An In-Depth Look at Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program by Lawrence May, M.D.

The Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program is a clinically tested, herbal-based program. It is a perfect union of Western science, herbal traditions and clinical nutrition. Never before have these three proven approaches been brought together to help people lose weight safely and effectively.

By following this breakthrough program, weight comes off fast and stays off. This weight-loss plan is healthy, convenient and portable, and includes food that can be prepared at home, the office or on the road.

The science behind the diet

There are three sources of calories: protein, fat and carbohydrates. Proteins are found in red meat, pork, chicken, turkey, fish and eggs. Rich sources of fat include vegetable oils (corn, safflower, sunflower, soybean), butter and nuts. Carbohydrates are found in vegetables (potatoes, corn, yams), fruit (grapes, apples, pears, bananas, oranges), grain (wheat, oats, barley, millet, rice) and foods made from grain such as bread, pasta, cereals, cakes and cookies. And candy, sauces, dressings and desserts are made with it.

Most of the food you eat are loaded with carbohydrates. It is rare to sit down to a meal or grab a snack that does not contain carbohydrates. At your last restaurant meal, did you enjoy some of the bread on the table while you waited for your order? Did you have rice or potatoes with your entree? Did you enjoy a "bite" of dessert? With practically every forkful, carbohydrates are entering your system. If you eat too many carbohydrates and exceed your body's energy needs, those carbohydrates will be stored as fat.

Calories from fat are stored as fat by our bodies. However, calories from protein are handled very differently. Protein is not easily converted into fat and is not easily used as a fuel source for energy.

Protein is used by the body to build muscle mass, and it helps vital organs as well as the functioning of the immune system. The body can use protein calories as fuel, but it is an inefficient process. The body has to work harder to burn protein as fuel.

The body prefers to use carbohydrates as fuel, followed by fats and then protein. If the body does not have enough carbohydrates, it will switch to burning fat. In order to avoid having the body convert protein (such as muscle) to fuel, additional protein must be supplied in a diet when carbohydrates are restricted. By eating more protein, plus fewer carbohydrates and fats, the body will burn its fat stores as fuel and you will lose weight.

KEY POINT: The protein in the Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb products protects muscles and vital organs from being converted to fuel.

Once the body is adjusted to running on this new fuel source derived from body fat, most people experience increased energy, less hunger, fewer cravings, and they report feeling great. At least eight glasses of water shold be consumed daily to help keep the body hydrated and to flush out excess toxins.

KEY POINT: Good fats that make you healthier are an important component of Herbalife's new weight-loss plan.

Some high-protein diets encourage participants to eat as much fat as possible. Fat is not restricted - even if the person has heart desease. But that's not the case with Herbalife's new program. Because we know certain fats are bad for you, we have created guidelines of what fats should be eaten and what fats you should avoid.

There are good fats and bad fats. Good fats include fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, trout, halibut and albacore tuna), certain nuts (brazil, walnuts, almonds, peanuts), monounsaturated oils (olive, canola, avocado oils) and Omega-3 fats (fish oil, flax oil, hemp oil, grape seed oil). These fats have been clinically demonstrated to lower a person's risk of heart desease, stroke and cancer, and are encourage on the Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program.

Three steps to a healthier new you

The Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program is a unique, three step plan. The focus of the program is on healthy high- protein, low-fat and low-carbohydrate foods. We have formulated balanced, great testing meal replacements and snacks, which can be enjoyed as they facilitate the maximum burning of fat. These include a high-protein, low-carb shake that can be mixed with water to create a delicious shake; plus a high-protein, low-carb bar; high-protein, low-carb soup; and a high-protein, low-carb drink.

KEY POINT: Herbalife's three-step plan takes you from rapid weight loss (step one) to your desired weight (step two) and then guides you to a maintenance program (step three).

Most high-protein plans do not lead to permanent weight loss. These plans rarely facilitate transition back to a normal life without regaining the weight. That's not the case with the Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program. It's specifically designed to help you lose weight ... and keep it off.

The steps to weight-loss success

Step One: To reach your weight-loss goal, eat up to five Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb products a day and one meal, or up to four of the diet products plus two meals. Meals should consist of:

• Protein: almost as much as you want, preferably skinless, lean white meats and fish.
• Salads: consisting largely of greens and selected vegetables, such as radishes, mushrooms, cucumber, celery and various peppers.
• Vegetables: a large selection of choices including bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, green pepper and spinach.

Here's a typical day on the Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program:

• Enjoy a shake for breakfast followed by a mid-morning protein bar.
• Have a shake and salad for lunch.
• Enjoy a soup and drink mix a few hours before dinner.
• At night, eat a dinner from our recommended menu plan.

Step Two: While you're on your way to achieving your weight-loss goal, you may occasionally have a few intermediate carbohydrates. (We'll provide you a full list of intermediate foods in our Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program Guide.)

Step Three: When you have riched your goal, you may slowly introduce one small serving of prohibited carbohydrates back into your diet. The rest of the calories will be balanced between protein and healthy fats. (We'll provide you a full list of prohibited foods in our Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program Guide.)

KEY POINT: Herbalife has also developed a new herbal formula to help control appetite and support a healthy, vigorous metabolism.

Thermojetics Gold increases vitality, curbs appetite and helps you feel fuller with less food. And it is "thermogenic", creating heat and burning calories, particularly encouraging the use of your own stored fat. Thermojetics Gold should be taken at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

KEY POINT: The Thermojetics High-Protein, Low-Carb Program will help anyone get off the diet "rollercoaster" and lose weight for good!

Whether you have 10 pounds to lose or more than 100 pounds, this program is both safe and effective for producing results that you can see and feel. And you don't have to do it alone.