Health Article
Herbalife, Breastfeeding & Weight Loss
While it is recommended that you do not engage in any kind of drastic diet while breastfeeding, such as "Lemon Detox" or the "Cabbage Soup Diet", it is alright to engage in a healthy gradual weight loss program.
A Herbalife meal replacement program is ideal as it gives an excellent amount of protein and a full complement of nutrients including vitamins and minerals, as the Multivitamin Complex is included in every program. It is therefore a healthy option for both mother and baby.
Here is a recent success story from one of our clients in this situation:
Carly - Queensland
I put on 20kg during my pregnancy and after giving birth to my first child, a little girl, in November 2010 I knew I wanted to do what I could to get back to my pre-pregnancy size as soon as possible. When my daughter was six weeks old I was down to 68kg, just by breastfeeding alone, but had noticed my milk supply was suffering due to constantly struggling to find time to eat healthy balanced meals and take care of my daughter, who also suffered from reflux.
I started on the herbalife products (Formula 1, supplements and protein bars) and immediately noticed a difference with my milk supply and it also seemed to assist my daughter's reflux. She no longer had as many attacks and I can only assume this was because my breast milk was not causing her as much discomfort as when I was having to constantly think about what I was eating and how it would affect her.
By the time my daughter had reached six months old I had not only gotten back to my pre-pregnancy weight of 62kg, but passed it and am now back around 60kg - a weight I haven't been since I was in my teens! I still enjoy the protein bars as a healthy snack, especially when I don't have time to think about food (reflux has been replaced by teething!) and will definitely continue to use Herbalife products should bub number 2 come along!
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