Meal Replacement Shake Diets - How to Pick the Right One For You

In this article we are going to take a look at meal replacement shake diets, and make sure that if you are considering one, you pick an APPROPRIATE choice for you. If you are anything like me when I first got started evaluating different meal replacement approaches to weight loss, you probably feel a bit overwhelmed at the choices that sit before you. So read on as we take a quick look at a definition, and then the options popularly available to make sure you get started on the PROPER path to phenomenal fat loss in a hurry. Read on..:-)

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A meal replacement shake is simply a liquid substitution for a regular meal. Ironically, shakes fall into two very DIFFERENT categories in this capacity - those designed to HELP you lose weight and those created to help you GAIN weight..:-) Bodybuilders for example, are HUGE consumers of meal replacement products! (no pun intended..:-) But the ordinary idea, especially for weight loss purposes, is a shake that is low in calories, yet HIGH in nutritional value and appetite satiation.

Meal Replacement Shake Diets - How to Pick the Right One For You

Filed Under: What to Look For

Easy. Make SURE the shakes are nutritious...and if you are following a COMPLETE meal replacement program (i.e. - most of your meals will be taken in this fashion) make sure the program is real and recognized, has a track record you can follow, and most importantly....TASTES good! There is nothing worse than starting a liquid meal replacement diet that and finding yourself drinking something that tastes like sand with a vanilla twist!

Also - have a good and clear idea of your weight loss goals going in. A meal replacement diet can work WONDERS for those especially heavy or who have problems on other diets - but if you've only got 3 or 4 pounds to lose, it may NOT be the best choice for you. ( shakes typically work best for those 10 pounds overweight or more...like I USED to be..:-)

Meal Replacement Shake Diets - How to Pick the Right One For You

Filed Under: Who is Medifast For?

Anyone who has NOT had success on OTHER diet programs! If you've failed with other weight loss regimens, the Medifast weight loss community may be EXACTLY what you are looking for.

And as I'm SURE you probably already know, the Medifast movement has SWEPT the internet by storm and created a sea of slim, fit & BEAUTIFUL people in it's wake! ( and these are people just like you and I who have NEVER had luck on any diet program before!)

Healthy Oatmeal Meal Replacement Protein Shake

This is a simple homemade meal replacement protein shake recipe that contains all the nutrition of a hearty bowl of oatmeal. It has complex carbohydrates, protein, and some healthy omega-3 rich fatty acids to extend its contribution to your energy stores. If you expect the rest of the day to be hectic, why not double it up and take half of the shake to work to ensure you do not skip a meal just because you will be stuck in a meeting. This shake is easy to make and carry along with you as you begin your day!

Here are the ingredients that you will need to make this delicious protein shake:

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• 1 cup dry measure oatmeal, cooked in water and cooled
• 2 scoops vanilla protein, I like to recommend Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein
• 3 dashes cinnamon
• 1/8 cup sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement
• 1 table spoon chopped almonds (or flax seed oil or natural peanut butter)
• 12 oz. of water or low-fat milk

Healthy Oatmeal Meal Replacement Protein Shake

Combine all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until you have reached a desired consistency.

This protein shake comes packed with 535 calories broken down into 60 grams of protein, 40 grams of carbohydrates and 15 grams of fat. This protein shake is perfect for anyone looking to add some quick, healthy calories into their diet. This protein shake recipe is also perfect for anyone to take directly after a workout. The combination of proteins and carbohydrates make this a shake a perfect recipe for muscle growth and recovery.

Healthy Oatmeal Meal Replacement Protein Shake

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Meal Replacement Shakes Vs Protein Shakes - Which One Will Help Me Lose Weight?

Diet shakes have become a staple in the weight loss world. You can find protein shakes and meal replacement shakes available from many sources. Many people think that the terms are interchangeable. They are actually quite different. But which one is the right one for you?

Meal replacement shakes (along with other meal replacement food items like bars, cookies, puddings, etc) are very high in protein and specially formulated to encourage weight loss as well as weight maintenance. Most shakes average between 90 - 200 calories with typically 10 - 30 grams of protein. In addition, meal replacement shakes are usually infused with additional nutrients and minerals to make it a very healthy and complete 'meal'. The added fiber in meal replacement diet shakes will give you a very full feeling so that you are not looking for your next meal very quickly.

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Protein shakes are considered a supplement to your diet. If you drink them as a part of a diet plan, they offer a nutritional balance to a low-fat or low-carb diet, however protein shakes do not contain enough calories to substitute for an entire meal. If you drink them in place of a meal, your body will not be getting enough of the vitamins and nutrients that it needs! Typically, protein shakes will provide less than 100 calories and not be as filling to tide you over to the next meal.

Meal Replacement Shakes Vs Protein Shakes - Which One Will Help Me Lose Weight?

The benefit that both types of diet shakes have is that you are providing your body with the calories and fuel that it needs to continue to function properly. Skipping meals entirely can lead to a slow down in weight loss as your body adjusts to the amount of food being presented. Food deprivation is never a good thing and it can have the effect of slowing your metabolism down considerably.

So which one is right for you? If you are looking to lose weight quickly and without a lot of work or counting of calories, then a diet that uses meal replacement shakes might be for you. It's very easy to work a shake into your daily routine. Look for shakes which don't even require anything more than glass to mix them with water. There are even some pre-made shakes available where you just shake, open the top and drink. What could be easier than that? Using two simple meal replacement shakes every day, one for breakfast and one for lunch will give you a big jump on your weight loss program and provide you with a healthy alternative to strict dieting involving food deprivation.

Meal Replacement Shakes Vs Protein Shakes - Which One Will Help Me Lose Weight?

Andy Bauer is a tech writer for Weight Loss Diet Shakes, an internet based retailer of weight loss diet shakes and products.