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Thursday, January 17, 2013

DAYS 11-24

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

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