[Slingnmom]

I use them when I really start craving some chocolate. I don';t have a problem with stalling. I've used a bar or a shake once a day since I started and I've still had a 3lbs weight loss a day. Now I know I just started too, but I don't think they should be used instead of real foods either. I think it'd be too much carbs and sugars. For that late night snack attack though a quick shake helps me get through it.

My guess is that it is a personal choice and if you don't stall with their limited and responsible usage then go for it. However if you find that it doesn't help you lose wieght and causes more problems then perhaps you shouldn't use them. I'm lucky I am one that they don't cause problems for me, unlike say Chef Kevin there where he says is makes him stall.

I've started to become more creative this time around so I don't think I'll need to be as dependant upon the shakes and bars like I was in the past.