Day 17!

When my friend Keri approached me about the 24 day challenge I had no idea what was in store for me. Seventeen days in and I have lost pounds and inches. On top of that my clothes are fitting and looking better. However, the most important thing that I never saw coming, is it has changed me. I used to drink 8-12 cans of diet coke a day and I ate horribly. I had no desire to change but thought if I am going to do the challenge then I would commit and see what happens. I have found that I don't need or even want that diet coke. I have no desire to pig out on fast food and I have so much energy that I want to work out. This challenge has changed my life. It is not going to stop on day 25. The 24 day challenge gave me the jumpstart that I needed to be a healthier me. Not only am I thanking myself but if Luke knew exactly what his mommy was up to he would be thanking me as well :)

& the same pictures next to my day one pictures!

 

High five for day 5/24

Day four is underway!

And I feel on top of the world. I woke up feeling happy but now that I weighed myself and saw that this is working I feel on cloud nine. I think Ill be skipping everywhere I walk today. I took the challenge for so many reasons but one of them is because I haven't been able to break my plateau weight since high school 9 years ago. I am now six pounds under that weight. 9 years of trying and all it took was this. Its incredible really.

Some quick thoughts about the challenge for day four:

- Drink a lot of water (we are cleansing) and limit soda.
  (This was huge for me. I drank exclusively diet coke for years on end. No water, no juice, no anything. I am talking 8-9 cans a day. I have drastically cut that 2 or 3 and I don't even miss them. I think the Spark drink has helped a lot too. I love me some Spark.)

- I am not hungry. I have not starved myself. In fact, by following the 24 Day Challenge guide supplied to me, I have ate a hearty and fulfilling breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner. What I have done is changed the horrible stuff I was eating (ie loads of French fries) and replaced it with choices with my health in mind. I should be eating vegatables per the guide but the truth is I just don't like them. While I am giving everything I can to the challenge I will not force myself to do things I don't like. So, I haven't force feed myself veggies. Easy.

Here is to today and the following 20 and beyond! And congrats to my mother in law! She started her challenge today!

What is the 24 Day Challenge?

Today is day three of my 24 Day Challenge and I am feeling great. My spirits and energy are at an all time high and I am genuinely very grateful I took a leap of faith and invested my dedication and focus to this program. With that said I realize that I have been talking about the 24 Day Challenge a lot lately and many probably wonder what exactly is this challenge all about.

So, lets dive into the nitty gritty.

The 24-Day Challenge is a comprehensive supplementation and nutrition program designed to give your body the jumpstart it needs to help you reach your goals. There's something for everyone whether you are looking for weight management, energy, overall body composition or overall wellness.

CLEANSE PHASE
Proper absorption of nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals is essential to maintaining a healthy body. However, periodic lifestyle changes may generate the need for a "fresh start" - that's where the Cleanse Phase comes in. On Days 1-10 of the 24-Day Challenge, you will take three products.

These products, in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise, help to rid your body of waste and prepare your body to better absorb nutrients. This isn't the kind of cleanse where you drastically reduce calories or consume only liquids - this is the beginning of a healthier lifestyle!

Herbal Cleanse is designed to help eliminate waste and prepare your body for optimal nutrient absorption.
                           
There are three components of the Herbal Cleanse: Fiber Drink - which is mixed with 8 oz. of water, Herbal Cleanse caplets and ProBiotic Restore™ ULTRA Capsules. AdvoCare recommends using Herbal Cleanse every 90 days.

The second product you will use in the Cleanse Phase is OmegaPlex^®, which is a high-quality blend of essential Omega-3 fatty acids for overall wellness. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential components of heart, nerve, muscle, skin, bone and immune health. As with all of the AdvoCare products, OmegaPlex^® meets high standards for safety and efficacy so you can be sure you are getting some of the purest Omega-3 fatty acids on the market.

AdvoCare Spark^® is a unique multi-nutrient system that was developed as a nutritional source of energy and enhanced mental focus.* It's sugar free with more than 20 vitamins, minerals and nutrients that work synergistically to provide a healthy, balanced and effective source of energy that won't overburden or over stimulate your body.

These three products work to cleanse and prepare your body for the Max Phase, days 11-24.

MAX PHASE

After completing the Cleanse Phase, it’s time to move into days 11-24: The Max Phase. The Max Phase is about fueling your body in order to achieve maximum results. During this phase you will take three products that work together to provide you with sustained energy, appetite control, core nutrition and overall wellness. Upon completion of the 24-Day Challenge, these products can continue to be taken every day as part of a healthy lifestyle.

During the Max Phase, you can choose from three Metabolic Nutrition Systems which all provide sustained energy, appetite control, core nutrition and overall wellness.*                                

If you’re not sure which system to use, AdvoCare recommends beginning with MNS^® 3, which provides you with a foundational level of appetite control and energy.* For a higher level of appetite control you can choose MNS^® C^†, and for more energy you can choose MNS^® E^†*.

All three formulations include: CorePlex^® (our multivitamin), OmegaPlex^®, ProBiotic Restore™ ULTRA, thermogenic components and additional wellness supplements.

Skipping meals is a common mistake people make in weight-management or wellness programs. The Meal Replacement Shake is a healthy, delicious solution. Each shake includes 22-24 grams of protein, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 5-6 grams of fiber, 26 vitamins and minerals, and 50 percent of the recommended daily allowance of calcium. They come in several great-tasting flavors.

An additional box of AdvoCare Spark^® completes the Max Phase.

And that is it! The 24 Day Challenge isn't a fad diet. When combining the above mentioned Advocare products with a healthy diet and exercise I guarantee you are going to feel great! I hope you found all this information helpful in deciding if this is right for you! If you would like to join me in the 24 Day Challenge you can click here!

I found this text on the AdvoCare website*

First day of the 24 Day Challenge complete!

Today was my first day of the 24 Day Challenge. Whoa, it was awesome. It felt incredible to actually focus on taking care of myself. I worked out for the first time in a year and ate well. I am so glad I have committed  myself to becoming healthier as my mind and body are already thanking me. I have a feeling big things are in store!

A picture of one of my snacks. Usually I have French fries or chips with a diet coke when I am hungry!

I am not sure if I am going to post everyday of the challenge or not but I will most definitely keep the blog posted on everything!

Starting weight: 129.6

So here is to me! I am on my way to feeling so much better than I have been!

If you are reading this and might be interested in having more energy, losing weight, toning muscle or feeling overall better wellness just let me know! I will be starting a new challenge group soon!

Congratulations to Paula!

I want to give a big shout out and congratulations to Paula for committing herself to the 24 Day Challenge!

According to tracking details my 24 Day Challenge bundle will be at my doorstep any moment! I am going to use today to prepare my plan and have already gone grocery shopping where I made better picks. I think it will be helpful to have good choices readily available! Paula's should arrive in two days and she will start behind me! Here is to us! 

Before pictures

The time has come to take and share my 'before' picture.  My 24 Day Challenge bundle should be arriving soon so I am bravely putting this out there in hopes of having one heck of an 'after' picture.

I am ready, feel motivated, have goals set and my head is focused on success! For my challenge and beyond I don't have a number on the scale I want to achieve. Its a feeling of overall happiness about my self and the desire to be a healthier me.

If anyone has decided they'd like more information or want to join me in the journey just let me know via comment or email! You can also click on the picture below.

 

Join me in doing the 24 Day Challenge

I am so pumped y'all! As a mom I often forget to find time to do something for myself. While most days I don't mind that my heart has recently lead me to dedicate and focus some energy on myself.

I am excited to say I am about to start the 24 Day Challenge!
[You can watch a quick video about it here]

Not only do I long to be healthier, have more energy (Lord knows I need it) and live a more fit lifestyle, I do want to look great this summer. I thought about putting it off. I knew it would involve motivation and sometimes that is even hard to come by. However, I realized that by dedicating myself for a short 24 days, I could be in a better place all around.

I do not want to do this alone! There is strength in numbers and I invite you to join me in the challenge! If you are thinking you could benefit from more energy, becoming healthier and losing some pounds and inches then don't let anything hold you back. Let 2015 be your year.

I only have 10 spots open for my 24 Day Challenge group starting in March! I would love for you to join me in achieving your goals. Staying motivated can be hard but when you are surrounding yourself with others with the same goal in mind it can be that much easier.

Order your 24 Day Challenge product bundle by March 2nd to join this challenge group and receive these extras:

• Moring emails from myself to motivate and inspire.
• An invitation to a private Facebook group.
• A free sample of AdvoCare Slam
• & bonus challenge guide with a  24 Day Challenge bracelet.

You can email me with any questions at: mrslaurenf@outlook.com

The 24-Day Challenge is a comprehensive supplementation and nutrition program designed to give your body the jumpstart it needs to help you reach your goals. There's something for everyone whether you are looking for weight management, energy, overall body composition or overall wellness. Thousands of people have experienced success on the 24-Day Challenge.

 

What are you waiting for? This is your year and you deserve this!

 

Order the product bundle HERE! Don't forget to email me once you've joined so I can give you all the details about this challenge group!

 

  

Another happy mail day! | Distributor kit!

While in Disney World today my Distributor Kit arrived and I was super excited to dig in once I got my little man to sleep.

Of course I had already done my own research, gained knowledge and set goals but having everything in front of me felt great. I am officially ready to get started and have a feeling this is going places! I have yet to watch the DVD but have already gone through everything else. I really like having the product catalog in front of me as sometimes its just easier than a website. I was also sent two products to try: Advocare Slam (a powerful and portable energy supplement) & Advocare Spark Energy which I already know and love.

So here is to me! My next step is to start my 24 Day Challenge. I am a little nervous to get going but once my challenge bundle arrives I am sure the excitement will kit in. I am dedicating my focus for just 24 days and I know the outcome should be awesome!

 

Happy mail day! | My Spark Energy has arrived!

Happy mail! The snow in Texas slowed the arrival of my Spark Energy down by a day! What was mother nature thinking? I am so glad I am going to have this in time for our Disney day tomorrow. This is my favorite energy drink as a mom especially due to my high blood pressure. Instead of being overloaded with caffine it provides me energy through 21 different vitamins and nutrients! I would suggest this to anyone looking for a little boost or pick me up during the day or for a good start to your work out! If your wondering where to buy Spark it is through me! Just click the picture in this post above. You can buy it in canisters (more cost effective) or in pouches. I like to try different flavors and right now I am on a cherry kick. By purchasing the pouch you are spending less on a Spark than you would another leading energy drink even with the shipping included! Is that not insane? If you haven't tried one do yourself a solid and give Spark a whirl. You ARE worth it.

24 Day Challenge!

I just committed myself to the 24 day challenge!

I have been on my weight loss journey since about six months after my son was born. Things were looking great for me and after a lot of hard work I lost approximately 30 pounds. From there I hit a wall. My continuous hard work after that first 30 pounds seemed to be all for not. After about a year I've decided to give the 24 Day Challenge a shot in hopes of losing those last pesky 10 pounds! I hope to not only look better for me but feel better! As soon as my challenge bundle arrives I hope to get started and share my challenge day by day here with all of you. Wish me luck!

 

ADVOCARE | Independent Distributor

Today was a really big day for me! After months and months of thinking about becoming an Advocare independent distributor I decided to take the leap of faith and believe that achieving my dreams through this company is possible.

I did my research and talked to real people who use Advocare products daily and found that they not only believe in their success but what this company is all about. To say I am excited is an understatement.

So what's next? While waiting on my distributor box to arrive I have been setting goals. Not only would I like to strive towards financial freedom but I would also like to become a healthier me. I have been slacking to say the least but Advocare has but a fire in my stomach and I have a feeling this is my time!

So, here I go! This new adventure is going to be fun!