Slim Fast

i was thinking of starting again- i haven't done it since high school

If you want to do a protein shake, there are lots of better options available. The slim fast has alot of calories for the nutrition it gives you, which is not alot.

You will do better to get one that is no more than 200 calories, a min of 25 grams of protein, very little fat and sugars - maybe 1-2 grams of each.

The Slim Fast has"
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Bottle (295 mL)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Fat Cal 50

%DV
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 600mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 18g
Protein 10g 20%

Check out the levels of fat and sugars!!!!

Better bars are also available; so try a different shake, find a good bar - pure protein are much better than slim fast and do the healthy dinner and I bet you have much better results.

Make a Lifestyle change!!!

Im on it to, haven't been on very long about 3 days.

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If you want to do a protein shake, there are lots of better options available. The slim fast has alot of calories for the nutrition it gives you, which is not alot.

You will do better to get one that is no more than 200 calories, a min of 25 grams of protein, very little fat and sugars - maybe 1-2 grams of each.

The Slim Fast has"
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Bottle (295 mL)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Fat Cal 50

%DV
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 600mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 18g
Protein 10g 20%

Check out the levels of fat and sugars!!!!

Better bars are also available; so try a different shake, find a good bar - pure protein are much better than slim fast and do the healthy dinner and I bet you have much better results.

Make a Lifestyle change!!!

She is doing it as a plan, not as a protein shake

If you want to do a protein shake, there are lots of better options available. The slim fast has alot of calories for the nutrition it gives you, which is not alot.

You will do better to get one that is no more than 200 calories, a min of 25 grams of protein, very little fat and sugars - maybe 1-2 grams of each.

The Slim Fast has"
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Bottle (295 mL)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Fat Cal 50

%DV
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 600mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 18g
Protein 10g 20%

Check out the levels of fat and sugars!!!!

Better bars are also available; so try a different shake, find a good bar - pure protein are much better than slim fast and do the healthy dinner and I bet you have much better results.

Make a Lifestyle change!!!

I couldn't help but notice you left out the vitamin information from your post.
I am assuming it was a mistake so I will post it so people are not misinformed

This is for the strawberries and creme shake

NUTRITION FACTS

Serving Size 1 Bottle (295 mL)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 Fat Cal 50

%DV
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 550mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 18g
Protein 10g 20%
VITAMINS & MINERALS

%DV
Vitamin A 35%
Calcium 50%
Vitamin D 35%
Vitamin K 25%
Riboflavin 35%
Vitamin B6 35%
Vitamin B12 35%
Pantothenic Acid 35%
Iodine 35%
Zinc 15%
Manganese 35%
Molybdenum 30%
Vitamin C 100%
Iron 15%
Vitamin E 100%
Thiamin 35%
Niacin 35%
Folate 30%
Biotin 35%
Phosphorus 50%
Magnesium 35%
Selenium 25%
Chromium 35%

aim for a better (much) protein/meal replacement drink. yes, you may have to blend some of them, rather than grab and go, but it will be well worth it. slim fast shakes are full of sugar and have a TON of ingredients that you do not need.

good luck!

I'm not on the plan, but I bought a case of the drinks as meal replacements for breakfast .

^^ This, on occasion. Every now and then I will pick up some of the shakes, but not often. It's hard to justify the extra expense when I get results that are just as good with "real food". (That's not a dig at anyone who does like the program, just a fact for me. I am a very budget conscience person.)

I have looked at Slim Fast's website in the past, and some of the recipes they have on there (or used to have? It's been a year or two so I don't know what the set up they have now is) were useful when I would get bored. I try to incorporate recipes and strategies from various diet programs into my lifestyle without actually paying for the diet!

^^ This, on occasion. Every now and then I will pick up some of the shakes, but not often. It's hard to justify the extra expense when I get results that are just as good with "real food". (That's not a dig at anyone who does like the program, just a fact for me. I am a very budget conscience person.)

I would assume real food provides more satiety too.

Very true. And ideally, my diet would always consist of well planned, real meals. It's what I am aiming for. I have more energy, and just feel better in all areas when I am active and eating a well planned diet.

There are times when I will go through some pretty extreme ups and downs, and when I sink really low I barely eat anything at all. Having pre-made, grab-and-go types of "food" in the house isn't a perfect plan, but it does make sure I get some sort of nutrition when I am struggling.