herbalife

KickingButt

anyone following the herbalife nutrition plan? im just starting out and im soooooooooooo confused!!!! please help... if you think you could, please msg me! thank you so very much!

vedalewis

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Phrick

no I like to spend my dollars on things that work.

Skittle_BoomBoom

:grumble: Phrick! If you don't have anything nice to day, don't say it at all! Everyone's body is different. What might not work for you might work for her, she just has to try!

Anyway, sorry OP I haven't tried it but my friend is a rep for it and from the looks of it, it seems to be working well. Combining Herbalife with her daily exercise routine, she's lost 50 lbs over the past year. I'm proud of her.

Phrick

:grumble: Phrick! If you don't have anything nice to day, don't say it at all! Everyone's body is different. What might not work for you might work for her, she just has to try!

Anyway, sorry OP I haven't tried it but my friend is a rep for it and from the looks of it, it seems to be working well. Combining Herbalife with her daily exercise routine, she's lost 50 lbs over the past year. I'm proud of her.

You do know that the reason Herbalife "works" is because you eat so little food when you're following the plan - it creates a calorie deficit. You eat less. Which you can do for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edit to add: Of *COURSE* it would "work for me" if I tried it. See above - it creates a deficit. Deficit = weight loss. However most do not find plain boring baked chicken breast with minimal to no seasoning, a crap-ton of steamed, boring vegetables, and expensive shakes, to be sustainable. So when they finally give up in frustration, guess what, the weight comes back. Over and over and over. Do a search of the boards you'll get umpteen pages of results.

If I'm going to spend my money on expensive "food" it's going to be not only delicious, but also have a lot of variety. Or maybe come from a fancy restaurant. I'm not going to waste my money on some miracle panacea when anyone can actually create exactly the same results on their own.

If you're the type of person who NEEDS to spend money on a "plan" or "program" in order to feel properly motivated - well, I guess then you're the reason Herbalife and Beach Body are still in business.

ChinoHDT

best advice is to throw that crap away, buy protein powder (which herbalife essentially is but stupidly expensive for the small amount you get), eat above 1,600 cals and never go to as little as 1,200 cals and eat 4-5 times a day with macro dense food that fill you up so 3 main meals and 2 snacks

as said befroe herbalife works because your eating little to nothing,,, so of course you'll lose weight... but it's not done right,

so best advice forget Herbalife and get a life

mockchoc

Do not listen to any of the sales people above. Eat real food. You'll just yoyo diet forever if you listen to them.

SonicDeathMonkey80

I like food. Nothing wrong with food. Bananas won't go bankrupt. Neither will honeycrisp apples.

jesoda

I don't do the "plan" but I've been doing their shakes with the personal protein powder for breakfast for a couple of years now. I like the convenience of it. If I'm running around on weekends or if I have dinner plans, its a nice substitute to hold me to dinner. Also good for when you're running around and don't have time to eat. its a grab and go kind of thing.

Phrick

I don't do the "plan" but I've been doing their shakes with the personal protein powder for breakfast for a couple of years now. I like the convenience of it. If I'm running around on weekends or if I have dinner plans, its a nice substitute to hold me to dinner. Also good for when you're running around and don't have time to eat. its a grab and go kind of thing.

1 month of Herbalife shakes is a ton more expensive than 1 month of pretty much any meal replacement shake you can get at your local Vitamin Shoppe store, just saying. If you like them for the convenience of grab-and-go and nothing else, consider doing a little research into what you want/need and start spending less. Save the extra dollars for something worthwhile. Can you imagine how much new clothing you could buy if you were spending 1/3 less on convenience shakes a month?!

xrmsmithx

Full Disclosure: I'm a Beachbody Coach so I obviously haven't tried Herbalife. I'm just amazed at all the hateful comments all over the message boards. If someone wants to use Herbalife, Shakeology, Slim Fast, T25, Jillian Michaels, whatever the heck it may be why do people feel the need to put that person or any other person down. If you wanna argue that they're all worthless then go for it but can't you at least do it politely and maybe throw in some actual advice then? She asked for advice, not a bunch of nasty comments.

I honestly don't care if people think they're horrible products but it just bothers me to see so much hate in a place that's supposed to be supportive. People come here to ask questions and they don't need you telling them they're stupid. Think before you post. No one likes a bully.

SonicDeathMonkey80

Full Disclosure: I'm a Beachbody Coach so I obviously haven't tried Herbalife. I'm just amazed at all the hateful comments all over the message boards. If someone wants to use Herbalife, Shakeology, Slim Fast, T25, Jillian Michaels, whatever the heck it may be why do people feel the need to put that person or any other person down. If you wanna argue that they're all worthless then go for it but can't you at least do it politely and maybe throw in some actual advice then? She asked for advice, not a bunch of nasty comments.

I honestly don't care if people think they're horrible products but it just bothers me to see so much hate in a place that's supposed to be supportive. People come here to ask questions and they don't need you telling them they're stupid. Think before you post. No one likes a bully.

Who called anyone stupid? No one likes a victim either.

xrmsmithx

Maybe not in this one in particular but in plenty of other posts.

SonicDeathMonkey80

Maybe not in this one in particular but in plenty of other posts.

So you're pre-accusing us of attacking others. This brings the shakebot threads to a whole new level lol

xrmsmithx

Maybe not in this one in particular but in plenty of other posts.

So you're pre-accusing us of attacking others. This brings the shakebot threads to a whole new level lol

I'm just saying that in general people could be nicer when it comes to answering these types of questions. Do you not agree with that statement?

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becky10rp

I think the bulk of us on MFP want to obtain our goals by learning how to eat in a healthy manner - and the thought of substituting shakes for a meal a) isn't sustainable b) isn't satisfying c) in the long run isn't as healthy for you as eating food.

I'd suggest reading these complaints about Herbalife from Consumer Affairs: www.consumeraffairs.com/nutrition/herbalife.html

Idefinenichelle

Hi! My friend is a rep for Herbalife, but does not use it herself. The only reason she is a rep is because, as she states "people go crazyyy over Herbalife". She also told me that the only thing it "helps" you do is eat less, which you can do on your own. Also, I remember her saying something about it has a lot of lead in it. I wouldn't recommend it. Just my opinion.

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TwoPointZero

I honestly don't care if people think they're horrible products but it just bothers me to see so much hate in a place that's supposed to be supportive. People come here to ask questions and they don't need you telling them they're stupid. Think before you post. No one likes a bully.

I don't think anyone here is committed to supporting massively overpriced "health" products being covertly pushed on the forums. What most people here do seem to support is healthy, basic principles, and for weight gain, that's probably something like "lift more, eat more".

Shawshankcan

Maybe not in this one in particular but in plenty of other posts.

So you're pre-accusing us of attacking others. This brings the shakebot threads to a whole new level lol

I'm just saying that in general people could be nicer when it comes to answering these types of questions. Do you not agree with that statement?

No, I don't agree with it. I prefer the direct approach without the bull****. Stop worrying about feelings. Stop telling people what they want to hear. Tell them straight up what the truth is.

likitisplit

Bonita_Lynne_58

Full Disclosure: I'm a Beachbody Coach so I obviously haven't tried Herbalife. I'm just amazed at all the hateful comments all over the message boards. If someone wants to use Herbalife, Shakeology, Slim Fast, T25, Jillian Michaels, whatever the heck it may be why do people feel the need to put that person or any other person down. If you wanna argue that they're all worthless then go for it but can't you at least do it politely and maybe throw in some actual advice then? She asked for advice, not a bunch of nasty comments.

I honestly don't care if people think they're horrible products but it just bothers me to see so much hate in a place that's supposed to be supportive. People come here to ask questions and they don't need you telling them they're stupid. Think before you post. No one likes a bully.

I love how offended the sales people get.

If I said I hated asparagus would anyone think I was being a bully? If I don't like brussel sprouts am I hurting someone's feelings?

No. You just take it personally because you and the other sales people are attempting to use members here to supplement your income. It's deceitful, underhanded, and against the policy of MFP.

I will continue to advise anyone who'll listen that they don't need your magic meal replacement shakes to lose weight. They're overpriced and not part of a sustainable weightloss plan. Hell isn't Herbalife under investigation right now?

I'm trying to help people. You're trying to sell them something.

Thanks! You're always a point of sanity n reason here.

nancy10272004

Full Disclosure: I'm a Beachbody Coach so I obviously haven't tried Herbalife. I'm just amazed at all the hateful comments all over the message boards. If someone wants to use Herbalife, Shakeology, Slim Fast, T25, Jillian Michaels, whatever the heck it may be why do people feel the need to put that person or any other person down. If you wanna argue that they're all worthless then go for it but can't you at least do it politely and maybe throw in some actual advice then? She asked for advice, not a bunch of nasty comments.

I honestly don't care if people think they're horrible products but it just bothers me to see so much hate in a place that's supposed to be supportive. People come here to ask questions and they don't need you telling them they're stupid. Think before you post. No one likes a bully.

Could you please be careful about throwing around the word "bully"? I know it's the trendy thing to do but I have a nephew who is being bullied to the point where my sister and brother-in-law will probably pull him out of his school and put him in a private school. He's also receiving counseling for the hurt that the bullies have caused him and corrective action is being taken against the bullies.

I don't see anything here that is 1/1,000,000th of that.

SteveJWatson

Full Disclosure: I'm a Beachbody Coach so I obviously haven't tried Herbalife. I'm just amazed at all the hateful comments all over the message boards. If someone wants to use Herbalife, Shakeology, Slim Fast, T25, Jillian Michaels, whatever the heck it may be why do people feel the need to put that person or any other person down. If you wanna argue that they're all worthless then go for it but can't you at least do it politely and maybe throw in some actual advice then? She asked for advice, not a bunch of nasty comments.

I honestly don't care if people think they're horrible products but it just bothers me to see so much hate in a place that's supposed to be supportive. People come here to ask questions and they don't need you telling them they're stupid. Think before you post. No one likes a bully.

Could you please be careful about throwing around the word "bully"? I know it's the trendy thing to do but I have a nephew who is being bullied to the point where my sister and brother-in-law will probably pull him out of his school and put him in a private school. He's also receiving counseling for the hurt that the bullies have caused him and corrective action is being taken against the bullies.

I don't see anything here that is 1/1,000,000th of that.

Its OK, I don't think anyone thinks for one second that these people are being bullied in the true sense of the word, they are just butthurt because we aint buying what they are selling.

_HeartsOnFire_

Full Disclosure: I'm a Beachbody Coach so I obviously haven't tried Herbalife. I'm just amazed at all the hateful comments all over the message boards. If someone wants to use Herbalife, Shakeology, Slim Fast, T25, Jillian Michaels, whatever the heck it may be why do people feel the need to put that person or any other person down. If you wanna argue that they're all worthless then go for it but can't you at least do it politely and maybe throw in some actual advice then? She asked for advice, not a bunch of nasty comments.

I honestly don't care if people think they're horrible products but it just bothers me to see so much hate in a place that's supposed to be supportive. People come here to ask questions and they don't need you telling them they're stupid. Think before you post. No one likes a bully.

I love how offended the sales people get.

If I said I hated asparagus would anyone think I was being a bully? If I don't like brussel sprouts am I hurting someone's feelings?

No. You just take it personally because you and the other sales people are attempting to use members here to supplement your income. It's deceitful, underhanded, and against the policy of MFP.

I will continue to advise anyone who'll listen that they don't need your magic meal replacement shakes to lose weight. They're overpriced and not part of a sustainable weightloss plan. Hell isn't Herbalife under investigation right now?

I'm trying to help people. You're trying to sell them something.

SonicDeathMonkey80

Maybe not in this one in particular but in plenty of other posts.

So you're pre-accusing us of attacking others. This brings the shakebot threads to a whole new level lol

I'm just saying that in general people could be nicer when it comes to answering these types of questions. Do you not agree with that statement?

I believe in being honest and straightforward. I think that people get very defensive, and it's because they are seeing their MLM pyramid scam get publically debunked

likitisplit

emkrysiak

We all have differing opinions. To each their own. I would never slam anyone for doing what works for them. I'm currently following the herbalife plan because it works. I needed to get going by eating breakfast, which I'm not big on so the shake is perfect. I eat healthy snacks throughout the day, such as almonds, a hard boiled egg, fruit or veges, sometimes a small wrap with turkey breast. I'm on the C meal plan so I have alot of calories to fill in a day because I have alot of weight to loose. I have my 2nd shake for lunch and then eat a heathy dinner. I work 2nd shift so I eat alot of my "snacks" at work to keep me going. If someone wants to slam me for finding a way to eat healthy by using shakes, vs only eating maybe 1 1/2 meals a day which is what I was doing before, so be it. I don't care. I was big on ordering out at work, so even spending the money for the shakes I'm still saving. I truly believe this all is helping me learn to eat healthy and once I lose the weight I'll need to keep eating healthy. I'll probably still do 1 shake in the morning. If you google herbalife shake recipes there's a ton of ones out there to make it interesting. So, let's keep in touch via messages or whatever to support each other! Best of luck!

emkrysiak

yeah, anxious annie that i am i now see you want to gain weight. same thing applies, i think healthy eating with the ADDITION of herbalife shakes is a very healthy way to go! a girl i work with used the shakes as a supplement when she was going thru chemo.