We're now two weeks into the challenge, so I decided to take a look back at the first post that I wrote the day before the challenge started (http://reclaimyourbodyandlife.blogspot.com/2012/03/advocare-24-day-weight-loss-challenge.html). After rereading that first post, I have to say that I'm a little surprised by how my attitude towards Advocare and the 24-Day Challenge has changed in two short weeks. In retrospect, I definitely had a healthy dose of uncertainty regarding the efficacy of the products. Now, I truly have no doubts that the Advocare supplements work and I have the proof to support this. In two weeks, I've lost 15 lbs and my wife has lost 7. My mom has already lost 5 lbs by her 6th day of the challenge. If you stick to the program, your weight will improve (that line feels like a cheap knockoff of the famous Field of Dreams line..."If you build it, they will come!").
There are also two big events coming up in my life that I want to mention. First, one of my really good friends is having his bachelor party in Atlanta next weekend! I'm very excited for the trip down to the ATL, but I know that this trip is going to put my will power to the test. I'm sure the unhealthy food options will abound and it'll be my challenge duty to make health-conscious choices. Don't get me wrong...I won't be a saint and I'm not going to abstain from enjoying the festivities of the weekend. My main goals are going to be portion control and smart choice selection. For instance, if we go to a burger joint, instead of french fries on the side, maybe I'll choose steamed veggies or another reasonably healthy alternative. I am also hoping that there is a free gym at the hotel. A few morning runs on the treadmill could really help combat some of the food choices (and help sweat out the alcohol from the night before!).
The other big event around the corner is that we are going to be heading out to Las Vegas soon! This trip will be right after we finish the challenge, so it can serve as our reward for leading a healthier lifestyle and successfully completing the 24-Day Challenge! I'm sure the weather is going to be awesome and the pools are going to be open. Two weeks ago, I would've been embarrassed to take my shirt off around the pool, but by the end of the challenge I think I'm going to be looking pretty darn good! Heck, I'm not afraid of ditching the shirt now without feeling self-conscious, so I know I definitely won't be when I shed another 5 or 6 pounds.
There's another completely different idea that I want to share with you all...
I don't want to sound redundant by reiterating my belief in the effectiveness of the products day after day afer day, so I am going to shift gears a bit for the remainder of the challenge. When I have enlightening tips for the challenge that come to mind, I'll definitely still share them. But starting tomorrow I am going to add a new element to the daily posts called the Product of the Day. The goal will be to try to provide some detailed reviews of the Advocare product line to help everyone get a better feel for the contents of the challenge. I am going to explain how the product is supposed to be used in the challenge along with any relevant background that I think you'll want to hear about.
I'm excited to add this new wrinkle to the blog, so I hope you'll like it too. Happy Easter everyone!
If you want to explore the Advocare site more for additional details, here's our link:
http://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.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Day 13 - Mike & Kristen's Advocare 24-Day Challenge
According to the dictionary, a goal is "the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end." Everyone's weight loss program starts with one or more goals in mind. People usually formulate a series of results that they want to achieve. It may be a specific goal weight for which you are shooting. Maybe you want to look better in your swimsuit during an upcoming vacation. Or you may be in a competition with others and your main goal is to be the "biggest loser."
My pre-challenge goal was to get below 200 lbs. Starting at 214 lbs, I thought that it would be quite an accomplishment to lose 14 or 15 lbs in a 24 day period. A little over 3 weeks...lose 4 or 5 lbs a week. Seems tough, but possible, right?
With the help of Advocare, I broke through the 200 lb barrier on DAY 12! That's 15 lbs in 12 days using the Advocare supplements, healthy eating, and moderate exercise.
I was definitely somewhat skeptical 2 weeks ago at this time, but I am now completely convinced that the Advocare system teamed with a little hard work and self restraint produces results.
I now have a new goal for the next 11 days of the challenge: I want to be down to 194 lbs by the end of the challenge. Based upon the weight loss I've experienced so far, I may be selling myself a little short. But if I get there early, then I'll reassess and shoot for a lower goal! My ultimate weight loss target is 180 lbs. I definitely don't expect to get anywhere close to that number in 24 days, but I hope to get there by the end of June.
What are your goals? Do you have a weight loss goal in mind? Do you have a vacation right around the corner? Or maybe a wedding? No matter whether you choose the Advocare 24-Day Challenge or another weight loss program, make sure that you set goals and reassess them frequently. Aim big and shoot for the stars, but don't forget to set some intermediate milestones to reach along the way.
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.
My pre-challenge goal was to get below 200 lbs. Starting at 214 lbs, I thought that it would be quite an accomplishment to lose 14 or 15 lbs in a 24 day period. A little over 3 weeks...lose 4 or 5 lbs a week. Seems tough, but possible, right?
With the help of Advocare, I broke through the 200 lb barrier on DAY 12! That's 15 lbs in 12 days using the Advocare supplements, healthy eating, and moderate exercise.
I was definitely somewhat skeptical 2 weeks ago at this time, but I am now completely convinced that the Advocare system teamed with a little hard work and self restraint produces results.
I now have a new goal for the next 11 days of the challenge: I want to be down to 194 lbs by the end of the challenge. Based upon the weight loss I've experienced so far, I may be selling myself a little short. But if I get there early, then I'll reassess and shoot for a lower goal! My ultimate weight loss target is 180 lbs. I definitely don't expect to get anywhere close to that number in 24 days, but I hope to get there by the end of June.
What are your goals? Do you have a weight loss goal in mind? Do you have a vacation right around the corner? Or maybe a wedding? No matter whether you choose the Advocare 24-Day Challenge or another weight loss program, make sure that you set goals and reassess them frequently. Aim big and shoot for the stars, but don't forget to set some intermediate milestones to reach along the way.
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.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Day 12 - Mike & Kristen's Advocare 24-Day Challenge
So I fell asleep last night while starting to type up yesterday's blog post. I was going to write something about making goals and reassessing them as the challenge progresses. But then I heard some horrible news before leaving for work this morning and all of a sudden blogging about weight loss became a lot less important today.
Chris "Slaughterhouse" Smith was a guy that I had met on a few occasions. I had met him through my friend, Dan, and Chris' personality was infectious. He was always happy and fun to be around. Chris was the kind of guy that, after a few minutes of talking to him, you could have sworn you had been friends for years. Last night, the unimaginable happened and Chris was taken from us far too soon. He was the innocent victim of a senseless act of reckless driving by another person. Here is the link with the details of the crash:
http://www.examiner.com/mma-in-cincinnati/professional-mma-fighter-chris-smith-killed-car-crash
When I first met Chris, he was a big guy that wasn't in the best shape. However, shortly after that first meeting he started mixed martial arts (MMA) training. He soon took on the Slaughterhouse moniker and got in amazing shape (you can tell from the picture in that link). Kristen and I actually went to see him fight a while ago in an amateur event and he completely manhandled the guy he faced. His MMA career was still on its way up when this tragic accident happened yesterday.
I'll get back to blogging about our challenge experience tomorrow, but I wanted to use today to talk about a great guy who lost his life far too soon.
If you want to explore the Advocare site more for additional details, here's our link:
http://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.
Chris "Slaughterhouse" Smith was a guy that I had met on a few occasions. I had met him through my friend, Dan, and Chris' personality was infectious. He was always happy and fun to be around. Chris was the kind of guy that, after a few minutes of talking to him, you could have sworn you had been friends for years. Last night, the unimaginable happened and Chris was taken from us far too soon. He was the innocent victim of a senseless act of reckless driving by another person. Here is the link with the details of the crash:
http://www.examiner.com/mma-in-cincinnati/professional-mma-fighter-chris-smith-killed-car-crash
When I first met Chris, he was a big guy that wasn't in the best shape. However, shortly after that first meeting he started mixed martial arts (MMA) training. He soon took on the Slaughterhouse moniker and got in amazing shape (you can tell from the picture in that link). Kristen and I actually went to see him fight a while ago in an amateur event and he completely manhandled the guy he faced. His MMA career was still on its way up when this tragic accident happened yesterday.
I'll get back to blogging about our challenge experience tomorrow, but I wanted to use today to talk about a great guy who lost his life far too soon.
If you want to explore the Advocare site more for additional details, here's our link:
http://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.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Day 10 - Mike & Kristen's Advocare 24-Day Challenge
The cleanse phase is over and our results have been excellent so far! I have lost 13 lbs (from 214 to 201) and Kristen has lost 7 lbs (132 to 125).
Now it's time to begin the Max Phase. This phase will last for the remaining 14 days. For the remainder of this post, I want to talk about the most common question that I've received over the last 10 days, "So what is this 24-Day Challenge? I've noticed what you've been eating. Is this just another low-carb diet?"
I think the best way to describe the 24-Day Challenge is to say that it is a supplement-based weight loss program. The supplements improve your metabolism (burn more calories), increase your energy level, and help provide appetite control. Then, you follow their recommendations for diet modification to facilitate those goals. Finally, like any good weight loss program, they want you to exercise on a regular basis. So the supplements are the engine that drives the weight loss, but then you do your part by improving your dietary habits and working out frequently.
The dietary recommendations are structured in a way that provides a fair amount of flexibility; however, I do not have a ton of imagination, so my meals have been pretty similar on a daily basis. Fruit for breakfast, fruit or the occasional hard-boiled egg for mid-morning snack, salad +/- chicken for lunch, fruit or peanuts for mid-afternoon snack, and chicken with veggies for dinner. What can I say? I'm set in my ways. If you look at the Advocare Shopping Guide though, you'll notice that there are plenty of other options than this.
Eating well will result in weight loss, but not 13 lbs in 10 days. Eating well will make you feel better, but it definitely won't boost your energy level like I've felt these last 10 days, and eating well has never really suppressed my appetite. In the past, after several days my appetite would slow down. But with Advocare my appetite has been in check from day one.
Two other things that I want to mention before I close out this post:
1. I talked to my mom yesterday and she's doing well after 2 days. She said that she can already notice an improvement in her energy level. She has completely weaned herself off of her morning tea and she actually hasn't drank a Spark yet. So she's stopped her usual source of an energy boost (tea), hasn't used Advocare's energy boost (Spark), and she still has more energy after only 2 days on the challenge.
2. The distributor kit comes with extra Spark and some Slam (their version of a 5-hour energy drink). My wife tried a Slam recently and she noticed that she had some flushing on her face. I looked a little closer at the bottle and it contains niacin, which was probably the source of the flushing. Niacin is one of our body's essential nutrients and it has a lot of health benefits (in particular, it improves your HDL level, which is your "good" cholesterol), but it's major side effect when taken as a supplement is flushing. If you're prone to flushing from other exogenous sources of niacin, then I wouldn't recommend using the Slam energy drink.
That's all I've got for today, talk at you more tomorrow!
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.
Now it's time to begin the Max Phase. This phase will last for the remaining 14 days. For the remainder of this post, I want to talk about the most common question that I've received over the last 10 days, "So what is this 24-Day Challenge? I've noticed what you've been eating. Is this just another low-carb diet?"
I think the best way to describe the 24-Day Challenge is to say that it is a supplement-based weight loss program. The supplements improve your metabolism (burn more calories), increase your energy level, and help provide appetite control. Then, you follow their recommendations for diet modification to facilitate those goals. Finally, like any good weight loss program, they want you to exercise on a regular basis. So the supplements are the engine that drives the weight loss, but then you do your part by improving your dietary habits and working out frequently.
The dietary recommendations are structured in a way that provides a fair amount of flexibility; however, I do not have a ton of imagination, so my meals have been pretty similar on a daily basis. Fruit for breakfast, fruit or the occasional hard-boiled egg for mid-morning snack, salad +/- chicken for lunch, fruit or peanuts for mid-afternoon snack, and chicken with veggies for dinner. What can I say? I'm set in my ways. If you look at the Advocare Shopping Guide though, you'll notice that there are plenty of other options than this.
Eating well will result in weight loss, but not 13 lbs in 10 days. Eating well will make you feel better, but it definitely won't boost your energy level like I've felt these last 10 days, and eating well has never really suppressed my appetite. In the past, after several days my appetite would slow down. But with Advocare my appetite has been in check from day one.
Two other things that I want to mention before I close out this post:
1. I talked to my mom yesterday and she's doing well after 2 days. She said that she can already notice an improvement in her energy level. She has completely weaned herself off of her morning tea and she actually hasn't drank a Spark yet. So she's stopped her usual source of an energy boost (tea), hasn't used Advocare's energy boost (Spark), and she still has more energy after only 2 days on the challenge.
2. The distributor kit comes with extra Spark and some Slam (their version of a 5-hour energy drink). My wife tried a Slam recently and she noticed that she had some flushing on her face. I looked a little closer at the bottle and it contains niacin, which was probably the source of the flushing. Niacin is one of our body's essential nutrients and it has a lot of health benefits (in particular, it improves your HDL level, which is your "good" cholesterol), but it's major side effect when taken as a supplement is flushing. If you're prone to flushing from other exogenous sources of niacin, then I wouldn't recommend using the Slam energy drink.
That's all I've got for today, talk at you more tomorrow!
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.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Day 9 - Mike & Kristen's Advocare 24-Day Challenge
Only one more day left in the cleanse and it's been an overwhelming success so far! I'll share my 10-day weight loss results tomorrow on the final day of the cleanse phase. The weight isn't coming off at a meteoric pace like it did during the first 5-7 days of the challenge, but I am still shedding pounds. In reality, I knew that the pounds would slow down a bit as I get in better shape. That just seems natural to me. The key is going to be keeping the weight off and working hard to continue dropping weight.
Kristen's cousin, Dave, sent me a helpful document today. It's an Advocare shopping guide to help you decide which food is good for the challenge. There is also a section at the end that talks about foods to avoid. The best part though is that it only reconfirmed that I was on the right track...because virtually all of the food that I have been eating is in the approved section! I wanted to attach the file directly to this post, but I haven't figured out how to accomplish that yet. If I come across a web link that takes you directly to the Advocare Shopping Guide, then I'll add it to this post later.
Today is the first day of the challenge for my mom, so I'll try to keep you updated on her progress. Also, my brother-in-law's fiancee has decided take on the program. Good luck to her as well!
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.
Kristen's cousin, Dave, sent me a helpful document today. It's an Advocare shopping guide to help you decide which food is good for the challenge. There is also a section at the end that talks about foods to avoid. The best part though is that it only reconfirmed that I was on the right track...because virtually all of the food that I have been eating is in the approved section! I wanted to attach the file directly to this post, but I haven't figured out how to accomplish that yet. If I come across a web link that takes you directly to the Advocare Shopping Guide, then I'll add it to this post later.
Today is the first day of the challenge for my mom, so I'll try to keep you updated on her progress. Also, my brother-in-law's fiancee has decided take on the program. Good luck to her as well!
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.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Day 8 - Mike & Kristen's Advocare 24-Day Challenge
Tonight's entry will be rather short. I've really fallen into a pretty reliable daily routine. Today I tried salmon on my lunchtime salad instead of chicken. A little variety is crucial to Challenge success because you don't want your food choices to get stale and repetitive.
The cleanse phase is almost over and I'm hoping that I can break through the 200 lb barrier by the end of it. That would've been unfathomable to me at the start of the challenge. I would've said something like, "214 to 200 in 10 days? Get real!"
The other big news is that my mom will be starting the Challenge today, so I"ll keep you updated on her progress as well!
Well, it's getting pretty late, so I'm going to short-change you guys tonight, but I'll make sure to make tomorrow's post a little lengthier to make up for it...
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.
The cleanse phase is almost over and I'm hoping that I can break through the 200 lb barrier by the end of it. That would've been unfathomable to me at the start of the challenge. I would've said something like, "214 to 200 in 10 days? Get real!"
The other big news is that my mom will be starting the Challenge today, so I"ll keep you updated on her progress as well!
Well, it's getting pretty late, so I'm going to short-change you guys tonight, but I'll make sure to make tomorrow's post a little lengthier to make up for it...
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.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Day 7 - Mike & Kristen's Advocare 24-Day Weight Loss Challenge
At this point, it's pretty clear to me that the keys to a successful challenge are will power and perseverance. I guess this is true of any weight loss program out there. As I've mentioned in previous posts, the Advocare challenge is structured in a way that allows you to have 5 meals per day (plus an optional nighttime snack). With this frequency of eating, I can honestly say that I have not had problems with being hungry for the majority of the challenge. However, the temptations to fall off of the wagon are beginning to mount. On Friday, one of my coworkers asked me to go down to the cafeteria to have breakfast with him. Even though I had already eaten my breakfast on the way to work, I obliged. Then I proceeded to sip on some water while he wolfed down biscuits and gravy, bacon, and fried potatoes! A little over a week ago I probably would've eaten the exact same thing. That is just one example of where will power and perseverance to stick to the challenge was crucial. If I had given into temptation in that instance (or a few others that presented themselves in the last week), then I would never have achieved the 12 lb weight loss that has ensued in the last 7 days!
My wife and I are notorious for making bad meal choices and then trying to make up for it later . If we weren't in the middle of this program, I may very well have grubbed up on some biscuits and gravy with the intention of eating a lighter lunch. Then, when lunch comes around I make another poor choice with the plan to exercise after work and eat a better dinner, and so on.
With the monetary commitment to buy the challenge and with a 5 meal per day diet structure to follow, I have some much needed help in the will power department.
A couple other random items that I've noticed in the last day or two:
- The fruit that I've been eating seems to be tasting better. I bought several apples at the beginning of the week and I swear that the apple I snacked on today was better than the first one I ate a week ago.
- I think I'm starting to have more energy throughout the day. I worked a 24-hour shift yesterday into this morning and today, on my post-call day, I still haven't drank my Spark for the day. Now granted, I did get about 5 hours of interrupted sleep last night, but usually I'm pretty gassed during my post-call days even when I do get some sleep at the hospital. To top it off, I have already worked out today and I mowed the lawn and I still don't feel tired. My plan is to drink the Spark during dinner because it's a lot more tasty than plain water.
- Lastly, unsalted peanuts are my new friend. I've never been big on peanuts, but now I really look forward to eating them for my afternoon snack!
Well, time to fire up the grill and start cooking some chicken with veggies. We bought a new lemon pepper sauce that I'm going to marinade the chicken with and I"m excited to see how it'll turn out.
Oh yeah, Kristen's still doing well with the challenge too...down 6 lbs in one week and she's still not exercising at all!
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.
My wife and I are notorious for making bad meal choices and then trying to make up for it later . If we weren't in the middle of this program, I may very well have grubbed up on some biscuits and gravy with the intention of eating a lighter lunch. Then, when lunch comes around I make another poor choice with the plan to exercise after work and eat a better dinner, and so on.
With the monetary commitment to buy the challenge and with a 5 meal per day diet structure to follow, I have some much needed help in the will power department.
A couple other random items that I've noticed in the last day or two:
- The fruit that I've been eating seems to be tasting better. I bought several apples at the beginning of the week and I swear that the apple I snacked on today was better than the first one I ate a week ago.
- I think I'm starting to have more energy throughout the day. I worked a 24-hour shift yesterday into this morning and today, on my post-call day, I still haven't drank my Spark for the day. Now granted, I did get about 5 hours of interrupted sleep last night, but usually I'm pretty gassed during my post-call days even when I do get some sleep at the hospital. To top it off, I have already worked out today and I mowed the lawn and I still don't feel tired. My plan is to drink the Spark during dinner because it's a lot more tasty than plain water.
- Lastly, unsalted peanuts are my new friend. I've never been big on peanuts, but now I really look forward to eating them for my afternoon snack!
Well, time to fire up the grill and start cooking some chicken with veggies. We bought a new lemon pepper sauce that I'm going to marinade the chicken with and I"m excited to see how it'll turn out.
Oh yeah, Kristen's still doing well with the challenge too...down 6 lbs in one week and she's still not exercising at all!
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.
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