)

    I'm starting off with slimfast tomorrow with the same thought process. Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • cdkelly
    cdkelly Posts: 101 Member
    Oh and by the way I really like the slim fast advanced nutrition caramel latte drink. I eat pretty healthy every day food now but I like to have that drink as a snack. I blend it up with ice and it's a great afternoon pick me up that tastes like a healthier version of a frappuccino. Yum.
  • kristikitter
    kristikitter Posts: 602 Member
    I remember trying (and succeeding) on Slimfast years back to shed the freshman fifteen, but I tried it again a few years later and lasted about two days. I just had headaches all the time and wanted something to chew... so of course, in went the lovely salty crisps and the lovely sweet chocolate bar...
  • love_jones21
    love_jones21 Posts: 7 Member
    cdkelly wrote: »

    I do remember it was significant enough for me to feel super encouraged and motivated and it was such a good decision I made.

    Glad to hear a positive side! I appreciate both sides, I know those who are more technical is because they are more serious dieters. I hope to get there in the future. but for now my story is like yours cdkelly, hoping to see great results

    Thanks so much :)
  • jessiferrrb
    jessiferrrb Posts: 1,758 Member
    as a jumping off point i don't think it's the worst idea in the world, especially if it's got you being more mindful and thinking of a plan once you're done. if you're logging and know your stats and goals it could be an easy transition on day 15. i think a lot of people are just concerned because we see a lot of crash and burn after restrictive eating plans or xxx diets are over or blown by binges etc.

    there are only 9 people where i work and at any given moment someone is trying a new diet. a month of paleo for one, a gluten free phase for another, no refined sugar for the one in the corner, and a strict elimination diet by the boss just for funsies. right now one of my coworkers is starting a juicing / smoothie plan. my observation has been that while most think that they are in for a 'lifestyle change' it ends up being more of a fleeting interest. i actually think that, when done with forward thinking, diets with a shorter time span can be more effective.

    so, good luck! and get planning ;)
  • YvetteK2015
    YvetteK2015 Posts: 654 Member
    I used to live on slimfast when I worked before I got sick. I worked so much that I never really had time to make food so I would pop open a can for breakfast...only had 30 minutes for lunch so I would pop open another can. I probably would drink 4 shakes a day and a very very small meal. I was a size 0 back then.

    After I gained all my weight, I tried doing slimfast so many times, but I was so hungry all the time. It just wasn't going to work at this point in my life.

    But if it does help to motivate you, and you do lose some weight, then great. Just make sure that when you are ready to go off slimfast you are ready to start logging everything you eat so you don't gain back what you lost. I'm for anything that will jump-start the motivation that will keep you going.

    I hope you have much success.
  • Miz_T
    Miz_T Posts: 150 Member
    I used to love the taste of them but I tend to revert back to old habits so I just try to be a bit more disciplined with my food choices. What works for some doesn't work for all, unfortunately. #fatgirlpreach #lovemyfood #junkfoodjunkie4life #aworkinprogress
  • jjaebird
    jjaebird Posts: 1 Member
    cekelly, you said exactly what I was thinking. This is my first post, and I felt compelled after reading discussions that sounded critical/negative.

    I used SlimFast years ago and lost the 10 pounds I wanted to lose, rather quickly. For me it put a hard stop to the everyday mindless overeating I was doing. I transitioned back to regular food by gradually cutting down the drinks and incorporating one healthy meal at a time. Good luck with your 14 day challenge love_jones21!
  • love_jones21
    love_jones21 Posts: 7 Member
    edited March 2017
    Guys , just a quick update !
    Everything has been going well thankfully! I am approaching finishing day 5. I feel determined and and consistent. I been running in the mornings (or late nights) and drinking tons of water.
    I know this is not all due to slimFast but the encouragement of the idea of their plan. The products are filling. I did add a Fit&Active meal replacement bar instead of a shake everyday for lunch. I also eat green giant veggies on the side with my bar for lunch.
    Feeling good and hoping to have nice results even if small .

    Thank you all for you discussion!
  • dnteasdale700
    dnteasdale700 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, just wondering what your results were after your two weeks?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    edited April 2017
    Main reason not to do the slimfast shakes: https://labdoor.com/review/slimfast-original

    Literally finished last in terms quality and failed heavy metals testing.
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