[Kina]

Teddybe welcome to the thread. I think I used to be an emotional eater just didn't know it. But now that I have control of food I can see that yes I was an emotional eater and sometimes I slide downhill. I don't know how I got myself out of it but I think what it is that gets you out that groove is simple change of habit. If you know you are going through something that will cause you to emotional eat get yourself busy and away from food. Perhaps there is something you enjoy like working on a puzzle is soothing or listening to music. A friend of mine in college, believe me or not, colors in a coloring book. Hey whatever gets you in the right direction. But if you can't help it get something healthy and crunchy such as an apple or celery. But pay attention to everything. I think that is what got me through it.

I haven't seen much action in here you guys. You all were supposed to keep it humming while I was soooo busy with my 2 jobs and school. Well good news I was laid off from my evening job. So no more working 17 hour days. I am done with that.

i have been exercising daily on my elliptical machine. But I have to honestly admit that today and yesterday I didn't get on the machine although today I cut our back yard and it is a big back yard. So that has to count as a form of exercise.

I have been drinking my slim fast and currently am only 5.5 lbs away from my mini goal of 190. I can't wait to see the 80's but I am going to first focus on 190. I am very pleased with the fact that i have been able to maintain my weight under 200. that is truly amazing to me especially with the fact that I have not weighed this little since 1999.

Well I must go it is getting late. Take care all of you and I hope that you will all come back soon. Talk later.

Kina

[prettynpink]

Has anyone tried the Bananas N Cream? I notice that Slim Fast has a couple of new flavors and their doing a great job with the packaging of them because they look really tempting. I want to try the Bananas N Cream but I can't find them in the single cans anywhere they only have them in the case. I don't want to buy the case and not like it so if anyone has tried them let me know what they taste like. Do they tast like a banana shake (my favorite) or are they chalky?

[4myloves]

Hello all! I posted to a thread a few days ago and now I seem to have lost the thread! Anyway, I started Slim Fast last Friday. I have been going to TOPS for SEVERAL weeks now and can't seem to lose steadily (lose 1, gain 2, lose 2, gain 2 back). Can I just say UUUGGGHHHH!!!! Since starting Slim Fast, I have lost 4-5 pounds. I plan on sticking to this diet plan, I hope I can follow thru! I've tried SF before, back in the mid-90's, and everything they make now seems to taste better and satisfy my hunger better! I'd like to try some flavors other than the chocolate shake, but I haven't worked up the courage yet. Does anyone have an opinion on the cranberry-apple? I ask because that flavor is on clearence at my local Wal-Mart (but it's only a bargain if I'll actually use it). You've all done so well! I love reading your posts! Maybe someday soon I'll have good news to post as well! Keep up the good work!

Cheryl

[chell]

pretty--i just love the banana cream shakes. there not as good as the orange pineapple ones but they are killer!

[Kina]

Hi new ones. I hope to see your posts often whether they are good ones or bad ones makes no difference to me.

I have to agree with Chell...the banana shakes are good. They aren't as good as the Orange Pineapple. The banana does not taste gritty actually I think that is the one thing that has improved with the Slim Fast shakes over the years. But they aren't as sweet (atleast to me) like the Orange Pineapple. At the same time PrettyNPink I once bought Srawberries N Cream and I was hoping for it to be sweeter than it was. So what I did so that the money wasn't a total loss...I bought bananas and strawberries. I would pour it into a big mug and blend either a banana or a few strawberries and it was YUMMY and not a loss at all.

4Myself~~~I have been wanting to try that cranberry apple but never seem to find it at WalMart. My biggest suggestion would be to look at how much water you are getting into your day. Your weight loss may be slowed down because of something as simple as water. Did you know that if you do not drink enough water your body automatically retains water causing you to weigh more and not show a loss on the scale. Do you exercise daily? That has truly helped me get the scale to move in the right direction. I didn't start losing weight steadily until I started exercising. Although I do plateau occassionally I don't let it discourage me. I would love to hear about your good news and not so good news. We can all benefit from everyone's trial and errors don't be shy.

Okay! I have to tell everyone ( this is my not so good news) you know how I have been using SF for a year now. I have been able to drink 2 a day and have one meal either for lunch or dinner. Well lately I am having to drink 3 practically. I don't know if it is because of the workouts on my machine that is using so much of my energy that I need more. I have been very bad with my food intake and I better get it in control or I am going to have major problems. I already started buying a few outifits at a time in my smaller sizes (as if I am SO small yeah right!) and if I don't watch it I won't be wearing them for very long. Monday and Tuesday was really bad for exercise because I didn't do it. So now I will have to double up in order to make my goal of 50 miles per week. Which I bet you I won't be doing that tonight because I have so much homework due tomorrow. So I think I will be tripling my exercise for the next few days. That is so bad of me. Anyhow I think I better stop right here and get on that homework before it gets too late.

I hope to talk to everyone again. Bye.
Kina

[4myloves]

Kina,
Thanks for the advice! I've been *trying* to drink 1/2 gal. of water every day. I actually should be getting more, but unfortunately, I'm not. I live in Arkansas, and it has been incredibly hot and HUMID here until the last week or so, so it's hard to get out and walk in the afternoons. I tried walking 2 miles at 5 a.m., and that lasted for two weeks or so. This past week, though, a friend from work and I are finally starting to walk 2 miles each afternoon. I'm hoping that will help out with the weight loss process! Lord knows I need something! SF is going well for me, so far. I think that I'm going to take the advice of an earlier post and try to find some singles cans of different flavors and try them out before I spend a lot of $$$.

Sounds as though you may be slightly stressed . I hope that things smooth out for you soon. I have faith that someday SOON you will be wearing those smaller outfits!! I miss school--wish I had tons of homework to do!

[Dips'n'twists]

Ciao Ladies,


I tried the bananna SF and I wasn't impressed. I stick to the basic flavors. ( Boring, I know ). I'm now documenting my daily calorie intake. I want to see if I can stay below 1200. I'll try it for about a month and see what happens.

Hope all is well with everyone.

-Dips-

[prettynpink]

I tried the banana this weekend and I like them. I froze it so that it was real slushy and then I added some vanilla to it for flavor and now I really like it.

[Cowgirl]

Wow look at all the new smiles and new friends!
It has been months since I last came here and everyone is new to me. I started Slimfast in Jan 2000 and have gone from 320 to 270\265 depending on time of month\day. it is going very slowly but still going. I was only doing the one shake for a while though but I started two a day last week and have lost about 5 so far. kina I have to say i am so happy for you. I long for the day I see that number 1 in front again. Anyway it is good to see the Slimfast thread still going even if it is with new faces. Congrats everyone on success wether a big loss or just hangin in with it.

[Kina]

Hi Cowgirl. It has been a very long time. Yes we have lots of new members.

I have to admit ladies I am not doing so well. I need some support and wisdom. I have been over snacking more than I wish to admit to. I am sure it is becuase I am stressed with school. But I have to get a handle on it before the scale start to slap me with some harsh reality. If I don't get it in check I will soon be seeing the 200s again!

Well I am heading back to my school books. I have tons of homework I have to get done before I head to bed. Talk later. I hope that everyone is doing well. Please post from time to time. I enjoy hearing and learning from all of you. Bye.
Kinarina

[Cowgirl]

Hi Kina, I have the same trouble at times, serious munchies can't stop! I have found that it is usualy right before my TOM but sometimes not. For me it helps to just take one day and have a bag of white corn chips with salsa and low fat sour cream. Don't know why but it kills the munchies. I don't get them again for a long time. Pluss it is still somewhat healthy. I eat all I want but just till that bag is done than no more. Like mabe every two or three months.
here is something I tried and liked the other day. take the chocolate (soy) powder and mix with hot water instead of cold. It is like having hot chocolate for breakfast. I have only tried the soy so I don't know but the others would probably work too.
I have not been on the scale today but I did really well, no snackin for me today.
Also I pin a calander to the wall by my scale and write down any new weight, pluss I also keep a measuring tape there too and write down my measurements every couple of weeks. It helps keep me motivated when I notice those little things like 1\2 inch or so gone or a pound or two pluss you can look back and see where you've come from. Today I noticed that my belly does not stick out as far as my chest! For the first time in 5 years at least.

Starting weight 320
current 270
mini goal 260
ultimate goal 160 was 140 but I was happy at 160 in the past and that is ok by me.

[aimee924]

hi everyone!!
this is my first time on 3fc. i have been reading some of the posts on slim fast. i am so tired of trying to lose weight that i am just going to focus on trying to put healthy things into my body. there are so many different kinds of diets out there so how are you supposed to know what is going to work for you? high carb, low carb, low fat...etc. so i bought a bunch of slim fast today. the powder and the ready to drink cans. i have read that they are very nutritious but i have also read on the negative side that they contain alot of sugar. so how am i supposed to know if i am one who cannot lose weight consuming alot of sugar...lol. how frustrating. so this is why i am just going to focus on nutrition and portion control. i do have alot of weight to lose (like 60 lbs) and i hope this will work. i thought i would post and become part of the "group" to help inspire me and i must say that just reading some of the posts has already done so. thanks for listening!

amy

[Cowgirl]

Hi Aimee welcome.
I know all about having to hear about the sugar. So what I do is cut it out or reduce the sugar I get outside the slimfast. I use Splenda in my coffee instead and avoid sugary and high carb foods. That seems to help. i also mostly just watch and make sure I eat healthy. The Slimfast started as a way to have lunches for work that were easy and quick. i was amaze to loose 20 pounds the first month, but I was very overweight and geting more excercise at the same time so it was a combination of several things. I am just slowly trying to change my eating habits and it is working. I hope you have sucess and keep coming back. This is a great place to get support when you don't get much from those around you at home. Just keep doing what is best for you and don't sweat the big stuff. just sweat!

[aimee924]

thanks cowgirl

that is some helpful advice. day one was hard but i did it. i dont feel too hungry either. the shakes were yummy! i bought some of the snack bars too just in case i get too hungry and feel the urge to grab some chocolate or something. i think if i can just make it through the week i will be fine. thanks for the welcome!

[Nellied6]

Hello,
I just found this website in a magazine and decided to try it out. I have been using slimfast for awhile now(not very faithfully) I never had a weight problem until my third pregnancy and then POW! I had gained over 100 lbs!
About 6 years ago I was up to 265lbs-this from someone who at my heaviest was about 150lbs. I used slimfast and walked and I lost 65lbs. I was then down to 200lbs and stayed there for five years. I recently went through a rough year with my marriage breaking up and now I have decided to get with it and get my life back. I have been using slimfast and herballife plus doing the Walk away the pounds videos and I am now down to 185. I still have quite aways to go- my goal being 135. I could use all the help I can get and I hope I found the place to get it.
Thanks,
Nellie