The SlimFast Diet

A popular low calorie liquid meal replacement diet. This article includes a sample meal plan to get you kick started.

SlimFast Diet

The liquid meal replacement diet known as the SlimFast diet is based on the principle of replacing two meals and snacks each day with specially manufactured low calorie products including SlimFast shakes in various flavors and bars. By following this method the daily intake of a person should come out to be 1200 – 1500 calories. This diet also requires you to have a sensible sized meal (eg. dinner) to accompany the two replaced meals. There is also a strong emphasis on portion control when planning your meals and to follow standard nutritional guidelines. It is also recommended that you do approximately 30-60 minutes of exercise per day. See below for a sample meal plan on the SlimFast diet.

SlimFast Meal Plan Sample

There is a number of combinations that can help you to lose weight on the SlimFast diet, so long as you stick to the principle of replacing two meals with the SlimFast low calorie products. To get you started, heres a sample meal plan.

• Breakfast
  • SlimFast shake or bar
  • Glass of orange juice
• Lunch
  • SlimFast shake or bar
  • Piece of fresh fruit
• Dinner
  • Lean meat (grilled or baked) with a medium baked potato, steamed vegetables and a salad
  • Piece of fresh fruit
• Snacks
  • Air-popped popcorn
  • Piece of fresh fruit
  • Fresh vegetables
  • SlimFast bar