GNC lean shakes!!

Did you do your research first? I honestly think any shake is a waste of money when you can eat real food and enjoy it more.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257474/starting-out-restarting-basics-inside/p1

hgrewal07 wrote: »

Hi everyone❤️, I purchased the shakes yesterday, I was wondering if anyone tried the GNC lean shakes and was successful with losing weight, and if yes, how much weight have you lost. Thanks in advance god bless

I had a mint chocolate one before (think it was a limited flavour offering). It was so yummy that I made sure to buy a few more bottles before they stopped selling that flavour. Protein shakes are to give you extra protein that you may normally be missing in your regular diet. Despite the word "lean" on this product, it will not make you lose weight...nothing you drink can make you lean, it's not magic, losing weight is hard work.

I love them! I find them useful in order to get some protein in the morning. I struggle with some IBS issues, so eating first thing in the morning can be kind of hard for me. GNC lean shakes have really helped me get something in my stomach in the morning to get my metabolism moving. I like to work out first thing as well, so some protein is necessary! Compared to a lot of other shakes, I think they stand out for a lot of reasons - they are low in sugar, unlike SlimFast and other brands you find in the grocery store; they are lactose free - a must for me; they are higher in protein than grocery store brands, and they taste better than other shakes I have tried. I agree that they won't make you lose weight alone, but as a part of a high-protein, veggie heavy diet, they are a great resource for me!

CKbabymama wrote: »

I love them! I find them useful in order to get some protein in the morning. I struggle with some IBS issues, so eating first thing in the morning can be kind of hard for me. GNC lean shakes have really helped me get something in my stomach in the morning to get my metabolism moving. I like to work out first thing as well, so some protein is necessary! Compared to a lot of other shakes, I think they stand out for a lot of reasons - they are low in sugar, unlike SlimFast and other brands you find in the grocery store; they are lactose free - a must for me; they are higher in protein than grocery store brands, and they taste better than other shakes I have tried. I agree that they won't make you lose weight alone, but as a part of a high-protein, veggie heavy diet, they are a great resource for me!

Sidebar just to point out that your metabolism doesn't need you to get it moving.
Contrary to popular opinion, your metabolism does not slow down at night. Your body continues burning calories to keep you alive whether or not you're asleep and whether or not you've had breakfast.
Otherwise, your heart would quit beating, your body wouldn't thermoregulate, you'd quit breathing and all your internal organs would shut down. All these functions keep your metabolism running at normal levels 24 hours a day.

Back on topic:
OP, if the shakes help you reach macronutrient goals or work for an easy, quick breakfast that's fine. However, be aware that they have nothing in them that will simply cause you to lose weight just because you're drinking them. They won't even make weight loss any faster than if you are the some amount of calories from other sources.

Just to clarify, I was not implying that my metabolism "stops" at night. There is very clear evidence, however, that after hours of not eating it slows down significantly, and eating breakfast revs it up, allowing your body to burn more calories. Check out pretty much any doctor or fitness guru's opinion, and they will say the same.

For example, from Fitness Magazine:

'"Simply chewing, digesting and absorbing food kicks your metabolism into gear,' says Jim White, RD, a national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. 'The more frequently you eat, the more often it revs up.' Conversely, missing a meal, or going too long between meals, brings your metabolism to a crawl. 'Your body switches into starvation mode and your system slows down to conserve energy,' White explains."

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/tips/supercharge-your-metabolism/

Also, from WebMD:

"'It makes sense: Eating early in the day keeps us from 'starvation eating' later on. But it also jump-starts your metabolism, says Elisabetta Politi, RD, MPH, nutrition manager for the Duke Diet & Fitness Center at Duke University Medical School. 'When you don't eat breakfast, you're actually fasting for 15 to 20 hours, so you're not producing the enzymes needed to metabolize fat to lose weight."'

http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/lose-weight-eat-breakfast?page=2

ndj1979 wrote: »

OP - I think these shakes will be a great kick start to your weight loss in 2016! don't listen to the naysayers…good luck to you ...

ndj1979 wrote: »

OP - I think these shakes will be a great kick start to your weight loss in 2016! don't listen to the naysayers…good luck to you ...

You're always so supportive.

I adore the swiss chocolate shake in the AM. I dislike eating breakfast so for me this is a great kick starter at the right amount of protein and calories for my needs. I like them.

But as others have said, this alone won't make you lose weight. A calorie deficit will help you to lose weight. If the shakes help you stay at a deficit and satisfy you, then why not? Use 'em!

Tried them but preferred Premier Protein shakes.

CKbabymama wrote: »

Just to clarify, I was not implying that my metabolism "stops" at night. There is very clear evidence, however, that after hours of not eating it slows down significantly, and eating breakfast revs it up, allowing your body to burn more calories. Check out pretty much any doctor or fitness guru's opinion, and they will say the same.

For example, from Fitness Magazine:

'"Simply chewing, digesting and absorbing food kicks your metabolism into gear,' says Jim White, RD, a national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. 'The more frequently you eat, the more often it revs up.' Conversely, missing a meal, or going too long between meals, brings your metabolism to a crawl. 'Your body switches into starvation mode and your system slows down to conserve energy,' White explains."

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/tips/supercharge-your-metabolism/

Also, from WebMD:

"'It makes sense: Eating early in the day keeps us from 'starvation eating' later on. But it also jump-starts your metabolism, says Elisabetta Politi, RD, MPH, nutrition manager for the Duke Diet & Fitness Center at Duke University Medical School. 'When you don't eat breakfast, you're actually fasting for 15 to 20 hours, so you're not producing the enzymes needed to metabolize fat to lose weight."'

http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/lose-weight-eat-breakfast?page=2

False. "Starvation Mode," where the metabolism slows from starvation doesn't occur until after a few days. In fact, metabolism has been shown to increase over the first two days of fasting.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/761810/the-starvation-mode-myth-again/p1

http://www.elitefts.com/education/does-eating-more-frequently-boost-my-metabolism/

They're food, like any other. If you like them and they fit your food plan, that's great. But they still count as food and nutrition. They're convenient as pre-measured shakes in sealed packets if that helps keep you on point versus grabbing a less nutritious snack. As far as whether they actually help lose weight, any other protein or shake powder would be comparable with portion control.