The correct role of a meal replacement is as part of a balanced diet — a way to help manage the nutrition and portion of a given meal, not to permanently replace all your meals. Your overall diet still needs adequate nutrition, vegetables, fruit, protein, and water, paired with regular exercise.
Common mistakes include over-restricting, extreme meal plans, and neglecting produce and hydration — all of which make it hard to sustain. The right approach is gradual and something you can maintain long term. Keep in mind that results vary from person to person, and the right portions and pace differ for everyone.
For that reason, we recommend having a coach help arrange things based on your situation and follow up to adjust over time — it's more reliable than guessing on your own.