Slim Fast really does work. It's definitely one of the oldest weight loss methods, but it's efficient and effective.
I do one shake in the morning for breakfast, a light snack (an orange/grapefruit/grapes/banana/veggies and dip...something like that), a salad (I typically use tuna/albacore, egg, along with lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, etc and a light dressing), another snack, and sometimes another shake later in the evening. If you couple this with at least 30 mins of cardio everyday, you will see results in the first two weeks. I'm already down 10 pounds and I still give myself cheat days every week. I still go out and have drinks with my friends, too. It's all about variation and getting proper rest; that's what helps boost your metabolism.
-ronettacheryll