Weight loss with HerbaLife -Losing Inches!

November 2016 Slimming down using Herbalife, tea, aloe concentrate, shakes, bars, and soups.

Meal replacement takes the guess work out of eating and drinking on the go!  In five months, the inches are coming off.  I don't need a body shaper anymore.  The muffin top is melting away. Legs and arms shrunk initially, but now, my mid-drift is finally shrinking too!

I had a body shaper on with the denim jeggings on the left picture.  I am not wearing a bodyshaper on the right picture.  The scale does not show significant weight loss, but my strength exercises build muscle and increase my range of body movement.  

Benefits include:

1) Better bladder control- less weight on the bladder.

2) More sit-down baths - getting up from the floor, bathtub, or any other low seating scenario becomes easier.

3) Bending down is no longer scary.  Tying shoestrings, painting toenails, picking up things off the floor - NO PROBLEM!

4) No seat belt extension needed for airplane flights

5) And getting on your Knees to pray - No more excuses!

HerbaLife products and fitness has improved my quality of life.  I can help you improve yours! Take the journey with me!

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My Slimming Body Secrets for Summer 2016

Slimming Secret #1:  Bodyshaper!

Finally, I no longer have a "muffin top" so the body shapers "suck" it all in comfortably. They feel great.  They look seamless. I keep a top version and a bottom version handy. I only wear the bottom body shaper with dresses. 

If you are too big for a body shaper, then you will see a muffin top or less desirable results.  If this happens, then lose some inches and try again the next month.

Slimming Secret #2:  "Protein soup" and "Mixed" vegetables as a snack!

HerbaLife soup has 16 g of protein and only requires one to add hot water. I love it along with the "Garden of Life" green powder that one adds to juice.  This combination is a great, quick, and healthy late night snack.

Slimming Secret #3: HerbaLife protein shake and either a Lean Pocket or a protein bar for breakfast!

This combination is just enough to help shrink your appetite and still feel fulfill.  It is working for me.

My HerbaLife Preference for Meal Replacement

My Shake Club closed down from my hair salon.  Now, I have to order HerbaLife and make it myself! I have tried SlimFast, Boost,  GNC, and other shake offerings, but the HerbaLife combo works the best for me.  One canister of nutrition (Formula 1 Dulce de Leche flavor). One canister of Protein.  One tea concentrate. And Vanilla Almond protein bars. This combo curves my appetite for about four hours and keeps my metabolism high without holding the restroom hostage.  It is a great fit for my lifestyle.

February 2016

Add sit-ups and other stomach/abs exercises completed on top of the bed to help improve muscle tone!

September 2015 Body Transformation Challenge Charlotte

So I paid $30 to enter this eight week contest in July 2015 where HerbaLife distributors advertised that three winners in each of the seven categories would get a payout plus one Grand Champion.   In order to collect your winnings, the September 2015 payout required winners to be present at the HerbaLife event.

So  I attended the September 2015 Payout event.

Unfortunately, only five of the seven categories had three winners.  Two of the categories only had one winner.  The BTC Committee Charlotte broke their promise. They mislead participants with false advertisement, and they emphasized a non-refundable entry fee.

In one of the categories, a husband and wife, both HerbaLife VIP's, walked away with $350 in total payout toward their one household.

In many of the categories, veteran HerbaLife distributors was walking away with $225 payouts.

The HerbaLife distributor handing out the certificates in this category pictured above actually took home the $400 Grand Champion payout plus $100 for having the most winners from his team. $500 total.

So for the rest of us who took off work, took away time from family, watched the HerbaLife distributors pay each other off and  accepted these paper certificates that did not even have our names written on them, we were blown away at this mockery of a real contest.

They should have a separate contest for non-HerbaLife distributors, and the BTC Committee should be more considerate of others' time.  I did not hear any fair accountability of how they determined the winners of the categories.  It just looked shady to me which is my opinion.

Also, I understood there to be over $3000.00 in prizes.  The payouts for the following five categories:  

• Total Body Weight Percentage Lost
• Total Body Fat Percentage Lost
• Best 40 and Older- Before/After
• Best Male - Muscle Definition
• Best Female - Body Sculpting

were

• $225 for 1st place
• $125 for 2nd place
• $70 for 3rd place.

For the following two categories: Best Male- Before/After and Best Female Before/After had only ONE winner at $200 each.

And as I mentioned before - the Grand Champion collected $400. Also, the HerbaLife distributor with the most winners was awarded $100.

By my calculations, exactly $3000.00 cash was paid out, and many of the recipients were veteran HerbaLife distributors.

The next BTC starts again soon.  You fooled me once - shame on you BTC Committee Charlotte.  You fool me twice - shame on me. This contest in my opinion is unethical, and HerbaLife should be ashamed for requiring people to be attend only to be handed a blank HerbaLife certificate.

Losing Weight while Eating Out!!!!

Tuna Salad plate from Groucho's Deli - Huntersville, NC- under $10

Salmon Hibachi with Broccoli and Steamed Rice from Sushi Star - Huntersville, NC - under $12

Grilled Seafood Combination from Pho Ginseng Vietnamese - Huntersville, NC - under $17

McDonald's - under $6- Artisan Grilled Chicken sandwich- 350 calories.

Whole Foods Groceries - Hot Bar - price based on weight.

June 2015 - I am still focused on winning at weight loss!

HerbaLife meal replacement solutions, Green Giant Steamers, and Smart Restaurant Choices can keep weight loss and/or weight maintenance on track!  Another Great check-in!

Winning at Weight Loss!

Drumroll Please.

I am back at my August 2012 weight.  Yayyyy!!!!  No more seatbelt extension for airplane travel.  I was about one inch away from buckling the regular seatbelt back in January 2015 for my California trip.  It was the first time that I ever had to ask for a seatbelt extension on a plane.  What a rude awakening to the fact that I had gained weight!

So I joined an HerbaLife two week weight loss challenge.  What a rough two weeks!  After HerbaLife shots, shakes, teas, over 10 hours of walking, lots of water, diet restrictions of pork and beef, and consuming a lot of Green Giant Steamers,  I WON the challenge!!!!

Five pounds lost.  Second place was 4.8 pounds lost.  Soooo Close!!!

Thank you Green Giant!  Many of their "Steamers" are Weight Watchers endorsed.  They taste great, and they curve my hunger.

So HerbaLife and Green Giant Steamers are helping me to win at weight loss!!!!!

On a separate note, I have worked with personal trainers over a 20 year period.  I have participated in LA Weight Loss and Weight Watchers programs over a 20 year period.  I have experienced 10 pounds a month weight loss before.  So I am not new to weight loss nor weight gain, but because I am barely 5'3" with a short torso, people are going to see my body change with every pound up or down.  I am especially proud that People magazine put a size 22 plus size model on their  June 1, 2015 edition.  Tess Holliday is 5'5" and 280 pounds according to the article.  She is also age 29 with gorgeous hair and shape.  

Plus size is finally getting some respect that is long overdue. I am happy to have experience being plus size because I got to see how invisible one can be in the real world.  I got to see the rudeness.  I got to see the disrespect.  It has been eye-opening, but in a world with so much unrest, fast mobility is going to be important as  the world continues to be at war.  I want to be ready to survive, and less weight will be faster speed.  Thanks for checking out my journey.

Losing a Notch a Month with HerbaLife Nutrition

May 1, 2015 (Four belt notches down)

Yeah baby! Those inches are coming down!  Although, my regular visits to the HerbaLife nutrition bar is not the only reason that my waist is shrinking, but it is a staple in my routine right now.

My HerbaLife coach Ana and her team at 4 Ever Nutrition offers:

• Aloe with water shot
• Aloe and hot Tea
• Warm Meal Replacement Smoothie and/or protein bar
• other HerbaLife supplements

The smoothies are usually served chilled, but that was not working for my taste buds.  I need hot tea and a warm meal.  You should also know that:

• I DO NOT take any diet pills.  
• I have embraced a lower caloric eating habit. 
• I have also incorporated more exercise at a self pace.  
• I only have one HerbaLife meal replacement session per day.  

The HerbaLife plan suggests two visits/shakes per day, but I am not focused on extreme weight loss in a short period of time.  I have had a history of working with personal trainers as well as weight management programs so I am comfortable with navigating my own weight loss journey.  

I recognize that my age is catching up with me so I am committed to a long term lifestyle change. One meal replacement shake per day is something that is a realistic fit for my lifestyle going forward.

The shakes at 4-ever Nutrition vary based on who is making the shakes. Some days I like them better than others, but I stick with it.  Some of my favorites flavors are

• (Hot) Chocolate Caramel with a Banana (bring your own banana)
• (Hot) Apple Pie (bring your own red delicious apple and have them to peel it)
• (Hot) Orange Dreamsicle
• (Hot) Pina Colada with Pineapple/Coconut fruit cup (bring your own fruit cup)
• (Hot) Cinnamon Toast Crunch

I prefer the shake to be warm versus hot.  If the shake is too hot, the taste seems to get altered.  There are plenty of meal replacement options on the market. Ana's HerbaLife location is great when you want "full service" without having to lift anything but your cup!

February 23, 2015 (Two belt notches down)