Anyone else doing SlimFast Optima?

I'm doing well on it -- it's only been 2 weeks, but I've lost a few inches. I'm not weighing myself b/c it only depresses me when the scale doesn't move, I'm judging by how my clothes fit. I like the shakes, the candy bars, etc. Honestly I feel better than I have in months, if only b/c I'm in control of what I'm eating/doing. I just feel a little lonely and want someone to chat with -- let me know if you're using slim fast or have in the past!

Thanks!

Even though no one else is doing this plan, I thought I might as well keep you all up to date on my progress.

Since my college graduation in 2003, I've put on about 30 lbs. It's terrible -- I put on most of the weight in the last 6 months since moving in with my fiance, Chris. So, after months of denial, bingeing, and finally being really mad, I just had to do something. Slimfast worked for me in college, it helped me lose about 15 lbs for a family party down in florida. So I'm giving it another fair chance.

Optima is different though, b/c you can eat more food than you could before (on their original plan). Since they took out so much sugar from the shakes and bars, they allow you to eat 150 cals in addition at breakfast and lunch. You're then allowed a snack in between, and up to 3 fruits and veggies per day. And of course, 'a sensible dinner'... It's good b/c I get to eat food -- meaning I get to chew. It's hard to do a liquid based diet b/c your cravings go from junk food to anything you can use your jaw to eat!

Well, hopefully someone will get inspired by this, or else just read and learn. Thanks for listening! I'll be around!

good luck!!! i hope you achieve what you want to loose.

Good Luckn on the plan. As long as you stick to it you will be fine!

my fh has the shakes for bkfst and lunch and then a snack bar in between

seems to be doing ok but he sometimes goes off a day or two

has lost 20 pounds since jan on it so keep up the good work!!!

omg, I thought I was weird b/c sometimes I get weird urges to chew! It's like you crave the act of chewing!

I've so far lost 8 lbs. It's been a little bit more than 2 weeks. I'm sticking with it! Thanks for the encouragement ladies!