Losing weight is one of
the easiest goals to set, but also the hardest to achieve. You might want that
perfect S-line or those slim legs, but it is easier to imagine than to actually
have to work for it. Sometimes, we just need all the help we can get.
Meal replacement shakes
can help you shed some of that excess flab on your arms and waist, but there is
a catch—you need to know which meal replacement to pick. This includes knowing
enough information about the product and weighing in on the pros
and cons of each formula to get a better understanding of what you will be
getting from the product, and what you would expect to achieve after using it.
Here we will compare two
weight loss products that are gaining positive testimonials regarding their
effect on a diet regimen. This is not based on hearsay. We will try to study in
detail the components of these meal replacements, and provide a comprehensive
comparison and contrast of the IdealShape and 19 Shake products.
As you may have heard or
figured out, IdealShape and 18 Shake are brands of protein meal replacements
that are doing quite well in the market. They are both made from weigh protein,
and are claiming weight loss by curbing hunger and promoting a protein balance
within the body, enabling the individual using it to get more nutrients out of
their intake.
FLAVORS
Individual preference is
a key player in choosing any product. For meal replacements, you best be
considering the flavor that will match your taste. This is where it gets a bit
confusing: ‘less is more’, or do you really need a lot of shake flavors to
satisfy you?
IdealShape offers 7
flavors: chocolate, vanilla, mocha, strawberry, orange cream, chocolate cream
pie, and cookies n’ cream. You must admit, they sound very enticing.
18 Shake on the other
hand only has two classic flavors: chocolate and vanilla. Buyers did not see
this as an issue, though, because the shake tastes great even without mixing
any additional ingredient to it, like milk or fruits. For variety, the
manufacturer encourages the 18 Shake user to follow some recipes to prepare the
shakes differently, making it easier and a more fun way to use every day.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT
A good buyer will always
check the content of any product before buying it. Since you are looking to
replace one or two meals with a shake, you must always make sure that you are
getting enough nutrients inside your body to fuel your energy and sustain your
wellbeing.
You also have to keep in
mind that the vitamin and mineral complex, fiber, protein and calories that you
receive in each serving is enough for a meal equivalent. Otherwise you will
find yourself hungrier and exhausted, potentially causing a food crisis that
urges you to compensate with fillers like junk food to tide you over.
Both IdealShape and 18
Shake have attractive labels that show a multitude of essential nutrients you
can receive in each scoop.
In IdealShape, you can
get 100 calories per serving. This is lower than the average calories you get
with a full meal, but that is the beauty of meal replacements, you feel fuller
but your calorie intake is reduced, eventually making you lose weight.
Not all flavors of
IdealShape are gluten-free (cookies n’ cream has it). Also, it uses artificial
sweeteners instead of sugars.
18 Shake has 90
calories, which is considerably lower than IdealShape, but just the right
amount for someone who is just starting to actively lose weight. It is at an
estimated 21% of the daily recommended intake. If used properly, 18 Shake can
help to lose the extra pounds sooner than you expect.
18 Shake is gluten-free
and has natural sweeteners to replace the sugar requirement for a regular
shake.
Both products have
effective craving control mechanisms that stop you from consuming more food
than you normally need. The shakes can stop your urge to feed yourself,
especially when you have nothing to do. It is a restricting process than is a
welcome development for someone intending to lose weight.
NON-EDIBLE BONUSES
Both weight loss
packages come with freebies that are strategically offered to entice buyers.
These non-edible extras are a delightful bargain to the usual pricey products,
engaging more customers to patronize the product.
The IdealShape and 18
Shake both offer an ebook of recipes and a diet plan that guides the user in
employing a healthy lifestyle with a good diet. Both products also offer a
money back guarantee, although in 18 Shake the return policy is ambiguous.
PRICE
It is of course very
important for a purchaser to evaluate the cost of a product, and it is no
different in choosing your weight loss supplement. You have to evaluate whether
the product is worth what you are paying for.
IdealShape has special
packages that enable buyers to get a number of products aside from the shake,
such as protein bars and a shaker bottle for approximately $140. It is a bit
expensive, so you may opt to buy only the shake that costs around $50 per tub.
18 Shake has almost the
same pricing per container that is good for 30 servings. This is only for half
the month, considering the recommended intake is twice a day.
IDEALSHAPE OR 18 SHAKE?
This is the verdict—both
are great meal replacements that will help you in achieving your weight loss
goal. They are similar in almost all the points that matter; they have
effective craving control and are both great sources of nutrients.
You might want to check
out their availability in your area, or if the shipping is pricey or not. These
small differences can help you choose which is a better fit for you and your
preferences. Supplements always indicate that results vary on a case to case
basis, so there really isn’t any surefire way to know that it works for you
unless you try it.
If you have used
IdealShape or 18 Shake, you might want to leave a comment or two, and share
your valued opinion to those who are yet to buy and use these weight loss
products. It’s great to help other people get in shape!
