Quick weight loss: what works? Is there a realistic goal for a month’s weight loss? 

Remember that reducing weight healthily and sustainably requires dedication and patience. Dietitians frequently hear this question.

In this article, the nutritionists and qualified dietitians who make up Herbalife’s Dietetic Advisory Board* (DAB) offer advice on how to lose weight successfully. Sure, short-term gains are significant, but long-term success is what matters. Making good food choices, limiting quantities, and staying on track are challenges for many people.

The Question I Have Is This: How Can I Lose Weight Permanently?

Herbalife’s Global Nutrition Philosophy suggests a balanced approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and leading an active lifestyle. However, we understand that there are occasions when you would like to jumpstart your weight loss, so we have compiled the best advice from our specialists to help you lose weight quickly and keep it off.

Tip 1: Understand how to read food labels

Keeping track of what you consume is crucial while maintaining a healthy weight. Calories, nutritional value, and portion size can be found on food labels, so it’s a good idea to learn to read them. This will make making better meal choices and controlling portion sizes easier.

Member of the Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board in Singapore, Charlotte Lok

Tip 2: Losing weight isn’t the only goal. Prioritize eating healthily

People should prioritize their health over their weight. Eating healthily and being physically active are the best ways to achieve a good body composition. Stay committed to a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, a well-balanced diet with healthy ingredients, and the goal of gaining or maintaining muscle mass.

Ana Cristina Gutiérrez has served as a Costa Rican Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board member.

Tip 3: Avoid fad diets and follow a healthy, balanced plan that works for you

Although fad diets can help you to lose weight in the short term, they aren’t healthy since they put your muscles at danger along with your fat. To avoid giving in to peer pressure, keep in mind that losing weight is just the first step toward a healthier lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a well-balanced diet.

Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board Member Simon Sum from the United States

Tip 4: Consume adequate protein for effective weight loss

Protein is a vital component for healthy development and growth. It is also crucial to gain and keep muscle. Because it aids in hunger control, protein is essential to weight management. To keep yourself satisfied, make sure to include protein-rich foods in your meals and snacks. As life gets busier, you can incorporate meal replacements when you start your day.

Chinese Dietetic Advisory Board Member Alice Zhu is affiliated with Herbalife.

Tip 5: Incorporate healthful snacks

These days, most people get around a third of their daily caloric intake from snacks. However, healthy and balanced snacks are essential to maintaining a healthy diet. Consuming snack foods that are high in protein can make you feel full on less food at your next meal. Make healthy snacking a regular part of your day instead of beating yourself up over it.

Members of the Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board in Thailand include Vipada Sae-Lao.

Tip 6: In your quest to shed pounds, don’t go overboard cutting calories or going without meals

Because meal choices significantly impact calorie intake, dieting is less about quantity and more about quality. Following a very low-calorie diet can slow the metabolism and prevent weight loss. Dietary modifications can sustain your weight reduction journey, but diet blunders, such as calorie cutting or meal skipping, can derail it.

Dietetic Advisory Board Member for Herbalife in Mexico, Marien Garza

Tip 7: Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate movement each day

Consistent physical activity has several health advantages, including the ability to burn calories and aid in weight loss and maintenance. Exercising moderately regularly is another great way to relieve stress. Try to incorporate extra physical activity into your daily routine. Take a bus or metro up to two or three stops before your endpoint, and then walk the remaining distance on foot.

Joined the Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board in South Korea, Hana Jang

Tip 8: Learn how to cook quick and healthful meals

To make fast and healthy meals, it’s a good idea to plan your meals in advance so you know what to buy and how much to put in your fridge, freezer, and pantry. Pre-prepared foods also work. When cooking foods like beans and whole grains take longer, it’s best to cook extra and store it in the freezer. Preparing washed and dried vegetables for use during the week is a great time saver. Eating well is the first step toward a better lifestyle, but improving your cooking skills is the best way to keep up the good work.

Michelle Ricker is a member of the Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board in the United States.

​Tip 9: Get a handle on portion control

Maintaining a healthy weight relies heavily on portion control. You can lower your caloric intake overall by mastering the art of portion control. Use smaller cutlery, glasses, plates, and spoons to cut portions. Never eat straight from the packaging; doing so encourages overeating. Instead, place your serving on a plate or bowl.

Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board member from Colombia, Clara Lucía Valderrama

Tip 10: Make a point to set and celebrate milestones as you lose weight

If you want to stay motivated to lose weight, celebrating your successes rather than dwelling on your setbacks is essential. Although it may be irritating at times, a slow and steady pace always appears to win the race when it comes to weight loss. So, make sure to reward yourself at regular intervals; for example, you may go shopping for new clothes or have a massage as a reward. Keep in mind that all your hard work has earned it for you!

As a member of the Indonesian Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Aria Novitasari

Tip 11: What is my best weight loss tip? You Can Customize Your Plan

The most effective strategy is a personalized weight loss program that considers your daily habits, typical meals, preferences, and other personal details. Finding your weight loss and maintenance strategies may take some trial and error, but the time spent doing so will be well worth it in the end.

You can get to the same place from many different directions—that’s the main idea. Please focus on the journey, not the endpoint, by deciding on the healthy habits you wish to cultivate and allowing them to guide you to your objective. Pay more attention to the positive and consistent improvements in your behavior than the number on the scale; these will show you how far you’ve come.