cytoplex or other meal replacements?

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Originally posted by kerank
Does anyone have experience or an opinion on "meal replacements" such as Cytoplex, Myloplex, etc... These are usually shakes that take the place of 1 or 2 meals during the day to allow you to drop weight. I have a couple of co-workers that have positive things to say about these supplements. However, I have always been wary of training supplements and such.

My goal would be to drop a certain amount of weight using 1 or 2 meal replacement shakes a day. Then maintain the weight loss by watching what I ate, and continuing to ride. Any comments or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

i hope theres people here with experience with
cytoplex im wondering same thing.

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Originally posted by zaskar
i hope theres people here with experience with
cytoplex im wondering same thing.

Sorry, but to me it just sounds like some kind of Slimfast-with-a-manly-makeover, I don't care if it's called something cool and and athletic and pseudo-scientific like cytoplex or myoplex or cybergetthingofastpickuphotbabesoplex, it's just another packaged (surely expensive) shake marketed so that while your will power is strong (a week, two at the most), you drop weight. AAfter that you still haven't learned how to eat a balanced diet, and, well, the weight will come right back.

Go for a good balanced diet, there's lots of good info about that on this website. I recommend thinking long-term change and not quick-fix... I like to call it evolution not revolution.

Good luck to yyou, I hope you don't waste your money!

Sara🙂

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Originally posted by less'go
Sorry, but to me it just sounds like some kind of Slimfast-with-a-manly-makeover, I don't care if it's called something cool and and athletic and pseudo-scientific like cytoplex or myoplex or cybergetthingofastpickuphotbabesoplex, it's just another packaged (surely expensive) shake marketed so that while your will power is strong (a week, two at the most), you drop weight. AAfter that you still haven't learned how to eat a balanced diet, and, well, the weight will come right back.

Go for a good balanced diet, there's lots of good info about that on this website. I recommend thinking long-term change and not quick-fix... I like to call it evolution not revolution.

Good luck to yyou, I hope you don't waste your money!

Sara🙂

isnt there a well balanced meal in a drink? a meal
replacement drink? like haveing a 6 am group ride
thats a hour drive away means getting up @ 4 am
for eat and drive time if i could simply drink down a
balanced meal, that would be awsome. this day &
age theres gotta be somthing good out there,
what are people fed when in a coma? some
type of a balanced fluid meal. im not looking
for a wieght loss drink a balanced meal drink.

Oh, yeah, I think in that context, where it's about being sure you have enough nutrients, a meal-substitute is a fathomable approach.

But as a way to lose weight, trying to drink shakes instead of eating because you habitually eat too much is probably hard to keep up for long. I mean if you usually eat too much, what's to keep you from still eating other stuff in addition to the shakes because you just enjoy eating and have a hard time rsisting?
...and are you really gonna' feel satisfied after a shake?

I dunno', I still have a couple kilos to shed, but by taking a different approach to eating - and it's not even all that extreme, I'd hardly even call it a diet- they'll be gone in a while.

If it sounds too good te be true, it probably is.

Sara

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by zaskar
isnt there a well balanced meal in a drink? a meal
replacement drink? like haveing a 6 am group ride
thats a hour drive away means getting up @ 4 am
for eat and drive time if i could simply drink down a
balanced meal, that would be awsome. this day &
age theres gotta be somthing good out there,
what are people fed when in a coma? some
type of a balanced fluid meal. im not looking
for a wieght loss drink a balanced meal drink.

so whats a good meal replacement drink for cyclist, runners, ect?

Many people suffer from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), indicated by fatigue, weakness, dizziness, irritability or having an urge to eat. Others, such as diabetics or those under metabolic stress, experience hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), indicated by extreme thirst, blurred vision, mental disturbance or even coma. People with insulin resistance, such as elderly and overweight persons, may also have problems with blood sugar balance. Both hypo- and hyperglycemia interrupt normal body functions, and could lead to tissue damage, decreased resistance to infections or death with uncontrolled hyperglycemia.

Stategies to minimize these problems include eating small, frequent meals and choosing foods that are high in dietary fiber, have the optimal ratio of protein to carbohydrate and a moderate amount of fat. Because the rate of carbohydrate (glucose) release into the blood stream is slower from these foods, a person is unlikely to experience the sharp fluctuation of blood sugar levels. Sugary, fiber-depleted foods should be avoided as much as possible.

It takes alot of effort to balance a meal or diet, especially with modern nutrient-stripping food processing, busy life styles as well as suboptimal physical conditions. For many people, healthy eating seems almost unachievable. That is when Glycemic Balance can be useful.

Glycemic Balance not only provides complete nutrition essential for the body's physiological functions, but is also high in dietary fiber, quality protein, balanced carbohydrate and contains essential fatty aids. It is dairy-free, and contains no refined sugar.

Glycemic Balance:

Very low in sugars (4 g per serving)!
Rice & Soy protein: provides isoflavones, excellent for vegans.
Insulin-FOS (FructoOligoSacharide): A natural soluble fiber source from chicory. It boosts intestinal friendly bacteria growth and helps normalize bowel function.
Flaxseed meal: good source of omega-3 fatty acids, plant lignans and fiber.
Lecithin: a rich source of phospholipids for normal cell membrane structure, brain cell function and nerve cell commmunication.
Sweetened with EnergySmart (fruit juice, natural grains).
No artificial sweeteners or preservatives
Use as part of a Zone diet.

this is called glycemic balance meal replacement, any thoughts
or experiance with this product?