Herbalife - I know the skinny me is somewhere out there!
JRV84
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Hi! I am new to MYP. Thursday I am starting Herbalife (my order will be in tomorrow). I am hoping to stay motivated. I purchased the advance kit, protein powder & prolessa. Has anyone else tried these products? I've heard they are great. I know great nutrtion, exercise & hard work will pay off! I'd love to meet new people motivated, excited & on the same journey I am.
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Herbalife - Yep, they do great job of a marketing their pyramid scheme!
I am always happy to hear when someone finds their motivation, but nothing beats just grocery shopping properly and eating clean!
Good luck with your weight loss,0 -
Herbalife - Yep, they do great job of a marketing their pyramid scheme!
I am always happy to hear when someone finds their motivation, but nothing beats just grocery shopping properly and eating clean!
Good luck with your weight loss,
@ the OP...Welcome to MFP.
@ Lenchman...I am sure the OP appreciated you warm welcome before you let her know your opinion.
I grocery shop...try to make sure that my food is clean and that no one has thrown it in the flour and stomped on it.
Really??? Don't some of you people ever get tired of telling others how they should eat?
OP made a choice that only affects her...just as you made a choice to only "eat clean". I wouldn't make either of those choices but I don't care what you decide to do.0 -
Good luck with your weight loss.... Expect to get flamed... If that is still a word. Herbalife is not well thought of here. Most folks have tried all the fad type diets (herbalife, beachbody, atkins etc) and find that eating less and exercising more is the best answer. But take your shot at it and let us know how it went for you. For me... I lost about 20 lbs on one of those, when I got tired of the crappy tasting food and went off it... I gained back 30 lbs.0
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Herbalife and other such fad diets and gimmicks will not work long term, because they don't teach you proper eating and exercise habits. And I'm going to go off on a limb here and guess that you do not at this point in time have good eating and exercise habits, otherwise you wouldn't have weight to lose.
What do you hope to have happen when you get to your goal weight with Herbalife? Do you plan to be on it indefinitely? If not, how do you plan to maintain a healthy weight, without knowing how to actually maintain a healthy weight? I'm seriously not saying this to be rude, but these are questions you honestly need to be asking yourself. If you can't satisfactorily answer these questions, take that as a hint that this is not a good idea.
I recommend seeing if you can get your money back. Use that money to buy good delicious fresh food, eat it at a moderate calorie deficit, with an occasional treat. You will be happier, it will taste better, it will be cheaper, you will feel like you have more freedom, and it will teach you healthy habits that you can use for the rest of your life. Really, what's NOT to love about all of that??0 -
@Annie_01
OP asked for our opinion on the product. I gave mine.
Instead of attacking other peoples opinions, how about you add value to the thread by actually staying on topic.
You think you are doing a good thing by taking a shot at my reply, but it's people like you that ruin these types of threads.
@AllOutof_Bubb
This is basically what I was implying with my reply, very well put. +1Herbalife - Yep, they do great job of a marketing their pyramid scheme!
I am always happy to hear when someone finds their motivation, but nothing beats just grocery shopping properly and eating clean!
Good luck with your weight loss,
@ the OP...Welcome to MFP.
@ Lenchman...I am sure the OP appreciated you warm welcome before you let her know your opinion.
I grocery shop...try to make sure that my food is clean and that no one has thrown it in the flour and stomped on it.
Really??? Don't some of you people ever get tired of telling others how they should eat?
OP made a choice that only affects her...just as you made a choice to only "eat clean". I wouldn't make either of those choices but I don't care what you decide to do.0 -
OP - Read here: http://www.examiner.com/article/new-study-shows-counting-calories-works-best-for-weight-loss-how-to-benefit
Save money, lose weight. You're welcome!0 -
Herbalife - Yep, they do great job of a marketing their pyramid scheme!
I am always happy to hear when someone finds their motivation, but nothing beats just grocery shopping properly and eating clean!
Good luck with your weight loss,
@ the OP...Welcome to MFP.
@ Lenchman...I am sure the OP appreciated you warm welcome before you let her know your opinion.
I grocery shop...try to make sure that my food is clean and that no one has thrown it in the flour and stomped on it.
Really??? Don't some of you people ever get tired of telling others how they should eat?
OP made a choice that only affects her...just as you made a choice to only "eat clean". I wouldn't make either of those choices but I don't care what you decide to do.
You might need to cut down on the sugar snacks... outbursts like this are inappropriate.0 -
Hi there! Don't worry about what everyone else is saying; it's all about finding a combination that works well for YOU! I have a good friend that began selling Herbalife and so to support her I bought some of the products - Formula 1 shake mix, multivitamin, and cell activator. I've been using them for 6 months now, and I've enjoyed them - I can't say that they necessarily helped me lose weight, because I only drank one shake a day for breakfast, and still ate normally the rest of the day. Now that I've really committed to eating well the rest of the day, though, I think they'll make more of a difference! I also think that if you substitute a shake for two meals instead of just one, that would help too! My favorite shake flavors are the cookies 'n' cream, mint chocolate chip, and pumpkin spice latte (only available October-November, sadly). My friend absolutely loves the products, she's now self-employed with her own health shop in our hometown, and she couldn't be happier! The products can really do good things for you if you make them part of an overall healthy lifestyle! Good luck!
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Welcome to MFP and Herbalife. Do not expect a magic wand type of weight loss. Its a lifestyle not a diet. It will work if you do. You can go the Herbalife section in the message boards to ask questions and get helpful feed back.0
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welcome to MFP OP! I have not tried it but my 2 cents is that if that is the only thing that is going to get you motivated to start implementing change, give it a shot. I agree you will need to learn some kind of sustainable habits for long term success, but you will have to learn for yourself how to get there. The skinny you is inside you, keep plugging away until you figure out how to get her out Best of luck on your journey, read a lot, don't take anything too seriously, read some more and decide for yourself. And if you are going to do anything extreme, you'll probably want your doctor on board as well. 0
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I was chatting to a personal trainer about this yesterday. I gave him my "snake oil" perspecti ve but was somewhat swayed by his response.
He said he has learned that, for some people, their diet knowledge/skills are so very poor that he sometimes starts them on this to get them motivated etc whilst underpinning it with education for the longer term. As a new PT he has been shocked at how badly some people eat so felt he needed an alternative to just knowledge at the initial stages because learning such basic skills as cooking/nutrition takes time and people just give up.
Not saying this covers all people who use it!0 -
I was chatting to a personal trainer about this yesterday. I gave him my "snake oil" perspecti ve but was somewhat swayed by his response.
He said he has learned that, for some people, their diet knowledge/skills are so very poor that he sometimes starts them on this to get them motivated etc whilst underpinning it with education for the longer term. As a new PT he has been shocked at how badly some people eat so felt he needed an alternative to just knowledge at the initial stages because learning such basic skills as cooking/nutrition takes time and people just give up.
Not saying this covers all people who use it!
Yeah, I know another PT that justifies profiting off of people by selling a plan that's doomed to fail and against everything he's learned about nutrition and weight management with a similar line.0 -
Be careful - do not take this for a long period or health problems could result like hair loss, thyroid problems, diabetes etc. Taking this for a long time is too much of a shock to the system.0
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Anecdotal experience and loyalty to your friend doesn't equate to a great product. Any diet program works if followed. Trying to stay on that program for life is where the problem happens. So it's actually good for the OP to hear from opposing views as well as pro views.Hi there! Don't worry about what everyone else is saying; it's all about finding a combination that works well for YOU! I have a good friend that began selling Herbalife and so to support her I bought some of the products - Formula 1 shake mix, multivitamin, and cell activator. I've been using them for 6 months now, and I've enjoyed them - I can't say that they necessarily helped me lose weight, because I only drank one shake a day for breakfast, and still ate normally the rest of the day. Now that I've really committed to eating well the rest of the day, though, I think they'll make more of a difference! I also think that if you substitute a shake for two meals instead of just one, that would help too! My favorite shake flavors are the cookies 'n' cream, mint chocolate chip, and pumpkin spice latte (only available October-November, sadly). My friend absolutely loves the products, she's now self-employed with her own health shop in our hometown, and she couldn't be happier! The products can really do good things for you if you make them part of an overall healthy lifestyle! Good luck!
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I was chatting to a personal trainer about this yesterday. I gave him my "snake oil" perspecti ve but was somewhat swayed by his response.
He said he has learned that, for some people, their diet knowledge/skills are so very poor that he sometimes starts them on this to get them motivated etc whilst underpinning it with education for the longer term. As a new PT he has been shocked at how badly some people eat so felt he needed an alternative to just knowledge at the initial stages because learning such basic skills as cooking/nutrition takes time and people just give up.
Not saying this covers all people who use it!
Yeah, I know another PT that justifies profiting off of people by selling a plan that's doomed to fail and against everything he's learned about nutrition and weight management with a similar line.
I know, it still goes against the grain and I told him I'd have walked out if he'd suggested it for me lol.0 -
I started Herbalife almost 2 months ago and honestly, I love it. People criticize it saying it is a "liquid diet" and that it is not for the long term but it's all about what YOU do with it! When I first began, I immediately joined an 8-week weight loss challenge local to me. I bought my shakes, some bars for snacks and some tea. I hesitated to go "all in" right away because I didn't want to waste my money. My coach made a very good point that if I calculated that I'll spend $100-150 a month in Herbalife products, compared to what I had been spending on meals out (I added up ONE WEEK of "regular" eating, and it was well over $80 for JUST lunches. I can't imagine what the total was including the breakfasts and dinners I dined out). So, just by buying my healthy snacks for in between my shakes, I am saving a TON of money.
If you're going to invest in shakes and still eat out and buy junk to eat at home... you're gonna find it to be expensive. If you do it the correct way, you will save money.
As far as the "liquid diet" claim goes - YES, at first the shakes are a shock to your system and you'll drop some weight fast. I dropped 5 lbs in my first week and then only about 1 lb the second week once my body adjusted. But since then, with a bit of working out (2-3 times a week), I have programmed my system to work so well with the help of Herbalife that I just returned home from an 8 day trip in Hawaii where I ate ANYTHING I WANTED - didn't even have a single shake - and I STILL lost 0.7 lbs when I weighed in with my coach at my weight loss challenge! The muscle and metabolism I've improved helps me to burn fat even when I'm not being so disciplined. But I definitely got right back on track since I've been back. I feel great, I'm about 7 lbs down so far, and I'm ecstatic.
Back to the liquid diet claim. One of my coaches had used Herbalife for 16 years. For the first year, she did 2 shakes a day, 2 healthy snacks and one healthy meal. She went from a size 8-9 to a size 2-4. After the first year of using Herbalife, she went into "maintenance mode" because she had reached her goal weight, and began having only one shake a day. For 16 years, she hasn't had to worry about her weight, even through two pregnancies. That's with ONE shake a day. How much is that costing you, really?
It may not be for everyone, but it's worked for me.0 -
OK, so everybody look at the post above promoting Herbalife.
Looking at the poster's profile - sarahnimal.
They've been on here for two years, but not found the time to fill out their profile. Their handful of friends don't have profiles filled in either. On for two years, only made three posts - and every single one of them is promoting Herbalife.
Hmm... seem strange? Seem like they're not a real person?0 -
My whole family takes herbalife and has lost 145 since February ( 4 of us combine ) . I personally love it. Its not magic or anything you have to be strict on what you consume otherwise bit its a helpful tool instarting out and maintaining a healthy life style.0
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I really enjoy my herbal life shakes Don't listen to the negative comments. It works for some and not for others, everyone is different! Like some of the above comments have stated, it's all about finding what works for you. It does have great nutrients, and I have found it is a great post workout shake! Feel free to add me and best of luck on your journey 0
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People can be so negative. =(
You know what I think, take herbalife!!! IT CAN HELP! Regardless of what other people say.
Sometimes when you're in a rut you need a little boost. A kick in the *kitten* if I may...
I started on shakes as well. Not these shakes but a "fad" diet as they say. Ok, so what if its a fad. At least we are trying and it does help you lose weight and it may not be the best long term solution but everyone has to start somewhere. You Go Girl!!!
Since starting the shakes I have cut out a lot of bad things in my life like pop and sugar, white processed flour/bread/pasta... So it can be a stepping stool to a healthier lifestyle. Unlike what some are saying here.
Don't listen to anyone who says its bad. Just try to do better. Slowly start removing the things you know are not helping. Try to watch portions when you eat. I'm not sure how herbalife works but the shakes I take are two a day in place of breakfast and lunch and then you eat snacks and dinner.
Good luck girl, you can do it!!! =D0 -
........ two a day in place of breakfast and lunch and then you eat snacks and dinner.
that sounds like the old slimfast commercials..0 -
I am not going to say yay or nay it's your choice you are going to do what you feel you need to do and more power to you I wish you luck.
I personally cannot do the shake system with 2 shakes a day and 1 healthy meal I tried it and it didn't last long it got boring real fast and I gained the weight right back when I started eating 3 meals a day.
I have often wondered what happens when people do come off of these types of "diets" and start eating actual food again, and it's the same with the weight loss surgery, if you don't plan to change your habits the weight will come back, I know someone who did the lap band and now you'd never know it because of what they were eating and not following a healthy diet and now they are doing the isagenix (spelling?) and I can bet wehn they stop this the weight will come off.
And on the other hand I know someone who is a personal trainer, she is in shape, eats right, exercises everyday and hard too I might add and she is doing herbal life as well now to I guess help her with the last bit, not too sure need to ask her, but at least she has done the weight loss the best way possible first so she knows how to manage herself eating wise.
To each their own I guess...@OP good luck on your journey0 -
........ two a day in place of breakfast and lunch and then you eat snacks and dinner.
that sounds like the old slimfast commercials..
exactly...BTW @ekz13 I loved the character Bobby in Supernatural, he was awesome!0 -
"It sounds like the old slim fast commercial" Probably because it is the same concept. These are Meal Replacement shakes. Whether you think they are good or not, and they may not be the "BEST" solution, but it is a step in the right direction and some people need a little push like that. Like me for example. It can be a good transition if you TRY to change your lifestyle. Sure many people take shakes and fall off the wagon and don't change. I believe it, I have seen it. That does not mean that they will not work or that you can not change your lifestyle starting off with meal replacement shakes. I started meal replacement shakes and lost over 20 pounds the first few months. Want to know what that got me? Motivation. It motivated me. Now I am going to the gym 3 or 4 times a week and started to see a personal trainer 2 times a week. All because I got that boost from those shakes. I am now watching portions and cutting back on things I know I shouldn't have. So the shakes are working for me in that way. Everybody is different. I hope Herbalife works for you OP. Good Luck!
You can do it! Try hard and you will succeed!!! 0 -
save your money - seriously - and just eat less and move more. Herbalife has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss...the only thing it is cleansing is your wallet...
get a food scale
weight measure all your food
log everything consistently
walk/workout/run/do whatever you enjoy but try to move more
do not restrict foods - eat what you like, just less of it
aim for a 500 calorie per day deficit about 1 pound per week loss...
^ all this is pretty much free ...except the food scale which is about 20.00...0 -
I've found that products like this really aren't for me, but I know plenty of people who use them. The successful ones accompany the shakes and vitamins with a healthy diet (and a calorie deficit) and don't rely too heavily on the products for their major sources of nutrition. My advice is just to make it sustainable!
Good luck!0 -
Hi there! Don't worry about what everyone else is saying; it's all about finding a combination that works well for YOU! I have a good friend that began selling Herbalife and so to support her I bought some of the products - Formula 1 shake mix, multivitamin, and cell activator. I've been using them for 6 months now, and I've enjoyed them - I can't say that they necessarily helped me lose weight, because I only drank one shake a day for breakfast, and still ate normally the rest of the day. Now that I've really committed to eating well the rest of the day, though, I think they'll make more of a difference! I also think that if you substitute a shake for two meals instead of just one, that would help too! My favorite shake flavors are the cookies 'n' cream, mint chocolate chip, and pumpkin spice latte (only available October-November, sadly). My friend absolutely loves the products, she's now self-employed with her own health shop in our hometown, and she couldn't be happier! The products can really do good things for you if you make them part of an overall healthy lifestyle! Good luck!
why not just buy a protein shake and use that as your one meal replacement...hell, why even replace a meal with a shake anyway ...just eat REAL food, but a little less of it...0 -
Welcome! During the period you will be using herbalife I suggest you read more about general nutrition tips on here. In between all the angry replies you will sometimes find things that will really help you keep it up after the initial fire of motivation is gone. I have never tried herbalife, but from what I know it's some kind of meal replacement shake, right?
Here is my suggestion: if there isn't a strict plan to follow with that program try to have it only once a day, during your most busy meal and learn to eat reasonably on your own on the rest of your meals. By the time you wean off the shakes, you will be better equipped to handle a healthier diet without any crutches. Totally depending on something that is too convenient may create a shock for you if you ever decide to quit the product. It's a choice to make, do you want to lose weight and learn how to keep it off? (which includes building a lot of your own tricks through trial and error and experience) or would you like to depend on this shake for good? Whatever your choice is, searching and learning and trying is half the battle! Keep it up and don't give up.. and best of luck with anything you decide to try :flowerforyou:0
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