Favorite breakfast shake / meal replacements?
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I use juiceplus shakes especially breakfast because ive akways struggled to eat first thing! They are very tasty and u can mix with water ir skimmed milk (i prefer water less calories to put in diary lol) i also take their berry capsules and have loads more energy in the day and feel more motivated!! I even crave fruit and veg in my diet now!! Mad cos i nevet ate veg before juiceplus!! Add me if u want any info ????0
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What did you do? Your wife/girlfriend won't cook you breaky?0
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Dont listen to people sayin u will fail BELIEVE in yourself we havnt all got the time or knowledge to make fancy healthy breakfasts/snacks and if meal replacement shakes work then why not i swear by them and im losing weight and feeling great for it!! Gd luck mate ????0
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I agree with angelus - believe in yourself. The negative messages on here were written by people who have found their best path to weight loss. But your path doesn't need to be like theirs.
Several doctors recommended meal replacement shakes to me - with the shakes, I know I'm getting proper nutrition, and can concentrate on my exercise plan and eliminating bad habits. After that, I can ease into menu and food preparation, and ease out of the meal replacements.
Kudos to you for knowing yourself well enough to recognize what will and won't work.
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Yeah - I can cook something quick in morning for breakfast (done it before) but I don't want too - I have better things to do like trying to wake up, watching news, get dressed, brushing teeth, etc.
Jeez, thanks for making me feel like my priorities are wrong in the morning. Sigh.
For the record, I do get dressed and brush my teeth.
I just leave the house naked and unwashed. Pretty much just crap, fall off the branch, and I'm good to go. ( in that order )0 -
You can mix the night before and put in Fridge. I use Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder (Vanilla) one small banana, cup of unsweetened Almond Milk. Blend it up and keep in fridge, then in the am you just need to shake it and drink it on the way to work or sip it while catching up on the morning news. Make two servings and put one in a capped shaker or thermos and put it in a cooler bag.0
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I think people are saying you're going to fail because your attitude doesn't sound very positive and you are making lots of excuses for why you can't put any effort into breakfast and lunch.
I make a big batch of steel cut oats in my slowcooker on Sundays, and portion them out for the week. I just bring one along in my lunch bag and microwave it when I get to work.0 -
Shakeology.0
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Some great ideas here, I personally LOVE Quest Bars - they are meant to be immensely healthy AND they actually taste good!
Besides that, I'm too busy to cook from time to time, but I try to have something like scrambled eggs and wholemeal bread or fruits. Probably not the best option, but I've drunk protein shakes as meal replacements too if I'm in a mega rush/running low on protein.0 -
Yeah - I can cook something quick in morning for breakfast (done it before) but I don't want too - I have better things to do like trying to wake up, watching news, get dressed, brushing teeth, etc.
I hear you about making things in advance but I don't eat leftovers so that would not work for me. Don't know why - just hate them even through they typically taste better than the original meal.
We do cook healthy at night (FRESH 20 PLAN) -- all produce and protein - no canned or frozen stuff.
Honestly - I even have microwavable soups at work for lunch but don't feel like warming them up - takes too long (1:45). I need something I can just crack open or unwrap and eat. No work involved or I won't do it.
I'm sorry but I think the problem is more the fact that you are extremely lazy rather than not having time. Taking a minute and 45 seconds out of your day to heat up soup is NOTHING.0 -
I know the trouble of being unable to make up meals.
Here are some of what I DO:
COFFEE! I know its not the healthiest thing in the world, but this is my Breakfast shake.
South Beach Diet To go Dark Chocolate tastes awesome.
Have some Frigo Light Cheese Sticks as well.
FRUITS is best as well. I eat 2 apples a day, some grapes and bananas.
Graham Crackers (teddy grahams)
Some Nuts (walnut, peanut, etc)
Don't forget your vegetables.
+one big meal either during lunch or dinner.
As you can see these are small servings that you can just bring with yourself. just be careful not to munch too much.
I don't have 3 meals a day, but dozens of munchies that I add up through the day. Eat mindfully.0 -
I don't ever want to cook first thing in the morning, so I tend to go for smoothies chock-full of greens and other healthy ingredients. It's not as fast as grabbing a pre-made bar, but it's much more filling and satisfying, and there's more variety available. It is still fast though, and worth getting up 5 minutes earlier (that's how fast you can make them) if you find yourself rushing in the mornings. TIP: Spend the time to peel, cut & pre-freeze all your smoothie fruits after your grocery shop to save time every morning.
If you're looking for suggestions, here is what I had this morning. I call it a maca-cacao malted chocolate shake.
2 tbsp maca root powder (40 cal)
1 tbsp cacao powder (20 cal)
1/2 tsp vanilla (6 cal)
1/2 cup frozen banana (67 cal)
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (31 cal)
1 cup almond milk (40 cal)
1 cup spinach (7 cal)
Sweeten to taste (I prefer soaked dates)
I swear, it really does taste like malted chocolate (the maca adds that malty flavour). Also, having a tbsp or 2 of psyllium fibre (I prefer whole husk) 20-30 before a meal helps you feel full, in addition to its health benefits, or you can add it directly to your smoothie--however be aware that it thickens, so you may need to add more milk or water.0 -
I should also add that maca is great in breakfast smoothies as it gives you energy. You could substitute it for instant coffee however, for a similar kick and a different, but I'm sure equally delicious, mocha taste.0
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Just went and got some variety of bars and shakes you guys mentioned. Thanks for the advice.
To those who say I will fail - thanks for the vote of confidence AND maybe I will. But if it's extra work I will for sure. That is why these shakes and meal bars work so well for me. Thanks again everyone.
I agree with those saying you will fail with this approach but that's up to you. The shakes and meal bars are processed foods, high in price that tend not to be sustainable over time. If you travel, then be prepared to bring a lot of your own shakes and meal bars of choice because chances are very good you won't be able to find that brand everywhere. You are also at the mercy of the manufacturer who will change the formula of both at the drop of a hat if it means a production savings. Being processed you are guaranteed to be ingesting GMO in these products. All that being said, if you like them that is your choice. Homemade smoothies are considerably less expensive than store bought shakes and you know what you are getting. There are a lot of recipes out there for meal, energy, protein and snack bars that also are a lot cheaper than store bought.
Oh, and you do know that food prep burns calories? So does peeling an orange
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Jeez, thanks for making me feel like my priorities are wrong in the morning. Sigh.
For the record, I do get dressed and brush my teeth.
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Lol found this quite amusing
I defo think we should be friends as I too get dressed and brush my teeth
It's good to have things in common
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Just went and got some variety of bars and shakes you guys mentioned. Thanks for the advice.
To those who say I will fail - thanks for the vote of confidence AND maybe I will. But if it's extra work I will for sure. That is why these shakes and meal bars work so well for me. Thanks again everyone.
I agree with those saying you will fail with this approach but that's up to you. The shakes and meal bars are processed foods, high in price that tend not to be sustainable over time. If you travel, then be prepared to bring a lot of your own shakes and meal bars of choice because chances are very good you won't be able to find that brand everywhere. You are also at the mercy of the manufacturer who will change the formula of both at the drop of a hat if it means a production savings. Being processed you are guaranteed to be ingesting GMO in these products. All that being said, if you like them that is your choice. Homemade smoothies are considerably less expensive than store bought shakes and you know what you are getting. There are a lot of recipes out there for meal, energy, protein and snack bars that also are a lot cheaper than store bought.
Oh, and you do know that food prep burns calories? So does peeling an orange
OP: I truly think you would benefit from meal prepping for an entire week at a time.0 -
Not trying to bash, but you seem to have an excuse for everything... I used to be like that. Before I had kids, I lost 53 lbs. A couple of years later, I found my weight creeping back up, and I had every excuse in the book why I couldn't prepare any meals (funny, because I have so many more responsibilities NOW (2 little kids, work full-time, etc.)). My experience was that I "didn't have time" to prepare even the simplest meals and I finally realized that every food I was eating was "convenience food" -- either in bar form or from a box. As soon as I started making real food, not only did I realize it wasn't has hard (nor did it take as long as I thought), but the weight came back off.
On the plus side, once I made fresher food a priority, it wasn't that hard to keep doing even with extra responsibilities and time commitments as life moved on...
Make your health your priority. You won't regret it.0 -
Dont listen to people sayin u will fail BELIEVE in yourself we havnt all got the time or knowledge to make fancy healthy breakfasts/snacks and if meal replacement shakes work then why not i swear by them and im losing weight and feeling great for it!! Gd luck mate ????
LULZ
Fancy breakfasts/snacks.....
Was not aware oatmeal, fruit, eggs, veggies, and/or coffee, etc..... was a secret.0 -
Just went and got some variety of bars and shakes you guys mentioned. Thanks for the advice.
To those who say I will fail - thanks for the vote of confidence AND maybe I will. But if it's extra work I will for sure. That is why these shakes and meal bars work so well for me. Thanks again everyone.
Can I ask how many times you have tried to lose weight and how many times it has come back?
The reason most fail, is because you never learn how to eat and how to sustain. But if you dont educate yourself and develop a plan to sustain a healthy lifestyle, you will end up failing again. It's a bit of tough love, but that is why most people fail. They want a quick or easy fix but never understand the picture.
I personally like cliff bars (their energy bars and protein bars) but they are not meal replacement bars technically.0 -
I use this one when I'm busy or late
1 scoop protein powder (not fruit flavoured)
1tsp cocoa powder
1/3 tsp cayenne pepper
300ml skimmed milk
High in protein and good fats, the cocoa powder give you a good boost of energy and the cayenne pepper boosts your metabolic rate without tasting of spice.
You can make it the night before, put it in the fridge and just get it out and drink on the commute to work (give it a shake first)0 -
Yeah - I can cook something quick in morning for breakfast (done it before) but I don't want too - I have better things to do like trying to wake up, watching news, get dressed, brushing teeth, etc.
I hear you about making things in advance but I don't eat leftovers so that would not work for me. Don't know why - just hate them even through they typically taste better than the original meal.
We do cook healthy at night (FRESH 20 PLAN) -- all produce and protein - no canned or frozen stuff.
Honestly - I even have microwavable soups at work for lunch but don't feel like warming them up - takes too long (1:45). I need something I can just crack open or unwrap and eat. No work involved or I won't do it.
There's this thing called being an adult. It involves doing things you don't feel like doing. And working. Seriously.0 -
If breakfast ain't your thing, you could always skip it if you want. Weight loss is about calorie deficit and there's no hard rule on how to achieve it.
There are many like myself, who forego breakfast and then do lunch, a couple of snacks and then dinner (although I personally eat till about 11:30pm each day). As long as I don't exceed my calorie intake, I do fine.
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