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Unlike (almost?) all other shakes, Asda Measure Up is made with water, not milk. (This further adds significantly to the savings!) Quite why the others don't just add milk powder, I really don't know! Good luck!

You know, if it were possible to bottle that feeling, I wonder what people would pay for it? HOLD ONTO IT! Take a moment (just a moment) to sit down and close your eyes and think about how good you feel right now - and deservedly so: you've put in the effort and are reaping the rewards...

If you're working only a few hours a week and you have children, aren't you entitled to Tax Credits? HMRC Tax Credits Online

Many people say this, I must be in the minority: I enjoy the shakes made up from powder, but find the ready-mades watery and have a slightly metalic taste to them. When they used to come in cans, I thought it was the container that was the problem, but even in the plastic bottles it's just the...

If you ring SlimFast (UK 0800 567 4471; ROI 1850 419 172) and ask for a pack, they'll send you one, which includes some info about SlimFast, but also their OWN calorie-counter. This doesn't list SlimFast products, but many others and I'm sure you'll find it very useful. [Oh my, are SlimFast...

It's true, so many conditions are linked with being overweight, and it's high time the medics started taking some responsibility as well as ourselves. If you go to the doctor's, he simply tells you to lose weight. If you're really lucky, he'll give you a diet sheet - typically very basic...

Just be aware that faster loss can have saggy skin issues (and very fast loss can cause a thyroid issue). Remember how long it took you to gain the weight and expect it to take at least as long to lose it. [At least as long because you can eat more than double your required calories, but you...

I suffer much the same and I'm fairly sure it's because once the evening meal is finished that's it for the day! My tactic is to delay my dessert/treat until about an hour before bed, although I have it whenever I feel like it. It's also a good idea to eat as late as possible (but in plenty...

I knew there was something else: Asda fruit-flavour lollies - you can have up to *THREE* of these as a 100 kcal (and zero fat) snack! Good news for the summer.

Inspired on by Rayven's finds, I did some detective work myself in the supermarket and - oh my - are you just going to LOVE what I have to tell you! Within the 100 kcal and 3.3 g fat (or proportionately less) bracket, are: - Solero - TWO Mini Twisters (except the chocolate variety) - HALF a...

SlimFast Powder: Asda 2 for £7.00 (or £4.68 each), but Tesco £3.27!

Well done DH!

The shops are open! Get something in before you face this again tomorrow! Always have at least ONE unopened tub of the powder and some Marvel milk powder in stock. Put 250ml water in the shaker, add 2 rounded tablespoons (or 3 dessertspoons) of Marvel and 2 scoops of SlimFast powder. From...

Top idea for a thread - but have I missed how many servings these recipes make?

Since I live on my own, the idea of cooking and NOT nibbling AND keeping to a decent portion AND NOT having seconds etc etc etc - well, it's just out there! SlimFast set the evening meal at 600 kcals (800 for men) and low fat: that means about 3.3 grams of fat per 100 kcals - or 20g IF your...

Just found the "add to reputation" button - and clicked on Rayven's.

Nice work Rayven, thank you! (Why isn't there a "thanks" button in this forum?)

Out of curiosity I looked at the calories in a typical Easter Egg. If you don't know, are you ever going to be surprised! For instance, a Cadbury's Wispa HALF egg contains 520 kcals. So with the 3 Wipsas that come with it, it's a colosal total of 1,620 kcals! Galaxy Minstrels is roughly the...

Just for ref, guys, the 100 kcal snacks are supposed to be low-fat: that means 3.3g (per 100 kcals) or less. I'm thinking crisps etc surely don't make it! I enjoy the SlimFast Cheddar Bites (but not the pretzels) and the chocolate caramel bar. The chocolate peanut bar is also pleasant, but I...

Hi guys Just thought I'd chip in - oops, er ... contribute! OK, so yesterday was Good Friday and my parents sent me a cheque to go out for a meal instead of an Easter Egg, and I was invited to join a friend at an all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant. For those of you who are still reading...

Hi guys Sorry to let you know that it WILL make a difference if you make it with cold water - but you COULD make it with hot water and then let it go cold. "Here's the science bit ..." Much like instant custard, hot chocolate drinks contain starch cells to thicken the product. The boiling...

Got it - thanks!

I understand the convenience it would be to make it with water instead of milk, so here's what I do. Fill up your shake to the 250 ml with water, then add 2 rounded tablespoons (or 3 dessertspoons) of milk powder (such as Marvel) and then the two scoops of SlimFast powder. Set to with the...

People, I'm very concerned at what I'm reading. I understand the attraction of giving up on food altogether and replacing it with SlimFast, but does it not occur to you, if this were at all safe, the company would be maximising its profits and encouraging everyone to do it? Keyword: safe. If...