Herbalife? Anyone try this to aid weight loss?

I like the shakes for when I don't have much time. I have a 2 week period starting that will be crazy busy and I plan on using these shakes to get me thru! It has to be better then crappy fast food or vending machine snacks.

Is this like the whey protein jugs you can buy at Walmart? I am sooo new to this!

There are a lot of cheaper options than Herbalife out there. I like the chocolate peanut butter flavour I bought at Walmart by Body Fortress. It is whey protein. Just add milk, don't need to add anything to make it taste better.

I also have trouble eating breakfast. I buy my protein powder at Walmart and throw it in the blender with non fat milk and frozen berries. I drink it on the way to work. Yummy and very filling!

You don't have to eat breakfast if you don't want to. Some people find that eating breakfast helps them start the day, but others don't eat anything at all and that's fine too if it doesn't make you go over your calories the rest of the day.

As for herbalife, it sounds like your friend wants you try it because she wants to sell it to you. If you want shakes there are plenty of good options that aren't MLMs.

Before joining MFP I was actually following the Herbalife diet plan. I had a shake for breakfast, another for lunch, and a low carb high protein dinner. I did lose about 30lbs in about 5 weeks, but in my experience the plan just isn't realistic for long term weight loss goals. It was expensive, not to mention I was always hungry and irritable. I wanted to actually CHEW something and the shakes (at least for me) were very easy to get sick of.

It sounds to me as if your friend means well, but is also trying to sell you the product.

Best of luck to you with whatever you decide!

For a quick and probably healthier alternative to the herbalife shakes, you could try Ensure. If I'm running out the door and don't have time to eat I drink one of the chocolate ones (Which I think are pretty dang good) and there's enough calories and vitamins in it that I'm good until lunch time!

Who cares it it's for old people (I'm 28 ) - just find something that works for you!

I think the slimfast shakes could be used this way too (Not as in, two a day plus a meal, but just one every now and then as a meal replacement when you don't have time to eat!)

I've tried it before. Unlike Metabolife, Herbalife doesn't work. It doesn't suppress your appetite, which is its main selling point. Also, it should be said that while real stimulants *do* help you lose weight, once you quit taking them, the weight comes back with a vengeance.

weight will come on regardless if a person isn't eating healthy after they decide to get off what ever diet they may have been using. just sayin'.

OMG I just finally went to the Herbalife shake bar and I'm absolutely hooked now! Luckily they make them there for you like Jamba or Starbucks, but they're only 200 calories, 24g protein, 5g fiber! I was on a plateau for 2 weeks and went to get a scan, I was eating too few calories for my muscle mass and not enough protein! I drank one shake and increased my calories and the next day I was down 1.4 pounds and .8 the following day!! I bought the powder to make at home, you can flavor with 1 Tbs of sugar free jello pudding and make a "butterfinger" or "lemon merengue"! I love that I have the "bar" though to go get one made for me! They serve over 50 flavors with a shot of aloe and green tea! I'm hooked now!!!

I have never been a fan of any of the weight loss products. I won't say they won't work but it is too easy to fall off the wagon using those products. Its hard as hell to eat clean sometimes. I am a pizza fanatic and when anyone in my house gets it I go for a jog or go to the gym anything to get away from it. Remember that your goal is to be healthier.

I too used herbalife years ago and say I was not a huge fan of it. I didnt loose as much weight as I have here with support of mfp. I also found the shakes to get very old and it wasnt teaching me portion control one bit. I am a firm believer now that the only way a person is going to loose the weight they want and keep it off is to count your calories and exercise. Yes, shakes may be for one person but it is a lifetime thing and can really add up. Good luck and remember we are all here to help you with your goals. If you wish to add me for some added support please do!!

I love how the people saying how great the product is joined today and have one or two forum posts.
It makes me believe that they were alerted to this thread by Google alerts and are only here to defend a product with questionable claims at best.
You would be better off to save your money and see a nutritionist, and personal trainer.

Hi. I have used Herbalife off and on in the past. I actually have the Wildberry Shake on hand currentl that I use for a quick breakfast or meal after working out. The product does work. I used the shake to lose at least 30 or so pounds a few years back. Of course I also went to Curves 5-6 days a week for 30 minutes. It is all about staying in your calorie zone and exercise. Also, the shakes didn't taste that great to me with milk-couldn't get them down.

Here is how I make mines and it tastes like a fruit smoothie:
2 scoops Wildberry Shake Herbalife Mix
8 oz V8 Splash Wildberry Juice
1 cup Frozen Mixed Berries
4-6 ice cubes

You're better off doing it on your own.. slow & steady is the way to go. You can buy protein whey powder from any grocery store and prepare your own smoothies with a good blender. In my experience.. I did both Herbalife and Isagenix.. these products work good & fast! The only down fall is that you have to continue to buy their products for continual results. As you know.. it can get really expensive with these products. Good luck with whichever route you decide to take.

I used it in high school as my mom is a distributor for it. It worked great for me I lost 30lbs in about 6 months. Stopped because I got bored with it. I think it works if you do it right and don't play around with it. Yes it is very expensive. The tabs they have to takes are suppose to suppress your appetite but if your not taking them it won't help.

I'm now doing a keto type diet and I know that I can't stay on this diet forever since it is high fat but it is working for me right now. You need to focus on something that is going to work for you. Don't let anyone pressure you into anything.