Mary,

You are definitely not eating enough food.  As a result, your blood sugar is likely low, which may be the reason you are feeling sad.

First, please note that you do not need any diet pills on the Slim-Fast Plan.  You will still be able to lose a safe and healthy amount of weight without them.  Moreover, if you are planning on taking diet pills, it really is something that should be discussed with your physician.

Second, the Slim-Fast Plan is meant to be followed this way:

Replace breakfast with a Slim-Fast Shake or Meal Bar.  Combine a Slim-Fast Shake or Meal Bar with 200 calories (i.e. half a turkey sandwich) at lunch.  At dinner, you will have a Sensible Meal of approximately 500 calories.  In addition, depending on your current weight, you are allotted a certain number of fruits, vegetables, and/or 120-calorie snacks to eat during the day.  In fact, we recommend that you eat every 2-3 hours to help maintain your blood sugar, and prevent hunger and overeating later on.

You really do need to start eating more.  It will help with your mood, and it will also help to ensure that you are not deficient in important nutrients.  Also, I highly recommend that you consult your physician, especially regarding the diet pills.

If I can be of help to you or your physician, please feel free to call me at 1-800-SLIMFAST (754-6327).

Sincerely,

Ali Auerbach, MS, RD

Registered Dietitian

Today is day 14 for me. I am a wreck. My mood is completely different. The only thing I can think it is is the lack of nutrition. I am just sitting around and crying.... I am just trying to loose 14 pounds. I am not tremendously over weight, just need to loose a few pounds. I have a hard time loosing weight so I was just drinking 1 shake during the day, 1 in the afternoon and then a small dinner. I am also taking the slim quick diet pills.

I am ok without the eating, but I am just so sad.....

MARY