Appetite and Hunger

What can I do if I am hungry during the day

The reason for feeling hungry is either because you are not eating regularly or you are not making yourself really satisfying shakes. If you were a heavy eater before starting the program, you may feel hungry for a few weeks until your stomach adjusts to your new eating habits.

To prevent yourself feeling too hungry, here are some tips:

- Don't miss shakes.

- Be generous when making your shakes - prepare them in a blender using about 12 fl oz. of liquid (juice or low-fat milk) and add fruit or yogurt and ice.

- Add more fresh vegetables and salads to your diet - they are filling without adding many calories.

- When you feel you can't last without having something to eat, take a third shake and tablets during the day, and don't fill up on snacks and sweets.

- To help with hunger pangs and cravings, drink plenty of water and Herbal Concentrate Beverage.

- Boost your energy rather than your appetite by taking 1 Total Control tablet breakfast, lunch and dinner. You may also take a Snack Defense tablet in the morning and evening when you feel cravings.

How can I cope with feeling hungry at night?

This is a very common problem while dieting, so here are a few tips:

- Make sure you don't miss your evening shake, if you are not eating your main meal at night.

- Take 2 Snack Defense tablets after your evening meal.

- Drink plenty of water during the day.

- If you are unbearably tempted to eat late at night, have a half-sized shake. You will find it easily digestible and it will stop you from binge eating.

Health Problems

Should I consult my doctor before starting the program

It is suggested that you should consult a doctor before starting any diet. If you would like to ask your doctor about our products, we suggest you take them to the doctor, so that he can read the list of ingrediants and express his opinions.

What can I do if I find it difficult to take tablets?

Some people find it difficult to swallow the tablets at first. Try swallowing a tablet mixed with a spoonful of liquid such as your shake or yogurt. Usually the problem will disappear in your perservere but, if all else fails, you can crush the tablets into a powder form and mix them with your shake.

Is the program safe for diabetics to use?

The products are quite safe for diabetics as long as they are under the supervision of a doctor for their diabetes. We have lots of diabetics using the program and many doctors who recommend the progrm for their diabetic patients.

Is the program safe for use by pregnant or lactating women?

Yes, our nutrition products are certainly safe for use during pregnancy but it is not advisable for pregnant women to lose weight during pregnancy. The notice on the Formula 1 label concerning pregnant and lactating women consulting their physicians before using their products is a result of a concern that pregnant women not be on a weight loss program during pregnancy. Formula 1 is part of our weight management product line, and, therefore, can be used for weight loss, weight gain or just nutritional supplementation.

Pregnancy is a time when the focus should be on the health of the mother and the health of the baby. Prenatal vitamins and a healthy diet are an extremely important basis of prenatal care.

Herbalife nutrition products (including Formulas 1,2, and Cell Activator) and the targeted nutrition producst are not only safe for use during pregnancy, but are used by many pregnant women around the world as a source of great, healthy, nutritional supplementation in addition to a healthy diet.

We do not recommend the use of Total Control and Herbal Concentrate Beverage during pregnancy again primarily because we do not recommend a weight loss program during pregnancy.

Can people who suffer lactose intolerance use this program?

Herbalife products are lactose-free with the exception of one of the Formula 1 shakes (tropical fruit). The other flavors are lactose-free. The protein source is soy protein isolate. If you suffer from lactose intolerance don't mix your shake with milk or dairy products, or substitute lactose-free milk.

How much salt or sodium is in the products?

The amount of sodium or salt in the Herbalife producst is extremely low. There is a very small amount, added to the Nutritional Protein Drink Mix to enhance its flavor. When following the recommended Herbalife plan, your intake of sodium is well within healthful standards.