Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2683: JC Deen dissects the effectiveness of weight loss shakes, highlighting their potential benefits and pitfalls. He emphasizes the importance of understanding calorie deficits for weight loss and suggests that homemade shakes, made with fresh ingredients, are a healthier, cost-effective alternative to commercial shakes. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jcdfitness.com/2017/10/weight-loss-shakes/ Quotes to ponder: "Weight loss is, fundamentally, basic math." "Remember, most of these so-called weight loss shakes are created to fulfill a fabricated need in order to make your life easier and to avoid doing the work it takes to create healthy, sustainable fat loss." "At the end of the day, you can create your own, healthier version of a weight loss shake as long as you have a blender at home." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices