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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 21 of 27, 525 total comments)Caroline
Okay, just took my first shot this evening around 5pm, after dinner. Within in ten minutes, I got this weird feeling in my stomach. Not uncomfortable, but just a a full feeling. Unbelievable! Its 7PM now and usually I will start binge eating. But I have no desire to even eat. I am sooo excited about this product! Will definitely write back in a week to let you know how things are going. So far, hooray to Slimshots!!!
posted Sep 15th, 2008 9:00 amgloria
These are "the bomb"! I never had a weight problem until early 40's. Then put on 35 lbs. Have tried it all--corti-slim, advocare, usana, weight watchers, jenny craig. Slim Shots work--I don't wake up thinking about how I'm going to lose weight today! I'm not constantly thinking about food, especially later in the evening and on weekends. I am in control, cravings under control and along with exercise, I've lost 3 lbs this first week. Only tough thing is the taste. Do what you have to do to get it down, and have something ready to chase it with! I've only taken them for a week, but have no doubts about this product and how it works!
posted Sep 15th, 2008 9:00 amKerri
This did not work for me at all, unfortunately. My appetite was the same as without the product.
posted Sep 15th, 2008 9:00 amKate
The good and the bad: Bad first: HATE THE TASTE. Maybe I'll get used to it but the flavor is so so nasty and leaves a horrible after taste. I always have to chase it with something. The Good:it actually works!! My mom and I both use it and it works really well. No feeling like I need to snack or eat more than I have. I am always satisfied.
posted Sep 15th, 2008 9:00 amlaurie
Because with Alli you are only allowed so many grams of fat per meal. I don't know how many are in this product because I haven't tried it yet but if it is over the amount you will have a leaky oil accident in your pants, trust me!
posted Sep 11th, 2008 6:18 pmsally
ASPARTAME! The product is working subtly for me as an appetite suppressant but I am concerned after reading the comments about aspartame. I have experienced headaches and not I guess I know the cause. They need to remove the aspartame because it sure doesn't help the taste anyway. The putrid sweetness in not good. I will be more excited to continue this when they remove the aspartame.
posted Sep 11th, 2008 6:18 pmsally
This product works. Too bad the idiots put freekin ASPARTAME in it. It will make you sick. Come on! It's not like the ASPARTAME putrid sweetness tastes good. Come out with new slim shots WITHOUT ASPARTAME POISEN in them and you will have something.
posted Sep 11th, 2008 6:18 pmElise
After reading all of these comments, I have to agree with Kat's the most. I, too, have tried EVERYTHING under the sun to lose "that last 10 pounds." Some diet aids suppress the appetite for part of the day, but still leave me ravenous in the evening, or if I use them too late, they would keep me up at night. I exercise almost daily but my downfall was getting the munchies in the evening and eating everything in sight, sabotaging all my hard work in the gym! So here is what I have found with SlimShots: I am only on day 2, but I LOVE THEM. First of all, I do NOT get why everyone is saying they taste so bad - they taste fine! Kind of a semi-sweet vanilla milky taste, which, to me, actually tastes good. No biggie. Small price to pay if you need help in controlling your eating!! Because that is exactly what it does - I use to eat almost non-stop from about 5 p.m until I went to bed. Last night I didn't even THINK about food and feel the same way tonight. I took one this morning around 7 a.m., another around noon, then had a sandwich, and have felt full since (it's now almost 5 p.m. and I don't feel the least bit hungry). If this can help me cut out hundreds of unnecessary calories each night, and I'm exercising, then I KNOW I will drop some pounds. So my vote is -- SlimShots is AWESOME, love it, love it, love it. I don't see ANY negatives so far.- Good luck everyone!
posted Sep 11th, 2008 6:18 pmChristen
I'm guessing that you can't use them with Alli b/c Alli prevents your body from absorbing fats/oils, and the shots are all oil, which would lead to some VERY nast side effects (treatment responses, as Alli calls them). GROSS. I'm just wondering if anyone had such side effects w/ slim shots--my tummy is very sensitive.
posted Sep 11th, 2008 6:18 pmKrazyCatLady
Shannon, the customer service reps at Slim Shots, don't really have a clear as to why. Their "professional" answer to me was "Call your doctor". If the people who sell the stuff can't answer a question about something that is posted on their website, I am not sure if I want to use the stuff. A friend of mine who is a registered nurse, said it is probably because of the oils in Slim Shots, but I use it with Alli with no problems. The fat grams are not enough to cause any nasty treatment effects.
posted Sep 11th, 2008 6:18 pmShannon
Other than the bad taste this product does really work. The website says this product works with all other products except for Alli. Does anyone know why?
posted Sep 8th, 2008 7:01 pmMegan
I absolutely love this product. It has been my saving grace. I have been struggling in a deep depression over my weight for a very very long time. Nothing would ever work and I always needed something to help me kick start the weight loss to get motivation to work out. Slim shots did that for me. I don't know what I would do without this product. I have my confidence back and am actually exciting about getting back into the dating scene with my regained confidence. I hope they never ever take this product off the market!!!
posted Sep 8th, 2008 7:25 amvictoria
I've been taking them for 2 weeks and am quite happy with them. I still eat but not as much. Remember you still have to eat just as the plans states in its pamphlet. I have mine chilled and the flavor is tolerable. Obviously some are not happy with the taste... remember your doing this because everything else has made it to your lips. As well as mine. I love them because they do what they said they were going to do.
posted Sep 8th, 2008 7:25 amJaie
I've been taking these for about a week and they do seem to work. I take one around 11:00 a.m. - it seems to decrease my appetite for several hours. It may be a matter of taste or opinion, but I think they taste horrible, you need to have something with strong flavor right after (pop, gum, etc.).
posted Sep 5th, 2008 8:26 pmdaisy
has anyone actually lost weight using slim shots + regular exercise?? if so, how much did you lose and how long did it take to lose?
posted Sep 5th, 2008 8:26 pmKrazyCatLady
Does Curves, still discourage working out more than three times a week?
posted Sep 4th, 2008 8:23 amShelly
1st Day...Took 1 at 9 am in coffee (tasted bad) took second one at 11am alone and was tolerable. Hey, if it works I can tolerate anything in that small of a quantity. I lost 6 lbs overnight. CRAZY! I was urinating all day long. So I am sure it is water weight. I think it curbed some of my appetite. I did eat less and didn't snack.
posted Sep 3rd, 2008 8:57 amKrazyCatLady
Julie, I couldn't agree with you more. The taste is strange and it stays with you all day, but what a small price to pay! My appetite is kept in check all day, and coupled with Alli, I am losing inches like crazy!
posted Sep 2nd, 2008 10:02 pmIsabelle
I just bought the slim shots and it's been 2 hrs and I already feel the effects of fullness I have tried some really strong suppressant and the slim shots seems very effective.
posted Sep 2nd, 2008 10:02 pmjulie
great product---terrible taste. the texture is disgusting and yes, you continue to taste it for awhile, but it works so well it's worth it. i follow it with a bite of something crunchy, like a triscuit, and that REALLY helps. i haven't snacked or cleaned my plate in 2 days!! yay!
posted Sep 1st, 2008 8:32 am