It’s all a little vague. Some diets suggest for yout to consume large amounts of veggies,while others suggest to eat only one single food a day.

And then there is the shake; as in the Slim Fast Diet.

It sounds pretty much like what the folks at Herbalife are pushing, although it may be the other way around. Weight Loss Diets are a dime a dozen these days and it’s hard to keep track of who came with which idea and when.

So without going any further into that you can take a quick look at the usual pros and cons. Let’s face it ; it’s one of those diets that spark controversy. People either love it and claim it works wonders, while other will pronounce it a rip-off.

The basic idea is to replace two daily meals with Slim Fast shakes, accompanied by two pieces of fruit and a nutrition bar, and to have a sensible dinner at the end of the day.

A sensible dinner means that you are allowed to eat whatever you want, as long as you hold the portions average. At least this is the theory. In practice you will soon find out that dinner is the only time you can get some actual healthy food, aside from the vitamins and minerals-laden shakes, which means that your food choices are restrained to those that can keep you on your feet and thinking clearly.

In addition to the shakes, it’s advised to drink between 6-8 glasses of water per day to help along with the process of losing weight. It’s also recommended to pursue a workout program; which could be difficult considering the 1200 calories a day intake. On the other hand, the added exercises should help you shed weight faster and spend less time on the diet. Some people complained of having to buy all those shakes and bars, but I’d say that trading two regular meals for two shakes tends to balance out the costs.

Actually, it seems that the biggest problem dieters face is the fact that every one is on his own. There is no outside structure, there is no support. Just a box of shakes and your own common sense. This is a good thing for some because it helps build self-reliance and teach people to gain control of their own eating habits not just during the diet, but for the rest of their lives. Nevertheless, many fail without outside support and this may be a big topic with this diet.

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