lundi 17 juin 2013

Do Meal Replacements Work?

By Vito La Fata


Are you trying to lose weight but have run out of ideas to try? Using a meal replacer may be the answer that you are looking for. Meal replacers come in many different forms, such as shakes, boxed products and bars. Meal replacements are food products which have a robust amount of nutrition and are designed to stand in for an entire meal, as the name suggests.

One concern that some people have is wondering if by using a meal replacer, if they will be more hungry-after all, you will be consuming fewer calories. The worry is that those calories will simply work their way back into your diet at some point during the day. But usually this is a concern: you may, in fact, find that you actually get used to having a smaller calorie consumption at that particular meal.

Also, visualizing a smaller, portion-controlled meal may help people to slow down while eating and to pay more attention to internal cues of satiety. Future studies are warranted to determine any physiological mechanisms associated with meal replacement plans and appetite.

There are some important things to keep in mind when choosing a meal replacer. To begin with is the issue of where to actually purchase these products. Usually you can find them at your favorite grocery store. Next is the calorie count: be sure that the replacement that you choose has around 200 to 300 calories in it. And be sure to read the ingredients to make sure there is not a lot of sugar in it.

It is a good idea to talk with your doctor before attempting to lose weight by reducing your calories with a meal replacer. This is especially important to do if you already have some medical conditions that you are being treated for.

How long should clients use meal replacements? If using one meal replacement per day, clients can continue indefinitely, as long as they monitor their intake at other meals to maintain a well-balanced diet. Those who plan to use two or more meal replacements per day should seek the advice of a clinical weight loss specialist.




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