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Meal Replacements
By
Patti Petrella

Where do meal replacement products fit in to your diet?  As I
constantly stress, the only way to lose weight and keep it off
is with eating right; learning good eating habits and exercise.

That does not mean that you can’t use meal replacements,
from time to time, to help you reach your goals.  

Using a liquid meal replacement is like a semi fast for a few
meals, since it can give you the following health benefits

•        It can promote detoxification.
•        It can give the digestive system a much needed rest.  
•        It can lesson water retention
•        It can help clear the skin and whiten the eyes
•        It can help lower your blood pressure

As an aid to your weight loss, one of the most important
things it can do is to break your cycle of overeating.  
Sometimes, you just need to get away from food and making
decisions about what to eat, especially if you are going
through a frustrated phase.

If you have been on a binge, it helps to break your
association with food for a day, or even two.  By taking away
your choices and removing the temptation, you will often be
able to get a grip on your eating habits again.

The bad thing about food addictions, is that unlike alcohol,
you can’t quit eating altogether, and for some people food
cravings are as intense as alcohol cravings are for the
alcoholic.

After a day of meal replacements you may be able to start
over with a new appreciation for wholesome natural foods,
cutting out the unhealthy items from your diet.

You may also usually see some noticeable weight loss
results in a shorter period of time.

Occasionally, perhaps once a week, clearing the mind and
body of the focus on food can give you the motivation and
enthusiasm to make a fresh start or give your body a little
extra boost.

It should not be used as the core of your weight loss plan.  It
is imperative that you learn good eating habits to be able to
maintain your weight loss and to stay healthy.

At Body/Spirit Fitness, we have done a great deal of
research to find the most effective product to serve this
purpose.

There are several factors to take into consideration.  You
want to make sure:
•        You get enough fiber
•        You get enough protein
•        You get enough vitamins
•        You get enough calcium and minerals
•        You get enough calories so that your metabolism
doesn’t slow down.

I like to make fruit smoothies with soy protein powder, and
some extra fiber.  You can also add a protein bar such as the
Kashi bars.

One of the important aspects is the fiber.  Too often, with
meal replacements, you are hungry an hour after eating.  By
adding extra fiber, you feel full, it helps cleanse the colon
and detoxify the body.

Remember, though, this is only an alternative aid to help you
make positive lifestyle changes as you create healthier
eating habits.  It is NOT meant as a diet by itself.
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