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Slim Shots
Appetite control without side effects.
BACKGROUND
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If you're looking to curb your appetite, now you can take a shot. Slim Shots triggers the body's natural appetite control mechanism, also known as the ileal brake, satisfying users for long periods of time and in turn, allowing them to eat less, without sacrificing or depriving themselves of tasty foods. You can drink Slim Shots by itself or mix it with your favorite food or drink.
For the best results, you take two shots a day (20 calories each) the first week, then after that, just once during breakfast. Slim Shots is supposed to start working a couple hours after you take it. It has no stimulants, so there are no jittery side effects.
The company rightly advises that you need to do Slim Shots in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise.
PRO
- The Slim Shots website offers clinical studies
- It doesn't act like a cure all, stating that you need to live a healthy lifestyle as well
- Convenient cups travel with you
- No side effects
CON
- Slim Shot is not FDA approved
- There isn't a clear and concise idea of how it actually works, doesn't give specifics about how the ingredients affect change
- Each shot contains 20 calories
- Ingredient Phenylalanine (50% of aspartame), can have dangerous effects for diabetics and those with ADD/ADHD
- Should not be taken by those patients with PKU
INGREDIENTS
Slim Shots contains natural oat, palm oil, artificial vanilla flavor, sweetener, aspartame (Phenylalanine) and beta carotene color.
Phenylalanine makes of 50% of aspartame, an artificial sweetner commonly used in diet products. ADD/ADHD patients and diabetics may experience negative side effects as a result of consuming this ingredient. Those with PKU, or at risk for PKU, should avoid Phenylalanine as it can cause brain damage or even death.
EXERCISE
Unlike many other supplement websites, the Slim Shots site gives relatively in-depth nutritional advice. The exercise advice is very rudimentary: Commit to work out three times a week for 30 to 45 minutes. It also advises that you join a fitness class or devise a home workout routine that incorporates both aerobic and strength training.
CONCLUSION
The editorial tone on the Slim Shots website doesn't lead you to believe that the company is in the snake oil business. There are clinical studies posted, and good advice about how you should eat and exercise. Even though the language is not over-hyped, there still is some question as to how Slim Shots actually works.
Ultimately, it's up to the consumer to decide if it's worth, um, a shot.
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User Feedback
(Page 19 of 27, 525 total comments)justine
LOVE IT. Two a day and you willvnot even be hungry. you will eat less. The tase is FINE! You would not want to drink a glass of it but a sip is not a big deal for the excellent benefits!!!!
posted Nov 24th, 2008 5:56 pmJacqui
I was actually suprised... In a good way :) I mixed it in with my honey/nut oatmeal and didnt feel hungary for the next 4 hours. Im usually pretty good with lunch time so I take a shot with breakfast and a shot in my coffee around 4pm before I head home. Its been 2 days and going strong..
posted Nov 18th, 2008 9:17 amVL
It is great! It really works because if I eat too much during the day, I will feel slightly nauseated and won't want to eat anything more. The thought of more food just makes me feel sick. Then the nauseated feeling goes away and I can gauge my eating better next meal so that I do not get nauseous. I am not one to boast about anything diet-like but I haven't found anything else as effective and I am a big snacker! If I do find myself entertaining a late night snack that would break my caloric intake for the day, I'll be able to stop and ask myself if I really want it and am I really hungry. Usually, it is no and I don't feel the urge to eat those bad snacks before bed! :-)
posted Nov 17th, 2008 10:14 amaisha
i think people need to get over the taste of this stuff,bse for some reason i like the taste of slim shots. i put one shot in my tea every morning and i have used it for a month and i like what its doing,coz theres a definite change in my apetite.people have done or used worse things for weight loss so get over yourselves.
posted Nov 13th, 2008 12:45 pmNat
Has not surpressed my appetite and the taste and smell of these things is simply UNREAL! What was I thinking? I agree with the reviewer above. Why didn't they just put this in pill form? Live and learn.
posted Nov 11th, 2008 9:44 amChuckySue
Bought them last night after reading reviews. Have had 2 today. Shot 'em both - nasty taste, but I totally skipped my afternoon snack craving today. That fired me up. I'm doing lunch and evening because the evening is my bad time.
posted Nov 10th, 2008 6:13 pmAmy
Taste horrible in coffee, i had to mix with practically a whole pot to finally choke it down. I Will definatly be just doing it like a shot here on out. Does seem to help with hungar.
posted Nov 10th, 2008 11:27 amSomethings Gotta Give
I just purchsed slim shots liquid today. I have note tried it yet, due to the fact that I just stopped taking Slimquick. That did not work to well for me. I am a little concearned about the Phenlalanine. I will decide in a day or two if I will try this or take it bak to the store.
posted Nov 9th, 2008 7:01 pmRebecca
I like them so far i've only taken them 2 days but I happen to like the taste it taste nutty like one person has put it. Its worth it because it does curb my appetite. And with diet and exercise I'm sure the results will be promising.
posted Nov 8th, 2008 10:00 amKristi
I am a 36 yr old mother of two, ages 3 & 4. I am the typical mommy who has, for one reason or another, let herself go. It's a shame and I'm so ready to do something about it. This isn't me and I need to find myself again!
posted Nov 8th, 2008 1:00 amMy mother had the slimshots and didn't give them a chance. She gave them to me :) This is my first day taking them. I had one with my lunch and one with my dinner. (I'm an afternoon & late night snacker so I chose to do it this way instead of breakfast & lunch) I can honestly say that I CAN tell a difference. It was one of those things that you just don't think about until you realize your not reaching for a snack when you normally would have. I'm not even craving a snack or wanting one just because. I still feel full and it is almost midnight. I'm going to keep trying them to make sure it's not just my mind playing tricks on me but I have to say, if this is really working then it is truly amazing. I learned with the second shot that I need to hold my nose and drink about 5 swallows of water after it, before letting go of my nose! That does the trick for me. When your desperate for help you WILL drink anything that works...no matter how bad it tastes! Taste alone is definitely not a reason to stop taking this. It's not THAT bad. Granted, it could be better :)
Debbie
I can't believe something other than chemo (yes, I had chemo) can supress my appetite. This product does.
posted Nov 6th, 2008 7:25 pmsonya
The slim shots taste absolutely AWFUL! They remind me of castor oil. After you finally get one down without gagging, you're left w/a blotted feeling - which is probably its secret to making you "feel" less hungry! Just eat grilled meats, raw and steamed/grilled/microwaved veggies, drink lots of water/green tea ane work out at least 3xs a week.
posted Nov 4th, 2008 3:31 pmJanette
Ok, its been 2 days and these shots are really working! I am hardly hungry and I can feel my clothes fitting better. I lost 5lbs so far. It might be water weight but who cares. I love them so far and I am going to keep going with them and see how much I can lose.
posted Oct 31st, 2008 9:55 amRK
I took my first last night, and my hunger was not effected at all. I took one this morning (three hours ago) and had a bag of baby carrots for breakfast. Now, I am ravenous. So far - I see no evidence that they work.
posted Oct 31st, 2008 9:26 amJanette
I am trying these right now as we speak and they are not so bad. They are actually working and i don't feel hungry at all. They taste a little yucky though.
posted Oct 29th, 2008 12:34 pmMonica
After reading all the reviews on this product, I am considering trying them. Most people seem to be happy. Before I try, can anyone who has taken them answer me a question??? I was wondering if they make you feel bloated? Like you have a lot of air in your stomach or that puffy stomach feeling?
posted Oct 28th, 2008 2:08 pmThanks!!
Robbin
love it. works really well, highly recommend.
posted Oct 22nd, 2008 1:49 amMarilyn
I give this product a Big Thumbs Up and five stars! *****
posted Oct 17th, 2008 8:13 amI am a 51 yr old female who has gone through menopause already and with it, an extra added 25 pounds over the past five years. I have tried everything on the market, to no avail, with the exception of Slim Shots! THEY ARE WORKING FOR ME! I have been using Slim Shots for about two weeks now, and though a bit slow to have an effect for me, I stuck with the product. Lo and behold, they have kicked in this past week, big time! I noticed in the past four days or so, that my appetite is much reduced. I have not experienced ANY ill side effects! I am just not as hungry as before. Slim Shots does not change the taste of food, rather, it really helps one feel satiated, though not full. I would recommend this product most highly! I am going to keep taking it, i.e., give it a chance to work!
vicki
i love slimshots!!!!! i have lost 11 pounds in my 1st wk and a total of 18 pounds. if your healthy and not on any meds i suggest you give it a try you will not be disappointed!!!!!!
posted Oct 10th, 2008 10:50 pmChristina
i bought these a while ago. i will def recommend AGAINST putting this in your food. they taste aweful AND chalky--not a good combo! i think the taste issue really has to do with how sensitive your tastebuds are. personally i'm very sensitive to all fake sugars & can almost always taste them in my food. to get around the taste i try to take it just before i eat a small meal. drinking a slimfast after my shot works pretty well for me, so does eating a yogurt (do NOT mix it in). i really noticed a decrease in my appetite after the first 2-3 days of taking the shot. i'm an evening snacker so i try to take them after 3pm. of course the shot is only as helpful as your diet. YOU HAVE TO MAKE BETTER FOOD CHOIES TO SEE RESULTS! for me adding exercise increased my weight loss, but that's true for just about any diet plan.
posted Oct 8th, 2008 7:34 pm