My intention was to post an update on my Advocare 24 Day Challenge on Day 10. Tuesdays are our busy days, though, with homeschool co-op during the day and then the kids have AWANA in the evening. So, that didn’t happen. Anyway! I’m here now, and that’s what matters, right? When I checked in on Day 5, I had lost 1.5 pounds and 3 inches. Today is day 11 and here is my check in photos…
And my measurements today are…
In total, I’ve lost 2.5 pounds and 6 inches so far on the Advocare 24 Day Challenge. That’s half an inch from each upper arm, 1.25 inches from my waist, 1.25 inches from my hips, an inch from each thigh, and half an inch from my right calf– which is habitually larger than my left calf. My left calf will likely be smaller next week. LOL. My body fat percentage has gone from 37.1 to 34.9, and body muscle percentage has gone from 34.9 to 35.3. I have 13 days left on the challenge and remain excited about it. The difference is easier for me to see when I look at the photos side by side. My muffin top is shrinking. YAY!
Several people have asked me if I had any “issues” with the cleanse part of the program. In all honesty, I didn’t have any bloating, cramping, or uncomfortably quick trips to the loo and I imagine the fact that I was already eating fairly healthy was helpful. Since the Advocare 24 Day Challenge isn’t a fad diet that eliminates entire food groups, it was relatively easy to follow the recommended guidelines. The food suggestions promote a well-balanced diet of lean proteins, vegetables, complex carbohydrates and other snack items such as healthy fats, fruits, dairy, and AdvoCare products. I continued to count calories while on the challenge, and was able to easily maintain my desired calorie budget.
My biggest challenge right now is twofold. First, my toddler was suspended from the child care area at the gym for a week, so I haven’t taken my body pump class this week or been able to hit the treadmill. I’ve used the elliptical at home a few times, but the heel of my right foot has cracked open (courtesy of my skin disorder) and even that has been slow going. Not being able to work out like I want means that I have less leeway with my desired calorie budget, and that is frustrating for me.
I’ll check in again in a few days to let you know how things are going!
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Did you miss my other challenge posts? Read them here…
Advocare 24 Day Challenge Day 1
Advocare 24 Day Challenge Day 5
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You look great. You’re doing awesome. Keep it up!
Wait! What? Your toddler was suspended from the child care area at the gym for a week? What happened? Toddlers can actually get ‘suspended’ WOW!
Keep up the hard work it is paying off!
Keep up the great work!! I have heard of the Advocare products.
You are doing so great. Good for you!
You’re doing a great job! I’ve been reading more and more about Advocare and may have to try it soon. Also, is there any chance you could do a workout video before your toddler wakes? To at least get in your workout? (I know Amazon Prime has some free ones I’ve been able to do in hotel rooms.)
You look amazing! Very inspiring too! Keep up the great work!
You look great! Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Tracking your progress definitely helps you stick to the programs. It’s paying off big time!
Wow you have had great results so far. I will have to take a look at this plan for myself.
You’re doing a great job! I always do better when I track my progress.
Great job I know a few people who’ve lost weight with the advocare!
What amazing progress! I love Advocare products. When I lived in OK and they first started, a bunch of us at work used their products and it was so weird when we went outside OK and would find people who knew about Advocare. Now the whole world knows who they are! And they deserve it. Great products.
Your results are amazing! That’s great that you’ve made such great progress in such a short amount of time!
You’re doing great! It’s hard when you can’t use the childcare. Hope that gets resolved.
You look amazing! Keep up the hard work, it is totally paying off – you can see it in your smile!
Wow! You look great! Looks like your hardwork is definitely paying off
Congratulations! Keep up the good work! I think you look great!
It sounds like this is a program that makes real changes for you. Keep up with the good work!
I did this challenge too! Good luck with everything!
Keep up the awesome work! You’re doing great
I bet you’re right that if you go in already having a relatively clean eating regimen it helps. I always like to read about other people’s challenges. Gives me great info. to draw from for when/if I decide to take one up. Good luck. 🙂
ooo YAY!! I need to check into AdvoCare. You look wonderful!
You are looking great! It is amazing to look at the numbers and compare with the photos! Great job.
Way to go. You are having steady results and that is the key!!
Great job on your weight loss! I love how you are keeping great track of your measurements so well!