SlimFast 7 day starter kit challenge results

A week or so ago I started my new weight loss challenge thanks to SlimFast. I have received a 7 day starter kit, which included everything I need to keep me going for the next 7 days:

-  6 milkshakes: summer strawberry, chunky chocolate, cafe latte
- 7 snack bags: cheddar bites, sour cream and chive pretzels
- 7 snack bars: chocolate caramel, heavenly chocolate
- 8 meal replacement bars: chocolate crunch, summer berry
- meal plan ideas booklet

SlimFast starter pack is a meal replacement diet plan which is very easy to follow. It is recommended that you choose 3 SlimFast snacks or fruits/vegetables, choose 2 SlimFast meal replacement bars, shakes and eat a healthy 600 cal meal (women)/800cal for men in the evening, overall of 1200cal (women) or 1400cal (men) a day. 

I have followed the example meal plan from the booklet included as I prefer to have a strict plan of what I need to eat otherwise I can pick up something I'm not allowed to eat.

For the first 2 days it was a bit of a struggle, I'm used to snacking during the day but it seemed that milkshake or replacement bar was not enough for me. I used my treadmill every evening for 20-25 minutes as a part of the diet plan recommendations and tried to drink 2 liters of water, but felt tired, hungry and every single day was looking forward my evening meal. I forgot how easy it is to put weight on and how hard it is to lose it!

I did notice the change in my weight though, I had -2kg. As I have enjoyed eating/drinking SlimFast products eventually I got used having sweet "snacks" during the day and tried to control my portions in the evening, until day 6. On day 6 it was our 3rd wedding anniversary and I decided to carry on dieting the next day, which I shouldn't have done as I felt even more hungrier than ever.

Overall, it's a great experience which made me think about methods of improving my daily food intake. I enjoyed different flavours and textures. Milkshakes were tasty, not too sweet/bland or thick; mini cheddars seemed a bit too salty but I don't normally put salt in my food so that could be the reason why they seems salty to me; pretzels tasted just about right shame packs were small; meal replacement bars seemed to be a little bit too sweet and required a drink with them, but I didn't mind them at all, in fact I really liked chocolate crunch; snack bars were the best part of the SlimFast starter kit- delicious!

As you can see I didn't manage to lose much weight, but I'm sure if I had Slimfast to last me longer I would have better results.
SlimFast starter kit could suit those who are always on the go and just like me need that kick to start healthy eating and exercising.


Disclaimer: I have received SlimFast starter kit to test and share my progress on my blog.

On the way to my goal with SlimFast

For the past few months  I have tried different fasting products which unfortunately didn't work for me.  I was struggling to feel motivated and to feel full with 500 calories a day. My constant hunger didn't help either and instead of following my goal to keep fit for 30th birthday I kept eating more and more.

Couple of weeks ago 3 of us went for a little stroll to a local football ground where my husband wanted to take some pictures. When we looked through the pictures I saw myself from behind which shocked me, I had laughter and tears at the same time, it was awful to realise that I look even fatter than I was!

And even that didn't stop me from eating more! I have moved my goal to the summer 2016 as it seems to be more realistic, I cleared the treadmill from toys and clothes but something was stopping me. I felt comfortable with myself, but I knew that the moment I see my friends or go out I will hate myself for looking so big. 

 you look

My husband says it is vein to look good for others, but I think it's the only way for me to stay motivated.

This week I pulled myself together and started walking and running on a treadmill for 20-25 minutes and just in time I have received SlimFast products to try!

I have received 7 day starter kit which includes milkshakes, bars, protein meal bars, snacks to last 7 days as well as the weekly plan.

To keep track of my journey here is my weight: 95.7 kg (awful I know). 

What I like the most is that I can have 1200-1400 calories a day, which is great as it allows me to have my favourite meals for dinner. SlimFast recommends that you have up to three snacks a day to help keep you feeling satisfied between meals. SlimFast method seems more realistic to me and I really hope that it can give me that kick I needed!

Disclaimer: I have received SlimFast starter kit to test and share my progress on my blog.