Weightloss success stories

“I went from wheezing my way up a staircase
to training for a marathon!”

Eli Akiba knew he was putting on weight he knew weightloss was essential. 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.

“With my weight over 200 pounds, my wife was really worried about me.”

“When I started on the ShapeWorks™ products,” recalls Eli, “I was having a hard time just making it up a flight of stairs.” But the energy boost he felt on the program 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, 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.*

How I did it. I make my 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! Be imaginative!

Before: 209 After: 165 44 POUNDS LOST

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“I work in an image industry
and I finally feel confident in how I look.”

A producer for the #1 Spanish morning show in the nation, “Piolin por la Mañana,” and a sidekick to Piolin, Alberto is known on-air as the comedic psychic Mala Suerte –which means bad luck. Although the entertainer and morning-show producer had become successful in radio, Alberto was beginning to feel like his 210-pound body was “mala suerte” for his career.

“When I started losing weight, shopping for clothes became fun again!”

“Going to public events, mingling with celebrities and meeting with promoters are all part of my job,” Alberto explains. “And I just wasn’t comfortable the way I looked.” When he started using the ShapeWorks™ products, Alberto began regaining his confidence. “People started giving me compliments,” he recalls. “My favorite was that I look younger.” Thanks in large part to the ShapeWorks™ products, this radio star has built a physique fit for television cameras!

“Best of all, I didn’t have to give up great foods to change my body.”

Before: 210 pounds After: 182 pounds

“I was a milkshake addict.”

Mitchell Goroff

For computer consultant Mitchell Goroff, traveling–and the loneliness that came with it–was a big part of the job. “Being on the road, I missed my family,” he recalls, “and I’d deal with it by treating myself to milkshakes.” Soon, Mitchell reached 250 pounds. “When I saw that number on a scale,” he explains, “I knew it was time to get serious about losing weight.”

“My waist went from a size 44 to a 34.”

“Before,” Mitchell says, “when my son and daughter coaxed me into playing outside, I’d be wiped out after five minutes. Now, they get tired before I do!” Mitchell’s results also changed the way he buys clothes. “I shed 10 inches from my waist,” he explains, “and went from an extra-large shirt to a medium.” And, because of the ShapeWorks™ products, the self-described milkshake addict went from virtually no exercise to lifting weights and running several times a week.*

“The best part is that I love these shakes!”

Here's how: Listen to testimonials first. You go in believing it can work, and it’ll work. Find the shake flavor you love. That can make all the difference. Before: 250 After: 191 59 pounds lost

“We’ve totally transformed our bodies, and our lives.”

Celeste & Robert M.

A professional exercise physiologist, Celeste had always taken good care of herself. But when she began to see signs that her weight was interfering with her life, Celeste knew she had to do something. “I didn’t have energy for my kids, my confidence was low and I reached a size 18 for the first time in my life, Celeste recalls. For Celeste’s husband Rob, it was even more serious. “Weighing over 300 pounds, I had a negative outlook on life,” Rob explains.

“With my background in exercise physiology, I knew the health risks of our weight gain.”

Once she got started on a personalized ShapeWorks™ weight-loss program, Celeste saw real change. “Now, I’m able not to just keep up with my kids–I have the energy to have a great time with them!” “I shed body fat, reshaped my physique and even got more muscular,” Rob states. He went on to lose an astounding 128 pounds using the ShapeWorks™ products!”*

“With ShapeWorks™, our confidence has soared!”

How We Did It:

ShapeWorks™ shake each morning (sometimes mixed with fruit). Regular meal typically for lunch. ShapeWorks™ Protein Snack (usually a Protein bar or a Protein Drink Mix). Another ShapeWorks™ shake each evening.

Celeste Before: 171 After: 124 47 POUNDS LOST

Robert Before: 332 After: 204 128 POUNDS LOST

“My weight loss led to so many other healthful benefits.”

Jim J.

With a genetic history of severe illness, Jim realized he had to do everything he could to improve his health. Jim tried everything short of joining an official program to rid himself of the excess weight that had plagued him since childhood.

“The beauty of the ShapeWorks™ Program is that it’s simple! Just follow the 3-2-1 steps.”

Initially in denial of how badly out of shape he was, Jim decided to aim high and began his weight loss with the Ultimate ShapeWorks™ Program. Jim found it incredibly easy to stick with the weight-loss plan.

“What kept me going was the peace of mind that I was doing something good for myself.”

Not only has Jim kept his weight off for over two years, he’s improved his lifestyle. With energy to spare, Jim includes regular exercise in his routine.*

How I Did It:

Associated myself with positive, upbeat people for constant support. Included exercise in my routine. Took additional Herbalife supplements, such as Rose Ox®* and Schizandra Plus, to improve overall health and energy. Before: 235 After: 168 67 POUNDS LOST

Dangerously overweight teenager
is put on Herbalife by her doctors

Stephanie D. 100 pounds lost

If you really want to change your life, Herbalife is the way to do it!

At 15, Stephanie was dangerously overweight at 226 pounds. She suffered from high blood pressure and doctors warned her that if she didn't lose weight, she could be at risk for serious health problems. None of this motivated her enough.

Then, someone told her boyfriend's mother she looked pregnant. Stephanie exclaims, "I knew it was time to do something about it."

Because of Stephanie's high blood pressure and other health risks, many over-the-counter weight-loss programs were out of the question. Herbalife was the only program Stephanie's doctors approved. "The program was easy to follow, and I liked the foods I could eat," Stephanie says.

Stephanie went on to lose 100 pounds in a year and is now a happy, healthy 16-year-old. Her weight loss was gradual, but steady and consistent. "I noticed a big difference during my first month on the program," she remembers. "And a year later, I'm still on it and still losing weight. I didn't believe it could work until I tried for myself!"*

My Diet Tip: "If you really want to change your life, Herbalife is the way to do it."

Before : 226 pounds After: 126 pounds

"I was the fat girl in school, but I lost 130 lbs
now people I knew from childhood
are speechless when they see me.
It's the most incredible feeling!"

130 pounds lost

At 25, Eileen weighed 245 pounds and was sick with debilitating sinus infections and respiratory problems. “By that time my self-esteem was nonexistent and friends were few and far between,” Eileen reflects.

Then she discovered Herbalife's Weight-Management Program. She lost a total of 130 pounds in 10 months and went from a size 22 to a size 3.

Today, not only is she smaller, but all her allergy symptoms are gone. Eileen excitedly remarks, "My hair, skin and nails are incredible, and people I know from childhood are speechless when they see me. It's the most incredible feeling!"*

EILEEN P's STORY

I was the fat girl in school. You know the one. You could pick me out of any group from pre-school through college. Growing up, I was constantly insulted and belittled, and as a result I had no self-esteem. I was completely miserable. People actually told me they were too embarrassed to be seen with me because I was fat! I was a shell of a person going through the motions of life always wondering why I was being put through this torture.

Much of my life consisted of yo-yo dieting, always losing the same 30 pounds and gaining it back, plus more. My mother had put me on every diet program you could think of, more than once! By the time I turned 25 years old, I was 245 pounds, a size 22, obese, tired, always sick with debilitating sinus infections, and horrible respiratory problems and still completely miserable. Obviously nothing worked until I was introduced to Herbalife. I felt the difference the very first day. I didn’t feel hungry or tired; I didn’t even take a nap! It was the strangest feeling. I had never had energy before. One month later, I dropped 23 pounds and my energy level was through the roof! Well, you could just imagine how absolutely incredible that was.

I have not been sick at all in three years and all my allergies are gone. My hair, skin and nails are incredible. My goal was to be a size 12 because that was the smallest my body had ever been since elementary school. Needless to say, about 10 months later I dropped 130 pounds and miraculously became a size 3 and have kept it off for over two years! Who knew my body could be a size 3 or 115 pounds!! WOW! Well, hello self-esteem!

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Tresa Loses Over 155 Lbs

I started with Herbalife after my daughter lost 25 post-baby pounds in one month! I was "morbidly obese" (FAT) and had tried EVERYTHING to lose my weight. My health was horrible and I felt horrible about myself. It was embarassing to not be able to fit into restaurant booths and then to be stared at when we ate out like I didn't deserve to eat anything. To have to use the larger handicap restrooms because I didn't fit into the regular ones. I hated not being able to take bubble baths anymore because I didn't fit into my bathtub so could only take showers.

My husband is a bio-chemist specializing in nutriceuticals. Being synical after having spent so much money on many other diet programs, I did my due-diligence in checking out this Herbalife company. My husband checked out the product ingredients. We were impressed with the company's structure and my husband said that the nutritional profiles were the best he's seen!

I LOST OVER 155 POUNDS AND GOT OFF 14 PRESCRIPTIONS WITH HERBALIFE! Nine of these were for my severe asthma and included two steroids! My doctor was awed by the huge improvement in my health status in addition to my weight loss.

Moreover, I got my life back!

I was a Crisis Counselor and very satisfied and content with my career. When I started to have more energy, feel and look better, people asked me what I was doing. That started me in the Herbalife business. We educated ourselves more on Herbalife and decided that I would do Herbalife full-time. We've already bought our first Herbalife dream home and am looking forward to retiring my husband from his J.O.B.

Kindest Regards,

Tresa Lee

TIM BILBERBACK
Tim Bilberback lost an incredible 373 lbs in only 9 months. He believed he could do it and... he did.. well done Tim.

Tim as he is now, with his weightloss coach Ray Main.:-)

Tim lost on average 41.44 lbs per month, I think most people would say.. it's not possible. Tim proved that by using these great products and having a good weight loss coach anythings possible. You really can lose amazing amounts of weight..but, still remain fit and healthy.

I believe that If you tried to lose that much weight by dieting alone, you would now be very ill. I think Tim looks great.. he hasn't had to suffer at all.

He lost two of me in only 9 months??...

Can you imagine how Tim felt... I would think he could only imagine a life of obesity, inactivity. I have never met Tim... but I imagine him to be a normal person. I can't imagine he expected miracles, I can't imagine he expected anything... but he lost an enormous amount of weight (373 lbs) most people would expect a far more drastic procedure and would expect the proccess to take far longer than 9 months. If you are concidering surgery, please give this a try first, you never know??

I will find out exactly what Tims program consisted of and let you all know...

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HEALTH BENEFITS

M.E. TESTIMONIAL

FIONA MACGREGOR, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW.

My name is Fiona MacGregor, I live in Glasgow, Scotland with my partner David. We have four boys between us and at the time of writing this testimonial I have been suffering from ME for a little over one year.

For those of you who are reading this story while looking for help with your condition, I can offer you some hope.

In September 1998 I was working full time, had a very active social life, enjoyed sports like sailing and skiing while enjoying active weekends with the boys.

It’s hard to remember exact detail after this time as I can only explain what happened as if someone had thrown my main switch off. I suddenly found 16 to 18 hours of my day were spent asleep.... Not dozing but out cold.

If I was woken up I would be aware of someone being there but the exhaustion sent me straight back out. I had blocks of memory loss and my concentration was so bad while I was awake that I could not always finish a conversation without forgetting what I had been speaking about in the first place.

As my doctor could not find an obvious cause for this, I became frightened of what could be wrong with me.

After three months, depression started to set in as I was still no better and could not see an end to my illness. My doctor told me I would have to be patient.

After six months and several visits to a homeopathic doctor there was still no change. I came across “Herbalife” in the Yellow Pages, while searching for help in April 1999 and have literally never looked back.

I was on Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3, NRG, Flora Fibre, Aloe Concentrate and Herbal Beverage to start with.

My partner David started on the programme at the same time as me to support me and after 3 days I could see a difference in his energy levels.

It took 4 to 6 weeks for me to start to notice a difference, but once the nutrition started to kick in there was no turning back. I have now extended my programme to include the full range of products and my energy levels continue to rise.

My days now are full and I most definitely feel alive again. I can only urge anyone who can relate to my story to give the products a try. They are food, the body is the miracle. Giving the body the proper balanced nutrition that it needs allows it the chance to repair itself. I truly believe that I owe my quality of life today to the products.

If any one would like to talk to me directly please ask the person who has shown you my story. I would be delighted to share my result. I almost forgot to mention that David and I both lost 21 lbs, what a bonus!!

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December 1st 2005.

Before our family started eating Herbalife we felt that we had a fairly balanced nutrition plan. We always started the day with breakfast.

We always had lunch.

And we always had a good dinner.

We felt that we maybe were a little low on fruits and vegetables, but not too far off.

In addition to this we also drank a lot of soft drinks and ate a lot of sweets – mostly chocolate. We always thought that our nutrition was fairly well balanced as it was.

Cassandra started using asthma medication at the age of 2. Even though she was using this medication she was often out of breath after physical activities – she was often sick when she pushed herself over the limit – she would get worn out even by a short walk at normal pace.

In agreement with her doctor we sometimes tried to reduce the amount of medication we gave her, but this always led to big breathing problems for Cassandra.

Cassandra started eating Herbalife (Formula 1, Multivitamin and Herbalifeline) when she was almost 9 ½ years old. After 9 months of eating the Herbalife products she no longer needed her asthma medication!

Now she has been without medication since January 2005 and she is in better shape than ever! For example, she can jump on the trampoline for half an hour without getting any signs of breathing problems!

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