What am I doing with ULTRA SLIM FAST in my refrigerator? That is an excellent question…one that I ask myself when I glance down to the bottom shelf and see approximately 8 cans of the Ultra Slim Fast in the FRENCH VANILLA flavor....
Pros: Convenient for travel; more nutritious than grabbing a few Oreos. Cons: Expensive in price; obviously artificially flavored; leaves that nasty "metal can" aftertaste.
Summer is almost officially here, so that means plenty of us are taking vacations or are just super involved with everyday life. For most of us, we are too busy to exercise during this time while healthy eating programs are temporarily thrown out the...
Pros: Easy to use and has a lot of vitamins. Cons: Loaded with sugar. Be careful, one has caffeine in it.
Slim Fast Shakes I realize have been reviewed many times, but I am drinking them as part of a weight loss attempt and will review them. I have been drinking them for several weeks and am not going to review the diet plan as yet.
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Pros: Easy to follow diet program, decent taste Cons: a bit expensive
I have been battling a weight problem for many years, and I haven't been able to stick with any weight loss program to loose the weight. My weight problem started while I was still in the US Navy and I just couldn't keep it under control. I guess you...
At least two to three times a week I begin my morning with either the Creamy Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate Fudge Slim-Fast Shake. At this moment it is the Milk Chocolate.
I purchased two cans yesterday at Rite-Aid for $1.19 each and the...
Pros: It really works!! Cons: can be a bit expensive
My youngest daughter gave birth four and a half weeks ago to a healthy baby girl. The weight gain was just a bit above average. My daughter was a mere 125 pounds on her five foot 5 inch frame prior to her pregnancy. She loved wearing the latest tight...
I bring a Slim Fast shake with me to work. I've been doing it since my hectic days as an Emergency Department Nurse. There were days I'd literally be too busy to eat and while I was working 12 hour shifts I needed to take in some kind of nourishment or...
Pros: Great New Flavors! Cons: Make sure it is cold.
Diet drinks for me? Ok now I know what you are thinking..here we go again right? Way wrong! Slim Fast has two new fruity flavors and a chocolate royale that are actually very very good!
After a visit to the doctor for a yearly check up they...
Pros: Convenience, reasonably priced, I think they taste good Cons: Some people don't like them. Can leave you hungry sometimes.
4 weeks ago I decided to embark on a weight loss journey. You see my brother is getting married in a couple of weeks and I figured that 6 weeks would be an adequate amount of time to lose 10 pounds for the up coming event. I decided to toss aside the...
Pros: Easy Form of Nutrition Cons: You Are Always Hungry
You've seen the commercials urging you to join the Slim-fast way of life. Slim-fast has over the years extended their product line to include many different forms of packaged nutrition. The mainstay of their line though has remained the liquid shake....
Pros: Packed with vitamins, convenient, fair price Cons: Chalky taste, residue left on teeth, you can taste the fiber
I should have listened. Everyone said it would happen. I thought, “No, not to me. Never.” Was I ever wrong. All my friends said that after the wedding I would gain those dreaded “Now I’m a married woman” pounds. Sure enough, I’m now the proud owner...
Pros: taste, easy, fast Cons: Not filling, must exercise with it
I just can't stick with the Slim-Fast way of life. I need more for lunch than just a glass of liquid. I don't care how many calories it has in it or how many nutrients I get from it. Maybe I should just take it as a desert instead of a whole meal. ...
Pros: no preparation and tasty Cons: some people do not find them filling
Who hasn't made that New Years resolution to lose weight? I know that I have done it many times. This is an easy program in my opinion. The premise is easy. You drink a shake for breakfast and lunch. You can have a "sensible" dinner.
Pros: Lots of Vitamins and it's temporarily filling. Cons: These shakes can add up financially, plus they don't taste that great.
Ultra Slim-Fast Creamy Milk Chocolate drink is an 11 fluid ounce artificially flavored, shake with 24 vitamins and minerals. The nutritional facts or posted on the can. One can serves 1 person per serving with 220 calories. The total fat per can is 3...
Pros: Great going in.. Cons: .. not so great on the way out.
To get things started smoothly, let me make two things clear:
1) I am not fat. I’m nowhere near fat. I am the exact polar opposite of fat. When I turn sideways, the exclamation "Hey.. where’d he go?" is always quick to follow.
Pros: Tasty, healthy and convenient Cons: Not filling, a bit expensive
I first tried Slimfast Shakes a few years ago when I wanted to lose a few extra pounds. They recommend a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch and then a sensible dinner. Yeah, right! I was so ravenous come dinner time that I would eat double...
Pros: Wide range of flavors, easily available, tasty, convenient. Cons: Really must be cold for best results.
I'm sure all of us at one time or another have yearned to lose a few pounds (or more). I found myself in this boat after having my second child. After trying lots of different products I finally happened upon Slim-Fast. I had been very leery of...
Pros: Uh, I'd rather eat and drink nothing??? Cons: tastes terrible!, expensive, smells like vitamins
I'd love to lose some weight. Really, I would. However, it's not going to happen for me by using Slim Fast Shakes or any other "diet plan". Reason being I've got a couple of metabolic problems. Thankfully, once I'm on the proper...
Pros: Some flavors are terrific, packed with vitamins and such Cons: Some of the flavors aren't so terrific
Slimfast shakes–I know folks whose lips curl and stomachs lurch at the very mention of them. Makes me wonder if they tried one of the two real dogs and gave up. I'll admit, two of the flavors are pretty bad, but some are really terrific. Of...
Pros: Loads of vitamins and minerals. Really quite tasty. Cons: The severe headaches has sworn me off this product.
It is summer time. I run around with my forty-five year old body, now some places smooshy, some places gooshy. Three children and slacking on the exercise can do that.
My eating habits are based on the Fit for Life plan, and I love that this...
Pros: good for an occasional meal replacement, variety of flavors, nutritional value Cons: quick fix for dieters, lends a false sense of hope, price, won't lose the weight for you
When it comes to losing weight, nothing is more appealing to the reluctant dieter than a quick fix. While it may be fun putting the weight on, taking it off is more painful than pulling teeth, or can be when you see the scale remain stagnant even though...
Pros: Some flavours taste good, no-prep, easy meal. Cons: WAY TOO MUCH SUGAR!!!
In the latest Slim Fast commercial a woman says she ‘used to be a junk food junkie’ and that she lost 15 pounds. At the bottom of the screen it says 'results not typical'. So out of pure luck this woman lost 15 lbs., and it turns out she's still a junk...
Pros: Company has slowly recognized the existence of fruit flavours, may work for a crash diet week(end) Cons: Promotes reprehensible tastes and weight-loss habits, overly sweet flavours positively repel me
I never pretended to understand the paradox that is diet-industry foods -- fatty flavours: what's with all those Super Turbo Weight Loss Bar in Rich Fudge Brownie Flavour With Icing things? What's wrong with a flippin' salad for once? ...
Pros: Low calorie, low fat, taste good Cons: Not very "filling"
Slim Fast Shakes
Seen the commercial? A Slim Fast for breakfast, a Slim Fast for lunch and a sensible dinner. Feel great and lose weight, right? Wrong, that is if all you are doing is following this simple eating plan. You need to...
Pros: Helped suppress my appetite and the nutritional stats are pretty good! Cons: Sure didn't taste great to me and the can is an environmental no-no!
When I'm hungry at work I turn into a fire breathing dragon. I'm angry, I'm irritable, and I'm going to stay that way until someone sends food to the dragon! How can I loose weight when I spend the morning munching to keep my appetite under control? ...
I am not overweight I just hate to eat breakfast. Eating after I wake up bothers my stomach but by midmorning at work I would be starving and start to eat cookies, chips or donuts to make my stomach stop growling. I also started to get tired very easily...
Pros: Convenience, decent nutrition, powder taste OK Cons: Taste in cans not good, high in sugar
I'm 6'1", 195, and I have an athletic build. I also work out regularly which keeps the trash weight at bay. Why the hell would I even consider drinking a Slim-Fast Shake?
Pros: Available in a Variety of Flavors! Cons: "Diarrhea, cha, cha, cha!"
... including Strawberry, Chocolate, and Vanilla! Who could ask for more! It just doesn't get any better than this! To think, so many people are wasting their valuable time, money, and energy on diet programs, pre-packaged foods, and exercise machines -...
Pros: Works Cons: Some people are still hungry after the drink.
After having seven children, four which came a year apart, it is needless to say that I was in dire need of loosing weight. Now, first of all, let me remind you that before starting any diet you should speak with your doctor.
Pros: works, easy on your body, simple to use Cons: flavors can be terrible, meal bars are horrible
**This is an overview of all the Slim•Fast products. Because Epinions hasn't provided a section for general reviews I chose the most known product section to post this in...thus the reason for information on Shakes and a little more! When Epinions adds...
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Pros: Easy to drink as you're rushing out the door or pushed for time Cons: You need a really good blender
Let's face it... most of us are too rushed to sit down and eat a well balanced meal three times a day. Because I just keep getting older (I'm in that "forty something" age range) and realize I need to take care of myself better, I knew it was time to try...
Pros: good chocolate flavor Cons: sickeningly sweet, not healthful
Yes, if you are old enough, you will remember there was an old song by The Archies called "Sugar, Sugar." Now I loved the song... but what I don't like is being sold a can of "sugar, sugar" and being told it is a...
Pros: 24 vitamins and minerals. Cons: Must be VERY cold to truly enjoy.
I am not on the "Slim Fast Diet", or any diet for that matter. I am a lazy riser in the morning and almost NEVER have time to sit down for a balanced breakfast. Who does?? In the past, I would skip breakfast and later find myself dragging around the...
Pros: they taste good Cons: they made me gain weight
Maybe it is just me, but whenever I put myself on a diet I get the incredible urge to eat a whole chocolate cake. Something about the word diet just makes sweets so desirable.
I thought the slim fast plan might be something good for me....
Pros: some flavors are really tasty Cons: gets monotonous
Yes, they're more expensive, but they are much better than the mix-it-yourself powders, for several reasons. First, they are so much more convenient.. you can just grab one and go, on your way to work in the morning. Second, they taste a WHOLE lot...
Pros: Better than it used to be, fast, decent supply of most vitamins/minerals Cons: Not a long-term solution, still makes some people sick, fairly expensive
As a rubeunesqe (kinda cool word for FAT) chick, I am all too familiar with most "diet" plans. Little wonder that the SLIM FAST family of products failed to escape my notice years ago when it first came out.
Pros: Well, its got a few flavors Cons: You'll never feel full
Slim Fast Nonsense
This product does one thing for me. It gets me angry. Slim Fast shakes are a blatant attempt to catch the eye of a sweet-toothed person on the go, but is only going to keep you feeling like you are missing out...
Pros: really easy, quick for people on the go Cons: doesn't teach good eating habits
Okay, I need to lose weight -- I hear admitting it is the first step... I have 4 children and over the years I have added 1 pound here and another there (here being my hips and there being my stomach, arms, legs, double chins.... you get the ugly...
Pros: some are tasty, works if you work at it Cons: kinda pricy, doesn't always satisfy my hunger
That was the sound of my stomach growling. Maybe two shakes at lunch is what I need.
I take slim-fast a few times a week more for a supplement to my poor eating habits and low vitamin intake than anything. It tastes decent in my opinion and...
Pros: tastes good and prevents cravings Cons: it's inconvenient to carry the cans around and keep them refrigerated until I'm ready to drink them
My weight situation: I am about twenty pounds heavier than I would like to be eight months after the birth of my third son. I'm finding at age 30, skipping a meal or two just doesn't do it anymore and I need to find a daily diet thing to help me lose...
Pros: It's faster now... Cons: taste, still hungry, need to use it for life
You have seen the commercials. Some skinny woman tells you how wonderful it is to fit into her old clothes again. They show a picture of how she used to look, so you can compare it to her current svelt state. Then they tell you how you can get the...
Pros: Pleasant Tasting, Ease of Use Cons: Gassy gassy gassy
Ahhh, Slim-Fast. The name alone conjures up images of my bikini-clad body carousing on a Caribbean beach, the surf splashing against my firm thighs, hunky lifeguard poised to catch me in his muscular arms should a wave knock my reed-thin body over... ...
Pros: Tastes great, fills one up Cons: Price for the premixed version
History
What does one do when one isn't hungry, but yet knows they need more nutrition than they are currently getting? My husband introduced me to Ultra Slimfast about 10 years ago. I somewhat begrudgingly drank some now and then. I...
Pros: quick, easy, many flavors, nutritional value Cons: not very filling
I am a 21 yr old female in college. I am thin and not trying to lose weight...so why do I use slim fast you may ask? Well because for a woman as busy as I am sometimes in the morning I need something to kick start my day and the four spoonfuls of ready...
Pros: convenient Cons: I drank it and still ended up hungry
Every now and then when the local Pathmark or Acme is having a sale on a 6 pack of Ultra Slim Fast shakes, say a 6 pack for $4.99 and I have a $1 coupon, I will pick up a 6 pack or 2. Why? Because it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Being a typical woman, looking at the media, I felt the need to try to lose weight. I thought Slim Fast, I'll go out and buy it. Well, I bought a case of the stuff, and here is what I endured through that case.
Pros: portable, filling, low-fat- good amount of protein for energy! Cons: must be VERY cold to drink or they taste pretty bad
I decided I would try slim fast shakes in a can again when I went back to work again part-time. I wanted to be sure I was eating breakfast so I wouldn't starve until lunch. Also important to me, was that I didn't eat something with too much fat. It's...
Pros: Easy to grab when you're on the go Cons: Can't stay on this plan forever
Maybe I'm misunderstanding something here, but isn't drinking a 200 and something calorie shake for breakfast and lunch the same as eating the same amount of calories? I was drawn into this diet, if you can call it that, at one time also. They make it...
Pros: Fast and Nutricious Cons: MUST be ICE Cold and Shaken Well!
Because I am under a low-fat diet, supervised by a research facility, my dietician was concerned that I was unable to eat a fast and easy breakfast meal that was well-balanced as well as low fat.
Pros: Rich in fiber; decent in protein; 100% os several nutrients Cons: Availability of some flavors is better than for others; east to get carried away
Since I changed my eating habits in March 2000-- make better decisions about what I eat so I can give my body more of what it needs-- I incorporated Ultra Slim Fast into my daily living. At most places where it is sold I can find it for US$1.19 per can,...
Pros: Good for those who are strong willed! Cons: Not at all filling
After giving birth to my first child in August, I needed some kind of jump start to help me shed the extra pounds in order to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. My mother had tried Slim Fast to get her diet on a good start, and it worked great for...
Pros: portable, discreet size, great for hangovers,, tastes fab, great for weight loss and energy Cons: none
I have been using SlimFast for over five years, and I wholeheartedly recommend this to friends. My favorite form is liquid in a can. Not the juices-based, but the flavor-based (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry.) I make this specific...
Pros: Lots of flavors Cons: Not all the flavors are worth drinking
First things first, I am not on a diet. In fact, I'll most likely never have to diet in my entire life because I have an extremely high metabolism. This aspect of my body is so high that I find it difficult to keep weight on, regardless of what I...
Pros: Easy, fast, tasty Cons: All marketing, no real information
I am more than 100 pounds overweight. Diabetes runs in my family, and that's directly related to obesity. Breast cancer runs in my family, and while that's not directly related to obesity, a healthy lifestyle has been proven to give you less chance of...
Pros: Quick, Easy, Convient, Taste Great, Cons: Not good for huge amount of weight loss, not too filling
We all know, you can not skip meals or your body will store the fat from your next meal, or go into starvation mode. Either way, making it tougher for you to lose weight.
I tried the Slim Fast Plan. Two shakes a day, or a bar. One meal and two...
Pros: some people can stomach it Cons: nasty taste
I'm not "fat" but I do have a few extra pounds I wouldn't mind being without. I'm also concerned about nutrition. A nutritious, filling product would be something useful and interesting.
Pros: cheap, easy to use, tasty Cons: not long-term
I've been overweight pretty much since I entered puberty, and I've tried the cabbage soup diet, the no-fat diet, the no carb diet, slim-fast and even went vegetarian for a while. The only thing that worked for me, without any "side effects" is...
Pros: Taste is not too awful Cons: Can make you ill without warning; not very filling at all.
Should I repeat that? Never, ever, EVER drink these shakes unless you have first poured them into a clear glass. Both my mother and myself have been the unfortunate victims of Slim Fast poisoning. It starts with the can. You check it out. Looks...
Pros: Convenient Cons: Not nutritious, too many preservatives
I keep hearing how healthy Slim Fast is and it's really starting to scare me. People seem to be depending on these shakes and bars as their sole source of real nutrition. The Slim Fast plan includes only one real meal during the day, usually dinner,...
Pros: tastes good, actually works Cons: leaves me alittle hungry
I've tried all kinds of weight loss programs, without success, including just plain diet and exercise and healthier lifestyle. I recently purchased some slimfast powder and thought I'd give it a shot. I love it, it really does work!! I've lost 17...
Pros: ready to drink Cons: you get tired of it, expensive
Both myself and my husband have been on and off diets trying to find the one that fits our lifestyle. Diet after diet left us discouraged. We aren't drastically overweight, but are pudgy here and there and wanted to find something to help before the...
Pros: May convince you to try other brands of diet foods. Cons: Expensive, has an aftertaste, not satisfying or filling.
I'll elaborate on my title in just a little bit; let me simply state here that Slim Fast Shakes in a can are a disappointment in many ways. The following review, though brief, is thorough enough to cover all the major shortcomings of this...
Pros: Quick meal fix Cons: Chemicals don't help you
I had a love affair with Slim Fast shakes. Particularly the Fruit Juice shake mix. I would make fruit smoothies adding bananas, oj, strawberries, ice, etc. to a scoop of the shake mix, whirling it in the blender until thick and icy, and sipping it under...
Pros: Effective for quick weight loss, convenient servings in a can. Cons: Tastes pretty bad, will leave you hungry, nutritionally unsound
My job requires me to pass an annual physical fitness test which includes falling within a certain height/weight ratio. Well, I had let myself slip a little (okay, a lot) and I found myself needing to lose about 30 lbs in 6 weeks... and I did it!
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Pros: got slim fast Cons: got eating disorder and gained most back
Hi. Last summer, I wanted to lose some weight, and a friend told me about Slim Fast. I picked up a 10 pack of shakes and was on my way.
I drank one for breakfast, one for lunch, ate a bologna sandwich on light bread and had about 5 carrots for...
So far, I have only tried the Creamy Milk Chocolate and the Dark Chocolate Fudge--and I only tried those because--guess what??--I got a bargain on them online (I first tried them when more.com was offering a 6-pack for $1, and then got more during...
Pros: Great Tasting! Filling! Fairly Inexpensive. Cons: Not Too Many Flavors That Taste Good.
Alright, I'll admit it...I'm a woman, therefore I will ALWAYS believe I'm heavier than I really am! I've tried I don't know how many diet programs and weight loss products, but it was only when I discovered the old faithful, tried and true Slim Fast...
Pros: Quick, easy, cheap. Cons: Doesn't work long term as a diet.
Last year I started a new job in on-the-road sales. My biggest fear was that lunch would become a regular visit to the drive-through, and I would blimp right up. I was determined to find a way to avoid that.
Pros: quick, convenient, tastes great Cons: no weight loss, not much variety
In the mornings, having a balanced breakfast is usually the last thing on my mind, as I'm usually in a rush to get to class. In the past, I've had a tendency to skip breakfast, starve through class, and gulp down a quick lunch before rushing a work. I...
Pros: Weight Loss at a controlled, steady pace. Cons: Structuring your diet, no more tacos at two in the morning, coming home from the bar!
Missing two meals a day for 22 ounces of Slim Fast may be the fastest way to lose the weight - however, I can't see how anybody could do this to reach their target weight, it just sets you up for starvation failure.
I have tried going on the Slim Fast Diet and I used the Slim Fast Ready to Drink Shakes. I dont know about anybody else, but most of the time I was still hungry. Even if it happened to fill me up at the time, within 20 minutes I was hungry. This does...
Pros: Pretty tasty Cons: More of a crutch than a weight loss aid.
First off let me say that I am opposed to pretty much every diet aid there is out there. I don't like the idea of being addicted to a pill just to stay thin, the same goes for sucking down a slim fast thinking you'll lose weight. You'll notice that all...
Pros: Tastes Great Cons: Did not begin to curb my appetite
I wanted to lose around 8 lbs so I bought a 6-pack of Slim Fast chocolate shakes and I must admit, they are delicious but satisfying? Usually, the only time I have a chocolate shake is with my cheeseburger! After trying to do Slim Fast for one...
Pros: Fast, easy, mostly tasty Cons: High carbs, not too filling.
I recently started a diet and decided to give the Slim Fast line of products a chance again. I had tried the regular shakes before and somehow had managed to gain weight instead of losing any. This time, I have changed diet and exercise ...
I've been drinking these Slim-Fast meal replacement drinks on and off for the past 6 months, mostly when I'm in a rush for a quick breakfast or lunch. These drinks are very tasty and come in a variety of flavors including french vanilla, cappuccino, milk...
Pros: Good nutrition and ease of use! Cons: NONE!!
I have read a few of the reviews here and have noticed a lot of complaining about two things: cost and carbs. I live in the middle of nowhere and grocery prices here are ridiculous. I pay about $8.29 for a six-pack of Slim Fast Optima Ready to Drink ...
TASTE - I've had all different flavors of the Slim Fast shakes and must say that the chocolate ones are by far the best. Get either the Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, or Chocolate Royale... they all taste the same to me. This is surprising ...
Pros: Tastes great! Variety of flavors. Cons: Addicting, tastes TOO good, expensive.
As a weight struggler for many years, I have known quite a few people who diet. Some diets work, some don't. For me, no diets worked. Not even Slim Fast
Slim Fast is a temporary dietary supplement for people who are not very...
Pros: A tasty meal substitute for when you're on the go! Cons: Doesn't teach people to lose weight the healthy way.
I know Slim fast has been reviewed numerous times, but I just wanted to chime in with my opinion. Personally, I like the taste of Slim Fast, particularly the Creamy Milk Chocolate and the Coffee flavored. I remember when I had tried Slim Fast numerous...
Pros: It's a no brainer and easy to take with you. Cons: It's a drink, and you've got to convince yourself it's a meal.
Like everyone else who tries this product, I'm looking for a quick fix. News flash, nothing is a quick fix. Start by understanding that while you will lose weight reasonably quickly on this plan, it's the long slow work of changing your life that might...
Slim fast shakes do not replace any meal. They do not fill you up. I tried this product and I was never full after drinking one shake in place of a meal.
This product is very overpriced. A daily multi-vitamin,mineral,amino acid supplement...
Pros: Tastes nice, contain vitamins and minerals Cons: Expensive, embarrassing, leave you hungry
I'm not overweight and decided to try Slim Fast to try and lose a few pounds a while back. The TV ads were inspiring and they sounded healthy, so I thought I'd give it a go.
The first thing that put me off was having to walk round the...
Pros: Variety of flavors, tastes great! Cons: Lots of SUGAR!!!!
I am not on a diet, but I still purchase and like Slim Fast shakes. I especially like the new Cappuccino Delight flavor over ice. (It's a heck of a lot cheaper than Starbucks!)
While these shakes provide a variety of minerals, vitamins, and a...
When something is advertised on TV, it has to be good, right? Why else would millions of people enjoy it? Especially diet programs... it's like you are drinking the fat away. Well WRONG! The shakes just made me GAIN weight I think.
I tried a can of Slim Fast Friday. My doctor put me on an all liquid diet for medical reasons. Lunch came Friday and I didn't know what to do. I wanted something more than a sugar-based shake or a caffeine-based frozen cappecino. I wanted something...
Pros: Some of the flavors taste pretty decent. Cons: Overhyped and unnecessary.
I tried Slim-Fast for while. Much to my surprise, it was actually pretty palatable. In fact, it tasted just good enough to drink, but not good enough that I had to worry about drinking shakes as an impulse snack (i.e., drinking them in addition to the...
Slimfast shakes, quick easy and convenient..... It is recommended that you have a shake for breakfast and one for lunch and a sensible dinner......once you reach your ideal body weight you can have some breakfast and the shake for lunch... That sounds...
Pros: Like any other diet, it probably works in the short term Cons: Did I mention that it tastes gross?
Diet aids are bunk, to be sure, but Slim-fast doesn't pretend to help you lose weight with any of its ingredients. The premise is that the low-fat, vitamin-pumped shake is delicious and sufficient as a breakfast and lunch; and, of course, you get to eat...
Pros: Tastes terrific, lots of flavors, satisfies the sweet Cons: I would never be able to only drink 2 a day and have nothing else.
What is the Slim Fast plan? It is a weight loss program that includes drinking 2 Slim Fast shakes a day and then eating a sensible dinner. Slim Fast also makes several varieties of snack bars and meal replacement bars.
Pros: Great chocolate flavor, sweet Cons: somewhat expensive
Slim-fast is a delicious, nutrient rich product that is way better than drinking pop for lunch! I am using it as a way to prevent myself from gaining anymore weight after sitting around and studying all the time. I drink one for lunch and it helps...
Pros: Chocolate very tasty, lost 10lbs Cons: Diarrhea, constant urination
Due to a health problem and the sedentary position I was in for almost two years, I went from 115lbs to 180lbs. Last year I tried the slim fast shakes, the chocolate royale.
If you love chocolate shakes, you will love this, I would partially...
Pros: Great taste, conveniently packaged Cons: none
I started drinking Slim Fast a few years ago when I decided to lose some weight and get in shape. Having tried many diets I'm convinced that any and all will work if you keep a healthy frame of mind and EXCERCISE. There really are no tricks that work....
For all you guys out there, this is a review for you. From one guy to another, I can tell you this stuff works. I've heard from some ladies that it taste like chalk and what not. Through my tastes this is false.
According to the Slim Fast diet plan, you drink one shake for breakfast and one for lunch. You then have a sensible dinner. But what is sensible when your starving to death? If you have had nothing but two shakes all day there is no way you'll be able...
Pros: Wonderful taste! Cons: Probably not filling enough for lunch
Or is it impossible to just drink a Slim-Fast shake for lunch? I have tried many times, and I always end up hungry in less than an hour. Don't get me wrong, I love the taste of them (especially the Creamy Milk Chocolate flavor). But I just don't think...
Pros: tastes pretty good Cons: don't help you lose weight
You've seen the commercials where they show a person who has lost 200 pounds in a year and posted on the bottom of the screen it says "results not common".. Hello? Doesn't that prove something to you? That it is very unlikely you will lose weight...
Pros: Fast, convenient Cons: Pricey if used 2x day
Diet products? Call me an expert. Friends, I've tried them all! Unfortunately, the taste of many range tasty to fair to downright repellent. I put Slim Fast shakes in the tasty category.
If you're trying to lose a few pounds, Slim Fast shakes...
Pros: taste good, different flavors Cons: dont always lose weight with it
I tried slim fast for years and my weight was jumping up and down like a yoyo, i lose about 20 go up again, you have to stay on the same thing and not eat to lose what you want, i tried everything i could think of to lose withit, for one to lose they...
Pros: Easy to use, tastes okay Cons: not a good long term plan, I'd rather eat real food.
With a little bit of weight to lose and not much patience the Slim Fast advertising seduced me. Eager to peel off pounds quickly I bought a few shakes.
I had not used a liquid diet food since a teen-age trial run on the original Metracal many...
Pros: Taste great, Cons: Not good for those with certain health problems.
First of all please note that though this product might work wonders for some there are drawbacks to those with certain health problems. This is the reason for my opinion. I have tried this product and found it delicious. Unfortunately I was also...
Pros: Convenient Cons: Not a suitable meal replacement
Slim -Fast ready to drink cans are supposed to be meal replacement drinks in a convenient ready to drink form. I have tried chocolate royale, strawberry, vanilla, and milk chocolate. I am not complaining about the taste, they actually taste pretty good...
I have been on the Slim Fast diet for 3 months now. Two shakes a day, snacks, and dinner. I can honestly say that it works. With its many great flavors to choose from, you replace 2 of them with breakfast and lunch. The best thing is that you can snack...
Pros: Convenient,has a lot of calcium and vitamins Cons: Only half of the flavors are any good, they have a lot of sugar.
Hi,
I have been a faithful Slim-Fast user for years-since they only had it in the powdered form. They have made many improvements as far as fiber,better taste,and some new flavors,but only some I can call improvements.
The shakes in a can are...
Pros: Fast, easy, decent flavors, great for those with little time. Cons: Lots of carbs and sugar, still leaves you feeling hungry.
I like the Slim-Fast shakes mostly because they're easy and not expensive when you consider a shake is an entire meal. I can buy a couple packs of Slim-Fast, and there is lunch and dinner for a whole week. Grocery shopping is a breeze!
Pros: Great tasting, vitamin enriched Cons: doesn't always fill you up
Losing weight is not an easy task for anyone to do. If you have to lose a considerable amount of weight I would recommend a nutritionist, since drinking this stuff over a long period of time can be nauseating. But if you're only looking to lose about...
Pros: easy to use portable Cons: the taste isn't fabulous
I've used this product from time to time. I started using it when they only had one flavor! I know I'm dating myself. This product works if this is the only thing you plan on drinking. When I took it I ONLY drank the shakes one for breakfast one for...
Pros: Quick and easy! Cons: A bit pricey maybe, but hey...I'm a frugal kinda girl!
You betcha=)
I love the Slim Fast shakes and my favorite is the vanilla powdered because I use it as the base to many of my smoothies/shakes...the kids love it too!
I pop it in the blender with some fruit or yogurt...or whatever I...
Pros: none. Cons: tastes god awful, looks worse, smells...well, let's not go there
You've seen the commercials: Linda J. from Florida used to weigh 230 pounds and she just knew she had to lose some weight.Her choice:Slim-Fast because not only does it taste good, it's also good for you.Whatever.I was like many who has trouble with...
Pros: Good if you're in a hurry Cons: Makes promises it can't deliver
Some mornings I am in too much of a hurry to eat breakfast. Normally, I'll sit down with the kids and have a bowl of Puffed Rice and skim milk and half a banana, but some mornings I just cannot motivate myself to get up, and the hubby does the kid duty....
Pros: Tastes just like a regular milk-shake Cons: It can cause an upset stomach in some people
Slim-Fast shakes are a great meal replacement; just as the advertisement states: "Just replace one meal a day with a delicious Slim-Fast Shake and eat sensibly the rest of the day." The only way to drink this shake is to drink it very, very cold. It...
Pros: It is a good supplement if your are simply maintaining your target weight Cons: This taste is unpleasant
I have been dieting for a month now and have had mixed results. At first, I tried doing it the way the experts say and cut back, not cut out. For the last two weeks I decided to do away with that theory and start over. The first thing I did was give all...
I tried Slim Fast because I needed to lose some weight in order to have a surgery. I was told by my doctor to try it because he had seen wonderful results with it. So, I did, I went out and bought it.
Pros: Rigid, inflexible weight loss program Cons: not many flavors, can taste chalky
Slim Fast is not for everyone. It is really designed for people who have control problems and who like structure. I am an organized person who loves firm, rigid order to some aspects of my life. When it comes to food, tell me what to eat, how often and...
Pros: Quick 'n Easy and Relatively Tasty Cons: Is no substitute for wholesome well balance menu based on personal caloric and nutrient needs!
My experience with Slim Fast is "so-so". When my head is screwed on straight, and I have the proper frame of mind, any weight management program works for me.
The Slim Fast Shakes are, in my opinion, tasty when blended into a frothy shake...
Pros: Cheap, convenient, contains vitamins Cons: variety of flavors, but I can only drink the chocolate
I like Slim Fast for breakfast. Since I have 4 children and not a lot of time in the mornings, it is a cheap and quick breakfast. I drink one every morning around 7:00 am, it holds be till about 1:00pm. I have been drinking them for a while. I haven't...
Pros: The vitamins and nutrients Cons: I started getting a little bored with the shakes and this diet plan.
I started using Slim Fast a few years back while trying to lose a few pounds to fit into an adorable dress I was determined to wear to a wedding. I'd have a "Ready-to-Drink" shake at breakfast and than a full nutritional lunch, and than...
Pros: tastes great, easy to follow Cons: short term weight loss
After having my first child, I took a long look at myself and decided that it was time to take off those extra pounds. I knew that I would need to see quick results to keep me motivated, and I chose Slim Fast shakes as part of my gameplan. At the price...
Pros: fast, no preparation, convenient Cons: don't get to eat and taste food for that meal
Slim fast is a good meal replacement if you are busy. I have a two year old and do not have time for breakfast so I drink a shake while I drive to work. If I drink a shake for lunch also, then I am famished by dinner and tend to overeat or eat the wrong...
I have been drinking Slim Fast for more than three years. I'm really not doing it to lose weight but because it is an easy meal. I use to cook a lot when my husband was here but now that I am alone I don't like to cook. I drink Slim Fast for one meal a...
Pros: nutritional value Cons: expensive way to deprive yourself
I recently tried vanilla slim-fast shakes. They weren't as tasty as a milkshake, but I didn't expect them to be. Still, they weren't disgusting or hard to get down.
The problem here is, one of these shakes is supposed to be an entire meal. You...
It's a shake in a can. No doubt about it. It's more than could be expected. Drink a Slim Fast as a shake when you're on a diet or as a good drink when you're tired of soda. Consider if you're going to have something with it, would it be something you'd...
Pros: It'll get you by in a real pinch, but not ideal. Cons: Expensive, Can taste gross, Not healthy.
When puberty hit, so did weight gain. What most teenage girls don't know (and what I also didn't know) is that this is a normal response their body goes through. Unfortunately, this "normal" physical symptom of growing up causes drops in...
Pros: Great quick meal replacement. Cons: Doesn't satisfy hunger necessary for weight loss.
I tried this product, like everyone else, to lose weight. I like the taste of the chocolate. The strawberry was okay. The vanilla was so sweet, I couldn't hardly drink it.
I believe the nutritional value of the drink is good. Although the...
Pros: Nutritional content, energy, can drink on the go, tastes good (compared to others) Cons: Can leave you feeling hungry, only a couple good flavors
Until a couple of years ago, I had never really had any problems with my weight, perhaps due to the fact that I'm still in my early twenties. However, toward the end of my senior year of college I moved in with my now husband (he's a great cook) and put...
Pros: Easy to keep and carry, tasty when cold Cons: Must be used with diet and exercise, warm drinks are yucky
Looking in the mirror? See a few unwanted pounds? Not the type to do the gym thing? Well, a chocolate (or strawberry or vanilla) shake in a can isn't gonna do it for you.
Slim Fast gives you this hype that if you drink a can for breakfast...
Pros: tastes great, nourishing, not expensive Cons: heavy cans,
Well, today seems to be my day for "updating". I just had to ad this innovation. Ninety-five degrees outside and my fridge is working "overtime"!! Today, when I got my can of SlimFast out, it seemed heavier. And I couldn't "shake well". Upon...
I decided that I needed to lose some weight and I decided that I needed a little help. So I picked up some vanilla and chocolate flavored Slim Fast Shakes.
I thought they would be perfect to help curb my appetite and help me shed the extra pounds. I...
Pros: Vitamins, Minerals, Calories Cons: Taste, Not appetite carving for me
I tried slim-fast after I had my second child and at first it was good for like 2 weeks. The vitamins and minerals are a good source but after one week of trying French Vanilla and getting tired of that I tried Strawberries 'N Cream. I got really bored...
Pros: EASY, Works Cons: Wierd taste, initial digestive problems
So I remember my mother drinking Slim Fast when I was a child, and I never remember her losing any weight. I grew up truly believeing Slim Fast was a big gimmick. I laughed at the commercials, and never gave it a second thought. I have had my own ...
I recently bought the Slim Fast with Soy Protein (Orange Strawberry Banana Flavor) because I thought it would be an easy way for me to have something for breakfast while on my way to school. The taste of this stuff is horrible. I personally thought that...
Pros: There are no pro's Cons: all cons !!! makes you fat!
There should be a law against this drink...it tastes awesome, but doesn't do a thing for your body! I have personally tried this and recommend it to my "slim" friends! As it did absolutely nothing for my weight problem! It merely added to it.
This...
Food in a can. Uh huh....been there, done that. I am 5'9, 170 pounds, and have recently tried to lose just a measly 5 pounds with Slim-Fast products. I have tried the shakes before. They did not work. So why was I bothering again? Well, darn it, ...
Pros: Tasty! Like desert... Cons: Also has the nutritional value of desert.
I reached 230 lbs. trying all of these fad diets and yes they don't work. I have an under active thyroid and so do most women. It's not your fault that the society we live in boasts garbage food. The good news is that I have lost 60 lbs. and...
Pros: Has good flavors and portions too. Cons: none
well I need to lose some of those pounds around before my class and this
was the best out there so I bought a six pack to try.Well they taste great and are fine and good with a small meal. And I lose a few pounds using it. And like the taste of...
I've tried slimfast shakes before, I even went as far as to buying the powder. Why did I ever waste my time? The product comes with an "easy to follow" diet plan, but who really has the time to follow it? Plus most slim fast shakes taste like crap! They...
Pros: Meal on the go Cons: expensive,need to keep it cool for best flavor
My husband started on the Slim Fast diet. He takes two shakes and blends it with a lot of ice and a banana. It really does taste good!!! He is using Cappuccino Delight. He has lost 10 lbs in one week (in addition to working out every day, he runs 2...
Pros: Tasty and convenient. Cons: MUST be very cold when served!
I have read a few reviews where people bash the cappuccino flavor, but if you like coffee, this is will be a great shake to try. I love, love, love this shake for breakfast. Well shaken, cold, and served on ice, this is quite a nice way to diet. =)...
I've lost 45 lbs on Slimfast in the past 6 months, it's inexpensive and works well into my busy lifestyle where I used to eat McDonalds value meals or other junk food when I was in a hurry.
I've lost weight on other plans but I like this one...
Pros: affordable and easy-to-follow Cons: They don't taste anything like a cookies and creme shake from Sonic Burger
College weight, here I come. I’m using the Slim Fast program to get back to my college weight, which means I had 20 pounds to lose. I’m writing this after being on the program for three weeks, and I’m happy to report that I’ve lost five pounds and have...
Pros: Tastes great and is quick and easy. Cons: They are expensive. Needs to be really cold to enjoy.
I recently lost 42 pounds (not using the Slim Fast Plan) and I am currently trying to maintain my weight. I have been using Slim Fast as a replacement for my Lunch and I think it is great. Honestly I've only tried two of the flavors and I really love...
Pros: Tastes good, not as bad as other people say, everyone has different likes of taste Cons: I do feel a little hungry in between the shakes, but water helps!
PLEASE DON'T GIVE ME A REVIEW RATING WHETHER MY INFORMATION IS HELPFUL OR NOT, I DON'T CARE WHETHER THIS IS SOMEWHAT HELPFUL OR NOT HELPFUL, THIS IS ONLY MY EXPERIENCE, MY FIRST TIME ON HERE AND I HAD NO CLUE ABOUT PEOPLE GIVING RATINGS, SO YOU CAN READ...
Pros: tastes good, price is reasonable. Cons: still hungry
I've tried many different weight loss products in hope of a miracle cure. I like the taste of the shakes, cappucino being my favorite. The only problem is that they don't seem to satisfying to me. I have had a problem with drinking the shake for lunch...
I got Slim Fast for my daughter who had lost 15 pounds due to a virus and wasn't drinking milk. I wanted to find something to give her vitamins and calcium without the gross pills. She really likes the Slim Fast. Since I had plenty of cans for her I...
Pros: It has wonderful flavors. Cons: It contains too much sodium.
Slim Fast has its good and bad points. First of all it does help you lose weight. It also tastes good. The bad is if you have a problem with sodium then this is not the product for you. I have this problem. I drink Slim Fast and bloat because of all...
Well I am obviously not giving slim-fast a great review! I have never had such a bad tasting shake in my life for one. Secondly, I do not feel that I am alone in my feelings about slim-fast cause I have never met anyone who has tried this and had...
Pros: The cappuccino has a great taste Cons: A shake is not always a fulfilling meal;it takes some self-control!
I am a coffee addict. I love the taste of coffee, with lots of cream, and lots of sugar. And I absolutely crave the frozen cappuccinos you get at local coffee stores....you know, the ones that pack tons of calories!!
Obviously my bad coffee habit...
Pros: Tastes good, good energy source Cons: expensive, i don't look any thinner
When i first bought Slim Fast, i was looking to look thinner and more fit. But, after awhile I found i not losing an inch. The only reason that i still am purchasing Slim Fast is that it is a great energy source. It is packed with vitamins and minerals...
Pros: None, the product made me go crazy with my weight Cons: It made you think you were fat,...if u had to take the shakes
The Shakes
Weight, are you really overweight? As most teenage girls do, I worried about my weight. When I told my mom she said I had nothing to worry about, but she said if it made me feel better she would buy the "Slim Fast...
Pros: Not for diabetic Cons: Helps lose weight and great for on the go.
I like Slim Fast pretty well. It great to grab as a fast on the go meal and they will help you lose weight up to a point then you come to a plateau and then you have to do something else to lose weight. I've had to stop drinking too many of them as...
Pros: easy to use, variety of flavors Cons: too much sugar
When used properly,I think this product could help you. You can not drink a shake with a cheeseburger or a donut and expect it to help you. The trick is to make sure it is really cold and well shaken. I usually have the cappucino one in the morning or...
I started drinking Slim Fast several years ago. Had some excess weight to remove. Have tryed all the flavors of the shakes. My own personnal liking is the rich chocolate royal. All tho i know the rest are equally good. Yes i did rid myself of that extra...
I don't recommend slim fast to anyone.First off it doesn't give you all of the basic things you body needs to survive.They say once you drink slim fast that it keeps you from being hungry,but some of the people that I have talked to who used slim...
I love strawberry slim fast shakes in case you can't tell. They are great if you are in a hurry, late for work, like I usually am. They are great for a quick meal when it's too hot to eat big meals. Small yet satisfying and high in energy. I have...
Pros: none that I can think of. Cons: Bad before and after taste.
Well, I guess you can say, I have tried it all. The Slim Fast Shakes is one of the worse tasting of the all. It not only taste bad, it taste bad for a while after you drink it. I have tried the shake, as well as to powder. They both taste bad.
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I have been using Slim-Fast on and off for about 6 years. I first tried it after my first child was born and I had extra weight to lose. I use the shakes to substitute for meals once or twice a day. The shakes are quick and easy to use, taste very good,...
Pros: Tastes like a milk shake because it's all sugar Cons: It's all sugar
Have you ever looked at the label of Slim Fast??? All it is is SUGAR!! Why not just eat Froot Loops, cotton candy, or just plain Ice Cream. This stuff has no nutritional value what so ever. If you want to loose weight, eat a balanced diet that...
Pros: *Helps focus on portion control. *Focus on eating from all food groups Cons: *Makes you poop more in the begining. *Shakes can get boring.
When I started Slim Fast in April 2009, I was 213 lbs. My goal is to be 152 by October 2009. So far it is going well, as I've gone down to 200 (13 lb loss) since 4/19/09 and it is now May 25th. I really think Slim fast takes lots of ...
Great for diets and on-the-go people by lildevil5 ,Mar 28 '05
Pros: With exercise and good diets, Slim Fast works! Cons: Can have a metallic taste sometimes, may depend on the flavor.
I began using Slim Fast in college because I have always been on the heavier side. With a new exercise and diet plan, I incorporated the shakes and lost 15lbs!
I prefer the shakes because I've always been a drinker more than an eater :) The Slim-Fast plan is easy to follow and the shakes are great because they are easy to take if you're on the move all the time. The flavors are also good.. I drink Strawberry Cream and Rich Chocolate Royale.
The best thing is that I don't feel like I'm missing out on nutrients because each shake has all the vitamins you could possibly need and even miss out otherwise. The only thing is that sometimes it does feel like the cans tinge the taste of the drink, but this isn't always the case and is even less when the drink is cold.
Pros: Very helpful aid to weight loss Cons: Some flavors are very sweet or chalky
I used Slim Fast shakes for weight loss and it actually works, if you can stick with the diet plan and exercise for at least a half an hour every day.(walking etc.) My favorite was banana creme but they have discontinued it. Be sure to chill it, they aren't as tasty if they aren't cold. Some of the flavors are very sweet.
slim fast: another name for diarrhea by mkd55 ,Oct 11 '09
Pros: absolutely none Cons: diarrhea hair loss change in lab values waste of hard earned money
Not only does slimfast cause diarrhea and stomach cramps(among other things), but can affect lab values from all of the artificial "junk" in it. After reading the label, I think I would rather use the canola and soybean oil to cook some veggies with. I bought a case of slim fast from a local store because it was on sale and I had a coupon for a substantial discount. I was only using it to substitute one can a day for a meal. What a mistake! Anyone using it should not only read the label, but do a little research on the ingredients. It definitely should not be used by anyone, let alone people with any type of diabetes. I can't believe that this company is still around. For those of you who think they do fine with slimfast products, give it some time. Soon you will not only feel bad (health-wise) but will eventually suffer from hair loss and other problems with your body that you never dreamed of.
Slim Fast Optima Meal Bar Strawberry Cheesecake - 6 SKU=818419 The Mininimum EXP date on product:1 year MANUFACTURER: Slim-Fast Foods Company. INDICATIONS: 40% Less Sugar* Than our Strawberry Cheesecake...
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