July 20th, 2006, 07:13 AM
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Is Slim Fast any good??
I just started today. I wanted to have something a little more substantial for breakfast other than fruit, so I had my first SF today. But as I was drinking it, a co-worker told me that she gained weight on the slim fast plan. And she did the whole 1 for breakfast 1 for lunch, and a sensible dinner thing, which I'm not doing. Should I switch up my plan here or is a shake and some fruit for breakfast okay for me?
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July 20th, 2006, 10:10 AM
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Don't Stop Believin'
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I’ve never heard of anyone actually gaining weight on slimfast. I wonder how honest she is being about her eating habits and her “sensible dinner”. When I’m in hardcore workout mode I make myself a protein shake each morning with a banana mixed in. It has a low carb count and keeps me full for a few hours.
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July 20th, 2006, 10:15 AM
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Killer Snail
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Try Weight Watchers - great program, easy to use.
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July 20th, 2006, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by phillycard
I just started today. I wanted to have something a little more substantial for breakfast other than fruit, so I had my first SF today. But as I was drinking it, a co-worker told me that she gained weight on the slim fast plan. And she did the whole 1 for breakfast 1 for lunch, and a sensible dinner thing, which I'm not doing. Should I switch up my plan here or is a shake and some fruit for breakfast okay for me?
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Why don't you buy a box of Myoplex or another Meal Replacement other than SlimFast?? They are just quick and easy...and not chock full of sugar and fat, and have good Vitamin Profiles. |
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July 20th, 2006, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by NEZCardsfan
Why don't you buy a box of Myoplex or another Meal Replacement other than SlimFast?? They are just quick and easy...and not chock full of sugar and fat, and have good Vitamin Profiles.
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That sounds expensive NEZ. Is it? My wife drinks a Boost. |
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July 20th, 2006, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by phillycard
That sounds expensive NEZ. Is it? My wife drinks a Boost.
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How much do you pay now?? You can go as low as like $1.75 a serving. Much better nutrient profiles than Slim Fast. |
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July 20th, 2006, 11:36 AM
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I eat the slimfast optima meal bars for lunch every now and then. 220 calories says on the box.
Seems to work for me although I lost weight on nutrisystems myself(see thread here).
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July 20th, 2006, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Russ Smith
I eat the slimfast optima meal bars for lunch every now and then. 220 calories says on the box.
Seems to work for me although I lost weight on nutrisystems myself(see thread here).
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Oooooh, not feeling those Russ. I detest meal replacement bars. |
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July 20th, 2006, 03:08 PM
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The Original Whizzinator
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Originally Posted by phillycard
Oooooh, not feeling those Russ. I detest meal replacement bars.
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Chocolate cookie dough is quite good . 
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July 20th, 2006, 05:06 PM
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DJ Roomba
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Look up www.theabsdiet.com
They have a great shake you can have for breakfast. Actually the whole meal plan and exercise routine is great.
I just finished reading the book and the great thing is it details why certain foods and diets don't work. And what exactly different types of fats, carbs, nutrients, etc do. |
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July 21st, 2006, 09:52 AM
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I would drink slim fast for dessert, it's good!
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July 21st, 2006, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Louis
Look up www.theabsdiet.com
They have a great shake you can have for breakfast. Actually the whole meal plan and exercise routine is great.
I just finished reading the book and the great thing is it details why certain foods and diets don't work. And what exactly different types of fats, carbs, nutrients, etc do. |
Good lookin out Louis! That's valuable info! |
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July 21st, 2006, 12:10 PM
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I used to eat the slim fast bars - they were actually pretty decent.
The only shake I could drink was the chocolate ones.. but I quickly got sick of the "chalk-like" taste to it.
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July 21st, 2006, 01:11 PM
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The Kirkland brand from Costco were much better and also cheaper than the slimfast drinks. Not as chalky
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July 21st, 2006, 01:20 PM
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Don't Stop Believin'
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Originally Posted by Ryanwb
The Kirkland brand from Costco were much better and also cheaper than the slimfast drinks. Not as chalky
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I’ll second that. I also use their protein powder. Comparable to stuff you see at GNC and HIHealth, but much cheaper. |
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