First Week in the books!

     Today marks day seven of my 24 day challenge and so far I have been nothing but impressed!  I feel like a million bucks and even though I’m only one week in, I have been getting LOTS of compliments!  I weighed after day 3 and I had already lost 2lbs but I felt so much more confident in myself!  I think as women we are so focused on the number on the scale instead of the way something makes us feel.  Even if I wasn’t losing weight, the challenge would be worth it because it makes me feel good.  I am more relaxed, I sleep through the night, Spark not only gives me energy but, it also helps with my mood.  I am NOT a morning person but mornings in the Minor household have been very pleasant this week.  J

     The foods that I eat are very similar to what I would eat on the Slow Carb Diet (which I will continue to do even after the challenge) the only difference is I am able to eat fruit.  I dearly missed eating fruit!  The burn part of the Challenge will also be nice because I get to slowly incorporate whole grains into my diet so my first “refuel” day, I am having me some Subway! MMMMmmmmmMMM!

Advocare 24 Day Challenge: Day 1

Today is day one of my 24 Day Challenge from Advocare and even just one day into it, I feel 10 times better than usual!  Went to be late last night and Daniel slept awful.  Dan and I both got up with him once and then morning came way too soon.  After a quick shower, I mixed my fiber drink with the orange Spark and CHUGGED.  I kept telling myself that the gritty pieces were just pulp.   All in all, not too bad for fiber.  Before leaving the house I made a chocolate meal replacement shake in my Ninja and it was really good!  I decided to take a gallon jug to work with me since my goal every day is a gallon of water.  I have a cup for my water but, I’m not going to lie, when no one is around I drink straight from jug!  With all this water you can imagine that I may several trips to the bathroom.  Dan assures me that my bladder will get used to it.  I hope so.  When most people hear that the first part of a challenge is a cleanse, they automatically they are going to be going through the “Big D” for ten day. (Thanks Kyla for the reference! Ha ha!  In truth, I have had no issues.  This is a herbal cleanse and it is meant to be gentle. 

Lunch was pretty normal for me just minus the beans.  Had another spark about 2:30 and then a little snack of fruit and another dose of catalyst.  The plan is another good meal this evening and then another dose of Catalyst and then some Kettle Bell and Zumba. 

I can’t begin to explain how excited Dan and I are at the possibilities for our health and wellness.  I was doing great with my Slow Carb Eating and we will continue to do that in conjunction with our Advocare products and I can’t wait to see the difference in my weight and inches lost!