Adventures in AdvoCare: Does it Really Work?
- The Fit Pandaa
- Feb 12, 2016
- 4 min read
My cousin is an absolutely stunning, tall, gorgeous fit chick. There's no other way to describe it. She was an incredible personal trainer who made the transition to working for AdvoCare. Plus she studied Nutritional Science at UConn so she knows what the heck she's talking about.
Cousin on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lkirsch14/
Yes, we are related.
No, I don't look like that.
But what the hell is AdvoCare?
First of all, it's been around since 1993. It's two years younger than I am. It's not some super strict "no carbs" South Beach starvation, Atkins heart attack, or scam diet pill. (Yes, I fell for the garcina cambogia pills. I'm not proud.) I've done all green cleanses, liquid diets, paleo-friendly, gluten-free blah blah blah.
How are they different from every other "healthy" program on the market? They use the latest and greatest innovations in science and nutrition to make you healthier. Regardless of your goal; slim down, bulk up, just be overall healthy. They have programs to jumpstart your commitment to fitness. They are a seriously involved family. My coach, who was actually my family, checks in all all her team members all the time.
WeightWatchers always did one thing right that no one else did; support. AdvoCare gives you MORE than that. Friends, family, coaches, strangers in random Facebook groups that you're added too once you order AdvoCare. I have NEVER seen this many motivated encouraging people. I'm from the Northeast, nobody is nice. These people are.
They aren't musclehead gym guys and girls shooting up steriods. This is a MOVEMENT of people dedicated to making people feel better, healthier and happier.
Alright, how much does it cost... The 10 day cleanse is not expensive, but the 10 Day Cleanse/24 Day Challenge cost me around $200.00 BUT- I wasn't spending money on coffee, food (other than groceries) or anything else. I wound up saving way more money than I spent. $3.00 a day for Americanos really adds up... I actually saved enough to cover my next two AdvoCare orders.
When my cousin finally convinced me to try she told me I had two options; 10 Day Cleanse, or 10 Day Cleanse/24 Day Challenge. Go big or go home right? I jumped "All-in" towards the 24 goal to healthy living. I started Jan. 15, 2016 and that's when everything I thought I knew about fitness changed The cleanse portion was strict and it was an adjustment. No coffee, no dairy, no alcohol. I almost quit when I saw the words no coffee- BUT they give you AdvoCare Spark, which I'm pretty sure is God's gift to man which totally makes up for it. It's like preworkout minus the druggie affect. Amino acids and vitamin rush of healthy happy energy with no crash. Yep, I repeat, no crash.
Okay schedule for the first 10 Days
Wake up, Take Spark, Fiber Powder, + probiotic pill + optional Catalyst (Catalyst was a life changing amino acids I'm hooked on.
30 minutes later have breakfast 2-3 hours later have snack
2-3 hours later have lunch
2-3 hours later take spark if needed (Optional Catalyst), wait 20-30, have snack
2-3 hours later have dinner + OmegaPlex (omega fatty acids)
Before bed, Herbal Cleanse (Optional Catalyst)
They provide you with meal plans. The key to AdvoCare is prep- meal prep EVERYTHING and you're set. They provide you with meal and snack options. They give you a recipe book of some pretty tasty super healthy recipes. They support you EVERY step of the way. They encourage you to work out. THEY HAVE AN AP FOR THAT.
Literally, an app to remind you to take supplements, when to eat, you can set alarms through it.
They advise you drink a gallon of water a day- so you are running to the bathroom but JUST to pee, nothing else unfortunate that usually happens with cleanses.
I felt healthier. I lost weight, inches, I had more energy than coffee could ever give me. By the end of the 10 days I was down 7.5 lbs yet I was never hungry because I was always eating. Sandwich baggies of hard boiled eggs and grapefruit went with me everywhere.
BEST MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES I'VE EVER HAD. Herbal life sucked without fruit. A little ice, I got the White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha and had so much fun making smoothies and protein pancakes.
Products I'm now hooked on for life; Advocare Spark, Advocare Catalyst, MRS (Meal Replacement Shakes), Carb-Ease (for my cheat meals it blocks your body from absorbing some carbohydrates). Next to try: SleepWorks, ClearMood, every MRS Shake flavor EVER, AdvoCare Core I have never been so motivated to be fit in my life. I have never been surrounded by this much encouragement. If you're looking to change your life this is how. My whole mindstate is more positive, they taught me what to eat what not to eat.
Ezekiel Bread- Good Whole Wheat Bread- Bad
Olive/Coconut Oil Good/ Vegetable Oil- Bad
PORTION SIZES MATTER- I now bought a little food scale and I love it. Keeps me on track. In a few monthes I'm sure I'll hit my goal weight- I never thought that would happen.
CONCLUSION: YES IT IS ABSOLUTELY POSTIVELY FREAKING WORTH IT. Do it. Yesterday. Reclaim your life. You're welcome.
AdvoCare is not a quick fix, easy weight loss, cheat program. It is a new healthier lifestyle. I workout 5-6 days a week. I eat clean 5 days a week with two cheat meals on the weekends. I'm never going back to where I was. Please comment or email me any questions.
Disclaimer, I look NOTHING like my cousin so be ready for my before and after pics.
I fell SO in love with the product I signed up to be a distributor- 20% off EVERYTHING!!!!!! You need a distributor to sign up https://www.advocare.com/151133840/Store/ (That's me!) Nothing had ever made me feel this good in my life. Look out for my next post about the 24 Day Challenge portion!
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