Do you also have the experience of rushing out the door in the morning and rather having a longer sleep than spending time preparing breakfast?  Or maybe you just struggle to eat that early in the morning?

Skipping breakfast can have a negative impact on your body.  This is because your body tries to draw on its reserves for nutrients and water; but these have become depleted overnight.

By not eating breakfast, you are likely to feel tired and hungry later in the day, crave caffeine or sweets as your body desires energy to raise your blood sugar levels.  This destabilises your blood sugar and can affect your weight loss and wellbeing in the long term.

A good breakfast wakes up your metabolism in order to have brain power and energy to function optimally.  Your chances of following a healthy eating plan, with regular meals throughout the day are also increased if you start your day with breakfast.

As much as eating breakfast is important, it is also very important to eat the RIGHT breakfast.  Your breakfast needs to contain key nutrients such as fibre, protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.  Therefore, be wary of the quick piece of white toast or refined cereals, as they give you a quick burst of energy, but leave you hungry again shortly.

Try the Herbalife healthy breakfast:
Have a Herbalife shake for breakfast.  It is quick to prepare and can be enjoyed on the run – even in the car on your way to work!  With less than 850 kilojoules, the shake is low in kilojoules, but does not sacrifice on being healthy and nutritionally balanced.  The Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix has been scientifically proven to be an effective means of controlling and managing weight when combined with an active lifestyle.  Complement your healthy breakfast further with Thermojetics Herbal Beverage for extra energy and fat-burning properties.  The Herbal Aloe Concentrate, mixed in with your shake, offers digestive soothing and helps your system function optimally.

For more information on Herbalife products or to buy Herbalife:
Contact: Marieta (Independent Herbalife Distributor)
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
www.shapelife.co.za

Maximize your health with exercise and balanced nutrition.  Herbalife (herbal life, shapeworks) range of Core Nutrition products aims to provide the elements every body needs each day to support and maintain optimal health . Herbalife support you in weight loss, weight gain, , energy and fitness and with our skin care range and hair care products. Contact me today for assistance.

It is winter time in South Africa, which means wet, cold and snow capped mountains where I live!  It also usually means piling on layers of clothing, hot chocolate and other comfort foods!

This winter I decided that I want to look good and feel great all through winter and right into spring, beating the spring need for weight loss and exercise.  It hasn’t been easy all the time, but I can truly say that I am feeling great, I have lots of energy, sleep well and have not had to fight a cold or flu this winter.

The greatest contributor to my feeling of wellbeing is my trusted Herbalife products.  My Herbalife shake has become one of my favourite foods and I look forward to my 2 diet shake meal replacements per day.  They are so easy and convenient and takes only seconds to prepare. I use Herbalife Nutritional Shake Mix, Personalised Protein Powder, Thermojetics and Herbalife Herbal Aloe in my shake, mixed with a little milk and topped with water.  For my shake just after / before exercise, I add a small banana to the mix.

For exercise I am doing boot camp, which is exercising outside at the crack of dawn.  This might not be for everyone, but the key is to find something that you do love.  Do you love dancing?  Then join a dance class.   Maybe more low key exercise like Pilates, Yoga or Callanetics?  Enquire about classes at your nearest gym.  Maybe you like to multitask and also have some time with a friend?  Get your friend to join you in walking 3-5 times a week.  Exercise remains a great stress reliever and releases serotonin in your body.  Serotonin is a feel good hormone and the more you have of this, the less inclined you will be to eat for comfort or emotional eating.

For more information on Herbalife products or to buy Herbalife, contact:
Contact: Marieta
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
www.shapelife.co.za

A healthy diet supported by  (herbal life, shapeworks) involves eating a variety of foods but all in moderation.  Herbalife supports you in weight loss, weight gain, energy and fitness ,  with our skin care range and hair care products. Contact me today for assistance.

Most of us know that a healthy lifestyle is characterised by healthy eating and some moderate exercise.  But do you know of all the benefits that come with this (besides the obvious ones)?

A recent study from the Iowa State University found that people who exercise for about 30 minutes, 5 days a week, may use fewer sick days!  The research found that individuals who exercise regularly and did come down with the flu, was better able to get over it.  They showed fewer symptoms and traces of the virus in their lungs than those individuals not following an active lifestyle.  Remember though to not start exercising / or to exercise when you already have the flu (or showing symptoms such as fever, aches or sore throat).

Find an exercise routine that is exciting and then change it about every 6 weeks. Going to the gym or jogging is not your only option – try bootcamp, a dance class or even your home exercise equipment!

Couple your exercise with a healthy diet for best results.  The Herbalife weight loss programme offers you a nutritionally balanced meal in a glass.  To lose weight, you would replace two meals a day with your shake.  The shakes are full of healthy nutrients, vitamins and minerals – helping you keep your energy level up and your tummy feeling full.  And, as a great bonus, looking leaner and healthier!

For more information on products and Herbalife prices, or to buy Herbalife today, contact:
Contact: Marieta (Herbalife Distributor)
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
www.shapelife.co.za

Maximize your health with exercise and balanced nutrition.  Herbalife (herbal life, shapeworks) range of Core Nutrition products aims to provide the elements every body needs each day to support and maintain optimal health . Herbalife support you in weight loss, weight gain, , energy and fitness and with our skin care range and hair care products. Contact me today for assistance.

Have you also wondered whether it is best to eat before or after exercise?  Or whether you should have your sports drink before or after exercise?

In terms of how food works:  carbohydrates are digested into energy within a short span of time.  Therefore, when you need an energy boost, your body will need carbohydrates.  Eating a small portion of carbohydrates before exercise is useful as it will help your body to perform at its best during exercise.  Examples are a small banana, 50-100ml fruit juice, or a few sips of your Herbalife shake, or a small portion of carbohydrate rich energy drink.

When carbohydrates and proteins are combined, you will get a slower, more sustainable release of energy.  This is good when you are having a meal or a snack.  If your meal only consists of carbohydrates, you will have an energy spike, but soon after, also an energy dip where you feel mostly crave more carbohydrates as your body needs energy.  This might have you reaching for fast foods, sugary snacks etc.  Therefore, for every meal and snack, always combine your carbs and proteins.

Then one also needs to deal with the amount of perspiration during your exercise.  This can cause a drop in your hydration levels, which is not the optimum place for your body.  The Herbalife H3O Pro Isotonic drink can be enjoyed during and after exercise to help maintain your hydration and mineral levels.

If you are already on the Herbalife weight loss programme, have a few sips of your shake before your exercise, and the rest after as a meal.  If you are using the programme to gain weight, ensure that you prepare your after-exercise shake milk and added Herbalife Personalised Protein Powder.

For more information on Herbalife products, or to buy Herbalife (free shipping applies under certain terms and conditions), contact:
Contact: Marieta (Independent Herbalife Distributor)
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
www.shapelife.co.za

A healthy diet supported by  (herbal life, shapeworks) involves eating a variety of foods but all in moderation.  Herbalife supports you in weight loss, weight gain, energy and fitness ,  with our skin care range and hair care products. Contact me today for assistance.

How would you define healthy living? And building on that question, would you say that you are leading a healthy life?

Many of us have the vague idea about a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy foods, such as lean proteins, low GI carbohydrates and lots of fruits and vegetables.  You would also know that some moderate exercise is good for you.  Furthermore, you would know that smoking and excessive intake of alcohol is dangerous to your health.

But have you taken the time to really think about what your health and living healthy means to you?  Here are a few questions to stir your thoughts:
- What about your health is important to you?
- What legacy do you want to leave in this world?  Would your age have any effect on this?
- What do you need on a daily basis to feel healthy, fit and energetic?
- When are you at your absolute best?  What is it that helps you to be there?
- If you had deep respect for your body and its needs, what is the one thing that you would do differently?

It often helps to just refocus and give yourself an honest answer to these questions.  This year I had one of those birthdays which has zero as a second digit.  For some reason, the birthdays tend to be specific marks in your lifespan and a time when you re-evaluate who you are and where you are heading.  It was also at this junction that I seriously considered my health and what I am doing to keep my body healthy.  This has led me to come up with my action plan of being the best person I can be.

For me and for millions of satisfied clients, part of healthy living includes my Herbalife weight loss and weight management plan.  It involves replacing some meals with a diet shake per day and ensuring that through supplementation, I reach all my nutritional needs.  I feel great, full of energy and healthy and would recommend it for anyone wanting to lose weight, gain weight or just healthy weight maintenance and living.

For more information on Herbalife products or to buy Herbalife, contact:
Contact: Marieta (Independent Herbalife Distributor)
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
Mobile :  084 240 9513 
www.shapelife.co.za

A healthy eating plan supported by  (herbal life, shapeworks) involves eating a variety of foods but all in moderation.  Herbalife supports you in weight loss, weight gain, energy and fitness ,  outer nutrition with our skin care range and hair care products. Contact me today for assistance.