Frequently Asked Questions - Weight Management:

1. How should BALANCE for Life be used for weight management?

2. Is the BALANCE Shake just for weight management?

3. Is the BALANCE Shake good for athletes?

4. I want to reduce calories; can I mix my BALANCE Shake with water instead of milk?

5. I don’t care for the thickness of the BALANCE Shake. What can I do?

6. Why use the BALANCE Shake if I don’t have a weight problem and I’m not interested in sports?

7. Why is exercise such an important part of the BALANCE for Life Weight Management Plan?

8. I’ve followed the BALANCE Plan, used two Shakes a day, watched my ‘Six Whites’ and exercised every day. I’m still not losing weight. What can I do?

9. Can I take the BALANCE Shake instead of i^26® COMPLETE support or i^26® Powder?

10. Is the BALANCE Shake safe for diabetics?

11. Why isn't Stevia used as a natural sweetener in the BALANCE Shake?

1. How should BALANCE for Life be used for weight management?

The Legacy BALANCE Shake is a state-of-the-art meal alternative perfect for anyone seeking effective weight management. Each BALANCE Shake is a tasty, high protein, low carbohydrate, low fat and high fiber formulation containing a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals that will help you have more energy, feel full for hours and lose your carb cravings. Plus, the BALANCE Plan includes a variety of other tools for successful weight management, including: EICO-BALANCE™ for increased energy and fat burning, CLA Ultra 1000 to help increase lean muscle mass, and the exclusive BALANCE for Life Exercise program to help make exercising easy.

2. Is the BALANCE Shake just for weight management?

 No. The Legacy BALANCE Shake is a state-of-the-art meal alternative perfect for anyone seeking the ultimate nutrition in one healthy, convenient product. Plus, it is the only food of its kind with Legacy for Life’s exclusive, patented i^26® to help optimize immune health.

3. Is the BALANCE Shake good for athletes?

 Yes. When mixed with non-fat milk, the Legacy BALANCE Shake provides 28 grams of top quality protein that is important for building muscle and increasing strength, making it an excellent tool for athletes.

4. I want to reduce calories; can I mix my BALANCE Shake with water instead of milk?

 The Legacy BALANCE Shake has been formulated to provide a particular ratio of nutrients, using non-fat milk as the carrier. While you can mix your BALANCE Shake with water, it will not provide the intended level of nutrition, including the proper ratio of fats, carbohydrates and protein. When mixed with non-fat milk, the BALANCE Shake provides a full, balanced complement of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and fiber, especially when consumed with two capsules of EICO-BALANCE™ for the added benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids.

5. I don’t care for the thickness of the BALANCE Shake. What can I do?

 Just stir or blend your BALANCE Shake until it reaches your desired consistency. The longer you blend your shake, the creamier it becomes. Also, if you are using the BALANCE Shake as a snack, you may want to use one scoop of powder versus two.

6. Why use the BALANCE Shake if I don’t have a weight problem and I’m not interested in sports?

 Many people run all day long and simply don’t have the time for nutritious meals. The Legacy BALANCE Shake offers complete nutrition for any active lifestyle plus all of the added benefits of i^26® to keep you healthy and performing at your peak.

7. Why is exercise such an important part of the BALANCE for Life Weight Management Plan?

 Exercise plays an important role in preserving lean muscle mass and selective fat loss when following a weight management program like BALANCE for Life. Muscles burn calories. Body fat does not. So it follows that the more lean muscle you have, and the less fat, the more calories you will burn during physical activity.

8. I’ve followed the BALANCE Plan, used two Shakes a day, watched my ‘Six Whites’ and exercised every day. I’m still not losing weight. What can I do?

 Perhaps the problem is that you are starving yourself and not getting enough of the healthy calories your body needs. When this happens, your body thinks there isn’t enough food around and keeps all of your fat reserves to protect you from starving. If you are consuming two BALANCE Shakes each day, make sure you also eat at least one full, nutritious meal.

9. Can I take the BALANCE Shake instead of i^26® COMPLETE support or i^26® Powder?

 The Legacy BALANCE Shake is designed to act as a nutritious meal alternative. It is an excellent tool for people trying to manage their weight or just leading a busy lifestyle. While the BALANCE Shake does include a serving of i^26®, it was not designed to replace other, more focused, i^26® products. Therefore, for those seeking a true “i^26® effect”, we recommend consuming an additional 1-2 serving of i^26® in any of its many forms.

10. Is the BALANCE Shake safe for diabetics?

 Yes. The Legacy BALANCE Shake is especially useful for diabetics because of its high protein, low carbohydrate formulation that contains less than one gram of sugar per Shake. Plus, each BALANCE Shake contains a serving of i^26®, which helps support the immune system and, in turn, help the body maintain hormonal balance. The care of a physician, regular exercise, making proper food selections and consuming the BALANCE Shake can make a significant contribution to the quality of life of individuals trying to control their sugar intake.

11. Why isn't Stevia used as a natural sweetener in the BALANCE Shake?

 At Legacy for Life, the health and safety of our products is of the utmost concern. Presently, there is not enough data supporting the safety of Stevia in food and it has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food additive. However, there is the possibility that Stevia may be introduced into the States sometime in the coming years at which time, Legacy for Life may evaluate it as an alternative sweeter to include in our BALANCE formulation.