• Questions & Answers

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• What if I cannot drink milk?
  Experience shows that some people have trouble drinking milk. Around 40% of people over 25 cannot successfully digest lactose, the sugar naturally present in milk. This may result in diarrhea and sometimes in constipation.
  • You can make delicious shakes using fruit juices or other liquids, such as soya milk instead of milk or shop around for lactose free milk.
  • If you have no problems with milk and you drink it or use it in your shakes, then use low fat or fat free milk.
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• What can I do if I have diarrhea?
  Diarrhea is usually the result of using whole milk to mix the shake.
  • What to do: Stop using milk and substitute fruit juices or other liquids.
  • At the start of your program, diarrhea can be simply a result of the change in dietary habits and will be short-lived. If you simply persist with your program, you will soon find that your digestive system will adjust.
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• How can I cope with constipation?
  Don't worry. It often happens when you make changes to your diet, especially with people inclined to constipation. What you should do is drink more water and include more fiber in your diet (whole grains, vegetables, fruit and fresh salads). If this fails, purchase a natural laxative from your pharmacy or health store. If you still find yourself suffering with constipation after trying all these methods, consult your doctor. Back to top
• Why should I drink so much water?
  Metabolization takes place in a water environment. That's why it is important to drink at least 4 pints of water each day when you are using the weight loss program. Remember: if you are not drinking enough water, this may result in the following side effects:
  • Weakness.
  • Dizziness.
  • Headaches.
  • Constipation.
  • Plateaus in the weight loss process.
  In extreme cases, there may be a decrease of the amount of blood in circulation and a drop in blood pressure. So drink more fresh water. Always carry about a one-liter bottle of clean water or Thermo beverage. Back to top
• I am bored with the shakes and miss eating my regular food, so what can I do?
  Please go to our recipes section for plenty of suggestions to make your shakes really delicious. If you are not finding your shakes satisfying, increase the volume of liquid and shake formula you are using and add fruits and yogurt to make them more substantial. Back to top
• How do I control my weight after I reach my desired weight?
  Learning how to control your weight is a major part of the NU-U support system. After you have reached your desired weight, we recommend going over to the weight maintenance program. It's a very simple program: one shake and tablets in the morning, instead of a regular morning meal and two regular meals each day. You should also drink Thermojetics® Fruity & Herbal Tea Concentrate instead of coffee during the day, and you have every chance to keep your weight down. You should continue to take your weight and measurements regularly and enter them into your weight loss planner. If you see yourself regaining a little, go back to the weight loss program. After you have lost a couple of pounds, return to the weight control program. In all cases we recommend using the weight maintenance program for at least the same period of time as you used the weight loss program. This will allow your body to leave the weight loss program without any stress and prevent you gaining back the weight you have lost. Back to top
• What does it mean if I get headaches or dizziness in the first 3-4 days after starting the program?
  The cause of these symptoms during the first few days (up to a week) of starting the program is that toxins, which are stored along with body fat in the fat cells of your body, are released into the bloodstream and lymphatic system. This comes about when the accelerated metabolism causes fat to be released from cells where it has been stored for years and the accumulated waste products enter the circulatory system. Stay on the program and drink as much clear water as you can, to accelerate the process. Your body must remove the toxins that have accumulated there for years. We call this process detoxification. Back to top
• I am having some nausea, gassiness and intestinal cramps with the new Total Control™ weight loss item. What can I do?
  Dr. Jamie McManus of the Herbalife Medical Advisory Board says that these usually resolve quickly by taking the Total Control™ with a small snack or even the shakes, rather than on an empty stomach. Herbal Aloe Vera Drink and Amino Gen® will also help. Back to top