Herbalife Independent Distributor Blog

Thursday, February 09, 2006

“Ninety-five pounds lighter!”


Rodney and Mary Ann Marcantel joke that they’ve tried every weight-loss program ever developed. But their weight was no laughing matter. “Mary Ann had serious weight-related health issues,” Rodney says, “and many of my relatives suffered from poor health brought on by being overweight.” So when Rodney started dropping pounds on the ShapeWorks™ products, he says, “I knew this was our answer to a healthy future.”

“We’d both been battling weight problems forever.”

Despite Rodney’s initial success, he recalls, “Mary Ann was skeptical, having been disappointed by weight-loss programs before.” So Rodney sent his wife to work with a shake. And when Mary Ann called just hours later, Rodney knew she had come around. “She said, ‘I don’t know what’s in this thing, but I feel incredible!’
And I told her, ‘So do I.’” Now, Rodney and Mary Ann are enjoying healthy,
vibrant lives. “I’m so glad I tried that first shake,”* he says. “We describe ShapeWorks™ products in one word–wow!”

Here's how:


Always remember the connection between health and weight. Knowing that you’re improving your health is a great motivator to stick with your program.
Commit, commit, commit!

Favorites:
Formula 1 Dutch Chocolate shake–with soy milk, frozen yogurt and vanilla and almond extracts;

Rodney & Mary Ann Marcantel

Rodney:
Before: 202
After: 157
45 pounds lost

Mary Ann:
Before: 189
After: 139
50 pounds lost

*These results are not typical. Individual results will vary.

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


Eli Akiba knew he was putting on weight. 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:

Don’t fight my sweet tooth–enjoy two snacks a day, like Protein Bars.
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!
Before: 209
After: 165
44 POUNDS LOST

*These results are not typical. Individual results will vary.

“I never imagined I could look like this.”


Cristina Hernandez had only one goal in mind when she started taking the ShapeWorks™ products. “I really wanted to lose weight,” she says. “The increased energy and improved health were wonderful benefits,” says the mother of three, “but my main priority was changing my body.” As a waitress, Cristina got plenty of exercise at work. “I was running around all day,” she explains. But to get the body she wanted, Cristina needed better nutrition.

“All it took was doing exactly what my Sponsor told me.”

“When I started my program with my Sponsor’s help,” Cristina recalls, “my figure started looking great–not too skinny, just fit and trim. I was so excited!” And Cristina wasn’t the only one who noticed. “Everyone wanted to know what I was
doing to look so good.”*

“Take each day one at a time and you'll get to your goal before you know it.”


Here’s How:
● Favorites: Formula 1
● Stay on track each day by figuring out ahead of time when and where you’re
going to have your shakes and snacks.
● Show off your results a little–the positive feedback you get will help keep you motivated.

Cristina Hernandez

Before: 180
After: 135
45 POUNDS LOST

*These results are not typical. Individual results will vary