I’m getting back on my Slim-Fast wagon. I’d like to lose 7 pounds. This is the game my body plays. I eat healthy and exercise, then relax into my old eating habits. I yoyo between 145 and 152 lbs. Between size 10 and 12. Between “You’ve lost weight!” and “When is your baby due?”
Slim-Fast used to be about drinking 2 shakes and eating a sensible dinner. It has really come a long way! You can actually eat 3 healthy meals plus 3 healthy snacks. This doesn’t come naturally to me. Santa Claus used to bring me fruit once a year. That’s a blog for another day.
Slim-Fast’s interactive website is free. No trial membership. No limited time offer. Just free.
They even have a Vegan meal plan. Seriously. Vegan.
You don’t even have to drink their chalky shakes.
Register and your menu for the entire week (and future weeks) is at your fingertips. You can swap out anything that doesn’t sound appealing and exchange it for another healthy item.
Today I’ve enjoyed a blueberry muffin bar and some vanilla yogurt. Lunch will be a large spinach salad with fresh sliced mushrooms and juicy mandarin orange slices. I’ll snack on dried cranberries before my delicious dinner of Hearty Chili. This is my favorite chili recipe! Even when I’m not dieting, I prepare it.
FYI: Slim-fast doesn’t endorse that dollop of sour cream.
The Slim-Fast site also provides you with activities, tools, support and a community. Did I mention it was free? Yes, all free!
So, wish me luck, and if you are dieting, I wish you luck as well!
• Do you have a favorite weight loss program?
• Does your body yoyo or is it more like a slinky?
• What did Santa stuff in your stocking?
Comment By: sweetiegirlz
October 18th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
OMG you’ve lost weight and when is the baby due? yeah I’ve been there…lol. the most i ever lost in one stretch is 15 pounds. I would kill to be 145 again. lol. good luck in your endeavor.
Comment By: Jean Has Been Shopping
October 18th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
It’s so awful when others think I’m pregnant. Wow, 15 lbs down is a great accomplishment. You look fantastic and already lost your tummy bulge.
Comment By: Nadezhda Konovalova
October 18th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Good luck Jean! 🙂
Comment By: Jean Has Been Shopping
October 19th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Thank you Nadezhda! I’m reading for the yogurt this morning instead of toast.
Comment By: Gary
October 19th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Good luck Jean! Losing weight is hard but YOU CAN DO IT!!
Does Slim-Fast endorse Elvis cupcakes?
Comment By: Jean Has Been Shopping
October 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Thank you Gary!
Ooops! Maybe I should take some *healthier* pics for my flickr account. LOL!
Comment By: Era
October 19th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Good Luck!!! and thanks for the tip. I need to get started. I’m at my “when is the baby due” weight. I saw the numbers creeping up but I just couln’t stop myself from eating. *sigh* I need to discipline myself. I’ve got a birthday coming up soon and I’d hate to get there this heavy… but at the same time I just can’t seem to get started!
Comment By: Jean Has Been Shopping
October 20th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Thank you, Era! Day 3 and counting. I know what you mean. I was heavy all summer when I really should have been watching myself. I could not get motivated!
Here, let me give you a little push. ::: shove, shove ::: Did that help?
Comment By: Just a Mom
October 21st, 2009 at 7:35 am
Thanks for this post! I am on my way over to check this out! By the way I think I am 5 months pregnant, I mean fat right now! I need to get back on my bandwagon and get back down to the “just trying to get pregnant” stage! 🙂
Comment By: Jean Has Been Shopping
October 21st, 2009 at 8:23 am
Trying to get pregnant stage – ROFL!! I love it!
I might be carrying twins!
I hope you like what you see at Slim-Fast, Just a Mom. I’m on Day 4 and cruising right along.
Comment By: Tony
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:56 am
Good luck with it Jean. I prefer the seafood diet, see food & eat it. It doesn’t work as a weight loss program though. Mainly a satisfaction diet, makes you feel good but that’s about all. Actually I thought about dieting & losing weight last week but it didn’t come to fruition. But they do say it’s the thought that counts
Comment By: Jean Has Been Shopping
October 25th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I had my own little Seafood diet going on yesterday! Weekends are hard. Thanks Tony!
Comment By: Tammy
October 25th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Best of luck with losing those 7 pounds. It can be tough. I use to do Slim Fast, but I lost 27 pounds with diet and exercise. I started walking regularly and that helped tremendously. I added weights a year later and it increased my metabolism. I also reduced my portions and cut out sugar. I still eat sugary things, but I notice when I eat it regularly my middle starts to “grow”.
Comment By: Jean Has Been Shopping
October 25th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Thank you Tammy! I’ve lost 2, so 5 more to go. Wow, losing 27 lbs is fantastic. Sounds like you have a whole new, healthy routine, and know your body well. I hope I get to that point too.