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Debbie’s Weight Loss Transformation is so much more…

“12 months ago my life was very different… I had been very overweight for 14+ years and recently found myself separated from my husband of over 17 years.  It was time for me to get my life back on track! 

My best friend Hayley introduced me to Herbalife and I had my first consultation with Sanela and weigh in on 4th January 2020. Since this date, all aspects of my life has changed for the better!

I am more outgoing, with positive attitude, healthier, fitter and wake up looking forward to what the day will bring! Other diets worked for a small amount of time but as soon as I fell off the wagon, which always happened, the weight, plus more went straight back on. 

Herbalife Nutrition and its ethics stuck with me.  I understood the changes I needed to make in life and way and, for the first time, my weight was never the figure I focused. Instead, I focused on my health, especially the visceral fat, striving to bring this figure down to bring out the healthier person I knew was hiding deep down inside me.  

A lot has happened in 2020, virus has impacted everyone in one way or another, but I’ve not let this stop me! I am happy to say that I am one of the minority whose weight has gone in the right direction! Life is very good, my journey continues! I look forward to seeing what the next year will bring and know that Herbalife Nutrition will be in my life forever.

I simply cannot see me ever waking up and not having a shake for breakfast!

Love, Debbie”

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I can not express enough how proud I am of Debbie.

During the entire year we worked together, I could see her transforming not only physically, but internal shift that was taking place was astounding.

I know Debbie has big plans for 2021, but let me reflect on her progress in 2020:

  • 25 kg or 55 lbs weight loss (4 Stones)
  • Visceral Fat dropping from dangerous 13.9 to 8.8 – which is around 3 litres of internal visceral fat lost.
  • Body fat went from 51% to 42%, which is still high, but Debbie is getting closer to healthier range.
  • Debbie’s lean muscle went from 46% to 55% of her body. She has not lost ANY lean muscle in the process suggesting that meal plan she is on is fully balanced for her unique body composition to keep her metabolism high.

Statistics aside, I have seen Debbie’s confidence grow with each month passing by, she truly is not only feeling healthier, but noticeably happier, she even bought a new house this year and has completely changed her life in the past 12 months.

Even in lockdown, Debbie and I stayed in touch and kept working on a 1-2-1- basis, but Debbie was also part of our 4 Week Challenge that kept inspiring Debbie to stay daily on track with her nutrition and fitness.

Debbie understood very soon that she did not sign up for a diet, but a Way Of Life, which already sets her apart from anyone just going on a “diet”!

Because she was ready, she was also teachable!

I LOVE what I do for all the people I meet and help and believe me when I say that I do understand that everyone is on a different journey and at a different point of readiness, which can not be rushed.

When we are not ready – there is just too much resistance and self-sabotage is a daily struggle.

Debbie was completely ready when she started 12 months ago, she kept being accountable to me even when we could not see each other during several months of the lock down.

Many used lockdown as an excuse to “take a break”. No judgement here, please. Remember, we are all on a different journey and a different point of readiness to change!

Debbie’s results just gave her more fuel and motivation to keep going and she truly achieved necessary mindset shift in 2020 needed to not only achieve results, but keep those results.

Debbie may as well be my absolute Star Client of 2020, however, I am a proud coach of all my client! Because it is our differences that make us unique in who we are.

I am hoping that Debbie’s story will inspire you to get started on your own journey and make 2021 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER.

Because you CAN and you are worth it!

Do not let circumstances dictate what you can achieve or not! You’ve got this and I’ve got you too!

If you feel you are at the point of readiness, let’s work together! DM me for details!

Until we meet again,

Wishing you a Healthy & Happy New Year 2021!

Yours in Health,

Sanela

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When coffee is actually REALLY good for you: The Power of High Protein Iced Coffee

Coffee is a staple of most diets these days. Iced coffee in particular is currently popular, especially to younger consumers, which is why it is being introduced in most of the coffee shops.

I grew up in a big coffee culture. Most of my family members and friends can not imagine life without their daily coffee fix. Many of my clients used to drink 5-10 coffees a day and it took a while to build healthier habits by reducing such large intake and replace it with healthier alternatives!

So, as much it can be a part of tradition, it can also turn into quite an unhealthy habit trying to get the energy boost from coffee and other caffeinated drinks in order to keep going; for most part energy lack originates from unhealthy nutritional habits.

Snacking is another big part of everyone’s lifestyle and major brands are investing into healthy snacking ranges as consumers are becoming more health conscious, which is truly great.

Our High Protein Iced Coffee is a great alternative to high street brands giving a coffee fix while it also offers great amount of health benefits, including quality protein, making it a great healthy snacking option as well.

Why choose our High Protein Iced Coffee?

  • Convenient – just mix with water – and take it with you anytime and anywhere – take it to work, take it to town, take it to the gym…
  • 85 Calories per serving – 60 calories are from protein!
  • Great for Weight Management as this low calorie, low fat, low sugar, high protein healthy snack is a way healthier alternative to high street coffees
  • 80 mg of caffeine per serving to help improve concentration especially before exercise or while at work
  • It is creamy, but with a bold coffee flavour from 100% real Robusta bean
  • Perfect as a mid-morning/ mid-afternoon snack!
  • It features only 6 ingredients: no nasty stuff of excess sugar, fat and artificial ingredients you find in many high street coffees: great for those who are health conscious and looking for a clean label snack
  • Fantastic for those who are fit & active as it is high in whey protein – perfect for an indulgent post workout shake.
  • It is a scientifically a cutting-edge product
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One may be reluctant to give up their morning coffee, and you do not necessarily have to at all, but, how about trying to replace it with something that will still give you the coffee boost, while it will also give your metabolism a healthy kick start and boost any time of the day whether it is before and after a workout, at work, etc. … and see how you feel…

Herbalife Nutrition High Protein Iced Coffee

High Protein Iced Coffee Features:

  • High in protein – 15 grams per serving of whey protein that is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids, high in BCCAs and supports muscle protein synthesis, muscle recovery
  • Low in fat
  • No added sugar – sweetened with naturally sourced Stevia
  • 80mg of caffeine from real Robusta coffee beans, not an artificial coffee powder, same caffeine content as an espresso shot
  • No artificial colours
  • Coconut creamer for a creamy texture
  • Vegetarian friendly
  • Sea salt to help boost flavour
  • Available in Latte Macchiato & Mocha flavours
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So many people consume high amount of calories, fat & sugar through coffee drinks, and our High Protein Iced Coffee makes a perfect alternative!

If you are looking to manage your weight, are health conscious, looking for a clean label snack with only a few ingredients or fit & active and looking for a healthy snack high in protein to boost your daily protein intake – do not look any further – our High Protein Iced Coffee is just for you and worth giving it a go!

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New Generation Formula 1

After four decades, Formula 1 has changed for even better and we can not be more excited about it. It is cleaner and yummier than ever. It is New Generation Formula 1….

  • It is Vegan
  • It is Gluten Free
  • It is Dairy Free
  • High in Fibre (5 gr)
  • High in Protein (18+)
  • High in Vitamins & Minerals (25)
  • Natural Colour and Flavouring

Our Formula 1, almost unchanged for nearly four decades, is an advanced formula that made Herbalife Nutrition the leader in weight management and meal replacement industry.

Because what is good – feels good. You know it. Your body knows it.

Independent clinical studies on Formula 1 show how combining F1 meal replacement with regular diet produced better weight loss and fat loss results than food diet alone. That is in line with the recent research on meal replacements, in general.

And there is so much research on meal replacements and a role they play in an effective weight management although their role goes way beyond just weight management. Our Formula 1 is a primarily a nutritional product that can replace nutrients that we may not be getting through regular diet.

Our Formula 1 offers convenience, taste and nutrition all in one shake

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Skin regimen I trust…

It feels great to be 43 and often complemented on the health of my skin and asked what my skin regimen is.

However, before I say what actually goes ON my skin, it is impossible to talk about skin health without talking about overall nutrition…

Healthy skin is a lot more than just skin deep, so nourishing your skin starts from the inside first. No cream or skin regimen will be a good substitute for a bad diet or lack of sleep and rest.

One does not need to be a skin health specialist to say with confidence that what we eat and drink will show itself on the outside too.

From personal experience, the moment there is more sugar in my diet, more fat or processed food, especially lack of water or good night’s sleep – my skin will feel it too, not just my overall body, be it digestion, energy levels or else.

It is also well known that teenagers who suffer from skin conditions like spots and acne almost always benefit and see skin improvement when decreasing saturated fat and sugar in diet, starting with replacing sugary cereals in the morning with healthier and more balanced breakfast options.

So, my top nutrition tips for healthy skin are:

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Snack on this… Try these 20 Healthy Protein Snacks

Healthy snacking is an important part of our diet and lifestyle for many reasons:

  • It prevents us from being too hungry and over-eating for lunch or dinner by helping keep blood sugar levels stable;
  • It is an opportunity to sneak in some veggies or fruit to increase our nutrient intake of vitamins, minerals and fibre;
  • Keeping our lean muscle on throughout life depends, apart from exercising, also on eating enough protein, therefore, balanced, protein snacks are a great way to help us reach our daily protein requirements.

When creating meal plans for clients, snacks play an important part for all the reasons mentioned above.

For a snack to be considered healthy, we need to take into consideration both energy it gives us (we want just enough calories to keep hunger at bay until next main meal) and balance (low in carbs and high in protein, healthy fats and fibre, which all nourishes, but combined, also keeps blood sugar levels stable).

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Here is how you can show your heart, brain and eyes that you care

I don’t think I have ever been excited as much as I was when Herbalifeline Max was announced to be released in Winter 2016.

I remember a training few years ago when one of our leading medical doctors mentioned that whilst our Core Nutrition, helps us reach optimum nutrition as part of a healthy eating regime, one other thing they would highly recommend adding to our daily nutrition intake are Omega 3 fish oils in form of a supplement on top of a healthy and balanced diet.

To most people I speak to, thinking of fats as healthy seems to go against nearly every piece of nutrition advice they have ever had in the past, but, this sentiment is slowly changing as nutritional science is discovering more and more benefits of healthy fats.

There are certain types of fats that are considered healthy and that are actually essential to the body.

You see, our body requires a small amount of fats that help our bodies to function properly. Some fats are healthier than others and Omega 3 that are unsaturated (polyunsaturated) are considered to be better for us as they are proven to keep blood cholesterol within normal range, amongst other benefits.

Herbalife Nutrition Philosophy recommend getting 30% of our daily calories from fat with special emphasis on optimising our daily intake of healthy fats.

Getting more fats from saturated sources can lead to health problems including weight gain. Research shows that the intake of saturated fats in adults in the UK often exceed recommendations, with average intakes ranging from 9-26% of daily calories intake. (Source: EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies, EFSA journal 2010)

Healthy fats are found in fish, nuts, olive oil, avocados, to name a few main sources. Different types of fish have different amounts and to ensure we get those good-for-us Omega 3 oils, it is recommended we consume at least twice a week oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

However, studies show that some Western diets are very low in long-chain Omega 3 fatty acids.

The European Food Safety Authority recommends adults to consume 250 mg EPA and DHA per day, however, this can be difficult to reach, which is why a dietary supplement is recommended and can be helpful in helping us gain the benefits of EPA and DHA (omega 3 fatty acids) to keep our heart heathy and maintain normal brain function and vision, as well as maintenance of normal blood pressure and normal blood triglyceride levels.

Our Herbalifeline Omega 3 supplement contains 250 mg of EPA & DHA and I have been consuming it for years. However, company went a little bit further with the release of NEW Omega 3 Supplement – Herbalifeline Max:

  • It contains even higher levels of EPA and DHA per capsule, which delivers even greater heart, vision and brain benefits:

    • One capsule contains 1063 mg of fish oils, out of which Omega 3 fatty acids: 375 mg EPA & 250 mg DHA
    • Four capsules contains 4253 mg of fish oils, out of which Omega 3 fatty acids: 1500 mg EPA & 1000 mg DHA
    • Five capsules contain 5315 mg of fish oils, out of which Omega 3 fatty acids: 1875 mg EPA & 1250 mg DHA

  • New formulation comes with key claims:

    • Taking 1 tablet per day contributes to the normal function of the heart (daily intake of 250 mg of EPA & DHA), normal vision (daily intake of 250 mg of DHA) and normal brain function (daily intake of 250 mg of DHA)
    • Taking 4 tablets per day contributes to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels (daily intake of 2g of EPA & DHA)
    • Taking 5 tablets per day contributes towards the maintenance of normal blood pressure (daily intake of 3g of EPA & DHA)

  • New sustainably sourced fish oil is accredited by Friends of The Sea, supporting the same respectful values for the marine habitat

  • It is a new vegetarian gel capsule, suitable for vegetarians and also contains the exclusive combination of essential oils from thyme and peppermint to eliminate any aftertaste.

So, one capsule per day and so many benefits. Exciting or what? Please do not hesitate to connect should you wish to find out more.

Remember also that if your body composition goal is to lose fat, this does not mean that you should stop consuming fats. On the contrary…

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Watermelon Protein Snack Smoothie

If you read any of my earlier posts, I think you will get the sense of a recurring theme – protein is the king. Meals and snack with the right balance of protein are essential to our well being as protein is a macro nutrient, nutrient we need in large amounts, as it performs major roles of building and maintaining lean muscle and maintaining normal bone, amongst other roles.

There are many sources of protein, like dairy, meat, eggs, fish, pulses, nuts. For the amount of protein we need on a daily basis (1 gram per 1 lbs of lean muscle is the figure I go with, unless we are building leans muscle, in which case the ratio is more 1.5:1) – it is a good advice to try to get at last 50% of it from vegetarian sources. Soya is a complete protein unlike beans and other plant sources. This means it has the same amino acid chain as meat proteins do, but it is a lot easier to digest as it comes from plants, making it a truly super form of protein.

So, here is another example, whilst my boys were happy with a watermelon chunks for their snack, I had to be a little bit smarter for myself and used a few chunks with Protein Drink Mix to make 15 grams of protein under 150 calories Watermelon Protein Snack. Absolutely delicious. Never tried it before using watermelon and I surely will again!

Watermelon is not just full of water, it also helps water be absorbed faster. It is also dense in nutrients. Little goes a long way as it still is a source of sugar, so, whilst healthy, slice is enough, around 1 cup (1 cup is 154 grams, 46 calories and 9.6 grams of sugar). 🙂