Thanks for the post Christian. It’s good to hear how you’re planning to use Huel and the positive changes you want to make.
While I appreciate it can feel good and motivating to make large commitments to weight loss and lifestyle change (e.g. building up to 100% Huel), I do have to ask why this arbitary 100% commitment in your plan?
I’ve been on the forum for almost 6 years and the amount of people who go 100% for a bit and never return is high (although not all of them, s/o to any 100% Hueligans here). What I implore you to do is when it gets hard to continue 100% Huel, consider why it is hard.
- Is it because you miss the social side of food/get strange remarks from friends and family consuming Huel when out at dinner?
If this is the case then take a break from 100%, have it 75%, or 50%.
- Is it because you miss some of your favourite foods?
Then eat them. Don’t gorge on them and eat them excessively, but eat them in moderation. Food is enjoyable and Huel isn’t here to remove this pleasure from your life.
- Is it because you’re hungry all the time?
To achieve consistent weight loss you need to eat 500kcal less than it requires to maintain your weight. You could go to 1000kcal less but if you overreach then you might struggle and fail. Take small steps consistently and you will have more success. I shared with you my post here, please endeavour to read it.
I can’t stop you going 100% Huel. I hope you use this community for advice that supports as well as conflicts with what you want to do to help you make the best decisions possible.