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QUESTIONS

Appetite and Hunger

» What can I do if I am hungry during the day?
» How can I cope with feeling hungry at night?

Health Problems

» Should I consult my doctor before starting the program?
» What can I do if I find it difficult to take tablets?
» Is the program safe for diabetics to use?
» Is the program safe for use by pregnant or lactating women?
» Can people who suffer lactose intolerance use this program?
» How much salt or sodium is in the products?
»

Weight Loss too Slow

» What should I do if I am losing weight too slowly?
» I started losing weight, but the process has stopped. Why?

Taking Medication

» If I am on medication prescribed by my doctor, should I go on a weight-loss program?

Various Problems

» What if I cannot drink milk?
» What can I do if I have diarrhea?
» How can I cope with constipation?
» Why should I drink so much water?
» I am bored with the shakes and miss eating my regular food, so what can I do?
» How do I control my weight after I reach my desired weight?
» What does it mean if I get headaches or dizziness in the first 3-4 days after starting the program?
» I am having some nausea, gassiness and intestinal cramps with the new Total Control weight loss item. What can I do?

Other

» Are the vitamin levels like Vitamin A high? Are they safe?
» What causes the feeling of increased energy? Is it caffeine?
» Are all the ingredients in each product listed on the label?
» Can we heat the Nutritional Protein Drink?

ANSWERS

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:
1) Don't miss shakes.
2) 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.
3) Add more fresh vegetables and salads to your diet - they are filling without adding many calories.
4) 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.
5) To help with hunger pangs and cravings, drink plenty of water and Thermojetics Beverage.
6) Boost your energy rather than your appetite by taking 4 Green and 2 Beige Thermojetics tablets at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and take Thermojetics Yellow tablets in the morning and evening and whenever 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:
1) Make sure you don't miss your evening shake, if you are not eating your main meal at night.
2) Take 2 or 3 tablets of Thermojetics Yellow together with your evening meal.
3) Ensure that you drink plenty of water during the day.
4) 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 ingredients and express his opinion.

· 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 if you persevere 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 program 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 the 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 beon 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, 3) and the targeted nutrition products 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 Thermojetics Original Green and Beige and Thermojetics Herbal Concentrate 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 products 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.

Weight Loss too Slow

· What should I do if I am losing weight too slowly?
Everyone has their own unique metabolism, and will lose weight in a different manner. Here are some of the factors that might influence the rate of weight loss:
* When you say, "I am losing weight too slowly", what do you have in mind? Do you mean today, the past week, or the past three, six, or nine months? Do you mean pounds or inches? There's a big difference.
* Excess weight can consist of various components: retained fluid, recently accumulated fat and fat put on in past years. Depending on the ratio of these, the rate of weight loss is different. It's relatively easy to lose fluids, recently accumulated fat is slower and old fat is much slower.
* Are you sure you are sticking to your progarm exactly as you are supposed to?
* Are you skipping some of your shakes? If you feel hungry because of this, do you start eating everything that comes your way?
* Are you eating in between meals without paying any attention to it? Do you "taste" the food several times while preparing meals?
* Do you consume snack foods while watching television?
* Do you regularly allow yourself to eat a small chocolate bar or cake and then forgive yourself?
* The problem is that you can accumulate 1000-1500 calories a day on top of your regular meal without really feeling hungry. It is difficult to lose weight without getting rid of those habits, so what you need is discipline.
* Do you drink enough water? If not, the weight loss process is slowed down very significantly. You should aim to drink four pints every day.

· I started losing weight, but the process has stopped. Why?
In any weight loss program involving a significant amount of weight, there will be periods when the body has to consolidate the positive changes that have happened to it, by slowing down or even stopping the weight loss process.
* This can happen even while you are doing your best and keeping strictly to your program. Don't worry. You just have to bear with this period while your metabolic rate is changing. This process may sometimes take up to several weeks. Keep taking your measurements and entering them into your weight loss planner. Soon you will see the results of your perserverance.
* You need to realize that excess weight accumulated over years and decades, cannot disappear in a couple of months. Sometimes it's a long-term project, which demands a really serious commitment, because in the end you will become slim and change your life for the better.
* Don't forget: you've got the best weight loss support system in the world in front of you.

Taking Medication

· If I am on medication prescribed by my doctor, should I go on a weight-loss program?
There are no problems in using medication and our program at the same time, as the products in our program are entirely naturally based nutrition products.
* You should always consult your doctor before starting any weight loss program.
* It is advisable that you show the product containers to your doctor so that he can read the lists of ingredients and advise you of any particular ingredients you should avoid, depending on your condition.

Various Problems

· What if I cannot drink milk?
Experience shows that some people have trouble drinking milk. Around 40% of people over 25 cannot successfully digest lactose, the sugar naturally present in milk. This may result in diarrhea and sometimes in constipation.

You can make delicious shakes using fruit juices or other liquids, such as soya milk instead of milk or shop around for lactose free milk.
If you have no problems with milk and you drink it or use it in your shakes, then use low fat or fat free milk.

· What can I do if I have diarrhea?
Diarrhea is usually the result of using whole milk to mix the shake.

What to do: Stop using milk and substitute fruit juices or other liquids.
At the start of your program, diarrhea can be simply a result of the change in dietary habits and will be short-lived. If you simply persist with your program, you will soon find that your digestive system will adjust.

· How can I cope with constipation?
Don't worry. It often happens when you make changes to your diet, especially with people inclined to constipation. What you should do is drink more water and include more fiber in your diet (whole grains, vegetables, fruit and fresh salads). If this fails, purchase a natural laxative from your pharmacy or health store. If you still find yourself suffering with constipation after trying all these methods, consult your doctor.

· Why should I drink so much water?
Metabolization takes place in a water environment. That's why it is important to drink at least 4 pints of water each day when you are using the weight loss program. Remember: if you are not drinking enough water, this may result in the following side effects:

Plateaus in the weight loss process.

In extreme cases, there may be a decrease of the amount of blood in circulation and a drop in blood pressure. So drink more fresh water. Always carry about a one-liter bottle of clean water or Thermo beverage.

· I am bored with the shakes and miss eating my regular food, so what can I do?
Please go to our recipes section for plenty of suggestions to make your shakes really delicious. If you are not finding your shakes satisfying, increase the volume of liquid and shake formula you are using and add fruits and yogurt to make them more substantial.

· How do I control my weight after I reach my desired weight?
Learning how to control your weight is a major part of the NU-U support system. After you have reached your desired weight, we recommend going over to the weight maintenance program. It's a very simple program: one shake and tablets in the morning, instead of a regular morning meal and two regular meals each day. You should also drink Thermojetics beverages instead of coffee during the day, and you have every chance to keep your weight down. You should continue to take your weight and measurements regularly and enter them into your weight loss planner. If you see yourself regaining a little, go back to the weight loss program. After you have lost a couple of pounds, return to the weight control program. In all cases we recommend using the weight maintenance program for at least the same period of time as you used the weight loss program. This will allow your body to leave the weight loss program without any stress and prevent you gaining back the weight you have lost.

· What does it mean if I get headaches or dizziness in the first 3-4 days after starting the program?
The cause of these symptoms during the first few days (up to a week) of starting the program is that toxins, which are stored along with body fat in the fat cells of your body, are released into the bloodstream and lymphatic system. This comes about when the accelerated metabolism causes fat to be released from cells where it has been stored for years and the accumulated waste products enter the circulatory system. Stay on the program and drink as much clear water as you can, to accelerate the process. Your body must remove the toxins that have accumulated there for years. We call this process detoxification.

· I am having some nausea, gassiness and intestinal cramps with the new Total Control weight loss item. What can I do?
Dr. Jamie McManus of the Herbalife Medical Advisory Board says that these usually resolve quickly by taking the Total Control with a small snack or even the shakes, rather than on an empty stomach. Herbal Aloe and Aminogen will also help.

Other

· Are the vitamin levels like Vitamin A high? Are they safe?
The levels of vitamins and minerals in all Herbalife formulas are carefully designed to assure that individuals consuming them will develop neither deficiencies nor excesses. All of our formulas are created to assure that individuals, regardless of their nutritional needs, receive optimum nutrition. Studies demonstrate there is no "buildup" of vitamins or minerals associated with use of Herbalife products including Vitamin A. In formulating Herbalife products we have taken special care to assure that Vitamin A and Vitamin B6 levels are completely safe and never lead to accumulation even when consumed together with a diet rich in these or other vitamins.

· What causes the feeling of increased energy? Is it caffeine?
The energy-enhancing effects of Herbalife are the result of its scientifically-balanced nutritional formula and are not due to added caffeine or any natural or synthetic stimulants. Herbalife's Thermojetics Instant Herbal Beverage contains a small amount of naturally occurring caffeine. This is about the same amount as a cola drink or a cup of brewed tea. There is absolutely no synthetic or added caffeine in any of the Herablife products.

· Are all the ingredients in each product listed on the label?
All ingredients are listed on the label of each product in accordance with country specific laws. Quantities as well as sources of some ingredients are considered proprictary information.

· Can we heat the Nutritional Protein Drink?
In general, the Nutritional Protein Drink Mix can be mixed with lukewarm or cold liquids. However, it should not be heated to boiling or baked. High temperatures can destroy the potency and nutritional quality of various vitamins.