# Weight Loss & Surprise Health Benefits

**URL:** <https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522>\
**Category:** Experiences\
**Created:** [September 23, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522 "2020-09-23T18:02:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 11\
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**Author:** ![Melanie\_Simard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/melanie_simard/32/3674_2.png) [@Melanie\_Simard](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Melanie_Simard)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/1 "2020-09-23T18:02:58Z")

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I’ve been using Huel consistently (1-2/day) for about 4 months. I began using it to aid in weight loss, but have since noticed other great health benefits! My nails are longer/stronger, my body is much more toned and muscular, and I’m not constantly hungry anymore! I usually have a vanilla Huel shake for breakfast and/or lunch, especially after a morning run or workout. So far I’ve lost about 9lbs, and will likely incorporate at least 1 shake/day even after reaching my weight loss goal!

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**Author:** ![Cellcubed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Cellcubed](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Cellcubed)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/2 "2020-09-23T18:52:59Z")

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Have you noticed any difference in your sleep or dreams? For some reason, after starting huel and incorporating more fruits/vegetables into my diet, my dreams are more vivid and have actual plots that I can remember throughout the day. Curious if anyone else has experienced this and would love any theories as to why this changed/if it’s even related.

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**Author:** ![Wilma](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/wilma/32/3660_2.png) [@Wilma](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Wilma)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/3 "2020-09-23T18:54:35Z")

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Nice! I’m curious what the rest of your day consists of, food-wise that is. If you are willing to share.

I’m going full 100% Huel, well, 97ish% in hopes of a miraculous fat-loss story to tell one day in the near future.

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**Author:** ![Melanie\_Simard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/melanie_simard/32/3674_2.png) [@Melanie\_Simard](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Melanie_Simard)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/4 "2020-09-23T20:01:09Z")

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I haven’t noticed a difference, my dreams have always been pretty vivid! However, I have heard that people who take Magnesium to help sleep report vivid dreams (my husband included!) I see that Huel contains 90mg of Magnesium. Perhaps this could be the culprit?

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**Author:** ![Melanie\_Simard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/melanie_simard/32/3674_2.png) [@Melanie\_Simard](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Melanie_Simard)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/5 "2020-09-23T20:05:09Z")

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I should mention that I am also counting my calories. Since they are somewhat limited, I find myself choosing nutrient dense foods, rather than wasting calories on junk food. I eat lots of fruits & veggies, salmon, shrimp, beef, avocados, hummus, oatmeal, whole grains…the good stuff 😉

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**Author:** ![Wilma](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/wilma/32/3660_2.png) [@Wilma](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Wilma)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/6 "2020-09-23T22:20:53Z")

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That sounds excellent. Has this always been the case for you or is it a change from a less healthy diet & lifestyle?

Oh, and since u mentioned it, why’re you counting calories? Are you also counting calories burned to see how that correlates to number of lost lbs.?

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**Author:** ![Melanie\_Simard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/melanie_simard/32/3674_2.png) [@Melanie\_Simard](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Melanie_Simard)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/7 "2020-09-24T12:26:59Z")

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I am counting calories not only to help with weight loss, but also to make sure I am consuming enough calories to support my active lifestyle/workout recovery. I run 2-3 times/week, and incorporate strength and yoga several times a week (as well as hiking, biking, kayaking, etc.)

While I have always eaten mostly healthy, I have issues with portioning (and the occasional indulgences). I have found that choosing the more nutrient dense foods, and incorporating Huel helps me feel fuller, and not need to consume so many extra calories as I did before.

I’ve been using the MyFitnessPal app to log my calories, both consumed and expended. I have found this incredibly helpful in my journey 🙂

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**Author:** ![DM87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7993a0/32.png) [@DM87](https://discourse.huel.com/u/DM87)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/8 "2020-09-25T01:34:54Z")

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I’ve dropped about 100 lbs eating Huel twice a day since January 2019, good luck!

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**Author:** ![ragesauce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ea924/32.png) [@ragesauce](https://discourse.huel.com/u/ragesauce)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/9 "2020-10-27T02:41:21Z")

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YES,  
Before Huel, i would dream every so often, or if I did I wouldnt remember.  
I dream on a daily basis almost, I wonder what ingredient contributes to this?

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**Author:** ![DMC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/dmc/32/3731_2.png) [@DMC](https://discourse.huel.com/u/DMC)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2020, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/10 "2020-10-27T12:30:48Z")

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That’s absolutely amazing! Did you do replace two meals per day? What was your method with Huel?

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**Author:** ![DM87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7993a0/32.png) [@DM87](https://discourse.huel.com/u/DM87)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/weight-loss-surprise-health-benefits/9522/11 "2020-10-27T13:20:21Z")

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2 Huel meals per day, intermittent fasting, keep calories under 2k for at least 5 days/week, switched to a plant based diet and cut out the booze almost entirely. Not to mention resistance band training and getting in at least 10k steps/day.

That about sums it up 🙂