Celebrity Slim Questions & Answers (page 4 of 6)

Hi Paige, Great to hear you have started the Rapid phase of the Celebrity Slim Program! So, the list of Friendly Vegies on our website ( is designed to guide you on the types of foods that you can use to build your healthy balanced main meal. Vegetables are wonderful slimming foods and a wide variety will keep your meals interesting, colourful and tasty. But there are some you'll need to avoid - generally the starchy ones like potato and pumpkin. In the list of friendly vegies, the quantity you can eat is generally unlimited, unless otherwise stated (i.e. some should only be enjoyed in moderation). You should try to have at least 3 cups of these vegetables daily. As a general guide, your dinner plate should be about 1/4 protein food and 3/4 vegetables.

On The Rapid Phase, your daily meal plan includes 3 x Celebrity Slim Rapid Shakes or Rapid Bars plus 1x healthy balanced meal and 2 litres of water (plus other allowed drinks listed on the Friendly Foods website page). This means that snacks are not included in the Rapid Phase of the program (however, they are incorporated into the Trim Phase). The exception to this rule, is that, as we stated earlier, the quantity of Friendly Vegies that you can consume on any phase of the Celebrity Slim Program is generally unlimited (except for those marked as 'in moderation'). So, if you wanted, you could enjoy friendly vegies as "free food" to keep you going in between meals on the Rapid Phase. Think fresh chopped vegies (always a great idea to have these on hand at work or in the fridge for when you feel peckish. Cooked vegies, or soup made with allowable veggies is another great option.

Hope that answers your question!

Warm regards,
The Celebrity Slim Team
www.celebrityslim.com.au

Hi Stacey, Thanks for getting in touch. Great to hear you're ready to make a change and start the Celebrity Slim Program! We think that you'll love Celebrity Slim, because it's easy to follow and easy to stick to. Our shakes are delicious (you just need to work out which flavours are your favourite!) and are super convenient and quick to make. The program is flexible, so you can choose what time of day you'd like to have your Main healthy balanced meal - so if you're eating out for lunch or dinner with friends, you can make that meal your main one for the day.

By following the Celebrity Slim Program you can certainly achieve your goal of losing 10kg. In terms of the rate of weight loss you can expect, everyone is different and it important to realise that your results can be dependent on a number of different factors including your age, gender, your basal metabolic rate, how much weight you have to lose, your previous eating habits, whether you are incorporating any exercise and of course how well you stick to the program. That said, our data suggests that most people will lose between 1-3kg in the first week and between 0.5-1kg each week thereafter. This is a safe and steady rate of weight loss which will ensure you don't put the weight back on later. Some people will achieve much better results than this, whilst some people may find their progress slower. If you are incorporating exercise, you will likely see improved results.

There are just over 4 weeks from now until new years eve, so for you to achieve a 10kg weight loss by then you would be looking at a rate of weight loss of around 2.2-2.5kg per week. This is not impossible, but it is higher than the average rate of weekly weight loss. It is very important to have realistic expectations, otherwise you risk setting an unrealistic goal and then giving up because you haven't achieved it as quickly as you'd like. We would recommend that you start the program keeping in mind that you should expect to be able to comfortably lose around 4-7kg in 4 weeks. If you lose more - great! If not, you can simply continue following the program until you achieve your goal.

Hi Aj, Celebrity Slim is perfectly safe to use whilst you are trying to conceive. In fact, statistics show that losing just 5% of your body weight can significantly improve the chances of conception.

You improve your chances of conceiving if you're at, or close to, your healthy weight before you fall pregnant. You can calculate your body mass index (BMI) using the BMI calculator on our website. This will show if you fall within the healthy range. Ideally, your BMI should ideally be between 18.5 and 25 at the beginning of pregnancy.

However, because the Celebrity Slim Program is based on a reduced kilojoule diet, we do not recommend it for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding as the diet may not contain enough nutrients to support the needs of both mum and baby. So once you have successfully conceived, we recommend that you stop following the program. Once you are no longer pregnant or breastfeeding, you could certainly begin the program again. Wishing you all the success with IVF!

As Marnie also suggested, it may be a good idea to discuss with your doctor - especially if you are taking any medication in conjunction with the IVF treatment.

Hi Kimmar1, Thanks for your question! The Celebrity Slim Program is not a 'no' or 'low' carbohydrate eating program - it does allow a regular intake of healthy fibrous carbohydrates. But compared to a traditional Western diet, it contributes about 1/4 of the amount.

Celebrity Slim Shakes, Soups and Bars contain carefully portioned and balanced amounts of carbohydrates to ensure you are meeting your daily nutritional needs, while still enabling weight loss results on the program. With the majority of your daily carbohydrate requirements met by our shakes, soups and bars, this allows you to focus your efforts on choosing nutrient-rich, delicious options for your main balanced meal and snacks, without having to do any tricky calorie calculations or tempting fate in trying to limit yourself to "just a little bit of carbs".

It's an important part of our program, providing you with the tools to cook and choose healthy meals and snacks, allowing you to change your eating and lifestyle habits for the better and maintain your weight loss in the long term.

If you're referring specifically to our range of Low-Carb Shakes - these are certainly lower in carbs than our traditional range of shakes and are available as an option for those looking to boost their weight loss on the Trim Phase.

Part of the reason that our low-carb shakes contain around 15g of carbohydrates is because an important part of getting the nutritional balance right is ensuring that our food tastes as delicious as possible, while still meeting your daily nutritional needs and providing a necessary energy deficit to elicit weight loss. After all, a large contributor to succeeding on a program like Celebrity Slim is that you enjoy the foods you're eating, which makes it much easier to stick to the program and much more enjoyable, minimising the likelihood of giving up and reverting back to old habits. Keeping this in mind, the unfortunate reality is that carbohydrates are generally delicious tasting, so the more carbohydrates you take out of the nutritional mix, generally the more flavour and taste you tend to lose. We still think our low-carb range is yum, but many people do tend to prefer the taste of our regular shakes.

Hi Kimmar1, Welcome to the Celebrity Slim Program! We're sure you'll love it. If you follow the program correctly, we're sure you'll see some fantastic results!

On the Rapid Phase, simply consume 3 x Rapid Shakes (or Rapid Bars) and 1 x healthy balanced meal plus 2 litres of water each day (plus allowable drinks of your choice). Snacks are not included as part of the Rapid Phase of the program. However, as per our program guidelines, the quantity of allowable friendly vegetables you can enjoy is generally unlimited (except for those listed as "in moderation") on any of the Celebrity Slim Phases. So, you can certainly enjoy extra allowable veggies as snacks to tide you over between meals on the Rapid Phase. All other types of snacks should be avoided on the Rapid Phase. You can find the list of allowable friendly veggies here:

Celebrity Slim Rapid is perfect for individuals looking to lose a large amount of weight in a short period of time. Celebrity Slim Rapid is somewhat more restrictive in terms of food allowance and kilojoule intake compared to the 'Trim' and 'Maintain' phase, thus achieving the rapid results desired. It's not for everyone, so if you do find yourself struggling to stick with the Rapid Phase and feel you'd like to incorporate regular snacks, we recommend you move onto the Trim Phase - which is our traditional program and has been designed with longer term use in mind, allowing you to eat 6 times a day. The Trim Phase tends to be more enjoyable, more flexible and provides more variety and a slightly higher daily food intake. You can read more about the three Celebrity Slim Program phases here:

Hi MsScarlett, Thanks for getting in touch. There are a few key differences between Celebrity Slim and the cambridge diet: Celebrity Slim is made by Australian Pharmaceutical manufacturer Probiotec, using only the highest quality ingredients. Celebrity Slim is a moderate carbohydrate program, which incorporates a combination of meal replacements with healthy balanced meals and snacks - whereas the cambridge diet encourages total meal replacement, which we don't encourage (incorporating healthy meals helps educate you to make healthier food and lifestyle choices, enabling you to sustain your weight loss in future). Celebrity Slim is conveniently available online (delivered to your door), as well as at leading supermarkets, pharmacies and health retailers Australia-wide, with ample support from Celebrity Slim consultants via phone, email and web as well as peer support through forums and facebook. Cambridge is available only via independent consultants.

Celebrity Slim meal replacements are less expensive than Cambridge, with Celebrity Slim shakes at $3.25 each, or as low as $2.35 each when purchased as a value pack. Cambridge shakes are $4.05 each.

Hope that helps!

Hi Hallikin, When you follow the Celebrity Slim program correctly, you will certainly see results. You shouldn't be feeling hungry on the program, so here are a couple of suggestions and pointers: Are you drinking at least 2 litres of water each day? Remember, we often mistake the feeling of thirst for hunger, causing us to reach for food when in fact we're simply dehydrated. If you're feeling peckish between meals, have a glass of water and see how you feel. You shouldn't be needing to snack on the Rapid phase, so if you are truly feeling hungry, we recommend that you move onto the Trim phase which accommodates for 3 healthy snacks between meals. What times of day are you eating? This can impact your satiety levels, depending on how far apart each meal is spaced and what times you are eating in conjunction with your waking hours and other activities.

Regarding your weight loss, it is still early days (we recommend you weigh and measure yourself once a week), however the fact that you are incorporating snacks into the Rapid Phase will likely slow down your results. The snacks you have mentioned are also not approved program snacks - for the full list of friendly foods that you can enjoy, check out this page on our website: There are lots of yummy vegies and fruits you can snack on during the Trim Phase, however bananas should be avoided as they are too high in carbohydrates.
What are you eating for your main meal and at what time of day? Switching your routine around so that you have your main meal earlier in the day (think breakfast or lunch) will allow you to consume the bulk of your food earlier in the day and let your body burn it as fuel for energy throughout the day.

Feel free to give us a breakdown of your daily routine (what time you wake up and go to sleep, working hours, type and time of any exercise you are doing, breakdown of what you are eating and drinking and at what time of day), we'll happily provide you with some feedback to help you maximise your results on the program. Good luck! The Celebrity Slim Team

Hi Lozipop, The nutritional profile of the Rapid Shakes is different to that of our regular shakes, so just keep in mind that if you don't follow the program and use them as advised, we can't guarantee that you'll see the same results as you would if you follow the program to a tee. We do recommend that you follow each of the Celebrity Slim phases (Rapid, Trim & Maintain) as they have been designed, for best results. We have carefully formulated each program phase to incorporate a balanced amount of vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre, carbohydrates and fats to meet your daily nutritional needs. On the Rapid Phase, you should be consuming 3 x Rapid Shakes and 1 x healthy balanced meal (plus 2 litres of water and allowable drinks). On the Trim Phase, you should be consuming 2 x regular Celebrity Slim shakes, 1 x healthy balanced meal and 3 x snacks. You could always opt to alternate back and forth between Rapid and Trim every week or fortnight, to keep things interesting. Good luck!

Hi Kerrie, We recommend that you follow each of the Celebrity Slim phases (Rapid, Trim & Maintain) as they have been designed, for best results. We have carefully formulated each program phase to incorporate a balanced amount of vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre, carbohydrates, fats to meet your daily needs. The nutritional profile of the Rapid Shakes is different to that of our regular shakes, so it's important that you use them in the correct way. On the Rapid Phase, you should be consuming 3 x Rapid Shakes and 1 x healthy balanced meal (plus 2 litres of water and allowable drinks). On the Trim Phase, you should be consuming 2 x regular Celebrity Slim shakes, 1 x healthy balanced meal and 3 x snacks. If you are enjoying the Rapid Phase, by all means you can certainly continue on with this phase for as long as you like. If you find yourself looking for a little more flexibility and variety, and a slightly higher daily food allowance, you may like to move on to the Trim Phase.

Also, you could certainly consider moving between the Rapid and Trim Phases, if you'd like to mix things up a bit. So, you could follow Rapid for 2 weeks, then move onto Trim for 2 weeks, then back to Rapid and so forth. If you are looking for more information about the 3 Celebrity Slim Phases, you can find it here:
We hope that answers your question. Wishing you all the best on the program! Warm regards, The Celebrity Slim Team

Hi Katrina, The Celebrity Slim Program works best when followed as designed. Without following and sticking to the program correctly, we can't guarantee you'll be able to achieve the best possible results. Also, keep in mind that we have specifically and carefully designed our program to ensure that you are receiving the right nutritional balance of protein, fibre, carbohydrates, fat to sustain your daily needs (whilst also facilitating weight loss). By skipping shakes/meals, you will not be receiving a complete nutritional intake. For the Rapid Phase, we recommend you consume 3 x Rapid Shakes plus 1 x healthy balanced meal (and 2 litres of water) each day. Remember, Celebrity Slim shakes are meal replacements, so you should be having them in place of your breakfast and lunch (this may seem obvious, but worth reiterating just in case). It is great that you are keeping nice and full during the day - this shows the shakes are working to keep you satiated. Good luck!

Hi Bec, We're surprised to hear you had trouble accessing our website, as there are no known problems with the site nor have there been any outages recently? Are you still not able to view/access the site? If so, let us know so that we can assist and have our web developers look into it.

Celebrity Slim Rapid Bars are Meal Replacement Bars, so are best used in place of a meal. As part of the Rapid Phase of the Celebrity Slim Program, we recommend you consume 3 x Rapid Shakes or Bars plus 1 x healthy balanced meal and 2 litres of water (plus other allowable drinks) each day. Alternatively, you can simply use the Rapid bars to replace meals such as breakfast (a very convenient option, especially when you're short on time). For best results, we recommend following the program as designed. Read more about the 3 Celebrity Slim Phases here:

Hi Donna, Congratulations on your wonderful results with Celebrity Slim to date! And a big congratulations on your pregnancy news!

Because the Celebrity Slim Program is based on a reduced kilojoule diet, we do not recommend it for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding as the diet may not contain enough nutrients to support the needs of both mum and baby.

We hope this answers your question. Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy! We understand that you may miss having the Celebrity Slim shakes whilst you are pregnant, but you can certainly look forward to incorporating them back into your diet once the baby has arrived.

Warm regards, The Celebrity Slim Team
www.celebrityslim.com.au

The Celebrity Slim Program is about changing the way you think about food as well as changing your eating habits, so you don't just lose weight, you learn how to keep it off for good. Celebrity Slim is not just about replacing meals with shakes, soups and bars. It's about making healthy food choices and eating frequently - but in moderation. That's not only the key to losing weight, it's the way to avoid long term health problems. In order to maintain your healthy weight for life, you need to learn new behavioural habits to replace the ones that contributed to your weight gain. Part of your education on the program comes from our delicious recipes, which will help you learn how to cook healthier meals and choose healthier foods to snack on. www.celebrityslim.com.au/recipes

Hi there
The total carbohydrate in the low carb 55g shake is 15.1g total

Hi thank you for your message.
We recommend to have two meal replacements a day. You can either have the meal replacement at Breakfast and lunch, Lunch and Dinner or Breakfast and dinner.
There are no set times as everyone is different.