My Truth About the 24 Day Challenge

I'm going to try and keep this short and sweet. 

I'm sure many of you have heard of the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge. Are you skeptical like I was? Here is MY truth about the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge.

My cousin, that is probably one of the most healthy-conscious people I know, brought it to my attention. If she knows it's safe and healthy, then more than likely, it is! She was instagramming progress pictures and meals all the time. Wait, meals? YES you can actually eat FOOD on this "diet".

It's not that I think I'm fat or need to lose weight. There's just been a lack of confidence that I wanted to bring back! So... I said "what the hell" and gave it a shot!

Each 24 Day Challenge includes:

• One box of Herbal Cleanse-Citrus (Day 1-10)
• One bottle of OmegaPlex®
• One box of AdvoCare Spark®-Mandarin Orange
• One box of AdvoCare Spark®-Fruit Punch
• Your choice of one box of Meal Replacement Shakes - Chocolate Mocha, Chocolate, Vanilla, Berry or Vegetarian Dark Chocolate
• Your choice of one box of MNS® Max 3, C, or E
• Clean eating plan
• Food shopping guide
• Recipe Suggestions
• Daily Checklists
• Coaching

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!

• Herbal Cleanse-Citrus: helps to cleanse and detoxify your body.
• OmegaPlex®: essential fatty acids for increased overall wellness.
• AdvoCare Spark®: nutritionally-advanced energy

Days 11-24 Max Phase
Give your body the best tools you need to achieve your next weight management goal during days 11-24!

• Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS®): Your choice of Max C+ (appetite control), Max E+ (energy), or Max 3 - for weight management, appetite control and overall wellness.
• Meal Replacement Shake - your choice of chocolate mocha, chocolate, vanilla, berry or non-dairy dark chocolate: Complete nutrition in a great-tasting shake!
• AdvoCare Spark®: nutritionally advanced energy

Here's what you need to avoid:

Sugar

Alcohol

Cheese and mushrooms (both are "molds" and will keep toxins alive)

White foods/starches (bread, pasta, rice, crackers and chips)

Sauces and dressings

Canned fruits and vegetables

Sodas and energy drinks

Fatty foods, fried foods, fast food and meat with breading

Here's what you can eat (and way more):

Fresh/raw fruits and vegetables

100% whole grain rice and quinoa

Chicken, fish, turkey breast and ground turkey

Almond milk, rice milk

Healthy fats: avocado, olives/olive oil, raw nuts and seeds

Almond and peanut butter

Beans and lentils

Chicken or vegetable broths

Eggs

Sweet potatoes

Hummus without the oil

Herbal teas

Garlic, spices, herbs, fresh salsa, taco seasoning (low sodium)

After 10 days you can introduce 100% whole grain pasta and bread

I did the whole 24 Day Challenge and I cheated only a couple of times. :) I may have had a couple of glasses of wine 2 nights and I think I also might have had cheese one day too {my weakness}. My point is, you don't have to be so strict on yourself with this diet, but the best results come from following the plan to a T. The average weight loss is 5-20lbs depending on your starting weight. I lost 5lbs and several inches.

Here's what I loved about the 24 Day Challenge:

I gained a TON of energy

I starting sleeping a whole lot better

I gained muscle and lost weight!

I learned a healthier lifestyle

It motivated me to exercise {no joke!}

I now eat 5 small meals a day

I learned my food portion for my body weight

I now know healthy recipes that are DELICIOUS!

I lost inches in the one place that bothered me the most {upper thighs}

I will leave you with this last experience that I had after completing the 24 day challenge:

One morning when I was getting ready, I was ironing my clothes for work in my underwear {sorry for the visual} and my BF walked past me and said "Damn you did lose a bunch of weight!"

WAIT, WHAT??? HE NOTICED??

Sorry, but my man is the type that doesn't notice when I cut my hair or clean the kitchen or change our decor in the house. He doesn't ever notice. EVER. I was shocked and amazed. I did it. I accomplished my goal. 

Now my goal for 2014 is to stick with it. The AdvoCare products are for real and they are changing lives everyday. 

Do you have resolutions for 2014 that you haven't started yet? JOIN ME with the healthier lifestyle and I will coach you through the 24 Day Challenge!  It is ON SALE for $175 through January 21st! Click here to purchase