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Tips & Advice - Part 1
Overcoming Hurdles |
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As you begin eating healthier, your body may need time to adjust. Here are some common problems that can be experienced by anyone on a weight-loss program.
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| Energy - As your body adjusts to less calories, you may feel more tired than usual. |
| Solution: Eat every meal and shake on time. Don’t skip meals, be sure you are following your program as outlined and get plenty of rest. If you need extra energy, try our Herbal Concentrate or N-R-G Tea. |
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| Hunger - Are you really hungry or just craving certain foods? Are you eating the right amount of protein for your body’s needs? |
| Solution: Be sure you are drinking the shakes and adding enough Personalized Protein Powder to support your body’s protein needs. You may also want to consider weight-loss enhancers, such as Total Control® or Snack Defense®. |
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| Digestive Upset - Do you experience mild indigestion, gasiness or bloating? |
| Solution: Herbal Aloe Drink and Aminogen® can also help your digestive system. |
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| Regularity - Do you have a change in your digestive functions? Is constipation a problem? |
| Solution: If eating foods with fiber does not solve constipation problems, try Herbalife Active Fiber Drink Mix or the 21-Day Herbal Cleansing Program. Be sure you are drinking plenty of water and Herbal Aloe Drink. |
Holidays & Special Occasions |
Many of us celebrate holidays and occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries with big meals and parties. You can still enjoy these events by using some simple strategies.
- Drink a Formula 1 shake or a Wild Berry or Peach Mango (Beverage Mix) drink before going out. It will fill you up and make it easier to resist snacking and overeating.
- At turkey dinners, choose white meat with real cranberry sauce instead of gravy. Enjoy vegetable and fruit dishes. Keep sweets and starches to a minimum.
- Drink sparkling water with lime or a glass of red wine rather than hard liquor or beer at parties.
- Plan holidays and occasions around special activities instead of elaborate meals.
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Dining Out and Traveling |
You can still have a great time and maintain your program by learning to eat smart when you eat out.
- Don’t fill up on chips or bread. If you ask, some restaurants will substitute cut-up vegetables or crudités. Ask for water or iced tea while you wait.
- Order a salad with dark lettuce, rather than iceberg lettuce. If it includes colorful raw vegetables, that’s even better. Request wine vinegar or rice vinegar instead of vinaigrettes or creamy dressings.
- Order a low-fat meat entrée, such as chicken, turkey or white fish–always broiled or baked. Eat only a standard portion and take the rest home.
- If your meal is served with potato or rice, skip that starch and double the vegetables instead.
- Order fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries or kiwi for dessert.
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Try these tips while traveling:
- Bring Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix Packets and combine with nonfat milk or plain soy milk for breakfast.
- Keep fruits, raw vegetables, ShapeWorks® Protein Bars and Roasted Soy Nuts available for snacking.
- Avoid alcohol and sodas. Ask for spicy tomato juice or water.
- Turn down complimentary snack chips and nuts. Bring a ShapeWorks® Protein Bars or Roasted Soy Nuts to tide you over.
- If you eat an airline meal, take highfat items off the plate so that they won’t tempt you.
- Avoid airport fast-food locations. Find a deli with healthy fare or enjoy a protein snack to take the edge off until you reach your destination.
- Have a bowl of fruit and a serving of scrambled egg whites or a portion of lean meat as another breakfast alternative. Stay away from high-fat meats, fried eggs, pancakes or potatoes.
- Stock up on bottled water, so you can stay away from the soft drink machine.
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