Lipotrim Vs Others

ollito

Just wondering if anyone has looked into this.

I've been on the Lipotrim diet for over 10 weeks now (3 stone lighter!!!) but I've been looking around and it seems that there are many other types of shakes which have much better ingredients (more nutrients, digestive enzymes etc). The problem is that all these recommend only one to two meal replacements per day not a total food replacement diet.

The other options seem to be a good few quid cheaper. Would anyone know if it's safe to substitute? If so, which ones would you reccomend?

Thanks.

columok

Do some research and make your own? They're essentially a protein shake base loaded with vitamins and minerals.

Or... You could return to a sensible clean whole foods diet that is sustainable.

ollito

Thanks for your reply. I do agree with you columok. Healthy eating and exercise is the correct way to go.

As much as people disagree with this method, it is great (only as as a last resort - wouldn't recommend unless obese) and does work for a large portion of those who try it.

Since loosing 3 stone i'm starting to feel more agile and able for exercise. I think if I started with the 'ideal approach' I would have given up by now.
At the time I needed a kick start to get a chunk of the weight off. Once I loose a little more, the rest can be done by a good exercise regime and balanced diet.

My intentions are only to do another 6-8 weeks on this (or similar) diet. Its quite expensive, so was hoping to find a cheaper option and one that has enough in it to make sure your body isn't starved of essential nutrients etc.

I have been looking around. Just thought I'd see if anyone else has asked the same question or has some advice for me.

Cheers.

columok

My theory is that weightloss can be 90% diet. I'm not mad on the idea of exercise for weightloss as I think exercise as a fun component in your life is much more important. The secondary effect will obviously be improved body comp, agility and desire to adhere to a clean diet.

If you understand that the mechanisms by which lipotrim work (low carbohydrate intake, high protein intake, calorie deficit, supplementary nutrients) can easily be worked with whole foods- namely eat lots of chicken, eggs, steak, fish and non-starchy veggies. Then throw in a heap of olive oil and butter. You can do exactly the same thing as the lipotrim but with satisfying and enjoyable food without the whole shake stigma of excluding yourself from content with others.

If say you insisted on consuming only liquid food then I guess you would be making up a shake to contain
-A protein powder. Ideally a whey isolate.
-A green supplement to account for veggies
-Some kind of ultra multi-vitamin
-A vitamin D supplement
-Some healthy fats (a few good globs of olive oil and fish oil)
-You would need something calorie dense in there if you're only eating thrice a day to ensure your calorie deficit is only around 500kcal under your maintenance calories. This could be say unsweetened coconut milk.

I'm sure others will have good ideas of what I may have left out.

rubadub

The lipotrim "diet" is a severe crash diet

From the charter

3.
Bear in mind we are not professional nutritionists and we are not doctors, so don't look for medical advice.

4.
There will be zero-tolerance of any pro-ana type topics or crash dieting. If you want to discuss your cabbage and rubber band diet that's alright but don't expect much support (or success for that matter). This forum is to promote healthy and varied eating - not to advise you in how to drop a stone in a week.

The only reason to go on lipotrim would be that the immediate negative effects of your current weight outweigh the negative side effects of such a extreme diet. So that is someone maybe trying to prevent diabetes, or whos severe obesity is a risk to their life, not a woman trying to get in a size 10 dress. I am not saying that is you, but if it is a medical condition then "rule 3" would sort of hold.

There is a very long thread on lipotrim here, it is well worth a read and will answer many questions. I'm afraid I will have to close this thread though.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055070944