I can't explain how excited I am about this post! I recently ended my Advocare 24 day challenge and I couldn't be happier. I started the 24 day challenge on February 23rd. My goal was to lose inches and 10-15 pounds. I really wanted to kickstart this weightloss, learn to eat healthier and learn what to eat.
Now, here's my results. Keep in mind that I didn't exercise every single day. I did exercise a lot though. I did Jillian Michael's 30 day shred video, squats and crunches. I lost 10 inches and 10+ pounds. I say 10+ because I fluctuate between 10-12 pounds. I weigh in the mornings. Honestly, pants that were too tight or just right before are not baggy on me. I can wear shirts that I haven't worn in forever. I feel healthier and better about myself already.
I went the whole 24 days without coffee. I thought this would be the hardest for me, but it wasn't. The SPARK drink that you drink during the challenge really helped me not to crave coffee. I just got my second container of Spark this past week to keep drinking even after the challenge. I also didn't eat any bread or cheese. Now, I eat it in moderation- but very rarely. I made a big poster with my weight loss goals for the challenge and for the year. I also made a poster of what foods I could and could not eat. I posted them all in the kitchen where I would see them everyday. I now drink LOTS AND LOTS of water. Honestly, if I don't- I feel terrible. I feel dehydrated and unhealthy. Water is KEY!
I have 15 more pounds to go to reach my first goal. We're going to Florida the first week of May and my goal is to lose at least 10 more pounds by then. I know I won't be squeezing into a bikini anytime soon- but I'm getting closer. I still have stretch marks from both pregnancies. I'd like to get rid of them as much as possible- so I've been using Mederma cream and I just bought the Palmer's stretch mark cream as well. Hopefully, they will disappear some more.
I typically don't approve of diets because once it's over the weight comes back. But with Advocare, I've kept the weight off. It was all about cleansing the first 10 days and then learning what I can and cannot eat. I'm eating a lot healthier these days and again, drinking lots and lots of water. Don't get me wrong, I do indulge some days- but nothing near like what I used to do. I'm so happy seeing the weight coming off and my clothes fitting better that I don't want to slip back into old habits and gain any weight back. I still have a lot to lose but I'm well on my way. I'm determined to be healthier and in better shape. Not only for myself, but for my husband and kids as well. I don't want to be that mom that sits on the bench because she's too fat to play with her kids. So, I'm determined to be a fun, healthy mom that sets a good example for my children.
love this...granny
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