Optislim VLCD Bars Reviews

“Tastes just like a real chocolate bar without the added calories.  I found it was great on the run–Jason.”

“Tastes absolutely fantastic. I wish they had a fruit bar or perhaps something that didn’t seem like it was chocolate as it makes me feel like I’m indulging–Michael.”

Really?  I love over-indulging.  I think it’s my calling in life. 

Optislim Bars are part of the Optislim VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet.)  And they’re not kidding when they say very low calorie either.  We’re talking blow on you and poof(!)–you’re floating away like a fairy.

Optislim Bars can be eaten alone or in conjunction with the other products in the line–namely soups and shakes.  The Optislim program is not for the faint-hearted–and only for either the desperate dieter or those who are capable of digging down deep and finding resolve normally reserved for Navy Seals or Extreme Athletes.  (Okay, I may be exaggerating a little, but I’m a writer.  That’s my job.)

Here are the three programs:

ACCELERATED PROGRAM–you will replace all three meals a day with either a soup, shake or meal bar and will consume 800 calories or less a day.  Don’t plan on climbing Everest.

RAPID PROGRAM–you will replace two out of three meals a day with either a soup, shake or meal bar and will consume 1000 calories or less a day.  You may want to cancel that 10k you’ve been training for…

BALANCED PROGRAM–you will replace one out of three meals a day with either a soup, shake or meal bar and will consume between 1300-1500 calories a day, eating healthy, low-calorie meals.  This is far more do-able, but you won’t lose weight nearly as fast.

With the balanced program you’d be buying the Optimslim VLCD Bars just for a quick ‘on the run’ breakfast, lunch or dinner.  And let’s face it; pre-prepared meal bars and other foods are very convenient in the fast-paced world we live in–especially for people who’ve tried unsuccessfully on their own steam to lose weight, and are totally confused about what to eat. 

I don’t know about you though–a small candy-like bar is not going to satisfy me as a meal replacement.  It would only whet my appetite for the main course!

Ingredients in Optislim VLCD Bars

Unfortunately Optislim do not divulge any ingredient information on their Optislim product line.  The following is the only information I could find regarding the Optislim products (and they use this same statement for the soups, shakes and bars):

“The Optislim VLCD Bars contain all of your daily nutritional requirements, including 25 vitamins and minerals, when you use 3 serves per day. We recommend use in conjunction with Optislim VLCD Shakes and Soups as part of the Accelerated Weight Management Program.”

Note peeps–you’re only getting your ‘daily nutritional requirements’ when you consume three servings a day.  So if you’re eating only the VLCD Bars once a day you’ll need to ensure you’re eating healthily and taking a multivitamin.

Honestly it’s hard for me to judge whether Optislim really are providing a healthy solution to weight loss when I can’t review the ingredients.  The lack of information is worrisome–as are the low, low calorie eating plans. 

Does Optislim VLCD Bars Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

Nope.  And I am really leery of ordering products that aren’t backed by a money-back guarantee?  Why?  Because a company that doesn’t offer a refund, doesn’t seem to have much confidence in their product line and consumer’s satisfaction in it.  I’m just sayin’…

Optislim is an Australian company that offers customer service to some countries–like Australia and the UK.  But you’ll still be contacting the company on your own dime. 

Final Thoughts

I love a meal replacement bar that tastes good, and Optislim with its Caramel Crunch, Chocolate Fudge and Choc Berry flavors seem to have met consumer’s expectations with taste.   But holy expensive!  Five Optislim bars cost $17.95 plus shipping.  Without the ingredients to judge their nutritional value, I simply cannot justify spending that much moola on them.  Not when you can go to the likes of Walmart and buy SlimFast Bars for much cheaper. 

The entire Optislim program seems expensive and extreme to me.  You’re much better off finding willpower to eat five small and healthy meals each day, drinking lots of water and exercising.   Add to that a good fat burner containing lots of clinically proven weight loss ingredients including an appetite suppressant, and you’ll spend far less money–and time obsessing about how hungry you are!

But if you’re Navy Seal caliber or like climbing mountains before breakfast Optislim might be the way to go.

Good luck!