Maximize Your Metabolism By Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H.

Exercise training helps you burn more calories both during the day and at night. Total Caloric Expenditure is simply the total amount of calories that your body burns in one day. The vast majority of calories expended are used for the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) or the "Resting Metabolism." This BMR accounts for over 70% of an individual's total calories used in one day. These are the calories your body uses to keep your engine running. Your body is like your car. Think of turning your car engine on in the morning and just letting it run in the driveway. The car sitting in the driveway burning fuel is like your BMR. The bigger the car engine, the more fuel it uses. So a big truck burns lots of fuel and gets maybe eight miles to the gallon while an economy car uses little fuel and gets 40 miles to the gallon. If you pushed down on the gas pedal and revved the engine, you would be burning more fuel, which is basically what you do when you exercise. The amount of muscle you have determines how many calories you burn everyday in a resting state. Each pound of muscle burns approximately 14 calories per day, so a big football player may burn over 3,000 calories/day at rest (BMR=3000). Meanwhile a tall and thin ballerina may burn only 1,200 calories/day at rest (BMR=1200). When you exercise, you build more muscle mass and increase the size of your engine, which is a good thing. That means that even while you sleep you will be burning more calories because you have increased your BMR. Imagine taking a small economy car and putting in a bigger engine that requires more fuel. That is the basic idea behind exercise training, fine-tuning your body's engine into a high-performance machine. Herbalife® Inner Nutrition products help provide you with the best fuel for your high-performance engine. With a variety of delicious shakes, bars, soups and soy nuts, Herbalife offers a wide selection of fuel for your body. This healthy fuel will help keep your engine fine-tuned for maximum caloric expenditure–even while you sleep. Tips for burning more calories: Exercise to increase muscle mass. Fuel up with Herbalife® nutrition products. Rev up your workout routine to burn more calories. Dr. Gratton also serves as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Education at Herbalife.

Two Benefits of Antioxidants

Two Benefits of Antioxidants

Antioxidants have numerous benefits. Here are two of them: Preventing muscle damage. The main benefit of antioxidant supplementation is that it reduces or prevents cellular damage following strenuous exercise. A “cocktail” of antioxidants neutralizes free radical molecules and promotes the healing and growth of muscle tissue during the recovery phase.
Improved recovery. Many experts in nutritional medicine think that the antioxidant vitamin E is also involved in the recovery process that follows exercise. Currently, the amount of vitamin E needed to produce these effects is unknown, but the prevailing opinion is that diet alone may supply enough vitamin E for most athletes.
Dietary Antioxidant Sources

• Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale
• Broccoli and Brussels sprout
• Berries, cherries and red grapes
• Cranberries, apples and strawberries
• Citrus fruit
• Vegetable oils, nuts and avocados
• Red wine
• Dark chocolate
• Green tea, cinnamon, turmeric and curcumin
  

Recommended Daily Dose

• Vitamin C – 2,000 to 4,000 mg
• Vitamin E – 1,000 IU
• Carotenoids – 25,000 IU
• Zinc – 30 mg
• Selenium – 200 mcg
• Curcumin – 400 to 1,200 mg
• Green tea extract – 100 to 750 mg
• Resveratrol – 100-200 mg
• Alpha lipoic acid – 300 to 600 mg
• Pomegranate extract – 1,000 mg
  

Note: Always consult with your physician before starting or stopping any regimen if you are taking prescription or over-the-counter medication.

Herbalife Success Stories

Eli A.
By Eli A.

Eli A. knew he was putting on weight. The self-described “chocoholic” had been giving in to his powerful sweet tooth more and more, and he even started taking naps just to get through the day.
“My wife was really worried about me.”
But the energy boost he felt on the programme was so strong, Eli participated in a marathon a few months later. “Because of a knee injury, I only made it 18 miles,” Eli says. “But considering the shape I was in before, what a great success that was!” Eli went on to drop 44 pounds (3.1 stone), add 10 pounds of muscle and slim his waist from a size 38 to 31. “I’m training again for this year’s marathon!” Eli exclaims.*

Here's How:

• Core Nutrition Programme: Formula 1 shakes, Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex and Fibre &
Herb tablets
• Don’t fight your sweet tooth–enjoy two snacks a day, like Protein Bars.
• Make your shake really delicious by adding frozen raspberries.
• Enjoy great, low-fat snacks–like unsweetened applesauce and nonfat ricotta cheese with vanilla
extract, a pinch of cinnamon and a squeeze of chocolate syrup!

Herbalife Success Stories

Michelle S.
By Michelle S.

Michelle struggled with feeling miserable as a result of being overweight. "I never left the house because I wasn't satisfied with the way I looked," she says. "My self-confidence was very low." Michelle had tried a variety of diets. "I had tried every one out there and failed at them all," she says. "I felt like I had hit a dead end."
"I went from a size 14 to a size 6."
After trying the products, Michelle quickly noticed the positive changes. "The very first day, I felt so much more energy," Michelle recalls. "I lost 35 pounds (2.5 stone) in a few months and people wanted to know what my secret was." Michelle has kept the weight off for one year and half now. "I feel so good," she exclaims. "And I finally have the energy to keep up with my three children!"
"I absolutely love these products and will never stop taking them."*

Here's How:

* Have two shakes a day and stay committed to it.
* Listen to the advice of your Herbalife Coach. They will help guide you toward your goals.

Herbalife Success Stories

Kim F.
By Kim F.

"I started seeing 'saddle bags' on my thighs," Kim Frahm recalls. "My size-14 clothes were getting tight. Even my dad was calling me his 'fluffy daughter.' " So Kim decided to take action. "When I saw my dad totally change his body using the Herbalife products," she says, "I agreed to give the programme a try."
"I'm still pinching myself about how much weight I've lost!"
"After my first shake," Kim says, "I was surprised at how full and satisfied I felt. And after my third day on the programme, I actually had the energy–finally–to play with my boys!" Soon Kim's clothes began to fit less snugly, and she went on to go from a size 14+ to a size 4-6. "No more cravings, no more exhaustion–and no more saddle bags!" Kim exclaims. "I still can’t believe how much these products have improved my life!"*

Here's How:

* Have a specific goal in mind.
* Get out there and test your energy; you’ll feel it increasing almost right away.
* Favourites: These delicious Herbalife shakes! They’re as tasty as the junk food I used to crave.

Herbalife Success Stories

Tolis D.
By Tolis D.

"During a ski holiday with my wife, I was shocked by the fact that I was the heaviest and most unfit I had ever been in my life. I couldn’t even fit into my ski boots and felt terrible.
I decided to start with the Herbalife Weight Loss Programme and trained regularly. My energy levels soared and the inches started falling off. I dropped a total of 8 inches around my waist and have regained my health and am more fit than I have been in the last 10 years. All along I ate the foods I love and never felt hungry or lacking in energy. And wouldn’t you know it? Next time we went skiing I had ample room in my ski boots for an extra layer of socks!"*

Here's How:

* Never skip breakfast. Start the day with a delicious Formula 1 Shake.
* Eat frequent intelligent meals every 2-3 hours
* Exercise regularly and have FUN!
* Drink plenty of water and take time to rest
 

Herbalife Success Stories

JMORRISOF2

I figured I would start a new topic on Success Stories because I didn't see one. I think it would be a great motivator for others that are just starting Herbalife or who are struggling. So please share your success with us. Let us know how much weight you have lost, how long it has taken you, what products you are using, what kinds of exercises are you doing and how much, maybe some things you struggled with, how your life has changed, etc. Anything you want to share would be great! Thanks.

I have tried Herbalife many times over the last 7-8 years. When I had first heard about Herbalife, I actually lost about 30 pounds. I was going to Curves 5 days a week on my lunch hour, having two shakes a day and a Lean Cusine for dinner. I don't think it took me long at all. My problem the other times was that I never stuck with it. I wanted the quick fix. So I am back. After I have tried all the other diets out there, I am back. Herbalife does work if you stick with it. Currently I am working out at Curves 6 days a week and I walk an hour after dinner most nights of the week. I am currently waiting on my samples to arrive (hopefully today) so that I can get started back on Herbalife. I am excited to finally lose this weight.

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