Monday, October 10, 2011

Slim-Fast Sheds The Can And Pumps Up The Flavor

As many know, I've been on a quest to get to a healthy weight for several years now. It's taken a lot of effort, but I've managed to lose over 80 pounds, with about 10 pounds left to go until I reach my goal weight. Those last 10 pounds, of course, are holding on like there's no tomorrow.

I've used a variety of methods to help me lose the weight, with most being some combination of eat less and move more. But if I stay in a certain eating or fitness pattern for too long, my body adapts and I have to do something different to shake things up. I've seen many a plateau, and know that each one forces to me to adapt and alter my routine.

Many years ago, I tried Slim-Fast shakes as one of my weight loss methods. If you're one of the few people who have never heard of Slim-Fast, they're a line of vitamin-fortified milkshakes (and now nutritional bars, too) that help provide calorie control to aid in losing weight. The plan is to have a shake or bar for 2 meals a day, along with two healthy snacks and a nutritious dinner. (AKA, the 3-2-1 plan.)

The first time I tried Slim-Fast, it did work. But back then (we're taking over 10 years ago), the shakes were only so-so for flavor, and you had to drink them out of a metal can, which gave them a metallic taste. I never used the Slim-Fast shakes for long back then (even though they did result in weight loss) because I would eventually long for something with more flavor.

I recently was asked if I wanted to try the new, improved Slim-Fast shakes, and I decided to give them another try. Slim-Fast has worked to improve the flavor to make their shakes the best tasting ever, and they're now moving away from the cans in favor of re-closable plastic bottles.

First, I love the new bottle design and I'm thrilled that cans will soon be a thing of the past. The bottles are tall and contoured and easy to slip into your purse or lunch bag to take wherever you go. With the cans, once you opened them you couldn't close them again. The new bottles with their twist off top make it easy to recap if needed without any worries of a spill.

As for the taste? So far I love it! I received the Slim-Fast Creamy Milk Chocolate bottles, and the taste is completely different from the chocolate flavor I remember from years ago. There's no metallic or chalky flavor - instead it reminds me of chocolate milk, although a little thicker in consistency. It's sweet without being too sweet and has a rich chocolate flavor. Other flavors include French Vanilla, Cappuccino Delight, Rich Chocolate Royale, and Strawberries N' Cream.

Since I've been stuck at yet another plateau, I'm using Slim-Fast for two weeks to see if it can provide me the jump start I need. My schedule forces me to eat quickly or eat on the run often, so Slim-Fast's shakes and bars make a nice alternative to grabbing fast food. I'm using one or two shakes or bars a day and then having portion controlled servings of food for the other meals and snacks. Check back with me in two weeks for a full report on how I did with the new Slim-Fast shakes.

The Slim-Fast shakes in the new re-closable bottles will be on the shelf soon, so be sure to look for them!

Want to try the new Slim-Fast?

The only thing better than reading about something new is trying it out for yourself, right? Well, I've got coupons for a free pack of Slim Fast shakes or bars to give away to 3 lucky readers!

To enter, leave a comment below telling me which flavor you'd most like to try. Be sure to leave an email address so I can contact you if you're the winner! One entry per person, US addresses only.

Entries will be accepted until October 14, 2011 at 11:59pm ET. Three winners will be randomly selected from the valid entries and will have two days to respond to my email or replacement winners will be chosen.

Good luck, and check back in two weeks for an update on my progress. (And maybe another surprise giveaway, too!)

Full disclosure: I was provided with Slim-Fast products and coupons to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of Slim-Fast or anyone else.

Also, I'm a nurse, so listen closely: do not begin any weight loss program without first consulting your health care provider. Remember that weight loss is highly individual and what works for one person may not work for another. There's no magic pill for losing weight - you still have to put in the effort. Products such as Slim-Fast are designed to aid you in your efforts through portion an calorie control, but do not replace the effort itself.

27 comments:

mar said...

I would most like to try the French Vanilla

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slb3334 said...

I would like to try the chocolate royale.

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Kristina W (ebkev@wowway.com) said...

The Cappuccino Delight Shake sounds yummy.

llinda29 said...

I want French Vanilla

Cindy M said...

I'd like the Milk Chocolate flavor.
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Unknown said...

I am torn between French Vanilla and Cappuccino Delight! YUM.

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Anonymous said...

I would like to try the milk chocolate.

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crystletellerday said...

french vanilla shake crystletellerday@yahoo.com

Caryn said...

I'd like to try the milk chocolate

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Jessa Dobbs said...

Id like to try the French vanilla!

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Ambre Winfield said...

cappuccino delight!

darkstar said...

chocolate is my favorite!! stellablu4674@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Some people are chocoholics, well I feel the same way about vanilla! Thats where I'd go first. Thanks.
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Anonymous said...

I love chocolate!

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Unknown said...

They all sound delish!! Thanks for the post! :)

Unknown said...

milk chocolate flavor
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Valeen said...

I would love to try the Creamy Milk Chocolate followed by the Strawberries and Cream!

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Anonymous said...

Rich Chocolate Royale would be my flavor of choice!

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Erica C. said...

I would want to try the Milk Chocolate.
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Anonymous said...

Cappuccino Delight Shake!

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Ericka said...

I would love to try the Cappuccino Delight Shake
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Breanne said...

I'd like to try Creamy Milk Chocolate

Anonymous said...

I'd like the strawberries and cream

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KrazeKatLady said...

I'd like to try Cappuccino flavor :)
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Chappy - George Chaplin said...

I love the chochlate flavor!!

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c allen said...

the creamy milk chocolate sounds good, clallen at ntin dot net

Hotsnotty2 said...

I like to try the French Vanilla

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