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Did you join Susan for her latest Twitter chat? Catch up here on all the useful questions and answers. And a huge thank you to everybody who took part. Let’s get to this!

Dylan Kern: #asksusan is it healthy to have 2 Herbalife shakes in the morning and lean protein with vegetables for dinner? I have a protein bar too

Susan: A #BalancedDiet should include plenty of colorful fruits & veggies. Try my meal plan guide: http://hrbl.me/17o74O0  #AskSusan

Your best meal plan depends on your personal needs + goals #AskSusan

Tiana Davis: #AskSusan when controlling portion sizes do you measure pasta, noodles and rice etc. dry or when it’s cooked?

Susan: Portion sizes for pasta, noodles & rice are measured after the foods are cooked. Hope this helps! #AskSusan

erneyhlf: why some people stuck in losing weight, even they follow the mealplan #AskSusan

Susan: You might be eating more or exercising less than you think. Keep a food + #exercise diary to get back on track #AskSusan

MikeReynolds01:@Herbalife what’s the best supplements to take to help with weight loss? #AskSusan

Susan: Supplements are designed to help meet #NutritionGoals & to support a #HealthyActiveLife #AskSusan

Tangkas Priambodo: @Herbalife is it good to consume about 5000 calories (for bulking) a day? #nutrition #AskSusan

Susan: If you’re very active + strength training 5K calories might be OK. The goal is to gain lean body mass, not fat #AskSusan

IlmestysmajaJKL: #AskSusan What is the fastest way to gain muscle for women over 50?

Susan: Create a routine that includes #StrengthTraining + lean protein to support muscle repair + growth #AskSusan

Gerardo Gutierrez ‏: #AskSusan What is a good way to lose weight and still manage to keep it down.

Susan: Establish healthy habits- aim for a lifestyle makeover. A #HealthyDiet + regular #exercise will help you lose then maintain

hi.x: @Herbalife what is the best thing to eat before an exam? #AskSusan

Susan: A balanced meal with protein + healthy carbs helps fuel your brain. Make sure to #StayHydrated #AskSusan

A caffeinated drink pre-exam may also help (only if you’re a regular caffeine drinker). Good luck! #AskSusan

hi.x: @Herbalife #AskSusan which Cocktails should i avoid and which are okay to drink?

Susan: Fruit juice, sweet soda, cream & hard alcohol = high calories. Wine or light beer are usually lower in calories #AskSusan

Johanna: ‏#AskSusan Hi, can u recommend me an Herbalife product for anxiety, i want to eat every time, specially on evenings. Regards from Spain 😉

Susan: Stress eating happens to most people from time to time. Relying on #ComfortFood can lead to #WeightGain #AskSusan

I wrote an article on this previously. You might find it helpful @osabella75, http://hrbl.me/18WIJil  Regards from LA 🙂 #AskSusan

Christopher Owens: @Herbalife Whats the difference between Formula 1 and Formula 1 Sport?! #AskSusan

Susan: A key difference: protein in #Herbalife Formula 1 Sport is milk protein, the standard #HerbalifeFormula1 is soy protein

Rhona m bower-smith: @Herbalife are slices of ham ok to have as a healthy snack? #AskSusan

Susan:  Most ham is a lean protein source but can be salty. Look for low-sodium varieties. Thanks for asking! #AskSusan

Tammy Chao: @Herbalife what do you recommend on focusing on strictly stomach area? Seeing great results but need more advice #ASKSUSAN

Susan: Sorry Tammy, spot reduction is a myth, but belly fat is usually easier to lose than lower body fat #AskSusan …

Here is a specific article I wrote a while ago: http://hrbl.me/1hP2MV0  And you might find these useful too: http://hrbl.me/1hP2xtj

Dawson: @Herbalife With 4th of July coming up, what’s your go to for summer outdoor parties? #AskSusan

Susan: I like to cook my entire meal on the grill! Protein, veggies, and grilled fruit for dessert. Easy clean-up too! #AskSusan

July 4 idea: Kabobs w/ chicken/shrimp+peppers+onions+tomatoes. Marinate in plain yogurt, lemon, garlic, cumin @KDawson1400 #AskSusan

Frank Hughes: I found the diet great to start off with but I’ve hit a brick wall, do I need a break from the stuff? #AskSusan

Susan: Good question, this is a common concern. Here are 5 tips to help get past your plateau http://hrbl.me/101ywv1  #AskSusan

Alberto MG: ‏@Herbalife shall I use olive oil only cold or I can use it for frying? #AskSusan

Susan: You can use olive oil in #cooking, just be sure to avoid letting it get so hot that it smokes. Does this help? #AskSusan

Marla Cooper Wagner: @Herbalife Thank you for your blog discovergoodnutrition! Tons of valuable advice I use all the time #AskSusan

Susan: Wow, thank you! Send me your ideas for future blog posts, I’d love to hear from you again! #AskSusan

MarianaGutierrez: @Herbalife #AskSusan what is better, working out right after you eat or working out without eating?

Susan: Ideally your body should be fueled up before exercise. More info on what, why + when to eat: http://hrbl.me/1cHD7UL  #AskSusan

Gk: @Herbalife #AskSusan is fud by microwave really bad to health. ?

Susan: Cooking vegetables in a microwave can preserve nutrients & is a quick + convenient way to work more veggies into your #diet.

Gk: @Herbalife #AskSusan hw can I increase my stamina? Suggest some diet. Feeling tired after workout n nt able to do any work

Susan: Refuel after exercise to keep your energy levels up. This article might help: http://hrbl.me/I009Pp

Señor Pedro: @Herbalife hello Susan. I’ve recently lost weight but now I plan to gain some muscle mass. What kind of diet plan should I follow? #AskSusan

Susan: Can you get your body composition checked? It will provide an estimate of your daily protein needs to help you build muscle.

More info on understanding your daily protein needs: http://hrbl.me/1a8LQlB . And CONGRATS on your weight loss! #AskSusan

Suz.e.b: ‏@Herbalife What is your feelings on juicing to get those vegetables and fruits into todays diet. #AskSusan

Susan: Juicing can remove valuable #fiber. #IMO eating whole fruit + veg is the way to go #AskSusan Try this: http://hrbl.me/1hP3a5U 

Shilpa: Is eating right before bedtime really bad for #WeightLoss? Or is this a myth? #AskSusan

Susan: Hi Shilpa, As long as you don’t exceed your daily calorie needs, you should be okay. Read more here: http://hrbl.me/1u84GQz

Otalia69: @Herbalife what is your ideal protein snack? looking for a variety between my #Herbalife smoothies, thank you! #healthy #AskSusan

Susan: I have the perfect summer snack solution for you. Here you are Otalia69!

Herbalife Summer Berry Frozen Ice Pops

2 scoops (25g) Herbalife Formula 1 Wildberry or Strawberry flavor
1/3 cup (150g) vanilla nonfat Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup (120 ml) lowfat milk or soy milk
1/2 cup (75g) frozen mixed berries

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into four 1/3 cup (80ml) popsicle molds and freeze for several hours until firm

Per Ice Pop: 75 calories | 7g protein

mRmR: is it okay to drink the tea and nescafe together ? Everytime i do this i feel like a heart attak is occuring inside my heart why? #AskSusan

Susan: It’s possible you’re getting too much caffeine at once by combining products. Keep an eye on your caffeine intake #AskSusan

mRmR: @Herbalife #AskSusan thank you:)

Sophie Brown: @Herbalife #AskSusan how can I increase my protein intake without massively increasing my fat intake as well?

Susan: There are plenty of low fat sources of protein: chicken breast, fish, egg whites + #Herbalife products with #protein #AskSusan

Cor de Be’loon: How much proteins do we need during the lose wight program? Cory -indonesia @Herbalife #AskSusan

Susan: Suggested protein intake is based on your body composition + calorie needs. See my meal plans: http://hrbl.me/1u8dLZM  #AskSusan

Modiri Seate: Hi Susan, please ask Herbalife if they will let you attend Extravaganzas as a guest speaker. It would be great #AskSusan

Susan: Thank you! What a sweet comment.

@mattysri06: @Herbalife Do any #Herbalife staff/employees have medical qualifications in weight loss?”/it’s more about nutrition knowledge!

Susan: Yes, #Herbalife has medical doctors who are board certified in #nutrition. More details: http://hrbl.me/1u8bkGx

My credentials include MS, RD, CSSD, FAND @Otalia69 @mattysri06. For my bio, check this link: http://hrbl.me/12D1CSk  #AskSusan

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Susan: Thank you EVERYONE for joining me for today’s Twitter chat! You asked some great questions, and I hope the answers were helpful. #AskSusan