Many people have a particular part of their body in mind when they wish to lose fat but did you know that carrying excess fat around the stomach or tummy area is riskier than extra fat carried around the bottom or thighs? Men in particular and €˜Apple’ shaped women can tend to carry excess fat around the tummy area which is linked to a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart problems. The good news is that you can lose this fat by making sustainable changes to your lifestyle, such as eating less and moving more. Along the way you can keep track of your progress using wellness evaluation by your Herbalife Wellness Coach.
Losing weight is a journey, one that requires a lifestyle change and patience. But no matter how long your personal journey, you’ll have the support from your Herbalife Wellness Coach who will be able to advise the necessary actions you need to take to make a positive change.
Every kilogram of fat is equivalent to 7700 calories so a reduction of at least 500 calories a day will result in a steady sustainable loss of 0.5-1kg a week. For most women, this means an intake of about 1200kcals and for men about 1800kcals but varies depending on build and exercise.
If your BMI is in the normal range but you wish for example to have slimmer thighs etc. you may need to take a slightly different approach. You may not need to reduce your calorie intake but it’s never a bad idea to overhaul your diet and make sure you are eating healthily. Also focus on taking regular aerobic exercise and twin this with specific exercises to tone those specific areas. Again, your Wellness Coach can advise.
Product Programme
The plan outlined below shows how the core programme works. However everyone is an individual so your Herbalife Wellness Coach will work with you find something that works for you.
Core Nutrition
x2 Herbalife Formula 1 Shake a day
For weight loss: Herbalife Formula 1 is a delicious healthy meal replacement that provides an excellent balance of high quality protein from milk and soy and essential micronutrients. Replacing TWO meals a day with Herbalife F1 shakes as part of an energy restricted diet is the foundation of this weight loss programme. Herbalife F1 shakes have helped people all across the globe reach their weight-loss goals.
Underpinned by science: Clinical studies show that daily use of meal replacement shakes as part of a calorie restricted diet is proven effective for managing weight, along with moderate exercise.
They are quick to whip up and are a convenient healthy alternative to a high-calorie breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Healthy Lunch or Dinner
Your third meal can be one of your choosing but aim to make it healthy. We know the first week can be difficult. Try to plan what you will eat for the next week. It’s key to avoiding high calorie snacks/takeaways when you are low on time or too tired to cook.
For weight maintenance: If you wish to maintain a healthy body weight after weight loss you should replace ONE meal per day with a Formula 1 meal replacement shake or protein bar. Aim to have two regular healthy meals per day as well as nutritious snacks.
Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack
A regular meal pattern including a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack can help keep hunger pangs at bay. Planning in advance which snacks you are to eat can help to keep you from reaching for high calories treats.
- Choose one of the following for a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack if you are on 1200 kcals per day.
- Choose two of the following for a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack if you are on 1800 kcals per day.
Protein bars
Herbalife Protein Bars are a delicious high protein healthy snack. With approximately 140 calories*, each Herbalife Protein Bar contains almost 10g of high quality dairy protein, which can help build lean body mass. Increasing your body’s lean body mass can contribute to an increased metabolic rate.
At approx 140 kcal per bar, this is less than many conventional chocolate bars.
They also have a balanced combination of 10g of protein and 15g of carbohydrate.
Other snacks
Most standard servings of fruits and vegetables contain about 100kcals or less e.g. single apple, orange, medium banana. Don’t forget to aim for your 5 a day as part of your new healthier lifestyle.
Fluids
Aim to drink at least two litres of fluid per day or even more if you are exercising. Choose low calorie drinks keeping caffeine intake to a minimum.
Water, Aloe and Tea
Why not try Herbal Aloe Concentrate. Made from the Aloe leaf it is a refreshing drink which contains Aloe Vera juice to give water a refreshing citrus twist.
Contains 40% Aloe Vera juice derived from the Aloe Vera leaf.
Added to water, Herbal Aloe Concentrate provides a refreshing taste which may help you to drink more water thus helping you to achieve the required fluid intake of 2 litres per day.