Meal replacement shakes

Sometimes they are okay for a meal on the run. I wouldn't have them every day. I used to make smoothies which were essentially meal replacement shakes they had protein powder and fruits and vegetables about 300 calories. They kept me going in the morning for about 2 hours or so then I was starving. All in all I would say not that great but sometimes they are necessary if you have no time to eat.

I make smoothies out of 1 cup skim milk or almond milk with 1 cup frozen strawberries and I add a scoop of slim fast vanilla powder and it keeps me satisfied for at least 3 hours works for me and has helped me drop the pounds. I've tried other protein or shake powders that I haven't liked, find what works for you.

I have used them in the past because I could keep a few cans in my desk at the office and if I needed to work through lunch and din't bring anything in, it would help me get through the afternoon. I would be less hungry but still hungry. Helped get macros for the day.

Sometimes I'll buy one from my work if I'm really busy and no time to eat. I get a mix of fruit, veg, protein and fat, maybe some extra carbs if I need it. It's not a bad option if you'd rather drink a meal than eat one. Either way, they both have calories.

I've used them for convenience/ease of prep. I've switched to alternatives, but may go back.

I use them if I'm on an early at work just for convenience and to fill me up till lunch. Also I don't really get a lot of dairy in my diet as I'm not a big fan so it's a way to get my calcium up mixing milk in!
I couldn't do the recommended '3 shakes or packs a day and a healthy snack in between' I'd be STARVING!

I never found anything like Slim Fast to work for me, and they are insanely high in sugar. Part of the reason they don't keep you full, I think, is because all the calories come from empty carbs which burn up really fast. However, once I started using protein shakes, I did better.

I've used this one in the past and it tasted good. It kept me from feeling hungry for 3 or 4 hours, so I used it for breakfast most of the time. The protein in this one is vegan if that is important to you. I used 1.5 servings of this as a meal replacement, shaken in a blender bottle. https://shop.oxyfresh.com/products/vibe/

Recently we started using this product, partly because it's less expensive due to containing whey protein. I eat meat and dairy and so have no issue with whey protein. I use 2 scoops of this as a breakfast shake every weekday, usually drinking it in the car on the way to work. The chocolate and cinnamon flavors are really good and mix well in a blender bottle. The vanilla we aren't really fans of and it seems to stay clumpy unless put in the blender. This one does contain artificial sweeteners, of which I usually steer clear, but I really can't taste anything offputting, just sweetness. https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/rsp-nutrition/truefit.html?skuId=RSP4900016

For both of these products, I have used unsweetened unflavored almond milk as the liquid for mixing. Hope that helps. I should add that my husband and 15 year old daughter both also drink these most weekday mornings, and my 15 year old is a VERY picky eater. I think that attests to the fact that they both actually taste pretty good.

I sometimes have a protein shake. I find them filling and they help me add protein to my diet. Not everyday, just when i feel like it

I get a lot of satisfaction from chewing. So shakes double my misery when dieting. A little hungry with no chewing.

I did try out a home recipe for solyent. I mostly made it when I was depressed.

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

psychod787 wrote: »

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

i like food. and... i refuse to drink my meals.

cause ... food. mmmmm

Same... sure we are not related? lol

its possible. most of my family is psycho so with your user name ..... yup. a possibility.

wait, they dont admit it .....

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CUZZZ!!! LOL

May I just suggest that you try a NutriBullet instead of spending the money on a VitaMix? NutriBullet's are about $89 (less if you can find a 20% off coupon for Bed Bath & Beyond!), and those suckers can pulverize anything!! I love mine. I put everything in it--whole veggies, seeds, etc. Really great little machine.

I am a fan of Soylent myself. A lot of shakes are low cal and are specifically for dieting. Soylent is meant as a meal replacement - so it’s 400 calories per serving with 20% of daily nutrients. It comes in powder or liquid. Just a heads up they are pro GMO and label their products as such. I used to consume 50% of my calories on Soylent. It’s convenient, quick, and easy. I always added crushed ice to chew on - made it feel more satisfying, it always did fill me up. Fast forward to today, I usually make smoothies with Kale, fruit, oats, chia, Greek Yogurt, PBFit, avocado and almond milk. Making smoothies is more cost effective and I can have a variety of flavors depending on the fruit I add. However, I keep Soylent on hand for those nights the blender is dirty or need a quick meal. (I prep my breakfast the night before)

I do the protein "smoothie" more than a "shake" because I use crushed ice, slightly thawed frozen strawberries, along with Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder.

It's sweet, tastes like dessert and super filling. It's not a meal replacement for me when I have them (which is not always), but a meal itself - especially when I double up the protein.