diet pills, shakes, meal replacements ....

Never have, never will waste my money on dieting fads. I've just been eating less than I use to

No, no & no.

tried diet shakes, and pills, it made me gain the weight. started eating, and exercising saw a major change

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How are they? I'd like a shake that's not full of sugar that I can enjoy on occasion when I'm on the run with my toddler or at work between patients in the middle of the night.
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They aren't bad. I liked the Chocolate Fudge ones when I first started, but I can't take the taste anymore. Rich Dark Chocolate always had a bad taste to me. Now I go back and forth between Strawberry Cream and French Vanilla. Over ice seems to be pretty good, if not definitely refrigerated. Someone I was friends with on here had a Caramel one (I've never seen them in stores) which she said wasn't really very good.

i make my own smoothies, but it's not like slim fast, herbalife, anything like that - just fresh or frozen fruit, milk, and protein powder... i'm on a tight budget and tight time schedule, so it's quick and simple for me to make at night after working late or in the morning before work.

Never took diet pills though, the ridiculous amount of caffeine will land me in the hospital, again...

I used a meal replacement shake before however I only used it if Im in a hurry and need to head out. The only thing that I can say that works for me is protein shakes taken after a workout or before bed time. I noticed that I wont be as sore as much when getting up in the morning.

I've been taking the Advocare MNS Max 3 for about six months. It's super expensive, but I feel awesome on them. I don't feel like I need a nap at 3 everyday and the big munchie's are gone. I also take the Catalyst before my work outs. I can feel the difference in my legs and motivation, especially when I'm running. They have a meal replacement shake that's 220 cal, but fairly high in sugar (12g), (24g protein). I don't take it everyday. Only when I know I'm going to be missing a meal or travelling...so I don't feel the need to stop for gas station food or fast food.

I've never taken any diuretic type diet pills, just supplements. I seem to have found a combination that really works for me and makes me feel really good inside.

I started taking v3 a few weeks ago. I was really tired all the time even though I got the recommended amount of sleep. The v3 gives me energy for the day (no crash) and curbs my appetite a lot. Which is great because I will eat chocolate for every meal if I can lol. I still eat 1400 cal a day and it makes me crave water and make healthier choices. I don't sell it or anything but its all natural and has really helped me jumpstart my lifestyle change.

I use Shakeology; I like it because it's comprised of real food ingredients. I don't use it as a tool to lose weight, I use it because it's healthy and I feel great using it.

But no one NEEDS Shakeology to lose weight or feel better. Some people like shakes and others don't. Just depends on your preference. I eat up to seven times a day so Shakeology is one time out of the day I ingest calories, and it works great for me.

I use Plexus Slim, and Accelerator. They help me curb cravings, balance my blood sugar, and cholesterol and lose weight.
I dont do anything but that , count calories and Exercise.

I know alot of people on here are against using supplements, but I kid you not since being introduced to Plexus, my cholesterol has dropped 50 points and my Dr reduced my cholesterol meds, and my Triglycerides just about were cut in half.

It works for me, and I plan on sticking with it.

sure, not that the exercise and calorie reduction had ANYTHING to do with it.

i count calories and exercise, but I just ordered some redline hardcore ultra pills to hopefully help take the edge off my crazy appetite i have sometimes and also to give me more energy at the gym. obviously not a long term solution, but i'm hoping it'll help get me over the hump.

Protein shakes are great! Add in some whey protein powder, soy milk, and fruit/veggies and you're not even replacing a meal with that, IT IS A MEAL ITSELF. I use them especially because I have a hard time keeping the protein that I need for my body. Or it's just great for after a workout. Pills on the other hand, is a different story. I won't lie, I have used them in the past before I started on here, but the ones that worked it was mainly water weight, and the side effects were so bad I couldn't take them very long. I've been working out and eating right the last couple months and yes I've slipped up and overate on my calories a couple times, but I've lost most of the weight this way as opposed to a couple pounds using diet supplements.

I did Advocare 24 day Challenge and I was fairly impressed. I did change my diet (not exercise), but not enough to lose 9 lbs in 24 days and lose body fat (I can't remember the percentage), but I do like the chocolate meal replacement shake (220 cal, 24 g protein) and I mix it with some frozen fruit when I run out of time. I have a 13 month old and I don't always have the time to make a healthy meal for myself. There is one other supplement they offer called Catalyst that helps with my workouts. I have more endruance and I don't seem to get as sore. (P.S. I don't sell this stuff...just telling it like it is!)

I have a protein smoothie for breakfast every morning: protein powder, 1% milk, 1 heaping spoonful of full fat Greek yogurt, and then as much frozen fruit as will fit into the cup before blending. I have that along with a coffee because it tastes good and it keeps me full--no other reason.

I will eat protein bars occasionally as well--sometimes as a midday snack if I'm really hungry and have a lot of calories left, sometimes before bed (I work out right before bed). Sometimes I'll have 'real' food instead. Depends on what I feel like, how hungry I am, and how many calories I have left.