Meal replacement

fyceasar

Does anyone use meal replacement shakes/bars? (Low carbs) If yes, which one and how does it taste, where do you get them from and price range? I've never really liked breakfast and while talking to my Dr. he told me to try to EAT breakfast everyday but if I don't at least do a shake or bar until I get the hang of EATING breakfast everyday because no matter how I look at it it is the most important meal of the day.

Also what do you like to eat for breakfast besides eggs?

Thanks!!

dls06

Anything you like. It's just like any meal just make sure it is within you goal and has protein. It will keep you full longer.

tebbs915

I drink Shakeology every day; its about 150 calories and its filling and awesome. I drink the chocolate flavor (have not tried Greenberry).

Keep in mind that its from BeachBody so you have to buy it off the site. It's about $128.xx after taxes, etc. I know its expensive up front, but its a 30 day supply; it equates to about $4 a meal - which is about what you'd spend anyway (if not less).

Good luck in your quest.

momma3sweetgirls

There's no rule that says you have to eat 'breakfast food' for breakfast. Eat a sandwich or leftovers from dinner the night before. I'm a cereal eater, myself. A bowl of Kashi Go Lean Crunch with some 1% milk almost every day.

If you must drink a shake, something with protein would be good.

mandydanyele

I love Cheerios (original! Not the Honey Nut) with almond milk and a count up banana. It's nothing really heavy but it's good for you, it gives you energy and keeps you full (or at least me) until lunch

mrskellyray

I use herbalife! It is amazing! I get it online instead of through a distributor to lower cost...and it cost me about $80/month for herbalife advance. I have been on it for a week now and have lost 3 pounds! It's wonderful because in weight loss mode you have a shake for 2 meals, and each shake w/a scoop of protein is only 200 calories! Leaving you with alot of leftover calories for dinner! It's the best!

dfborders

I like flavored oatmeal - w/almond milk or just water. I will also eat leftover chicken or pork from dinner the night before as I really don't like breakfast food that much.

BoxingChick

I usually do oatmeal in the microwave at work and put either fruit or yogurt in it. Your Dr. is right you need to eat in the morning to wake that metabolism up! You have to watch those bars and shakes because a lot of them are high in sugar.

avaloneternal

My new favorite breakfast is plain nonfat (or greek) yogurt, mixed with protein or meal replacement powder (I have chocolate, strawberry and vanilla to keep it interesting). Makes like a pudding. I add half a cup of all bran original cereal and mix it all up. It is a yummy parfait that is full of protein and fiber, keeps me full and is full of the nutrients I need (with my multivitamin, I hit almost all my goals for nutrients for the day, just at breakfast). It works out to under 300 cals (depending on the yogurt and powder you choose). Total winning breakfast.

free2style_27

The Atkins Protein Shakes are pretty Good, I really Like the Cafe Carmel kind they have. Its about 160 calories with about 12g of protein. Also the Ultimate meal protein powder is pretty good, I am not sure if you are a milk fan but it taste really good blended with milk and splenda. This one has about 21 g of Protein per scoop with about 145 calories....

Hope this helps

AngelaeLebron1

I usually replace my lunch with an atkins shake, just b/c I eat an early dinner before I have to be at work at 5, it isn't really supposed to be a "meal replacement" but a "day break", in between meals, like I said though, I eat an early dinner at 3ish so I don't really need a big lunch. I get it at walmart, 4 of them for about $7

margurithrt

I sometimes use Luna Bars when I know I need to eat but am running low on time. They're about $1 a piece depending on where you go (the Target here in town is usually the most consistent with that price) and can be up to $1.50 individually. They have a wide variety of flavors and texture-wise they're a lot better than a lot of other bars.
I'd eat one of those and drink juice or maybe even a carnation instant breakfast drink if I was really hungry.

stanvoodoo

Just make sure you are getting one with no more than 200 calories and a minimum of 25 grams of protein otherwise you are not getting enough bang for your calories!!

I use the premade shake: Chocolate Premier Protein. 160 calories and 30 grams of protein.

Also watch the sugar and fat content, it should be almost nothing, otherwise find another!!!!

Good Luck!!

Helloitsdan

I have a Whey shake in the A.M.
Be sure you use quality protein though.
Optimum Nutrition has affordable stuff on www.vitaminshoppe.com

fyceasar

Thanks everyone...really great ideas

fyceasar

Charlottejogs

I enjoy a banana for breakfast if I am in a hurry but most days I just have juice. In an attempt to increase vegetable nutrition in my diet I use a juicer and have fresh vegetable juice (fruit occasionally as a treat) every morning. It takes a little bit of time but is said to have really amazing health/nutritional benefits. Besides- who really eats as many veggies as they say per day? There are a few schools of thought on juicing so I may have opened myself up to extremism here...but I think in moderation it is a very healthy addition. Also, many feel it is too expensive- I got a juicer from Craigslist for $50 and just use inexpensive produce and what is in season.

idauria

I make a protein shake every day for breakfast using Jay Robb chocolate or vanilla protein powder. Per scoop it's only 110 cals, 1g carbs, 0 sugar, and 25 grams of protein. I blend it with unsweetened almond milk and peanut butter.

Figuringoutme

i love hmr 800 in chocolate. it's almost like a milkshake

honu18

I definitely LOVE Luna bars and Pure protein (smores flavor). I eat those everyday for my afternoon snacks. They have both protein and fiber and are pretty dense and satisfying to eat! They keep me full for awhile as well!

1workoutman

Body by Vi is the best shake you will taste!

starsnyc21

Hello, I do use meal replacement. I am currently following the Medifast program and I just finished my first week and I'm down 10.4 lbs. I researched the program and I really did not find any bad reviews. Their are alot of Youtube videos, plus the medifast website has a lot of information. If you have any questions, let me know

danginar

I love Body by Vi. It is a great way to control your calorie intake yet still get all of your nutrients. It also has a lot of protein and fiber so that you don't feel hungry in between.

Samantha1941

I eat Kashi Autumn Wheat cereal with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. But, I also love protein bars such as Luna Bars (nutz over chocolate and peanutbutter cookie flavors), mojo bars (mountain trail mix flavor). They are $1 or $2 yoy can find them at most grocery stores, even Wal-Mart has them. For shakes I love Svelte shakes, they yummy and about $3 per shake. They are sold at Whole Foods and come in flavors like Chocolate and Cappucino. They lower in sugar compared to most shakes and they are filling. You can go to their site to see where they sell them near you.

Luna and mojo bars are under 200 calories and Svelte shakes are around 250 calories.

Helloitsdan

Quick question...why "Low Carbs"?

Also

Read this!

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/238195.php

Its a quick study on eating whole foods for feeling full longer.
Chew dont drink!