Hello Folks,

I was introduced to something called Herbalife about 6 months ago as a
business opportunity.  I thought that the main Herbalife product was just
another slimming drink  I'm a sceptical person by nature and didn't take it
too seriously.  I'm not a salesman, so I can't just SELL products.  I wanted
to find something that I believe in and distribute it.

Being slim, I didn't need to lose any weight.  I wasn't getting the
nutrition that I needed on a mostly vegetarian diet.  What I did need to do
is supplement my nutrition and gain some energy.  I had become very
lethargic.  So after much procrastination, I met up with some distributors,
met some product users (in fact most distibutors are also product users) and
tried the products for myself.

Imagine the scenario.  I am the worlds worst cook.  I hate cooking, full
stop.  Somebody hands me a carton and says "You can mix this with some
half-fat milk and you have a nutritional meal."  I'm in heaven.  Two days
afer starting my program I was full of energy.  I found myself running up
the stairs, something that I hadn't done for a while.

So this is a weight-watchers newsgroup.  Most people want to LOSE weight,
why am I talking about GAINING weight?  This is the point.  What I want to
reach, the same as most of the readers of this group, is my IDEAL weight ...
and then stay there.

I've recently met many people from the other end of the spectrum, those who
are overweight.  Each person has a story to tell.  But what tells the
clearest stories, are their 'before and after' photographs.  A picture
really does paint a thousand words.

So what about this Herbalife 'stuff'?  As the name suggests, Herbalife
products are created from totally natural herbal ingredients and produced in
an ethical manner (this is important issue for me).  The best selling
product is called Formula 1 and is, as I mentioned, a meal in a glass.  This
has all the nutrients of a good healthy meal.  Formula 1 can be supplemented
with Protein powder.  The amount is tailored to your desired BMI (Body Mass
Index).  This is why it can be used for losing, gaining OR maintaining
weight.  People on a weight-loss program usually have two shakes per day
(normally replacing breakfast and lunch) with a healthy meal for dinner.
The protein powder consists of Soy protein (for building muscle fibres) and
whey protein.  It's the whey protein that keeps the hunger pangs away.
Although some people do use our snack products between meals.

For me, maintaining my weight and energy level (!) I have 1 shake per day,
usually at lunchtime.  I can't say enough about this.  Apart from feeding
your body, it also feeds your mind.  I am far more alert than I was before
using Herbalife products.  And the taste.  These drinks taste great
(Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Tropical Fruit, Cappuccino).  How can
something that tastes so good be so good.  One pack normally lasts 3 - 4
weeks (depending on your intake of course) and works out at less than the
cost of a sandwich per day.  A nutritious meal for the price of a cheese
sandwich.

But enough from me for now.  I'm not going to push, but if you really want
to manage your weight, all the information that you need is below.  But
before I go, ask yourself "Why did so many product users become
distributors?".  The answer is, because they totally believe in what they
use, and they want to share it.

Take a look at www.herbalife.com and select Shapeworks to see the
weight-management programs.
Also take a look at
http://www.havealook.org/1234/retail_warm/default.asp?distid=07197882 for
some testimonials.
If you want to give me a call you can do so on 07986 344413.
I'm in Britain, if you live across and ocean and don't want to phone me, you
can email me on gareth.herbalife@ntlworld.com
If you are thinking about buying some of these amazing products but are
worrying about delivery from Britain, don't.  We are in 60 countries and
will despatch your order from your nearest point.

Thanks for reading, and good luck.
Gareth