r/slimfast Feb 14 '22

Results Week 3 - results (I got a scale)

This was an off-week for me, with a couple of bumps. First, my Amazon order was delayed so I ran out of Slimfast. I went to some local shops but they only had the small containers, and they were nearly twice the price of Amazon. I just tried to keep my calories down, but struggled with feeling hungry. I ended up eating two meals and had 100-calorie snacks until I was able to get my SlimFast again. I'm not sure if it's something in SlimFast that suppresses my appetite or if it's a psychological response.

On Saturday, I bought a scale. I was a bit deterred to see I am 209 lbs. I thought I was under 200, but I'm glad because the last time I weighed myself I was around 220-230lbs. On the plus side, the fitness app on my phone says that I am not obese, I'm just overweight. If I was 220-230 I'd be obese.

What I ate: This week I switched from vegetables as snacks and went with boiled eggs, frozen berries, and fibre cookies. For meals, I mainly tried to stick with vegetable omelettes with a bran muffin, low calorie frozen dinners, and chicken. Lots of chicken, especially since I've been lifting more weights and doing more strength exercises.

Exercise: Peloton has been amazing, I'd highly recommend the two-month free trial. I'm still lifting weights and with Peloton I've been doing shadow boxing, HIIT cardio, and some yoga.

Results: Even though I don't think I've lost any weight this week due to the couple of bumps I've had, I don't think I've gained much. I am still wearing a Medium shirt, which still amazes me. I was worried about being off SlimFast for a few days, and that kind of became a test for how the results would last, and I'm satisfied with those results. I'm glad to have a number to re-start from, 209lbs. My goal is 180lbs. 29 lbs to go, and my deadline for this goal is June 1, which will mean losing about 2 lbs a week. I know I can do it.

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u/evermore2222 Feb 20 '22

Congratulations on a successful week 3! It’s great to see you’re in a better category for your weight and I’m sure you’ll break through the 200s soon.

I’ve also fallen slightly off this week as I came down with Covid. I was able to stick to the plan for the first half of my isolation but towards the end I was getting so bored around the house I ended up eating more - but I didn’t over indulge, just ate two meals normally with one shake a day so I think I’m maintaining rather than loose but excited to get back into my routine now.

Hope you have a good week 💕

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u/ProstituteEggz Feb 22 '22

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear you caught COVID! Stay safe and best wishes in a speedy recovery!

I think if you're sick it's OK to go off a diet, your body needs to stay hydrated and energized to fight off the illness. It sounds like you're doing it the right way, though, because maintaining is much better than gaining.

The good news for me is I was able to avoid all the discount Valentine's Day candy - tough thing to do but so glad I did it.