Help! Thinking about herbalife? Feedback please ♡
marirey82
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Hi guys, so my cholesterol has been increasing I don't know why but I'm starting to feel the physical symptoms. I have lost 20 lbs on my own this year but I never had an issue with cholesterol until now....it's at 240 and it was at 180 in april....I don't get it. I have a crew that does herbalife and they swear by it and they actually are losing weight all of them. Any opinions good or bad I would greatly appreciate thanks again.
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A short term gimmick that'll probably give you results but it's not the sustainable lifestyle change that you need for a long and healthy life. Most people put straight back on all the weight they lose (or the ones I know did at least) despite eagerly saying it's to 'kickstart' their new regime. They go back to old habits after the initial honeymoon period wears off rather than creating new healthy ones.4
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what kinds of symptoms are you having? not all cholesterol can be controlled by losing weight. I have familial hypercholesterolemia, and even losing 44 lbs and watching what I ate didnt help. I have had to get back on meds and there is still no guarantee it will go down(I may need additional meds or other medical intervention).as for herbalife helping with cholesterol,somehow I doubt that is happening,for those stating it is its probably for them the weight loss,or changing their diet.you can try whats called a low cholesterol diet and see if that makes a difference in your numbers,(most drs will put you on one before they put you on meds). if not you may need meds.0
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Pleas don't waste your money on a woo scam.
Are you on medication?2 -
A cheaper way to help yourself feel more full (so you eat less) and to lower cholesterol would be to take a Metamucil or similar (off-brand is cheapest) supplement. http://www.healthline.com/health/psyllium-health-benefits#Overview1
Also, I do use a meal-replacement high-protein shake, but IMO they're all fairly similar and there are much cheaper options. You can get them at big box stores pretty cheap. I do think they help with my hunger and weight loss.
Herbalife also sells a bunch of supplements, right? I wouldn't take a bunch of tablets like that. That's a way to get very expensive pee, but it doesn't do much else.1 -
cerise_noir wrote: »Pleas don't waste your money on a woo scam.
Are you on medication?
No. It just recently started being a problem but the doctor just told me to watch my diet and that was 3 weeks ago and it went up a few more points. Uh!0 -
A cheaper way to help yourself feel more full (so you eat less) and to lower cholesterol would be to take a Metamucil or similar (off-brand is cheapest) supplement. http://www.healthline.com/health/psyllium-health-benefits#Overview1
Also, I do use a meal-replacement high-protein shake, but IMO they're all fairly similar and there are much cheaper options. You can get them at big box stores pretty cheap. I do think they help with my hunger and weight loss.
Herbalife also sells a bunch of supplements, right? I wouldn't take a bunch of tablets like that. That's a way to get very expensive pee, but it doesn't do much else.
Which shake do you use? Yes I think I should try metamucil...I know fiber is a big plus to getting this down. Thanks again!0 -
I have no brand loyalty and move from brand to brand, however I avoid whey ones as they don't sit well on my stomach. Many people prefer them though so don't assume that would be an issue for you. The Vega ones are pretty good.0
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sarabushby wrote: »A short term gimmick that'll probably give you results but it's not the sustainable lifestyle change that you need for a long and healthy life. Most people put straight back on all the weight they lose (or the ones I know did at least) despite eagerly saying it's to 'kickstart' their new regime. They go back to old habits after the initial honeymoon period wears off rather than creating new healthy ones.
Really so they did gain the weight back. Man it sounds so good but I'm in limbo with it.0 -
I have no brand loyalty and move from brand to brand, however I avoid whey ones as they don't sit well on my stomach. Many people prefer them though so don't assume that would be an issue for you. The Vega ones are pretty good.
I was thinking about whey protein but then I'm like we'll I should give them a try (herbalife)...what's the difference between them.0 -
Eat good fats - fatty fish, nuts, olive oil. Eat fiber, both soluble and insoluble - fruits, veg, beans, whole grains. EXERCISE!!! Lose more weight if you have not lost all you want to. My cholesterol dropped from 279 to 232 and my HDL (good cholesterol) skyrocketed to 81. All this occurred after losing 34 lbs. and walking daily.3
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No ... don't do this. It's over the top expensive and you can get your numbers down with real food. Not something you have to suck down from a shaker. I've done this on a free trial for a month. It's the only reason I did it. It is NOT worth it. The weight will come right back on.1
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No. Do not risk permanent damage to your health by talking this junk!1
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I have no brand loyalty and move from brand to brand, however I avoid whey ones as they don't sit well on my stomach. Many people prefer them though so don't assume that would be an issue for you. The Vega ones are pretty good.
I was thinking about whey protein but then I'm like we'll I should give them a try (herbalife)...what's the difference between them.
Mainly price. Also, what kind of protein they use. I think Herbalife uses soy.
Oh yeah, and how they taste. I have no idea how Herbalife's taste compares to the others, but some brands taste better than others.
I keep adding to this post! I think the price difference is probably because Herbalife is sold as a multi-level-marketing company. That always adds to the cost. You can get basically the same thing cheaper, as far as shakes go if they help you and you like them.
If you don't like the taste of shakes, you might not want to go that route, because if that's your way to keep calories down so you can lose, you might have to continue taking them after you've lost so you can maintain. I like shakes, particularly for breakfast, so that's easy for me, but if I had to choke them down, I wouldn't be able to keep it up and I would risk gaining my weight back after I'd lost it.
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Ready2Rock206 wrote: »No. Do not risk permanent damage to your health by talking this junk!
I was just thinking, wasn't Herbalife the one in the news recently that was sued because their products caused liver damage?0 -
My dtr in law & family use Herbalife & they are healthy and look great!!0
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I read that they were contaminated with a bacteria at one point years ago that caused liver damage in a few people, but I don't think these shakes or any on their own cause liver damage.0
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Thank you! I needed to see those both!0 -
geneticsteacher wrote: »Eat good fats - fatty fish, nuts, olive oil. Eat fiber, both soluble and insoluble - fruits, veg, beans, whole grains. EXERCISE!!! Lose more weight if you have not lost all you want to. My cholesterol dropped from 279 to 232 and my HDL (good cholesterol) skyrocketed to 81. All this occurred after losing 34 lbs. and walking daily.
doesnt work for everyone. Im proof of that.1 -
Remember heredity too. It is great to make healthier choices and our bodies thank us for it, but for some people the only way to bring cholesterol under control is to seek medical intervention.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/00028703489064621 -
Take my advice, I did it for 2 years off and on and lost 12 lbs but my weight was a yo yo of losing the same 5 pounds for the second year because the taste and price just caused me to fall off track. Last month I quit herbalife and ate regular food and I've lost 8 pounds so far and kept it off. I no longer believe herbalife is necessary, in fact, I'm mad as hell at myself for using it for so long when all I needed was my own willpower. Healthy eating should help your cholesterol but if it isn't, I suggest consulting with your doctor. Put your money towards yummy foods that are good for you, herbalife isn't worth it.4
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »geneticsteacher wrote: »Eat good fats - fatty fish, nuts, olive oil. Eat fiber, both soluble and insoluble - fruits, veg, beans, whole grains. EXERCISE!!! Lose more weight if you have not lost all you want to. My cholesterol dropped from 279 to 232 and my HDL (good cholesterol) skyrocketed to 81. All this occurred after losing 34 lbs. and walking daily.
doesnt work for everyone. Im proof of that.
No, unfortunately it won't work if you have familial hypercholesterolemia. My Dad can barely get his total cholesterol under 300 even with 80 mg. Lipitor.0 -
Instead of paying money to a proven pyramid scam and wasting months that you could be using to actually lose weight, try MFP! Be strict with your measuring and stay under you calorie goal. You will lose the weight!!!! =D
My sister sold this garbage and she never lost weight on it. She also tried a whole bunch of pills, some her GP gave her and she still today hasn't lost anything. I think she's actually gained a bit and she's too shy to come on here which is sad as i honestly think she'd do fine here.
I lost over 80 lbs just using MFP and the best part is that MFP taught me about nutrition and portions while i lost the weight. =D4 -
I also have hereditary high cholesterol. Refuse to take statins...I like my liver to function, thanks.
When I care, here's what I do ( and last tine I stuck with it, my chol dropped 40-60 points in ~6 months)...
1. Eat oatmeal. Real oatmeal, not that instant crap. Rolled, groats, steel cut. I don't like oatmeal but it does have a big impact. Add extra oatbran, if you can stomach it (or make oatbran muffins using applesauce instead if butter or oil).
2. Eat flax seed. Ground meal is absorbed better...add it to yogurt, oatmeal, cookies.
3. Eat apples. Some people recomend 3 a day. That's too much apple for me, but sometimes I can manage 2. Don't peel them, the peel is the best part for you. Pectin is apparently good for reducing chol...no, things with pectin in them don't work/count.
4. Eat more beans.
5. Take fish oil. I didn't really buy into this...but every time I quit taking it, my numbers jump up. Or eat lots of oily fish. I'd prefer this one, but the hubby hates fish.
I can't say much about herbalife as I've not tried it...but it us pretty expensive. Also, walking is supposed to help. Someone else mentioned metamucil...which is a pretty good suggestion, too...but a high fiber diet will bond with the excess chol and wash it out. That's probably worded badly.
When I followed this, like I said, my chol dropped 50 or 60 points...3 -
geneticsteacher wrote: »Eat good fats - fatty fish, nuts, olive oil. Eat fiber, both soluble and insoluble - fruits, veg, beans, whole grains. EXERCISE!!! Lose more weight if you have not lost all you want to. My cholesterol dropped from 279 to 232 and my HDL (good cholesterol) skyrocketed to 81. All this occurred after losing 34 lbs. and walking daily.
That's inspiring to hear! Did you meal prep or take any protein shakes? What helped you the most you think? I'm doing an hour of cardio daily but I guess that's not cutting it.0 -
LittleChipin wrote: »Take my advice, I did it for 2 years off and on and lost 12 lbs but my weight was a yo yo of losing the same 5 pounds for the second year because the taste and price just caused me to fall off track. Last month I quit herbalife and ate regular food and I've lost 8 pounds so far and kept it off. I no longer believe herbalife is necessary, in fact, I'm mad as hell at myself for using it for so long when all I needed was my own willpower. Healthy eating should help your cholesterol but if it isn't, I suggest consulting with your doctor. Put your money towards yummy foods that are good for you, herbalife isn't worth it.
Thank you...I don't want medications i need to change my eating.1 -
melaniedscott wrote: »I also have hereditary high cholesterol. Refuse to take statins...I like my liver to function, thanks.
When I care, here's what I do ( and last tine I stuck with it, my chol dropped 40-60 points in ~6 months)...
1. Eat oatmeal. Real oatmeal, not that instant crap. Rolled, groats, steel cut. I don't like oatmeal but it does have a big impact. Add extra oatbran, if you can stomach it (or make oatbran muffins using applesauce instead if butter or oil).
2. Eat flax seed. Ground meal is absorbed better...add it to yogurt, oatmeal, cookies.
3. Eat apples. Some people recomend 3 a day. That's too much apple for me, but sometimes I can manage 2. Don't peel them, the peel is the best part for you. Pectin is apparently good for reducing chol...no, things with pectin in them don't work/count.
4. Eat more beans.
5. Take fish oil. I didn't really buy into this...but every time I quit taking it, my numbers jump up. Or eat lots of oily fish. I'd prefer this one, but the hubby hates fish.
I can't say much about herbalife as I've not tried it...but it us pretty expensive. Also, walking is supposed to help. Someone else mentioned metamucil...which is a pretty good suggestion, too...but a high fiber diet will bond with the excess chol and wash it out. That's probably worded badly.
When I followed this, like I said, my chol dropped 50 or 60 points...
Thank you....yes I'm not a huge oatmeal fan but I will start. Thanks for the points thinking of fish oil as well.0 -
melaniedscott wrote: »I also have hereditary high cholesterol. Refuse to take statins...I like my liver to function, thanks.
When I care, here's what I do ( and last tine I stuck with it, my chol dropped 40-60 points in ~6 months)...
1. Eat oatmeal. Real oatmeal, not that instant crap. Rolled, groats, steel cut. I don't like oatmeal but it does have a big impact. Add extra oatbran, if you can stomach it (or make oatbran muffins using applesauce instead if butter or oil).
2. Eat flax seed. Ground meal is absorbed better...add it to yogurt, oatmeal, cookies.
3. Eat apples. Some people recomend 3 a day. That's too much apple for me, but sometimes I can manage 2. Don't peel them, the peel is the best part for you. Pectin is apparently good for reducing chol...no, things with pectin in them don't work/count.
4. Eat more beans.
5. Take fish oil. I didn't really buy into this...but every time I quit taking it, my numbers jump up. Or eat lots of oily fish. I'd prefer this one, but the hubby hates fish.
I can't say much about herbalife as I've not tried it...but it us pretty expensive. Also, walking is supposed to help. Someone else mentioned metamucil...which is a pretty good suggestion, too...but a high fiber diet will bond with the excess chol and wash it out. That's probably worded badly.
When I followed this, like I said, my chol dropped 50 or 60 points...
So this^^^^^^^^^!!
I have genetic high cholesterol. Your doctor thinks 240 is high? Even if it has gone up the past few months that is not that high. I smell a doctor that wants someone on meds.
In my 20's and 30's mine was well near 400. My dad died of heart disease from high cholesterol at 42. Every person on his side of the family has died from this. I finally figured out that the low fat diet craze was killing me. I went on a high fat, lower carb (I did not low carb, just lower then I was) regular diet and my cholesterol dropped very quickly. I now sit right at 199 eating the same diet that brought it down. I would recommend that you look at your diet and make changes there first before ever considering meds. Your body needs cholesterol and giving it meds to make it kick out less is not the answer. @melaniedscott hit this right on. Doing the things she suggests will help. Yes, it may not be enough for some people. I would venture to say that these things work for the majority of people that try them and for those it doesn't work for, it is likely a very small percentage. 0 -
cerise_noir wrote: »Pleas don't waste your money on a woo scam.
Are you on medication?
No. It just recently started being a problem but the doctor just told me to watch my diet and that was 3 weeks ago and it went up a few more points. Uh!
OP, were you fasting before the blood draw? This is decades ago, but my dad had a high cholesterol test. He exerted huge efforts to change his lifestyle. A year layer his cholesterol was fine, but the troubling blood test was not on a fasted blood draw. Maybe his efforts made a difference, maybe not at all.
I have another friend who has lowered her cholesterol 50 pts through diet alone, motivated by statin avoidance. Diet change is worth it *if* the cholesterol problem is real.0 -
@melaniedscott ^ Excellent job on that drop!!melaniedscott wrote: »I also have hereditary high cholesterol. Refuse to take statins...I like my liver to function, thanks.
When I care, here's what I do ( and last tine I stuck with it, my chol dropped 40-60 points in ~6 months)...
1. Eat oatmeal. Real oatmeal, not that instant crap. Rolled, groats, steel cut. I don't like oatmeal but it does have a big impact. Add extra oatbran, if you can stomach it (or make oatbran muffins using applesauce instead if butter or oil).
2. Eat flax seed. Ground meal is absorbed better...add it to yogurt, oatmeal, cookies.
3. Eat apples. Some people recommend 3 a day. That's too much apple for me, but sometimes I can manage 2. Don't peel them, the peel is the best part for you. Pectin is apparently good for reducing chol...no, things with pectin in them don't work/count.
4. Eat more beans.
5. Take fish oil. I didn't really buy into this...but every time I quit taking it, my numbers jump up. Or eat lots of oily fish. I'd prefer this one, but the hubby hates fish.
I can't say much about herbalife as I've not tried it...but it us pretty expensive. Also, walking is supposed to help. Someone else mentioned metamucil...which is a pretty good suggestion, too...but a high fiber diet will bond with the excess chol and wash it out. That's probably worded badly.
When I followed this, like I said, my chol dropped 50 or 60 points...
Lot of great suggestions in this post! If it's not been shared already chia seeds are da bomb! An excellent fiber source that can go in pretty much any food source. Oatmeal, yogurt, I've also put it on my toast with nut butters, let your mind wander, it goes great with so many things. I love the crunchy factor and Chia Seeds definitely have many health benefits besides only adding fiber.
I like to suggest natural fibers before I suggest over the counter methods but I don't know your body or everything that you've tried thus far.
I hope that you would try some of the other suggestions shared before moving on to chemical products that would be in shakes, pills, powders etc. Really hard to know what's in those.
I suggest you begin to increase your water drinking as you increase your fiber that'll help a lot and really important to do when adding more fiber to your diet! Someone mentioned exercise, that really does get you moving in more ways than one! :laugh:
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