I started looking for meal replacement or weight loss shakes several weeks ago. I went online to find which shake I could use to lose a few pounds as well as provide good nutrition and a good hunger blocker.

I tried one because it was convenient, one because it was free, and the third as a result of my online research.

lose weight quickly: The first shake I tried was Slim Fast. Since I am a chocolate addict. I like the chocolate shake. I must say that I really like the taste of Slim Fast Chocolate Shake. The convenience of Slim Fast was another big plus. It can be purchased at most supermarkets, drugstores, and Walmart. It can also be purchased already mixed in a convenient plastic bottle for $1.30 to $1.80 per shake.

The drawback for me was 200 calories and 22 grams of sugar. Since my goal was to lose weight and get the right nutrients, I thought I could find something better. Another drawback was the hunger blocker. Although I really enjoyed the taste, I was hungry an hour later.

AdvoCare: The second shake I tried was Advo Care. A distributor handed me a package of chocolate milkshake. The flavor was good but I preferred the flavor of the other two brands I tried. The hunger suppressant was very good. I felt satisfied longer than with Slim Fast.

One drawback for me was 220 calories. Another was the price of around $2.57 per serving. The product is only available through distributors.

ideal form: The last shake I tried was IdealShape. I am still using IdealShape to replace two meals a day. I like the flavor and I think it’s comparable to Slim Fast, which was my favorite flavor.

Nutritionally, IdealShape is great with 50% RDI per serving and only 100 calories and 2 grams of sugar. Hunger blockers seem to work well. I am usually satisfied after each shake until the next shake or meal time.

With only chocolate and vanilla flavors available, some might think this would be a drawback, but for me it’s fine as I’m very happy with chocolate. The website has recipes available to add different flavors.

IdealShape cannot be found in stores and must be ordered through their website. The good news is that it is not MLM, so there are no problems when ordering and it comes with a guarantee. At $1.33 to $1.66 per shake, it comes with a handy blender bottle that works great.

My results to date: I have been using IdealShape for about two weeks. I enjoy the taste and feel satisfied from one meal to the next. The blender bottle works great. A few good shakes from the bottle and I have a nice smooth shake.

I’ve lost 7 pounds so far, but at a starting weight of 235 I still have a few pounds to lose. The good thing is that I have noticed an increase in energy. I’m not very good at eating the right foods, so I think IdealShape makes sure I get the right nutrients.