In an effort to shift some of those stubborn Christmas pounds, I have turned to Slim Fast. I know that the best way to lose weight is to cut out excess fat and sugar, exercise regularly and eat nutritious meals. So why, if I know that, can’t I do it!
Desperation has set in. I was in ... Read review
Advantages: Easy to make, tastes quite nice! Disadvantages: Expensive
...pounds, I have turned to Slim Fast. I know that the best way to lose weight is to cut out excess fat and sugar, exercise regularly and eat nutritious meals. So why, if I know that, can’t I do it!
Desperation has set in. I was in Boots the other day and noticed they had Slim Fast products on 3 for the price of 2. Also, you could use your Advantage Points to pay for the products. As I had over £70 of points and nothing I particularly ... ...bought some Slim Fast products. I may well write about some more at a later date, but for now here is my opinion on their Hot Chocolate drink.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Slim Fast plan works by providing you with calorie counted meal replacements. To follow the plan, you replace 2 meals with a Slim Fast product and then eat a balanced, low-fat meal of around 600 calories for your third meal of the day. You can also have up ... more
In an effort to shift some of those stubborn Christmas pounds, I have turned to Slim Fast. I know that the best way to lose weight is to cut out excess fat and sugar, exercise regularly and eat nutritious meals. So why, if I know that, can’t I do it!
Desperation has set in. I was in Boots the other day and noticed they had Slim Fast products on 3 for the price of 2. Also, you could use your Advantage Points to pay for the products. As I had over £70 of points and nothing I particularly wanted to spend them on, I took the plunge and bought some Slim Fast products. I may well write about some more at a later date, but for now here is my opinion on their Hot Chocolate drink.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Slim Fast plan works by providing you with calorie counted meal replacements. To follow the plan, you replace 2 meals with a Slim Fast product and then eat a balanced, low-fat meal of around 600 calories for your third meal of the day. You can also have up to 3 snacks per day of around 100 calories each. Following this plan gives you a daily calorie intake of between 1200 to 1500 per day, which should help you to lose weight steadily.
WHAT DO YOU GET?
For around £6.50 you can purchase a can of Slim Fast Hot Chocolate powder. The can contains 468 grams of powder – sufficient for 8 servings. A measuring scoop is included to ensure you use the right amount.
HOW DO YOU USE IT?
To make a serving, place 2 level scoops of powder in a measuring jug. Add a little cold water to mix it to a smooth paste. Then make up to 250ml with hot – not boiling – water. Then mix like mad to get rid of the lumps! I have found that using a small whisk is the easiest way to mix the drink up. Then pour into a mug and enjoy! NB – do not use the shaker that you can get for the cold meal replacements to mix the hot chocolate – it will melt the shaker!
WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?
Surprisingly tasty! Although I have a sweet tooth, when it comes to hot chocolate some can be very sickly. This one is just about right. It has quite a creamy taste and a very pleasant chocolate flavour. As you use a small amount of cold water and then don’t add boiling water, it is ready to drink straight away – there is no need to wait for it to cool. However, you do then need to drink it quite quickly as it gets cold very quickly!
INGREDIENTS
Skimmed milk powder, Sucrose, Milk Proteins, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Soya Fibre, Cocoa Powder, Vegetable Oil, Inulin, Dextrose, Flavouring, Chocolate Powder (1.4%), Vitamin and Mineral Mixture, and Lecithin.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
All amounts quoted are per serving.
Energy (kcal) – 208 Protein – 13.1g Carbohydrate – 31.5 Of which sugars – 25.3g Fat – 3.2g Fibre – 6g Sodium – 0.2g
This product should not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are on medication, check with your doctor before following the plan. Slim Fast should not be used as the sole source of nutrition (i.e., always have a low-fat meal in addition to the plan).
Another important point is that you need to drink plenty of water on the plan. As the products contain a lot of fibre, water is needed to aid digestion. Aim for around 6-8 large glasses each day.
VERDICT
I have found this to be a very pleasant drink. As I can’t usually be bothered with breakfast, I tend to have a mug of this first thing in the morning. It is filling and can see me through to lunchtime. I only started this a few days ago, so no startling revelations on the weight front yet, but it is certainly an easy way to count your calorie intake.
It isn’t cheap, but by looking out for when the products are on offer it does become more affordable.
I shall attempt to stick to it for a while – will update the opinion when I know the results!
For more information on the Slim Fast plan see www.slimfast.co.uk
Coming soon – my opinions on the rest of the Slim fast range – bet you can’t wait!
Advantages: Good to kick start a diet, Convienent and east to use Disadvantages: ont keep weight off after you stop due to the returning of unhealthy diet
...that the best way to slim or lose weight is too eat a little less fatty food and do slightly more exercise. Saying that, it can take months or years to come to what we think, a reasonible shape in your own eyes.I did try Slim Fast a few years ago, whilst trying to lose that extra stone before we tried for a family.
I tried one of the flavours, which, I thought tasted horrible, but continued with it as I really wanted to lose the weight. After a ... ...anyone who doesnt know what slim fast is, its a meal replacement diet. You have a shake in the morning, one for lunch, and a small, low fat meal for the evening. Slim fast is balanced with most essential vitamins and minerals, and couples with skimmed milk, is very balanced. It works by irritating the lining of the digestive system, so not as much fat is absorbed. It is also high in fibre, which in turn makes you go to the toilet more. Slimfast doesnt ...
chrissiepops 18.02.2001
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Advantages: Ruch taste, fewer calories, minimal fat content! Disadvantages: none!
...fat/calorie snacks etc. The Slim fst hot chocolate was recommended to me by as friend who was very satisfied with the product. I was amazed at the rich flavour, almost as good as Cadburys, and with so few calories, and marginal fat content! I would recommend this to anyone! No just thoes on a diet but those generally wanting a great hot chockie! The fact that it has fewer calories than most hot chocolates makes it taste even better!!! ...
Titch17 07.10.2001
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Advantages: doesnt need milk Disadvantages: see my review on slimfast
I have done a review on slimfast shakes, so wont go into it too much here. This is basically the tin, but you mix it with hot water instead of milk.
The price is around £6.99 though it is normally harder to find and more costly than the tins of milk powder.
You follow the plan as it says, but no milk with this one. However, you still get clumps, and it is rather like drinking hot water that once said hello to a block of chocolate.
Imagine putting ... ...over it, and then drinking without stirring, and thats the taste of this.
If anything its being kind saying cadburys, because where the chocolate is I dont have a clue!!
If you must do slimfast, this is a nice way to vary things up, but I would onl say to try it on those conditions, otherwise, no no no :)
Thanks to all who read and rate this :) ...
macteykith 27.02.2006
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