Weight Loss With Herbalife

The four main types of weight loss programs of Herbalife are Shape Works, Total Control, Snack Defense and Thermo Bonds. The Herbalife company promotes Shape Works as a personalized weight loss program. The program begins with a distributor determining the calorie and protein requirement of a client. This is followed up with a diet consisting of two milk shake meal replacements, up to two snacks a day, one meal of the individual’s choice and a vitamin supplement three times a day. The milk shakes are in different flavors and can be mixed with milk, soy milk, fruit juice or a combination of milk and fruit juice. One can also add fresh fruit and protein.

One advantage of the Shape Works program is the convenience of preparing a milk shake as compared to the time and effort required for meal preparation. Some of the limitations of the program however are associated to adjusting to milk shakes as a meal replacement particularly when one prefers to chew real food. The other limitation is the high cost and the challenge of maintaining the weight loss for a long period.

The Total Control program consists of diet pills made from 14 herbs. The major herbs are Green Tea to enhance body metabolism and Yerba Mate to enhance body metabolism and to suppress appetite and caffeine. A one month’s supply costs $25 - $30. Since the Total Control pill contains caffeine, it is not recommended for people with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and sensitivity to caffeine. The Snack defense program consists of a herbal combination that curbs the urge to snack. The major ingredients are Garcinia Cambogia to control appetite, Chromium and Gymnema.