Slim-Fast Optima
Slim Fast have been around for about 20 years. Their weight loss plan is based on substituting meals with convenience products - such as shakes (ready-to-drink and powders), bars, and snacks. They have built their brand on their shakes - and are probably the best known weight loss liquid meal replacement program.
In recent years they have expanded into an on-line presence to provide some of the usual weight loss 'tools' for their members. See the Slim Fast Online Program (Optima)
Slim Fast has many good aspects - such as encouraging exercise, drinking plenty of water, and eating often throughout the day. Many people continue using the program for years to maintain a healthy weight.
Slim-Fast Optima - Low Sugar
Recently SlimFast introduced their Optima products - which have a lower sugar content. Many report the new products are tastier.
NOTE: You can get the foods and snacks here at substantial discounts.
Does Slim-Fast Work?
Yes it does. Research has shown that the program has caused sustained weight loss in overweight men and women.
Study Results
People who followed The Slim·Fast Meal Plan routinely to lose and manage their weight were, on average, 33 pounds thinner after a decade as compared to a matched group from the same community who did not participate in the study. The community based study is among the longest studies ever to track people using a particular weight management approach.
*These findings were presented at the North American Association for the Study of Obesity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 14, 2003. (reference: Blackburn GL. et al. Obesity Research 2003;11:A103)
Pros vs Cons
Some question meal replacement programs, suggesting that a return to "normal" foods will bring about weight gain. However this is as much to do with personal habits as it does with a particular plan.
Through eDiets you can choose from 2 different plans - Calorie-Controlled, Low Carb, or the traditional Low Fat plan - so there are a number of different options
Before the Optima program came along, many questioned the high-sugar content of the shakes and bars - however it appears that Slim Fast addressed this issue with the Optima foods.
Slim Fast is a good way to achieve healthy portion control, and thereby lose weight.
Sample Meal Plan |