Just starting out 100% Huel

Yes a few of us here use almond milk for that reason, particularly Alpro brand. The extra gums make it thicker.

@Charls Have you worked out your daily calorie allowance using https://tdeecalculator.net/ and do you use MyFitnessPal to keep track? Good luck! :+1::grin:

Hey Charlotte welcome to Huel!

I’m sorry to hear you’ve been having a tough time. Exercise can help in many ways and can be especially helpful for regulating those feelings of hunger.

I’m not sure why you felt nauseous. It might be that you consumed your Huel too quickly (like eating any food) or it might simply be a subjective flavour thing.

We recommend that when you start your Huel diet, you first try replacing 1 meal with Huel, and then after a while (approx. 5-7 days) you could progress to replacing 2 of your daily meals (and then 3, 4, etc. if you want to go 100% Huel). This will allow your body to slowly adjust to Huel.

If you have any more questions the community are really good as you’ve already experienced from Colin and Jon.

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Hi Bee, yes I calculated my calorie intake on that site that Huel suggested and I indeed use Myfitnesspal I have been using it for a while now, it is really handy! :slight_smile:

I will try it with some milk tomorrow maybe I will like it better! I tried the coffee flavor and I kind of liked it, I am just not a fan of the granular (I think it is form the peas) structure, but I think I will get used to it!

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Hi Dan, I think I am indeed going to introduce Huel slowly into my diet! So I will get more used to it! But I can’t wait to nurture my body with all the good stuff :wink:

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Hi there,
A quick update: I tried mixing the unflavoured Huel with some low fat milk and WOW I love it! It tastes just like oatmeal! I am now replacing 1 meal a day with Huel for 3 days and then starting on monday with replacing 2 meals with Huel until I am used to that and then I will have 100% Huel a few days a week and 2/3 Huel for a few days.

Also I was wondering how is the granola and the Huel bars? Has anyone experience with those? Because maybe it will be easier to switch it up with Huel products to succeed a 100% Huel day; for example a Huel shake in the morning, a few bars at lunch and the granola in the evening (I love something crunchy in the evening :slight_smile: ).

Have a wonderful day!
Greats,
Charlotte

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The Huel bars are absolutely delicious, especially since version 3. I personally think the original cocoa flavour is best but I always buy a box of chocolate orange too. For an over the top description see here (they were new and I was very excited) :joy:

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Haha loved your post and your excitement! I think I will definetly try the chocolate and orange ones as your description of the taste reminds me of Pimms (does anybody know these cookies?) and I absolutely loved them when I was younger!

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I have Huel granola for breakfast every morning, powder shake for lunch or dinner (depending on whether I go out for lunch or not) and bars for snacks in between. I love the new bars much better than the old ones. Choc Orange and Coffee are my favourites though I do like the Cocoa ones too.

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I used to love Jaffa Cakes but haven’t eaten any for years :grinning:

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I started testing Huel a week ago, and I felt the same with the chocolate flavor (which was the first I tried). I just went with what was suggested in the booklet and on the website, 600 ml for 3 scoops. Couldn’t finish it, felt a bit disgusted by the taste and texture. Since then I’ve kept at it and the feeling went away. I’m not sure what it was, but I have no trouble drinking now (it’s about 3/4rth of my diet). Haven’t tried it with milk or anything else, haven’t tried different water volumes or using a mixer yet. Also I’ve got to say I like chocolate more than vanilla (which has always been the case with those 2 flavors for me so no surprise there).

There’s still one thing that’s bothering me though, even though I got past the initial weird feeling, I still can’t help but crave for … tasty things every now and then. I don’t dislike Huel’s taste, I even enjoy it a bit, but every time I remember what a solid meal tastes like (red meat, white meat, sausages, fries, even just lentils or rice), I get this urge to eat one - even if I’m not hungry. If this craving never goes away, I feel like it’s going to be really hard for me to go 100% (which is what I was trying to do).

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That craving for savoury food never really goes away in my experience. I just no longer want crisps and chocolate even if they’re right in front of me!

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Waaahhh! Wish I could say the same

If Huel ever takes away my appetite for crisps I’m stopping Huel :stuck_out_tongue:

This was the craving I gave into last week. Walkers Salt and Vinegar crisp sandwich (technically half a French bread baton as I try not to buy loaves of bread or I turn into the toast monster).
If you are going to give into a savoury carb craving, do it properly I reckon! Can’t beat a crisp sandwich.

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I like Walkers ready salted and Quavers. Mostly Quavers nowadays.

Yes indeed.

I’m craving crisp butties now :yum:

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Hi there, hope you had a good day!

Quick update: Today was the first day I had 2 Huel shakes combined with a normal healthy diner and I feel amazing! I have learned that using a mixer is a total game changer together with sometimes mixing a banana or some frozen fruit with it, does wonders! Now I have no problem drinking 2/3 meals Huel, but I do admit that diner never tasted so good even if it was just a salad :wink: Next monday I will weight myself again so I am excited to see what a week and a half Huel did to my body :blush:

Have a nice week!!

Greats,
Charlotte

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i have a nutri bullet so i might try this! i was worried that blending it would change the nutritional elements or something weird like that
Does almond milk improve the taste at all?

@Marshmallows Blending is fine. Almond milk makes it thicker and tastes a bit creamier. I use 100ml almond milk with 300ml water to 100mg Huel powder. That’s for a shake. If I was blending with fruit I would use more liquid.