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How many times have you seen a commercial or ad for weight loss shakes and wondered if they\u2019re legit or not? They claim to taste delicious, be healthy and full of key vitamins and minerals, and tout that by simply drinking their product, you\u2019ll lose weight just like the models in the ad.<\/p>\n
Almost always, the models claim that they never thought losing weight could be so easy and fun. Then there they are, downing these weight loss shakes with a smile on their face. Sure, it\u2019s cringy enough to raise an eyebrow, but can the brand make good on its weight loss promises? Not so fast.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. It is recommended that you speak with your doctor before making changes to your current nutrition plan.<\/em><\/p>\n When it comes down to it, weight loss shakes are nothing more than nutritional shakes or protein shakes marketed to you with the \u201cclaim\u201d of helping you lose weight. I\u2019m not going to get into the actual names of products and brands, but most of these weight loss shakes are low in calories, have moderate amounts of protein, and are low in carbohydrates, fat, and sugar. Sounds good, right?<\/p>\n Honestly, these weight loss shakes ARE actually good for you most of the time. They are a quick and easy solution to add into your nutrition program and help you reach your daily caloric intake as well as your daily macronutrient requirements. But will the shake by itself cause you to lose weight?<\/p>\n No, and anyone who knows anything about nutrition and weight loss is probably banging their head against the wall, knowing that people will get suckered into using these products based on their claims.<\/p>\n It\u2019s quite simple when you think about it. You could eat at McDonald\u2019s every day and could lose weight. Why? Because ONE item or ONE meal isn\u2019t going to make you fat. Now, some may argue that the fat content in fast food is unhealthy, and you\u2019d be right. But assuming the rest of your nutrition is clean throughout the day, and you are below your maintenance calories, you can lose weight.<\/p>\n I can see the eyeballs rolling over the above example, but let\u2019s continue down this path. As a sports nutritionist, I have clients who often show me a protein bar or protein shake and ask me if the product will make them fat. Sometimes the bars are even well over 300 calories, and their eyes pop out when I tell them it\u2019s fine to eat.<\/p>\n When consumed in one serving, there isn\u2019t a single food out there that will \u201cmake you fat\u201d or \u201cmake you gain weight.\u201d The bottom line is, when it comes to weight loss, it\u2019s calories versus calories out.<\/p>\n What do all your other meals look like? What kind of snacks are you eating throughout the day? All of those things added up will determine if you\u2019re going to gain or lose weight, not weight loss shakes.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever read up on the If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) Diet, people are pretty much consuming whatever they want, within reason. Why? Because they are still hitting their numbers every day and consistently losing weight.<\/p>\n If you want a slice of pizza and can fit it within your daily caloric goal, eat it. I wouldn\u2019t recommend eating it every day, but a slice here and there, if the family wants a pizza night, is not going to crush your weight loss progress.<\/p>\n So, it\u2019s silly to think that you need to be restrictive and hate every minute of your weight loss journey. When you cut out entire macronutrients from your diet, like many of these fad diets have you doing, it\u2019s not going to jive with your lifestyle.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t know many people who have the willpower to give up eating pizza for the rest of their lives. Or giving up ice cream for the next 70 years. It\u2019s absurd to think this, and you shouldn\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n It\u2019s for that exact reason that so many people fall off the wagon and give up. It comes down to restrictive diets. Drinking weight loss shakes is no different than eating a clean meal \u2014 the macros can be similar.<\/p>\n For instance, if you had a chicken breast along with some vegetables, it could break down to be nearly identical macros when you compare it to weight loss shakes. Therefore, why would it make sense to think that these weight loss shakes alone account for your weight loss success? It\u2019s all about calories.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\nWhat Are Weight Loss Shakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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