Herbalife FAQ - Weight Loss

Can Herbalife really help me to lose weight?

Herbalife works on simple science and it not a "magic diet". Essentially, Herbalife is a low calories food replacement diet with high nutrients. With the excess calories from modern day food intake, we typically also get less nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Such imbalance leads to unwanted fats retention, and therefore an unhealthy diet.

The Herbalife weight-management diet program can accommodate high amounts of weight loss - if the dieter makes the conscious decision to follow the weight loss program. The diet plan allows the dieter to use meal replacement shakes to reduce the calories that are consumed throughout the day and therefore result in weight loss that can be seen almost immediately after the program has begun.

The challenge is that to increase nutrients intake with normal food, we can't avoid an increased in calories intake too. The same goes for a deliberate decrease of food (calories) intake which leads to our body being deprived of nutrients. Basically, it's not easy to get an optimum nutrition. With Herbalife meal-replacement programs, it'll not only help you to control you calories intake in a healthy way but it'll lead you to regain good metabolism necessary to maintain your weight.

In other words, having a healthy body with good metabolism is the key to maintain your weight. That is why some individuals tend to put on weight easily (poor metabolism/health) while others never seem to put on weight even if they eat much more. You want to get to that stage with a healthy diet - that's where Herbalife's goal is to help you lose weight by eating healthily.

Herbalife's Cellular Nutrition double up as a weight management program that increases the deficiency (Nutrients) and reduces the excess (calories) automatically. The program helps you to lose weight without feeling hungry and tiredness.

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How does the Herbalife diet program work?

The Herbalife program uses shakes that are filled with nutrients and vitamins that the body requires as meal replacements for two of the daily meals. These shakes or snacks which are available to replace the meal contain high levels of protein which means that you can continue to build muscle while the program is being followed.

These high levels of protein also assist in curbing the hunger that can come from other weight loss plans that include meal replacement. Each shake and snack that the dieter uses to replace meals within the program includes more than twenty vitamins and nutrients per serving and is a high source of fiber, which can assist throughout the weight loss process.

The personalized program that is tailored to each client through the Herbalife diet plan enables the body to burn as many calories as possible, while consuming the lowest amount of calories. Rest assured, with many other diet programs that include meal replacement, fatigue is often present. Due to the high levels of vitamins and nutrients which are included in the Herbalife shakes - the dieter can avoid the fatigue that comes with a regular weight loss program.

An integral part of the Herbalife diet plan is the supplements which are included in the program along with the meal replacement shakes, or meal replacement snacks. These supplements assist in maintaining the health of the dieter, enhancing the nutrition which is absorbed into the body and increasing the overall effectiveness of the diet plan. Unlike many other supplements, these Herbalife supplements have also been created to curb the hunger that can come with a meal replacement programs. The supplements that are included in the Herbalife weight loss program are an essential part of the weight loss process.

Throughout the weight loss plan, herbal teas and waters are used to decrease the fluid retention that can lead to the dieter feeling bloated and feeling the process of weight loss being impeded. It is important to consume adequate levels of fluid in conjunction with the meal replacement shakes to ensure that you are receiving the maximum amount of nutrition.

Patients that have taken part in the Herbalife program have watched their lives change before their eyes - but, not only have their lives changed, their bodies have changed as well! Weight loss can be achieved through the use of these programs in forms of up to fifty pounds in as little as six months. Dieters work with registered information to learn ways to keep the weight off for good and maintain the new lifestyle that they have become accustomed to through the Herbalife weight loss program.

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I don't like to replace my meals, can I just take the pills to lose weight?

Most weight-lost "pills" are likely to control your appetite and fats accumulation. Such "pills" only addresses the symptoms and not a long-term solution to weight issue. That is, once you stop taking the pills (even if they works well) your weight problem will creep back. The key to permanent weight lost is none other than the age-old suggestion to watch your diet and lead a healthy (active) lifestyle.

Herbalife meal-replacement program addresses the "diet" part of the equation. Not only will you be able to control your diet, it'll also ensure that you're having a complete nutritional meal instead of starving (to lose weight). On top of that, being on such a healthy meal-replacement helps you to regain a good metabolism rate needed to maintain your weight even after you reach your ideal weight and stop the meal-replacement program.

The meal-replacement programs can be further supported by Enhancers such as Total Control, Cell-U-Loss and Herbal Concentrate to address specific issues such as appetite control, water retention and fat burning, respectively.

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What products are available from Herbalife?

Herbalife offers a wide range of weight-management and nutritional products. These products combine science with nature's rich harvest and are changing the way people think about their health and well-being. Herbalife is at the forefront of nutritional technology and innovation and is committed to providing its customers with some of the best products available on the market today.

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Can Herbalife weight management programs be use for Gaining Weight too?

Certainly! Herbalife's programs works around cellular nutrition. To gain weight with the program, simply take the products together with your normal meals. More details on weight gaining can be found on this site.

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Are Herbalife products Halal certified?

The following products are officially Halal certified with respective IFANCA Halal Certificates:

1) Formula 1 Protein Drink Shake Mix	-- F1 Halal Cert
2) Personalized Protein Powder	-- Protein Powder Halal Cert
3) Herbal Concentrate	-- Herbal Concentrate Halal Cert
4) Roasted Soy Nuts (Sold in Malaysia)	-- Roasted Soy Nuts Halal Cert

An announcement from Herbalife Singapore found here (since 2006): Halal certification. As the Halal certification is renewable yearly, you may also like to check the official IFANCA website by searching for "Herbalife" at the Halal Product Directory. By the way, the gelatin from Cell Activator's capsules are derived from cow by-products. The rest of the products are still pending. We understand that this may be of concern to Halal consumers, especially since Herbalife is being distributed in Malaysia.

Some products like NiteWorks is still very popular among Muslim customers even though there's no Halal certificate issued for them. Please use your own discretions if you have any concerns on this matter.

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I'm a strict vegetarian, are Herbalife products suitable for me?

The following products may not be suitable for strict vegetarians:

1) Cell Activator : capsule made from gelatin derived from cow by-products
2) Multivitamin : ingredients include Bee Pollen
3) Joint Support : ingredients include a form of sea shell (sea food)
4) Herbalifeline : fish oil
5) Tri-Shield : ingredients include Krill Oil, a form of sea food
6) Core Complex : includes Herbalifeline and Tri-Shield ingredients

Cell Activator and Multivitamin are essential components of the Herbalife weight-management and cellular nutrition programs, as such it is advisable that you consider your consumption appropriately.

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Diets never work for me - I always seem to gain the weight back. Why should an Herbalife Weight- Management Program be any different?

Herbalife's weight loss program is different because it actually feeds the body correctly and does not starve it just to control the calories intake. Most people become overweight due to nutritional deficiencies, which in tern affect the normal functioning of the metabolic system. When you don't feed the body correctly it craves more food than it actually needs; your body will craves sugar and fat. Why most people give up on diets or "cheat" during dieting is because they can't stand the hunger pangs and they eventually give up.

Loosing weight is NOT just about eating less. If you eat less, you deprive your body of good essential nutrients. What happens next is that your body will receive less nutrition and nutrients. You may start losing your muscular mass instead of fats, and think that you are losing "weight". In other words muscles become the source of nutritional reserves for their body. When your stop your dieting, you'll go back to your old eating habits but now that you have less muscle mass, your body will not burn calories as much as before (muscle mass helps in metabolism and burn calories).

Herbalife's weight-management programs are based on principles of nutritional science, formulated to provide the necessary micronutrients your body requires. We recommend two shakes per day as meal replacements along with one balanced meal for weight loss. Our Cellular Nutrition™ supplements can help decrease cravings while our ShapeWorks� products assist with appetite control, fat burning and weight loss. Once you achieve your goal weight, simply replace one of the shakes with a small, sensible meal and continue your Herbalife supplements, and you can keep your weight off for life.

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It's in my genes, everyone in my family is obese. We have tried many ways to lose weight but it's just not possible.

Hopefully, the following transformation pictures may help to convey the message that with determination and a proven weight loss plan, anyone can lose weight regardless of genetic make-up. There may be exceptions like those with medical reasons, but those cases would have help from medical professionals.

Herbalife has the proven weight management programs. Do you have the will?

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Can I lose weight without exercising on an Herbalife Weight-Management Program?

Yes, although exercise can certainly increase one's rate of weight loss. Simply try adding 15 to 20 minutes of some activity into your life on a daily basis and you should notice increased energy as well as faster weight loss. For example, put music on while you do your housework, turn off the TV and go for a walk or park your car at the far end of the parking lot.

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Do I lose weight with Herbalife by meal replacement?

Yes, the heart of the Herbalife weight management programs is a meal replacement product known as Formula 1 which is a low calories and high protein shake that comes in 3 tasty flavours. Meal replacement is the safer way of weight loss compare to taking stimulant weight-lose pills like blockers/neutralizer.

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I don't like to go on a diet or meal replacement, do you have other solutions?

If you are serious in long-term weight loss, you need to maintain a lifestyle of healthy eating and exercising. Your weight is a fine balance between the energy you burn off (the amount of physical activity you do) and the energy you consume (the food you eat). If your daily energy intake from food is the same as the calories your body needs each day, your weight will stay the same. In other words, your body will be in energy balance. With this notion in mind, what do you think are the solutions to lose weight? Here are some possibilities:

a.	Watch what you eat, don't over-eat, and exercise well to achieve the balance above.
b.	Skip meals, go on an "apple diet", etc. This may lose a few kilos but at the expense of feeling cranky, weak, and hungry for most part of the day - only to eat more later and gain more weight. Besides, you'll reach a stage where you can't lose much more weight.
c.	Take some "miracle" weight-loss pills or drugs. What these does usually is to interact with your body system unnaturally - either blocking fats or neutralizing carbohydrates in an attempt to achieve the balance above. In the process you not only incur health risk (e.g. blocking useful fats that is needed to dissolve vitamins) but it's not going to change your lifestyle! You'll either be over dependent on these pill solutions or gain back more weight when you stop taking them. Besides, these solutions usually come with side effects.
d.	Go for surgery. Lipo-suction and the like. That's the last resort anyone should take.
e.	Go on a proper diet plan to reach your ideal weight, then watch and change your lifestyle to maintain it for good!

Herbalife is based on solution "e". The meal replacement product is itself a complete nutrient-pack balanced meal low in calories. It has the same effect as solution "a" except that the product saves you all the hassle in looking for and preparing healthy food.

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I don't want to lose many kilos but wish to tone up my body, any solutions?

Yes, you need to approach this from with both inner and outer nutrition products. We have a body shaper anti-cellulite kit which includes a product call Cell-U-Loss to eliminate excess fluids in your body. Click here to get information on how to shape your body.

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Can I take Herbalife before, during or after pregnancy?

Herbalife has a wide range of herbal products and supplements which are formulated for all life-styles or stages. The weight management products around meal-replacement are really just "food"; nutritional rich food which you take to replace or supplement a meal. As such, they can be taken before, during or after pregnancy without fear of any medical side-effects. This is true for anyone unless you have any medical conditions where you're told to avoid any particular ingredients.

Products in the QuickStart program are appropriate for all stages of a normal pregnancy since it comprises of mainly proteins, vitamins and minerals to complete a healthy meal. Total Control within the Advanced and Ultimate programs can be avoided (not because it's harmful) as it's mainly to suppress your appetite and increase your metabolism; not necessary at a stage where you should be eating more. The Cell-U-Loss within the Ultimate program should also be avoided during the breast-feeding stage unless you like it to reduce your milk production.

The notice on the Formula 1 label concerning pregnant and lactating women consulting their physicians before using the products is a result of a concern that pregnant women not be on a weight loss program during pregnancy - since it is not advisable for pregnant women to lose weight during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when the focus should be on the health of the mother and the health of the baby. Prenatal vitamins and a healthy diet are an extremely important basis of prenatal care. Herbalife nutrition products (including Formulas 1, 2, 3) and the targeted nutrition products are not only safe for use during pregnancy, but are used by many pregnant women around the world as a source of great, healthy, nutritional supplementation in addition to a healthy diet.

For more discussions on the Herbalife and pregnancy matters, feel free to click on the link.

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I have just given birth 9 months ago and I like to get rid of my tummy, especially the bulge. Does Herbalife product helps?

Herbalife meal replacement program does not address tummy specifically although it will have an overall weight loss effect. If you're interested in exercise to target at tummy area. We've come across one book that addresses that. See if it helps, it's at this tummy flattening website.

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Why can't I simply skip meals or eat less to lose weight?

Yes you can lose weight with these "crash diet" plan, and you'll probably lose a lot of weight initially. Chances are you'll reach a plateau after some weeks and find that unless you skip another meal or eat even lesser, your weight won't go down anymore. What's more, during this period of "dieting" you'll feel hungry and tire easily, and your mood suffers.

In a crash diet, the calories intake (from skipping meals) will be very low, but so will the body metabolism drop. Having low metabolism is bad because once you resume normal food intake upon reaching your target weight, it will likely to shoot up again, often putting back more kilos. This is also known as yo-yo diet. By taking in less food than your body needs, it'll go into a "starvation mode" and metabolism will drop by as much as 30%.
Is this what you want to go through? The key to weight lose is to boost your metabolism naturally; by eating healthily and exercising. Meal replacement products provides you the complete meal to stay healthy. By increasing ensuring that your body are well fed with nutrients at the cellular level, your natural metabolism actually maintains, if not increases. That's the benefit of meal-replacement programs over any other form of diet pills.

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To lose weight with the ShapeWorks program, can I just take ONE meal replacement shakes instead of TWO per day?

Taking just one meal replacement a day means you're going on a weight maintenance program. To be effective, you need to replace two meals (usually breakfast and lunch) per day and eat a normal meal.

Do note that each shake (2 heap tablespoon full) combines with about 240ml of non-fat milk (or other beverages) provide only around 200 calories. Even if you're on a weigh-lost diet program, you should not fall consumer under 900 calories per day or it'll send your body into "starvation mode" which basically affect your metabolism and you'll start storing any food as fat!

Therefore, how much calories do you need per day? Generally, you'll need to consume about 10x Your weight (in Pound) [1 Pound = 0.45 kg]. Therefore if you weigh 60 kg, you'll need around 1320 calories per day. However, to lose weigh you'll need to burn away the excess fat (which are already in your body) and the daily calories intake without falling below a healthy minimum calories of at least 900 to 1200. In fact, a very "lazy" or inactive person needs at least 1200/day to feel energetic. With just 200 calories (more if you add personalized protein powder) per shake meal, you'll see that even 2 of these meals will only bring you closer to the half-way mark of 900 minimum. Combining with your 3rd normal meal which is usually more generous in calories, you'll than reach the minimum requirement to maintain the body OUT OF starvation mode.

With the ShapeWorks program, therefore you'll need 2 shakes + 1 normal meal (also for fibre) to give you the minimal calories PLUS the nutrition to regain your health (and improve metabolism). It's all formulated for you and you'll still have enough room to take a nice normal meal (plus some light snacks), do not skip a shake or meal!

If you are currently skipping meals and take less than 3 normal meals per day, it may seems irony that the program requires you to get on a 3-meals diet. With the above explanation, you should now know why. Note that the fundamental of the program is to not only to reduce/control your daily calories intake, but more importantly to get your body a healthy amount of proteins and nutritions per day so as to get the metabolism back in a healthy shape.

In turn, this means that even if you were to stop the program later, your body will be in it's optimal health to "burn" the normal food intake properly and you won't wonder why you're putting on weight eating less than your friends!

Review this green chart which shows the difference between taking 3, 2 or 1 meal replacements per day.

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If I am on medication prescribed by my doctor, should I go on a weight-loss program?

There are no problems in using medication and our program at the same time, as the products in our program are entirely naturally based nutrition products. You should always consult your doctor before starting any weight loss program. It is advisable that you show the product containers to your doctor so that he can read the lists of ingredients and advise you of any particular ingredients you should avoid, depending on your condition.

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Herbalife for Diabetes - Is the Herbalife products safe for Diabetics (types 1 and 2) ?

Diabetics are usually on very strict diet and lower tolerant for nutrients intake. This is especially true if combined with prescribed medication and diet plan from the doctor. As such, our general recommendation for patient with diabetes is to use the products with the consent of the physician or doctor. This is true regardless of any weight-loss or health supplement may claim due to the above. Furthermore, Herbalife has many products and each has different targeted nutrition to address various health condition. In particular, the most popular Formula 1 Protein Drink Mix contains 9 grams of soy protein which is about equivalent to the proteins from a glass of milk (240ml). "Soy proteins are agreeable to the general population and patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus" (quote: medscape.com)

In summary, any additional supplements and dietary changes for diabetics should be taken into consideration with the diet plan stipulated by the doctor. Each patient with diabetes is a unique condition, and therefore important to regulate it with the existing plan. Consume the products under the supervision of a doctor. There are many diabetics using the products for weight loss and in fact many doctors recommend it for their diabetic patients too.

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I am allergy to caffeine and I hear that Herbalife products contain caffeine. Should I be concerned?

Not every Herbalife product contain caffeine. The fat burner & appetite suppressor, Total Control, does contain some processed caffeine which is generally safe to consume even if you have allergy to caffeine. Our advise is always to start in small quantity and see how your body reacts before going for full doses. E.g. If you are told to take 1 tablet per meal for 3 meals, cut down to 1 per day when you first start the program, see how your body reacts, then increase the doses progressively.

Everybody's tolerance is different, so we will not outright claim that the products are allergy-free. Herbalife products come with 30-day money back guarantee, so that is where our customers can give it a try and ask for refund at the first sight of discomfort.

Having said that, there will be some body reaction when you first change your diet (any diet, not just Herbalife's meal replacement diet). Therefore, always give the change some time before jumping into conclusion that any products are not good for your body - some reactions from the body are just tell-tale signs that the product is taking effect and helping your body in the process.

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What is ShapeWorks or Formula 1? What is the difference between these two?

Formula 1 is just a product name for the protein "shake powder". A basic program consist of Formula 1, 2 and 3. Which is the shake powder, multi-vitamins and the Cell Activator respectively. Each of them serves a function in the weight-loss process which is detailed in the pages. ShapeWorks is the overall name for these slimming programs (Basic/Advance/Ultimate); Thermo means "burn" and refers to burning of calories/fats - It's just a branding.

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How to use the product? Do I just add the Formula 1 shake powder into plain water?

You'll need the extra calories from your favourite beverage like non-fat milk, juices, cereal, etc. (hot or cold) together with the shake powder to form a complete and balanced meal. This way, you'll not only be able to try different diet recipes but also get to enjoy your favourite beverages and thus stay on the program. Each program comes with a shaker where you can mix them well and thick, or you can be very creative to create you own recipes.

Depending on whether you want to lose weight, maintenance weight or gain weight...

Lose Weight:
1. Weight and measure your body before starting the program.
2. Mix the Formula 1 shake powder with your beverage, shake/blend well.
3. Replace any TWO meals a day with the shakes. Take the 3rd normal meal.
4. Take the Formula 2 Multi-Vitamins and Formula 3 Protein Supplements along with every meal.
5. Drink at least 10 to 12 glasses of plain water everyday - this is important!
6. If you are in a situation where it's difficult to have more than one meal a day, take a shake an hour before your next meal. This will prevent you from overindulging!

Maintain Weight:
1. Once you lose and reach your ideal weight, follow step 1, 2 and 4 above.
2. Replace just ONE meal a day; recommended to be breakfast for good day start.
3. Stay on the maintenance plan for the same duration you took to lose weight. This is important because we want out body cells to regenerate and "remember" the new weight. This is one of the most crucial step to achieve long-term weight loss and avoid weight re-gain.
4. You can stop the program after that, but watch your lifestyle going forward!

Gain Weight:
1. Combine with exercises, Formula 1 shake can also be use to gain muscles mass.
2. Follow steps 1,2 and 4 above. Take a shake after each meal.
3. Tablets and shakes should be taken as deserts after each normal meal.
4. Have as many shakes a day (up to five) and follow the program until you reach your desired weight.

Review this weight management chart for more details on the above scenarios.
Follow this link for more details on gaining weight.

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I feel hungry not long after I had the shake mix as breakfast. Why?

Each meal replacement shake mix at the right quantity will let you feel satisfied till the next shake/meal. If you are experiencing hunger in-between shakes/meals, that means you are not mixing the correct way.

You should be mixing:

(1) Use at least 240ml or more (if you prefer dilute) non-fat milk, juice, favourite beverage. Do not simply use plain water, you need the extra calories from the beverage and to taste nice!

(2) Two heap-full tablespoons of Formula 1 protein shake mix.

(3) Up to Three flat tablespoons of Personalized Protein Powder. This is for hunger control. You may require different amount depending on your current metabolism level. Adjust the right amount to make you feel satisfied till your next shake/meal.

There is a misconception that mixing less or even using plain water for the mixture is "better" than following the above official recommendation - this is wrong. Herbalife's meal replacement program is not just about eating less and cutting down calories, it's a well-balanced way to consume the RIGHT amount of calories to avoid starvation AND at the same time give your body a boost in nutrition. The protein-based shake meals also helps you build muscle over time, which is the key to a the increase in natural metabolism and thus weight control.

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With 2 meal replacements per day, what about the 3rd meal? Can I eat normally?

Yes, the 3rd meal is your normal meal. Any 2 meals out of the usual 3 meals a day can be candidates for the shake. There is no hard and fast rule. Also unlike other diet programs, missing some cycles will not throw the entire program off-balance, it just means that the stricter and more discipline you can slimming program, you more steady is your weight-loss process. Even if you missed it due to some special occasions, just come back to the schedule when you're ready again. It's very easy to lose weight with Herbalife!

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By just replacing meal with a cup of drink (shake), won't it makes you feel hungry?

No, you'll be surprised. That's why the program works and people can get real result following it, even for those needing to follow the program for many months! The principle behind Herbalife's meal-replacement program is Cellular Nutrition. It focuses on feeding your body cells well so that own body natural metabolism will runs at its peak to burn extra body fats stored. We "feel" hungry usually not because we really need to eat, but because our cells are not fed well (e.g. unhealthy junk foods). Feeding at the cellular level well will send positive signals to our brain telling us we're "full", that's why just having a shake (w/ complete nutrients) will help.

For those who may still feel hungry due to a more active lifestyle or to help you get accustom to the meal-replacement program, combine the shake with the Personalized Protein Powder to cater for the extra calories needed. Simply add between 1 to 3 tablespoons of the protein powder to the shake.

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Does it really taste nice? I've tried other brands of meal replacement before and they taste horrible!

Apart from a simple tasty mixture of milk or juice with the Formula 1 powder, here's some more elaborate recipes you won't believe will slim you down! Get your free diet recipes and ideas here.
Losing weight with Herbalife doesn't have to mean depriving yourself of delicious foods you love! Each of these tasty suggestions tastes so good, you won't believe you're eating something that's helping you lose weight. Turn up the flavor and your weight loss with these mouth-watering culinary delights that will make even non-dieters jealous!

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Most of my favorite foods are carbohydrates! Will I ever be able to eat them again if I'm on the weight-loss program?

Once you're on your way to reaching your target weight, you can start to have a few of those carbohydrates you used to crave, but the key is to reintroduce them in small steps.

To keep your weight off for good, certain carbohydrates should continue to be restricted. This doesn't mean you can never have a baked potato or a plate of spaghetti again, but it does suggest that products made with white sugar, white flour and certain root vegetables should be a rare culinary event. You can phase in potato skins and whole-grain pasta once you're on maintenance.
As you increase carbohydrates, concentrate on small fruits with the highest antioxidant power such as blueberries, grapes, strawberries, plums, peaches and apricots. Leave behind the bananas, mango, papaya, pears, melon and pineapple.

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I am bored with the shakes and miss eating my regular food, so what can I do?

We have many shakes recipes for plenty of suggestions to make your shakes really delicious. If you are not finding your shakes satisfying, increase the volume of liquid and shake formula you are using and add fruits and yogurt to make them more substantial.

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I tried a high-protein, low-carb diet once before and it made me weak, dizzy and nauseated. How do I know I won't feel the same way with the program?

If you are in good physical shape, the symptoms you describe may simply be caused by your body going through a carbohydrate withdrawal. Your body should adjust to the new fat-burning metabolism within a few days and the symptoms should disappear. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water because water loss accompanies the first few days of carbohydrate restriction. Many people find eating small, high-protein snacks every few hours as opposed to three larger meals a day helps as well. If the symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, make an appointment with your family doctor and have a physical to rule out any underlying medical conditions.

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I get headaches, dizziness or diarrhea in the first 3-4 days after starting the program. Why?

The cause of these symptoms during the first few days (up to a week) of starting the program is that toxins, which are stored along with body fat in the fat cells of your body, are released into the bloodstream and lymphatic system. This comes about when the accelerated metabolism causes fat to be released from cells where it has been stored for years and the accumulated waste products enter the circulatory system. Stay on the program and drink as much clear water as you can, to accelerate the process. Your body must remove the toxins that have accumulated there for years. We call this process detoxification.

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I seem to suffer from constipation. What products should I use to lessen this?

Two of the most essential ingredients for good colon function-thus minimizing one's tendency to become constipated-are fiber intake and water intake. And as you add fiber supplements and increase your intake of fruit, raw vegetables and whole grains, you must drink 10 to 12 glasses of water per day. Herbalife's Active Fiber powder is a quick and easy way to increase fiber in your diet. Just add two teaspoons to each shake or mix in a glass of water or Herbal Aloe Vera Drink twice daily, and you've taken care of nearly half your daily fiber needs. Add one Flora fiber tablet three times a day along with daily usage of Herbal Aloe Drink (or Concentrate). Constipation should be a thing of the past for you!

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I'm a vegetarian. Can I still follow the ShapeWorks™ Programs?

Certainly. All ShapeWorks™ products are suitable for lacto-vegetarians. You'll need to be sure to eat adequate quantities of protein in the form of tofu, soy milk and soy cheese. You should also watch out for the carbohydrate content of these items.

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Since fruit is low in fat and calories, can I eat fruit while on the ShapeWorks™ Program?

Yes, but sparingly, as most fruits are high in fructose (a natural sugar), which raises insulin levels and encourages the body to store fat. Peaches and plums are acceptable fruits because they have a low glycemic index, but keep to one of these fruits every other day.

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What is the difference between Herbalife and Cambridge diet?

They are two very different companies. The principle behind the weight-loss products are similar in that they are meal replacement. However, the effectiveness may vary, taste and cost very different as well. Ask around your friends and colleagues about Cambridge diet to gather your own perception. You came to know about Herbalife from a happy customer or heard many weight lost success stories, didn't you?

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What is the price for these programs and which should I choose?

Pricing details are available on this website. The QuickStart program starts at about S$150 for 3 products and goes up to around S$350 for the Ultimate program (6 products). Depend on how much weight you want to lose, how soon, and whether you need additional support (e.g. food craving), choose one that meet your needs. If you are already spending about $10 per day for two meals, you can literally go on the program with very little extra cost! i.e. 30 days savings from eating out will give you $300 to be channeled to the weight-loss program!

Just do the math on how much you'll save from 2 meals and use it to fund Herbalife weight-loss program! That's the lease painful (financially) way to try such a program even if you've never spent any money on weight-loss products! Other weight-loss pills may seem cheaper, but don't forget those are additional cost on top of your meals.

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Is it possible to use the QuickStart program with Cell-U-Loss instead of Total Control?

Yes, you can mix-n-match the products to form your own "program" but the foundation is the QuickStart program. The programs are very flexible, in that even if you miss the meal-replacement for a day or two (e.g. special events), you'll be ok to continue where you left off.

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Where can I buy them? Why don't I find them in the stores?

Here at Healthzone Singapore! Herbalife is sold via direct marketing and that's why you don't find them in any pharmaceutical or supplement/nutrition stores like GNC, Nature's Farm, etc. This saves cost from having to pay the conventional retail distribution channels and thus pass on the savings to you. Furthermore, instead of spending thousand of dollars to put up an advertisement campaign or TV commercials, Herbalife product sells by its shear merit and thus referral sales via the word-of-mouth is most effective. Ask yourself which is a more prudent way of selecting a weight-loss program or nutritional supplements? A carefully crafted TV commercial or newspaper ads with well-known actresses endorsing them. or from someone you trusted who has used the program/products and gives lasting results?

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Is there any refund for the products if I don't get any results?

Yes, we have a 30-day money-back-guarantee for customer who purchase at full retail price (i.e. not applicable for member discounted order*). Within 30-days if you follow the program and not get result, we'll gladly refund you - just return the used containers and help us sign a customer refund form. The company markets its product mainly by referral and word-of-mouth, so we rather refund than to have an unhappy customer go around spreading negative opinions ;) Of course, getting result is a commitment on your part to follow the schedule too.

* Members are officially "distributor" for Herbalife and entitled to purchase products at wholesale/discount price. The money-back guarantee applies to retail customers only, whereby the distributor will refund the customers the full purchase price. Distributors will then exchange the used products with new ones on presenting the refund form.

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What fee are there if I cancel my order or ask for a refund?

Once an order has been placed and confirmation received, you may still cancel the order by email, SMS or phone call by quoting the order number. Once an order is confirmed, we have already instructed our logistic to pack the products and possibily dispatched to the respective driver responsible for the delivery area, as such there will be a re-stocking fee of SGD$10 and a small admin fee of $5 incur for any cancellation. If payment has been made online, the refundable amount, less the $15 (re-stocking + admin fee) will be credited back to your credit card or PayPal account. Payment by bank transfer can be refunded by the same way given your bank details. Please contact us for more details.

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Is the Personalized Protein Powder essential or must I add it to the Protein Shake Mix to form a meal?

The Personalized Protein Powder (Formula 3) combines with the Protein Shake Mix essentially to give more calories per meal. This is not a strict requirement but if your current lifestyle demands a higher intake of calories, e.g. for exercise, then you'll need to supplement the shake with the protein powder so that you'll not feel hungry easily. Everyone requires different level of calories, therefore you can "personalized" the meal with it. Try adding between 1 to 3 tablespoons of the protein powder and cut down accordingly if you don't feel hungry with less.

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Can I just purchase and consume only shake powder to lose weight, without using the multi-vitamins and cell-activator that comes with all the program packages?

The principle behind Herbalife's meal-replacement program is Cellular Nutrition. It focuses on feeding your body cells well so that own body natural metabolism will runs at its peak to burn extra body fats stored. We "feel" hungry usually not because we really need to eat, but because our cells are not fed well (e.g. unhealthy junk foods). Feeding at the cellular level well will send positive signals to our brain telling us we're "full", that's why just having a shake (w/ complete nutrients) will help.

The question then is how do you ensure that what you take gets delivered to your cellular level? Generally, a big percentage of supplements never get absorbed by the body but get passed out via our body discharge. Cell Activator that comes with all the program is one of the key ingredient to our successful weight-loss program. It works on Krebs Cycle which refers to a cell's ability to convert glucose and other nutrients into energy.

Also, when you lose weight, your body depletes a lot more vitamins and minerals. Bottom line is that you can choose to go on weight-loss plan with just the Formula 1 shake alone, but the result will be much slower and you may be spending more in the long run.

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I heard that taking Herbalife products will help enhance my skin, which product exactly does it?

From one day to the next, your weight can fluctuate, and so can your skin type. Your skin is sensitive to changes on the inside and outside of your body. One the outside, conditions like dry or moist weather, sun exposure and your skin care routine influence how your skin looks and feels.

Inside, many factors contribute to your skin's conditions, including hormone levels, health problems, genetics, smoking, medications and diet. Because what's going on inside and outside can change, your skin may need different products at different times.

Together with the inner nutrition you're getting from the Herbalife's diet, simply combine NouriFusion Skin Care MultiVitamin products into a personalized, flexible regimen that's right for your skin.

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What is the normal range/speed of losing weight on this program?

Weight-loss rates vary greatly from person to person. If you have 18 to 22 kg or more to lose, you may lose five to 5 kg in the first week, whereas someone needing to lose 9 to 13 kg will generally lose less initially, in the range of 1 to 3 kg.

So in general, you lose 3 to 5 kg per month or about 1kg per week with Herbalife programs. To avoid the weight (and health) problems associated with fast weight loss - like gallstones, lose skin, slow metabolism and weight-cycling. You may say that Herbalife program is a SLOW STEADY WEIGHT LOSS process. Some other facts about losing weight as follows:
- Fast Weight Loss is Not Fat-Loss
It's tempting to lose a lot of weight quickly, but this sort of weight loss is usually water-loss (occasionally muscle-loss), not fat-loss.

- Reliable Weight Loss
If you are under 90 kilos (200 pounds), the fastest reliable weight loss to aim for is about 1 kg (2 pounds) per week.

- 1 Percent Weight Loss Rule
Otherwise, aim to lose no more than 1 percent of your body weight per week. If you weigh 113 kilos (250 pounds), you can safely lose 1.13 kilos (2.5 pounds) per week. But see this as a maximum rate of weight loss.

- Slow Weight Loss is Lasting Weight Loss
Most clinical trials indicate that the slower you lose weight, the more likely you are to actually lose FAT, rather than water or muscle tissue. Furthermore, the slower the weight loss, the less likely it will lead to weight-gain. So your weight loss will be maintained.

- Weight Loss Pills, Fad Diets & Slimming Centers
You may come across weight loss pills, fad diets or slimming centers that promise very rapid weight loss - it's tempting to buy/use them. Let's face it, everyone looking for a solution want to lose weight fast! But talk to most people who have tried these weight loss gimmicks and they'll tell you how useless they are. Truth is, weight loss takes time.

- Successful Weight Loss Means Modifying Your Diet
A weight loss pill or visits to the slimming centers won't change your eating habits - only you can do this. And this takes time. If you don't allow enough time to modify your diet and learn new diet habits, you won't lose weight and keep it off. Herbalife's meal replacement program is you key to maintaining a healthy and low calorie diet without all the hassles on reading food labels, searching for "healthy food" in the midst of [junk] food centers, or preparing healthy meals yourself.

- Weight Loss - The Difficult Issue
Losing weight is easy, it's KEEPING IT OFF that's difficult. So ask yourself this question:
Are you looking for lasting weight loss? If so, aim for slow, steady weight loss and aim to lose about 1 kg (2 pounds) per week.

So depends on how much weight you plan to lose and how discipline you are following the program, the duration you should be on the program varies from person to person.

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Is it true that if I exercise a lot and take on the ShapeWorks program, my fats will burn away faster and convert into lean muscles? Also will I weight more since muscles are heavier than fats?

There are a few parts to this question, some of which are true. First of all, the ShapeWorks program can be used to lose weight or gain weight - the difference lies in how you are consuming the products (refer to table). If you are on a weight loss schedule (replacing 2 meals per day) and does strenuous exercise, you can expect to burn more fats faster than if you do not exercise at all.

However, fats and muscles are two different type of body cells, fat cells does not "convert" into muscle cells through the process of weight loss + exercise. It's a myth that "fats will convert to muscles" in any given weight loss program. When we consume more calories that we need on a daily basis, our body will create new fat cells which store these excess energy. The ShapeWorks program, through it thermogenic properties, will help to "burn" away these extra energy (fat cells). Similarly, if you do exercise without or without the products, you are also increasing the need for energy and thus burn more fat cells.

Muscle cells do not generally get created, but just add on bulk (size) as we do certain kind of exercise that challenges it. Again, these cells are not converted or transformed from fat cells. However, if you go on a weight loss (burn fats) program AND exercise strenuously, you can expect to lose the fats AND gain muscle mass - thus many people think that a conversion took place, which is not.

Finally, if you gain the same amount of muscle bulk (through repetitive exercise) as you do with fats lost, you may weight more. This is true, but is not a bad thing since you'll still look toner and leaner. The weight (kilos) are not visible to the eyes. That's why we advise customers to measure BOTH the weight and the inches during the ShapeWorks program; this is so that you'll not be surprise why the weight may be increasing instead of decreasing! After all, you're trying to "look good" and not just "weight good".

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What should I do if I am losing weight too slowly?

Everyone has their own unique metabolism, and will lose weight in a different manner. Here are some of the factors that might influence the rate of weight loss:

1.	When you say, "I am losing weight too slowly", what do you have in mind? Do you mean today, the past week, or the past three, six, or nine months? Do you mean kilos or inches? There's a big difference.
2.	Excess weight can consist of various components: retained fluid, recently accumulated fat and fat put on in past years. Depending on the ratio of these, the rate of weight loss is different. It's relatively easy to lose fluids, recently accumulated fat is slower and old fat is much slower. Are you sure you are sticking to your progarm exactly as you are supposed to?
3.	Are you skipping some of your shakes? If you feel hungry because of this, do you start eating everything that comes your way?
4.	Are you eating in between meals without paying any attention to it? Do you "taste" the food several times while preparing meals?
5.	Do you consume snack foods while watching television?
6.	Do you drink enough water? If not, the weight loss process is slowed down very significantly. You should aim to drink at least 2 liters of water every day.
7.	Do you regularly allow yourself to eat a small chocolate bar or cake and then forgive yourself?

The problem is that you can accumulate 1000-1500 calories a day on top of your regular meal without really feeling hungry. It is difficult to lose weight without getting rid of those habits, so what you need is discipline.

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Why should I drink so much water?

Metabolism takes place in a water environment (more details in the paragraph below). That's why it is important to drink at least 4 pints (about 10 - 12 glasses) of water each day when you are using the weight loss program. Remember: if you are not drinking enough water, this may result in the following side effects: Weakness. Dizziness. Headaches. Constipation. Plateaus in the weight loss process. In extreme cases, there may be a decrease of the amount of blood in circulation and a drop in blood pressure. So drink more water.

Water plays a very important part in the weight loss process. The kidneys cannot function properly without enough water. When they do not work to capacity, some of the load is dumped onto the liver. One of the liver�s primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But if the liver has to do some of the kidney's work, it cannot work at full throttle. As a result, it metabolizes less fat and more fat remains stored in the body.

Related Article: The Role of Water in Fat Metabolism and Weight Loss

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I started losing weight, but the process has stopped. Why?

In any weight loss program involving a significant amount of weight, there will be periods when the body has to consolidate the positive changes that have happened to it, by slowing down or even stopping the weight loss process. This can happen even while you are doing your best and keeping strictly to your program. Don't worry. You just have to bear with this period while your metabolic rate is changing. This process may sometimes take up to several weeks. Keep taking your measurements and entering them into your weight loss planner. Soon you will see the results of your perseverance. You need to realize that excess weight accumulated over years and decades, cannot disappear in a couple of months. Sometimes it's a long-term project, which demands a really serious commitment, because in the end you will become slim and change your life for the better. Don't forget: you've got the best weight loss support system in the world in front of you.

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I have diarrhea or constipation after starting the program. Help!

Diarrhea is usually the result of using whole milk to mix the shake. What to do: Stop using milk and substitute fruit juices or other liquids. At the start of your program, diarrhea can be simply a result of the change in dietary habits and will be short-lived. If you simply persist with your program, you will soon find that your digestive system will adjust.

Don't worry if you start constipating after starting the program. It often happens when you make changes to your diet, especially with people inclined to constipation. What you should do is drink more water and include more fiber in your diet (whole grains, vegetables, fruit and fresh salads). If this fails, purchase a natural laxative from your pharmacy or health store. If you still find yourself suffering with constipation after trying all these methods, consult your doctor.

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Does my weight re-bounce and start gaining back once I stop the program?

With a rate of 3 - 5 kilos weight loss monthly, It may take you a few months on the program to reach your target/ideal weight. As the example in the table depicts, it'll be a mistake to stop it pre-maturely at the end of 6 months. In order for your body cells to "remember" the new weight so as not to fall-back to the old habits of eating and "way of life", you need to condition your body and mind to get use to the new weight for a period of time. Our body cells die and regenerated every 90-days cycle, it's therefore important to give some time for the old cells to be completely replaced by healthy new cells.

Know you extra weight you need to lose, find out the length of your weight-loss AND weight-maintenance program.

To lose weight, take 2 meal replacement shakes per day plus other products in the program.

To maintenance weight, cut down to 1 meal replacement shake per day plus other products in the program.

Kilos to lose	Weight Loss + Maintenance (months)
1 to 4	1 + 2
5 to 7	2 + 3
8 to 12	3 + 3
13 to 16	4 + 4
17 to 22	5 + 5
23 to 28	6 + 6
etc.	etc.

How much calories are there in 1 serving of the Formula 1 (F1) Shake Mix?

Each serving of the Formula 1 shake mix (2 heaping tablespoons) contains 90 calories. This is to be mixed with about 240ml of non-fat milk (~100 calories) or other beverage to form the shake, amounting to a total of ~200 calories per shake meal. Use this calories calculator to find out how many calories you need per day and what amount to take if you're on a weight management programme.

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How long will one canister of Formula 1 last? Is it expensive to go on the program?

One canister last 22 meals, so about 11 days if you're taking it to lose weight with 2 meal replacement per day. Or it'll last for 22 days if you're on a weight maintenance program of 1 meal replacement per day. Do you own math and you'll find how affordable it is! Note that as a meal replacement, you're actually saving some money from the usual meals to fund this weight-loss program. So who says it's expensive?

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How long will the products in each program package last? Do I need to re-order more along the way or get everything that'll last me for the duration I need to lose weight at once? Wouldn't it be expensive over the long run?

Each product within the program package contain different servings quantity and as such you may run out of certain products sooner than the other. In general, all tablets and capsules in a program pack will last for a month except for the protein shake powder.

For example, a Formula 1 (F1) shake powder canister will last about 11 days if you are on 2 meal replacement weight-loss plan. The same canister will last 22 days if you are on a maintenance plan. The multi-vitamin will last 1 whole month since the program require 3 tablets a day and it comes with 90 tablets in each container. The Cell Activator will last slightly less than a month and so on. Check the number of servings in the label of each product to determine how much you need to last for at least two weeks. Then call us to re-order or place a new order from this website a few days before it runs out.

Typically in a month time, you need to top up with Formula 1 canister mostly. If you are new to the program, start with 2 canisters to see the effect over a couple of weeks, the result you'll experience will be the huge motivating factor to move you along with the program for longer term.

Depending on which program you choose, a month supply of say the QuickStart program given the above scenario may cost you an average of $300 (QuickStart Program ~$200 + 2xF1 ~$140). It's good to know that this amount is NOT extra cost to you if you're replacing 2 meals a day. If you're already spending $10/day for 2 meals, it would already cost your $300 nonetheless. Would you like to spend the same (or perhaps a little more) each month on food that'll help you lose weight and gain a better health?

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How long can I safely continue the program?

As long as you supplement your eating plan with the ShapeWorks™ products and vitamin supplements, and you ensure an adequate fiber intake, you can continue the program as long as you need, until you achieve your weight-loss goals. This is unlike some meal-replacement products in the market. We have customers continue using the product for many years as a healthy breakfast replacement or even mid-day snacks. In the Singapore context, taking a Formula 1 (F1) shake is definitely a better option that that packet of instant noodles! After all, Herbalife products are all natural food and non-medical.

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Is Herbalife Singapore a member of the Direct Selling Association of Singapore (DSAS)?

Yes! If you wish to refer to the code of ethics, please refer to this website.

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Any tips to have a successful weight management program?

The main hurdle to cross in such a meal-replacement weight loss program is to fit this diet plan into a schedule and lifestyle you're comfortable with. The first 2 weeks of the program is most crucial to the long-term success and usually determines if you would quit or stay on. Here's a meal planner you can adopt as reference.

Also, you can't ignore your taste bugs. Try out different recipes until you find some that you absolutely like, rotate the flavours occasionally, and you'll on your way to losing weight the fun way! Who says losing weight is a pain?

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