Major plateau - Protein shake??

Kreutzy

I've been at the same weight for a long time.....major plateau!
So, I've been thinking of replacing one meal with a protein shake?
Good idea? Bad idea?
What meal would you suggest?
I'm open to any other suggestions as well.

???help????

aochoa123

I do and it works for me. But you still have to watch your total calories I take Herbalife for supper.

cmduncan

I tried replacing a snack with a protein shake and it made me nauseous and I still felt hungry. It depends on what works for you.

msjac23

I eat 6 meals a day. My last meal is usually a protein shake. I'm not sure how many meals you eat a day. Maybe you should open up your diary. I would probably replace one of your snacks with a protein shake.

DarleneT22

I have used the Total Lean Lean Shake from GNC to get through plateaus. It has a 14 day meal plan that comes with it. You do the shake for lunch and dinner along with a serving of fruits or veggies and exercise. Totally worked for me. I added flax seed and either blueberries or banana to my shake to help fill me up.

LATeagno

When I plateau, I lower my carbs and up my calories. If I'm aiming for 1500 cals and 100 carbs per day on average and hit a plateau, I'll up my calories to 1800 or so and lower my carbs for a few days to 20-35 grams. Usually this will bust my butt out of a plateau within a week.

ddb2222

I just started the Body By Vi challenge which is based around their meal replacement shake. I highly recommend it. Check out the ViSalus Vi-Shape shake mix.

franscott

I drink a protein shake mixed with plain greek yogurt...its like a smoothie...good protien filled breakfast...also i snack a nuts and such after a workout...that way by the time a get home and to lunch im not starving and eat everything in site. maybe try changing up your workout routine..maybe add some running/jogging...if ur already running then maybe add some sprints and/or do alittle more distance..

msnewbootie

I eat 4 meals a day, of which I replace breakfast with a protein shake (SIxSTar Whey Protein)! It actually feels me up and takes me all the way to my first snack b4 lunch!
Also, once in a while I double up and replace two meals in one day!

tywiseman

I don't mind them. I am using Herbalife (my wife is distributor) and replace both breakfast and lunch with Formula 1. If I am at work, it doesn't hold me and I add extra for lunch. Cottage Cheese/Fruits/Salads etc. (anything with low glycemic index) But it is working fine for me. I find the exercise portion is the key. Change it up and it keeps dropping off. Good luck!

Syflansyd

More water. Have you checked your calories and make sure you are getting enough calories? Often when I have been on a plateau, those are the solutions. I also use Body by Vi as part of my nutritional base.