The truth about Herbalife!

Since I began my journey 2.5 years ago, I have had so many questions and comments about my lifestyle, some good & some bad. There are so many things about diets and shakes and nutrition, workouts etc. ugh what do you believe? So I am going to summarize my journey on all things Herbalife, and diets



**my opinion, I am not a professional**

Let’s begin with what has been my most challenged tool, Herbalife.  I will tell you the actual truth about the product. The truth about Herbalife is that it tastes really, really good. I used shakes as a part of my nutrition long before I found Herbalife. I tried them all (isoflex which is my second favorite, vega etc). But Herbalife definitely has the smoothest taste and I enjoy it. What I love about it is that all I need to add is water and ice, whereas the other proteins I used I had to add berries, or yogurt or whatever. They were also gritty. Herbalife shakes as part of a nutrition plan work. But that’s the key isn’t it, part of a plan. Herbalife is not a secret to weight loss, energy or muscle gain, like anything it is a tool a piece of the puzzle. What I hate is that some people promote the product as the holy grail because they sell it. 




It isn’t. 

You will not lose weight by simply drinking a protein shake no matter how good it tastes. But if you get yourself a good plan and you like using shakes as a part of the plan then I recommend Herbalife because its yummy!!  So here is what I think, anything you decide to do, be it weight watchers, jenny craig, keto , whatever as long as you stick to it, it will work. Any diet will work as long as you stick to it. Question is, will you be able to sustain it?


I was lucky to have a phenomenal coach (Sonya Fernandez) who not only taught me about food but also supported me and my research into my nutrition journey. I also had the support of an OUTSTANDING nutritionist (Naureen Hunani nutrition) who helped me develop a nutrition plan that worked for my body and medical conditions.  


Bottom line is food is key! 


I love the shakes as part of my plan, but I eat delicious healthy food.  I have lost all in all about 85lbs (depending on the holiday) 


It’s the new year and many of us have made resolutions, I urge you to consider this. Whatever you decide to follow, whatever program make sure you have balance. Use your tools (shakes or whatever) use your programs, points and plans with a sustainable mindset. The long-term goal is health and sustainability. I have kept the weight off for 2 years and I am proud of that fact, it was only possible because I have a good support system and I learned form my mistakes.


Oh, and I made many, many mistakes, I didn’t eat enough for my exercise level, I was doing too much intense cardio and not enough weights. Ended up having long term damage for that. But with time and learning I am on the road to recovery. But guess what? Even though I have not been able to work out for 6 months I have not gained back the weight and that is because I learned to eat well, and I enjoy shakes as a part of it.


So, I guess what I am trying to say, is no matter what you decide to do as a eating style people will judge and make comments but as long as you do it healthy, balanced and sustainable who cares what they say. You do you and if you ever want a buddy, message me we can always support each other, exchange ideas and get healthy!



You got this!