Do you experience energy dips throughout the day?  Has a steady, long-lasting energy throughout the day and evening always just been an illusion to you?

There are a few important components we need to be aware of in energy management.  Firstly and most importantly, what you eat affects your energy level (or lack of energy).  Meals that are too high in refined carbohydrates and low in protein can lead to a fast increase in blood sugar levels, and unfortunately, just as fast a dip in blood sugar which makes you feel less energetic.

A well balanced meal with healthy carbohydrates (such as those found in fruits, vegetables and wholegrain), coupled with lean protein (fish, chicken, eggs, non-fat dairy products, Herbalife protein powder) will help to keep your blood sugar levels more steady and will also contribute to your mental alertness.

Skipping meals is not a good idea as it will have a negative effect on your energy.  Furthermore, the temptation to reach for highly refined foods out of hunger is big and might ruin all your diet intentions.

Your fitness also influences your energy through the day.  A fit body tends to utilise energy better, giving you a constant energy level throughout the day and evening.  And being too tired to exercise is no excuse – it is exactly that exercise that will give you more energy!

Herbalife offers you a well balanced meal with the Shapeworks Meal Replacement System.  Your convenient meal in a glass is nutritionally balanced and sure to help keep your energy levels steady as you go through your day.  One of the first things that the users of Herbalife will tell you is that their energy went through the roof when they started using the products.  The Thermojetics Herbal Beverage is also an excellent product for more energy.
For a Herbalife product pricelist and to order Herbalife , contact:
Contact: Marieta (Independent Herbalife Distributor – Herbalife Wellness Coach)
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
Cell: 0842409513
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.

What is your vision for the future?  Do you dream of:

• Your own successful business?
• Financial independence?
• To earn what you are worth?
• The freedom to do things the way you want and when you want?
• Time for yourself and your family?

The Herbalife International Business Opportunity provides you with the unique opportunity of being part of a successful international organisation, backed with 30 years of research and success.  You will be provided with the opportunity to be part of this exciting and stimulating business where you can feel good about what you do and increase your own wellbeing.  You will also have the opportunity to work from the safety and comfort of your own home and to be part of the dynamic group of Herbalife Independent Distributors.  You will be rewarded for your hard work with overseas vacations and incentives.  As you grow and build your Herbalife business you can also earn residual income.

Say you’ve always wanted your own business.  A new business costs money and if a bank is not willing to provide financing, this option will be closed for most people.  Also, in your business you might need to appoint people, which is serious business when you think of covering their salaries.  Governmental regulations and tax implications could also be quite strict and complicated.

Over the world, it has been proven that a multi-level marketing business (such as the Herbalife business opportunity) is the ideal work from home option.  It is the type of business that offers you the opportunity to build experience as you make money.  With this International business, there is no restriction on area and therefore, no ceiling to your possible performance!

As with any type of business, it does cost money to make money.  In the Herbalife business, all it costs is the purchase of your International Business pack.  This pack already contains some products for you to use to get to know the products and start showing results.  There are also frequent training opportunities available and as your sponsor, I will also be available to mentor you.  For less than R1000, you can get started with your Herbalife business!

To become a Herbalife distributor today, contact me:
Contact: Marieta (Independent Herbalife distributor)
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
Cellphone:  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.

The questions of fats are possibly one of the most confusing for individuals looking to follow a healthy lifestyle and diet.  Should you aim to have as little as possible fats in your diet, or only the “good” fats?  The answer lies somewhere between these two extremes.  You do need fat in your diet and preferably the “good” fats.  Because fat is also high in calories (about 120 calories per tablespoon), most of us can’t just eat it freely without gaining weight.

Here are some easy ideas to reduce your fat intake:

• Use pan spray when cooking instead of oil.  When you sauté foods, you can sauté it in stock or wine.
• Opt for reduced fat versions of high fat items, i.e. dairy products, spreads and dressings
• If you are watching calories, keep in mind that baked goods that are low fat or fat free often contains the same amount of calories as the full fat version. In many cases, fat is replaced by sugar which chases up the calories. 
• Limit fatty meats such as steak, fatty ground meat (mince) and sausages.  Rather opt for low fat items such as poultry (including ostrich meat), soy, fish, low-fat dairy products and egg whites which are low in fat.
• Be creative with flavouring your foods.  Use fresh herbs, lemon juice, onion, garlic, chillies, cinnamon and other spices rather than relying on thick sauces that are high in fat.
• When eating out, try to make smart choices.  Choose chicken or fish and ask that it be grilled.  Also be strong and say no to the chips/potatoes and rather ask for a double portion of vegetables.
• Order salad dressing on the side so you can control the amount.
• Try fresh fruit or sorbet as dessert rather than cake / pastries and ice cream

Herbalife’s range of products can help you enjoy a nutritionally balanced lifestyle. Our meal replacement diet shakes and Express Shake Bars are deliciously healthy and promote better nutrition.  In the range of products, there is also a cheater’s delight – the Lipobond tablets.  For those meals where you don’t have control over the amount of fat – have 2 Lipobonds before your meal to help trap the fats and move it out of your body.

To discuss your specific weight loss questions and Herbalife products, or to order Herbalife products, contact:
Contact: Marieta (Independent Herbalife Distributor)
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
Cellphone: 0842409513
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.

As I was walking around in the shops I just became aware again of how many temptations we need to resist in order to maintain a healthy weight and healthy eating habits!  And off course, these sumptuous foods are so tasty… it is really hard to resist!

I guess it is no surprise that the number of people struggling with diabetes (Type 2) and insulin resistance (pre-diabetes) is rising at an alarming rate.  The combination in decline in healthy eating (eating more refined carbohydrates, too many starches, too little vegetables and fruits) and exercise has caused some serious health concerns.

Maybe you want to lose weight because you’d like to feel better about yourself and fit into your clothes.  There is nothing wrong with that.  But, it might also be that you have to lose weight as your health is at risk.  Did you know that if you have insulin resistance (pre-diabetes), if you could only lose 5-7% of your body weight, that you can delay or even prevent the diabetes onset.  The condition can mostly be treated with healthy lifestyle choices pertaining to diet and moderate exercise.

It is all about the choices you make!

Here are a few ideas of how you can change your diet today:

BREAKFAST:
Example:
Muffin and medium frappucino: 930 calories and 33 gram fat
A Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake with 2% milk: 216 calories and 6.4 gram fat
By choosing a Herbalife shake instead of a ‘just a muffin and coffee’ everyday, you save 714 calories and 26.6 grams of fat.  By just making this swap, you could lose about 1kg a week!

LUNCH:
Roast beef sandwich with cheese and mayonnaise: 850 calories, 30g fat
Turkey/ shaved chicken sandwich with vegetables and mustard: 350 calories, 5g fat
You save 500 calories and 25g of fat.  If you were looking to lose weight, you could also have replaced your lunch with a Herbalife diet shake, saving you even more calories!

A few other ideas:
-When preparing a meal with beef mince, substitute half of the mince with lentils.  This will bring your meals Glycemic Loading down and reduce the amount of fat.
-Dilute your mayonnaise with fat free plain yoghurt.
-As a snack, have a Herbalife Protein Bar
-Need the kick you get from a cup of coffee? Substitute with a Thermojetics Herbal Beverage (fondly known as Herbalife tea).  It gives you even more energy and burns fat at the same time.
-Get active, just 30 min of moderate exercise (walking) 5 times a week can make a big difference in your health and weight.

To order Herbalife products and a Herbalife eating plan suggestion,
Contact: Marieta
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
Cellphone:  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.

Are you concerned about your husband’s weight?  At least once a week a concerned wife contacts me about helping her husband to lose weight.  Often her concern is coupled with worries about his health, cholesterol and more.  This is a real concern for many women as they want to ensure the health and longevity of their family and do what is best for their husbands.

The easy answer to this concern is to get your husband’s buy-in to the process of weight loss.  Be careful not to criticise (this will only bring about resistance), but rather share your honest concerns and remind him what you love about him.  More than anything respect his decision and be willing to help. Even if you have his buy-in, it makes a world of difference if the wife supports the process by helping to prepare meals and ensuring the house is full of healthy snacks.  If you want your husband to lose weight, you will have to help.

Your aim needs to be to improve his metabolism, provide foods that give healthy and long-lasting energy, that is a good source of protein and that is enjoyable.  Here are a few things you will need to do:

1. Remove all junk food from the house.  Stock the fridge with healthy snacks like fruit sticks and smoothies.

2. Change the whole family’s eating pattern.  It definitely won’t work if your hubby has a plate full of steamed vegetables and the rest of you are having fried chicken and chips.  Rather all join in and make it a family effort.

3. Cook low fat, low carb food.  Be creative with seasoning the foods (start adding fresh herbs, cinnamon, etc) to ensure they are still tasty.  Don’t cook in oil.

4. Improve his fitness.  It can be very rewarding if you can exercise with him.  Sneak in exercise by doing fun things together, like going on a picnic and hike. Sex is also a great calorie burner – it burns about 500 calories, the equivalent of an hours worth of running!

5. Introduce healthier ways of living gradually.  This will help to make it a new sustainable lifestyle.

Herbalife products can help your family have healthier and nutritionally balanced eating patterns.  Replace breakfast and lunch with a delicious Herbalife diet shake and make it as a lunch pack for your husband with some fresh fruits.  This will help you to control his eating at work as well.  Make sure you add a healthy snack like a Herbalife Protein Bar.

To discuss how Herbalife products can help you and your spouse best, contact me today! 

Contact: Marieta (Independent Herbalife Distributor)
E-mail: marieta@shapelife.co.za
Cellphone:  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.