Comments on: How I Am Using Slim-Fast Optima as Part of my Diet Plan http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/ My Weight Loss Blog Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:15:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Meal Replacements with Whey Protein Shakes http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-2665 Meal Replacements with Whey Protein Shakes Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:13:02 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-2665 [...] in the beginning of the year I wrote that I was using SlimFast as a part of my diet plan, mostly for snacks or meal replacements. At the time I knew it probably [...] [...] in the beginning of the year I wrote that I was using SlimFast as a part of my diet plan, mostly for snacks or meal replacements. At the time I knew it probably [...]

]]> By: Daissy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1362 Daissy Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:43:29 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1362 Hi John, I think what is important for diet is to consume the right food with the right amount. But, sounds Slim-Fast Optima is good diet suplement. I will recommend it to some of my friends... Hi John,
I think what is important for diet is to consume the right food with the right amount. But, sounds Slim-Fast Optima is good diet suplement. I will recommend it to some of my friends…

]]> By: Donna http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1357 Donna Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:47:11 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1357 You didn't sell out... instead one might wonder if you are working toward your goal and, still in the back of your mind, hoping for help with a magic pill (shake)? I would say it is kind of comical to use these words in the same sentence: "I’m just using the shake powder to augment the good habits I’m already building." Slim fast is NOT a good habit. It is a toxin - when all is said and done. Look at the ingredients. I think it is awesome that you are working toward your goal. When you take that next step and want to remove the slimfast from your diet - I highly recommend a magic bullet (instead of the magic shake) and mix in it: One banana, two strawberries (frozen or not), handfull of blueberries, sprinkle of spinach and then fill half way with water. Much peace, Donna. You didn't sell out… instead one might wonder if you are working toward your goal and, still in the back of your mind, hoping for help with a magic pill (shake)?
I would say it is kind of comical to use these words in the same sentence: "I’m just using the shake powder to augment the good habits I’m already building."
Slim fast is NOT a good habit. It is a toxin – when all is said and done. Look at the ingredients.
I think it is awesome that you are working toward your goal. When you take that next step and want to remove the slimfast from your diet – I highly recommend a magic bullet (instead of the magic shake) and mix in it: One banana, two strawberries (frozen or not), handfull of blueberries, sprinkle of spinach and then fill half way with water.
Much peace,
Donna.

]]> By: Steve v4.6 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1330 Steve v4.6 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:28:03 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1330 Effective and sustainable- what's not to like? Effective and sustainable- what's not to like?

]]> By: GeorgieGirl http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1320 GeorgieGirl Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:03:10 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1320 You haven't 'sold out'. Several years ago, my aunt started having a slim fast shake for her lunch. She dropped weight slowly over time. Years later, my slim auntie continues to reach for a slimfast shake every once in awhile. Not daily... It's her go-to snack when she's craving more than a fruit or some other healthy snack. My aunt is in her 80s... You haven't 'sold out'. Several years ago, my aunt started having a slim fast shake for her lunch. She dropped weight slowly over time. Years later, my slim auntie continues to reach for a slimfast shake every once in awhile. Not daily… It's her go-to snack when she's craving more than a fruit or some other healthy snack. My aunt is in her 80s…

]]> By: Kyle http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1312 Kyle Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:22:37 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1312 I love Slim Fast shakes. They are delicious and they keep you filled up for quite a while, I've found... I love Slim Fast shakes. They are delicious and they keep you filled up for quite a while, I've found…

]]> By: Frugal Dad http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1311 Frugal Dad Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:19:44 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1311 I don't think this is a bad idea at all, in fact you may see good results by not adding a lot of empty carbs late at night when you are more likely to store them. I don't think this is a bad idea at all, in fact you may see good results by not adding a lot of empty carbs late at night when you are more likely to store them.

]]> By: TB-Milwaukee http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1310 TB-Milwaukee Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:26:58 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1310 I was going to suggest adding fruit as well. Weight Watchers sells their on smoothies, which seem a lot like slim fast. I've tried them, but after I add fruit and yogurt and the smoothie mix, it gets to be a mega point buster. I was going to suggest adding fruit as well. Weight Watchers sells their on smoothies, which seem a lot like slim fast. I've tried them, but after I add fruit and yogurt and the smoothie mix, it gets to be a mega point buster.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1309 Andrew Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:16:51 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1309 It's got to be better than junkfood right? It's got to be better than junkfood right?

]]> By: Diana the Scale Junkie http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1308 Diana the Scale Junkie Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:56:46 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1308 I don't think you've sold out at all. I think Slim Fast is a tool, I don't think its something you'll stick to forever but even if you did, so what? If its giving you nutrition and helping you reach your goals, I don't see it as a problem. I do have a problem with people who use it for 2 or more meals and crash off the weight and then go back to their old eating habits as soon as they reach goal and then cry when they gain 50 pounds in 2 months. Good luck with it! I've been thinking of adding an occasional shake with fruit for lunch but I need to check out the nutritional content and sugar content first. I'll be watching to see how it works out for you. I don't think you've sold out at all. I think Slim Fast is a tool, I don't think its something you'll stick to forever but even if you did, so what? If its giving you nutrition and helping you reach your goals, I don't see it as a problem. I do have a problem with people who use it for 2 or more meals and crash off the weight and then go back to their old eating habits as soon as they reach goal and then cry when they gain 50 pounds in 2 months.

Good luck with it! I've been thinking of adding an occasional shake with fruit for lunch but I need to check out the nutritional content and sugar content first. I'll be watching to see how it works out for you.

]]> By: Sweet Mummy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1307 Sweet Mummy Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:38:24 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1307 I've heard of lots of folks doing this kind of thing. I think it makes sense. Totally different topic altogether - I've tagged you with a meme. Not just any ordinary meme (at least for me it was more of an honor than just a tag)... ENJOY! http://sweetmummy.lifewithchrist.org/page/eight-great-sites.html I've heard of lots of folks doing this kind of thing. I think it makes sense.

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]]> By: Cammy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1306 Cammy Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:35:43 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1306 Fwiw, it sounds like a pretty good coping strategy to me. A great manager I once worked for used to say, "Don't let 'best' get in the way of 'better'." I have no idea if he originated the quote, but I loved it. Sometimes we have to go with the 'better' option, when the 'best' one is outside our reach just then. I agree that Slimfast may not be the best, but it's better than the grazing thing. Good luck with it--I hope it does the trick! Fwiw, it sounds like a pretty good coping strategy to me. A great manager I once worked for used to say, "Don't let 'best' get in the way of 'better'." I have no idea if he originated the quote, but I loved it. Sometimes we have to go with the 'better' option, when the 'best' one is outside our reach just then. I agree that Slimfast may not be the best, but it's better than the grazing thing. Good luck with it–I hope it does the trick!

]]> By: IAAdmin http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1305 IAAdmin Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:12:17 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/24/how-i-am-using-slim-fast-optima-as-part-of-my-diet-plan/#comment-1305 Although I'm not too familar with Slimfast, and don't know much about their flavors; an idea you might try is to have vanilla and mix in some fruit, a banana or even replace the ice with frozen berries. If you try it, please let me know how well it works.....................:) Although I'm not too familar with Slimfast, and don't know much about their flavors; an idea you might try is to have vanilla and mix in some fruit, a banana or even replace the ice with frozen berries.

If you try it, please let me know how well it works…………………:)

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