Slim Fast and WW?

[jenanderson]

Hi! I am fairly new to this and just started weight watchers about 2 weeks ago. My biggest problem right now really seems to be something to start my day out with. I have never been a breakfast person but since starting WW I am hungry in the morning. I have been considering trying Slim Fast. I am wondering if anyone else actually uses Slim Fast products? Are they any good? Do they fill you up? I am very interested in the drinks - I have been adicted to chocolate for years - I was thinking the chocolate drinks might help satisfy me in the morning and help in giving up the "real" chocolate that I am still dreaming about.

I would love to hear from anyone who uses any Slim Fast products and what they think of them. Does anyone else who is following WW use these products?

I love this board and all of the advice I am able to get from reading the posts here! Thanks to everyone!

Jen

 

[ohiominnie]

I can't speak for the personally, but I can tell you about my dh's experience with them.
He is a busy pediatrician, and often times will work almost through his lunch break. Because of this it's been a long time since he's eaten a typical lunch. What he did for a long time was grab a handful of pretzels or some cheeze it's that he had stashed in his desk drawer. Then he'd live on Coke or Pepsi all afternoon because he was hungry. He typically would come home FAMISHED!
Recently he asked me to pick him up some Slimfast shakes at the store. The last two days he's had a slim fast for lunch and has said it's totally cured him of the afternoon starvation feelings! By the time he comes home he's just getting hungry enough for dinner and can eat a more sensible dinner because he's not acting like a rabid dog trying to get the food in!
He says they don't taste the best.....a little chalky, but they help so much that he's going to keep it up. I believe he has the Rich Chocolate Royale flavor.

HTH

 

[luvindisneyworld]

I got the starter pack of Slim fast and i love all the things in it.It comes with the shakes,(milk chocolate) and then it comes with meal bars the chocolate chip granola and then it comes with the snack bars and they are the peanut butter crunch.I have to say that they are all excellent,I like the shakes but Love the granola and the peanut butter bars.The PB bars taste like a butterfinger,they are small but they stop the craving.The granola bars that are considered a meal bar are really big and that is what i am having for my breakfast and then a shake for lunch and then the PB bar for snack.

 

[bicker]

I'd recommend Myoplex Lite products over Slim-Fast. Slim-Fast has much more sugar and much less protein than would be best for a great breakfast.

 

[anniet]

I agree with bicker....I did check out Slim fast one time, but along with a high number of carbs, I believe the points were higher than I would have liked (4 maybe)

I haven't tried myoplex lite but I know it's lower in calories and packed with more protein and nutrition

I use EAS Carb Control in the morning. Yummy chocolate- only 2 pts per serving and only 2 carbs. I buy them at Walmart.

 

[Disneyaholic]

Have you checked out the WW products? I really like the oat and fruit 2-point bars. With a large glass of water, all that fiber really helps to fill you up.

If you're really thinking you want to do the shakes, maybe try the WW shakes instead of SlimFast? I just kind of think that the WW products might be better while you're following the rest of the WW program.

good luck.

 

[TigH]

This is a great thread! My sister wants to start eating healthier but she isn't hungry when she wakes up. I told her we'd look into a meal replacement shake for her. Thanks for the info, Bicker! This is just what I was looking for!

 

[MelanieC]

I don't wake up hungry either, but I love eating! How about trying a later breakfast. This way you could eat actual food, instead of the drink. I need the sensation of eating!! I try to eat 3/4 cup Kashi go lean (I eat it like a snack) for breakfast. It fills me up till lunchtime, and is high in protein and fiber. It's only 1.5 points for 3/4 cup, so it leaves me with more points for the rest of the day...........which is when I like to eat.

Years ago, I tried to do slimfast while DH was in Kuwait, and I failed miserably. I did enjoy the slimfast bars though more than the drinks. I really liked the spiced bar. It was super yummy! It felt like I was eating a dessert.

Melanie