Let me say this first. I do NOT like diet fads. I don't even really like diets. However, after gaining 60 pounds with twins, I realize that something must be done. Lately, I will tell my husband, "Babe, don't let me have a Coke this week." Then, I sneak one in somehow during the day. It's pathetic, I know. I'm just not motivated, or at least I haven't been until now. School is starting back and I literally fit into three dresses. That's it. No pants, skirts, or Bermuda shorts will work their way onto my body, no matter how hard I try. Now, please don't think that I have been sitting around all day being lazy. I have taken two classes for grad school, worked on raising two babies, cleaned house, gotten a classroom ready, exercised, and ran around like a chicken with my head cut off for about 4 months now. I'm exhausted and stressed, so I know this weight isn't going to come off without me really committing to something.
Enter Advocare's 24 Day Trim Challenge. My friend Jane gained weight during her pregnancy (like all moms do) and was not only able to lose it, but keep it off following Advocare's program. She's not the only one. A church member uses Advocare's energy drink, Spark, during the day to keep her going. She also uses Advocare's vitamins. Jane sent me a sample of Spark to try in the mail, and I'll be honest, it wasn't my favorite flavor. However, it did allow me to keep my focus for the remainder of the day.
Now, please don't think that this energy drink is a Monster, Red Bull or 5 Hour Energy. It is simply a mix of vitamins and amino acids. I Googled long and hard to find something to back up my original skepticism, and literally the only negative things I could find were about the price of the products. Actually, one man said he was mad because the products weren't "magic." Well, duh. Nothing is magic. Advocare acknowledges that you have to exercise and eat right in order for their products to work. The difference is that these supplements are not bad for you. I trust Jane and my church friend, so I am trying this challenge. I will keep you posted about my progress.
Oh, before I go, today was the first day of the "cleanse" phases. I expected a nasty fiber drink, but was pleasantly surprised with the "peaches n' cream" version, and I haven't been in the bathroom all day. I really appreciate that the schedule is planned for me, so I don't have to try to figure out what to eat or when to eat it.
Phew! I know that's a lot of info to take in, but I am so excited! Check back tomorrow to see how Day 2 went, and let me know if I can give you any more information on Advocare's products!
Starting weight: 158.4 lbs
Goal: 144 lbs.
*I am NOT an Advocare employee, just an independent distributor, and also a momma trying to lose some weight!