Why I Chose AdvoCare!

Let's Talk About Health!

Everybody is talking about being healthy and losing weight, nowadays. So, naturally, there are many companies targeting that market. So, which ones are real and which ones are a hoax?

I DON'T KNOW! I don't think any of us will ever know unless we know it makes people sick (i.e. phen-fen) But I do know what has worked for me and what I like. I know how to make whatever goals I want to happen. And I know what I choose to do!

So, here we go! What have I tried? And what do I do now?

• Le-vel Thrive
• I quit doing Thrive because for my family, it didn't really work well. We were doing everything! We tried dieting, no caffeine, no sugar... we took everything... The most it did was help me not gain while I was on vacation. I know a lot of people have a lot of success with this program! I am not saying it is not worth trying, but I chose not to continue.

• Melaleuca
• I started doing this as a 5/1 program. Where 5 meals a day are made with your meal replacements and one meal is a lean and green. I love the shakes they have! They are super yummy and actually have a better ratio than the shakes from different companies like Isagenix. I still buy their shakes and love to have their meal bars! I also buy more traditional products to use around the house! I buy my shampoo, toothpaste, E-Mae's toothpaste, pain-a-trate, and other household products. I love that it is all natural!

• AdvoCare
• Spark. That is all I can say! I am in love with Spark! As a single mom, working, going to school, and TRYING to be a little social, it can be difficult to stay awake. I get... maybe... 3-5 hours of sleep a night... which, I know... is terrible and leading to my lack of weight loss, but I can handle it! Spark, to me, is well worth the investment. I have been drinking Spark for about 2 years now and it is a Godsend! I love the catalyst right before a workout and my ThermoPlus on days I don't. The 24-Day Challenge is a 10-Day Cleanse and then vitamins for 14 days to help your body regulate itself and to help you have all the nutrients you need! Another thing I like about it is it gives you a book, telling you when to eat, what to eat and different ideas for foods. My challenge book is my lifeline when I am on a challenge! (Which I am starting one soon if anyone wants to join me!) 

• ItWorks
• I love my greens! I truly do! I drink my greens every morning on my way to work! It is the best part of my day! (I mix them with my Spark) And I am going to do a wrap soon because obviously, I could always tone up...

So, there you have it! I think each company serves their purpose in my life. I have used many, but I keep coming back to... I love Spark! Spark is my favorite flavor of drink, it helps me stay awake. It helps me have the energy I need to be a better mom. It gives me all I need to be successful in the limited amount of hours I have in the day. It is my main reason for choosing AdvoCare as my full-time job! I could do a whole blog post about Spark, the benefits of Spark and Why I use Spark over any other product out  there...  in fact, I might! Keep watching! 

What do you use? What are your recommendations? And how do you stay healthy?

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How Do I Love Me??

People probably don't know this, but I don't have the best self-esteem. Actually, that is an understatement. There have actually been times where I have truly HATED myself. I have felt so down and in such darkness that I have shut people out, I have turned from God, and have refused to try and find the hope in myself again.

Through my journey of self loathing and disgust, I allowed myself to start gaining more and more weight. This didn't make anything better! This made me feel 200x worse than before!!

How could I possibly be worth something at over 200lbs? 

And worst of all, today, when I was feeling happy and so high on life and actually enjoying me, the only pair of pants which actually fit me decided to rip. The one pair I didn't have to fight with my fat butt to try to get on! Rather than conceding and just moving up a pant size and giving in to the worthless feelings I have been feeling, I have decided to take my life back. 

ITS MY TURN TO BE HAPPY AND TO FEEL CONFIDENT AND AMAZING WITH MY OWN SKIN!! 

Everyone else gets to! Why not me?

No. This does not mean I am going to start dressing immodestly or trashy to prove I am comfortable in my own skin! That is not how I am going to feel better. How could it when my only goal right now is to get my daughter and myself to the temple? How would that help me progress in my spirituality and provide me the necessary strength I need to overcome my depressive state?

I am not saying that I am suffering from depression, but just not allowing my own mind to conceive happiness at this time. I have heard someone close to me say, "How could someone overweight ever truly be happy?" That there has hit me really hard. How can I be happy when I wear a size 16 pant, weigh 206lbs, and have a double chin?

News flash!!! IM NOT!!!

How does that that change though? Today is the day I am starting fresh! Tomorrow I shall be starting my 3rd Advocare cleanse. This time, everything is done by the book!! No cheating for me (which is really hard because I really like my snacks) I am going to be working out every single day, whether it be racquetball, walking, or just random dancing in my room. Who cares as long as I am up and moving, right? I cannot keep living this sedentary lifestyle. It is messing with my self esteem and my motivation levels for everything in life, including school. I noticed that when I am moving, I feel better. 

Here is me today, on Day 1:

For me and my daughter, I WILL lose weight and I WILL feel good! This is a fights that Satan is going to lose and from here on out, I choose to be happy!

Does anybody have any suggestions on healthy meals?

What about ways to get me moving?

Any advice that will KEEP me motivated?

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