Your Herbalife Newsletter
January 2013

‘Thought for the day!’

The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes!

- Frank Lloyd Wright -

8 Ways to Stick to Your Weight-Loss Programme

You can do it – we’ll show you how

The type of diet plan you choose has less to do with weight loss than the act of sticking to it.  While this may seem like a no-brainer, many of us who start January zealously committed to getting fit, crash hard in February. I know it’s much easier said than done so to help you break out of this oh-so-vicious cycle, here are some effective ways to overcome common diet pitfalls so you can keep your goals and look great.

Remember you’re in charge – “Losing weight isn’t about cheesecake; it’s about feeling like you can control your body and your life.”  Many people use food as an “I deserve this” treat, but then feel worse later when they can’t fit into their clothes. But you don’t have to feel bad anymore. You dictate what goes in your mouth. You have the power to change!!

Get good support – We all have those “bad influence” friends who tell us we look fine just as we are, then coax us into splitting a dessert that we didn’t even want!  It’s imperative to surround yourself with people who respect your goal.  Get a diet buddy who will encourage you and help keep you in line.

Set a goal – Once you have set a goal, it’s easier to create a plan and strategy to achieve that goal.  So if you want to lose 10 kg’s, you can base your meals around that goal accordingly.  Be realistic with your goal.  Visualize yourself at this ideal weight in detail; what it’ll feel like and the clothes you’ll get to wear. It’s a great incentive.

Start small – Want to increase your fruit and veggie intake and cut out all junk food? Don’t try to go cold turkey.  Set a few new rules each week and create a list of No’s.  Throughout, keep a list of what you are eating.  This will make you more mindful about your choices and help you spot potential problem areas.

Get over your excuses – If you knew you’d get R50 000 for sticking to your diet for one day, wouldn’t you do it?  So, if you know you have a big work dinner coming up, stick to your eating plan religiously you’ll feel better for it.

Make yourself accountable – So you slipped and ate half a box of chocolates. What now??  When you break a promise, confess it to someone else, it keeps you honest.  Verbalizing it makes it real and harder to sweep under the rug.

No feeling bad – If you have fallen off track, don’t waste time feeling bad about it.  It’s just a diversion to keep you unmotivated and off target.  Feeling guilty can make you depressed, which can make you crave comfort food.  Instead, acknowledge you went astray, and get back on the wagon.  This is much more empowering and less dramatic.

Know it’s not about dieting, but about keeping a promise to yourself – Making promises to yourself and keeping them is the foundation for having what you want in every area of your life.  Improving your health energizes your confidence and understanding that you can do well for yourself.  And that self-confidence is worth all the junk food in the world.

Follow my programme for optimum weight loss:

BREAKFAST / LUNCH

250ml water / soy milk into blender,

Add 2 slightly heaped tablespoons (spoon provided) Vanilla Shake Powder

Add 1 teaspoon Protein Powder (extra Protein)

Add ½ cup frozen Berries or your favourite fruit (excluding bananas)

(Frozen berries available from Woolworths, Pick ‘n Pay or Spar)

Or

Add 2 slightly heaped Tblsp Vanilla Shake to ½ fruit juice or yoghurt

(i.e. Orange juice or your favourite juice) and ½ water

And add 2 – 3 ice cubes

Or

Add 2 slightly heaped Tblsp Vanilla Shake to 250 ml liquid

(or ½ Juice & ½ water or yoghurt)

Add a few pieces of your favourite fruit

Add a few ice cubes and make a delicious smoothie.

Enjoy!!

10am & 3pm SNACK

At 10 am enjoy a snack (which must include a protein)

At 3 pm have another snack but try and make it a protein snack which will fill you up and keep you going till supper time.

SUPPER

Grilled chicken breast, fish or lean meat with vegetables and salad.

Stay away from carbohydrates such as potatoes, rice, pasta and bread.

And remember, cut down on the alcohol.

If you must have a dressing on your salad, rather use olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Remember Replace just two meals a day with a delicious healthy Herbalife Nutritional Shake and bring your goal weight closer in sight !!