Does Anyone Use Slim-Fast?

February 21, 2007 9:45am CST
I started on the Slim-Fast plan a couple of weeks ago, and I'm pleased with it. I tend to drink the shakes, then have a small, balanced meal in the evenings. Does anyone else use this diet plan? How successful have you found it? Or, do you use some other diet plan, which you have found to be more effective?
6 responses
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
i dont know about slim-fast. do they have a website?
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21 Feb 07
www.slimfast.co.uk Hope that helps!
@lionsong (44)
• Australia
21 Feb 07
I've never used slim fast myself, but I've known a few people who have. The biggest problem seems to be that once you stop using it you tend to gain the weight back. The people I know who have used it either stopped because they lost the weight they wanted or they just got tired of having shakes all the time and wanted "real" food again. I think it is a good choice for someone who doesn't really care what they are eating (ingesting) as long as it's healthy. Also for people who are constantly on the go and tend to miss meals, which causes them to overeat when they do eat.
@Bev1986 (1425)
• United States
21 Feb 07
My daughter drinks the generic version of Slim Fast for breakfast each morning. She's always rushing out the door to catch the bus and doesn't have time for breakfast, so I always have them on hand so that she has something in her stomach each morning. She actually likes the generic ones better than the Slim Fast ones... she said they aren't as strong....
@babyjane (1390)
• Philippines
8 Mar 07
1. Drink water Water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off longer term. Water acts as an appetite suppressant by keeping your stomach full and fending off dehydration which can lead to false cravings/hunger. Water also helps your body metabolize stored fat by helping the kidneys flush out waste. When you don't drink enough water the liver which works to provide stored fat for energy helps the kidneys eliminate waste and becomes less effective at metabolizing fat. Drinking water ice cold burns about 62 calories a day. Your body has to work to raise that waters temperature to your body's temperature. This equals around 430 calories per week. 2. Eat regularly This means eating 5 times a day and the most important meal is breakfast. Make sure you fuel your body first thing in the morning to avoid hunger pangs later in the day. When you eat 5 times a day you will never feel hungry, make sure the total calories consumed are sensible and don't over eat in any of the meals learn portion size control! 3. Eat lots of fibre Eating adequate fiber foods to help keep things moving through your bowel. And like water, fiber rich foods bulk you up and make you feel fuller for longer. Fibre is found only in plant foods our bodies cant digest it to so it simply goes through the body. During the elimination process it cuts calories consumed by attaching to protein and fat that you eat along with it removes that as well In addition, high fiber foods are typically low in calories and filling, so you are reducing your calorie intake overall. Good fibre foods include: strawberries, apples, figs, chickpeas, potatoes, (with skins) broccoli, brown rice, beans, bran and nuts. 4. Consume more good fats There are good fats and bad fats Good fats provide you with essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) needed for normal reproduction and growth, as well as for production of prostoglandin, a hormone like compound that regulates blood pressure, prevents blood clotting and lowers the risk of heart disease. For example, the reason oily fish is a great food stems from the fact that the essential fatty acids which it contains can actually help your body burn fat more efficiently and protect against disease. Get at least three portions of oily fish a week with Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines being good choices. 5. Get plenty of quality protein Quality protein is an effective weight control tool because of the satiety factor and its ability to keep you full for longer periods. It also balances out carbohydrates by preventing insulin spikes that cause energy loss and sugar cravings Protein helps to maintain muscle mass which is important in the fat burning process. Good choices include: Fish, shrimps, Low fat cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, skimmed milk, egg whites, s Weight gain is caused by consuming too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrate, protein or fat. 6. Carbohydrates can help you lose weight Don't believe what you read about carbohydrates being bad for you, they can actually help you lose weight! A diet containing good carbohydrates such fruits and vegetables, wholegrains and moderate in fat and calories, will result in weight loss Good carbohydrates will also help you combat hunger pangs as they are slowly realized into the body. When eating carbohydrates eat them "from the earth" with no refining or processing. These include whole grains, vegetables; fruits and beans. Sensible weight loss If you have read the above you will see that it is not the food group, but the quality of the food in it that's important for fast weight loss.
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
I already tried many pills, but the most effective pills that I've take is the one they claim purely herbal. I'm not sure bout that thing but what im sure of is that I really loose weight a lot just taking those. This is from china and the name is ZHEN DE SHOU, I just don't know if that was available there. and I also don't want to recommend that pills to you cause I'm not sure if that will cause you any trouble like any other diet pills effect.
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• China
21 Feb 07
Once I tried "no supper",it's painful but it did work. I lost 10 pounds within 4 weeks.But I couldnt hold on at last, my appetite was too strong to control... good luck to you
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