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‘A Simple Guide To Losing Weight, Keeping

Fit & Staying Healthy’

Mark Lancaster – Independent Herbalife Coach

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Contents

Contents .................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3

Chapter 1: The Last Weight-Loss Plan You’ll Ever Need! ......................................................... 5

Chapter 2: Setting Targets & Your Food Diary .......................................................................... 7

Chapter 3: Ordering Your Herbalife Products .......................................................................... 11

Chapter 4: The Importance of Hydration.................................................................................. 16

Chapter 5: Sleep More to Lose More ....................................................................................... 18

Chapter 6: Calorie-burning Activities ....................................................................................... 20

Chapter 7: Put A Stop To Emotional Eating............................................................................. 23

Chapter 8: Tips for Staying Motivated ..................................................................................... 25

Chapter 9: The 80/20 Plan - In Brief ........................................................................................ 28

Chapter 10: The 80/20 Plan - In Detail .................................................................................... 31

Chapter 11: The 80/20 Plan – Weight Maintenance ................................................................ 37

Chapter 12: The 80/20 Plan – The ‘20’ Part is Exercise! ......................................................... 38

Chapter 13: The Balance Between Exercise & Diet ................................................................ 40

Chapter 14: Do You Have Any Questions? ............................................................................. 43

Chapter 15: Get Your Herbalife Products At A Discount ......................................................... 45

Chapter 16: Recap and Resources ......................................................................................... 48

Chapter 17: How To Contact Me ............................................................................................. 50

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Introduction

“When it comes to losing weight, one thing is a certainty: It took you time

to gain your excess weight, and it will take you some time and a little

determination to lose it!”

But there are steps you can take to speed up the process…

I’m Mark Lancaster from the UK & one of the jobs I have is running the Lose

Weight Feel GR8 Website. I’ve been an Independent Herbalife Coach since 2006 and my aim

is to help motivated people like yourself to improve your health, lose weight, become fitter and

enjoy life a lot more!

Important: Although this e-book mentions mostly references to the UK, Herbalife is present in

over 80 countries, so wherever you are, the 80/20 Wellness Plan will still work for you. Just

email me with any specific questions you have to: marklancaster_1964@yahoo.co.uk

The 80/20 Plan is simple - to lose weight you don’t need to spend all your waking hours at the

gym! 80% of your weight loss will come through targeted nutrition and healthy eating. The

remaining 20% is through moderate, regular exercise. But, if you prefer to be more active,

that’s excellent – you will lose your weight a lot faster!

The Herbalife range of products work and have helped millions of people to lose weight

through great nutrition for over 30 years! For a full, detailed list of products, click here

The important thing is to lose weight at a sustainable rate through good nutrition, moderate

exercise and creating new eating habits – this way you will not put the weight back on - EVER!

The formula for losing weight is simple: 80% nutrition and 20% exercise – not the other

way around!

Using Herbalife products is not really a diet as you might have tried before where you’re

always hungry and waiting for your next meal! It’s important you lose your weight in a healthy

way – in some weight control programmes, the pounds/kilo’s just comes straight back on once

you stop the diet!

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This method is a way of changing your eating habits so it becomes a normal way of life and

won’t feel like a diet at all!

Not all weight loss will be fat loss. You will also lose weight by getting rid of the retained fluid,

bloating, and waste products that keep your weight high. In a very short time, you’ll feel like a

new person – a much lighter one and with lots more energy to enjoy life more!

This e-book will be your guide through every step of the journey. You will begin by learning

how to mentally and physically prepare yourself for healthy weight loss.

Without further delay, let’s set off on your weight loss journey!

PS. The full link to see the range of Herbalife products is:

https://www.goherbalife.com/marklancaster/en-GB/Catalog/

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Chapter 1: The Last Weight-Loss Plan You’ll Ever Need!

A healthy diet is the basis of balanced nutrition; having balanced nutrition helps to maintain or

improve a person’s overall health and lowers the risk of a number of health related issues.

A healthy diet is about consuming the right amount of essential nutrients and drinking enough

water. Balanced nutrition therefore is about consuming the right amounts of macronutrients

(fats, proteins, and carbohydrates) calories to support energy needs, and micronutrients to

supports the needs for human nutrition.

You’re about to embark on the last, healthiest and easiest weight loss plan you’ll ever need –

the 80/20 Plan!

As I mentioned earlier, Herbalife have been producing innovative, effective products for over

30 years and have helped millions of people in over 80 countries to fulfil their weight-loss goals

and become healthier in the process.

These scientifically developed products make it so easy for you to lose weight, gain more

energy and feel fit & healthy again!

I Wanted An Easy To Follow Routine

With a hectic work and home life, I wanted an easy-to-follow way

of losing weight which didn’t need me to spend hours counting

calories, starving myself on salads, weighing food or spending

hours at the gym!

The annoying part is that I joined Herbalife in 2005 while living in

South Africa – I got great results from the products and lost lots of

weight. But after relocating to the UK in 2006 and changing jobs

several times, for one reason or another I put Herbalife aside (a

big mistake on my part) and over a period of 4-5 years, my weight

gradually crept up and up.

I reached my heaviest weight at 17st 6lb (about 112kg), had high cholesterol, high blood

pressure and to top it all off, was then diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

I was told that I would be on tablets for the rest of my life IF, I lost weight and started to look

after myself more. If I didn’t, there was a possibility of the diabetes becoming worse and having

to take insulin injections – this I didn’t want! I hate needles…

Before – 17st 6lb

(112kg)

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After a long look in the mirror, I realised that I needed to change things – and straight away!

May 3rd 2013 was my 49th birthday – my father died at an early age through a heart attack and

I didn’t want my children to go through the same experiences I did so I made a decision there

and then.

To make sure I would reach my 50th birthday in May 2014 in a healthy

way, I set myself some challenges:

To bring my weight down in to the ‘normal’ range for my height –

13 stone (82kg)

Bring my Body Mass Index (BMI) reading back to the ‘normal’

range

Reduce my blood pressure

Reduce my cholesterol level

And the big one … to reduce my blood sugar levels to stop taking

medication for type 2 diabetes!

Progress is going well and you can see how I’m getting on at the website

where I post updates at regular intervals.

But as you can hopefully see in the recent ‘during’ photo on the right, I’m heading in the right

direction!

I definitely feel better in myself and I look forward to posting my ‘after’ photo in the near future,

but my main goal is to reach my 13st target before May 2014.

When losing weight, it shouldn’t be a short-term diet but a life-long lifestyle change to ensure

you don’t go back to where you started – or worse!

Although Herbalife products are 100% safe, it’s wise to make sure your doctor is okay

with it if you are suffering from certain health conditions, malnourishment, or a

compromised immune system. If in doubt, check first!

Keeping that in mind, let’s walk through the steps you need to take to get started…

‘During’ – Latest 15st 2lb (96Kg)!

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Chapter 2: Setting Targets & Your Food Diary

We need to have something to aim for when planning to lose weight. So how do you know

what a healthy weight is and what you should weigh?

There are two main ways to find out your target weight:

- BMI: you can check your Body Mass Index and this is a good indicator of whether you are in

the normal, overweight or obese range. You can Check Your BMI Here at the Lose Weight

Feel GR8 website or try this NHS BMI tracker app for iPhone - click here for the free app

My advice is not to target the ‘Healthy/Normal’ BMI range straight away. Aim for mid-way in the

range below where you are e.g. if you are currently in the ‘Obese’ weight range, set your first

target for the middle of the ‘Overweight’ range.

There is another great little tool were you can find out what weight you need to be to reach a

certain BMI target with some sliders – click here for the BBC BMI tool

- Use A Weight/Height Chart: this will show you the ideal weight range you should be in for

your height. There is a chart below to give you an idea of what you should weigh for your

height. (This is for adults only and is intended as a rough guide.)

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Sometimes the 'ideal weights' shown on these charts are a bit optimistic so be sensible. For

example, when I started this journey at over 17 stones 6lb’s, the charts told me my ideal weight

should be 11 stone! I hadn't been that weight since I was fighting-fit in the Army!

Why is a food diary important?

The thought of keeping a food diary usually scares people! It’s either because they think it’s

going to be a boring, time consuming task to complete a log of everything you eat during the

day – which I suppose it could be if you eat a lot!

Or it’s because they know they are eating too much and don’t want to face up to the fact…

But it is important before we start the plan that you know exactly where you stand when it

comes to what you eat and how much you eat.

About Calories

Calories are a measure of the amount of energy in food. Knowing how many calories are in our

food can help us to balance the energy we put into our bodies with the energy we use. And

that’s the key to a healthy weight. You can read more about calories here

An average man needs around 2,500 calories a day to function normally – most people that

struggle with their weight eat MUCH more than that without realising it. For an average

woman, that figure is around 2,000 calories a day. These values can vary depending on age

and levels of physical activity, among other factors.

We measure the amount of energy contained in an item of food in calories, just as we measure

the weight of that item of food in kilograms. If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s a good idea to

eat less and be more active. Eating less is important when you're trying to lose weight, even if

you already have a balanced diet.

Although we won’t be counting calories in details, for the initial weight-loss phase of

the 80/20 Plan we are going to limit our calorie intake to around 1500 calories per day!

Weight gain occurs when we regularly put more energy into our bodies than we use.

Over time, that excess energy is stored by the body as fat. Research shows that most

adults eat and drink more than they need, and think that they are more physically active

than they are.

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How To Keep Track Of What We Eat

Nowadays, keeping a record of what we eat is really easy thanks to modern technology – if

you use a Smartphone or tablet there are apps and websites that make it

easy not only to keep track of what we eat but how many calories are being

consumed.

You can use the simple paper and pen method if you wish – it doesn’t really

matter – as long as from the moment you wake up to the second your head

hits your pillow, you have kept an accurate record of what you’ve eaten.

If you do like to be a bit ‘techy’, I use this free app from My Fitness Pal and

this is available on various platforms – you can access it from anywhere

and each time you eat, it can be logged with a running total of how many

calories you eaten plus how many you have remaining if you have a set

amount to use.

There’s also a web-based guide to the different amount of calories in various food groups at

Calorie Counting UK which may also help when filling out your food diary. You can also try this

calorie counter too!

So, here are your first steps of your 80/20 Plan:

Step One

Find out what your Body Mass Index (BMI) reading is and what your first target weight

should be. Remember to make small moves rather than one big leap to what the charts

say your weight should be! Check Your BMI Here

Important!! Take a ‘Before’ photograph of yourself – take a few, from the front, side and

back if you have a friend!

This will give you a start point and in the months and weeks to come, you can look back

and see what amazing progress you’ve made. This will also be the start of your weight

loss story…

Step Two

Make a food diary – whether it’s an app on your phone or just plain old paper and pen, write

down everything you eat for the next 5-7 days before you get started on the plan. Below is an

example of what a food diary may look like but whatever works for you is just fine – but don’t

cheat!

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Chapter 3: Ordering Your Herbalife Products

So, now you should have started planning your food diary – if it’s

going to a paper and pen job or going more high-tech, start

tracking your calorie intake for the next week before starting on

the products.

You should also know what your BMI is and what your first target

weight should be – if not, go back to the previous chapter and find

out how to calculate these.

Plus, and very importantly, you should also have your ‘Before’

photograph to look back on in the weeks, months and years to come as to where you ‘used to

be’ in terms of your weight!

The Next Step

We’re going to be replacing 2 of your meals per day with the Herbalife F1 Shakes in the initial

weight-loss phases of the 80/20 plan. Once you are happy and reach your target, to maintain

weight we’ll reduce this to 1 meal replacement.

What meals you replace is up to you – but I would suggest that you start the day at breakfast

with an F1 Shake – this gives you the best start after your previous nights’ rest. Lunch will then

be F1 Shake and your evening meal will be ‘colourful’ including veggies which is high in protein

and fibre.

You need to snack at certain times of the day to keep your blood sugar levels up which again

should be a protein based snack & fruit which are taken together.

You should NEVER feel hungry at all during the day with this eating plan!

As long as your other meal is healthy, still watching portion sizes and calorie intake, then you

WILL lose weight at a steady, sustainable rate.

You should be looking to lose weight at a rate of 1.5 to 2lbs a week – that’s up to 1kg for

the metric people! This will give you the best chance of keeping the weight off!

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Why Herbalife?

Herbalife products have been helping people around the world for the past 30 years achieve

their health and wellness goals. With a presence in over 80 countries globally – and growing –

you can rest assured that these are the best wellness products available.

Which Products Do You Need?

There is a huge range of products available from Herbalife but for the 80/20 Plan we are going

to focus on a few core products. You can choose whatever suits you – don’t feel that you need

to order all the products below to be successful! For a more detailed product list, click here

Here are my ‘Big Five’ that I use every day, but some are optional:

1. Formula 1 Shake Meal - When trying to lose or manage your weight,

it’s important to maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. A healthy meal

like Formula 1 helps you to control your calorie intake whilst also

providing essential vitamins and minerals, with carbohydrate and

protein. Available in various flavours.

2. Thermojetics Herbal Beverage - A low calorie refreshing drink infused

with green and black tea. When leading a busy or active lifestyle, do you

often feel less than alert and struggle to concentrate? With 6 kcal per

serving, Instant Herbal Beverage is a refreshing drink enjoyed hot or

cold, and a great way to help you reach your required fluid intake each

day. Thermojetics are also designed to boost your metabolism which will

in turn, help you burn fat faster – up to 80 calories per drink. You can

‘drink & shrink!’

3. Protein Snack Bars - Herbalife Protein Bars are a delicious high protein

healthy snack. With approximately 140 calories, each Herbalife Protein

Bar contains almost 10g of high quality dairy protein, which can help build

lean body mass. Increasing your body’s lean body mass can contribute to

an increased metabolic rate.

4. Aloe Juice Concentrate - Made from the Aloe leaf, Herbal Aloe

Concentrate is a refreshing drink which contains Aloe Vera juice to give

water a citrus twist. Add 3-4 capfuls of Herbal Aloe Concentrate to water

to provide a refreshing and soothing drink, which may stimulate you to

drink more water thus helping you to achieve the required fluid intake of

2-2.5 litres per day.

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5. Formula 3 Protein Powder - Formula 3 is an easy way to personalise

your protein intake to suit your weight management or fitness needs.

Proteins from foods like soy and dairy are termed ‘complete’ proteins

because they contain a balance of all the essential amino acids (or

building blocks) for the growth and maintenance of muscle. Your body

needs 1g of protein per 1kg of body weight.

Those are my personal favourites but to get the best possible start, when you order a Weight

Management Starter Programme or Basic Wellness Programme you also get these two

great extras:

Fibre & Herb Tablets - Fibre & Herb contains oat fibre together with

parsley, orange blossom, hibiscus flower and fennel seed powder. Fibre

supplement to help you reach the recommended daily fibre intake of

25g per day. Take two tablets with each meal, three times per day. This

product may be used in conjunction with Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritional

Shake Mix.

F2 Multivitamin Complex – this Formula 2 Multivitamin is your daily

healthy supplement with over 15 vitamins and minerals to help you

reach your Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA.) One tablet three

times daily with meals. This product can be used in conjunction with

Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix.

How To Order Your Products

So now it’s time to decide on which Herbalife products you want to get started with – it will take

a few days for them to arrive depending on where you are in the World!

If You Are In The UK:

There are two ways to order once you decide which one is best for you:

1. Pay Via PayPal – just email me with which products you wish to order and I will send

you an invoice where you can pay through PayPal. Once payment is received, I will

contact you for your contact details and delivery address. Your order will be delivered by

courier direct to you within 3-4 working days.

2. By Internet Transfer – choose which products you want and deposit the amount to the

following account:

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Account Name: M Lancaster

Bank: Santander Bank

Branch: 09-01-28

Account No: 35482292

Use your full name as a reference number so I can track your payment.

If You Are Outside The UK: Remember that Herbalife operates in over 80 countries

worldwide so there’s a good chance we can process your order in your country too, although

delivery times and methods may be slightly different to here in the UK. If you would like to

order the products in your country, just email me at: info@loseweightfeelgr8.com

If not, I can let you know where the nearest Herbalife Coach/Distributor is to you – or maybe

even you would like to join the team as a Distributor/Nutrition Coach in your country! If you

would like to know how to get started, just email me at: marklancaster_1964@yahoo.co.uk

Which Herbalife Programme Is Best For Me?

Now it’s time to decide on which programme or products are best for you to get started with the

80/20 Plan. I’ve listed them below in order of what my choice would be but this will depend on

your own personal choice, your budget and how committed you are

at getting healthy!

1. Weight Management Starter Programme £110.90 – this is

the best & most complete programme to get you started.

- 2 x Formula 1 Meals (Vanilla Plus 1 other flavour) - Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex tablets - Fibre & Herb tablets - Thermojetics Herbal Beverage - Original Flavour 50g

2. Basic Wellness Programme £82.90 – a great way to get

started & contains 1 x F1 Shake, but all the other products as

per the Starter Programme above.

- 1 x Formula 1 Meal (Choice of great flavours) - Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex tablets - Fibre & Herb tablets - Thermojetics Herbal Beverage - Original Flavour 50g

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3. My ‘Healthy Breakfast’ Programme £94.90 – this is a great way to start the day with a healthy breakfast – the most important meal of the day! - Formula 1 Shake Meal – various flavours - Thermojetics Instant Herbal Beverage - 50g - Aloe Juice concentrate 473ml - Protein Bar (box of 14)

4. ‘Shake & Tea’ Special £49.90 – the essentials to get you

started if you just want to try the products first or are on a tight

budget.

- 1 x Formula 1 Meal (Choice of great flavours) - Thermojetics Instant Herbal Beverage - 50g

All the above 80/20 Wellness Programmes come complete with a Herbalife starter pack

(excluding the ‘Shake & Tea’ Special.)

The Starter Pack includes:

- Shake bottle

- Measuring spoon

- Tablet box

- Tape measure

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Chapter 4: The Importance of Hydration

Have you ordered your Herbalife Starter

Programme yet? What are you waiting for!?

If you haven’t ordered yet, go back to the previous

chapter and find out how – in the meantime we

can look at the importance of keeping hydrated.

And keeping hydrated is a key part of healthy

weight loss!

We’re often told about the importance of adequate

water intake, but do you know why it’s so

important? Water can contribute to weight loss –

even fast weight loss – in several ways.

First, since our bodies need water to survive, they have a self-defence reaction when we don’t

consume enough water. In response to dehydration, they start to hold on to every bit of fluid

they get. This is called fluid retention, or bloating, and it can cause the scale to leap up by

several pounds.

The cure for bloating is to drink more water. If you drink at least 2-2.5 litres a day, your body

will start to let go of the fluid it has been retaining. Your waist will shrink, and you will lose

some superfluous pounds.

To tell if you’re bloated, clench your hands into fists. Do they feel tight and puffy? Are your

rings leaving indentations on your fingers? If so, you might be bloated, and water can help.

Secondly, water acts as a vitamin delivery system. The vitamins you consume through food

will be distributed throughout your body if you’re properly hydrated. If you haven’t had enough

fluids, the vitamins will have trouble getting where they need to go.

Finally, water keeps our organs functioning at their highest level. This directly affects your

body’s ability to burn fat.

You see, our bodies have a natural filtration system that gets rid of toxins and built-up fluid: the

kidneys. But the kidneys need plenty of water to be able to do their job properly. If you don’t

drink enough water, the kidneys have to call on the liver for back-up filtration. While the liver is

busy helping out the kidneys, it’s not metabolising fat as efficiently as it should, and more of

the food you eat will be stored as fat.

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What I make a point of doing each and every day is to drink at least 2 litres of water – more if it

is hot weather. My sports bottle contains 750ml which I try and finish before lunch & refill so

that’s 1500ml right there!

My Formula 1 Shakes each contain 250ml of water so there’s another 500ml, and I have the

occasional tea/coffee (in moderation) so on a normal day I easily reach my 2 litre target.

By adding ½ teaspoon of Thermojetics herbal tea in to my sports bottle, it gives me a boost if

my energy levels are running low and it also speeds up my metabolism which aids in burning

fat! The original flavour Thermo can taste a little bitter so I usually a splash of sugar-free apple

juice (you can use any juice concentrate really) to take the bitterness away.

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Chapter 5: Sleep More to Lose More

When you think of weight-loss measures,

sleep isn’t usually the first activity that

comes to mind. But sleep is one of the

most important things you can do when

you’re trying to lose extra pounds.

Like hydration, adequate sleep benefits the

dieter in many ways. First and foremost,

sleep relieves stress. Stress is actually

counterproductive to weight loss. That’s

because stress triggers a chemical

reaction in our bodies that actually promotes weight gain.

Think about our ancestors: They had to store body fat to help them survive through times of

famine. Therefore, whenever their bodies were stressed (as in times of starvation), a hormone

called cortisol was released. Cortisol tells our bodies to save up their fat stores in preparation

for hard times ahead.

In modern days, we have more stress than ever before due to job pressure, family obligations

and financial concerns. We are bombarded with information and advertisements. Many of us

work around the clock to make ends meet.

Sleep soothes the mind and body, gives us a chance to slow down and process the events of

our day, and tells our bodies to replace cortisol production with endorphin production.

Endorphins are feel-good chemicals that relieve stress and give us a general sense of well-

being.

Finally, sleep gives our bodies the opportunity to repair themselves. If you exercise, and

especially if you do strength-training, you might end up with achy muscles. That’s because

exercise and weight-lifting cause microscopic tears throughout your muscle tissue.

When you sleep, your muscles repair these tears, rebuilding your muscle tissue stronger than

before. This leaves you with more lean muscle mass, which means you burn more calories all

day and all night, even when you sleep.

In spite of its many benefits, adequate sleep is something few of us enjoy. Studies have shown

that most people don’t get the 7 to 10 hours of sleep that their bodies require. Insufficient sleep

can have a direct impact on how much weight you lose or gain.

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When you are completing your food diary, why not note down your sleep patterns too? Look at

the amount of sleep you get each night. Is it enough? If not, what is keeping you from sleeping

more? Sometimes the answer is obvious, like a newborn baby or a demanding work schedule.

Other common culprits include too much computer time before bed (computer and video

games stimulate the brain, preventing it from winding down in preparation for sleep); alcohol

consumption; and insomnia due to stress or anxiety.

Do what you can to manage your stress level

while you’re awake. Get some exercise each

day, in the sunlight if possible. Yoga and

meditation can also help. Never use sleep aids

unless your doctor gives you the go-ahead, as

you can become dependent on them.

Finally, make sure your bedroom is conducive

to a good night’s sleep. If noises tend to wake

you during the night, invest in a cheap pair of

foam earplugs, or drown out background noise

with a fan. Make sure the room is dark, and turn off any electronic devices that have flashing

lights. Wind down before bed with a warm bath, a cup of chamomile tea, and a book.

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Chapter 6: Calorie-burning Activities

Weight loss comes easier when you add

physical activity. Many of us have plenty

of excuses for our sedentary lifestyles: We

work too hard, can’t afford gym

memberships, have too many demands

on our time, or just plain don’t like to

exercise.

If you hate exercising, it’s probably

because you’re not getting the right kind

of exercise. Some people are perfectly

happy running on a treadmill day in and day out, but there are many more who dread the

monotony. Find out some quick & easy exercise routines here

If boredom is keeping you from getting a healthy amount of cardio, mix up your routine with

some fun activities. Group sports like basketball and soccer burn far more calories per hour

than a treadmill, and they’re fun and social to boot. Call up some friends, or visit your local

activity centre to sign up for an amateur sports league.

Swimming is another great way to burn calories. Jump in

the pool and paddle around, then jog as fast as you can in

the shallow end. The water provides enough resistance to

kick your metabolism into high gear. If you have a local

beach, brisk walking on the sand will burn more calories

than walking on pavement.

Kids also provide opportunities for calorie burning. If you

have a baby, contact your local crèche or mother/toddler

club to go on walks with other new parents. You can keep

an eye on your little one while you get in shape. If your

child is older, they will appreciate some one-on-one time spent tossing a football, shooting

hoops, or just swinging and sliding at the playground. These activities help you burn calories

while you bond with your child.

If you have a garden, you’ve got a calorie-burning goldmine. Lawn work, including mowing the

grass and planting shrubs and saplings, is a great way to firm up and lose pounds. Weeding,

pruning, picking flowers and vegetables, and laying sod are all calorie-burning activities. Spend

an hour a day working on your landscaping, and you’ll soon see the results in your yard – and

on the scale.

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Maybe you’re an animal lover. Try walking your dog in the evening, or taking the neighbours’

dogs for a walk. Don’t have a pet of your own? Try volunteering at a farm or animal shelter.

Caring for and cleaning up after the animals is a rewarding act that enriches their lives and

helps you keep in shape.

7 Ways To Stay Motivated For Exercise

You've been told the benefits of exercise a thousand

times and you know what you should be doing, but it

can be so easy to find excuses. 'I'm comfortable on the

sofa', 'My favourite TV programme is on', or 'It looks so

cold outside'.

We've heard them all before, so how do you get (and

keep) the motivation to get up and exercise regularly?

1. Plan

Leading a busy life, it can be hard to think there is room to fit in daily exercise. Make

exercise a priority and plan it into your daily routine. Don't make it optional. It also helps

to plan exercise when you're more likely to enjoy it. For example, if you find it hard to

get out of bed in the mornings at the best of times, don't try and exercise in the

mornings. Try your lunch break or after work.

2. Get your gear on

The first step (and often the hardest is just putting on your shoes and exercise gear).

Once they're on, it's much easier to get going. Even better, treat yourself to something

new. It's surprising how a new pair of running shoes, item of clothing, or new gadget can

encourage you to 'try them out'. Plus you look good and feel good!

3. Variety is essential

Change your running route, try cycling instead, or swim in an outdoor pool instead of

indoors. Keep it interesting by changing parts of your workout so you don't get bored.

The gym can quickly become a sterile environment, so if you're a gym go-er, throw in

the occasional outdoor session.

4. Make it social

Exercise with friends, have a laugh and you'll keep each other motivated. They offer you

support, can give positive feedback and make it fun! Alternatively, try group fitness

classes or join a local team. If you thrive on competition, team sports are great. As is

exercising with someone who's slightly better than you so you are always are pushing

yourself to keep up.

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5. The art of distraction

Exercising to music or while chatting to friends keeps you distracted. You may just find

yourself exercising for longer or finishing quicker than you thought. If you're at home, try

exercising while watching TV or during the ad break.

6. Have realistic goals

You may not be planning to run a marathon, but it's important to have goals and put

them into practice to keep yourself motivated along the way. But be realistic! Don't set

them too far above your level that you'll never achieve them. Write them down and

remember to review them regularly as your fitness improves.

7. Don't forget to reward yourself.

It could be running an extra mile or losing a couple of pounds, but as you reach your

personal goals and are happy with your performance, reward yourself. You might give

yourself a day off or buy a new pair of jeans. Be proud of yourself.

Always remember the feeling you get after exercise – endorphins flying around your body, you

feel healthy and pleased with yourself. Next time you're thinking of skipping a session,

remember this feeling and get exercising!

Keep checking the Lose Weight Feel GR8 website for great ways to exercise and keep more

active!

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Chapter 7: Put A Stop To Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is more common than you might think,

but it makes sense. Think back to your memories of

childhood, times when you felt happy, secure, and cared

for. Chances are, those memories involve food.

As children, we did much of our bonding with family

members during mealtimes and holidays. Those fond

memories stay with us as adults. When we feel lonely,

bored, or sad, instead of reaching out to another person,

we often reach out for food.

It makes sense on a scientific basis as well. The foods

we typically think of as “comfort foods” are high in fat

and carbohydrates. Fat satisfies our hunger, and

carbohydrates cause our bodies to produce the feel-good chemicals known as endorphins.

The result is a sense of relaxation and well-being.

While there are more dangerous coping mechanisms in the world, using food to sooth your

emotional pain can have many negative consequences: guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and

obesity and all of its related health concerns.

Emotional eating also prevents you from getting to the root of the problem. While the food

picks you up temporarily, the underlying problems still exist, causing you to go back top the

food when your emotions flare.

If you are one of the millions of people who engage in emotional eating, there is good news:

You can stop the cycle and learn to identify your true needs. All it takes is a desire to change

and a little persistence.

The key to beating emotional eating is to identify the triggers that send you off in search of

food. Think back to the last time you ate food for comfort. What was your emotional state like?

Were you sad or stressed out about something? Were you lonely or bored? Maybe you were

angry and didn’t have an outlet for that anger, so it quickly turned into sadness and despair.

Emotions can be confusing, but they always make sense.

Now imagine the next time you’ll feel the urge to binge on comfort foods. What will you do

differently? Instead of eating to cheer yourself up, maybe you can talk to a trusted friend, write

out your feelings in a personal journal, or simply take a walk in your neighbourhood or local

park.

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If you typically eat out of boredom, find something else to do to occupy yourself. This could

mean taking up a new craft or hobby, volunteering to help people or animals in your

community, or exercising. Try to avoid activities that you associate with mindless eating, such

as watching television. Find something else that engages your mind more fully.

If depression is the underlying cause, try speaking with a doctor to discuss treatment options.

Depression can be seasonal, situational, or perpetual. A doctor or even a therapist could help

you get to the bottom of your depression. If a chemical imbalance is causing it, drug therapy

could work wonders.

Once you understand why you feel the urge to eat for comfort, you can take steps to change

your behaviour. Then, you can eliminate unnecessary calories and start to slim down –

permanently.

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Chapter 8: Tips for Staying Motivated

It’s pretty easy to feel gung-ho about your diet when

you’re first starting out. It’s something new, you’re

hopeful and enthusiastic, and you might even be

looking forward to your new way of eating and

exercising.

Fast-forward two weeks, and you might find a different

story entirely. You’ve gotten bored with your daily

menu, the exercises seem like a chore, and perhaps

you’ve even fallen off the wagon completely.

Finding the initial motivation can be a challenge, but staying motivated is at least as difficult.

Here are some ways you can sustain your enthusiasm until you reach the finish line.

Set Small Milestones

For the sake of this example, let’s say you need to lose around 3 stone (around 19kg) - that

sounds daunting!

The goal might seem more manageable if you break it down into smaller milestones. For

example, you could set yourself the goal of losing 2lbs (around 1kg) in a week. If you stick to

the plan, you can almost certainly reach that goal.

Treat Yourself Often

Humans are wired to love rewards. Personal achievement might be enough to keep some

people going, but the rest of us need tangible rewards

to keep moving forward.

These rewards don’t need to be expensive, but they

do need to be motivational. For example, let’s

imagine you’ve reached your first milestone – one

pound gone in one week’s time. You could reward

yourself with a shopping trip, rent a movie you’ve

wanted to see, or have an at-home spa session complete with a homemade facial and a do-it-

yourself pedicure. Special milestones, such as the loss of 10 pounds, deserve larger treats!

Get creative, and you’ll come up with several ideas.

Should you use food as a weight loss reward? The concept is pretty controversial. Experts

warn against it, but some dieters say it works for them. The bottom line is that you have to set

up a reward system that will motivate you to keep going. If that means indulging in a hot fudge

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sundae, then eat the sundae. It’s far better to have those extra calories than to give up on your

diet because you feel deprived.

Just be careful. If you tend to eat for comfort, the taste of a sundae could send you into a

binge. Some dieters find it easier to stay on track by rewarding themselves with non-edible

treats.

Find What Motivates You – and Be Honest

Why do you want to lose weight? Many of us would answer with safe responses, like “I want to

do it for my health”, or “I want to fit into my old clothes again”. These might be 100% true, but

for many dieters, that’s not the whole story.

Be brutally honest with yourself. Even if you think the truth is ugly, go ahead and take a

personal inventory of all the reasons why you want to lose weight. Do you want to be

considered a hottie? Do you want your exes to kick themselves for letting you go? Do you want

to be able to wear more risqué clothing styles? Do you want to avoid getting jowly as you age?

Some of those reasons might sound vain and selfish, but plenty of dieters use them as

personal motivators. If they help you stick to your diet and fitness plan, use them.

Keep a Journal

Studies have shown that dieters who keep food

journals are more likely to lose weight and keep it off.

But you can keep a journal to track more than just your

calories. Start writing down your moods, level of

hunger, and thoughts about your weight loss journey.

Seeing everything in print can help you identify

situations that make you want to eat. A journal can

also help you discover patterns in your eating, like

skimping on breakfast and subsequently overeating at

lunchtime.

You can also use a journal to plan your milestones and rewards. Seeing your next reward

spelled out in ink can keep you from giving in to a temporary urge to binge.

Share With Others

There’s no need to go through your weight loss alone. The Internet has brought together

millions of people who want to lose weight. They have formed communities, meet-up groups,

and social networking sites.

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Don’t be shy; many of these people face the same hardships and struggles as you do. Jump

right in and introduce yourself. Ask questions of long-time members. Share every little victory

and setback, and congratulate and comfort others when they do the same. You might find that

joining a community keeps you accountable not only to yourself, but to your new friends as

well.

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Chapter 9: The 80/20 Plan - In Brief

By now, you should have your Herbalife products (whichever programme you ordered) and

you will have your target weight/BMI set.

So how do we put the 80/20 Plan in to action? This chapter will run through your routine for the

weight loss phase of your new lifestyle!

Remember this is the plan that I use for my wellness routine and it’s pretty easy to stick to, I

have never felt hungry at all since I have been on the plan and get great results week in, week

out.

Once you have reached your target weight, you will have a good understanding of what is a

healthy diet and you can modify the plan to suit your own requirements.

When Do I Start?

I gave you a week or so to give you time to order your Herbalife products and also to keep the

food diary for a few days and see what you ate – probably more than you realised?

I always think Mondays are good days to start new things – but that’s just me! You can start

the plan anytime you like.

Day One

Whatever day you start, here’s what you should be doing on Day 1:

First Weigh-In: on Day 1 you should take your starting weight reading with some

accurate scales and weigh yourself only once per week. Try and use the same scales

every time and also try to weigh yourself at the same time of day. Weight can fluctuate

during different times of the day by up to 2lb’s!

For example, I always do my weekly weigh-in each Saturday morning after my morning

shower and before breakfast – what day and time you choose is up to you but keep it

the same each week. Keep a written record of your weight each week.

Take Measurements: as well as your start weight, make sure you take body

measurements for key parts of your body (see the sheet below) – the reason is that

some of the time, you will get a good weekly weight loss result but it’s not always

apparent where the weight has gone from! You will lose cm’s, drop dress or waist sizes

with the 80/20 Plan! Keep a written record of your measurements each week.

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Take Your ‘Before’ Photo: this is really important – make sure that before you start

your plan that you take your ‘before’ picture. Take a photo from the front, sides and

back if possible and in the weeks & months to come, you’ll be surprised at how different

you will look!

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How The 80/20 Plan Works – In Brief

As I mentioned earlier, once you are down to your target weight, you

can modify the plan to suit you, but here is what I recommend in the

‘Weight-Loss Phase’ of the 80/20 Plan.

The Daily Routine – Outline

The next chapter will go in to your daily routine in more detail but briefly, here is how the 80/20

plan will work:

Breakfast – Formula 1 Shake: This will ensure you have the best

possible start to the day ahead providing you with all the essential

nutrients you need. This will give you a steady stream of energy rather

than the short bursts common from high energy foods.

Mid-Morning Snack: You probably won’t feel hungry after your shake but eating little

and often is the key to a healthy diet – as long as it is a healthy snack! You’re going to

have 1 protein and 1 fruit together which will keep you from feeling hungry and blood

sugar level steady.

Lunch – Formula 1 Shake: Exactly the same as breakfast but there are endless ways

to add different ingredients to your shake to make it interesting – experiment with what

you like to eat fruit-wise and even try different flavours of F1 Shake!

Mid-Afternoon Snack: Again, it’s better to keep eating regularly throughout the day in

between your meals – protein and a fruit together is the key!

Evening Meal: Your evening meal should be a ‘colourful’ meal – protein again can

include chicken breast (no skin), meat – around a palm-sized steak is fine, tin of tuna or

extra-lean mince. The ‘colourful’ part will be your steamed, cooked or grilled vegetables

and a salad if you like. Portion size is key and also trying not to eat your evening meal

after 7pm will help too.

Hydration: Your fluid intake is vital to your weight-loss success – first signs of hunger

are usually signs that you’re dehydrated so try throughout the day to drink at least 2

litres of water – more in hot weather.

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Chapter 10: The 80/20 Plan - In Detail

In the previous chapter, we look briefly at the 80/20 Plan for the Weight-Loss Phase which

involved replacing two of your meals – breakfast and lunch – and then having a healthy

evening meal. In addition you’ll also have two healthy snacks of fibre & fruit mid-morning and

mid-afternoon.

In this chapter we’ll look in details at each meal starting with the most important – breakfast!

Why breakfast is so important

Your body uses energy (macronutrients) you provide it during the day as fuel. (Macronutrients,

micronutrients and water are required by the body each morning for your body to begin fuelling

itself again.)

At night your body uses the building materials (micronutrients) you provide it to replenish itself

at night. In addition to this you lose a litre of water while you sleep through breathing, sweating

and going to the bathroom.

Breakfast should provide one quarter of your daily nutritional requirements! The two most

common options people take at breakfast time are:

1. No breakfast – for one reason or another, many people don’t have breakfast at all! If

you skip breakfast altogether your body tries to draw on its reserves of nutrients and

water which have been depleted during the night. If you don’t eat anything you are likely

to feel tired and hungry by midmorning and choose to snack on chocolate, biscuits or

chips -any quick fix to raise your energy levels. Skipping breakfast can lead to:

Constant feelings of hunger Cravings for sugary snacks Difficulty concentrating Tiredness and lack of energy Forgetfulness Irritability and mood swings

2. Carbohydrate-based breakfast - You eat pastries, white bread, toast or sugary cereals

which are all simple carbohydrate based breakfast choices. These choices are missing

all the nutrients necessary for your body to function properly; protein, fibres, vitamins,

minerals and non saturated fats. They result in a short burst of energy followed by a

drop in energy levels; you will soon feel tired, lose your concentration and feel hungry

again all before lunchtime.

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Breakfast of champions!

Which breakfast category above do you fit in to? Do you recognise any of the signs as the

result of low energy levels from either no breakfast or maybe a quick coffee and muffin on the

way to work?

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Your new breakfast!

Here’s the basic F1 Shake recipe/method that I use every day – feel free to change the fruit

element depending on what your personal tastes are:

2 scoops of F1 Shake (my favourites are

Tropical Fruit or Vanilla! - see more here)

1 scoop F3 Protein Powder (optional)

250ml cold water

½ frozen banana

½ cup of fresh fruit – can be tinned but try to

use fruit in juice rather than syrup – my

favourites are pineapple, peach, pear and

strawberries but you can use anything.

5 ice cubes

All the above are mixed well in a blender ideally and

then consumed immediately

Variations on the F1 Shake recipe

Personally, I prefer a water-based Shake with half a banana but that’s just me! The

recommended mix, and what a lot of people prefer, is to use semi-skimmed or soy milk which

provides the protein you need.

I don’t like the Shake made with milk so add the F3 Protein Powder to make up for that.

You might prefer a more exotic flavour of F1 Shake like Cookies and Cream, Cappuccino or

Toffee Apple and Cinnamon – it’s all personal preference and you can experiment with the fruit

ingredients as you like until you find your favourite.

If, like in our home, your spouse or partner is using the F1 Shakes as well, just double up on

the measures in the basic recipe above.

Check in at the Lose Weight Feel GR8 website for latest F1 Shake recipes and videos on how

to make them.

Your snacks – morning and afternoon

During the day you are going to have 2 healthy snacks. One should be mid-morning an ideally

the other mid-afternoon.

It’s important when you have your snack to have 1 fruit and 1 protein together. My personal

preference is a Herbalife Protein Bar and a green apple – ideally the Granny Smith variety

which is low in sugar.

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Other good fruits are pears, plums, oranges and peaches which are all high in fibre too.

Good sources of protein come in the form of dried meat/biltong/jerky, almonds, baked beans,

yoghurt, tuna etc. Herbalife also have a range of other snacks that are excellent sources of

protein.

See the snack list at the end of this book which you can print off and stick on the fridge for

quick reference.

Your lunch

This one’s easy – in the weight-loss phase of the 80/20 plan and until you get to your target

weight, you’re going to replace lunch with a healthy F1 Shake as well!

See the breakfast section above for the basic Shake recipe but again, feel free to experiment

with different fruits, add yoghurt or muesli etc. – send me your favourite Shake recipes!

Your evening meal

So, you have had 2 awesome nutritional meals for breakfast and lunch, had 2 protein & fibre

snacks – you shouldn’t even feel close to being hungry!

Your evening meal with the family should just be a ‘normal’ healthy meal – portion size is still

important so don’t go overboard! Have a look at how your plate should be made up in terms of

food types – tips for healthy eating

Ideas for evening meals could be:

Chicken breast – normal size with NO SKIN! (the skin is almost all 100% fat!)

Meat – whatever type it should be ‘palm-sized’ with the fat removed

Tuna – a tin of tuna is a great meal & make a salad to go with it

Extra lean mince – ideal for curry, meatballs. You can use soya mince but this has less

protein than meat.

Stirfry – these are easy to make and the whole family can enjoy them. For 4 people 3-4

chicken breasts cut in to bite-size pieces with lots of stirfry veggies is an option

Whatever meal you decide on, make it ‘colourful’ by adding lots of vegetables which should be

steamed, cooked or grilled if possible.

A great free resource for choosing healthy meals can be found at the Change 4 Life website

where you can find suggestions and recipes for your meals.

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Drinking Water

You can refer back to Chapter 4 for more details on keeping hydrated – but this is really

important in your daily health routine.

Water will speed up your weight loss, ensures nutrients are distributed around your body more

easily and flushes toxins from your body.

You can 1 cap of Herbalife Aloe Concentrate to your water intake and remember to use

Thermojetics beverage 2-3 times a day to boost your energy levels.

Some extra tips to help you

Snacking is not negotiable! You need your protein and fibre snacks through the day to

keep your blood sugar level steady. Snacking helps control your hunger and speed up

your weight loss – make sure you stick the healthy snacks though!

Try to cut out all sugars – even sweeteners! If you find that hard, at least cut down by

half ie. 1 spoon of sugar in your tea/coffee instead to 2, use brown sugar instead of

white etc.

Try to cut out starches such as bread, potatoes, rice, pasta – but, these are healthy in

moderation if you try to choose the healthy option – wholemeal bread, brown rice and

wholewheat pasta. The key is everything in moderation!

Only eat green apples – the best are Granny Smith’s which are low in sugar. If you don’t

like green apples, pears are an alternative.

Fruit juice is high in sugar – if you add it to your F1 Shakes, use only 50-80ml

Start with any form of exercise to get moving and push yourself further each week. 30

minutes fast walking every day is a good start if you can find time – exercise is also

non-negotiable! See the next chapter for ideas on exercising.

Remove all chicken skin – it’s almost 100% fat!

Spices are fine for your cooking – without MSG’s if possible.

Use olive oil, balsamic or lemon juice instead of creamy dressings on salads – the

calories are in what you put on your salad!

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In general, watch all sauces and dressings – try to avoid ALL white sauces!

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Chapter 11: The 80/20 Plan –

Weight Maintenance

So once you are down to your target weight

– what’s next?

First of all – a huge well done to you!

If you are moving on to this phase of the

80/20 Plan then you will have achieved

your weight loss target and are now looking to maintain a healthy weight from now on.

So how do you maintain your weight?

With some weight loss ‘quick-fix’ solutions such as pill, tablets and drops – as soon as you

stop taking them, the weight tends to creep back up again.

Up to now, the 80/20 Plan has replaced 2 meals – breakfast and lunch – and you have made

your evening meal healthy by cutting down portions (hopefully!) and having ‘colourful’ meals

packed with vegetables and mainly protein.

All you need to do now is just replace breakfast – the most important meal of the day – with

your Formula 1 Shake the same as before and now substitute lunch with a healthy option.

This will ensure your weight remains the same.

Exercise still needs to be done – but that now should be part of your daily routine and maybe

you’re even starting to enjoy it now!?

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Chapter 12: The 80/20 Plan – The ‘20’ Part is Exercise!

As mentioned in the introduction, getting fit & healthy

again if you have gained weight is more about nutrition –

what and how much we eat – rather than spending hours

in the gym working out.

It doesn’t matter how long you exercise for, if you are not

providing your body with the correct balance of nutrients,

vitamins and minerals it needs on a daily basis, you will

always struggle to control your weight!

Having said that, the more exercise you can fit in to your schedule, by combining this with your

healthy diet, you will lose weight at a faster rate.

Have a look at the Healthy Exercise Section on the Lose Weight Feel GR8 website for tips on

how to warm up and cool down plus workouts for your stomach, legs and thighs.

7 ways to stay motivated for exercise

You've been told the benefits of exercise a thousand times and you know what you should be

doing, but it can be so easy to find excuses. 'I'm comfortable on the sofa', 'My favourite TV

programme is on', or 'It looks so cold outside'.

We've heard them all before, so how do you get (and keep) the motivation to get up and

exercise regularly?

1. Plan

Leading a busy life, it can be hard to think there is room to fit in daily exercise. Make

exercise a priority and plan it into your daily routine. Don't make it optional. It also helps

to plan exercise when you're more likely to enjoy it. For example, if you find it hard to

get out of bed in the mornings at the best of times, don't try and exercise in the

mornings. Try your lunch break or after work.

2. Get your gear on

The first step (and often the hardest is just putting on your shoes and exercise gear).

Once they're on, it's much easier to get going. Even better, treat yourself to something

new. It's surprising how a new pair of running shoes, item of clothing, or new gadget can

encourage you to 'try them out'. Plus you look good and feel good!

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3. Variety is essential

Change your running route, try cycling instead, or

swim in an outdoor pool instead of indoors. Keep it

interesting by changing parts of your workout so

you don't get bored. The gym can quickly become

a sterile environment, so if you're a gym go-er,

throw in the occasional outdoor session.

4. Make it social

Exercise with friends, have a laugh and you'll keep

each other motivated. They offer you support, can

give positive feedback and make it fun! Alternatively, try group fitness classes or join a

local team. If you thrive on competition, team sports are great. As is exercising with

someone who's slightly better than you so you are always are pushing yourself to keep

up.

5. The art of distraction

Exercising to music or while chatting to friends keeps you distracted. You may just find

yourself exercising for longer or finishing quicker than you thought. If you're at home, try

exercising while watching TV or during the ad break.

6. Have realistic goals

You may not be planning to run a marathon, but it's important to have goals and put

them into practice to keep yourself motivated along the way. But be realistic! Don't set

them too far above your level that you'll never achieve them. Write them down and

remember to review them regularly as your fitness improves.

7. Don't forget to reward yourself

It could be running an extra mile or losing a couple of pounds, but as you reach your

personal goals and are happy with your performance, reward yourself. You might give

yourself a day off or buy a new pair of jeans. Be proud of yourself.

Always remember the feeling you get after exercise – endorphins flying around your body, you

feel healthy and pleased with yourself. Next time you're thinking of skipping a session,

remember this feeling and get exercising!

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Chapter 13: The Balance Between Exercise & Diet

Since managing weight effectively depends on calorie balance,

it makes sense that we talk about not only diet (calories in), but

exercise (calories out), too.

Trying to lose weight through increased activity

alone is tough to do. To lose a pound in a week’s time

– strictly through exercise – you’d need to burn up an

extra 500 calories a day, above and beyond your current

activity level. That’s no small task. You’d need to hike

uphill for an hour with a 10-pound backpack or swim laps

for 90 minutes – without stopping.

Trying to lose weight only through increased activity – or only by cutting your calories –

won’t be nearly as effective as a combination of diet and exercise.

Cutting calories may cause your metabolic rate to drop somewhat. Your metabolic

rate represents the number of calories your body burns just to keep basic processes

going - and is a big part of your ‘calories out’. But your metabolic rate can dip a little

when you cut back on your eating. So even though your ‘calories in’ may be lower, your

‘calories out’ can drop, too – and leave you more or less in calorie balance.

Strength training can help to increase metabolic rate. When people think ‘exercise’,

they usually think aerobic exercise, like cycling, swimming or jogging. But strength

training is important, too – in part because it helps to build lean body mass, which can

bump up your metabolic rate and help offset the drop in calorie burn that takes place

when you cut your calories. Having lots of protein in your diet will also help build lean

body mass which in turn burns fat too!

It’s easy to make mistakes when counting calories – both in and out. People tend

to overestimate the calorie cost of the exercise they do – and underestimate the number

of calories they eat. Which helps explain the frustration many people feel when they’re

sure they’re doing ‘everything right’ – but the scale just won’t budge!

Exercise is key to good health and anything is better than nothing. When people

hear that they might need an hour or more of exercise a day to keep their weight under

control, it can be a little daunting. But don’t let the numbers discourage you. Do what

you can, do it regularly, and try to go a little further – or work out a little harder – each

time.

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How to squeeze a workout in to your day!

Here’s how to stop using excuses and finally squeeze in a workout.

When it comes to finding motivation to get up off the couch and improve your fitness level,

sometimes it takes more than willpower alone to make it happen.

‘I’m too busy and I can’t find the time.’

And this ‘I’m too busy…’ excuse sounds so much better and less embarrassing than the truth:

‘I’m just too tired and I don’t have the motivation.’

The reality is that we can all make time to add activity into our life. All we need to do is realise

that excuses will only hurt us in the long term.

Sometimes it takes a health scare to get us in to action – for me it was finding out I had

developed Type 2 Diabetes

This was all the motivation I needed to get my body and fitness back on track.

3 ways to squeeze in a workout into your day:

1. Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier

This may seem like an obvious tip but it

definitely takes motivation not to hit the snooze

button and lie back down!

My next piece of advice may seem crazy but it

worked for me: for the first few weeks wear a

loose fitting workout kit to bed or place your

workout outfit with your training shoes right next

to your bed. When the alarm starts buzzing, put on your socks and shoes and get to it!

Working out at home or close to home is the best way to start out because it removes any

excuses about joining a gym or having to travel anywhere. As your body gets used to the

time adjustment, add an extra 10 minutes so that you can actually comb your hair and

brush your teeth before you go!

Remember, new habits take 90 days to get used to so stick with it!

2. Pack your workout clothes and take them to work

If you are not a morning person then it’s time for Plan B: the lunchtime power-walk.

Schedule it in like you would a dentist or your hair salon appointment. It’s funny that we

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wouldn’t dream of not getting our hair cut but taking care of our health often gets

overlooked or sidelined.

Asking a co-worker to join you will give you the extra motivation not to skip a session.

3. Split your workout into smaller segments

If finding a full 30 minutes is too difficult, then try to do three or more mini workouts. It’s fine

to accumulate your workout throughout your day.

This tip works especially well for stay-at-home-mums with young children because

occupying a child for 10 minutes while you jump around and squeeze in a workout is a

realistic goal.

If you work in an office and sit down all day, try taking a brief 10 minutes to stretch out or

walk around the office, it may improve your energy levels and boost your concentration.

Making an activity part of your lifestyle instead of a chore makes results easier to achieve.

You might be amazed at how quickly small changes really do add up. Trust me, I’ve tried

these and they worked for me. When I first got back into exercise, I sometimes went with tip

one and other days I chose tip two or three, but I made sure to aim for at least 30 minutes

every day and I began feeling more active.

So, no excuses - everybody can find time to exercise.

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Chapter 14: Do You Have Any Questions?

Is that a stupid question or what?

I’m sure you have a hundred questions after reading this eBook up to this point! If you have

any questions that aren’t covered below, please do email me at info@loseweightfeelgr8.com

and I will try my best to answer any queries you have.

But for now, here are a few of the most common questions below:

1. Herbalife is too expensive isn’t it?

This is one of the most common questions I come across -

absolutely not! An amazing F1 shake meal (THE core

nutritional product you’ll use) including fruit will cost you less

than £1.50! (or the equivalent in your country!) How many

people will think nothing of spending up to £5 or more on a

sandwich & coffee or a ‘quick-fix’ fast-food meal which may

temporarily fill you up but has little nutritional value and will

leave you hungry a short time later!

2. I don't like to replace my meals, can I just take tablets to lose weight?

Most weight-loss tablets are likely to control your appetite and fats accumulation. Such

tablets only address the symptoms and are not a long-term solution. That is, once you

stop taking the tablets (even if they work) your weight problem will creep back. The key

to permanent weight lost is none other than the age-old suggestion to watch your diet

and lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

3. Can Herbalife products be use for gaining weight too?

Yes they can! All you need to do is eat 3 healthy meals per day and have a nutritional

Formula 1 Shake after each meal. Add protein powder to your shake and in just a short

time you will see your lean muscle mass develop and you will gain weight the healthy

way.

4. Can I lose weight without exercising on the 80/20 Wellness Plan?

Yes, although exercise can certainly increase your rate of weight loss. Simply try adding

15 to 20 minutes of some activity into your life on a daily basis and you should notice

increased energy as well as faster weight loss. See the previous chapters on exercise

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which may help give you some ideas. But, if you find it difficult to find time to exercise,

as long as you stick with the ‘80’ part of the plan, you will still lose weight.

5. I just want to lose my stomach fat – will the 80/20 Plan work?

Although this plan doesn’t target certain areas of the body

specifically, if you follow the plan you will lose weight overall. It’s

important to take those body measurements as well as recording

your weight – you may find some weeks that your weight hasn’t

decreased very much but you have lost cm’s off your waist or

hips!

Try targeting certain areas of your body with specific stomach

exercises – have a look at these Stomach Exercises which may

help as well.

6. Why can't I simply skip meals or eat less to lose weight?

Yes, you may lose a lot of weight with these "crash diet" plans initially. The chances are

that you'll reach a plateau after some weeks and find that unless you skip another meal

or eat even less, your weight won't go down anymore. What's more, during this period

of ‘fasting’ you'll probably feel hungry a lot of the time and tire easily. As a result your

mood suffers and you’re probably not a nice person to be around!

Once you resume normal food intake upon reaching your target, your weight is likely to

shoot up again, often putting back more weight than before you started - this is also

known as yo-yo diet.

The 80/20 Wellness Plan is a change in your overall lifestyle rather than a short-term

burst of ‘healthy living’ and once you have reached your ideal weight, in the weight

maintenance phase it’s usually a case of keeping up with the healthy meals for lunch

and evening meal and keep up with the Formula 1 Shake as your ideal breakfast!

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Chapter 15: Get Your Herbalife Products At A Discount

Remember, this is going to be a change in

lifestyle for you – a change in your eating

& exercise habits and hopefully a change

for the better in your life!

To that end, you will need to re-order

more Herbalife products at some point.

You don’t really want to keep coming back

to me all the time so why not register as a

Distributor? This means you can order

your own products online & get them delivered direct to your own home PLUS, get a

permanent 25% discount on everything you buy!

If you wanted to make a go of it as a part-time of full-time home business, you can go right up

to the 50% discount level and beyond!

Why Register As A Herbalife Distributor?

Don’t worry, by registering as a Distributor, this doesn’t mean you have go selling products

door-to-door! You don’t need to do anything at all – it’s just an easier and cheaper way for you

to order your Herbalife products.

But, as I’ll show you later, when other people see your results and want to know what you’re

using and where to get it – they can buy it from you! And because you can get it at a 25%

discount, you’re making some extra money as well!

What You Need To Do

To get registered as a Herbalife Distributor, you need to order an IBP – an International

Business Pack.

These prices apply to people who are buying the IBP in the UK. If you are outside the UK,

contact me and I will tell you how to order the Business Pack in your country.

There are 2 types of IBP from Herbalife:

1. Standard IBP – this option contains Herbalife products you that will be using in the 80/20

Plan. The pack contains the following:

1 x Formula 1 Shake (vanilla)

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1 x Thermojetics Tea 50g

1 x Multivitamin tablets

1 x Fibre & Herb tablets

1 x Starter Pack (measuring spoon, tape measure, tablet box, shake bottle)

Your business licence & Distributor forms, training material etc.

Herbalife bag

The cost for the Standard IBP & products delivered to your home (UK) is: £ 96.00

2. ‘Healthy Breakfast’ Mini-IBP With

Products – this is a second option with

slightly different products, but still what you

should be using as part of your 80/20 Plan.

The pack contains the following:

1 x Formula 1 Shake (vanilla)

1 x Thermojetics Tea 50g

1 x Aloe juice concentrate

1 x Starter Pack (measuring spoon,

tape measure, tablet box, shake bottle)

Your business licence & Distributor

forms, training material etc.

Herbalife bag

The cost for the Mini-IBP & products delivered

to your home (UK) is: £ 78.00

3. Mini-IBP Only – this is an option with just the IBP to get you started plus one product. The

pack contains the following:

1 x Formula 1 Shake (vanilla)

1 x Starter Pack (measuring spoon, tape measure, tablet box, shake bottle)

Your business licence & Distributor forms, training material etc.

Herbalife bag

The cost for the Mini-IBP & products delivered to your home (UK) is: £ 42.00

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How To Order Your IBP

There are two ways to order once you decide which one is best for you:

Pay Via PayPal – just email me (marklancaster_1964@yahoo.co.uk) with which pack

you wish to order and I will send you an invoice where you can pay through PayPal.

Once payment is received, I will contact you for your contact details and delivery

address. Your order will be delivered by courier direct to you within 3-4 working days.

By Internet Transfer – choose which pack you want and deposit the amount to the

following account:

Account Name: M Lancaster

Bank: Santander Bank

Branch: 09-01-28

Account No: 35482292

Use your full name as a reference number so I can track your payment.

It’s that easy!

You never know, what starts out as just a way of buying your Herbalife products at a discount,

may end up being a full-time business once people see the difference in you!

Training is free once you join and I would be your personal sponsor and business mentor –

there are also training sessions near to where you live that I can organise if you prefer.

Good luck if you decide to get started!

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Chapter 16: Recap and Resources

Well, that’s about all I have to tell you!

I hope this eBook has been useful – it won’t be for everybody – we’re all different and what

works for some people, might not work for others.

All I can tell you is that Herbalife has worked for me and as a business it continues to grow and

grow…

Here are the key points of the 80/20 Plan to follow:

Make sure you prepare and plan before you start i.e. order your Herbalife products early

– it will take 2-3 working days for them to be delivered to you (UK). If you’re in another

country, delivery times may be different. Find how to order your products in Chapter 3

Make sure you know your targets – get your BMI readings and calculate what your first

target weight should be. Have something to aim for.

Take ‘before’, ‘during’ & ‘after’ photographs of your weight-loss journey to look back on

how much you achieved – this will be your story!

In the ‘weight-loss’ phase, replace 2 meals – ideally breakfast and lunch – with Formula

1 Shake

Remember that water intake is really important – 2-2.5 litres a day is the minimum you

should aim for. Read more about hydration in Chapter 4

Remember that your snacks are really important – 2 snacks of protein and fibre as

mentioned in Chapter 10

Remember your 30 minutes of exercise a day if you can – recent studies have shown

that as long as you complete 2.5 hours of aerobic exercise per week, it doesn’t matter

when or how long you do it for – just get those 2.5 hours in every week!

Stick to the plan! Remember is take 90 days for us to form new habits so don’t give up!

Once you reach your final target weight, go on to the weight management phase – just

replace 1 meal per day – ideally breakfast – to keep yourself in shape!

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Think about everything you eat – look at the amount of calories contained in foods you

might be tempted to eat that aren’t included in the 80/20 Plan. For example, that burger

and fries that looks so tasty but stacks up at 700 calories – it will give you very little

nutritional value and will probably leave you feeling hungry pretty quickly!

Stick to the plan!!

Useful Links

Healthy Snack Ideas

Healthy Meal Recipes

Easy Ways To Get Exercising

Check Your BMI

About Type 2 Diabetes

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Chapter 17: How To Contact Me

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions at all about the 80/20 Plan or

anything related to the Herbalife products or business opportunity.

There are many ways to get in touch with me:

Email:

marklancaster_1964@yahoo.co.uk

info@loseweightfeelgr8.com

Social Media

Facebook Personal Page - https://www.facebook.com/mlancaster1964

Facebook 80/20 Wellness Page - https://www.facebook.com/8020WellnessPlan

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Thanks again for downloading this e-book!

Mark