I need to lose 10lbs because i'm not able to fit into much of my clothing anymore. I figured 10lbs would be easy to lose with something like slim fast. However the first day I started drinking the shake (optra? whatever its called) I got really bad stomach cramps as if I had drank too much soda or something. Also, the shake is supposed to fill me up for 4 hours until the next meal but I only feel full for a little while. I'm more concerned with the stomach aches though.
2006-07-23 07:05:53 · 10 answers · asked by gettecore 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The "Optima" shakes and bars have "less sugar" but they use artificial sugar in place. Some people are sensitive, and not able to digest them easily. Especially since you mentioned soda...If it is DIET soda that makes your tummy hurt I would totally bet it is the artificial sweetener that is having trouble being digested.
You might need to stick to more natural foods. I have been eating the slim fast optima bars as a meal replacement when I don't have a lot of time, and know the feeling you are talking about. I get it when I have Crystal light drinks too. (which is lame because I Love them)
I am losing weight right now doing Weight Watchers. They have a great program. You should check it out. I have been on it 11 weeks and I have lost 28.4 pounds! But I work out AND follow the plan. Even if you don't want to follow the plan and do the meeting try checking out the frozen food section.
Try replacing your lunch with one of the 3 or 4 point meals, they are still really light, and pretty filling. Also "Amy's" (organic) makes a "Shepard's Pie" which is basically a kind of vegetarian vegetable stew with mashed potatoes on top is really light cal, equiv to 3 weight watchers points, but VERY filling. Stays will you way better than one of those shakes.
GOOD LUCK!
2006-07-23 08:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal Violet 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Slim fast is dangerous just like anything else out there today. Your stomach probably can't handle it so I suggest you stop drinking that. I tried that stuff before and got ill too. The best thing to do is exercise and eat lots of fruits and veggies, high in fiber and eat lots of protein. Stay away from carbs for a while till you lose the pounds you wanna lose.
2006-07-23 07:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by curious_boricua_soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably stop drinking that, your stomach is apparently sensitive to it. Try the Adkins diet,it worked great for me. basically all meat and pretty much all you can eat. though with any diet you never want to stuff yourself. I did and still lost about a pound a day, it was crazy fast. no milk, no bread, no pasta, and only a cup of uncooked veggies/ salad a day.And here is the hard one for me ,try not to eat at least a couple of hrs. before you go to bed.I also had a problem because I LOVE chocolate ice cream......there is Adkins friendly ice cream, you can have a cup a day. Good luck
2006-07-23 07:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by ronchoward 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SlimFast had the same effect on me, too. I gave it up after 2 days and felt much better. I think the hardest weight to lose is the last 5 or 10 pounds; it seems to take longer when you have just a few pounds to lose. But, drop the SlimFast and fill up on veggies; drink lots of water, and step up the exercise and you'll lose that weight. Good luck!
2006-07-23 07:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slimfast is horrid crap! You should be eating a balanced diet and excersizing as well. If you really want to loose some weight you should cut flour out of your diet as well as sugar. I know it may be hard, but I've done it and it's amazing the difference you feel. Eat healthy, don't starve yourself by drinking fortified milkshakes.
2006-07-23 07:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by benhikin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That stuff is probably full of fiber to make you feel full - but also may make you cramp and poo a lot.
As far as not feeling full, well, nobody is going to feel satisfied drinking their meals for very long. Try to go on a real diet with real food you can chew.
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2016-10-08 05:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by bugenhagen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they didnt fill me up either........
i gave up the slim fast.
Exercise is a b*tch but it works.
and this too, I dropped so much weight when I quit soda.
Water, and exercise. I promise you, you will lose the weight.
One more thing, eat healthy!
1)Healthy Foods
2)Water
3)Exercise
These 3 things. I garantee you work.
2006-07-23 07:17:40 · answer #8 · answered by Rock N Roll Saved My Soul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is because of the diet stuff in the shake
2006-07-23 07:07:14 · answer #9 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you are probably starving yourself!!!!
2006-07-23 07:07:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋