Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Lose Weight the Smart Way: Dietitians Share 10 Tips for Healthy Eating

By: Susan Bowerman M.S., RD, CSSD, CSOWM, FAND – Sr. Director, Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training

When was the last time you consulted a dietitian? If you’re like most people, you may turn to friends or family with questions regarding weight management, starting a new diet or your personal nutrition. But that may cause even more confusion and uncertainty surrounding the choices you make to maintain a healthy weight.
A Survey of Dietitians on Weight Management
As a global nutrition company, we consult with members of our Dietetic Advisory Board* (DAB) from around the world to stay ahead of the latest nutrition trends, and develop training materials for our independent distributors to help their customers make informed decisions about nutrition. But we wanted to dig deeper and understand the key issues and challenges facing many struggling dieters.
We recently surveyed dietitians who attended the 2018 annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about their patient’s nutrition goals, diet-related misconceptions, behavioral hurdles, and challenges related to following a healthy meal plan. Highlights from that survey include:
Nearly 57% listed “losing weight” as the most common goal among patients reported by their dietitians.
Approximately 20% of dietitians reported “eating a healthier diet” as a goal or concern of their patients.
Among patients, the most common misconception is that “a very low carb diet is the best way to lose weight and keep it off.” This was reported by 31% of the dietitians surveyed.
Other common misconceptions include: “you should cut all forms of sugar from your diet” (24%) and “vegetarian diets are protein deficient” (20%).
When it comes to staying on regimen, more than half of dietitians (51%) reported “lack of motivation to stay on the plan” as their patient’s biggest behavioral obstacle.
Dietitians also observed that many of their patients struggled with the “inability to control portion size” (18%) and “inadequate time to prepare meals” (18%).
Practical Advice from Our Dietitian Nutritionists
To address these common dietary pitfalls, we asked our DAB members to share their top 10 tips to help you achieve your weight loss and nutrition goals.
Practical Advice from Our Dietitian Nutritionists
To address these common dietary pitfalls, we asked our DAB members to share their top 10 tips to help you achieve your weight loss and nutrition goals.

Tip 1: Don’t just focus on weight loss. Focus on a healthy diet.
“People should not focus only on body weight; they should focus on health. Eating healthy and having an active lifestyle is the best way to achieve a healthy body composition. Keep your focus on eating a healthy balanced diet and working out to build or maintain your muscle mass – and keeping this healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life.”
Ana Cristina Gutierrez, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Costa Rica
Tip 2: Set and celebrate milestones during your weight loss journey.
“Celebrating every milestone is important to your weight loss effort because it keeps you looking at how far you’ve come, not how far you have to go. When it comes to weight loss, a slow and steady pace always seems to win the race, but that pace can feel frustrating at times. So, set plenty of little milestones along the way and find ways to reward yourself – you might want to buy a new article of clothing or treat yourself to a massage. Remember, you deserve it after all of your hard work!”
Aria Novitasari Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Indonesia
Tip 3: Don’t fall victim to fad diets or social influence – find a healthy, balanced plan that works for you.
“Fad diets may lead you to temporarily lose weight, but is not a healthy way to lose because you risk losing some of your hard-earned muscle mass, rather than body fat.  Before falling for any social influence, remember the goal should not be only to lose weight, but to change your lifestyle for good with a healthy balanced diet and adequate physical activity.”
Sreyashi Moitra, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, India
Tip 4: Make sure you get enough protein.
“Protein is an essential nutrient that is important for optimal growth and development.  It is also essential for helping build and maintain muscle mass. Protein plays an important role in weight control, because it helps with hunger control.  Having adequate protein at meals and snacks, such as protein shakes or bars, helps to satisfy you.”
Alice Zhu, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, China
Tip 5: Incorporate healthy snacking.
“In today’s society, snacking contributes close to one-third of daily energy intake. But healthy, balanced snacks are an important part of a balanced diet. Taking in high-protein snack foods can help you feel satisfied, and may allow you to eat less at your next meal.  Rather than feeling guilty about snacking, learn to incorporate healthy snacking into your day.”
Vipada Sae-Lao, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Thailand


Tip 6: Don’t cut calories too far or skip meals in order to lose weight.
“Dieting is not about how much you eat but what you eat, since food choice affects calorie intake the most. Extremely low-calorie diets can slow down metabolism and inhibit weight loss. Dietary modification helps you continue your weight loss journey while diet mistakes – like cutting too many calories, or skipping meals – can stop you from being successful.”
Venus Yuen, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Hong Kong
Tip 7: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity every day.
“One of the benefits of regular exercise is that it helps to burn calories, which can help with weight loss and weight maintenance.  And, regular moderate activity can also help release stress.  Think of ways to work more activity into your day.  For example, exit the subway or bus two or three stops before your final destination, and then walk the rest of the way on foot.”
HaNa Jang, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, South Korea
Tip 8: Learn ways to prepare quick, healthy meals.
“Planning ahead for your meals will help determine what ingredients you need to purchase, and help you to stock your refrigerator, freezer and pantry so you can prepare quick, healthy meals. Pre-preparing foods helps, too.  Foods that require longer cooking times, such as beans and whole grains, can be cooked in large quantities and then kept in the freezer to be used at another time. Vegetables can be washed and dried in advance for use during the week. Eating healthy is a great start to living a healthier lifestyle, but cooking healthier is the perfect way to help you maintain this healthy living.”
Carolina Pimentel, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Brazil
Tip 9: Learn ways to practice portion control.
“Portion control is a key factor in weight control. If you learn to control portion sizes, you can reduce your total calorie intake.  To reduce portions, try using smaller plates, glasses, utensils and serving spoons. It also helps to always put your portion on a plate or bowl, rather than eating directly from packages, which can lead to overeating.”
Clara Lucia Valderrama, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Colombia
Tip 10: Learn how to read food labels.
“Knowing exactly what you eat and drink is important when you’re watching your weight. Learning to read food labels helps, as it gives you information on calories, nutrient content and also serving size. This helps you with portion control and helps you make healthier food choices.”
Charlotte Lok, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Singapore
BONUS Tip: Start your day with a balanced breakfast.
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A healthy, balanced breakfast can not only help you to manage your weight, concentrate at work or school, but it also helps you to stay focused on your activities.  Breakfast should include a balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat. If you have a busy schedule, consider making a healthy shake instead of relying on fast food or skipping breakfast entirely.”
Chandra Lin, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Taiwan
*Our experts are members of the Herbalife Nutrition Dietetic Board (DAB). While some members are employees of the company, others are compensated for their expertise.
Source: https://iamherbalifenutrition.com/healthy-weight/lose-weight-dietitians-10-tips/
About Herbalife Nutrition 
Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on a mission for nutrition - changing people's lives with great nutrition products and programs - since 1980. Herbalife Nutrition offers high-quality, science-backed products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Nutrition Independent Member, and a supportive community that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Herbalife Nutrition’s targeted nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available through its Independent Members in more than 90 countries.
Herbalife Nutrition supports the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists community organizations focused on providing good nutrition. Herbalife Nutrition is also proud to sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe.
Herbalife Nutrition has more than 8,300 employees worldwide. To learn more, visit IAmHerbalife.com.
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Contact Persons:

Marie Segismundo
Manager, Marketing
Landline: +632 7712933
Email: mariecheryls@herbalife.com

Charmaine Pahate
Managing and PR Director
Eggshell Worldwide Comm. Inc.
Landline: +632 5778239
Mobile: +63917 8102079
Email: charmaine@eggshell.ph

Payments for Herbalife Nutrition Products Now Accepted through Bayad Center’s Over 30,000 Touchpoints Nationwide



MANILA, Philippines - Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition recently announced that payments for its products are now accepted through Bayad Center branches nationwide, following a recent signing of the memorandum of agreement between the two companies. This new initiative allows for Herbalife Nutrition members to make their payments through Bayad Center’s 30,000-plus touchpoints all over the Philippines.


“This is a landmark project for Herbalife Nutrition, as we celebrate 25 years in the Philippines this year," said Sridhar Rajagopalan, Senior Director and Sub-Region Head for the Philippines of Herbalife Nutrition. “It coincides with our city-by-city campaign to reach out to more Filipinos nationwide, while striving to ease the way of doing business for our customers. With Bayad Center’s auto-posting payment feature and outlets in cities and towns across the country, our members have a reliable and convenient partner to support their businesses.” 

Bayad Center is the country’s biggest and widest multi-channel payment platform. A subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), it is the pioneer and market leader in the outsourced bills and bills collection payment industry.

Rajagopalan together with Bayad Center President Manuel Lorenzo Tuason led the contract signing. Likewise, executives from both companies who have worked on the details of the partnership were also present at the event. 

“We have more than 30,000 payment touchpoints that Herbalife Nutrition members can easily access as the touchpoints of Bayad Center are available nationwide. With the recent launch of the Bayad Center App, Filipinos now have the convenience of processing not only bills payments, but also other products and services. The Bayad Center App is secure, on-time and hassle free. You can now process payments and more at your fingertips with the Bayad Center App,” Tuason concluded.

About Herbalife Nutrition 
Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on a mission for nutrition - changing people's lives with great nutrition products and programs - since 1980. Herbalife Nutrition offers high-quality, science-backed products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Nutrition Independent Member, and a supportive community that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Herbalife Nutrition’s targeted nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available through its Independent Members in more than 90 countries.
Herbalife Nutrition supports the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists community organizations focused on providing good nutrition. Herbalife Nutrition is also proud to sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe.
Herbalife Nutrition has more than 8,300 employees worldwide. To learn more, visit IAmHerbalife.com.
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Contact Persons:

Marie Segismundo
Manager, Marketing
Landline: +632 7712933
Email: mariecheryls@herbalife.com


Charmaine Pahate
Managing and PR Director
Eggshell Worldwide Comm. Inc.
Landline: +632 5778239
Mobile: +63917 8102079
Email: charmaine@eggshell.ph

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Megabrands and Lifestyle Sale this July at SM Megamall




When it rains, it pours. Yes! Its official, rainy days are here, and this is a perfect time to shop when discounts are pouring in allowing you to save by the bucketful. 
Get ready to shop to your heart’s content at the most anticipated sale event of the year. Metro Creative Themes Inc. once again presents the MEGABRANDS & LIFESTYLE SALE happening this July 5, 6 and 7 at the Megatrade Hall 1, 5th level of SM Megamall Building B. 
This 3-day midyear back-to-school sale will feature shoes, leather goods, athletic wear, bags, apparels, personal items, fashion and gadget accessories among others.
MEGABRANDS such as REEBOK, DIADORA, SKECHERS, PONY, SAUCONY, SPERRY, MERRELL, TRIUMPH, UMBRO are offering items with up to 70% discount.
But there’s more- CASE LOGIC, EUROPAK, PIERRE CARDIN, KEDS, GRENDHA, ITALIANOS, ROCKFORT are just some of the participating brands that will offer marked down items at prices that you can’t resist. What’s even more amazing is that ADMISSION is FREE!
With huge discounts on branded items and with major cards accepted, you have all the reasons to shop wisely at the Megabrands & Lifestyle Sale this weekend!

Megabrands & Lifestyle Sale
July 5, 6 and 7 (weekend)
Open from 11 am to 10 pm
Megatrade Hall 1 at SM Megamall B
FREE ADMISSION

For inquiries and more information please get in touch with MCT Inc. through Jonathan Roxas at 0917-5365473 or Vilma Baculot at 09171633597.
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