Four weeks of portion control and a set calorie intake – all under the control of a diet plan with a personally delivered daily food parcel. Does it really work?
A recent promise in the Abu Dhabi Week office to change eating habits and lose a little weight found two members of the team seeking the expertise of Slim 'n Lite – a health and diet food care centre who, after a thorough health consultation and body analysis, assess the amount of calories the individual needs to do just that. And with a few pointers (including maintaining regular exercise, and drinking six to eight glasses of water a day), the duo were all set to carry out four weeks of dietary advice and eat the freshly prepared food boxes delivered six days a week. So at the end of it all, how did they fare?
| CHARLIE | Start | End |
| Weight | 52.6kg | 50.6kg |
| BMI | 19.1 |
18.4 |
I admit to feeling a little smug, as unlike my colleague, I was on a maintenance diet – so I wasn’t going to be losing any weight, just eating healthier. And I certainly learnt some tips along the way. The most interesting part for me was the calorie control. I had no idea that a teaspoon of olive oil equalled 50 calories; no more drowning my salads in the stuff.
The four-week programme went quickly and the menu was diverse enough to keep me interested. On a couple of occasions my personal tastes meant I wasn’t keen on a couple of the dishes, but Slim 'n Lite offers the option to change the standard menu choices – so no problems there. Lunch was my favourite meal; and the snacks made me feel like I was being treated, rather than denied any food – who wouldn’t love to eat a chocolate éclair while still managing to watch their calorie intake!
A small dental operation meant I strayed from the final few days of the eating plan, but none the less my weight didn’t alter greatly. I would definitely recommend the programme – the service arrived on time every day (it’s delivered to your door), the food was tasty, and the consultations were thorough and informative. I also found my skin improved – another reason to stick to a healthier diet.
It’s not just for those who want to lose a few inches. It’s equally good if you don’t normally have the time, or generally don’t know how to eat in a more healthy fashion. The menu gave me some great ideas for my own cooking – and I won’t be so generous with the olive oil!
| CHRIS | Start | End |
| Weight | 88.8kg | 84.7kg |
| BMI | 32.6 |
31.1 |
Four weeks of dieting at the hands of someone else seemed like a long, arduous project at first – but after a month I’ve lost weight, improved my eating habits – and I’m ready to put Slim 'n Lite’s methods into my own lifestyle every day, honest!
I was on a weight loss diet; and I’m proud to say that I have indeed lost weight – four kilos, in fact. I’ve found myself eating breakfast and not wanting to eat so much in the evening now the programme has finished. I’ve also found I’m a lot less hungry than I used to be – I’ve even left food on the plate, something that never used to happen! I’ve maintained the exercise too.
On the whole I would really recommend the service. I’ve learnt how to improve my eating habits and maintain a better diet; and the food was so nice that it wasn’t really a hardship. Now just to see if I can put it all into practice on my own ...
Slim 'n Lite delivers free to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. A four week Slim 'n Lite programme costs AED 2250, including full assessment and follow ups. Slim 'n lite is offering 15 percent off their subscription fee throughout March and April. Information: 02 446 4462 or 03 767 6852. www.slimandlite.com
