Any recommendations?

lane21 · April 29th, 2009, 11:06 AM

I just ordered a box (42 packets) of Myoplex Lite to use as a meal replacement ( 1 or 2 times daily) now that I am going to be eating 6 meals a day. I am sort of following the Body For Life program, but I was wondering if there are any other suppliments that would help. My goal is to cut belly fat and build muscle. Thanks

**tidalwave** · April 29th, 2009, 01:50 PM

I would look into an EFA (essential fatty acids) supplement such as Flameout or another fish oil. In addition, a CLA supplement might be helpful in changing body composition over the long-term.

Other than that, watch your daily calories and macronutrient ratios (protein : carb : fat) in conjunction with your exercise program. IMO, your money would be best spent investing in food and supplements like meal replacements that make the weight loss program the most convenient. For example, if you are on the road a lot and can't make and pack every meal you eat through the day, spend your money on products that allow you to follow your diet correctly and consistently. Purchasing the ready-to-drink shakes may be somewhat expensive, but if it's the difference between getting your 6 meals or not, it's probably worth the money.

In short, if your lifestyle makes your nutrition program inconvenient and impossible to follow consistently, then your money will not yield results. Only after you have found a way (via supplements or otherwise) to make your program workable should you invest in something like a fat burner, etc.

Hope that helps.

**pliny_2001** · April 30th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Just an FYI, here's a classic mistake --

Regular Life: I eat 3 meals and one snack a day.

Diet: I eat 3 meals, 1 snack, and two meal replacements a day. Why aren't I losing fat?

Make sure you understand this.

lane21 · April 30th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Thansk for the help. I am somewhat confused by the last comment. Could you clarify?

**pliny_2001** · April 30th, 2009, 05:00 PM

In the second example you're (not just you personally, but everyone) eating more calories. More calories = weight gain (trust me, you're probably not going to lift and jog your way out of a few extra meals a day).

Eating 5-6 times a day is great, but you've got to change your meals from the 2-3x/day plan. You need to spread out fewer calories over more meals. And that's where all of these diets fail, i.e., before they even get off the ground.