Celebrity Slim Questions & Answers

Hi Melissa, thanks for your question! In terms of striving to achieve a longer term goal, its completely up to each person about which phases they want to follow and for how long on each.

The Trim Phase is our traditional program that was designed with longer term use in mind. So its generally more flexible, more enjoyable and easier to stick with over a longer period of time. It incorporates more snacks and a slightly higher daily food intake than the Rapid Phase.

The Rapid Phase is our kick-start phase and can be used to begin a journey, or to boost results at any point along a journey. There is no restriction for how long you can follow the rapid phase; it's completely safe for ongoing use, but isn't quite as flexible as the Trim phase, so while some people find it easy to stick with, there are others you find it trickier to stick with over a long period of time. A person could just follow Rapid, or Just follow Trim, or start with Rapid for a few weeks then move on to the Trim Phase until they reach their goal. Or, they could alternate between Rapid and Trim every couple of weeks to keep things interesting, its completely up to them.

With regards to the directions for following the Rapid Phase, this includes 3 x Rapid Shakes plus 1 x healthy balanced meal and 2 litres of water (plus allowable drinks and any free food veggies). We recommend you follow each plan as directed for best results. Warmest regards, The Celebrity Slim Team

Hi Michelle, thanks for your question! This should be fine, however we haven't reviewed the efficacy or risks for that particular product. If you're concerned, we recommend you speak to a healthcare professional. Warmest regards, The Celebrity Slim Team

Hi Sharon, Great question! The times are merely a guideline, designed to emphasise the ideal spacing of meals/shakes/snacks throughout the day. As Kersti described, the program is flexible so you can plan your intake around your routine. Ideally, we recommend spacing your shakes and meals out evenly through the day, so as to ensure you are eating regularly and not going for too long without eating (which can lead to hunger and then increases the likelihood of a potential bad food choice slip up).

Hope that helps!

(Congratulations to you Kersti on your fabulous results! And thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with Sharon).

Warmest regards, The Celebrity Slim Team

Hi Adam, Yes of course! Where the directions on the back of pack specify to mix with skim milk, it is absolutely fine to choose light milk, or even an alternative milk of your choice (such as soy milk, almond milk etc.). Hope that helps :)

Hi Alayna, apologies we missed your note. Here is some information from the FAQs section of our website, which covers the question of "will I experience gas, headaches or bloating during my first week on the program?", which you may find helpful.

Any time you make a considerable change to the types of food you're eating, it can result in temporary changes to your bowel movements, while your digestive system adjusts. Healthy foods, like vegetables, generally contain more fibre, which can also assist in more regular bowel movements. After about 2-7 days, your digestive system will have adjusted to your new eating habits. Whatever phase you decide to start on, during the first week your body will be adjusting to less carbohydrates and more protein. After 3-5 days, your stored carbohydrate levels will have dropped considerably and your body will be forced to begin burning mostly fat for energy, which is the result you want. During your first week, there are a few telltale signs that the Celebrity Slim Program is working:
1) Because you're drinking more water, and your body is detoxing from breaking down more fat, you'll probably need to visit the toilet more often. This is a good sign and you must drink at least 2 litres of water a day to assist this process.
2) After a few days you may get a dull headache for a day or two. Don't be concerned, this is your body adjusting to the program, and it's actually a good sign.
3) You may also feel quite lethargic, maybe even a bit achy for a couple of days like you are getting a flu - this is perfectly normal and will pass quickly.
4) After a few days you may get cravings for sweet foods. Resist these by eating your allowable snacks, or anytime free foods; again this is a good sign your carbs are running low and your body is starting to burn more fat.
5) After about a week to 10 days you will be surprised to find your cravings and hunger reduce dramatically and it's far easier to stay on the program - most people also find they have more energy and feel great!

Hi Christine, For best results (and to ensure you are receiving the full intended nutritional profile to meet your daily needs) we recommend following the directions on the back of each shake pack. For Celebrity Slim Rapid shakes, the directions specify to mix with skim milk (though an alternative milk such as soy milk or almond milk can be used instead).

Hi Julie, congratulations on your results so far! That's a fantastic achievement, to be able to fit into your jeans and shorts again! When it comes to tracking your progress, the number on the scales will not always tell you the full or accurate story about your progress. We always highly recommend tracking your body measurements as well as as your weight. We recommend that you take weekly measurements of your arms, thighs, hips, waist and chest, as this is another excellent way of tracking your results other than on the scales. Sometimes your results can show up in surprising ways! This is especially the case if you are incorporating any exercise into your routine, as you are likely building muscle tone whilst losing fat at the same time, and since muscle mass is denser/heavier than fat per square inch, you may not see these positive changes to your shape and body composition reflected on the scales.
A couple of other tips; Weigh and measure yourself first thing in the morning and at the same time each week. Try not to weigh and measure yourself every day; once a week is a good idea. Try to weigh yourself on the same set of scales each time. Hope that helps and keep up the fantastic work! You're doing great :)

Hi Merryn, Thanks for getting in touch! Our rapid shakes are actually specifically designed to be mixed with skim milk (not with water), so we're not surprised you'd find them watery mixing them with water! The directions on the back of the pack state: "Add 200ml of cold skim milk into a Celebrity Slim shaker. Add two (2) scoops (40g) of Celebrity Slim Rapid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds." Give it a try with skim milk, as described and we're sure you'll find them much more enjoyable :)