The Herbalife Diet - Shakes, Pills and Your Favorite Foods

Since its introduction 20 years ago, dieters have turned in droves to the Herbalife Diet program and its line of meal replacement shakes and nutritional supplements. The plan is relatively simple to use: just replace two meals each day with the shakes, eat a normal, healthy dinner, and take your vitamins.

The products are sold by independent distributors, and it's pretty easy to find one in your town.just look for the "Lose Weight Now, Ask Me How" car decals and flyers around town. If you can't find a local source, the Internet is loaded with places to order the products online; some even offer discounts.

Fans of the plan report fast weight loss, increased energy, and a general feeling of well-being that comes with reaching their goals.

Possible Drawbacks to the Herbalife Program

Detractors point out that the diet plan is far from perfect. Criticism includes:

The price of the shakes and supplements can really add up. Estimates are that dieters can spend upwards of $5-8 a day on the products.

There is no real emphasis on changing your eating behaviors and making more healthy choices. Some critics feel this can lead to rebound weight gain when you go off the plan.

Nutritionists balk at the program's focus on the speed of weight loss, which the Herbalife plan recommends as three to seven pounds per weight.

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