Fitness Training

As a former powerlifter, I find it very strange that most people use meal replacement shakes for no apparent reason. I mean, I used to consume these shakes only when I reached my appetite ceiling, and I know most of my fellow colleagues will agree. However, outside the professional gym world I see many people taking these shakes because of some misplaced sense of magic. These shakes are not a magical formula – they are simply a nice, quick and easy alternative to a meal, in case that you do not have the time or appetite to have one.

When to use meal replacement shakes ?

Well, I would definitely recommend people use meal replacement shakes, but only in a few cases, such as:

• Inability to eat a proper breakfast due to whatever reason. This is the most important meal of the day, for both people who wish to lose weight and for others, more into muscle gain, as well.
• No time to prepare a proper meal. In that scenario, a meal replacement shake will be a nice and easy alternative, but do not count on it all the time. Base your diet structure upon whole foods. These are just supplemental.
• No appetite. If you have recently broken up with your girlfriend or something, I may understand if you have a low appetite, and this is also another reason to have an emergency shake!
• Junk food craving. If you are craving for junk food in the middle of the day – drinking your shake may fix that in an instant.
• Hard gainers. If you are an ectomorph, aka hardgainer, these shakes will help you to reach a good caloric balance. They are usually stuffed with nutrient dense calories.
• Solid foods limit. Usually happens to world class athletes, who simply can not consume any more foods, as their digestion system wakes up their vomiting instinct instantly.

Shakes for Diabetics Wishing to Lose Weight!

This is a shake I usually recommend for diabetic people. It contains zero sugar, a lot of protein, and some small amount of quality fat to blunt absorption even more.

• 10 egg white – try “Eggology” organic, cage free eggs.
• Stevia sugar-leaf. Highly sweet, and contains zero calories, thus much safer for diabetic people than its alternatives – sugar or artificial sweetener.
• Little bit of chocolate beans, 100% organic. Will add an amazing taste and a bit of anti oxidants to your shake.
• Add cinnamon or other spices if you like, but not too much of them. Control your variables.

That’s it! A nice low calorie, low carb protein shake that will replace a meal if required. I actually recommend eating solid foods instead of using this shake, but if you find yourself unable, due to whatever circumstances, this shake will seal the deal. Check out our website at FreshBeetle.com for more information about meal replacement shakes.