Mrs B
Silver Member
There is a slimfast website which gives you nutritional info for each product SlimFast - Meals. Cambridge just has "typical" info. Not sure about the Atkins stuff.
doin CD on the cheap!!!!!
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spooky
Banned
Can I just say to anyone lurking or reading this and thinking of trying it???
Please Don't.
Cambridge and other VLCD's were developed and trialled for a long time before going out to the general public. Slim fast was and is not intended to be used as a VLCD and only as part of a calorie controlled LCD.
Please Don't.
Cambridge and other VLCD's were developed and trialled for a long time before going out to the general public. Slim fast was and is not intended to be used as a VLCD and only as part of a calorie controlled LCD.
JustJo
Cambridge Counsellor
Slim Fast contains more carbs and calories than cd - on three Slim Fast meals a day (mixed with water), you'd be consuming a minimum of 75g of carbs, which most people wouldn't go into ketosis on. You'd also be taking in around 650-700 cals per day - a lot higher than cd.
Slim Fast contains a lot of nutrients, vitamins, etc, but is not nutritionally complete, hence them not marketing it as a complete meal replacement diet, and stating that you must eat a meal.
Virgo: I expect you're in ketosis, as you're replacing at least one of the three Slim Fast meals with a low-carb bar, which would take your carbs down to 50-55g per day. However, low-carb bars are in no way nutritionally complete, as they don't contain the vits, minerals, etc. Therefore, you're getting some of your rda from Slim Fast, but none from the low-carb bars - this is bad for your health, but will also send your body into starvation mode, affecting your weight losses in the long term.
As a short-term solution to running out of cd products, etc, your 'plan' would be a reasonable alternative, but it really isn't a healthy way to lose weight long-term, and could do some damage to your body.
Jo x
Slim Fast contains a lot of nutrients, vitamins, etc, but is not nutritionally complete, hence them not marketing it as a complete meal replacement diet, and stating that you must eat a meal.
Virgo: I expect you're in ketosis, as you're replacing at least one of the three Slim Fast meals with a low-carb bar, which would take your carbs down to 50-55g per day. However, low-carb bars are in no way nutritionally complete, as they don't contain the vits, minerals, etc. Therefore, you're getting some of your rda from Slim Fast, but none from the low-carb bars - this is bad for your health, but will also send your body into starvation mode, affecting your weight losses in the long term.
As a short-term solution to running out of cd products, etc, your 'plan' would be a reasonable alternative, but it really isn't a healthy way to lose weight long-term, and could do some damage to your body.
Jo x
Prettyfacebut?
...body-has-caught-up!!!!
http://www.slimfast.co.uk/uploadedFiles/About/Products/Meals/Milk shake powders.pdf
Sugar is a bit high!!!
X
Sugar is a bit high!!!
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Shazpaz
Regular Member
Atkins do have a bar that is complete in minerals. I've just been checknig it out. It is higher in calories, but if it tastes a LOT nicer then some may fancy having it every now and then to replace a CD bar. Each to their own.
Atkins is the original low-carb lifestyle
The Atkins Advantage brand offers people on the move, nutritional meal-replacement and snacks on the go. And with products ranging from breakfast bars to ready-to-drink shakes, there is something for everyone.
The Atkins Advantage Chocolate Decadence Bar, whether used as a snack bar or meal replacement tastes great and provides 19 essential vitamins and minerals.
Atkins is the original low-carb lifestyle
The Atkins Advantage brand offers people on the move, nutritional meal-replacement and snacks on the go. And with products ranging from breakfast bars to ready-to-drink shakes, there is something for everyone.
The Atkins Advantage Chocolate Decadence Bar, whether used as a snack bar or meal replacement tastes great and provides 19 essential vitamins and minerals.
- 60g Bar
- No added sugar
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Total Carbohydrate: 25g
- Protein: 17g
Davinababe
Full Member
Just wanted to post my thoughts. I used to be a sales rep here in the UK for Atkins. I can tell you that the Atkins bars are supposed to be used as a snack, they are NOT complete nutrition and should not be used as a replacement to a proper meal. The same goes for slimfast, these are also not nutritionally complete so by having 2 slimfast a day plus an Atkins bar, the body will be missing out on nutrition that it so badly needs when the calorie intake is very low.
The idea on the surface seems good but it's not comparing like for like. BTW i was in my local Tesco last week, and noticed they are discontinuing Atkins bars there.
Davina
The idea on the surface seems good but it's not comparing like for like. BTW i was in my local Tesco last week, and noticed they are discontinuing Atkins bars there.
Davina
JustJo
Cambridge Counsellor
If you look at the nutritional info for the bars, on the website, they don't provide anything like a third of everything your body needs for the day. Even the vits, etc, they do contain aren't up to the 33% rda you'd need.
Jo x
misscheeky
Gold Member
xKimmiex
Silver Member
slimfast is used as a quick fix, if your going on holiday or something, Not as a proper diet! i would love to meet someone whos lost stones on it and kept it off!, on CD you ween yourself back onto normally healthy food, you cant do that on slimfast, they dont have meals you can ween yourself back onto.
Ive tried slimfast [well every diet going] and it does not work, i dont think i ever lost more then a couple of lbs
Ive tried slimfast [well every diet going] and it does not work, i dont think i ever lost more then a couple of lbs
jane
Opinionated
Time4ME
MUST get a grip
Sorry but I feel a must to throw in a bit of humour.... 35 per week - pooooooo pahhhhhhhh that doesnt even cover my flippin sandwich bill for lunch let alone the constant supply of wine! I've not even covered breakfasts, dinner & snacks either!
Shazpaz
Regular Member
I'm sticking with CD definitely, but I understand if you do not have the money why people look for alternatives. Obviously a lot of people who have replied are councellors so they have a vested interest in CD. As a neutral 'dieter' I can see it from both sides. All I do with my councellor is get weighed and pick up the shakes....nothing else. If someone with a little money wanted to do Atkins bar for Brekky, slimfast for lunch and a low carb meal for dinner (for eg a meal off the 820 plan), then I'm sure nutritionally that would be fine and you would stay in ketosis. Each to his own!!
jane
Opinionated
Sorry T4Me I wasn't specific enough.
all my clients get:
full english B'fast,
Deli lunch,
Devon cream tea &
silver service a La carte gourmet dinner with a choice of wine from my extensive house cellars.
The whole being cooked & served in the clients own home by our dedicated professional staff.
what more do you want? green shield stamps?
misscheeky
Gold Member
jane
Opinionated
I take your point.
I suspect that people do do all the things you've suggested...& more.
Also I respect your calming pragmatic & uninflammatory comments.
But..Surely you do more with CDC than you've said?
-review the week gone
-plan the week ahaead.
What things were hard, ideas to smooth them out, strategies for dealing with forseeable &/or unforseeable difficulties?
Having a moan about those niggling bits of life that creep up or jump out at us & threaten to get in the way of the diet.
celebrating & re-inforcing the achievements so far
I could go on...Actually I frequently do...but think I've made my point.
blue_grapefruit
Gold Member
My CDC rocks 
slimbride2008
Member
Ah guys everyone is entitled to their opinion and she was only trying to help out..... if it is working for ya and your health is not suffering then go for it!!!!!!! Whateva floats your boat...hahah
Shazpaz
Regular Member
Oh my goodness. I cannot believe that!
