Advocare 24 Day Challenge - Day7

PreBreakfast- Spark, (3) Catalyst,
ProBiotic Restore™ ULTRA packet

Breakfast: (2) OmegaPlex, apple, egg, 2 slices turkey bacon

Lunch: hamburger patty,
marinara sauce, steamed vegetables

Afternoon Snack: carrots, celery, hummus

Dinner: salad, chicken, cherry tomatoes,
1/2 bell pepper, fat free sour cream, salsa

Evening Snack: 2 kiwi

Before Bed- (3) Catalyst, Herbal Cleanse Packet

Advocare 24 Day Challenge - Day 5

PreBreakfast- Spark & (3) Catalyst,

ProBiotic Restore™ ULTRA packet

Breakfast- (3) OmegaPlex, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 egg, turkey bacon

Mid-Morning Snack- didn't have one because we slept in :)

Lunch- black bean burger, carrots, & broccoli

Afternoon Snack- carrots, celery, 

hummus, & 1/2 hamburger patty

Dinner- (2) OmegaPlex, spring mix salad,
shredded mexican style chicken, black beans,
fat free sour cream, & cherry tomatoes

Evening Snack- (3) Catalyst

Before Bed- herbal cleanse

How I'm feeling...

Thoughts about Today:
*I've had plenty of energy all day, and I'm loving that I no longer feel bloated. I can see that my face is a little thinner & I wore another shirt that I haven't worn since per-pregnancy.
*For dinner, we had a church event where I was expecting to eat a nice, balanced meal, but there were only hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and brownies. I was hungry and it was dinner time, so I had half of a hamburger patty and planned on having my real dinner when I got home.  This was a HUGE accomplishment for me, because a week ago, I would have just eaten what was there.  I'm determined to succeed, and I recognized, in the moment, that eating a hamburger & chips would have been a set-back.



**I'll update with the rest of my pictures tomorrow. I dropped my phone in the tub last night, so it's drying out right now.

Advocare 24 Day Challenge - Day 4

PreBreakfast- Spark & (3) Catalyst,
ProBiotic Restore™ ULTRA packet

Breakfast- (3) OmegaPlex, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 egg

Mid-Morning Snack- celery & hummus

Lunch- (first meal out) Half portion of
'Lighter' margarita grilled chicken,
rice, beans, salsa @ Chili's

Afternoon Snack- apple & almond butter

Dinner- (3) OmegaPlex, lean ground beef patty,
homemade marinara sauce,
sugar snap peas, and carrots

Before Bed- (3) Catalyst, Herbal Cleanse Packet

 

How I'm feeling...

Emotionally: I've found myself having an easier time making smart choices. I think this is because I can already feel a difference in my belly area. I know that what I'm doing is working, so it isn't hard for me to make the right decisions. I feel better and I look better.  I'm definitely seeing a change in my mindset, which is really exciting!!! Trinity and I went to the mall today and I got a bottle of water when we got there, and I was never tempted to "treat" myself even though no one was watching!! :D

Physically: My belly is definitely flatter! :D  I'm wearing a shirt that I haven't worn since Trinity was born!  Ben keeps telling me that my face looks thinner. I'm loving these immediate results!!!

I feel great and have plenty of energy!

About Today...
*I ate out for the first time since I started the 24 Day Challenge. I was super proud of my choice and I didn't go crazy eating chips and salsa like I normally would have.
*I didn't need the evening snack!!! YAY!!!
*I was out and about most of the day, so I didn't do so well with my water intake. I'll have to plan better the next time I'm away from home.

Ben's 26th Birthday

@ Chili's

Advocare - 24 Day Challenge - Day 3

Food Log 

 

PreBreakfast- Spark & (3) Catalyst

Breakfast- Fiber Drink, (3) OmegaPlex, apple, egg, and turkey bacon
 
















Mid-Morning Snack- celery, 3/4 banana, almond butter
 















Lunch- spring mix salad, grilled chicken, black beans, salsa, cherry tomatoes, fat free sour cream
 















Afternoon Snack- Spark (20 min. before snack) sliced turkey, carrots, celery
 















Dinner-(3) Catalyst (30 min. before), (2) OmegaPlex, pork tenderloin, sugar snap peas, 1/2 sweet potato, side salad
 









Evening Snack- rice cake, 1/3 banana, 1 tsp peanut butter (this is my favorite snack!)















Before Bed- Herbal Cleanse Packet

How I'm feeling...

Today, I felt pretty rough. I didn't really have much energy, and just felt completely run down. I've done cleansing diets before and this is normal for me after a few days. I see it as a good sign that my body is getting rid of toxins. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow.

Thoughts about Today:
I had that same 2pm craving today, so I'm gonna try adding a fruit to my lunch to see if that prevents it.  I really didn't want to have the evening snack, but I eat at 5pm with Trinity and I'm hungry again by 8pm. Tomorrow I'll try just having raw carrots & celery, so I'm not adding so many calories. 
   
Coffee, for me, is comforting, so I wanted some ALL DAY because I felt yucky.  I'm going to order some Coffeccino with my next order!

Advocare - 24 Day Challenge - Day 2

Food Log 

 

PreBreakfast- Spark & (3) Catalyst

Breakfast- Fiber Drink, (3) OmegaPlex, orange, & 2:1 egg

Mid-Morning Snack- 3 celery stalks, 1 Tbsp. Almond Butter, 1/2 orange











 

Lunch- baby greens salad, beans, taco seasoned ground turkey, black olives, cherry tomatoes, & fresh salsa

Afternoon Snack- Spark (20 min. before snack) rice cake, peanut butter, 1/2 banana

Look at that sweet hand reaching for those vegetables. <3

Dinner-(3) Catalyst (30 min. before), (2) OmegaPlex, lean ground beef patty, marinara sauce, carrots, cherry tomatoes, & sugar snap peas

Evening Snack- roasted apple w/ cinnamon
















Before Bed- Herbal Cleanse Packet

How I'm feeling...

Emotionally: Ben took my before pictures the other day and I reluctantly looked at them and almost cried. Today, I feel great and can see that there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Physically: I've felt great and had plenty of energy all day.  I woke up before 7am with a little bit of pep in my step! I even plan on going to mom's group in the morning which I haven't done in months because it starts at 10am, and its so hard to get myself and Trinity up and ready that early.
       I got a headache around 7pm, but I'm not sure if it's this wonderful Northwest Georgia allergy season or my body detoxing. 

Thoughts about Today: I went to the grocery store today. I usually don't go until I need lots of groceries, but I want to keep a wide variety during my 24 Day Challenge, so I'm able to make the best choices.

Here's what I got:

apples

bananas

celery

sweet potatoes

grapefruit

salsa

dried black beans

ground turkey

turkey bacon

canned tuna

chicken tenderloins

sugar snap peas

*I stocked up on a few produce items from Costco before I started the Challenge. 
10# bag of organic carrots (these will keep in the fridge for at least a month!)
5# bag of organic baby carrots
cherry tomatoes
sprouted brown rice & quinoa mix
almond butter
broccoli
large tub of organic spring mix salad

Advocare - 24 Day Challenge - Day 1

My Weight - Day 1

Days 1-10 Cleanse Phase:

The first ten days are about cleansing your body of toxins and preparing for optimal nutrient absorption, and you may enjoy weight loss as well!*

Products I'll be taking during the Cleanse Phase:

• Herbal Cleanse-Citrus: helps to cleanse and detoxify your body.*
• OmegaPlex®: essential fatty acids for increased overall wellness.*
• AdvoCare Spark®: nutritionally-advanced energy*
• Catalyst: amino acid that helps maintain muscle mass during exercise and weight management*

Food Log

PreBreakfast- Spark & (3) Catalyst
Breakfast- Fiber Drink, (3) OmegaPlex, & a banana

I realize that this is a pretty large snack, but I'm pretty hungry. ;D

Mid-Morning Snack- cherry tomatoes, carrots, sliced turkey, & 1/2 orange

















Lunch- (2) OmegaPlex, Baby Green Salad with grilled Chicken, cherry tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, 1/4 avocado with fat free Italian dressing














Afternoon Snack- Spark (20 min. before snack), rice cake, 1/2 banana, & almond butter
















Dinner- black bean burger, steamed broccoli, steamed carrots

After Dinner Snack- (3) Catalyst, celery, & natural peanut butter
















Before Bed- Herbal Cleanse Packet

How I'm feeling...

Emotionally: I always have an afternoon craving for sweets around 2pm. Today, I drank my second spark at 2pm and it kicked that's craving's butt. ;)

Physically: I've had a pretty busy day at home with several haircuts while doing laundry, dishes, and taking care of Trinity.  Thanks to Spark, I have more energy and focus than usual, so I'm pretty sure I've accomplished more than I normally would have.

Thoughts: Surprisingly, I felt great and had plenty of energy throughout the day.  I got hungry shortly after breakfast, so I'm going to add and egg to my breakfast tomorrow.  I had a craving for sweets at 2pm, but I drank my Spark and had a snack and never gave in to my craving.  I was home all day, and I really think that helped me eat every 3 hours, which helped my blood sugar stay where it should be. I'm really excited about tomorrow, and the next day, and the next...

Advocare - 24 Day Challenge

I got my package today, and I'm super excited to start tomorrow! I've already stocked my fridge with yummy, healthy food. :)  My plan is to blog each day of this journey. I have a long way to go, and I hope to gain readers that will help me stay motivated!

Tomorrow starts the 10 Day Cleanse Phase. I'll take my measurements and weight in the morning. Keep checking back to see my results!

A little bit about me...

This was my junior year. I'm the one in the middle.

 This is me (and my HOT husband) PrePregnancy 2010

This is me now, April 2012

I am a 27 year old stay-at-home mom.  I have been married to the LOVE of my life for 6 years, and we have a beautiful daughter, Trinity.  I gained 60 pounds while pregnant with her, and unfortunately she didn't quite weigh 60 pounds...7 lbs. 14oz. to be exact. I'm not sure what went wrong. I've always been a healthy eater, and I didn't overindulge while I was pregnant. Well, that's in the past and I can't go back, so I just have to look forward.

I've always been a healthy average weight, so being overweight has affected almost every part of my life for the worse. I've had issues with postpartum depression; none of my pre--pregnancy clothes fit, and I refuse to buy a new wardrobe of clothes in sizes I NEVER thought I'd wear; I have NO energy; I don't feel pretty anymore; I hide in pictures because I can't stand to see myself. Don't get me wrong, I was never SKINNY, and I don't ever want to be.  I'm just not happy with myself the way I am now, and if you read some of my previous blogs, you'll see that I've made multiple attempts to lose weight in the past year.  I'm fed up with being UNhappy with myself! I CAN & I WILL lose this weight! I believe Advocare's products will help jump-start my metabolism, so that I can feel beautiful, again.  Feel free to comment and share your weight loss successes/failures/frustrations. I'd love to hear from you!