Weight-Loss Would a diet consisting of Meal replacement shakes be ok?

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If I were to consume nothing but 1800 calories worth of MET-Rx meal replacement shakes every day, would that be better or worse than what the average American consumes on a daily basis?
I'm talking about the product featured here:
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I'm a college student with neither the time nor the equipment to cook meals, and I can't really buy groceries, either. I need something healthy that's easy to obtain and easy to prepare. This seems perfect to me. Am I right?
 
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Hey man, welcome to the forum!

I had to remove the link to your product as we don't allow links to websites that are selling a product to be posted.

That being said...I dont' encourage you to drink weight loss shakes. Reason being is that I like people to consider a lifestyle change. A way of eating that you can maintain for the rest of your life. Realistically your not going to drink those shakes the rest of your life..then what happens when you stop drinking them???

Concentrate on eating less and moving more...it works everytime!
 
Korrie said:
Hey man, welcome to the forum!

I had to remove the link to your product as we don't allow links to websites that are selling a product to be posted.

That being said...I dont' encourage you to drink weight loss shakes. Reason being is that I like people to consider a lifestyle change. A way of eating that you can maintain for the rest of your life. Realistically your not going to drink those shakes the rest of your life..then what happens when you stop drinking them???

Concentrate on eating less and moving more...it works everytime!
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Maybe it'll be hard to keep on drinking them the rest of my life. I'm still curious, though: how healthy are they?
 
SuperFob said:
Maybe it'll be hard to keep on drinking them the rest of my life. I'm still curious, though: how healthy are they?
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Not as healthy as real food. Those shakes are engineered, there is nothing in them that doesn't come out of a laboratory. Even if they have all the minerals and vitamins that you supposedly need on the label, it is still not the same as the 'real stuff'.
 
1 serving:

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 25

% Daily Value
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 380mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 38g 76%
Vitamin A (IU) 4500 90%
Vitamin C 60mg 100%
Calcium 1000mg 100%
Iron 9mg 50%
 
San said:
Not as healthy as real food. Those shakes are engineered, there is nothing in them that doesn't come out of a laboratory. Even if they have all the minerals and vitamins that you supposedly need on the label, it is still not the same as the 'real stuff'.
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What makes you think that "engineered" stuff is any worse than "real" stuff? Do you have any studies, real life experiences, or empirical data of any sort to back you up? Or are you just saying what fitness buffs are supposed to say?
 
The nutritional content you posted doesn't look too terrible but you might miss the roughage that even a poor solid diet can provide :)

The most serious health concern that I can see would be the protein content. Six of those bad boys every day (228 grams of protein) could cause problems.
 
SuperFob said:
What makes you think that "engineered" stuff is any worse than "real" stuff? Do you have any studies, real life experiences, or empirical data of any sort to back you up? Or are you just saying what fitness buffs are supposed to say?
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a) I'm not a fitness buff.

b) I'm using common sense. Are you seriously trying to tell me that supplements can replace real food?

c) Here's a little study for you. The difference between diary calcium and calcium supplements. It's just one of many out there.
 
SuperFob said:
What makes you think that "engineered" stuff is any worse than "real" stuff? Do you have any studies, real life experiences, or empirical data of any sort to back you up? Or are you just saying what fitness buffs are supposed to say?
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I'm not a fitness buff, I'm just a fat girl, but I know that functioning on shakes all day sucks. I also know that drinking a protein shake compared to eating a scrambled cup of egg whites with some delicious mushrooms and a slice of turkey bacon...well the comparison should be obvious.

And what's up with the 20 questions? You asked and they answered with what they think is right. If you already believed the shakes were a better option, why did you ask? Just wondering..
 
Why don't you try replacing some meals with them, like snacks. Then try to make breakfast, lunch and dinner healthy meals.

When I was younger and skinnier I used shakes and meal replacements for snacks, because I worked a lot. They kept me away from the vending machine, and kept me full until I could get a real meal.
 
SuperFob said:
What makes you think that "engineered" stuff is any worse than "real" stuff? Do you have any studies, real life experiences, or empirical data of any sort to back you up? Or are you just saying what fitness buffs are supposed to say?
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Why so aggressive ?? Settle down man, you asked a question and you got an answer. Your not gonna last long on this forum if you respond to everyone so harshly. Not everyone is going to agree with you...
 
Korrie said:
Why so aggressive ?? Settle down man, you asked a question and you got an answer. Your not gonna last long on this forum if you respond to everyone so harshly. Not everyone is going to agree with you...
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What makes you think I'm answering harshly? I'm just asking questions. Sometimes things seem harsher than they really are on forums.
 
I don't know why you got upset with the information that San gave you. You asked a question and she gave you a good answer.

I'll explain it a little further to you.

Meal replacement protein shakes are not designed to replace all your meals. They are supplements to be used to replace 1 and maybe even up to 2 meals a day but should never be used to replace all your meals and be your only source for nutritional intake. They are also designed to add to your meals or between meals for weight and muscle gain. The type of supplement you asked about is designed more for weight and muscle gain.

Liquid diets should only be used under strict medical care. When ministered under medical supervision the liquid diet is adjusted for the individual persons needs and monitored with blood work. These diets are for people that due to medical reasons are unable to eat solid foods.

Most over the counter liquid supplements will not supply you with all the nutrients your body needs and some that can be harmful if too much is taken. Take potassium as an example if your level gets too high or too low you can have a heart attack and even die. And yes this has happened to people that have attempted to go on liquid diets long term without any medical supervision. You can also have a heart attack if you have been on a liquid diet long term without any solid food and suddenly eat a large meal of solid food. Too much protein can cause kidney damage. Some of the synthetic or 'engineered' vitamins and minerals used in these supplements when taken in excess can cause liver damage.

Most people can use a liquid diet thats over the counter short term without any negative side effects. Is it as good as solid food...no. It is best to get your nutrition from a verity of fresh foods if possible.
 
*Sigh* If everyone really wants so badly to believe that I'm pissed off, I'm not going to spend any more time trying to convince you otherwise.

Anyway, I get it that these meal replacement shakes aren't a good idea. That still leaves me with no clue what to eat, though. If I need to, I'll pay someone over paypal to construct a diet that I'll eat every single day. 1800 calories of food that doesn't need to be cooked or prepared. Food that'll help me lose fat while maintaining muscle. Can anyone help me out here?
 
Maybe you just got off on the wrong foot. Things don't always come across as we mean them to. This is a good forum. There are many tools in the threads here to help you figure out a diet and the foods you need to help you with your goals.
 
I think you're gonna have a hard time comprising a satisfying meal plan where nothing has to be cooked. I am on an 1800 cal a day diet too, with whatever exercise I can handle depending on my motivation.

I mean, the only healthy things I don't have to cook are my fruits and veggies, but it's hard to get the calories and nutrients I need out of only veggies and fruits, especially veggies. They have like no calories. x.x

Anyways, I too would like to hear some meals that require no or little cooking time. ^.^
 
Natural Foods are the best.

I agree with everyone. Natural is the best... It is the best for a healthy diet.
 
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