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How to Try the Slim Fast Diet

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The Slim Fast plan is a simple approach to weight loss for dieters who have little time to prepare healthy meals. The plan includes the consumption of Slim Fast diet shakes along with a selection of healthy meals and snacks. The diet helps facilitate weight loss by reducing the daily calorie intake of its dieters to about 1,200.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Slim Fast diet shakes
  • Fresh fruit
  • Slim Fast snacks and meals (if desired)
  • Strength-training equipment
  1. Step 1

    Stock up on Slim Fast diet shakes prior to beginning the diet.

  2. Step 2

    Drink two diet shakes each day. Try to have one for breakfast and save the other for lunch. It is important to have a healthy breakfast to provide you with needed energy for the day.

  3. Step 3

    Eat two pieces of fruit and a Slim Fast nutrition bar during the day to satisfy cravings.

  4. Step 4

    Prepare a sensible dinner comprised of lean meats and vegetables. The meal should contain around 500 calories.

  5. Step 5

    Drink 6 to 8 cups of water daily. Water is essential to a healthy lifestyle and water consumption can help you avoid sodas and juices that are filled with sugar.

  6. Step 6

    Take part in an aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes four times a week. This will help facilitate weight loss. Strength training to tone muscles and raise metabolism is also important. Try using dumbbells or other strength-training equipment 2 to 3 times a week.

  7. Step 7

    Dine sensibly at restaurants by requesting grilled, roasted or steamed options instead of food that is breaded or fried. Try not to arrive at the restaurant hungry to avoid over-indulging.

Tips & Warnings
  • The sensible meal does not have to be eaten at dinner. Try having a healthy breakfast and then a shake for lunch and dinner. It may help provide some variety to your lifestyle and keep you from abandoning the diet.
  • The shakes come in different flavors. The company also offers smoothies, muffin bars and other choices to prevent boredom on the diet.
  • Make a list of healthy food options prior to visiting your local supermarket. Do not shop hungry and stick to your prepared list. Slim Fast can help you develop a well-rounded grocery list of foods allowed on the diet (see Resources below).
  • Avoid regaining weight once you transition off the diet shakes by continuing to make healthy meal choices and maintaining a balanced fitness plan.

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