Personally, I do not have any experience with Slim-Fast at all, except for the fact that I tasted one of these drinks once. And well, the taste was kind of strange for the first sip, but with the second one, I have to admit, that it was kind of delicious. Just like a good chocolate drink, actually. A friend of mine swears on these drinks and the other products like bars, snacks or packaged meals, but though I liked the taste of this one drink a while ago, I have to admit that I am not quite sure if I like the idea of eating and drinking these things 24/7.

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The Slim-Fast plan involves six small meals/snacks every day. You are advised to use Slim-Fast products for two meals and one snack daily. The rest of the day, you’re on your own — to choose healthy meals when eating out or cooking at home. According to Slim-Fast: No calorie counting is necessary, no foods are forbidden; you can still eat your favorites. However, lean protein, fruits, and vegetables are emphasized.

Pros

The weight-loss goals are in line with government safe weight-loss guidelines. The exercise aspect of the program is workable, just 30 minutes a day of moderate activity.

Cons

The key-element of this diet is, of course based on using the Slim-Fast products, so if you do not necessarily like the taste of every single one, you will not stick to the diet.

Background

S. Daniel Abrahams started and developed the Slim-Fast dieting program in 1977, when he was a part of the Thompson Medical Group, but ten years later in 1987 he took the brand private and began distributing the program and the included products worldwide on his own. The Slim-Fast principle is actually not a new one - By controlling portions, you control calories. By controlling fat and starches, you control calories. By burning more calories than you eat, you lose weight, but a lot of people lost weight over the years and live a lot easier with the help of these products.