Considering Herbalife (What to you think?)

GR8Prof
GR8Prof Posts: 12 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So I have not eaten breakfast regularly in my life. I started truly, purposefully intermittent fasting about a year ago.

But, I have noticed feeling sluggish and generally exhausted in the mornings lately. A friend suggested Herbalife.

What are your thoughts or/and experiences?
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  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    Waste of money. If you feel like skipping breakfast isn't working for you, but you don't really like eating in the morning, you can get less expensive, better quality protein powder anywhere and make your own smoothie. I like chocolate protein powder, rolled oats, whatever greens are cheapest at the grocery this week, and some frozen berries.

    Or you could have a cup of coffee if you don't have an issue with caffeine.

    I would look at quality/length of sleep as well and your overall diet contents and exercise routine to see if maybe something is catching up with you.
  • Sp1tfire
    Sp1tfire Posts: 1,120 Member
    taste good, too expensive. And a pyramid scheme imo
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    I was lucky to never have spent money on it. A former coworker did, hated it and gave me the rest. Vile stuff, and a waste of money. I wouldn't recommend it to people I hate, let alone anyone else.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    No, your friend is suggesting you eat breakfast... which if you want a shake for breakfast, there are many great brands out there that you can buy at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC that will be less expensive and same/better quality.
  • GR8Prof
    GR8Prof Posts: 12 Member
    Cbean08 wrote: »
    No, your friend is suggesting you eat breakfast... which if you want a shake for breakfast, there are many great brands out there that you can buy at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC that will be less expensive and same/better quality.

    Do you have a recommendation for a product that you like better?

  • musicfan68
    musicfan68 Posts: 1,143 Member
    How about just eat a couple of eggs - they're quick, easy and cheaper than Herbalife.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    save your money. plenty of help and ideas on MFP
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    Save your money and have a greek yogurt in the morning!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,985 Member
    If you're sluggish, it's because you either lack sleep or calories. You DON'T need herbalife for that. You need discipline to eat something or if you don't like to eat in the morning, make sure you ate enough the night before to sustain you through the morning. I don't eat breakfast, but I DO eat up till 11:30pm each night.

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  • Stockholm_Andy
    Stockholm_Andy Posts: 803 Member
    Herbal Life = Pyramid Scheme
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    A good cup of coffee.
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    GR8Prof wrote: »
    Do you have a recommendation for a product that you like better?

    Did you not read my reply? I have skipped breakfast for more than 2 decades. When I have the occasional sluggish morning I know exactly why. The answers are very simple. You aren't eating enough the day before, you aren't getting enough quality sleep, or you need to eat breakfast.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    GR8Prof wrote: »
    Cbean08 wrote: »
    No, your friend is suggesting you eat breakfast... which if you want a shake for breakfast, there are many great brands out there that you can buy at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC that will be less expensive and same/better quality.

    Do you have a recommendation for a product that you like better?

    I like having a Clif Builder Bar and a piece of fruit. Or, a couple hard boiled eggs and a Quest bar. If I want something drinkable, Quest, Dymatize, PEScience, Isopure, Pure Protein - all good brands.
  • 100_PROOF_
    100_PROOF_ Posts: 1,168 Member
    Go to GNC or the like and buy yourself a protein powder or bars if want to have something quick and macro friendly in the morning or any time of the day
    No need to get involved in multi level marketing scams . Junk products and waste of money.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    Pppphhhhhtttt °°''''** :s
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    your friend is probably selling herbalife. Avoid at all costs.
  • Sp1tfire
    Sp1tfire Posts: 1,120 Member
    Cbean08 wrote: »
    GR8Prof wrote: »
    Cbean08 wrote: »
    No, your friend is suggesting you eat breakfast... which if you want a shake for breakfast, there are many great brands out there that you can buy at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC that will be less expensive and same/better quality.

    Do you have a recommendation for a product that you like better?

    I like having a Clif Builder Bar and a piece of fruit. Or, a couple hard boiled eggs and a Quest bar. If I want something drinkable, Quest, Dymatize, PEScience, Isopure, Pure Protein - all good brands.

    Second on the builders bars! They keep me going. I work on my feet from 7am to 4pm and workout and when I have no time for lunch either they tide me over till i'm done.
  • PowerliftingMom
    PowerliftingMom Posts: 430 Member
    The only thing you are going to lose is YOUR money :neutral:
  • WilmaValley
    WilmaValley Posts: 1,092 Member
    Just eat and drink real stuff. Better for you.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    I doubt OP will respond....she may have been feeling out this crowd to possibly deal the junk.

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