Ana's flock Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 After years of not succeeding with various diets, Weigh"Ooops, word censored!"chers etc... I've decided to go for an assessment with SureSlim. It's rather pricey (over £400) but apparently they do blood tests to determine your metabolic type and then taylor your diet to your individual needs. I've been in a website where I've been reading really good testimonials... mind you, I'm also aware that sometimes those 'independent' testimonials are written by the companies themselves, so I've taken it with a good pinch of salt. Then I thought 'aha! I know where I can go for partial, honest and wise advice!' and here I am. Soooo: I need to lose a good 4 stones to get to a healthy weight (I won't be skinny, that's for sure). I already eat pretty healthily, no crisps, no confectionery (the ocassional bite at a bar of high-cocoa content organic chocolate), the odd glass of wine with my food at weekends, only use olive oil (and in moderate amounts) and plenty of pasta, bread, fruit & veg, fresh fish, chicken, and of course: eggs (about 4/5 per week), and drink lots of water. Portion sizes are normal. Take aways on average once a week, and some rice and a portion of whatever lasts me for two meals. What I mean is that I don't eat masses of unhealthy stuff, so there's not much they can cut off my usual diet. Have any of you tried the SureSlim diet? Does it deliver the fantastic results it promises? I'm not a fan of diets as a general rule, I think the Atkins is abysmal, but I keep getting larger and larger and it's costing me a small fortune in new clothes everytime I outgrow the contents of my wardrobe. I look forward to your comments, opinions and advice. Thank you for being there Ana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 have you had your thyroid levels checked? your diet sounds OK, the British Heart foundation has lots of info about keeping your weight down, we use their booklets at work. Is Sure Slim based on meal replacements?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I already eat pretty healthily, no crisps, no confectionery (the ocassional bite at a bar of high-cocoa content organic chocolate), the odd glass of wine with my food at weekends, only use olive oil (and in moderate amounts) and plenty of pasta, bread, fruit & veg, fresh fish, chicken, and of course: eggs (about 4/5 per week), and drink lots of water. Portion sizes are normal. Take aways on average once a week, and some rice and a portion of whatever lasts me for two meals. What I mean is that I don't eat masses of unhealthy stuff, so there's not much they can cut off my usual diet. Wow can I just say that is practically word for word what I was saying until I went on WW! I was eating all the right things, just waaaaaaaay too much of them, too much oil and too much sat fat, WW has taught me moderation in all things and if you read the 'healthy eating' thread you'll see my progress. I did Atkins and lost a lot of weight quite a while ago, I think limiting carbs is a good idea (hey I do it on WW) and if you do it properly, not the Daily Mail hearsay version, it's safe and sensble. Weirdly, I've only been able to make it work once, no idea why! Good luck, and come join us on the healthy eating thread x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Last time I had a blood test everything was fine. Thyroid was within the normal parametres... I don't think this is going to be meal replacements - I won't be doing it if it's eating unknown powdered stuff to be mixed with water! yuk! I had a go at the SlimFast about 15 years ago. It worked (I went from a size 12 to a 10...) but I was hungry all the time! (I was also single and didn't have to cook for a family!). It makes you think... If I went back to a 12 (or even a 14) I'd be jumping up and down with joy! A size 10 now would mean total starvation and at 5'6" (and curvy build) my face would look gaunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Just wanted to say good luck with the weight loss, never come across SureSlim so can't coment on it personally. I have to say that I also succeeded with WW, and as Rhapsody said, it's not what I was eating - although the odd packet of biscuits obviously didn't help - it was the portion sizes. I was shocked when I discovered how small a recommended portion of pasta was, but once I committed to it, I got used to eating less and still managed to feel satisfied by it. If I was going to go over my limit, I didn't sweat about it too much, just made up a batch of onion soup which is 0 points & snaffled that at lunchtimes, then ate properly at supper time with DH, usually a very veg-laden stirfry with chicken or salmon. I actually didn't feel too much as though I was going without either as I stocked up on WW choc bars which I limited myself to one a day as a treat, and used halfsugar rather than Splenda or real sugar - a happy medium I felt. As we all know though, what works for one doesn't work for another . Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I haven't tried sureslim but i have to say WW was good for me. (Lost a little over two stone with an average of 1-2lbs lost a week) Nice and slowly guarantees a better chance for the weight to stay off. I found it was my portions that we were way off. Cereal bowls were filled and topped with semi skimmed milk (I was inspired by the cereal for brekkie, lunch and propper dinner diet) but when i actually weighed out a correct portion it showed i was WAY off. I switched to skimmed milk and found i actually like porridge too! Same problem with pasta, rice, bread and potatoes. I found you could have a surprising amount of cous cous though and made lots of yummy veg salds with them. Fat free dressings too. I also realised that the 'high juice' squash i was buying was packed with sugar so i switched to No added sugar fruit and barley. I found little changes helped. A sweetener in my coffee instead of sugar (Tried it without and was way too bitter) or splendor would be good. Pastry based items were sadly a no-no but with saving up my points i could treat occasionally. I love to snack between meals so switched to crudite vegetables (0 points) or pink and white mallows were only half a point for my sweet fix. Hope you find what ever works for you. Good luck with it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Why don't you Google Sureslim reviews, there is a lot of information out there, it may help you make a more informed decision. £400 sounds a lot of money and if I was thinking about investing that sort of money, I would do a load of internet research first. Have you thought of seeing your doctor and asking his/her opinion of going down this road? Your doctor may well be able to suggest an alternative diet program that may work for you. Good luck and regards Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Have never tried Sureslim myself, only Weight Watchers and Slimming World. Slimming World worked better for me as I was never hungry Good luck in your quest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Reading through Ana, I notice you don't mention exercise or lifestyle yet feel the weight goes on even with reasonable food consideration. Even a twice daily short brisk walk might make all the difference in kick starting a sluggish metabolism, if you are able? Also, I'd endorse the idea of looking at the Healthy Eating Topic in the All things Nice section. It's very supportive, informative and inspirational! Sorry, I don't know anything about SureSlim, but wish you well in finding the best approach for you, do keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've done sureslim, and got on fairly well. In the long run it's the same price as any other weight loss organisation, it's just up front. If you are commited and dont mind eating completely differently to your family it'll definately work for you best of luck. if you need any more into PM me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Why not keep a totally honest food diary for a week, including any excercise you do, walking dogs, or school runs or energetic hoovering! Then take it to your GP before you part with £400. My diet was similar to yours, but as someone else said, way too much and I hadn't even noticed! I lost a stone on Slimming World, stopped last August and haven't put a pound back on and I'm not even using their eating plan any more. I need to lose more and I know if I went back to it it would work again, I was never hungry and I could eat WHATEVER I LIKED, if I wanted a Mars Bar I could have one, on a green day I could eat my own body weight in pasta, and I hadn't realised how my capacity for food had increased so not having to starve or feel hungry was important as I'd got used to NEVER feeling hungry. Good luck whatever you do, and remember in the end, it's just eating less and excercising more, no matter how they dress it up! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Since reading all your responses and the Healthy Eating thread I'm reconsidering. Instead of parting with over £400 I'm going to have an allergy and food sensitivity test as I fear I might be a tad sensitive to wheat... and I do eat a fair amount of breads and pasta - all nice and wholemeal but I'm feeling bloated and tired. So, to begin with I'm switching to spelt bread and plenty of fish and veg, soups etc. I'm also going to cut down on portions. Hopefully my energy levels will increase and I'll be able to face the dreaded exercise which I hate... Thanks for your advice and sharing of experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Save your money love! It's hard isn't it? I had a shot at Slimming World last year, lost lots & put some back on. I have decided to give weight watchers a shot, but I don't like classes. So I have bought all the starter pack, shopping guides etc off ebay & I've got hold of some recipe books. I'm also saving up for a treadmill, so I can walk even when it's far too cold to go out. I can walk whilst Corrie is on. I have polycystic ovary syndrome & my weight yo-yo's, but I do have shots at dieting every now & then & it works. Best of luck. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Emma, the online version of WW is very good - works really well & is simple to do. I don't like meetings either, so i am afraid that I don't go to those but do the diet online instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'd go for the food diary, and an exercise diary, too. And then rather than Doing Exercise try to find time to take the stairs rather than the lift, walk briskly to/from work/shops/wherever else you go. Are there any vaguely-energetic things you might fancy trying? I hate all gym-type, ex-school-PE-class activities, but, for example, really like kayaking: is there anything like that which you might be able to find time for locally to you? Try cutting wheat out of your diet for a couple of weeks and see if it makes any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks Cinnamon - I have a 2 week free trial & have signed up! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
