Slim & Save VLCD Taster Pack- 1 Weeks Supply of Simplicity Plan with 28 Different Flavours + Brochure & Tape Measure.

Day 1 The box arrives. Damn you, impulse purchasing. Why couldn't you buy yourself something fun, like a sports car or a pony? No, you've bought yourself a bunch of shredded cardboard in foil pouches because you're an idio...ooh, chocolate bars. Scoff scoff scoff. Hey, that's not that bad. It's nearly dinner time. I crack into the Mushroom Pasta. Now, let's be honest. There is very little mushroom and for that matter very little pasta, and the taste is like opening your mouth, tearing open a pack of cup-a-soup and sliding it right on in, which let's face it we've all done once. But be realistic: you're on a diet, you're here to suffer, so get used to it and swallow (phrasing, as Archer might say). I followed up this tasteless treat with a chocolate shake, just because I could. It did, to be fair, taste of chocolate. It also tasted faintly of disappointment and evaporated dreams and something which is likelier to have an E number than a name. I head to bed, my stomach growling. Day 2 I am still alive. Still fat. And hungry. It is time to eat (frankly, any time starting a few hours after you begin this diet is time to eat). I select the banoffee porridge, mostly because I prefer my porridge plain and therefore the sooner I eat this monstrosity the better. I prepare it in the now familiar manner (add a small quantity of hot water and then microwave until it reaches the temperature prevailing at the centre of the sun) and consume, assuring my disgusted flatmate that no, it's quite palatable, really. I do not add that cat food is palatable if you're hungry enough. Lunch consists of the cottage pie, though I suspect the creator is not entirely familiar with the concept of a cottage or indeed pie. However, it is the tastiest yet. I have worked out that hot water from the tap is quite sufficient, which saves me boiling 200ml of water every time I get peckish. I go all out and take up the invitation to consume an additional 200 grams of steamed vegetables. I bet you didn't know you could want more steamed vegetables, did you? Later on, I'm considering treating myself to the pasta carbonara, perhaps washed down with a mint chocolate shake. In all seriousness: these are packets that contain powder to which you add hot water and eat. They taste as good as you could possibly expect, and despite my exaggerations they are perfectly palatable. The large variety is a major plus as eating the same two or three meals would get very old very quickly. They are well thought out, well packaged, easy to prepare, and provide a complete diet. This style of diet is not for everyone, but if you are determined to make a difference, I don't think you could do better.

I love food and I hate diets so it came as no surprise to find myself at 14 stone 4lbs (200lbs) at 5 ft 9 ins which for my build was about 35 lbs overweight. My wife is a serial dieter and I have 'kept her company' on some awful diet plans over the years. Some of those diets worked better than others but all were a struggle. This diet is different - honestly, it is! We started off using a different meal substitute system that did make progress but the actual 'food' provided was gag-making. After two weeks I had lost both 7 lbs and the will to live. I then stumbled upon this product which is a self-contained plan - everything is included. We bought a starter pack each and settled down for the long haul. (This starter pack even includes the shake shaker.) The 'science' behind this diet is 'ketosis' which apparently means the body is forced to produce chemicals that attack only fatty deposits and not healthy tissue so muscle mass is retained. I'm no bio-chemist so I can't comment other than to say whatever it does, it worked for me. The four elementsof the diet are: the breakfasts, which are tasty; the shakes which satisfy any craving for 'sweet' ; the bars which are unbelievably filling in relation to their size; and the main meals which kept us going throughout the evenings. After the first few days the excess weight started to disappear at a frankly astonishing rate although neither of us experienced any hunger pangs or cravings for non-diet food. In view of the initial success we decided to continue with this diet and bought more items in the range. After one month on this diet I had lost a further 20 pounds. and went on to lose a grand total of 25 lbs plus the 7 lbs on the initial far less endurable diet. In addition to the simple numbers, we are both convinced that the weight loss has been very much targeted at the areas carrying most fat (which seems to back up their sciency claims.) Personally my greatest satisfaction is that my man-boobs are a thing of the past! Potential users of this diet system should be aware that it is an 'exclusive' system in that you must have the diet foods but must exclude just about everything else. Apart from a few chewy bars there is nothing to give your teeth a workout. There is a very helpful and informative guide booklet provided in every pack and it is imperative you read and understand it before embarking on this diet. The one thing you MUST avoid is alcohol in any amount - there are dire warnings of the potentially serious results of combining diet and drink plus there are limitations on individuals with certain medical conditions such as diabetes or heart problems. You must seek medical advice before starting this diet. I wholeheartedly recommend this diet and wish you luck!

Overall very good but all the products are quite strong tasting and the savory items quite spicy there were a few I did not enjoy . By buying the taster pack you get a mixture of sweet and savory and there are a lot of choice .I enjoyed the milkshakes , particularly good because you mix all the shakes ,soups and meals with water. But the bars were my favorite , I found them very filling and I liked the texture as they are quite dense and you really feel satisfied having eaten one. So much so I cut them in half and spread them out over two snacks to make them last longer I enjoyed them so much.I wanted something to take on holiday as I was trying to maintain weight , if I had lost more weight I would have been happy .I ate two of these a day for 14 days and still enjoyed a meal in the evening with the occasional glass of wine ( not really what this diet plan was intended for but suited me ) I would definitely buy these again

Everything has been so delicious! Apart from the items I would normally not buy or eat anyway, like pasta carbonara, and the rhubarb & custard shake, personal preference here. I don’t prefercred meat in general, but even those meals were surprisingly tasty. Been on it 5 full days now and feel my tummy is trimmer. The scale is 8lbs lighter too. Maintaining the water requirements as per the online meal planner has definitely been helpful and motivating. I’m now I’m ketosis, slight headaches strange taste on my tongue but no hunger pangs. Been peeing it all out, and although I just got hit with the aches of the flu I’m doing just fine. And oh, the bars, they are all so darn yummy and filling. I cut it’s on half lengthwise, and then further into little squares and and have it with a side decaf coffee, delicious! I’m also a chocolate lover, but those cravings for sweet have dwindled now. However, my favorite is the chocolate shake, and I can taste a hint of coconut in it. Can’t go wrong. Not sure if I can manage the whole 12 weeks, but if I remember, I will update after a month. Easy to follow, and the fact that you don’t have to prepare your own at home food, means you won’t get tempted with the salt. My next box of spicy meals are due in today, so excited as the mild curry, was my fave so far. My tip for a tasty not pasty is meal is to add the water in slowly and makes it into a paste so that none of your powder food gets stuck at the bottom of the mug. Then gradually add in the rest so that it’s evenly mixed.

I first opted for this 7 day pack to see what the plan was like and have since moved onto the 28 day Simplicity plan through the Slim and Save website. The choice of meals, shakes, bars and soups is good and varied and apart from the scrambled egg pack (which is horrid), everything I have tried is tasty and nutritious. It takes a bit of getting used to and the first few days trying to get into ketosis is hard as your body is craving the carbs you are significantly reducing your intake on, but once you get past this, it's pretty easy sticking to the plan. Everything mixes with water and is simple to make, so if you don't want to faff about with food preparation, then this plan is ideal for you. I tend to find that having a bar a day is the key to curbing hunger and mixing that up with a shake or two, a soup and an evening meal is the best approach. You also need to up your water intake significantly and need to watch the extras you can have. I've tried the slim rice, which is OK, although has a bit of a fishy smell to it when you first open the pack. You can also have 200g of cooked veg a day if you so choose and can have things like Coke Zero to drink and Hartley's sugar free jelly as a treat. So far, I have been able to stick to the routine, and even though I get the odd craving, this soon passes. I would recommend giving this a go if you are disciplined enough to stay on point. My willpower is usually pretty poor, but I've found this easier than I thought I would and am feeling healthier and more nimble already.

Doent taste too great. Soup was very lumpy as hard to mix into hot water.

This is a great diet for people who have an over-abundance of enthusiasm for food. I struggle to lose weight with normal diets because there's too much effort involved in weighing everything, too much complexity in the rules, etc. This pack has all of your meals in it. You can add 200g of veg a day, 100-200ml of milk, and the konjac noodles and rice - and that's it. It makes it very easy to follow. All of the packs in this kit are vegetarian which is a bonus. It's low carb and low calorie, and if you're prepared to be a little creative you can create some half-decent meals from the packs. There's live chat support on the website and on Facebook, and the Facebook group is very positive, friendly and supportive. Most importantly, as a very low calorie diet, you'll lose weight. The relatively rapid loss means that I can be on a strict diet for far less time, which means I'm actually losing all of the weight that I want to while my willpower holds. At the end of this I'm planning to switch to 5:2 to maintain my weight, and try and learn some healthier habits! I recommend this pack for anyone who's looking to get started with a VLCD; if it works and you like it, you can move on to the selection packs.

This was an impulse buy after the need to lose weight after long term illness. I never did the research I should have but honestly....why would people put themselves through this?? You get 4 of these pouches a day at very low calories so your intake each day is less than 900 calories. Firstly they did taste ok, awful side effects with bloating, stomach problems and possibly way to many trips to the toilet then I researched the diet...The dangers of this diet should really be a warning that is highlighted on this page and the website but to be honest I should of know these dangers as it's not brain science to work out that you take in less calories than you need then your hitting dangerous grounds with not enough energy going in to keep your vital organs working as they should. Once all the fat has been used in reserve what else can your heart or liver use to keep it going as it should??? Short term it may be a solution but it won't change the way you deal with food or show you good portion size so I swiftly stopped this after a few days and did the right thing and educated myself. Reduce calories to a daft level and increase your exercise and bamb. ...you have the science behind safe and effective weight loss. No extra money needed and no expensive diet aids needed. Don't be silly people and do the two simple things and stay safe and healthy. The more you learn about how much and what you eat the easier it gets to get the right levels to reduce your weight safely. I'm now 2 st down and full of energy which I would never have if I continued on this diet and I know the amount of calories I need to keep at these levels.