How to Lose Weight Using Meal Replacment Shakes
An important factor in dieting and weight loss is consuming fewer calories per day than you burn. Using meal-replacement shakes is a helpful way to restrict your daily calorie intake and lose weight. The best way to achieve success with meal-replacement shakes is by being committed to your overall health and using the shakes as part of a healthful diet plan.
Instructions
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Lose weight by replacing meals with shakes
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Choose the right shake. As a general guideline, opt for a shake that is nutritional but has less than 5 grams of fat and 300 calories per serving. Be sure that you like the taste of the shake.
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Choose the meal you will replace with a shake. You can alternate which meals you replace from day to day, depending on your needs.
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Stay committed to your plan, having one shake daily instead of a meal. If the shake does not satisfy your hunger, supplement with high-fiber, low-fat foods like carrots, grapes or apples.
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Set yourself up for success by choosing healthful foods for your other meals and by exercising three to five times per week.
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Have your daily shake for at least a month before gauging results. After a month, you should see results. Continue to use the shakes if you desire further weight loss.
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Tips & Warnings
Try keeping a health journal in which you track your daily progress with diet, exercise and weight loss. Plan ahead with grocery shopping so that you have healthful food choices readily available. Once you reach your weight-loss goals, maintain healthful eating habits and monitor your fat and calorie intake in order to maintain your weight.
Before starting any new diet, consult your doctor or trained dietitian. Replace only one meal per day with a shake. Replacing more will restrict your diet drastically, likely causing you to be too hungry to stay committed to your diet.
