Slim-Fast
Want to lose weight but not sure where to start? Here's one of diet convenience mainstays.
BACKGROUND
Slim-Fast made it's name with meal-replacement shakes. Dieters with a hectic schedule can just grab a shake or fruit and be good to go. By lending convenience and simplicity to its dieters lives, it has grown its product offering to include bars, snacks, smoothies, as well as a meal plan called Slim-Fast Optima, which provides a healthy combination of complex carbs, protein and healthier fats. For those watching their carb intake, there is a low-carb option and a low-sugar option.
The Slim-Fast plan offers 100 percent of the nutrients your body requires and typically has women consuming 1,200 calories daily. Weight loss is supported by the low-caloric intake. The Slim-Fast plan allows you to use both their products and your choice of nutritious foods to promote healthy weight loss.
PRO
- Convenience of food products for people on the go
CON
- As with all packaged food plans, the cost will be more than if you prepare all of your own meals
DIET and NUTRITION
There are a variety of ways to mix-and-match the Slim-Fast foods with your food choices. For example, a meal plan for someone weighing under 140 pounds would include two Slim-Fast meal items, three fruits or vegetables and one sensible meal. Their meal plan might look like this: Breakfast is a Slim-Fast Smoothie with six ounces of fat-free yogurt. Lunch is a Slim-Fast Shake or Bar, in addition to a whole-wheat english muffin topped with marinara and low-fat mozzarella. Dinner will be your 1 meal with no more than 500 calories. For dinner, divide your plate in fourths- half should be vegetables, one-quarter protein and one-quarter starch, along with a salad or fruit.
While following the Slim-Fast plan, be sure to drink plenty of water and commit to regular exercise.
EXERCISE
The Slim-Fast website has a thorough exercise support system that you can customize to your needs and desires.
CONCLUSION
Slim-Fast is one of the "veterans" in the prepackaged weight loss solution arena. They're popularly known for their meal replacement shakes, but that doesn't mean you are restricted to a liquid diet. Mix and match their products with regularly prepared healthy food, and busy people like you can find healthy weight loss success.
Common Misspellings
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Related Diets: Cambridge Diet, Slim-Fast, Isopure Shakes, Biggest Loser Protein, Living Lean Smoothie, VF Smoothie
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i love the chocolate shakes. i just started today and i've already lost 2 lbs!!
I must say, slim fast is the only thing that has really helped me lose weight. There were times when i got sick of the shakes and wanted to eat real food. i think it helps if you do have a piece of fruit w/ them. it helps crave the chewing sensation that you miss. but it works as long as you follow it correctly.
I also have talked with people who would have a shake then eat a meal. thats not how it works thats why they never lost weight. common sense people.
I don't understand how people can say that they GAINED weight on Slim Fast. People prob are eating the bars like they're candy bars. The point is to eat the shake as a meal, or eat it with a piece of fruit. I just started this yesterday, and wow, the shake really filled me up. I was surprised. I'm looking to lose about 10-15 lbs. I'm excited to see the results :D
Danielle: You should be disappointed in yourself and not the product. You only gained weight when you stopped using the product... So it is you that can't control you eating habits
for those of you who are drinking the shakes and using the bars, you have to eat a healthy snack in b/w eat a small side salad or a boiled egg with the shakes.. or else you will be hungry and resort to eating other junk..
i think that it might work ill give it a try :)
I started using slim fast 6 weeks ago and lost 10 pounds. I went from 120 to 110. I get compliments every where I go. The Rich Brownie bars are my fav. I dont care for the shakes, so I have one bar for breakfeast. one for lunch and a sensible dinner. It just irritates my stomach a little bit but its worth it!!
I successfully completed the slim fast diet and lost 30 lbs, I thought it was great until a few months later. Because I stopped buying the shakes and meal bars I gained back the 30 lbs plus! I am very disappointed and unsatisfied with this product.
i just starting using slimfast and omg i'm sooo hungry all the time! just doesn't keep me full...i'm not a big girl i'm 4"10 and i weigh 118 just need a meal!
I have a problem with diary also. I have replaced cow's milk with soy milk, very vanilla. It is good. Mx it with you shake.
What a great product! there really isn't any other meal replacement diet that has worked quite as well for me as the Slim Fast. The taste is great as well. i also like Slim Script Lifescripts products because you can mix them with milk.
Thank goodness they came out with these other snacking options, I was feeling limited with the shakes.
I've seen Slimfast work for a lot of people. My brother lost 70 pounds drinking the shakes and riding a bicycle. My husband lost 15 pounds just replacing his lunch the shakes. I finally decide to give it a try and I was surprised- they actually taste really good! Wish me luck!
I thought the instruction for dividing the plate in 4 was great. It makes it so easy when making dinner. And I can use it for my whole family.
I like the shakes. Breakfast & lunch- 20 pounds in 6 weeks.
Slim Fast is great! They have been around forever as well so you can trust them more.
SLIM FAST USED TO CARRY AN ORANGE PINNEAPPLE FLAVOR IN THE DRINKS, I SURE WISH THEY WOULD BRING IT BACK! IT HAD A REALLY GOOD TASTE AND I ENJOYED IT!
This slimfast works for me to,i barely started the diet too and i can fill and see the result.
I just love Slimfast! It is absolutely delicious and filling! Great way to stay on your diet!
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