Anyone else starting the year with Herbalife?
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Wow way to bring you down here...great job people!
Of course you lose weight because of the calorie deficit, but so what? I did Herbalife once and lost 90 pounds, I put the weight back up because I'm stupid and overate, but I also kept it off for almost a year, where I did NOT drink the shake and did NOT gain any weight, I only gained it all back once I completely stopped going to the gym AND went back to my bad eating habits (entire PIZZA boxes by myself, at night, 3-4 times a week for example)
My advice, do it, replace at least ONE meal with the shake, skip dinner and have it at night, you'll see great results.
I always knew the product itself wasn't what was making me lose weight, but I found it easy to follow, it kept me on the diet, you could do this with any other type of shake from any other brand or you could even make your own smoothies, but if Herbalife is what's available to you and you like it, then go for it, I did it and it worked. It's popular for a reason, people like it and people see results fast and in the end that's all that matters. There's no point in doing a more traditional diet if you can't stick to it.
the reason you gained the weight back is not because you stopped using herbalife, but because you began overeating. Of course if you skip a meal, and just drink a shake that you will have "success", but the reason is because of the calorie deficit, NOT the shake. Plus, is it really sustainable to skip dinner and have a shake for the rest of your life?
You could of skipped herbalife, made real long term changes, and kept the weight off. Instead, you wasted your money and gained the weight back...WTG0 -
Continuous reporting of new cases in Spain supports the relationship between Herbalife® products and liver injury.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21751292
Slimming at all costs: Herbalife-induced liver injury.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17692988
[Toxic hepatitis by consumption Herbalife products a case report].
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19157382
Herbal does not mean innocuous: ten cases of severe hepatotoxicity associated with dietary supplements from Herbalife products.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17692989
Acute liver injury induced by weight-loss herbal supplements.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21173910
Association between consumption of Herbalife nutritional supplements and acute hepatotoxicity.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17692424
Think I will pass.0 -
If you're not familiar with MLM's, family and friends are usually the first victims.................................
I am very familiar with many forms of network marketing business models and strategies. Naturally their friends and family will be first on their list to share their product and their business. I do hope the persons motivation is always driven by their passion (in this case "improving others health and nutrition") and not making money.0 -
Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
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All upset? Lol, I think it's the other way around.Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
You're a dietician and using a powdered product as a meal replacement instead of food? Where did you attain your license ?I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
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QFT!!!!!!!!!!!!
All upset? Lol, I think it's the other way around.Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
You're a dietician and using a powdered product as a meal replacement instead of food? Where did you attain your license from a cereal box?I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
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you beat me to it. I'm calling shenannigans.0 -
If you're not familiar with MLM's, family and friends are usually the first victims.................................
I am very familiar with many forms of network marketing business models and strategies. Naturally their friends and family will be first on their list to share their product and their business. I do hope the persons motivation is always driven by their passion (in this case "improving others health and nutrition") and not making money.
By any chance, are you a herbalife distributor? Or maybe a family member is?0 -
All upset? Lol, I think it's the other way around.Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
You're a dietician and using a powdered product as a meal replacement instead of food? Where did you attain your license from a cereal box?I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
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So using a powdered supplement makes me unsuitable as a professional dietician? No, it doesn't. I'm using it because of the energy it gives me, not to lose weight or anything.0 -
To each their own. I'm looking for people that are taking the same path I am. If it doesn't work, then it doesn't work and I am wiser in the end for it. Again - if you're on the same plan, feel free to add me. If you're here to criticize then please move along.
It's okay to get defensive. I'd be upset too if a family member encouraged me to spend lots of money on an unnecessary product.
This, add her and she will try to sell you product. Only 7 posts and 0 pounds lost? Spam!0 -
My SIL is a distributor and has lost 10 pounds. She looks amazing! She was gracious enough to get me and my hubby started as a Christmas gift. We started today and I must say the shakes are quite yummy! I'm just curious if anyone plans on doing this plan for 2014? If so feel free to add me!
I've never tried Herbalife nor do I have relatives that have tried it and/or are distributors. What I read into this post is your Sister-In-Law wants to bless you and your husband with a Christmas gift of health and nutrition. Sounds like a great SIL to me!
Or to TRY to line her pockets as the distributor of a pyramid scheme, but whatever.
Yep, I'm pretty sure the SIL's motivations were more to do with her bottom line and less to do with health and nutrition.0 -
My SIL is a distributor and has lost 10 pounds. She looks amazing! She was gracious enough to get me and my hubby started as a Christmas gift. We started today and I must say the shakes are quite yummy! I'm just curious if anyone plans on doing this plan for 2014? If so feel free to add me!
I've never tried Herbalife nor do I have relatives that have tried it and/or are distributors. What I read into this post is your Sister-In-Law wants to bless you and your husband with a Christmas gift of health and nutrition. Sounds like a great SIL to me!
Or to TRY to line her pockets as the distributor of a pyramid scheme, but whatever.
Yep, I'm pretty sure the SIL's motivations were more to do with her bottom line and less to do with health and nutrition.
Although potentially in SIL's defense, a lot of peddlers of products like this are True Believers™.
I'm not saying that makes the situation any better, but her motives may not be entirely financial.0 -
Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
Bet it tastes great mixed with your low fat milk.
Upset? Hardly. Humoured more like!0 -
I betcha there's a deficit involved somewhere. Spend alot to eat less, what a world, what a weird and wonderful world that can present a person with unlimited opportunity.
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If you're equating a supplemental product vs fruits and vegetables and NOT being able to get energy from them but from the supplement, then yes it's unsuitable. Because at that point if glycogen levels are the same from both, then that would mean there's a stimulant in the Herbalife. And I'm betting there isn't. So what you're saying doesn't make sense. Somehow you can absorb sugar from the supplement, but not whole foods?
All upset? Lol, I think it's the other way around.Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
You're a dietician and using a powdered product as a meal replacement instead of food? Where did you attain your license from a cereal box?I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
So using a powdered supplement makes me unsuitable as a professional dietician? No, it doesn't. I'm using it because of the energy it gives me, not to lose weight or anything.
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I've never tried Herbalife nor do I have relatives that have tried it and/or are distributors. What I read into this post is your Sister-In-Law wants to bless you and your husband with a Christmas gift of health and nutrition. Sounds like a great SIL to me!By any chance, are you a herbalife distributor? Or maybe a family member is?
If you would have read my previous post that was already answered. No and No.
I'm not here endorsing Herbalife, in fact I wouldn't. However I am all for a person sharing their passion with others, if it is part of their primary or second job, so be it.0 -
This is old, but I'm surprised nobody's posted this - great read on the scam that is herbalife;
http://www.cockeyed.com/workfromhome/workfromhome_s.html0 -
I'm starting day one of herbalife I'm going to add you if that's okay! 0
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If you're equating a supplemental product vs fruits and vegetables and NOT being able to get energy from them but from the supplement, then yes it's unsuitable. Because at that point if glycogen levels are the same from both, then that would mean there's a stimulant in the Herbalife. And I'm betting there isn't. So what you're saying doesn't make sense. Somehow you can absorb sugar from the supplement, but not whole foods?
All upset? Lol, I think it's the other way around.Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
You're a dietician and using a powdered product as a meal replacement instead of food? Where did you attain your license from a cereal box?I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
So using a powdered supplement makes me unsuitable as a professional dietician? No, it doesn't. I'm using it because of the energy it gives me, not to lose weight or anything.
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It has nothing to do with the sugar, more with the vitamins and minerals which fruits and vegetables contain less than before: http://www.seattleorganicrestaurants.com/vegan-whole-foods/soil-erosion/0 -
I am on day two! Feel free to add me 0
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Lol, so take a daily vitamin mineral supplement for a few cents a day vs a "meal replacement" that cost more than 10 times more. And again, energy is derived from glycogen which doesn't have much to do with the reduced vitamin and minerals from the link you provided.
If you're equating a supplemental product vs fruits and vegetables and NOT being able to get energy from them but from the supplement, then yes it's unsuitable. Because at that point if glycogen levels are the same from both, then that would mean there's a stimulant in the Herbalife. And I'm betting there isn't. So what you're saying doesn't make sense. Somehow you can absorb sugar from the supplement, but not whole foods?
All upset? Lol, I think it's the other way around.Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
You're a dietician and using a powdered product as a meal replacement instead of food? Where did you attain your license from a cereal box?I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
So using a powdered supplement makes me unsuitable as a professional dietician? No, it doesn't. I'm using it because of the energy it gives me, not to lose weight or anything.
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It has nothing to do with the sugar, more with the vitamins and minerals which fruits and vegetables contain less than before: http://www.seattleorganicrestaurants.com/vegan-whole-foods/soil-erosion/
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Lol, so take a daily vitamin mineral supplement for a few cents a day vs a "meal replacement" that cost more than 10 times more. And again, energy is derived from glycogen which doesn't have much to do with the reduced vitamin and minerals from the link you provided.
If you're equating a supplemental product vs fruits and vegetables and NOT being able to get energy from them but from the supplement, then yes it's unsuitable. Because at that point if glycogen levels are the same from both, then that would mean there's a stimulant in the Herbalife. And I'm betting there isn't. So what you're saying doesn't make sense. Somehow you can absorb sugar from the supplement, but not whole foods?
All upset? Lol, I think it's the other way around.Funny to see how people are getting all upset about this concept. If you don't like it, then don't pay attention to it. Think about your blood pressure people!
You're a dietician and using a powdered product as a meal replacement instead of food? Where did you attain your license from a cereal box?I started using Herbalife and I think it's awesome. I have tons of energy now, while normally I'm tired all the time. And yes, I've tried eating more fruit, vegetables, every kind of food you can think of giving extra energy, exercise, everything. And yes, I know what to do since I am a dietician. I'm happy with the products and its effect.
And I'm looking forward to all the comments of people crying over this
A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
So using a powdered supplement makes me unsuitable as a professional dietician? No, it doesn't. I'm using it because of the energy it gives me, not to lose weight or anything.
A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
It has nothing to do with the sugar, more with the vitamins and minerals which fruits and vegetables contain less than before: http://www.seattleorganicrestaurants.com/vegan-whole-foods/soil-erosion/
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I've tried cheap vitamin supplements, they didn't work. I've tried a little more expensive ones, didn't work.
For me the use of some herbalife products works, what is the problem? It works for me, I feel good, it is my money.. so why does it bother you so much?
Maybe I should clear something up. I don't use Herbalife as an excuse to drop my healthy eating habits. I don't use it to replace real fruits and vegetables.
I only replace breakfast (and if I really want to chew on a sandwich, I can always eat a sandwich, I won't prohibit myself from anything). I still make sure I eat AT LEAST 200 grams of vegetables, 2 pieces of fruit and whole grain products. So being on Herbalife to me only means that I add a shake a day to my daily food.
I also give my clients regular food advice, I know nutrition works different on everybody, so other people will probably benefit from extra energy if they just start eating fruit and vegetables. I was chronically fatigued and for me eating well just wasn't enough.
Indeed, energy comes from carbohydrates. But the way you feel, how energetic you are, isn't only caused by eating carbs or not. It is a big sum of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Everything counts.0 -
I'm starting this week as well, soon as I receive my shipment. Feel free to add me :-)0
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To each their own. I'm looking for people that are taking the same path I am. If it doesn't work, then it doesn't work and I am wiser in the end for it. Again - if you're on the same plan, feel free to add me. If you're here to criticize then please move along.
Its a public forum, you can't dictate who can and cannot comment.
I wouldnt waste my money on any of these silly diet shakes but you got it as a gift so whatever. A calorie deficit is all you need to lose weight and its cheaper than some diet shake
i couldnt have said it any better ^^0 -
Wasn't going to respond to this but felt I needed to. I have been a big guy all my life. When i started Herbalife i was at 340lbs and have since lost 53 lbs and with the support of all the people at my local club. Learning how to eat properly when not having shakes is a priority for them.
im leaner a feel better i can actually excersize without feeling like im having heart failure..
The shakes are great tasting and an easy way to maintain a calorie deficit with my always on the go lifestyle, my wife uses the products and loves them, hell my kids even like the shakes, and I for one would rather them have that than a run through McDonalds for breakfast.
To all those who says its unnecessarily expensive, i say bull, I can't eat healthy produce and fresh whole food for what i have in the shakes.. period! I was going out to lunch everyday and grabbing a drive through breakfast most days, Herbalife has actually saved me quite a bit of money...0 -
Wasn't going to respond to this but felt I needed to. I have been a big guy all my life. When i started Herbalife i was at 340lbs and have since lost 53 lbs and with the support of all the people at my local club. Learning how to eat properly when not having shakes is a priority for them.
im leaner a feel better i can actually excersize without feeling like im having heart failure..
The shakes are great tasting and an easy way to maintain a calorie deficit with my always on the go lifestyle, my wife uses the products and loves them, hell my kids even like the shakes, and I for one would rather them have that than a run through McDonalds for breakfast.
To all those who says its unnecessarily expensive, i say bull, I can't eat healthy produce and fresh whole food for what i have in the shakes.. period! I was going out to lunch everyday and grabbing a drive through breakfast most days, Herbalife has actually saved me quite a bit of money...
You're equating "healthy produce and fresh whole food" with an Herbalife shake? Do you even know what (and in what quantities) is in those shakes?0 -
No. I started with a rib roast and all the fixings.0
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I have been using Herbalife Protien and Nutrition for over a year now, with great success. I have lost 35 lbs by replacing my morning meal and lunch with a delicious shake and I have maintained the loss (within 3 lbs) for 8 months at 1 shake per day. I currently only purchase the Herbalife Form1 powder and use Natureade Protien from Sam's Club. In a side by side comparison, Herbalife Protien and Natureade are very similar in nutrition and taste, plus the Natureade is about 1/3rd the cost. I firmly believe that for true weight loss, you need both balanced nutrition and exercise. I workout, boot camp style, twice a week 45 minute sessions and then once per week I take a 60 minute Zumba class and a 60 minute Body Pump class.
I have several recipes for Herbalife shakes that will keep you from getting bored with "drinking" your meals. My favorite recipe is: 1 Cup water, Chocolate Protien, Latte Form 1, 1 tspn coffee extract and 2 caps of Davinci No Calorie Caramel syrup. I also add a flavorless fiber powder to each shake. (if using Vanilla Form 1, I substitute the water for cold black coffee and then eliminate the coffee extract)0 -
I love herbalife. I have ibs and it makes eating certain foods a pain and choosing something to eat difficult. But with herbalife I can get nutrition and no digestive issues. I feel alot better with it. I've also lost 20lbs with it.0
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The shakes are only yummy for like the first week or two, afterwards you'll get pretty damn tired of drinking your meals and will say "F, this shake..gimme something I can chew!".
Seriously though, it was free so whatever use it for now..but I wouldn't advise doing it long term. Prior to MFP I used it for a few months and lost 40 lbs, but I was a total biotch to be around and constantly hangry and depressed because I felt deprived and also jealous of anyone who got to eat and chew. Not to mention broke because it's quite expensive. You could invest in good food and a gym membership and still spend way less in the long run.
But hey, who are we to deter you from throwing your money away.
lol yes.
I know soooo many people who have done various shake "programs".
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I'll just leave this here...
Massachusetts senator Ed Markey wrote letters to the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission: “There is nothing nutritional about possible pyramid schemes.”
http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/herbalife-dives-12-after-senator-calls-for-investigation0
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