Feedback on the Kickstart Meal Replacement Program

Question

Following surgery to clean out an arthritic knee my health fund sent me some forms for a weight loss program run by Healthy Weight for Life. My doctor approved it so I followed through.
A big box of food sachets and an even bigger manual arrived - much of which was given over to constipation which is a side-effect of the program. Lots of suggestions like using Dulcolax !!!!
I am thinking this is not a healthy alternative and the box is still sitting there, gathering dust.
So, before I throw it out, has anyone used this program and what is your feedback ?
I am 70+ kgs and only need to lose 5-6 kgs to look good. Obviously weight-bearing exercise is not recommended.
PLEASE, I do not want other weight loss advice so only those having used the program please respond.
Thank you Anne

primek · Answer

No I haven't used these shakes (but I have used optifast which causes some people to develop constipation also ). The trouble with a lot of natural type remedies is they contain a lot concentrated fruit sugars. However "benefiber" might be a good alternative. Can be added to hot or cold drinks. It's not gritty but creates the&nbsp; bulk that is lacking drinking shakes. It literally has no taste.&nbsp;

blackwidow · Answer

Hello @primek.&nbsp; Thank you.&nbsp; That sort of filler was suggested also.&nbsp; I am really not sure if I want to do this as in the past I have just reduced my natural healthy diet and I do eat mostly natural foods with limited chemicals.&nbsp; Reading the ingredients on the sachet packs made my skin crawl.&nbsp; My body wants to be this weight apparently !&nbsp; Did you find the weight went back on as soon as you went back to ''normal'' food ?&nbsp; Anne

primek · Answer

I have gained back weight but its not related to the shakes. If you switch to a healthy eating plan it should be fine. Certainly your appetite is reduced after a longer period of refuced volumes of food.

The fibergel doesn't make you feel full. It's just cellulose fibre if I recall.

blackwidow · Answer

Thank you.&nbsp; The appetite being reduced does appeal (Oh, I love my food&nbsp; :D) but the side-effects and that list of ingredients does not.&nbsp; Still looking at the box !

primek · Answer

I actually felt really well on optifast. Between all the added vitamins&nbsp; and minerals and eating loads of veg. My appetite decreased after day 3.&nbsp;

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