Herbalife shake meal success?
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I was wondering if anyone is trying or has tried the Herbalife Shake Meal products and what kind of success have you had with this product on your weight loss journey? I have recently started drinking two healthy shakes a day and eating one sensible dinner meal to help in my weight loss. What are your thoughts on this product?
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I've heard it works, but then what happens when you stop drinking the shakes?0
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I've been doing it for around 5 days and happy to say I've lost 5lbs
but I am worried about what happens when I stop, although it has completely changed my appetite and I'm eating more, also not craving fizzy drinks anymore so can't complain 0 -
I was wondering if anyone is trying or has tried the Herbalife Shake Meal products and what kind of success have you had with this product on your weight loss journey? I have recently started drinking two healthy shakes a day and eating one sensible dinner meal to help in my weight loss. What are your thoughts on this product?
Caloric deficit governs weight loss, if you want to create a deficit using overpriced shakes, so be it. They don't do anything special for weightloss0 -
I was wondering if anyone is trying or has tried the Herbalife Shake Meal products and what kind of success have you had with this product on your weight loss journey? I have recently started drinking two healthy shakes a day and eating one sensible dinner meal to help in my weight loss. What are your thoughts on this product?
If you are meeting your nutrition goals safely and are enjoying the shakes, then go for it. If you don't like how the shakes taste, switch to smaller portions of your favorite foods. Weight loss can be tasty!0 -
To expand on Acg67's response, you are losing weight because the shakes are helping you limit your calories, not because the shakes have anything special in them that creates or accelerates weight loss. As long as you keep this in mind and are willing to either continue drinking shakes the rest of your life or learn how to eat at this same deficit or at maintenance in a healthy manner then you should be able to lose weight and keep it off. With the exception of doing something unhealthy like a water fast, it really doesn't matter what plan you follow to lose weight as long as you understand why it is working and can make lifetime changes when you reach your goal weight.0
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To expand on Acg67's response, you are losing weight because the shakes are helping you limit your calories, not because the shakes have anything special in them that creates or accelerates weight loss. As long as you keep this in mind and are willing to either continue drinking shakes the rest of your life or learn how to eat at this same deficit or at maintenance in a healthy manner then you should be able to lose weight and keep it off. With the exception of doing something unhealthy like a water fast, it really doesn't matter what plan you follow to lose weight as long as you understand why it is working and can make lifetime changes when you reach your goal weight.
^^^This! You just have to realize either the shakes will have to be a lifetime thing, or while you are using them buckle down and start learning how you really should eat when you get to your goal. Honestly for me, The way I learn is by doing. Here it is, 15 months after I started and I feel I'm actually getting the hang of eating healthy. I'm also starting to actually not even want the junk I used to. Like donuts or frozen pizza, or other things I used to get and eat religiously.0 -
Do some research on Cellular Nutrition then get back to me ....0
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I had them a few times, and I actually quite enjoyed a cold shake on a hot day - it was enough to keep me going. But I'd have a 90 calorie shake rather than (say) a 400 calorie lunch so right there is 310 calorie deficit. 5 times a week and there is a 1550 calorie deficit. At $8 a pop though - it isn't sustainable for me over a life time. That's way too expensive!!
I found the people there though to be really creepy - they made us sign up on some "email / phone number list" and then she'd text me saying how she'd "love to see me back at the club".0 -
I had them a few times, and I actually quite enjoyed a cold shake on a hot day - it was enough to keep me going. But I'd have a 90 calorie shake rather than (say) a 400 calorie lunch so right there is 310 calorie deficit. 5 times a week and there is a 1550 calorie deficit. At $8 a pop though - it isn't sustainable for me over a life time. That's way too expensive!!
I found the people there though to be really creepy - they made us sign up on some "email / phone number list" and then she'd text me saying how she'd "love to see me back at the club".
$8 a day does seem high .... I wonder why you pay that much .... I pay about $5 a day and have one every morning for breakfast. Sonds like you had a bad coach that was in the business for all the wrong reasons. I can assure you not all coaches are like that.0 -
Shakes are a kind of food. They have calories, fat, protein, carbs. Control your food and you control your weight. It's that simple. There is nothing special or magic about these shakes, other than their high price tag evidently.0
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Shakes are a kind of food. They have calories, fat, protein, carbs. Control your food and you control your weight. It's that simple. There is nothing special or magic about these shakes, other than their high price tag evidently.
This post right here just shows you have no idea what you are talking about. Do some research on Cellular Nutrition and you'll see what the magic is. For most people controlling their food isn't so simple. That's why the Herbalife program is ideal for people that need the extra motivation, support and/or discipline that they aren't getting from home. For some reason you are extremely ignorant to that fact.0 -
Shakes are a kind of food. They have calories, fat, protein, carbs. Control your food and you control your weight. It's that simple. There is nothing special or magic about these shakes, other than their high price tag evidently.
This post right here just shows you have no idea what you are talking about. Do some research on Cellular Nutrition and you'll see what the magic is. For most people controlling their food isn't so simple. That's why the Herbalife program is ideal for people that need the extra motivation, support and/or discipline that they aren't getting from home. For some reason you are extremely ignorant to that fact.
I'm also not a fat *kitten* any more, whereas I once was a fat *kitten*. And I've never once subscribed to any nonsense like Cellular Nutrition or the weak *kitten* notion that controlling food is so hard that one should need a product to help them.
Get a grip.0 -
Lol, you mean some "concept" made up to sell shakes?Do some research on Cellular Nutrition then get back to me ....
Question: If the best RD's out on the market don't endorse it, then why should one believe it's "better" than just learning how to eat ones macro/micro nutrients in correct portions? And with variety?
Unless one wants to drink shakes the REST OF THEIR LIFE, and forego some foods or actual meals, then this it NOTHING more than a money making diet.
And MLM people who are suckered into it usually are really bad at countering as to why actually eating food isn't as good as their products. Keep on believin' and make sure to keep that monthly autoship going to pay your upline.
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Shakes are a kind of food. They have calories, fat, protein, carbs. Control your food and you control your weight. It's that simple. There is nothing special or magic about these shakes, other than their high price tag evidently.
This post right here just shows you have no idea what you are talking about. Do some research on Cellular Nutrition and you'll see what the magic is. For most people controlling their food isn't so simple. That's why the Herbalife program is ideal for people that need the extra motivation, support and/or discipline that they aren't getting from home. For some reason you are extremely ignorant to that fact.
I'm also not a fat *kitten* any more, whereas I once was a fat *kitten*. And I've never once subscribed to any nonsense like Cellular Nutrition or the weak *kitten* notion that controlling food is so hard that one should need a product to help them.
Get a grip.
You are truly uneducated. You basically just said eating disorders are scams and people don't deserve help. You're a lost cause0 -
Shakes are a kind of food. They have calories, fat, protein, carbs. Control your food and you control your weight. It's that simple. There is nothing special or magic about these shakes, other than their high price tag evidently.
This post right here just shows you have no idea what you are talking about. Do some research on Cellular Nutrition and you'll see what the magic is. For most people controlling their food isn't so simple. That's why the Herbalife program is ideal for people that need the extra motivation, support and/or discipline that they aren't getting from home. For some reason you are extremely ignorant to that fact.
I'm also not a fat *kitten* any more, whereas I once was a fat *kitten*. And I've never once subscribed to any nonsense like Cellular Nutrition or the weak *kitten* notion that controlling food is so hard that one should need a product to help them.
Get a grip.
You are truly uneducated. You basically just said eating disorders are scams and people don't deserve help. You're a lost cause
Wait...what?
Did you read the same post as me?0 -
Lol, you mean some "concept" made up to sell shakes?Do some research on Cellular Nutrition then get back to me ....
Question: If the best RD's out on the market don't endorse it, then why should one believe it's "better" than just learning how to eat ones macro/micro nutrients in correct portions? And with variety?
Unless one wants to drink shakes the REST OF THEIR LIFE, and forego some foods or actual meals, then this it NOTHING more than a money making diet.
And MLM people who are suckered into it usually are really bad at countering as to why actually eating food isn't as good as their products. Keep on believin' and make sure to keep that monthly autoship going to pay your upline.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Obviously you can't make you own decisions or do your own research if you rely solely on what RD's endorse. The nation’s largest group of professional nutritionists—the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics—has close ties to food and beverage companies like Coca-Cola, Mars, Hershey and Nestlé. Not only do these company sponsors receive space at conferences to convince dieticians of the benefits of their products, required continuing education is often also run by these very same companies.
What is so wrong with drinking a healthy shake every morning? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING .... just b/c you don't agree with it doesn't mean its wrong. I know that might be hard for you to understand but people mock what they do not understand. Yes I do plan on drinking a healthy shake everyday for the rest of my life and I can guarantee it's BETTER than anything you eat for breakfast. I wouldn't expect a trainer to understand tho
I eat food all day. I don't understand where this notion of not eating real food comes from. Oh and FYI Herbalife does not automatically. I don't have a single client on it.0 -
Shakes are a kind of food. They have calories, fat, protein, carbs. Control your food and you control your weight. It's that simple. There is nothing special or magic about these shakes, other than their high price tag evidently.
This post right here just shows you have no idea what you are talking about. Do some research on Cellular Nutrition and you'll see what the magic is. For most people controlling their food isn't so simple. That's why the Herbalife program is ideal for people that need the extra motivation, support and/or discipline that they aren't getting from home. For some reason you are extremely ignorant to that fact.
I'm also not a fat *kitten* any more, whereas I once was a fat *kitten*. And I've never once subscribed to any nonsense like Cellular Nutrition or the weak *kitten* notion that controlling food is so hard that one should need a product to help them.
Get a grip.
You are truly uneducated. You basically just said eating disorders are scams and people don't deserve help. You're a lost cause
Wait...what?
Did you read the same post as me?
"weak *kitten* notion that controlling food is so hard that one should need a product to help them" .... Yes I read this post ... Not controlling the amount of food a person does or doesn't eat is a eating disorder.0 -
Shakes are a kind of food. They have calories, fat, protein, carbs. Control your food and you control your weight. It's that simple. There is nothing special or magic about these shakes, other than their high price tag evidently.
This post right here just shows you have no idea what you are talking about. Do some research on Cellular Nutrition and you'll see what the magic is. For most people controlling their food isn't so simple. That's why the Herbalife program is ideal for people that need the extra motivation, support and/or discipline that they aren't getting from home. For some reason you are extremely ignorant to that fact.
I'm also not a fat *kitten* any more, whereas I once was a fat *kitten*. And I've never once subscribed to any nonsense like Cellular Nutrition or the weak *kitten* notion that controlling food is so hard that one should need a product to help them.
Get a grip.
You are truly uneducated. You basically just said eating disorders are scams and people don't deserve help. You're a lost cause
LOLWUT? Great leap of reasoning there. Strong initial few posts to the forum.0 -
I was wondering if anyone is trying or has tried the Herbalife Shake Meal products and what kind of success have you had with this product on your weight loss journey? I have recently started drinking two healthy shakes a day and eating one sensible dinner meal to help in my weight loss. What are your thoughts on this product?
Caloric deficit governs weight loss, if you want to create a deficit using overpriced shakes, so be it. They don't do anything special for weightloss
Yep.
I did the whole Herbalife program thing. I lost 40 pounds. I was very successful. I stopped drinking the shakes and gained it all back plus 12 more pounds. I am now down 41 pounds with simply tracking my calories and exercising. Healthy and sustainable is the way to go. Don't waste your money on overpriced shakes - learn how to eat at a calorie deficit and incorporate exercise into your life.0 -
Shakes are a kind of food. They have calories, fat, protein, carbs. Control your food and you control your weight. It's that simple. There is nothing special or magic about these shakes, other than their high price tag evidently.
This post right here just shows you have no idea what you are talking about. Do some research on Cellular Nutrition and you'll see what the magic is. For most people controlling their food isn't so simple. That's why the Herbalife program is ideal for people that need the extra motivation, support and/or discipline that they aren't getting from home. For some reason you are extremely ignorant to that fact.
What the magic is? Are you kidding? :laugh: For real, that has to be a joke. Are you making the, completely scientifically unsupported and unfounded, claim that Cellular Nutrition is "magic"? What is in it, unicorn hair?
Your defensive posts certainly don't do anything to sell the product.
There is no "magic" in Herbalife at all.0 -
Yes yes Herbalife is all magic0 -
I was wondering if anyone is trying or has tried the Herbalife Shake Meal products and what kind of success have you had with this product on your weight loss journey? I have recently started drinking two healthy shakes a day and eating one sensible dinner meal to help in my weight loss. What are your thoughts on this product?
Caloric deficit governs weight loss, if you want to create a deficit using overpriced shakes, so be it. They don't do anything special for weightloss
Yep.
I did the whole Herbalife program thing. I lost 40 pounds. I was very successful. I stopped drinking the shakes and gained it all back plus 12 more pounds. I am now down 41 pounds with simply tracking my calories and exercising. Healthy and sustainable is the way to go. Don't waste your money on overpriced shakes - learn how to eat at a calorie deficit and incorporate exercise into your life.
Yes eating healthy is the way to go and should definitely be incorporated while on the Herbalife program. Clearly you were not eating healthy when you gained back all the weight. Instead of blaming yourself for eating poorly, you blame Herbalife. Look in the mirror. Secondly, Cellular Nutrition is widely used across the globe, its NOT a Herbalife claim. Thousands of doctors, clinics and programs are now adopting the Cellular nutrition technology. Google it and please read you can learn a lot. I also suggest you watch "wheat belly" on youtube too.0 -
IN to learn about magic!0
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Lifestyle changes do not begin with a clever marketing strategy, that is all.
Rigger0 -
Utilize the tools and the support on MFP to lead a healthier lifestyle. It will benefit you more in the long run to learn NOW how to eat healthy portions and in moderation. Quick fix weight loss plans are not the answer and very few people are successful after.
Don't take anything people say as a personal attack either. You're just asking people who seek healthier eating a question about substituting food with what is otherwise empty calories as far as nutrition goes.0 -
Lol, I have close ties to many religious figures but am an atheist. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have a ton of PEER REVIEWED clinical studies in their armada not done by them, but universities, journals of medicine and science and independent entities. Your argument is petitio principii.
Lol, you mean some "concept" made up to sell shakes?Do some research on Cellular Nutrition then get back to me ....
Question: If the best RD's out on the market don't endorse it, then why should one believe it's "better" than just learning how to eat ones macro/micro nutrients in correct portions? And with variety?
Unless one wants to drink shakes the REST OF THEIR LIFE, and forego some foods or actual meals, then this it NOTHING more than a money making diet.
And MLM people who are suckered into it usually are really bad at countering as to why actually eating food isn't as good as their products. Keep on believin' and make sure to keep that monthly autoship going to pay your upline.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
[/quotes]
Obviously you can't make you own decisions or do your own research if you rely solely on what RD's endorse. The nation’s largest group of professional nutritionists—the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics—has close ties to food and beverage companies like Coca-Cola, Mars, Hershey and Nestlé. Not only do these company sponsors receive space at conferences to convince dieticians of the benefits of their products, required continuing education is often also run by these very same companies.
There's nothing WRONG with it, but your attitude is that without your "stuff", people's nutritional values are inadequate. Your "elitist" stance shows that you're falling for the BS that most MLM diet programs feed you. Being that I've been in the fitness industry (that doesn't conform to a lot of the BS that they even put out), I'm sure I'm more than qualified that others will believe my position on diet.What is so wrong with drinking a healthy shake every morning? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING .... just b/c you don't agree with it doesn't mean its wrong. I know that might be hard for you to understand but people mock what they do not understand. Yes I do plan on drinking a healthy shake everyday for the rest of my life and I can guarantee it's BETTER than anything you eat for breakfast. I wouldn't expect a trainer to understand tho.
So you're saying that Herbalife plans don't have a shake substitute for a daily meal or two? Really? Do I need to post their plans on 1200 calories?I eat food all day. I don't understand where this notion of not eating real food comes from. Oh and FYI Herbalife does not automatically. I don't have a single client on it.
They have autoship. Says so right on their website. And if you're saying that you'd rather pay 10% higher for your daily magic shakes by not autoshipping, then you should have clients.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
IN to learn about magic!
Me too, Do they sell Herbalife and Shakeology at Hogwarts?0 -
I was wondering if anyone is trying or has tried the Herbalife Shake Meal products and what kind of success have you had with this product on your weight loss journey? I have recently started drinking two healthy shakes a day and eating one sensible dinner meal to help in my weight loss. What are your thoughts on this product?
Caloric deficit governs weight loss, if you want to create a deficit using overpriced shakes, so be it. They don't do anything special for weightloss
^^This. I have a friend that sells them and she keeps trying to get me to buy them and sell them. They taste fine but I would much rather save my money eating real food that I can continue to eat when I am just trying to maintain. I am learning what foods are good for me and help me get to where I want to be. I don't feel drinking shakes gives you that.0 -
Lol, so you believe in the wheat belly hyperbole nonsense? Yep, you're hooked by Herbalife. This wheat belly thing has been debunked. When an MD writes a book, for some reason symbolism over substance is believed.I was wondering if anyone is trying or has tried the Herbalife Shake Meal products and what kind of success have you had with this product on your weight loss journey? I have recently started drinking two healthy shakes a day and eating one sensible dinner meal to help in my weight loss. What are your thoughts on this product?
Caloric deficit governs weight loss, if you want to create a deficit using overpriced shakes, so be it. They don't do anything special for weightloss
Yep.
I did the whole Herbalife program thing. I lost 40 pounds. I was very successful. I stopped drinking the shakes and gained it all back plus 12 more pounds. I am now down 41 pounds with simply tracking my calories and exercising. Healthy and sustainable is the way to go. Don't waste your money on overpriced shakes - learn how to eat at a calorie deficit and incorporate exercise into your life.
Yes eating healthy is the way to go and should definitely be incorporated while on the Herbalife program. Clearly you were not eating healthy when you gained back all the weight. Instead of blaming yourself for eating poorly, you blame Herbalife. Look in the mirror. Secondly, Cellular Nutrition is widely used across the globe, its NOT a Herbalife claim. Thousands of doctors, clinics and programs are now adopting the Cellular nutrition technology. Google it and please read you can learn a lot. I also suggest you watch "wheat belly" on youtube too.
You should read OBJECTIVE material, not SUBJECTIVE material.
Here's a good article on how someone (who eats gluten free) reviewed the author's book.
http://noglutennoproblem.blogspot.com/2012/03/wheat-belly-busted.html
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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
IN to learn about magic!
Me too, Do they sell Herbalife and Shakeology at Hogwarts?
Yep, it's a spell. Reductio ad absurdum.0
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