A note for the Ladies!

As we have a lot of new female Wellness and Weight Management clients this month, I thought it was worth mentioning that most ladies will notice regular fluctuations in their weight and size depending on the “time of the month”. If you maintain a graph or chart of your weight and measurements (I can provide one if you’d like to) you can usually see these fluctuations really clearly.

Many people will notice an extra centimetre, maybe even two around their bust and waist, in the run up to their menstrual date and may find that they do not show any weight loss for that week.

Generally this seems to be followed by a return to normal weight- and “inch-” loss in the following week - as long as you stick still to your programme!!! So for any ladies who are new to the weight loss programmes, don’t worry if this happens to you - this is perfectly normal and caused by the hormonal changes in your body! Just be sure that you control any chocolate or other starchy-food cravings which accompany menstruation for many women! Continue to eat healthy well balanced meals including lots of colourful fruits and vegetables for all those wonderful phytonutrients!!!

Here are some tips for managing any pre-menstrual cravings:

1. Be sure to have a morning shake made with Herbalife Formula 1 (and Formula 3 Personalised Protein Powder - optional) - even if you don’t feel very hungry! The soy protein will satisfy your body for longer and help prevent cravings later on in the day.
2. Drink plenty of water which will help your body to cope with any water-retention. It may sound counter-intuitive to drink lots when you feel bloated but it does work!
3. If you are not already using Herbal Complex tablets, you should consider adding these as they also help the body to maintain the appropriate water levels.
4. You may want to carry some of our High Protein Soy Snacks - the chocolate peanut bars are easily as tasty as a regular chocolate bar but are low in calories and high in soy protein which will satisfy your body for longer!
5. Talk to your Wellness Coach during your regular follow-up sessions and you’ll also get some personal advice.

While we are on the subject, if you suffer from PMT / PMS I’d strongly recommend you give Tang Kuei a trial for 30 days*. This herb has been used by Chinese women for centuries as it has properties that many find particularly beneficial in the run up to and during this time of the month - personally I swear by it EVERY day of the month, or rather my husband does!!!!! :0)

*All of our products are covered by a 30 day no-quibble guarantee so you can see the difference these products can make for you without any risk.