I've always struggled with my weight. I've always been chunky- self conscious of my double chin, muffin top/love handles and thunder thighs (even though my legs are my favorite feature!). I can honestly say that more times than not I was trying to suck it in- worried about the rolls or bulges that might form under clothing.Obesity tends to run in my family and though I never considered myself to be obese, I refused to let that be an option for me. During high school and college I didn't have enough self control or motivation to make a lifestyle change since binge drinking and late night pizza were a higher priority. I looked at members of my family and knew I didn't want that to be me. I was determined to take control because I knew I was the only one who could make the change and be proactive about my health for later in life. Enter AdvoCare.
When I left Louisiana I was the heaviest I'd ever been- and I was probably the heaviest I'd been when I got there too. I needed a change. My life was finally heading in a direction I'd been wanting and working for since I was, like, 20. I was following my dreams- for me. Finding happiness- for me. I know I needed to make a health change- for me too. I had success and felt great with the 24 Day Challenge before but just wasn't in a good place in my life to make it a permanent change.
I knew now was a better time. I ordered the products, meal prepped and started following the meal plan. I started the challenge on the Monday after 4th of July. I lost 7.5 lbs and 11 inches after the 10-day cleanse phase and felt GREAT!!! I continued through the burn phase for the next 14 days and wound up losing a total of 14.5 lbs and 18 inches in 24 days!!!!
I was sooo excited, felt great, and loved the results I saw throughout the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge, which I completed at the beginning of August. I was still not near my goal weight and was looking forward to more results. I have continued on to the 72 Day Challenge and I'm currently down a total of 19 lbs and I'm sure a bunch more inches (I haven't measured).
I'm not going to lie, since finishing the 24 Day Challenge I have had a few "cheat meals". But I love that this program is easy to get back on track with. If I have a slip up, I don't lose too much sleep over it and just keep going as planned the next day! It's a lifestyle change, not a diet. I'm changing my lifestyle and I'm completely happy with having 1-2 cheats a week. I don't feel deprived at all.
I've bought a few things that are 1-2 sizes smaller than usual (I'm sometimes between 2 sizes). But don't plan to do too much shopping until I hit my goal! The pants I have that usually give me a little muffin top are loose even after they've just been washed!
An added boost of motivation came last week when I realized a noticeable difference in my face... before and after pictures don't lie. But this isn't an after picture, it's a progress picture! :) (And let me tell you, it has taken a lot of convincing to post this picture on the internet!!! yikes!)
But seriously guys, I FEEL GREAT!!! There's no other way to put it. I'm exercising, eating right/healthy/delicious meals and seeing great results. If you're intrigued by my story I'd love to help you feel as great as I do and find your way to a healthy lifestyle. I can provide lots of information about AdvoCare and the 24 Day Challenge Program as well as a complete grocery list and meal plan (complete with day-to-day schedules) and even personal coaching! :)
Join me on my path to a healthy life!
