All in all, I would call my Advocare 24 Day Challenge a success! It was exactly what I needed at that time. It held me be accountable and helped me dial back in on my clean eating. I could definitely tell a difference in my energy levels, my mood, my work outs, and I felt more comfortable in my clothes and in my own skin. It was a good feeling and experience all around. I must admit that I was not as resiliant once Christmas Eve arrived. I tried to stay the course and to keep it clean(er) and made Christmas paleo sugar cookies. While they were festive and fun to make, I did not like them at all and eventually made
Santa the real deal. I could definitely tell the difference in my energy and work out the day after I steered off the course. This was proof to my experiment that the cleanse works if you follow it. All in all... I would reccommend this to anyone who wants that extra boost.
Here are my final log entries / notes:
PHASE II – DAYS 11-24
Day 11
Thursday 12/13/2012
*Despite waking up at 5:30am, I am feeling well rested and
ready to tackle my day. I find that I am
energized, even with back-to-back appointments.
I am able to work with out getting sleepy, maintain acute focus, and
have high energy through out my day. I
am excited to work out! I like the way I
am feeling physically and mentally. An
added bonus is that I don’t feel crazy hungry between snacks or meals. (It seems like they are arrive just in
time.)
Even though I have not weighed myself yet, (on purpose) I
can tell that my waist is slimming down.
I can start to see my abs again and I can see the definition on my arms
again as well. So far so good! Now that I am seeing results, feeling and
performing better, I am motivated even more to continue on and see what else is
in store for me. (By the way, I have a
friend who is doing this with me, and we have had very similar
experiences). It’s fun to send each
other texts and say, “Hey… are you feeling this____?” or “Are you experiencing
that_____?” Today I got a text that
said, “My pants are loose!!!!!”
I’m usually pretty cynical about products and I am not a
pill popper. I stick to natural herbs,
vitamins, and amino acids. After doing
some personal research, I found that the quality of these products are in
alignment with what I believe in and would definitely put in my body.
I was curious to see for myself how this challenge and these
products would work for ME, rather than take someone else’s word. Also, I wouldn’t feel right recommending a
product to someone that I have not tried myself. (Not to mention, I’m selfishly doing this as
my own “jump start.”) So far, I
like! So far, I recommend.
5:30am
Immediately upon
rising on empty stomach:
3-Catalyst
MNS “before breakfast pack”
*1 mug of hot peppermint tea w/ organic apple cider vinegar
7:00am (20-40min after)
Meal 1:
Meal replacement shake:
Fish Oil
Meal 2:
10:30am
Protein Shake w/ water
12:30pm
3 catalyst
MNS “before lunch” pack
½ spark
Meal 3:
1:00pm
Spicy Crockpot Chicken Salad W/ Avocado & Jalapenos
& Salsa
MNS “with breakfast or lunch packs”
•
3 Joint Promotion
•
Helps lubricate and
protect joints*
•
Supports joint health*
•
Contributes to mobility and flexibility*
•
Aids in relieving occasional pain after exercise*
Contains
glucosamine, MSM and other nutrients that support joint health*
Work Out:
3:30
“Active Recovery”
Row 30minutes (light and easy)
Meal 4:
4:30pm (Post Work Out)
Protein + coconut water
Meal 5:
7:00pm
2 eggs / 2 bacon
1 c. veggie medley (squash, zucchini, onion, bell pepper)
*cooked in bacon grease
Fish Oil
Day 12
Friday, 12/14/ 2012
*Felt energized all day…that’s cool. What’s not so cool is still feeling amped
when you want to sleep. I eventually fell
asleep, but I slept lightly. On the bright side I woke up
feeling rested.
7:30am
Immediately upon
rising on empty stomach:
3-Catalyst
MNS “before breakfast pack”
*1 mug of hot peppermint tea w/ organic apple cider vinegar
8:00am (20-40min after)
Meal 1:
Smoothie
Fish Oil
Meal 2:
11:00am
Protein Shake w/ water
12:30pm
3 catalyst
MNS “before lunch” pack
½ spark
Meal 3:
1:00pm
3oz chicken and shrimp (ate out)
1c. broccoli
1/2c green beans
MNS “with breakfast or lunch packs”
3 Joint Promotion
Work Out:
REST DAY
Meal 4:
3:30pm
Protein + coconut water
Meal 5:
6:00pm
4oz hamburger water
6 baby carrots
pickles
Meal 6:
7:00pm
Whipped Coconut milk mousse
*I felt hungrier than usual today. I was hungry with in 2 hours of eating
lunch. Also, it was Friday, and I was
out and about and had a sweet tooth so I made a coconut milk whipped mousse.
*There is something that is causing bloating and bubbly
tummy… I am starting to wonder if coconut water is the culprit… I’m going to
cut it out of my diet today to see what happens.
Day 13
Saturday 12/15/ 2012
9:30am
Immediately upon
rising on empty stomach:
3-Catalyst
MNS “before breakfast pack”
*1 mug of hot peppermint tea w/ organic apple cider vinegar
10:00am (20-40min after)
Meal 1:
Shake
Fish Oil
Work Out:
12:30pm
A. 3-3-3-1-1-1
Squat Snatch
(93lbs)
B. AMRAP in 12 Min:
15 Deadlifts @
115 lbs
15 Deficit Push
Ups
15 Box Jumps on
20” Box
*I went out strong, but after the 3rd round I
completely hit a wall. I had been hungry
all day on Friday (cut back on the carbs- tried to follow the “burn” program)
but I realized at this moment that the “burn” program will not work for me and
my energy needs. Back to my regular
eating style…it works for me.
Meal 2:
2:00pm
Protein Shake w/ coconut water
2:30pm
Meal 3:
1:00pm
3oz spicy chicken
1c. veggie medley
MNS “with breakfast or lunch packs”
3 Joint Promotion
Meal 4:
6:00pm
4oz hamburger taco salad
Day 14
Sunday 12/16/ 2012
7:30am
Immediately upon
rising on empty stomach:
3-Catalyst
MNS “before breakfast pack”
*1 mug of hot peppermint tea w/ organic apple cider vinegar
8:00am (20-40min after)
Meal 1:
Shake
2 slices of bacon
Fish Oil
12:30pm
3 catalyst
MNS “before lunch” pack
½ spark
Meal 2:
1:00pm
2oz chicken breast tender
6 baby carrots and 2 broccoli florets
MNS “with breakfast or lunch packs”
3 Joint Promotion
Work Out:
A. 5 x 2 Squat Clean
115 lbs
B. 5 x 3 Min AMRAP:
(w/ the Henry’s- couple work out)
6 Muscle Snatch
55 lbs
6 KB Swings 50
lbs
6 Burpees
Meal 3:
3:30pm
Protein + coconut water
Meal 4:
4:30
Pumpkin Muffin
Meal 5:
6:00pm
4oz roast beef
3 tbs avocado
*much better
energy.
Day 15
Monday 12/17/ 2012
8:00am
Immediately upon
rising on empty stomach:
3-Catalyst
MNS “before breakfast pack”
*1 mug of hot peppermint tea w/ organic apple cider vinegar
8:30am (20-40min after)
Meal 1:
2 eggs
2 slices of bacon
6” banana
1/4c blueberries
1 tsp almond slices
Fish Oil
½ spark
10:00am
Work Out:
AMRAP in 20Min:
3 DB Thrusters 25 lbs
3 Pull Ups
200m Run
6 DB Thrusters / 6 Pull Ups / 200m Run…
9…12…15 Total: Round 21
Meal 2: (post
work out)
3:30pm
Protein + coconut water
1:00pm
3 catalyst
MNS “before lunch” pack
Meal 3:
1:00pm
2oz chicken breast salad w/ olive oil
MNS “with breakfast or lunch packs”
3 Joint Promotion
Meal 4:
4:30
Pumpkin Muffin
Meal 5:
6:00pm
4oz roast beef
3 tbs avocado
