Day 17 - Mike & Kristen's Advocare 24-Day Challenge

Kristen and I have decided to formulate a plan for introducing "cheats" back into our lives. What are we calling "cheats?" These are food and beverage choices that don't fit within the guidelines of the 24-Day Challenge. My plan is to continue the Advocare supplements and healthy eating choices after the challenge officially ends, so it's going to be very important to have a gameplan for cheats. Our plan is to limit them to twice per week with an effort to save them mainly for social events with friends. We're also going to save alcohol for social gatherings. Limiting the frequency of the cheats is going to be a key factor in maintaining and improving upon our achievements during the challenge.

I learned something interesting today that may help you to relate Advocare's Spark drink to a product that is more well known. Advocare's Spark and the Crystal Light energy packets share a lot of the same ingredients. The two products both contain many of the same vitamins and both have caffeine. The main difference between the products is that the Spark drinks also contain several amino acids so they help provide "heightened mental focus and performance."

Product of the Day:

Herbal Cleanse

Part 2: ProBiotic Restore Ultra

The probiotic is taken in the morning before breakfast during days 4-10 of the challenge. The reason that the probiotic is included in the cleanse is because it supports your immune system, supports intestinal health and function, aids in digestion and enhances your weight loss. ProBiotic Restore Ultra contains 6 strains of "good" bacteria: 3 species of Lactobacillus and 3 species of Bifidobacterium. This ensures coverage of both the large and small intestinal tracts.


If you want to explore the Advocare site more for additional details, here's our link:
www.reclaimyourbodyandlife.com

As with every post that I'll make, here's my disclaimer:

I am a physician and protecting my medical career is of paramount importance to me. I have researched the Advocare products thoroughly and my wife and I have chosen to use them for our own personal weight loss endeavor. However, I will not provide an official medical opinion with regards to the safety and efficacy of the products for others. I've put in too many years of hard work to put my medical license at risk. Basically, I've chosen to use Advocare products for myself and you'll have to decide for yourself or consult with your personal physician to figure out if these products are safe for you too.