Herbalife

[poundpuppiesrock]

Has anyone ever tried Herbalife? I am really thinking about using it. I am 6' tall and not over weight, but would like to lose 15 lbs. I am already used to eating one meal a day, so the the supplements should not be a problem. I know several people who swear by it, but I want more opinions. I'm just curious if it works and what others experiences were/are. Thanks in advance.

 

[poundpuppiesrock]

Their is nobody out here on the forums who have tried this? Please...I really want opinions.

 

[Cat_in_the_Playground]

Has anyone ever tried Herbalife? I am really thinking about using it. I am 6' tall and not over weight, but would like to lose 15 lbs. I am already used to eating one meal a day, so the the supplements should not be a problem. I know several people who swear by it, but I want more opinions. I'm just curious if it works and what others experiences were/are. Thanks in advance.

I would steer clear of this product. I have never used it and never would. First, I think it is a scam. It is a multi-level marketing product (basically a legal pyramid scheme). People try to get others to sell the product and they make money off the sales of the people they signed up to sell the product. Second, this product was banned in many US states because some of the herbs contained ephadrine alkaloids (ephedra has since been banned by the FDA). Several lawsuits were filed against the company claiming that their product caused the death or disability of some of its users. I haven't seen any claims that it caused stroke, heart attack or other medical problems since they removed the ephedra. The reason it worked is that ephedra is a stimulant and that is what appetite suppressants are. I haven't really seen this product around since it got all the bad press, was banned (before ephedra was removed) and since its reformulation. Before that, they used to have kiosks in every mall selling the stuff.

I just don't trust it. I wouldn't trust any advertised "miracle" diet or pill. The only way to lose weight and keep it off is with a healthy diet and exercise.

You said you are only eating one meal per day? That is not healthy and can prevent you from losing weight. When the body doesn't get enough calories, it goes into starvation mode and when you do feed your body, it tries to hold on to everything, not knowing when the next meal will come or if it will have enough calories and be balanced.

My recommendation would be to ask your PCP MD to refer you to a certified nutritionist. If you don't have the discipline for exercise, hire a personal trainer (no harm in admitting that - I know I don't have the discipline). Or, find a friend and workout together - that way you are accountable to another person. Those would be far better ways to spend your hard earned $ and be healthier for it.

Good luck!

 

[poundpuppiesrock]

Thanks for the info, I'm not looking into selling it or becoming a distributor. Just looking for opinions, which I very much appreciate yours.

 

[firefox335]

Herbalife is a fortune 500 company that is currently traded on the NYSE. I cannot say anything bad about the actual product. I used it for about 3 weeks. I didn't lose any weight, but I wasn't looking to anyway. My problem with them stems from the multi-level marketing aspect. If you have heard any ads on the radio for "incomeathome.com", well surprise. That's Herbalife. I was in desperate straits a while back and got suckered in. Now I don't want to hear about how big of a sucker I was. Remember Big tobacco all suckered us at one point. But I paid 30+ dollars for information about the program. I was sent the info and offered a position as a retail distributor (for a measly $300.) I called and talked to my "coach." I made it clear in no uncertain terms that I was broke and had absolutely no money to invest. I then asked if after paying the $300, if there would be any more financial commitment. (I had assumed it was a drop-ship, and that all I would have to do is maintain a website and deal with paperwork. I wasn't looking to get rich, just make the equivalent of part time minimum wage.) I was assured that no more money would be required of me except for a $30 yearly membership fee. To make a long story short, I then find out after paying my $300, that I would be required to maintain my own stock of products (thousands of dollars worth) and I would be responsible for my own advertising. There was a suggestion in the DVD that came with the program that I have my own flyers printed up. I used to work at Kinko's (FedEx Office) and I can tell you with certainty that the quantities that were mentioned would have cost several hundred dollars. Not to mention several hundred more in postage.

So yes, Herbalife took me for a ride. I'm sure the program does work for some people that have several thousands of dollars to invest, but If anybody is thinking about getting into it for the money... don't.

 

[poundpuppiesrock]

Herbalife is a fortune 500 company that is currently traded on the NYSE. I cannot say anything bad about the actual product. I used it for about 3 weeks. I didn't lose any weight, but I wasn't looking to anyway. My problem with them stems from the multi-level marketing aspect. If you have heard any ads on the radio for "incomeathome.com", well surprise. That's Herbalife. I was in desperate straits a while back and got suckered in. Now I don't want to hear about how big of a sucker I was. Remember Big Tobacco all suckered us at one point. But I paid 30+ dollars for information about the program. I was sent the info and offered a position as a retail distributor (for a measly $300.) I called and talked to my "coach." I made it clear in no uncertain terms that I was broke and had absolutely no money to invest. I then asked if after paying the $300, if there would be any more financial commitment. (I had assumed it was a drop-ship, and that all I would have to do is maintain a website and deal with paperwork. I wasn't looking to get rich, just make the equivalent of part time minimum wage.) I was assured that no more money would be required of me except for a $30 yearly membership fee. To make a long story short, I then find out after paying my $300, that I would be required to maintain my own stock of products (thousands of dollars worth) and I would be responsible for my own advertising. There was a suggestion in the DVD that came with the program that I have my own flyers printed up. I used to work at Kinko's (FedEx Office) and I can tell you with certainty that the quantities that were mentioned would have cost several hundred dollars. Not to mention several hundred more in postage.

So yes, Herbalife took me for a ride. I'm sure the program does work for some people that have several thousands of dollars to invest, but If anybody is thinking about getting into it for the money... don't.

Thank you for the info...I do NOT want to become a distributor or sell the product. I am already a consultant for Beauti Control (which has been great by the way). Just wanting info from peoples experiences who consumed the products. Did it work, any side effects, etc?

 

[firefox335]

Thank you for the info...I do NOT want to become a distributor or sell the product. I am already a consultant for Beauti Control (which has been great by the way). Just wanting info from peoples experiences who consumed the products. Did it work, any side effects, etc?

A much better method is the time-tested combination of proper diet and exercise.

 

[Cat_in_the_Playground]

A much better method is the time-tested combination of proper diet and exercise.

True, true, true.

Most important in weight loss is calorie intake. Have you ever done a food journal? It makes you very conscious of every tiny thing you put into your mouth. You might find that you are consuming a lot more calories than you think you are. There are some great apps that make this very easy if you have a smart phone. If not, many are available on the web.

I came across an article today that says that the amount of weight a person loses on the different high protien/low carb/low fat diets do not differ significantly. What was most important was the amount of calories the person consumed. At the end of this article is a study done by a professor about his "Twinkie diet." He ate primarily Hostess sweets for 30 days and lost weight. How? He limited his calorie intake to 1,800 calories/day. Not that he recommends consuming Little Debbie's as a healthy way to lose weight, but that the number of calories consumed is more important than where the calories come from.

Couple limiting calories with exercise, and that is the recipe for successful weight loss.

NCPAD:Your Writes: High Protein? Low Fat? How Do I Know Which One?