Herbalife - good or bad??
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I'm a consultant with herbalife. I found something that worked for me. Years of bad eating habits, takes years of healthy eating habits. That's where we come in. Keeping it simple for the out of control eater, and providing excellent nutrition. Lets talk about weight for a second. Most people hop on a scale, see a number, and subconciously, they are fat. That number, is just a number in our brain which reflects on how we feel on the outside. You have to understand that muscle weighs more than fat, and you must get over the self hate of a scale. Its not a full body scale, its just numbers. Everyone has came go me, a little disappointed about gaining weight, when I clearly see, they lost a lot of fat. So I say "EXCELLENT! lets get u on my scale!" The proof is always right there. Lbs of muscle have been added and visceral fat is burning off. You should find a distributor in the area with these Tools before feeling down about urself. Plus, we are full of info about healthy eating! Were not here to take ur money, were here because we have passion in nutrition. Always remember, your beautiful no matter what. I hope this helps, I would say, try it if ur curious and keep these thoughts in mind
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I am not healthy, however I am getting that way. I am overweight by over 100 lbs, don't fit in many of my clothes and lack energy. I started Herbalife on May 20th 2013. My Herbalife distributor is not just that, she and her husband have dedicated their living to helping folks like me become healthy and becoming conscience about nutrition and what my personal needs are. They have a nutrition business which promotes this way of life and they do so by also using Herbalife products to do so. I have done research on Herbalife and found that they have a Nobel prize winner on their board of directors who have so many degrees in so many areas of health that I trust them, especially with the results I am experiencing. Today is July 19th 2013. I know what my daily requirements of protein and the other nutrients are because my distributor did an evaluation on me with a scale that measures weight, body fat, body muscle and a few other things. Anyone can sell a product, if it would have stopped there, it would have not worked for me. I needed a coach and information, After that, I applied the Herbalife system to my life with the direction of my distributor and have had amazing results in many areas. I finally have energy I have not had in years, lost several inches here and there, feel great about myself and have lost 25 lbs in the last two months. I also lack the desire to eat much of what is bad for me as well. I feel that this is all because of the combination of the distributor and the Herbalife products. I am doing two meal replacement shakes a day with 20 additional protein, 5 of fiber, a shot of aloe for my digestive system and the herbal tea, all twice a day. I then have a sensible meal with as much color as I can get with a variety of foods, which is a whole other story. I will continue the use of the products, expensive? Eat out a couple times a day, it is cheap compared to that.0
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When my shakes dont fill me I add 2 scoops of PDM and then a light healthy snack as well0
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It's mumbo jumbo fad diet. Just eat real food and control your portions. Move a little more. Taaaaadaaaa! magic!2
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I love herbalife I used to eat an entire packet of biscuits at my desk every day now I have my shake for breakfast and don't feel hungry even at lunch. My skins better I'm more toned, I've got so much more energy and so far have found no downside. it's worked out cheaper for me each month than buying enough food for breakfast lunch and dinner and saves me a lot of time as I make a double batch shake in the morning enough for breakfast and lunch! I am obsessed with the peach tea and it gives me sooo much energy which is great as I have CFS. It's not a 'fad diet' as someone else mentioned it has a whole nutritional team including doctors and a nobel prize winner in nutrition. I was going to the gym 5 days a week and controlling my portions and was not getting anywhere near the same results as I am now and now I only go to the gym 3 times a week. People that say its a fad clearly haven't done any research into the product or used it themselves. I know people that have been on it for 14 years+ its suitable for children and pregnant women and I wouldn't want to go back to feeling rubbish again when all it takes is changing my breakfast and sometimes lunch to a shake! x0
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NOTE TO EVERYONE CLAIMING IT'S EXPENSIVE: Let's do some math to break it down for you..
Say you're only gonna buy the basics (Formula 1 shake mix + Personal Protein Powder), which you can buy on amazon cheaper than from a distributor.
Prices:
-Formula 1 Shake: Varies on what flavor you want $31-$33 (Sometimes more if it's a seasonal flavor)
-Personal Protein Powder: $29
So you want enough products to last you a month, you'll then buy 2 Formula 1 Shake Mixes & 1 Personal Protein Powder. You'll be paying $95 (If both you're shake mixes cost $33)
Let's BREAK IT DOWN some more!
$95/30 days = about $3.17
So you're paying $3.17 a day for TWO meals! C'mon now, that's cheaper than fast food!!!
I personally have recently started my journey with Herbalife along with a proper diet and exercise. So far I'm having amazing results! Hope this helps all!(:1 -
If you are set on using a Meal Replacement Shake, look into Ideal Shape shakes first. They are made better, have better nutrition and less expensive, and taste MUCH better, and are gluten free and not packed full of soy.
But, as has been already said, the best, and most sustainable plan is to learn how to eat right ......0 -
I have lost about 13 pounds on it in about 5 weeks. But I have also changed all my eating habits and I am exercising. I have actually lost 11 pounds since before I started it. I do it because I actually like the shakes. You can add all sorts of things to it like sugar free, fat free pudding and frozen fruit and they taste delicious. I got my initial startup from my distributor (a friend at work) but I have bought some stuff off ebay (much cheaper) and I also substitute my own items to save money rather than buy all the products they want you to (I buy my own vitamins and aloe from CVS, and my own protein powder from a natural food store) I will probably not buy any more of the supplements except the Total Control which really does help with appetite control and energy without making me jittery. But I do keep track of all my calories on my fitness pal. So I think the moral of the story is, if you eat less than 1200 calories a day and exercise you will lose weight. But I don't feel like I'm starving myself on the Herbalife plan because all the protein makes me feel full and especially since I add frozen fruit to the shakes. Good luck!0
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Which makes it a fad diet.To be completely fair, I don't really know if I would classify Herbalife as a "fad diet". It is a relatively safe and healthy way to lose weight. And it has been around for 20+ years. It is just a bit expensive and there really is no valid exit strategy because you never really learn how to eat normal food in the proper amounts on a daily basis.
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From what I hear-herbalife products can be bought cheaper from bodybuilder.com and so forth. Just figure out the supplements they have and trade in from a less pricey source.0
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ANY plan of CALORIE DEFICIT works if one will stick to it. Whether it's Herbalife, Shakeology, Body by Vi, etc., they all have one thing in common and that's calorie deficit is needed to lose weight. Thing is you PAY THEM for product to do this.
Approach should be a plan that one can stick to FOR LIFE. Because if it's not, then weight regain will happen. That's why 90% of all people who use dieting plans of shakes, pre prepped meals, supplements etc. fail............it's not a sustainable plan monetarily or once one reaches goal.
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Nice 1st post thread necro from a 2 year old account!
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My husband and I are using Herbalife. I like it because I don't have to put a lot of effort or thought into it. I worry about being able to transition off it, but at least I'm aware and I'm learning so that I can avoid weight gain. I just did the math - We have spent $425 so far on the shakes, we don't use the vitamins or anything. We've been doing it for 65 days, which is 260 meals which works out to be about $1.65 a meal.. which is cheaper than Subway.
Also we cut about $50-75 a week out of our grocery budget because we aren't buying stuff for lunches or junk food. When you factor in a savings of $50 a week at the grocery store, Herbalife is actually cheaper for us.0 -
I agree with almost every comment I've read....Yes, it can be cheaper AND easier to use ANY protein shake as a meal replacement...NOT just Herbalife. and I think it's an excellent way (taking a protein supplement shake for meals) to teach yourself control and calorie input. My question that I did not see anybody put out there is this....Have any of you read what is IN Herbalifes products?! that's what we need to learn to be focused on. there are so many sugars and chemical ingredients in not only Herbalife, but in SOOOOOOOO much of what eat. Did you know that there are certain ingredients we (our government) allows in our foods that are actually ILLEGAL to use in foods in other countries?! and I'm not blaming anybody that takes these products or eats these foods , bc not everyone is educated on what is put in our foods, or how it's processed....even fruits and vegetables. I could go on and on, but, take a look at the ingredient list in what you're actually putting into your body. use the internet as a resource too if you're not sure what it is!0
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Nice 1st post thread necro from a 2 year old account!
Wow, didn't even notice that until you pointed it out. Why won't people just let a thread rest in peace?0 -
From what I hear-herbalife products can be bought cheaper from bodybuilder.com and so forth. Just figure out the supplements they have and trade in from a less pricey source.
HAHAHAHA whoever has not gone to bodybuilder.com needs to check it out asap LOL0 -
bc if it's important and helps people with their Health and can help them make an informed decision, then I don't care if it is an old post. and I know about Herbalife, that's y I searched it...I wanted to hear from others about it. thanks!0
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If you like soy and sugar...0
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Herbalife is a company which sells the product relevant to the weight loss and health through the different marketing distributors. There are various products of herbalife are available in the market for weight loss. Herbalife is good if you are looking it from the health point of view, it is really good for weight loss program and for health. If you want join it.0
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Its really bad, plz dont use it, its very expensive and very slow product,
My overall exercise was really bad and horrible, u can do yoga , exercises, concentrating on food habbits, plz dont spoil ur time money, u will hurt finally, its not good as much as they says, I m cheated by herblife distributer, they brock my trust , lost money , wastage of time ... so its my experience and suggestion that dont use this ....
I do work little not much as u will expect, I used it and total in lose ....0 -
If you like soy and sugar...
They make an allergy free shake now. No soy, no dairy and no gluten.0 -
and the "its so expensive" comments drive me crazy.
1 canister of shake mix (I use the allergy free version-no soy, no dairy and no gluten-due to lactose intolerance) is $44 which provides 30 shakes. $44 / 30 = $1.46 per shake
The almond milk I mix mine with is appx. 8 servings for roughly $4 depending on where I buy it that week. $4 / 8 = .50 per serving
$1.46 + $.50 = $1.96 per meal X 2 (I drink a shake twice daily) = $3.92 per day
even if I factor the shipping in, which is roughly $12.00 when I buy two canisters at a time, that would work out to 1.66 per shake before factoring in the almond milk...0 -
Its bad, cant think of a worse way to try and lose the kg, once you stop it all goes back on, its not sustainable to replace meals and have shakes instead of food, just do it the normal way and keep it of for good, more protein less carbs, eat 5 - 6 times a day (small meals or snacks) and exercise.
Not necessarily, when you stop the shakes, if you've learnt healthy eating ways then you can implement them and maintain being at a lower weight.
Also more protein and less carbs isn't necessarily true either. Protein is a must and help with satiety, so increase it by all means, but carbs are perfectly fine, I hit anywhere between 200-400g of carbs a day and can still lose weight, it's all about making the right choices.
Low carb works for some people, but carbs are your bodies preferred energy source, i'd never lower or restrict them in any way!0 -
I agree...so easy, much cheaper and all you really need in the beginning is shake and tea. Hope this works for you. Marne
I agree ... i used herbal life and lost 40lbs in 3 months. I didnt take all of the pills just the tea and replacement shakes (plus exercise). Good Luck0 -
It's a fad diet, the end. It won't give you lasting results, and you'll waste money on a subpar product.0
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I might think it is useless, but the reality is, if it works for you to lose weight then by all means use it. The fact is though, you can get exactly the same results with a normal reduced calorie lifestyle. It is the same with ALL weight lose products and fitness or exercise fads. They are ALL based on reduced calorie intake.
But again, the BEST plan to lose weight is the one you will stick to.
Now, once you lose the weight you want, then you get to the challenge that people who just live a reduced calorie lifestyle learn to begin with, which is eating healthy. If you do not do this, you will gain the weight back. Or you can just live your life though shakes.
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I've been doing Herbalife for over a year now, and for people saying its just shakes and you never eat, that's balls! You eat 5 times a day (including 2 shakes) so never feel hungry !!
Personal, i have a lot more energy, my skin is clearer and hair is healthier as the shakes and healthy eating is providing me with all the right vitamins and minerals that i need !
I had stopped using it for a while and even eating crap now and again i still didn't put the weight back on!! To the people who say they come off it and put weight back on - YOUR OBVIOUSLY GOING TO PUT WEIGHT ON IF YOU GO BACK TO YOUR BAD EATING HABBITS! If you come off it you just carry on eating healthy and replace your shakes for a healthy alternative !
Hope this helps.
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2 years later and Herballife is still poo.2
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kirstynelee wrote: »I've been doing Herbalife for over a year now, and for people saying its just shakes and you never eat, that's balls! You eat 5 times a day (including 2 shakes) so never feel hungry !!
Personal, i have a lot more energy, my skin is clearer and hair is healthier as the shakes and healthy eating is providing me with all the right vitamins and minerals that i need !
I had stopped using it for a while and even eating crap now and again i still didn't put the weight back on!! To the people who say they come off it and put weight back on - YOUR OBVIOUSLY GOING TO PUT WEIGHT ON IF YOU GO BACK TO YOUR BAD EATING HABBITS! If you come off it you just carry on eating healthy and replace your shakes for a healthy alternative !
Hope this helps.
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So many MLM salespeople in this thread, mind boggled. Herbalife is a scam
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