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Meal replacement shakes are liquid meals that contain a
certain level of vitamins and nutrients and are used to replace a normal
meal. They are usually lower in calories
than a standard meal and allowing you could lose weight. Replacement shakes are also lower in sugar
and fat which add to not losing weight.
Other people use these shakes to replace a meal during the day because
they are too busy to sit down to a meal.
Meal replacement shakes have become hugely popular over the
past year, but depending on a particular shake there are mixed feelings about
their nutritional value and ability to lose weight. That said, here are some tips you might want
to follow for the best results for losing weight with replacement shakes.
Replace Only One Meal A Day:
When starting off, you'd be wise to only replace one meal
with a meal replacement shake. Everyone
is different and bodies react differently when first using replacement
shakes. You really shouldn't start off
replacing two meals until you know how your body is going to react. Some people have negative reactions such as
headaches, fatigue, mood swings, or nausea to name a few. So, start off slowly and see how your body
reacts.
Healthy Meals:
When you incorporate meal replacement shakes in your diet,
it does not mean you can turn around and eat poor quality foods as your regular
meals. The idea of losing weight means
you must be consistent in what you eat for regular meals. If you want to
successfully lose weight and then retain your weight loss, you must learn what
to eat. Meals are important because
there are no shakes on the market that replace nutrients found in healthy food
such as vegetables and fruits. You need
to know your food groups and what is healthy and what should be left
alone. Some replacement shakes also come
with recipes and diet plans.
If You Snack, Make It A Healthy Choice:
That means stay away from the vending machine in your
workplace! If you come prepared with
healthy snacks you don't have to worry about grabbing bad foods. You should try to keep your snacks around 100
calories. In other words, step away from
the cookies! Go online and get some good
advice for healthy snacks and grab some recipes to make your own healthy
snacks.
Make your own snacks using dried fruits, nuts, raisins and
other good stuff. Be careful about
buying commercial “healthy snacks” until you have read the labels. Many still are loaded with
preservatives. Go to a health food store
and check out what's on the shelves.
Also, drink plenty of water during the day. Water will help flush out toxins and will
curb your appetite.
Replacing Two Meals A Day:
Though not recommended by many nutritionists, if you have
not experienced any negative reactions to one meal replacement, try replacing
two. It can accelerate your weight loss
but again, take it slowly. If you decide
to replace two meals with replacement shakes, add a side dish like vegetables
or fruits to give you added nutrients you will lack from the shakes.
Have An Exercising Plan:
You will burn more calories and fat from your body if you
exercise once a day. You do not have to
get into intensive training – just exercise.
Go for a fast walk, a bike ride, jogging, etc. Not only is exercise good for losing weight,
you will get in better shape and develop a healthier body!
Read The Labels On Replacement Shakes:
Not all shakes are created equal. Some shakes are way too high in sugar for
added flavor and very little nutritional value such as a healthy level of
protein, vitamins, and minerals. Some
ingredients, especially sugar, will make you hungry in a very short period of
time.
You want to find a shake that also has fiber; fiber is great
for curbing your appetite and is good for your health. It is recommended that women get
approximately 25 grams of fiber and men around 38 grams. Another great benefit for shakes that
incorporate fiber, it will slow down your digestive system, helping you feel
fuller for a longer period of time.
Your shake should have 120 calories or less in order to lose
weight or maintain your weight. Lower
calories will give you room to add wonderful snacks like fruits, veggies, and
nuts. If you have decided to purchase a
powder shake, add some fresh fruits to the blender to make your shake even more
amazing. You will also give your body
great phytonutrients that only come from veggies and fruits.
Read reviews online and find shakes that most
consumers prefer over others and why.
Also, you will discover which shakes have better flavor but are still
low in sugar!
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