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Post by jovifan on Apr 20, 2016 1:16:44 GMT
Curious what you thought of it. I did the initial weigh in and measurements to help a coworker out, who is just starting out. I did buy the 3 day trial, figuring it was worth a shot.
It wasn't shared how much this is going to be after the 3 day. I know some people who have had great success. Anyone else?
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Post by rst on Apr 20, 2016 1:19:16 GMT
I had relatives selling it way back when it was new. They raved about it. They have all gained weight back, and several of them believe the products messed up their metabolisms. I personally avoid it.
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Post by dreamer on Apr 20, 2016 4:29:17 GMT
It gave me serious heart palpitations.
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Post by its me mg on Apr 20, 2016 5:20:14 GMT
i think its gimicky. of course if you stop eating like crap and replace your meals with shakes you'll get some weight loss. that being said i can't tell you how many people i see with their "ask me about herbalife" buttons but they're eating cheeseburgers and wings and nachos.
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Post by jovifan on Apr 20, 2016 11:03:14 GMT
i think its gimicky. of course if you stop eating like crap and replace your meals with shakes you'll get some weight loss. that being said i can't tell you how many people i see with their "ask me about herbalife" buttons but they're eating cheeseburgers and wings and nachos. Lol |
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Post by jovifan on Apr 20, 2016 11:10:44 GMT
It gave me serious heart palpitations. Yikes! I think I'll do the 3 day to appease my friend and call it a day. I want something long lasting not a program where I stop it and gain it back. I've also done advocare which seems more long term doable |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 11:35:04 GMT
I honestly believe any of these "programs" that you have to buy through a coach or representative are gimmicks. They're just another direct sales company.
My mom bought some from her neighbor. It didn't do jack shit for her. The neighbor doesn't sell it anymore I believe. The last time I saw her, she had gained weight.
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 20, 2016 11:35:47 GMT
IMO, Herbalife, shakes, etc. are something I've steered clear of in my weight loss journey. I want something sustainable over the rest of my life that doesn't make me committed to buying a meal plan or shakes, etc. Many of those plans/programs require exercise and/or a change in diet as well as using their products. Well, if you're going to change your diet and exercise, you don't NEED those other things. I've lost almost 140 lbs and I haven't used any programs like that. I ate less and exercised. Most recently, I started following more of the whole food eating plan...I stick to as many whole foods as I can and end up with probably a 80/20 split (80% of my diet whole foods and 20% processed).
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 20, 2016 11:52:26 GMT
I know a few people who have done it but we're not successful in the long term. I'm usually pretty skeptical about things like that but a friend just posted about her success with Isagenix the other day and it was tempting to not give it a try. I most likely won't (for a variety of reasons, though). Either way, you have to make long term chances to have long term success.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Apr 20, 2016 12:35:59 GMT
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Post by jovifan on Apr 20, 2016 13:36:34 GMT
Haha
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Post by Katie on Apr 20, 2016 16:47:47 GMT
Disgusting, expensive, and gimmicky. Run and don't look back!!
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Post by peasapie on Apr 20, 2016 17:06:54 GMT
IMO, Herbalife, shakes, etc. are something I've steered clear of in my weight loss journey. I want something sustainable over the rest of my life that doesn't make me committed to buying a meal plan or shakes, etc. Many of those plans/programs require exercise and/or a change in diet as well as using their products. Well, if you're going to change your diet and exercise, you don't NEED those other things. I've lost almost 140 lbs and I haven't used any programs like that. I ate less and exercised. Most recently, I started following more of the whole food eating plan...I stick to as many whole foods as I can and end up with probably a 80/20 split (80% of my diet whole foods and 20% processed). You're looking great, by the way. So inspiring. |
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Post by mommaho on Apr 20, 2016 18:40:53 GMT
Nice that you helped out your friend but I agree with everyone else, stop at the 3 day. I had the heart issue also, talked to the 'counselor' about it and she just tried to intimidate me by saying well you have to expect some type of change don't you, you are overweight.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 20, 2016 20:50:14 GMT
One of the moms from my school in Japan tried to get me to sign up. She said her son had been taking their vitamins for a couple of months and his skin had cleared up significantly. He had "atopi" which I think is a form of eczema. His skin went from scaly and I mean worse than a fish to much better in about 3 months. The mother was amazed. I only saw it 2nd hand as his teacher. He looked so much better so quickly. I don't know anything about for diet/weight loss. I just know how Yuta's skin looked and it looked great!
When you teach little Japanese kids, there is a tendency for them to climb all over you.
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Post by M in Carolina on Apr 20, 2016 21:21:05 GMT
I have a friend on Isagenix. She's lost a lot of weight and looks great--but she's cut out junk food and is exercising. So of course she's losing weight.
I do know that protein shakes help people, but I'm just not a fan of the strong arm tactics and multi level marketing.
I did do Medical Weight Loss--there's lists of foods to eat each day, and a few prepackaged products--"dessert bars", pasta, etc. What was important about that diet was that I was eating a lot more than I usually did. You had to eat so many servings of fruit and vegetables every day along with lean protein. It's my favourite diet plan I've done. The products were actually quite good--I would use the pasta to make beef taco mac and cheese with sauteed tomatoes and red peppers.
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 20, 2016 22:55:13 GMT
IMO, Herbalife, shakes, etc. are something I've steered clear of in my weight loss journey. I want something sustainable over the rest of my life that doesn't make me committed to buying a meal plan or shakes, etc. Many of those plans/programs require exercise and/or a change in diet as well as using their products. Well, if you're going to change your diet and exercise, you don't NEED those other things. I've lost almost 140 lbs and I haven't used any programs like that. I ate less and exercised. Most recently, I started following more of the whole food eating plan...I stick to as many whole foods as I can and end up with probably a 80/20 split (80% of my diet whole foods and 20% processed). You're looking great, by the way. So inspiring. Awwww, thank you.  |
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