FabSwingers.com forum: slimfast

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have decided to use slimfast as a kick start to weight loss. I've become static since losing weight last year, but am regaining my focus. I'm hoping that using it for a few weeks will see some weight move, and give me the momentum over the summer.

First shake this morning, and it didn't taste as bad as I thought it would.

Has anyone had any experience of using slimfast, any tips etc?

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I tried it once and didn't like it at all. Wishing you the best of luck with it though

My weight loss has been very slow over the last few months so I'm about to step things up a bit.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I'd be rubbish in slimfast as I'd still want to eat lol

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I've never been too sure of it as the shakes are 200 odd calories each and you could actually eat a small healthy salad or something for that. I tried it once the same as you but I was always hungry it was awful.

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By *ovemenotWoman
over a year ago

yeovil

I have used it and it worked well for the 1st 2 weeks but I got board x they do a ready made one that's coffee flavour that is lush x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

my grandma used to do it, lost hardly anything, spent a small fortune and then piled it back on when she stopped..

save time n just burn your money

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think all those types of drinks are a waste of money,just eat sensibly,at least then you're not depriving yourself of food

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"my grandma used to do it, lost hardly anything, spent a small fortune and then piled it back on when she stopped..

save time n just burn your money

Or spend it on me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I will not buy Slimskint or Walletwatchers products ever.

They are both the products of a clever marketing man and serve to seperate you from your money quicker than they seperate you from your unwanted timber.

When I feel I need to shed a bit, I cut out bread, eat things that are less than 3% fat and are low in sugar.

It is effective. I just love food too much to keep it up.

That said, I keep it up longer than I would a diet of shakes and child size micro meals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its,a glass of skimmed milk and a multivitamin...nothing more nothing less..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A Whey protein shake is better and cheaper

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think all those types of drinks are a waste of money,just eat sensibly,at least then you're not depriving yourself of food

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

try the new 5-2 diet,a friend has had amazing results with it,and so easy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

tried it in my youth and thought ok nice drink but what's to eat now - really think that diet change is the best way - bet you could consume less calories and in your mind think youve eaten a heap more with a bowl of salad / raw nibbles etc -

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Waste of money and you pile on weight it's a short term fix if you want to loose weight quickly for an event etc but long term it's not the best solution

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been too sure of it as the shakes are 200 odd calories each and you could actually eat a small healthy salad or something for that. I tried it once the same as you but I was always hungry it was awful. "

That sounds to much like common sense. How are slim fast meant to make a profit with people like you about.

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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago

Northampton

What a waste of dosh. Can't beat cooking decent food.. steamed veg, grilled chicken, fish, rice, stir fry, fruit.. tons of stuff out there if you ain't a lazy arse in the kitchen lol. more protein and vitamins than slimshaft too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"try the new 5-2 diet,a friend has had amazing results with it,and so easy"

My kinda diet

5 pies

2 diet s

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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago

Northampton

oh forgot to add... good luck!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Losing weight isn't physical, it's mental. If you think you're not going to enjoy something, then you won't. If you look forward to it and build it up to be something you really want and are going to enjoy, the it makes the whole process a lot easier.

Maybe forget about the focus on weight loss and focus on the things you're going to do to get what you want.

And then, really look forward to doing those things.

Good luck.

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

"try the new 5-2 diet,a friend has had amazing results with it,and so easy

My kinda diet

5 pies

2 diet s

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throw in a scone and youv cracked it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Join slimming world instead...it promotes a healthy eating plan and helps you look ar changing the habits that cause the weight gain. Aparently the mere act if chewing food gets you metabolism working so a liqid diet won't work in the long run, its a quick fix and an expensive one at that. I've lost 4.5 stone since last August and still going strong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As an avid gym goer the whole myth around dieting companies kind of annoys me.

Some work, some are complete bullshit, which are marketed well and lead you to believe they actually do things.

I've heard mixed reviews about Slimfast but to me a little self controll and discipline goes a long long way. Cut out Carbs or minimise them and track your calories on myfitnesspal.com

Remember low calories doesn't necessarily equal healthy.

Good luck

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By *ombshellWoman
over a year ago

islington

"I have decided to use slimfast as a kick start to weight loss. I've become static since losing weight last year, but am regaining my focus. I'm hoping that using it for a few weeks will see some weight move, and give me the momentum over the summer.

First shake this morning, and it didn't taste as bad as I thought it would.

Has anyone had any experience of using slimfast, any tips etc? "

Yes i lost 22lb in just 2 weeks on the slimfast diet. 5 shakes a day and an extra 200 ml of fluid ...

good luck xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes i lost 22lb in just 2 weeks on the slimfast diet. 5 shakes a day and an extra 200 ml of fluid ...

good luck xx

That is seriously good. Congratulations.

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By *ohohoWoman
over a year ago

Up North

First shake this morning, and it didn't taste as bad as I thought it would.

Has anyone had any experience of using slimfast, any tips etc?

Yes i lost 22lb in just 2 weeks on the slimfast diet. 5 shakes a day and an extra 200 ml of fluid ...

good luck xx

Did you keep it of?

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By *ombshellWoman
over a year ago

islington

Slimfast was recommended by the hospital before i had a gatric by pass and yes it has stayed off lol along with the other 12 stone!

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By *ohohoWoman
over a year ago

Up North

"Slimfast was recommended by the hospital before i had a gatric by pass and yes it has stayed off lol along with the other 12 stone!

Wow. Well done x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've (S) lost nearly two and half stone since Christmas through eating right and going to the gym and I must admit, I'm loving the new look!

I've read a LOT about the right nutrition and what to eat and to be honest, I prefer some porridge with berries first thing in the morning to the high sugar Cheerios and toast I used to eat.

I can't imagine slimfast being terribly good for you as its encouraging you not to eat actual food which, if you eat right, is always better for you but if it works for you, brilliant!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First shake this morning, and it didn't taste as bad as I thought it would.

Has anyone had any experience of using slimfast, any tips etc? "

Drink plenty of water, aim for at least 4 pints.

If (when!) you get hungry have a hot drink like a cup of tea or coffee, no sugar.

Keep busy and it helps to take your mind off it.

You can lost half a stone in the first week but it's just glycogen stores. But on the plus side, it makes you feel great and it will give you the boost you want to start again.

Take every day one at a time. Don't think you're doing it for 2 weeks, just concentrate on getting through today.

Good luck!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you all for your posts, and advice. It is just short tern for a week or so to get me focused.

I know long term what I need to do, and last year I did stay to healthy foods etc. And I was running.

I plan to get back to the running, but am trying to protect a long standing Achilles problem.

I will let you know how it goes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't make the shakes the main source of food for weight loss. Diet is ultimately the main thing. The drinks are just a supplement. Just keep an eye on what it is you're eating. Cut out the fats, the sugars and reduce the carbs - that should do the trick.

..all the best bro. Good luck!

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By *qua vitaeWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire/Midlands

Try to cut out as much sugar as you can. Even the low-fat alternative foods have loads of sugar to replace the flavour when the fat is removed.

A friend of mine has lost weight from cutting out a lot of sugar after being diagnosed with type 2 compared when she tried just a low fat diet!

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By *ombshellWoman
over a year ago

islington

"Slimfast was recommended by the hospital before i had a gatric by pass and yes it has stayed off lol along with the other 12 stone!

Wow. Well done x"

cheers hun xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have used it and it worked well for the 1st 2 weeks but I got board x they do a ready made one that's coffee flavour that is lush x "

That's the one i like too

ruby

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Slimfast was recommended by the hospital before i had a gatric by pass and yes it has stayed off lol along with the other 12 stone!

Oh my god, well done you

. I've lost 7 stone with slimming world and I've little bit more to go before I feel ok, unfortunately my insides don't match my outsides yet and I still feel like "that fat girl"

As regards slimfast, I used them once but they seemed to upset my tummy, however, having said that it was at a time where there were only shakes, nowadays there are bars and soups and allsorts. Good luck I hope you do well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

slim fast isnt good for the body

as soon as u stop using it u will balloon in weight

try eating healthy more exercise.

i got 5 stone off me that way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was just going to say something about exercise but I don't know your circumstances. Apologies

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