hi Maria, Karen and everyone,
Indeed, this whole forum, with all its categories and the terrific and amazing members who contribute here makes it one of the best on the net for support and information on LOWCARBING ... in my unbiased opinion of course ...
On the subject of supporting independent commercial enterprise, that's what the Shopping Page is all about (look on the red menu bar at the top of this page). Check it out
http://www.lowcarb.ca/store/products.html It's a place where folks can send in the name of their favourite lowcarb foods and the source(s), names and addresses of local lowcarb outlets, as well as national chains, and for independent marketers to post their phone, fax, webpage and a blurb about the lowcarb products and/or services they provide. There is no charge for members to post there, in the true spirit of SUPPORT. You can send an email directly to
webmaster~lowcarb.ca with the details, or use the convenient form which you'll find on the Shopping Page.
To Maria, please take the time to visit all the categories and pages here. You will find the support you need. I'm sorry you are having a such tough time right now, you sound really discouraged. Don't be. We are in this together. I am struggling to lose 60 lbs, and I am also permanently disabled. There are days when I hate myself and hate my life. I bulge out of my clothes, I hate going shopping because nothing fits, I suffer chafing and thigh-rub, and I crave bread and rice and French wine. There are folks here too in the process of losing 100 lbs, or 150 lbs. And a few who just want to maintain their loss, or they choose a lowcarb plan to correct an illness, like diabetes or chronic fatigue. Our common link is that we have chosen lowcarb as the way of eating (WOE) or way of life (WOL) that will help us reach our goals.
Is that YOUR goal - weight loss and feeling better by lowcarbing? Or is your goal to sell the Herbalife? You don't need to answer, just think this one to yourself. What is your goal, because you didn't really state that. What does success mean to you? The self-esteem from losing weight and feeling better about yourself? Or the self-esteem from your business being successful at that? Both are perfectly valid reasons ...
... But, you need to separate the two. We can help you with the former, and I'm sure your experiences will enable you to help us too. If the Herbalife products are helping you to be successful with your weight loss, then by all means, please share that with us. Tell us how they are helping you with lowcarbing. And if you're having a bad day, share that with us too, you'll get lots of encouragement and support.
I firmly believe in providing ALL information, both for and against, and will continue to do nothing less. People are free to agree or disagree. One of the great things about lowcarbing is that it is a YMMV (your mileage may vary) thing. There is no "one size fits all". What works for one won't work for another. Herbalife is very popular around the world, and thousands of folks love it and swear by it. There are as many though that it has not helped. Don't take criticism of the product as a personal attack.
Looking forward to reading more about your lowcarbing success! Take care,
Doreen
p.s. - about my reference to fruit cocktail and SPAM meat loaf - do check out the "Recipes of the Damned" site.
http://www.batemania.com/recipes/archive.html It's hilarious, very light-hearted, and laughing is good for the weight loss.
[Edited by doreen T on 28-01-01 at 21:20]