Slim fast

I like the slimfast powders that mix with skimmed milk, as long as I drink plenty of water too I know I can lose 7lbs in a week if I have two shakes a day and no toast, biscuits or cakes! Cheap sparkling water works better than tap water to help me feel full.

That 7lbs will always go back on when I stop using the shakes. I get too bored with them to continue for more than a couple of weeks at a time.

A colleague’s husband lost something like 8 stone using slimfast, but it went back on.

Nothing works unless you make life style changes that you can stick to

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I need to lose about 7 lbs so have decided to replace my lunch with a slim fast shake. It cuts out bread completely. At the weekend I shall some hummus and celery for lunch. I'm only having two Weetabix for breakfast and an evening meal. No biscuits or cake just fruit. I started on Monday and I'm hungry but will try to keep going. Wish me luck!

Marg75, stay the course! Sometimes I think it's mind over matter. Last month I did Almased powder for two meals a day, then a proper dinner, and no snacks. I actually didn't really get hungry. I managed 5lbs in 10 days, which is what I needed to take off.

Unfortunately my DH tempted me with some Cheesies (not sure if you have them there), and then kids gave me chocolate for Mother's Day this past Sunday, so I've been maintaining but not loosing any more since I've started back on regular meals.

It really is all about discipline, which admittedly is weak at times.

CanadianGran thanks. I've only been going for three days, yesterday I did some gardening had my slim fast shake and then went for my COVID booster. When I got home I was very hungry but just had a banana until the evening meal. It was tough but I'm going to give it a go for two weeks and see how my weight is then. Hopefully I'll see some loss.