Herbalife, Advocare, or Beachbody?
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OP...
I'll echo the sentiments of other posters when I say that you should avoid the gimmicky nonsense.
The suggestion for making overnight oats is stellar, given that YOU can control exactly what goes into them and what doesn't. No sub-par ingredients or things you don't like. If the little ones like oats and fruit, you can throw some together for them as well.
I like to use frozen blueberries myself. I throw the oats, blueberries, some ground flax, cinnamon and chia together at night with some almond milk. Pop it in the fridge, you're all set. It's a lifesaver for frigid mornings when I'm at the peak of my laziness prior to work.
As far as protein shakes go, I like BSN Lean Dessert, either the chocolate fudge pudding or whipped vanilla. It isn't chalky. I make it with almond milk and whatever fruit I have on hand. Mr. Colossus is a tad picky about things, and he seems to enjoy it. It's also decently priced and can be found on Amazon. (sidebar: my z key doesn't want to work.)
You can also get a basic protein powder at places like Walmart and dress it up with whatever milk you want and some fruit/vegetables. I hear-tell they're rather palatable as well.
I know it's daunting to deal with small ones, maintain your sanity and make food choices you can be content with. Like everything else, it's a balancing act.
You can do it, OP.0 -
I've been doing Herbalife. Sometimes at breakfast, mostly at lunch. It's expensive, but I found myself sticking to my plan better. It might only be in my head, but that's OK. It helps me do what I need to do. I make them into filling shakes...powder, water, ice, peanut butter. That's my favorite. We add things to make them taste good. I was never a big fan of having a shake in place of food, but like I said, I was staying on track better. Just me.
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I'm lazy so my breakfast is a peanut butter sandwich. Toss the bread on the scale, measure out my 32 grams and BAM, under 2 minutes I'm done. A nice easy fix is a piece of fruit that you can eat on the run. But yeah like others have said, breakfast isn't mandatory unless you're having issues later on.0
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sisterlilbunny wrote: »I'm lazy so my breakfast is a peanut butter sandwich. Toss the bread on the scale, measure out my 32 grams and BAM, under 2 minutes I'm done. A nice easy fix is a piece of fruit that you can eat on the run. But yeah like others have said, breakfast isn't mandatory unless you're having issues later on.
Not sure if my breakfast is more or less lazy. I have a protein shake (just add water) and a spoonful of peanut butter. It works for me, and I just found a protein powder I liked. (As per the picture, I'm currently trying several different brands, all of which are cheaper than the three proposed in the OP.)0 -
FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »purplemystra wrote: »purplemystra wrote: »I do not sell Advocare but I am a customer. I use the MNS3 supplement packs. It is kind of expensive. Of course the girl I buy from wants me to start selling it but I'm not ready for that. MNS3 works best for me. if been taking them for almost 6 months. I've lost 54 lbs. It helps curb my appetite and I don't get the strong crazy cravings I use to. It has probiotics in it along with stuff like garlic, Omega 3, green tea extract and all the other typical vitamins and minerals. Spark is great but it to much for me with the MNS3. I have tried their breakfast bars but I only buy them on sale. I know people say don't buy these type of things because it's expensive. But I have a cousin who is a doctor. She has been telling me for years that if you want good supplements you have to spend the money. The stuff in the drugstores are a weaker version. That's why they are cheaper.
I'm not into meal replacement shakes. I do make eggs in the microwave sometimes. Hungry Girl has several recipes or you can Google mug eggs. It only takes 5 minutes prep included. I use whole eggs but you can use egg whites or egg beaters.
While I don't discredit the great job you have done losing 54lbs, it is pretty common knowledge that the ingredients in these products are sub par. Whether a doctor told you that or not (tip: doctors don't know much about nutrition) makes little difference.
Not all doctors are ignorant to nutrition, though I do believe a lot are. My cousin (the doctor) and her husband who is also a doctor do study nutrition among a lot of other things. They are big into eating organic, no GMO, they are big into natural remedies.
You are all free to have a opinion. We all have them. I rarely reply to posts and this is why. The original poster is asking for opinions. We shouldn't be picking each others opinion's apart.
Just ignore them. They have nothing better to do
But...but....aren't you doing the same thing? You share your opinions on these boards quite frequently.
Yeah, I post frequently. I don't rip apart/nit pick people's opinions. There's a big difference.
Yes, cause telling someone to ignore a poster (me) when I said nothing negative to the girl isn't nit picky at all....
You clearly didn't read my previous post. Or maybe you did since it was flagged twice for abuse when it's no where close to "abusive." People really need to learn when it's appropriate to flag a post and when it's not.-5 -
OP- I suggest the Greek yogurt with something like granola in it. It is super easy, and high in protein. Or egg whites. You can find several really easy and simple recipes on pinterest. I am a single parent as well, and it is super hard trying to find the time to cook a nutritious meal, especially when it is just for us. I have looked into these products, because like a lot that have posted here, I have friends who sell them. The reason I have decided not to purchase them is honestly from a cost stand point. I have found that it is better for me and my budget to buy the food. I know where it is coming from, I know the ingredients that I add, and there are no words that I won't even begin to pronounce.
- Other posters, stop acting like you are better than others and that your opinion holds more value. Telling someone to ignore others when the OP asked for opinions is going to get you nothing but trouble. Instead of commenting, just stop the picking and don't comment. If you have nothing nice to say, then move along and close your mouth. If someone's opinion ticks you off, take a break from the forums. And just remember, it's easy now to see what people post since we can search. And yes we are all entitled to our opinions...just remember what salt and pepa said about that, though
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Quick, easy, nutritious foods:Chassity1987 wrote:I am doing calorie counting but as a single mom of three little girls I don't have a lot of time to make breakfast in the morning so I was hoping to find something quick and easy. Im trying to stop skipping breakfast.
oatmeal, esp. instant
yogurt, esp. Greek
fruit
toast with peanut butter
eggs (esp. if you hard boil some & have them in a bag in the fridge)
cheese
make a smoothie with frozen fruit & skim milk; maybe add a scoop of whey protein or a raw egg or some flaxseed, nuts, or soft tofu
make-ahead breakfast muffins (scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, bisquick mix)
Eat real food.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-10-06-eat-real-food-700735
Definitely avoid Herbalife! This page has links to info on some of its problems, including liver failure leading to death.
http://www.mlmwatch.org/04C/Herbalife/herbalife00.html
Wrong.Meal timing has nothing to do with weight loss
Eat about half your calories for breakfast in order to lose more weight than the usual American plan of a tiny breakfast & big dinner.
See the last half of this post for the studies:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-06-10-some-studies-about-weight-loss-667818
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I vote for buying all 3 and making them into a supershake which will definitely make you lose weight 3 times as fast - science.0
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FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »purplemystra wrote: »purplemystra wrote: »I do not sell Advocare but I am a customer. I use the MNS3 supplement packs. It is kind of expensive. Of course the girl I buy from wants me to start selling it but I'm not ready for that. MNS3 works best for me. if been taking them for almost 6 months. I've lost 54 lbs. It helps curb my appetite and I don't get the strong crazy cravings I use to. It has probiotics in it along with stuff like garlic, Omega 3, green tea extract and all the other typical vitamins and minerals. Spark is great but it to much for me with the MNS3. I have tried their breakfast bars but I only buy them on sale. I know people say don't buy these type of things because it's expensive. But I have a cousin who is a doctor. She has been telling me for years that if you want good supplements you have to spend the money. The stuff in the drugstores are a weaker version. That's why they are cheaper.
I'm not into meal replacement shakes. I do make eggs in the microwave sometimes. Hungry Girl has several recipes or you can Google mug eggs. It only takes 5 minutes prep included. I use whole eggs but you can use egg whites or egg beaters.
While I don't discredit the great job you have done losing 54lbs, it is pretty common knowledge that the ingredients in these products are sub par. Whether a doctor told you that or not (tip: doctors don't know much about nutrition) makes little difference.
Not all doctors are ignorant to nutrition, though I do believe a lot are. My cousin (the doctor) and her husband who is also a doctor do study nutrition among a lot of other things. They are big into eating organic, no GMO, they are big into natural remedies.
You are all free to have a opinion. We all have them. I rarely reply to posts and this is why. The original poster is asking for opinions. We shouldn't be picking each others opinion's apart.
Just ignore them. They have nothing better to do
But...but....aren't you doing the same thing? You share your opinions on these boards quite frequently.
Yeah, I post frequently. I don't rip apart/nit pick people's opinions. There's a big difference.
Yes, cause telling someone to ignore a poster (me) when I said nothing negative to the girl isn't nit picky at all....
You clearly didn't read my previous post. Or maybe you did since it was flagged twice for abuse when it's no where close to "abusive." People really need to learn when it's appropriate to flag a post and when it's not.
Yet nearly everyone who has quoted what you have said in this forum has been "flagged" as well? Isn't that ironic a little bit?-2 -
DiabolicalColossus wrote: »OP...
I'll echo the sentiments of other posters when I say that you should avoid the gimmicky nonsense.
The suggestion for making overnight oats is stellar, given that YOU can control exactly what goes into them and what doesn't. No sub-par ingredients or things you don't like. If the little ones like oats and fruit, you can throw some together for them as well.
I like to use frozen blueberries myself. I throw the oats, blueberries, some ground flax, cinnamon and chia together at night with some almond milk. Pop it in the fridge, you're all set. It's a lifesaver for frigid mornings when I'm at the peak of my laziness prior to work.
As far as protein shakes go, I like BSN Lean Dessert, either the chocolate fudge pudding or whipped vanilla. It isn't chalky. I make it with almond milk and whatever fruit I have on hand. Mr. Colossus is a tad picky about things, and he seems to enjoy it. It's also decently priced and can be found on Amazon. (sidebar: my z key doesn't want to work.)
You can also get a basic protein powder at places like Walmart and dress it up with whatever milk you want and some fruit/vegetables. I hear-tell they're rather palatable as well.
I know it's daunting to deal with small ones, maintain your sanity and make food choices you can be content with. Like everything else, it's a balancing act.
You can do it, OP.
One of my favorites, too. I like the BSN Syntha6 vanilla ice cream, as well. Mmmm.trinatrina1984 wrote: »I vote for buying all 3 and making them into a supershake which will definitely make you lose weight 3 times as fast - science.
But, in perspective of another post this morning, put 10 pickles on it, then four times as fast!0 -
CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »DiabolicalColossus wrote: »OP...
I'll echo the sentiments of other posters when I say that you should avoid the gimmicky nonsense.
The suggestion for making overnight oats is stellar, given that YOU can control exactly what goes into them and what doesn't. No sub-par ingredients or things you don't like. If the little ones like oats and fruit, you can throw some together for them as well.
I like to use frozen blueberries myself. I throw the oats, blueberries, some ground flax, cinnamon and chia together at night with some almond milk. Pop it in the fridge, you're all set. It's a lifesaver for frigid mornings when I'm at the peak of my laziness prior to work.
As far as protein shakes go, I like BSN Lean Dessert, either the chocolate fudge pudding or whipped vanilla. It isn't chalky. I make it with almond milk and whatever fruit I have on hand. Mr. Colossus is a tad picky about things, and he seems to enjoy it. It's also decently priced and can be found on Amazon. (sidebar: my z key doesn't want to work.)
You can also get a basic protein powder at places like Walmart and dress it up with whatever milk you want and some fruit/vegetables. I hear-tell they're rather palatable as well.
I know it's daunting to deal with small ones, maintain your sanity and make food choices you can be content with. Like everything else, it's a balancing act.
You can do it, OP.
One of my favorites, too. I like the BSN Syntha6 vanilla ice cream, as well. Mmmm.trinatrina1984 wrote: »I vote for buying all 3 and making them into a supershake which will definitely make you lose weight 3 times as fast - science.
But, in perspective of another post this morning, put 10 pickles on it, then four times as fast!
Damn I missed the pickles thing but it definitely sounds like a delicious idea mmmmm chocolate and pickle shake nomnomnom0 -
Chassity1987 wrote:I am doing calorie counting but as a single mom of three little girls I don't have a lot of time to make breakfast in the morning so I was hoping to find something quick and easy. Im trying to stop skipping breakfast.
Wrong.Meal timing has nothing to do with weight loss
Eat about half your calories for breakfast in order to lose more weight than the usual American plan of a tiny breakfast & big dinner.
See the last half of this post for the studies:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-06-10-some-studies-about-weight-loss-667818
Meal timing is personal preference. You might want to review some more studies.
I've lost 116 lbs and I've eaten 1-2 meals for the majority of it... with my first meal being around 1pm. I'll stick with my big dinner it works.
OP if you don't like breakfast don't eat it, but if you want breakfast and need something quick there are lots of things you can prepare or grab quick rather than overpriced shakes0 -
I have tried both and by far Beachbody is the best0
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Beach Body for the workouts. Advocare for the shakes and supplements. I love the vanilla Advocare shakes. The chocolate-enh not so much.
Shakeology doesn't taste good to me, but I love Beachbody workouts!0 -
If you want a fast and easy breakfast, here are two:
1) 1/2 c. old fashioned oats, 1 c. water, microwave for 2 minutes. Done.
2) 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt, 1 scoop protein powder (I use Body Fortress which costs $18 for a months worth)0 -
I know I will be shamed for this, but I really do love the beach body programs. I have only recently started drinking Shakeology and I love the way that it makes me feel. Maybe it is mental, but I make my drink very thick so it feels like I am drinking a milk shake so since I have that in my mind, I don't feel the need to hit up the candy dish at work because I already feel like I had a treat. Also, yes, I know I can buy any work out DVD and it doesn't necessarily have to be beach body, but these are the ones I have stuck with (also tried 30 Day Shred which I didn't stick with). Also, I did the 21 day fix and it was more about teaching me portion control than a "diet". I needed the guidance of the meal plans and groups. It is so much more than "drink this special drink." No one ever gets on Weight Watchers case about paying to attend meetings to check in or paying for their point books, etc. so why the beach body hate? After trying many things (including running like crazy and making my own meal plans), this is the first thing to work for me so I tend to get a little defensive about it.0
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Sure, some studies link breakfast consumption with a healthy weight but as everyone likes to say "correlation does NOT equal causation". Just because the majority of people who are a healthy weight eat breakfast does not mean that you HAVE to eat breakfast to be healthy.
Personally, I've found that I'm just as hungry at 11am if I eat breakfast as I am if I don't. So I usually don't. I've maintained a healthy weight most of my life.
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If your time in the morning is limited, save yourself the money and have a yogurt, fruit and some multi-grain toast. Or hardboil a few eggs and keep them in the fridge for when you're hungry for breakfast. No need to suffer through nasty shakes when you can eat real food for a lot less money 0
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There are plenty of options for a quick and easy breakfast. Trust me, the last thing you want is any of those options. Nothing worse than dealing with MLM salespeople.
Greek yogurt is quick and easy and a good source of protein. And much less expensive.
This^
Greek yogurt....toss in some Grapenuts cereal and/or chopped nuts.0 -
Make your own protein shake or smoothie at home. You can buy frozen fruit and spinach/kale, put daily servings of each into freezer bags, and then take out every morning to blend. Just add almond milk, coconut water or water liquid you like. Oh and protein powder if you like. Its much better tasting and you can add to it whatever you like. Even flax seeds and coconut oil are a great addition.Chassity1987 wrote: »I am doing calorie counting but as a single mom of three little girls I don't have a lot of time to make breakfast in the morning (their school serves all kids breakfast) so I was hoping to find something quick and easy. Im trying to stop skipping beeakfast.
Not hard eh?!
ETA: sorry if I repeated anything, as I did not read the thread.0 -
Quick, easy, nutritious foods:Chassity1987 wrote:I am doing calorie counting but as a single mom of three little girls I don't have a lot of time to make breakfast in the morning so I was hoping to find something quick and easy. Im trying to stop skipping breakfast.
oatmeal, esp. instant
yogurt, esp. Greek
fruit
toast with peanut butter
eggs (esp. if you hard boil some & have them in a bag in the fridge)
cheese
make a smoothie with frozen fruit & skim milk; maybe add a scoop of whey protein or a raw egg or some flaxseed, nuts, or soft tofu
make-ahead breakfast muffins (scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, bisquick mix)
Eat real food.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-10-06-eat-real-food-700735
Definitely avoid Herbalife! This page has links to info on some of its problems, including liver failure leading to death.
http://www.mlmwatch.org/04C/Herbalife/herbalife00.html
Wrong.Meal timing has nothing to do with weight loss
Eat about half your calories for breakfast in order to lose more weight than the usual American plan of a tiny breakfast & big dinner.
See the last half of this post for the studies:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-06-10-some-studies-about-weight-loss-667818
This one: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23512957 is a study for women with metabolic syndrome.
This one: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24467926 is a study on animals.
This one: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24809437 is a study on the Mediterranean diet.0 -
I won a box of Shakeology, so I didn't acutally pay for the thing. Taste is not awesome but you get used to it. Also, I add vanilla protein powder (bodyfortress) and greek yogourt to help with the taste/texture. It does fill you up and diminish the cravings. Everyone around me has the flu and I don't even have an itchy throat!! Is it shakeo or not? I don't know, but usually, I catch everything!!0
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I know I will be shamed for this, but I really do love the beach body programs. I have only recently started drinking Shakeology and I love the way that it makes me feel. Maybe it is mental, but I make my drink very thick so it feels like I am drinking a milk shake so since I have that in my mind, I don't feel the need to hit up the candy dish at work because I already feel like I had a treat. Also, yes, I know I can buy any work out DVD and it doesn't necessarily have to be beach body, but these are the ones I have stuck with (also tried 30 Day Shred which I didn't stick with). Also, I did the 21 day fix and it was more about teaching me portion control than a "diet". I needed the guidance of the meal plans and groups. It is so much more than "drink this special drink." No one ever gets on Weight Watchers case about paying to attend meetings to check in or paying for their point books, etc. so why the beach body hate? After trying many things (including running like crazy and making my own meal plans), this is the first thing to work for me so I tend to get a little defensive about it.
Are you sure about that? Pretty much everybody I know here would tell you WW is a waste of money too.
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Chassity1987 wrote: »I am doing calorie counting but as a single mom of three little girls I don't have a lot of time to make breakfast in the morning (their school serves all kids breakfast) so I was hoping to find something quick and easy. Im trying to stop skipping beeakfast.
I hear ya, I took my protein powder and oatmeal to work and would make protein oatmeal at work once I had a minute to sit down and actually eat.
Larabar makes an "ok" protein bar (the ALT ones have 10 grams of protein)
Sometimes I pack some almonds and an apple in my purse and eat while I'm driving.
You can find a good protein powder cheaper at a health food store.
I hear quest bars are the bomb but I have some food allergies that prevent me from eating them.
It sounds like you need something you can put in your purse and eat while driving.
I hear the best time to eat fruit is in the morning, fruit should be eaten by itself because it digests so quickly and won't make you feel all sluggish. Apples have more "wake up" power than a cup of coffee.
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hola,hay opiniones divididas en torno a herbalife,sin embargo,puedo decirte que es porque no conocen para que esta fabricado, herbalife es un suplemento nutricional,que te puede ayudar a bajar o subir de peso o a mantenerte, pero debes seguir indicaciones para que no haya rebotes,como cualquier otro producto.yo tengo 8 años consumiendolo y lo convino con una buena nutricion,yo lo consumo para baja de peso tomandolo por la mañana y por la noche, eso evita que consuma calorias de mas, de echo toda mi familia lo consume,hasta los bebes..no te hara daño,al contrario,inviertes en salud porque lo que gastarias en sodas,una amburguesa,cigarros o cerveza mejor usalo en buena nutricion,es costo beneficio.solo tu puedes tomar la decicion...0
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Personally I believe these are just pyramid schemes. Do they work? Yes. Do you need them? No.
I just went through and read mostly all the posts and everyone is right. You have TONS of options to be able to eat healthy, eat what you want, when you want, and still lose weight.- Make your breakfast the night before; crockpot oatmeal, your own protein shakes, etc.
- Skip breakfast and save the calories for lunch/dinner. If you're not hungry right in the morning then listen to your body.
- Have something healthy and quick. Like just eat an apple or even try the breakfast wrap ups that they have out there. I know they sell morning healthy choice burritos and that takes like 90 seconds.
- All in all you don't need to do anything unless you really want too. Try out all the shakes if that's what you think will fit your lifestyle. None of us live your life so none of us can truly determine what's best for you.
- Just eat healthy and be healthy. Your body will love you no matter which method you choose just as long as you stay true to yourself and your body.
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If you're gonna piss your money away, I'll take some too.0
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DeeVanderbles wrote: »
How is my review biased when I clearly indicate that I prefer the meal replacement shake that doesn't come from the company I'm a distributor for?hollydubs85 wrote: »DeeVanderbles wrote: »My dad sells Herbalife, I sell Advocare and several friends sell Beachbody Shakeology. In my opinion, the best tasting is Shakeology. I use Herbalife because my dad gives it to me for free...can't beat free.
Hey, she said she wanted reviews from actual customers, not distributors. I don't think you qualify to give a non-biased review.
I actually thought your opinion was well worded and perfectly within the realm of what she asked for... Good job.
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How about setting up overnight oats for yourself? Do it at night, grab and run in the morning.0 -
MissMissle wrote: »skullshank wrote: »runnergirl0721 wrote: »Yet nearly everyone who has quoted what you have said in this forum has been "flagged" as well? Isn't that ironic a little bit?
It's actually a coincidence. Just like the song!
i'm just here to post gifs.
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