Awkward question about the shakes...!

[Cindy1987]

Hey all, firstly I hope you're all seeing good results so far on your SF journeys!

Secondly, I re-started Slim Fast today! But I have a few concerns... does anyone find that Slim Fast shakes upset their tummy a bit? I've had digestive problems in the past, mild cases of IBS and such, and these days, SF shakes give me *that* feeling... bloaty discomfort and other such side-effects... understandably it's a feeling I'd very much like to avoid! But I'm determined to lose weight in a structured manner and SF has worked well for me in the past...

I use the powdered form, as I'm mildly lactose intolerant, and by making the shakes myself I can add soya milk instead. A few times I've made the shakes in a blender, and I worried that maybe I was filling the shakes with "air" and that was what was causing the discomfort/bloating.

Does anyone else have any similar problems with SF? Should I keep on using the shakes anyway in the hopes that my digestive system becomes accostomed? I did SF for a year, four years ago (wow, time flies...) and I never noticed feeling this way, though I did develop IBS related problems a while after I finished doing Slim Fast.

Anyone else had similar experiences? Or is it just me?

 

[jennybeth79]

Im the same... but I only started this week so Im no expert

 

[Cindy1987]

I was aware there was a certain amount of milk related produce in the Slim Fast powder, but I thought perhaps there wouldn't be enough for me to have a reaction (it wouldnt be the only thing that I consume that contains "milk solids" and such, for example).

That's really interesting J2BLUE. I did read some criticisms regarding the shakes and sugar, I have to say it did make me worry a little. I also worry about the lack of fibre in them.

Thanks for the info about alternative protein shakes, I'll look into that! Money is an issue for me though, I think part of the appeal of Slim Fast for me is it's (relative) cheapness. I have actually considered making my own shakes/smoothies, but I imagine they would somewhat lack the vitamins and nutrients required to be nutritionally complete!

Mrs_Hill2B - I hope the symptoms wear off for you soon!

Thanks for the response guys

 

[sacha]

I have pre made shakes and instantly feel bloated but have suffered with IBS for so long now I sit and wait for it to pass lol!! If you have lots of water apparently this helps!!

 

[Thatch]

Im the same! i dont drink that much water must start how many pints of water make up 2 litres!! is 2 litres what your meant to drink!!!

 

[MummyEm]

I had the same kind of problems in my first few weeks, although I was contipated too (TMI lol) but after my body had adjusted I was fine. I noticed in an above post slimfast shakes have very high sugar contents, does anyone know why and how its supposed to help us loose weight?

 

[mooncat]

It affects my stomach sometimes but I think its because I never drank cows milk before, always soya. Can I use soya milk because isnt that equivalent to semi skimmed?

 

[Cindy1987]

Mooncat, I always used soya. It works fine and tastes fine. I'm pretty sure it is similar to semi-skimmed calorie-wise, yes

 

[amavic]

I had the same kind of problems in my first few weeks, although I was contipated too

Hiya

I started slimfast yesterday and have had the boated gassy stomach but i had diorrehea instead of constipation!:sign0137:
I have decided to stay with the shakes for a couple of days to see if it settles down.

 

[sparkelwings]

hi girls, me too! i've been on it 3 weeks and am bloated/gassy etc but am putting up with it as i bought 4 months worth of tins when they were on special offer lol!