New studies confirm that obesity is on the rise, bringing with it a greater risk of diabetes and a lower life expectancy.

In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study that found that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young adults.

The researchers compared Body-Mass Index (BMI) to longevity and found a correlation between premature death and higher BMIs.

For example, a 20-year-old white male, 5’10” weighing 288 pounds with a BMI of greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years of his life as a result of obesity.

While this study referenced extreme levels of obesity, there are still millions of overweight Americans with a life expectancy rate that is three to five years less than their healthy-weight counterparts.

Herbalife has helped millions of Americans take control of their eating. Our products can help just about anyone who is overweight lower their calorie intake and improve their nutrition.

In addition, Herbalife’s Distributor force provides the day-to-day support people need to change their eating habits, incorporate Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix into their daily routine and develop the confidence they need to lose weight and enjoy total wellness.

We have the programs people need to reverse the overweight trend and to help them gain control in the “battle of the bulge.”

Dangerously overweight teenager is put on Herbalife by her doctors

At 15, Stephanie was dangerously overweight at 226 pounds.

She suffered from high blood pressure and doctors warned her that if she didn't lose weight, she could be at risk for serious health problems.

None of this motivated her enough. Then, someone told her boyfriend's mother she looked pregnant. I knew it was time to do something about it.

Because of Stephanie's high blood pressure and other health risks, many over-the-counter weight-loss programs were out of the question.

Herbalife was the only program Stephanie's doctors approved. "The program was easy to follow, and I liked the foods I could eat," Stephanie says.

Stephanie went on to lose 100 pounds in a year and is now a happy, healthy 16-year-old. Her weight loss was gradual, but steady and consistent.

I noticed a big difference during my first month on the program. And a year later, I'm still on it and still losing weight. I didn't believe it could work until I tried for myself!

Weight Before & After:

Before: 226 pounds
After: 126 pounds
Pounds lost: 100

If you really want to change your life, Herbalife is the way to do it!