Herbalife newbie =D

Hi everyone !!

Ive just joined this site, loving it so far! Ive just done my 3 day Herbalife trial & i lost 2lbs and a amazing 11inches altogether ! Im going on holiday on the 16th so im going to try and stay away from the burger bars and hit the fruit lol =D.
Once im back im on Herbalife full time. Ive tried literally every diet going, weight watchers worked for a while but i got bored and depressed at counting all the points. So this is working so far! My partner was supposed to be doing it with me, but he didnt like the shakes so im carrying on his 3 day trial (hopefully lose a few more inches for this holiday) =D

Would be lovely to talk to other people on Herbalife as i dont know anyone that is doing it. Good luck everyone! We are all one step further to that supermodel body ;) xxx

(2stone 8lbs to lose)
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  • litajl
    litajl Posts: 20 Member
    Hi Louise!!

    I just started too!! Good Luck to you it sounds like you are off to a great start!:laugh:
  • kstrunk1
    kstrunk1 Posts: 462 Member
    Hi!
    I've been using Herbalife since March 11 and I love it! I've lost 58 lbs. so far and this is the best I've felt in many, many years. We have several MFP'ers who use Herbalife on here.
    Welcome! :)
  • Marne53
    Marne53 Posts: 180 Member
    Do we have any new members this year? Marne
  • TiffanyW1014
    TiffanyW1014 Posts: 599 Member
    I'm not 100% new but I'm gonna start using the products again for a boost. I stopped using them for a while and maintained which was good but I wanna hit my goal so back to the herbalife I go. I love this stuff!
  • Marne53
    Marne53 Posts: 180 Member
    I'm not 100% new but I'm gonna start using the products again for a boost. I stopped using them for a while and maintained which was good but I wanna hit my goal so back to the herbalife I go. I love this stuff!

    Welcome back to Herbalife. I love it too.
  • aurie024
    aurie024 Posts: 63 Member
    I just started for the first time today. I am very excited :)
  • tabbykat6802
    tabbykat6802 Posts: 233 Member
    great to see more people discovering and accomplishing goals w/ herbalife products. I was introduced to them by my hubby. i was skeptical at first b/c it seemed to be another 2 shakes & 1 meal diet. As I went along, I discovered all of the other benefits from herbalife products. Besides the shakes, we really like the best defense(kinda like Zicam/Airbourne)-lessens colds and Lift-off(energy booster).

    I am here for anyone who needs a friend who doesn't scoff at the herbalife lifestyle.
  • kstrunk1
    kstrunk1 Posts: 462 Member
    My hubby and I LOVE Herbalife! Neither of us have ever felt so good. We've been using the products since March 11, 2012. He's almost to his goal weight while I have quite a way to to. My new favorite is the mint chocolate chip. YUM! I wish this was a product sold all year long. :)
  • Marne53
    Marne53 Posts: 180 Member
    My hubby and I LOVE Herbalife! Neither of us have ever felt so good. We've been using the products since March 11, 2012. He's almost to his goal weight while I have quite a way to to. My new favorite is the mint chocolate chip. YUM! I wish this was a product sold all year long. :)

    My favorite is the mint too. I buy extra each time so I have it during the summer. LOL
  • kstrunk1
    kstrunk1 Posts: 462 Member
    My hubby and I LOVE Herbalife! Neither of us have ever felt so good. We've been using the products since March 11, 2012. He's almost to his goal weight while I have quite a way to to. My new favorite is the mint chocolate chip. YUM! I wish this was a product sold all year long. :)

    My favorite is the mint too. I buy extra each time so I have it during the summer. LOL

    Yep, that's my plan, too Marne! :)
  • kelli1217
    kelli1217 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm back at it as well. I took the holidays off and thankfully only gained 1 lb. Love these products.
  • I'm new to the group...thanks to Marne53 for inviting me....I"ve been on HL since August and love how I feel...looking forward to reading, sharing and learning :)
  • snowbell55
    snowbell55 Posts: 8 Member
    I too am new to Herbalife started 1 week before Xmas ( probably not my smartest decision ever) but all in all I have lost an additional 12 pounds ( 20 lbs before that). My goal to to loose a total of 60 lbs. So it is not so hard I do it in groups of 20 pounds each seems to help. I walk every day between 1 1/2 miles to 3 miles every day. I love the shakes and have been making my family mostly Taste of Home dinner meals. My husband being a Diabetic that needs to loose but refuses to this is helping!! He is even walking now 1/2 miles with one of our dogs. This is more exercise than I ever thought I would live to see. I Thank God my daughter in law introduced us to Herbalife both families are more healthy because of it!!
  • vealaw1
    vealaw1 Posts: 2 Member
    Starting this week! Have about 40 lbs to lose total. Will take any tips, tricks or general motivation available.
  • BillRicks1
    BillRicks1 Posts: 473 Member
    I have been on the products for 2.5 years and I can tell you the secret.............there is no secret! It is not a diet but more of a lifestyle change. It's amazing what the body can do when fueled properly!
  • KirtyJean
    KirtyJean Posts: 4 Member
    Starting today (AGAIN..) & after reading posts on here, I am more motivated to do it this time & stick with it. I need to lose 20lbs. I noticed a few people don't snack on it, but I almost feel like I should to get all my calories & protein in. I mix my shakes as is, so I don't add any fruit or milk/soy milk, just the F1 & soy powder. I am doing the right thing just by eating two pieces of fruit & having two healthy snacks along with my 2shakes & one healthy meal. I am very curious as to what everyone's daily meal plans are, such as snacks & dinner, if anyone would like to share? I got quite a few snack ideas in the past on here that helped a lot. I need all the help & support I can get this time around. Thanks a bunch..
  • vealaw1
    vealaw1 Posts: 2 Member
    Been on Herbalife one week and haven't lost a pound. Trying not to get frustrated. Sticking to an 1100 calorie diet, exercising 3-4 times per week. Nothing else works, so really hopeful this can help me. Have 40 lbs to lose and am looking forward to the group help and support. Thanks!
  • BillRicks1
    BillRicks1 Posts: 473 Member
    Been on Herbalife one week and haven't lost a pound. Trying not to get frustrated. Sticking to an 1100 calorie diet, exercising 3-4 times per week. Nothing else works, so really hopeful this can help me. Have 40 lbs to lose and am looking forward to the group help and support. Thanks!

    You should talk to your coach/sponsor. I would not recommend a calorie intake less than 1200. What products are you taking?
  • Kryssy8140
    Kryssy8140 Posts: 22 Member
    Hey! I'm a newbie as well! I've been using Herbalife since Friday and am planning on sticking with it until August when I move. SO far I've been drinking the shakes for breakfast and lunch, then doing a healthy dinner as advised. I'm also going to try and do at least 30 min of exercise a minimum of 4 times per week! Wish me luck ya'll.

    On average how many pounds has everyone lost each month on the herbalife?

    Krys
  • countrygirl75
    countrygirl75 Posts: 112 Member
    I am new, we are doing the F1 with a whey protein powder, cheaper that way, and the meal planning for a few months once i am on track going to manage my pcos with the low gi/carb for my insulin...so hears to learning..
  • ssatt85
    ssatt85 Posts: 2
    I'm new too! Started five days ago, I'm having two shakes, one healthy meal, three protein snacks, a day. I've just been mixing my shakes with milk and some fruit, should I be adding extra protein powder? My coach mentioned a PDM supplement that Herbalife offeres, but I had already purchased the aloe, cell activator, tea, vitamins, and shakes, and I hoped that was all enough!

    I've yet to get into an exercise routine, I'm terrified by weights and have no idea how to use them, I love running though, and I love Bikram yoga although it's been a while since I joined a yoga studio. I just graduated from school and while I was a student I rarely exercised at all. I bought the Insanity workout DVD's a while back, but couldn't use them as I underestimated the amount of jumping involved and I live on a third floor apartment with an ailing old lady beneath me who is easily disturbed (mostly by my hyperactive four year old who never sleeps!) I'm moving next week to a first floor, and I hope I can revisit some workout dvd's as I always preferred them to the gym!!

    I welcome any advice or inspiration!
  • I am starting this week!! SO ready for my stuff to come in :)
  • jsgulick40
    jsgulick40 Posts: 5 Member
    Hello everybody :)
    I am an HB newbie!
    Currently 5'3 weighing in at wayy too much.
    Shakes for breakfast and lunch with protein after my workout along with pretzels or carrots throughout the day if I get hungry.
    I have prolessa duo, cell activator, cell-u-lose, & total control.
    Stared on Monday (6/26) & it's Wednesday now. Haha!
    Happy day 3 to me!
    I hope I have great results.
    My to do's this summer consist of 9 weddings, yes you read that right!
    Next month (7/27) is a BIG wedding. It'll be like a high school reunion.
    Last summer I went on a diet and got down to where I looked real good!
    Then I fell in love & my boyfriend can it whatever, whenever and lose weight.
    I am doing good so far, granted it's only be 2 days - still better than before!
    I'm SO open to any advice or suggestions from HB veterans! :):)
    Hope everyone has a great day!!
  • kc2011x
    kc2011x Posts: 2
    Hi all

    I'm on day 4 of herbalife...

    Breakfast = Multi Vit & Fibre tablets. Shake. Snacks - nuts or turkey breast or tuna. Cup of herbal tea
    Lunch = Multi Vit & Fibre tablets. Shake.- nuts or turkey breast or tuna or boiled egg. Cup of herbal tea
    Dinner = Multi Vit & Fibre tabletsChicken salad - keeping under my calories

    Just ordered some fat binders as I've heard they're good when going out for drinks or meals at weekends.

    Surprised how full I feel.
    I've felt ill and dizzy at times but that's when I haven't had snacks or enough water. Was but worried at first but I know it's just my body getting used to it. Apart from that feel pretty energetic.

    I feel better even so early on - if this doesn't work not sure what will as I love my food and have never been able to cut down before.

    Start: 10.13
    Day 3: 10.8
    ...having next evaluation on Wed so fingers crossed...
    ...

    How is everyone else getting on?
    I feel more confident about this than I ever have anything else I've tried so just got to stick at it!
  • bomdiggy84
    bomdiggy84 Posts: 4 Member
    Love Herbalife! Helped me lose 25kgs a few years ago before I got pregnant - and that was using only the guidelines. Started it again a month ago this time using products and I became a distributor. Since the end of May 2013 I've lost over 12kgs, and at the last 'weigh-in' which was 2 weeks ago, I was down 42cms! People have started taking notice and each week I'm getting more and more people asking about how I'm doing it :) I know I've got a long way to go but I also know it works so am just taking it one step at a time :) YAY for Herbalife!!
  • olea01
    olea01 Posts: 1
    After reading all of these posts I decided to order me Herbalife advanced protein plus!

    Is anyone currently on that diet program?!

    9 Months ago i gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. It was definitely a life changing experience! I was always under 160 pounds but when i was pregnant i hit 200 pounds. I thought that most of it would go away but after 6 months I've only lost 12 pounds which left me at 188. My confidence hasn't been the same! Going from a size 4/5 jeans to a size 10 was crazy to me. I started going to the gym and exercising and went down to 170. Which I love ive gotten so many compliments but I just need that extra boost to lose an extra 30-40 pounds!

    IM SO EXCITED TO START! wish i heard of this brand before!
    Goodluck ladies!!
  • judybarin
    judybarin Posts: 2 Member
    Hi all - i'm new to MFP and to Herbalife and looking for some positive support rather than some of the negative responses to the diet i've read/heard/received - glad to see i have found it here!

    I will be starting my Herbalife plan next Monday after seeing some fantastic results in colleagues who have been using the products over the last few months. It was a big financial commitment but i have around 50lbs to lose and have struggled to stick to plans such as weight watchers before, so i think a more regimented approach like this will work better for me and also help me make the change to a more healthy lifestyle. I'm planning on having 2 shakes a day and having a balanced meal for lunch or dinner (i'm thinking lunch may work better for me as i work with young children and need all the energy i can get and also don't get in until around 6.30pm so eating before 7 is also an issue!). My partner has been very supportive and whilst he won't be following the plan, he is happy to adopt the healthy eating approach!

    My question is - how many calories should i be allowing for for snacks and my main meal? I'm trying to create a meal plan now, so that i can shop and prepare food in advance of my week. Is there anything i should be avoiding other than the obvious refined carbs?

    I also wondered how much exercise everyone does to support their weight loss? I was thinking initially i would incorporate longer walks, use of my wii and fitness DVDs then maybe look into gym membership in my second month (too many financial commitments between now and then to join any sooner!). What are people's thoughts?

    I look forward to hearing your tips and experiences!
  • Kryssy8140
    Kryssy8140 Posts: 22 Member
    Hey,

    Glad everyone is doing so well! Friday was the end of my coplete first week using Herbalife and in total I lost 3 pounds and 1% body fat! I am SUPER excited abotu those results, especially since I am taking things slow and easy, and weening myself away from crash diets where you lose a pound a day! 3 pounds a week is great and hopefully i can keep this up!

    I have been exercising mOnday-Friday and usually only do some sort of Cardio. Either Yoga, Pilates, or 30 min on the treadmill! I also am watching my calories, and trying to do healthy snacks in between each shake. My downfall is waiting until I'm hungry before I grab a snack or something. I've read you have to keep eating in order to increase your metabolism.

    Anywho, feel free to add me and chat anytime! Best of luck everyone!
  • BillRicks1
    BillRicks1 Posts: 473 Member
    Glad to see more and more people on this part of the site.

    There are three numbers you need to know and track.

    1. Lean protein requirement. You can get this from your coach, the lean protein estimator if you are a distributor (it came in your kit). It's the grams of lean protein you need daily.

    2. Resting metabolic rate. The number of calories you burn a day at rest. Again, check with your coach or the protein estimator.

    3. WATER! I can't emphasize this one enough. You will need 1/2 your body weight in fluid ounces a day.

    Best of health to everyone!
  • bomdiggy84
    bomdiggy84 Posts: 4 Member
    Me again with tonights weigh-in results (week 5ish...got my 1st lot of products May 31st 2013). Since my last official weigh-in two weeks ago, I'm down another 3.1kg and 18cms. TOTAL weight loss to date is 14.1kgs and 61cms!! Freaking stoked. I'm living proof that this stuff DOES work. Love love LOVE Herbalife!!

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