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Lose the weight and lose the aches and pains

January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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chronic pain herbalifeBeing at the right weight is not only about looking good. Too many people believe that this is the only reason to lose weight and they convince themselves that their obesity is okay. They don’t understand the hidden costs of obesity. While it is great to look good by being thin, there are much bigger and more important reasons for you to keep any unwanted fat off of your body.

Gaining weight can cause you to lose motivation and drive to exercise and when this happens, aches and pains set in

Research has shown that people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from lower back pain and other types of aches and pains. This obviously does not include people who become sore due to exercise related injuries.

Overweight people are generally less active than their slimmer counterparts and are therefore more prone to suffering from aches and pains.

The good news is that you can decide today make some life changing decisions that will improve the quality of your life forever.

Step one is to make the decision that you have had enough of your weight and all the downsides associated with being overweight. For less than a pack of cigarettes a day you can lose all your weight while still enjoying all your favorite foods. The Herbalife program is designed to make you consume less calories while getting more and better nutrition than you ever were before you started on the program.

You can then start walking for 10 minutes 2-3 times a week to get your body used to exercising or consider getting the whole family involved. Yes the first 3 months will be tough, however the results will be worth it. You will begin to look and feel younger. Your joints and muscles will thank you as they begin to do things that previously could not be done.

Even more importantly, your organs will benefit immensely be making these lifestyle changes. You organs take an immense amount of strain when you are overweight. Make 2013 the year that you claim your life back. You owe it to yourself to live a long quality life.

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Don’t rush to medicine cabinet for every little complaint

November 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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natural remediesI do, and I suggest you do all can to avoid taking medication unnecessarily. I am not promoting stopping prescription chronic medication, but I am suggesting that you look for alternatives to deal with day-to-day issues that make you reach for over-the-counter drugs.

Here are some natural alternatives that will help when you…

Can’t sleep

Many people simply pop a sleeping pill if they cannot sleep. The problem is that sleeping pills are bad for you. Rather grab a book, watch some TV and indulge yourself to a cup of hot milk with honey. Sure you may be tired for a day or two, but at least your body will be healthy.

You must also get out of bed at the same time each morning. This will help to make you tired and will get you sleeping earlier at night. Yes, you are practicing a form of sleep deprivation, but this is far less harmful than taking drugs to force you to sleep. Have you noticed how groggy you are in the morning after taking sleeping tablets?

If you still feel you need something to help you sleep, try Herbalife’s Tang Kuei. This is made from ancient herbs used by the Chinese to treat many conditions including helping people to unwind.

…are tired during the day

You might also want to look at how you spend your day and what your energy levels are like during the day.

If you are lethargic during the day, you need to increase your energy levels so that you get busy. This will cause you to be tired come evening time and you will naturally want to sleep earlier. Consider these sustained energy tips to keep you going throughout the day so that you spend enough energy. Do not take this product after 15h00 as you will struggle to sleep.

…feel constipated and bloated

Constipation is not something that people like to discuss, however many people have to endure it every day. This can happen due to a sluggish colon caused by multiple factors.

Some are caused by the very medications you use; dehydration, a too sedentary lifestyle, dehydration and insufficient fiber in your diet.

When this happens, waste stays in your system instead of passing through. Not only is it uncomfortable, but the toxins can lead to bad skin at best and other terrible conditions at worst.

You need to explore natural ways to improve your fibre intake instead of using laxatives and home remedies like bicarb or epsom salts. Using laxatives (even natural ones) long term will cause you to become dependent and that is not good.

Start by drinking two glasses of water on waking up and before breakfast. Water softens the stool, thereby allowing it to pass through your system more easily.

Bananas and apples are rich in fiber and will help you to go easier, making them a great addition to your healthy breakfast. Other options include taking Herbalife’s Fiber & Herb tablets and Herbalife’s Aloe concentrate. Both these products promote good digestive health and are natural products.

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Preparation: Start Fighting The Festive Flab Now!

October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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festive flab herbalifeThe festive season has officially started and if you’re not already fully booked for parties every weekend, take this time to prepare. The inevitable liver bashing is about to begin.

During the festive season, Americans pick up an average of 1lbs and it’s no different elsewhere in the world

This is not such a big problem – except, they usually never lose it. The good news is that with a little discipline and clever partying, you can enjoy your Christmas and still come out with your health and weight intact on January 01, 2013.

Here are some important health tips for the festive season

  • Alcohol and empty stomachs do not go together

Never drink alcohol if you have not eaten any food as this will only get you drunk quicker and your liver and body will take a hammering. Combine protein and carbs prior to going out and drinking booze. A cheese sandwich is ideal for this purpose. Drink a big glass of water before retiring to bed as this will keep dehydration to a minimum. Some nutritional experts believe that milk thistle breaks down alcohol, it won’t hurt you to take some during the festive season.

  • Avoid bacon and eggs the morning after

While we have been programmed to believe that eggs and bacon are good for hangovers, this is not really the case. All that fat only serves to place strain on your already overworked liver. Look for foods and beverages that are high in vitamins C & B such as berries, orange juice, muesli or oats.

Stay away from coffee and other caffeine containing products as caffeine taxes the liver excessively too. Rooibos and herbal teas are much better as they will help you to rehydrate with minimum fuss to your liver. Both of these beverages are rich in antioxidants and will help your body to expunge harmful toxins.

[Learn more about drink replacements]

Mild exercise will get the blood flowing, endorphins awake and strengthen your immune system. Your metabolism increases and this will help to get rid of excess calories that you consume during this period. Try to exercise regularly during the festive period.

Minimize the Festive Damage Easily

If you are serious about partying and keeping the fat off, you should embrace the Herbalife weight management program.

herbalife festive flab

 

  • The fiber will keep you regular and satiated while the aloe concentrate will keep you detoxed each day.
  • Replace tea & coffee with the Herbal Thermojetics beverage.
  • Our Lipobond tablets are an absolute must as these tablets remove much of the bad fats out of the foods that you will be eating during this time. Lipobond also aids your digestive system in breaking down heavy foods. They are an absolute must for people who eat a traditional western diet over Christmas time. It aids good blood supply and helps you to curb your appetite. Take 1 tablet three times daily before eating.
Check out how to curb cravings this holiday season.

So there you have it, with Herbalife, you can have your cake and eat it too!

 

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Weight loss: 9 Old wive’s tales that work

October 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
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weight loss tipsIt is highly likely that you do know the secret to permanent weight loss. Yup: eat less, exercise more and you are home and dry. Oh! and don’t forget the 2 liters of water every day.

Question: Why then, does everyone not experience permanent weight loss?

Answer: They go about it all the wrong way. Most people care only how good they look, they are not too concerned about how they feel.

Here is a little secret, if you feel good, you will do (think achieve) good. This principle applies to most things in life and especially to permanent weight loss.

It is vital that your body is healthy if permanent weight loss is your goal

Many of the celebrity diets don’t work simply because they focus on making you thinner and not necessarily in a healthy way. Here is another secret, you will not experience permanent weight loss unless you are healthy on the inside.

More than 85 million people have lost weight on Herbalife purely due to the good nutrition that it provides and promotes. Herbalife works because the products focus on getting customers healthy on the inside. Many other weight loss programs focus on burning fat, restricting appetite and contain harmful ingredients which are bad for you. A program with one super fruit will not do the trick.

Here are the secrets to permanent weight loss:

1) You will need some discipline, it is a lack of discipline that got you here in the first place.

2) Be realistic: How long did it take to gain your weight? Yes you will lose 80 kg, but it will take time, dedication and discipline. It is about consistency,  not a one-month-wonder hit. Don’t use any weight loss program just to kick start your weight loss efforts. Kick starting does not work, a lifestyle change works.

3) Exercising will speed up the weight loss process however it is not the be all and end all of weight loss. Fewer calories and healthy eating will get you there albeit a little slower.

4) Water is vital for permanent weight loss as it clears your cells of unwanted toxins that keep the fat in your body. Drink at least 2 liters per day. Herbal Aloe Concentrate makes plain water much more palatable.

5) People who lack proper  nutrition tend to be overweight, feel poorly and miserable, if not down-right depressed. They usually (if not always) struggle to achieve permanent weight loss.

6) If your weight loss efforts include a gym subscription, you will usually want an experienced  personal trainer to guide you. This comes at a cost to you.  The good news is that Herbalife provides you with your own personal weight loss coach free of charge! Your distributor has used the products, knows how they work and will ensure that you get results. (This service is not available with weight loss products purchased from stores!)

Lizette dropped almost 4 jean sizes and I dropped 3 trouser sizes on the Herbalife weight loss program and undergo ongoing training in nutrition, healthy eating and Herbalife’s range of weight loss, sport and targeted nutritional products.Your Herbalife distributor gets paid to ensure that you achieve your weight loss goals.

7) Slowly, slowly catch a monkey. It took you years to gain the weight, so be real with your weight loss expectations. If it takes you two years to drop 50 kg, great! It took you many more years to pick it up.

8) Ensure that you eat a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups. Do not avoid any of your favorite or so-called “fattening” foods. [See why low-fat is nothing but a commercial myth]

Herbalife shakes provides you with all the nutrients that you need for 2 meals daily on the weight management program. You should capitalize on this by eating a balanced meal for your third meal of the day. Snacking is allowed in moderation – here are some healthy (and low calorie, delicious)  snack alternatives.

9) You weren’t obsessing about gaining the weight so don’t obsess about losing it. Embrace a lifestyle change so that you enjoy permanent weight loss.

Finally, enjoy the experience. Find out how skinny people live and copy their success. Find ways to have fun while enjoying your weight loss journey. Life is a journey not a destination and you should celebrate each weight loss milestone along the way.

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Weight Loss Step-by-Step: How to make sure that you do lose weight

September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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weight lossBefore accepting  weight loss defeat, you must make sure that you are doing everything possible to lose the weight. Too many people have lived with poor food choices that simply fill their bodies with toxins and empty calories. The problem with this is that their bodies will store up fat and not lose weight.

Weight Loss Step-by-Step: Step 1

You need to assess the quality of food that you consume daily.

[Budgeting your daily calories to allow for the odd treat]

Weight Loss Step-by-Step:  Step 2

The next step is to gauge how much food you eat everyday. Eating poor food choices lends itself to your body craving all the wrong stuff as your body is not getting the right nutrition.  People who change their eating habits have noticed that they crave less junk and are satiated on less food. If you are a male, you need about 1800 calories a day to lose weight and 1200 if you are a female.  Make sure that you get the best value for calories when you choose meals to eat. It is very easy to consume more calories without even realizing it.

Weight Loss Step-by-Step: Step 3

Overeating will cause you to experience gas, bloating and constipation, so keep an eye on the calorie count. The best way to curb unnecessary snacking is to start the day with a healthy breakfast. A protein enriched breakfast will help you to stay away from snacking on empty calories such as sweets and pastries. If you do need to snack, rather opt for a piece of fruit or a carrot. Both will satisfy your hunger and are low in calories. Don’t eat after 20h00 as this is when your digestive system starts to slow down and food gets stored as fat.

[Tips for responsible snacking]

Weight Loss Step-by-Step: Step 4

Exercising is a great way to keep away from food, and it increases your metabolic rate. It increases the flow of oxygen to your organs and keeps you healthy. People who exercise are less likely to feel hungry at inopportune times. You will get rid of toxins with exercise, and this helps to expunge toxins from your body. Remember, toxins slow your body’s ability to lose weight.

If you heed this advice, you stand a much better chance of achieving your goal weight.

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