9 Months.

It has been nine months since we got the first box of Advocare delivered to our house. So much has changed in that short time. We've learned to make healthier choices in our eating, taught our kids that eating healthier isn't the most horrible thing in the world, and we've transformed not only our minds, but our bodies.

I wore a shirt Friday night to dinner that I hadn't worn since February. When I wore it in February I hated the way it looked on me so much that I swore I'd never wear it again. Friday night, I was rushing to get out of the house and it was somewhat chilly, so I went to the back of the closet where the winter clothes are and started flipping through shirts. I came across this shirt. I had forgotten about it, honestly. I decided to try it on with a rather slim fitting pencil skirt. The difference was astounding.

The decision to try Advocare 9 months ago may just have been the smartest thing Blake and I have done in our lives. We are so grateful to those that have helped us through our journey, and our goal is now to help others. We want to watch others transform and find themselves again.

AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge

We first started hearing about the Advocare 24 Day Challenge in 2012, but didn't actually do our first one until March of 2013.

Our personal results from our first Challenge were astounding - Valerie dropped 20 pounds and a few pants sizes and Blake lost 24 pounds and a few inches in the waist! You can view the results here.

So, you want to know what YOU can expect if you do the Challenge? An average result of the Challenge is 10 pounds and 10 inches lost overall. This is the perfect program to jump start weight loss or to give you the boost you need to get over a plateau in weight loss. 

Still interested? I know what you're going to ask next. What products do I have to take? Here's your answer. 

The Challenge is in two parts, the "cleanse" phase and the "max" phase. The cleanse phase includes the herbal cleanse, Spark, and Omegaplex. The Max phase is meal replacement shakes, MNS, and more Spark.

• Herbal Cleanse – The Advocare herbal cleanse is like none other that we've tried or heard about. Its completely "gentle and uneventful". You won't need to stay near a bathroom or be stuck at home. There are three parts to the actual herbal cleanse: the fiber drink, herbal cleanse pills, and probiotics. Herbal Cleanse is designed to help eliminate waste and prepare your body for optimal nutrient absorption. (Recommended to repeat every 90 days.) 
• OmegaPlex® is very easily described as good fat that rids the body of bad fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential components of heart, nerve, muscle, skin, bone and immune health. 
• Advocare Spark® is almost everyone's favorite product. AdvoCare Spark® Energy Drink Mix is a fantastic source of energy, nutrition and mental focus.* It is sugar free and formulated with 21 vitamins, minerals and nutrients that work synergistically to give long-lasting energy. 
• Meal Replacement Shakes are a healthy, delicious solution to avoid skipping meals. Each shake includes 22-24 grams of protein, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 5-6 grams of fiber, 26 vitamins and minerals, and 50 percent of the recommended daily allowance of calcium. They come in several great-tasting flavors (chocolate, vanilla, berry, chocolate mocha, and vegan dark chocolate.) 
• MNS® (Metabolic Nutrition System) provides sustained energy, appetite control, core nutrition and overall wellness. AdvoCare recommends beginning with MNS® Max 3, which provides you with a foundational level of appetite control and energy. For a higher level of appetite control you can choose MNS® Max C, and for more energy you can choose MNS® Max E. All three formulations include: CorePlex® (our multivitamin), OmegaPlex®, ProBiotic Restore™ Ultra, thermogenic components and additional wellness supplements. 

There are a few products that you can add to your 24 Day Challenge to boost your results. These are completely optional.

• Catalyst helps to tone and define muscle, and also helps to protect lean muscle during times of caloric restriction. It can also work to repair muscles after exercise. 
• Thermoplus is a thermogenic (only to be used during the Max Phase). It burns calories while you're going about your everyday routine. 
• CarbEase Plus™ is the perfect product for people like me who just HAVE to have carbs every now and then. This amazing supplement helps prevent the body from breaking down carbs and fats. 
• Second box of Meal Replacement Shakes for the cleanse phase. 

When you purchase a 24 Day Challenge through us (www.advobreaux.com) you will be contacted and given meal plan ideas, suggestions and your own personal coaches. You will NOT be left to do this on your own! We want to see others have the same amazing results that we had.

Contact us today to ask how you can start making some extra money by helping people get healthier.

Our Introduction

I just wanted to stop in and introduce ourselves first and foremost. I am Valerie, and my husband is Blake. We decided to start this blog to have a record of our journey to get healthier.

We fought with our weight for years and tried to lose, but never had much success. After 3 kids, I knew I needed to do something, but nothing seemed to do the trick. 

In September of 2011, my mom passed away suddenly at 46 years old of a massive heart attack. The next week, Blake was diagnosed with a heart condition. We knew we HAD to do something SOON.

We continued to try eating right and doing what we could, but we just couldn't seem to lose more than a pound or two here and there. 

We were introduced to Advocare by a friend and researched it for a few months before taking the plunge. We signed up in February of 2013 and purchased our own 24 Day Challenges. A month later, we were both down 20+ pounds and quite a few pants sizes smaller. We had more energy than we had ever had before and felt amazing! 

Everywhere we went, friends would ask what we were doing to lose the weight. We'd tell them about the challenge. We hit Advisor level in less than 2 months!

We are now in the middle of our second challenge. (Day 11 and each down 10 pounds!) We are averaging $200 a month in extra income right now, but plan to watch that number increase exponentially. 

If you have any questions about the challenge, our weight loss journey, or anything else, just email us!

Before and After from the First 24 Day Challenge we did.