AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge!

Days 1-10, Herbal Cleanse COMPLETE! 10 pounds gone! Nate, 11 pound gone!

And how did we do it...it's simple really...and we didn't starve. 

AdvoCare's 24 Day Challenge is the easiest, simplest, most natural way to lose weight, get over a plateau, break bad eating habits, or just improve your well being! And you get to eat real food! 

The first phase is called the CLEANSE PHASE.  

10 Days..That's all it takes. You ride the body of toxins so that you can absorb the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that you need. But don't be concerned with the word CLEANSE. It really is not what it implies...you are not running to the bathroom, you do not need to take 10 days off work. Trust me. I am used to running to the bathroom; I don't run now, I walk. It regulates you. And not painfully. It is very gentle. 

The second phase is the MAX PHASE.

Days 11-24...In this phase we will add a vitamin strip which contains OmegaPlex, Fat Burners, Multivitamin, Calcium, Pro-Biotic and a Natural Olive Oil (for your skin and hair!) And it's easily pre-portioned out so you don't even have to think about it!  I also add in Catalyst, which maintains my muscle mass during exercise. See, when you start eating healthier and restricting your calorie intake, your body needs fuel, so it automatically goes for the muscles. We don't want that. We want to maintain our lean muscle. Catalyst is an amino acid that shields your muscles so your body attacks fat...think of Pac-Man when he is all protected from the ghosts chasing him. It also preserves your energy levels and is taken during the Cleanse Phase as well. 

Oh and a few other products that are OUTSTANDING!!!

• SPARK!  It's an energy drink, but it's sugar free! It provides sustained energy and mental focus! It really gets me going in the morning and provides that extra boost in the afternoon! 
• Meal Replacement Shakes (MRS). I love my MRS's! Especially the chocolate! It's a powdered drink that you shake with water! I put mine in my bullet with some ice! It comes out like a frosty. And who doesn't love frosties!!! It has an ideal protein to carb ratio...24 grams of both...which is an equal balance of nutrition! And at 220 calories and only 2-3 grams of fat, try and find me something that tastes that delicious and is healthy! 
• ThermoPlus. Yeah, this stuff rocks! It fires up your metabolism & controls your appetite!

There are so many more products that AdvoCare makes, but these are the essentials on the 24 Day Challenge! These are my go-to's! These products helped me lose 40 pounds...until last week...and now I am down a total of 50 pounds! But it's not just the weight loss, it's how I feel overall.  My energy, my focus, the muscle definition I have. 

So what did we eat? Vegetables (all of them!), lean protein (fish, chicken, pork chops, lean ground beef, turkey), fruit (all of it!), and even some CARBS! Dare I say it??? Yep, we sure did...brown rice, beans, quinoa, sweet potatoes oh my!! We could also have had whole grain pasta and oatmeal, but I opted not to as I really needed to break free from the carbs for a little but.  WE. DID. NOT. STARVE!  Not even Nate, and we all know how a 12 year old eats! Yes, even a 12 year old can do this! You can give most all of AdvoCare's products to children 4 and up. 

This challenge has really improved the mother/son relationship too. Sounds crazy, I know. But when you are packing the lunches together, and discussing what we can and cannot eat, actually sitting at the table and enjoying dinner together, what would make this taste even more delicious, you really develop a stronger bond with your kid. And my kid is pretty super!

Nate's mood has improved. I think seeing the change in his appearance and how he feels overall is making the most impact on him. And he sees that difference in me. I love that he gets excited about this challenge. He has even told his friends and teachers what he is doing! He is amazing!

I am not going to try and sell you the product. It does it on it's own. There are pro-athletes that use it. Olympians use it. And they get paid nothing to do it. The product is that good.

I honestly can credit the 24 Day Challenge for my weight loss and my running journey. And it continues to be a big part in my life and my running goals. And it has become a part of my son's life and his goals. And that makes it all worth it!

Run. Strong.

-t-