Why is it So Hard to Lose Weight? Especially as we get older ...

This is something you may not have even thought about, but it does make sense, and there is a solution.

Consider your insides for a moment. The essential nutrients in the foods that you eat are absorbed into your body in your small intestine, through finger-like protrusions called 'villi'.
Over the years, these villi get damaged, they may even break off, and it becomes more difficult for your body to absorb the nutrients that it needs. If you're not getting the quantities of nutrients that your body needs, this could lead to consequences such as increased appetite, food cravings, fatigue, and storage of excess fat in the body (as your body thinks it is being 'starved').

This could explain why it is that as we get older it becomes harder to maintain weight, and we seem more tired (and also may be partly why health niggles seem more common?).

Read more here (see a telling photo, and find out the worst things for damaging villi) :
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Now, want the GOOD NEWS? - Herbalife products are developed around cellular nutrition which means that they are formulated to be easily absorbed, to maximise your nutrient intake from your food. They are also gentle and kind to your system so that your villi are nurtured and not abused.

This could be one reason why Herbalifers are so Healthy!
If you are interested, email me (or text) for more information. It could lead to a whole new you ....

There is still time (just!) to Shape Up for Christmas!

It's not that long to go until Christmas, and all the tempting goodies are in the shops, but at this time of year it's especially important to look after yourself, and to keep your diet nutritious so that your immunity is strong and your energy levels are high for all the partying! The good news is that there is an easy way to feel better in just a few days :

Time to do something about your weight, shape or fitness level?

Herbalife have launched a new 90-day challenge to help you become stronger, fitter or slimmer. It's a combined nutrition & fitness programme, with prizes for the best results!

We are looking for participants to enrol in the next 2 weeks, and receive weekly monitoring, support, diet & fitness advice, and lots of information on good nutrition. It's the perfect opportunity to get into better shape!
More information to follow ....

One tip for weight control

It's easy to dismiss the idea, but keeping a food diary may actually help if you're trying to lose weight - in fact a studies have shown that if you keep a regular record or what you eat, you're more likely to be successful in weight loss.
Susan Bowerman, nutrition expert, says that :
Study after study consistently tells us that keeping track of what you eat, how much exercise you get, and how much you weigh – is one of the key components to successful weight loss.

You might think, "Of course I know what I'm eating!" - But if you are trying to lose weight or eat more healthily, then it will help to get a clear picture of what you're currently doing. Face up to any bad habits that are letting you down, or even just consider portion sizes or the times that you eat.
You may even notice a pattern that gives clues to causes of any other health niggles - eg. sensitive stomach or trouble sleeping.

Read Susan Bowerman's full article here:
Master your Diet with a food diary

Keeping a food diary is a method that I suggest to my clients, and it's also a recommended tip for members of our Weight Loss Challenges.
Feel free to email me yours for some diet advice!

Exciting News!

In association with Welwyn Wellness, we are pleased to announce an official Herbalife Weight Loss Challenge starting this coming week!
It will be a small & informal group meeting once a week to monitor results, share useful information about a nutrition topic with lots of diet tips, and free samples of Herbalife products which will boost your results!

See http://www.welwynweightloss.co.uk/   for more information ...

Happy New Year!

..2013 is here already!

The highlight of 2012 was my joint venture with Kath Sharp, my friend & fellow Herbalife distributor -
we now have a shiny new Nutrition & Wellness Club in the town centre of Welwyn Garden city, called Welwyn Wellness !
Opened in the autumn last year, we are already holding individual consultations and sampling parties, and this month we will be starting weekly group sessions for weight-loss clients :
The Herbalife Weight Loss Challenge is a 12-week course: consisting of  weekly body composition monitoring, education on nutrition topics, free samples of Herbalife products, healthy eating & exercise tips, friendly support all the way.
It's an easy, fun and painless way to get in shape!

Call or email for more information ....