Weight Loss

We all know the statistics. They are in the news every day....There has been a rapid rise in obesity levels in developed countries in the last two decades. In 2003, in the U.K. alone, 23% of women and 21% of men were obese, with over half the population being obese or overweight. One in five 11 and 12 year olds in Scotland were obese in 2004 (www.scot.gov.uk) and the figures only continue to get worse.

What exactly is obesity, apart from a horrible word we hear so much? It is the heavy accumulation of fat in the body. It rapidly increases the risk of disease and premature death (www.netdoctor.co.uk).

Problems associated with obesity include: psychological problems and discrimination, difficulties in breathing, mobility and personal hygiene, back and knee trouble, high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, gall stones, certain types of cancer, early death.

Not everyone is obese but most of us will say we want to lose a few pounds to feel more comfortable or more confidant in our appearance. Everyone wants to look good and our role models are often extremely thin models or celebrities that are forever talking about their diets, having cosmetic surgery to lose weight and going to bed hungry. Young girls are particularly vulnerable to peer pressure and this can lead to eating disorders such as anorexia.

To lose weight healthily and safely we need to eat less junk and have a balanced diet. It is as simple as that.

Not all of us have the time to eat properly, however, and to lose weight we cut down - often eating just salad which is not enough to keep us functioning. Losing weight like this can give dramatic results but is it fat we are losing or muscle? If we do not eat enough protein our bodies will use up our muscles and other organs to get the nutrition it needs, so we lose weight but keep the fat.

Lose fat, not muscle. The danger of losing weight in this way is that our body fat level actually increases, making us even less healthy than we were.

Eat enough protein and your body will lose its fat! Eating too much red meat to increase our protein intake means we will eat more fat and too many calories. The best type of protein to eat comes from chicken, fish, and soya-based alternatives.

The ShapeWorks Programme
	The ShapeWorks programme from Herbalife is a simple, yet revolutionary way to lose weight and feel fantastic. It is based on soya protein and has been developed over the last 25 years by leading scientists and doctors in the USA. It comprises one, two or three protein shakes a day, depending on your needs.

For weight loss we recommend two shakes a day instead of 2 conventional meals - breakfast and lunch with a healthy evening meal, or breakfast and dinner with a healthy lunch. We also recommend you take one of our Multivitamin tablets three times a day, with meals. This way you are also having all of the vitamins and minerals that you need.

Making a shake is so easy. In just a few minutes you can prepare a healthy meal in a glass that contains all of the nutrients you need for good health. It is a safe and effective way to lose weight and has been used by millions of people worldwide to get in shape.

Follow the 4 steps: 1) Take 2 dessert spoons of Formula 1

2) Add 250ml of soya milk or fruit juice

3) Add your customised amount of personal protein powder

4) Shake and enjoy!

Formula 1 comes in five delicious flavours: vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, tropical fruit and capuccino. You can also mix them together for something new!

We can give you plenty of recipe ideas to keep your meals interesting. Try Strawberry Formula 1 with cranberry juice and one squeezed lemon. What about vanilla flavour with tomato soup, ground almonds and cajun powder? You can even make Formula 1 chocolate mousse for a wonderful dessert! The possibilities are endless.

Interested? Fill in our no-obligation online survey and see what Herbalife can do for you. Please take a look in our online shop and order your products to get you started today. If you are a new customer we will need to contact you before dispatching your order, to make sure you have selected the right programme and to also offer you support as you start your new healthy life.