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Protein powder and protein shakes?

spellman1989
spellman1989
Are protein powders as good as advertised when it comes to helping to lose weight? If they are good are they a short term solution or could they help in the long term if used as meal replacement? Are there any good protein powders or shakes that can help accelerate weight loss?
koolman
koolman
I drink Herbalife on a weekly basis. It's a protein shake that is preceded by flavored water and tea. While we still need solid food for nutrition, it sure does act as ONE meal replacement, and will help you lose weight! It'll fill you up for 4 hours and it'll clean you out, help you shit.
koolman
koolman
If you REALLY want to shit, are constipated, have trouble shitting, add ground-up flaxseeds to a protein shake. Guaranteed stool softener.
transformations
transformations
Good question! The key to a good protein powder is nutrition. You HAVE to give your body what it needs to perform optimally or you will have cravings and feel hungry. It's your body's way of telling you it needs something.

I recommend Shakeology. Used as a meal replacement, along with diet and good meal plans you will lose and feel great. The key are the ingredients in the product. It is loaded with nutrition which keep cravings away and really does keep you feeling great. I mix mine with water and frozen fruit such as strawberries and frozen bananas or frozen mixed fruit but others prefer to mix it with almond milk and lots of people add peanut butter, I'm not a fan though. Let me know if you want more info.