Slim Fast Diet

Posted on Dec 1st 2009 11:53AM by Amy Paturel

Filed Under: Diet & Weight Loss, All Diets

Our Reviewer Says ...

"The diet is basically a low-calorie plan that encourages portion control."

At a Glance

For more than 25 years, Slim-Fast has been requiring dieters to drink away pounds one shake at a time. Unlike the one-size-fits-all approach of yesteryear, today's Slim-Fast boasts personalized nutrition plans based on the dieter's weight. The goal: to help participants shed one to two pounds a week. Dieters eat one self-created, "sensible: meal a day and replace the two remaining meals with Slim-Fast products ranging from shakes and bars to soups and frozen pasta entrées. To meet total daily calorie allotment, meals are supplemented by snacks (whether Slim-Fast products or other food -- think fruits and veggies). In addition to a tailored meal plan, Slim-Fast dieters receive exercise guidelines, online advice and support, and ongoing self-monitoring and tracking tools.

Checklist

Cost: About $3 and $5 a day for meal replacement products and snacks. All online resources, tracking systems and support are free.
Meals Provided: Yes – at your local grocery store.
Diet Duration: It's a life-long commitment. Once you shed the desired number of pounds, Slim-Fast products become a staple in ongoing weight maintenance.
Fitness Requirements: Yes. Slim-Fast provides basic guidelines for couch potatoes, as well as more challenging advice for advanced exercisers.
Time Commitment: Minimal.
Eating Out: Sure, Slim-Fast offers a wealth of diet-friendly dining options online, as well as tips for eating out healthfully.
Alcohol: Yes, but on occasion and in moderation. At seven calories per gram, happy hour libations can boost your appetite as well as your calorie count.
Vegetarian-Friendly: Yes, veggie-friendly menus are on the site and include vegetarian favorites ranging from beans and tofu to nuts and seeds.
Strict/Flexible Eating Plan: Structured, but dieters do have options within set guidelines.