Success with my Shaklee Cinch diet

18th June 2007

Success with my Shaklee Cinch diet

posted in The Daily Diet by Trisha

My Progress Report: (drumroll please) - I weighed myself this morning and am pleased to announce that I’ve lost 4 lbs!! Woo hoo! Now I know what you’re thinking…….4 lbs isn’t that much, especially since I’ve been using the Shaklee Cinch Diet plan for about three months now, but keep in mind that in the last couple of months I’ve hosted relatives at my home for two weeks, attended my niece’s [out of town] Graduation which was also sort of a family reunion, traveled on business, and just got back from vacation to visit family back east (my life is very busy! …..of course so is everyone’s these days it seems)……it can be very challenging to stick to any diet when you’re cooking for visitors, traveling, or staying in someone else’s home (especially when they’ve gone out of their way to prepare your favorite foods)…..so all in all I’m very proud of being 4 lbs lighter.

It’s even more reason to be happy when you realize that I’ve never had any success with any other diet plan in the past - this is the first one I’ve been able to stick to (except for my lapses noted above) and actually have any weight loss. And with no travel plans for the next 4 to 6 weeks (and no plans for visitors unless someone pops in unannounced) then I should be much closer to my goal of 10 lbs total weight loss by mid-August……..I’ll keep you posted!

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1 On July 25th, 2007, Madison said:

Hello, I have heard about the Cinch program before and after reading your success I would like to start it. What were you consuming each day, just 2 shakes and then dinner? Are you allowed to snack in between meals and what are the rules for what you can eat for snacks and dinner?

2 On August 3rd, 2007, Trisha said:

Hi Madison

Good question! I have been drinking the Cinch Shakes twice each day - for breakfast and lunch, and then I have a normal dinner. And yes, you are allowed snacks, with the idea being that they should be healthy snacks - fruit, veggies, etc., or the Cinch Bars, which I find to be both really good tasting and very filling. They definitely satisfy that “I need a decadent snack” urge we sometimes get.

Although I find that the shakes keep me feeling full, so I don’t always want a snack, there are times when I have an afternoon snack (if dinner is going to be later than usual for some reason). So that’s when I generally grab a Cinch bar, or sometimes a scoop of cottage cheese with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

I hope this helps!…..feel free to email me if you have more questions, or post more comments. I’d also love to know how you’re doing if you decide to start the Cinch diet.

3 On December 10th, 2007, WanjikuG said:

Hi, Thanks for posting your comments on the Cinch diet. I am a
mommy of three small kids and I’ve gained 40 pounds in the
last 7 years. I’ve been thinking of doing Cinch. I am glad
you did the comparison with Slimfast products. I too couldn’t
stand the taste. I do best on high protein low carbs.
I’ll start it soon and let you know how things go.

4 On December 10th, 2007, Trisha said:

Hi WanjikuG - I would love to hear back from you after a few weeks to find out how you’re doing!

5 On June 26th, 2008, Arlene said:

besides the shakes, what are the recommendations for exercise with the Cinch diet?

6 On August 3rd, 2008, Trisha said:

Hi Arlene
Sorry for the delayed response - I thought I had responded to this back in June and only found out my response (to this and other comments) did not post correctly….

What exercise plan you start on really depends on several factors - your current state of health and stamina, any medical conditions you might have, and your overall weight loss/health goals. So before you start anything you should always talk to your doctor to get her opinion. You will also want to know what your target heart rate should be (based on your age and overall health) and a way to monitor it.

That being said, for most people it’s best to start slowly, for example with walking, and build up only as your body and stamina tell you is okay. You can add simple things, like swinging your arms to get your heart pumping, or half-pound (no heavier) hand or ankle weights for additional toning.

Whatever activity you choose, it’s important to set realistic, but achievable goals (that can be measured) and then increase your goals each time you hit one. For example, you might start out by walking around your block, then set a goal for 5 laps, 10 laps, or whatever is reasonable for you. Or increase your pace a bit so that you complete your laps a little faster each week.

You don’t need an expensive gym membership or fancy equipment - just focus on moving and burning energy. As long as you can consistently burn more calories than you consume you will lose weight.

Good luck!