Advocare? What are your thoughts?

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  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
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    how can i get enough protein with out a protein shake if i cant eat enough through a busy day with work and stuff?

    How much protein do you eat daily?
  • ajaxe432
    ajaxe432 Posts: 608 Member
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    how can i get enough protein with out a protein shake if i cant eat enough through a busy day with work and stuff?

    Popping open a can of tuna and going at it with a fork is faster, easier, and has more protein than a shake
    hopefully with mayo....yuck just plain:( for me anyways lol
  • lorenzovonmatterhorn7549
    lorenzovonmatterhorn7549 Posts: 495 Member
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    how can i get enough protein with out a protein shake if i cant eat enough through a busy day with work and stuff?
    For non vegetarians, lean meats. I eat a lot of chicken, turkey and fish. Black beans are fairly high in protein as well..
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
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    how can i get enough protein with out a protein shake if i cant eat enough through a busy day with work and stuff?

    Popping open a can of tuna and going at it with a fork is faster, easier, and has more protein than a shake
    hopefully with mayo....yuck just plain:( for me anyways lol

    Growing up, my grandmother would make tonno (dark tuna in oil) with just a splash of vinegar and some onions. Learned to like it. Now solid white in water is just delicious straight out of the can.

    Turkey Perky Jerky is a good protein source too .. very low sodium for a jerky (matters to me).

    eta: they make a caffeinated version too. I find this odd.
  • jillmarie125
    jillmarie125 Posts: 418 Member
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    ok- here is my story on Advocare.

    I did the 10 cleanse last year, and loved it. I think I lost 8 pounds. I was eating super clean, no carbs, and drinking TONS of water. Guess what, I could have saved the 40 bucks, changed my diet and still lost the 8 pounds. But during those 10 days, i thought it was all because of Advocare. (stupid me!) After those 10 days, i slowly gained the 8 pounds back. You know why? I started to eat carbs again. My clothes still fit the same, so whatever! I didnt lose fat on the cleanse, I lost water. And I didnt gain fat back, I gained water.

    Ok- so a few months later, I dont know maybe 6 or 7, I was stupid again, and spent the money on 24 day challenge. Well I had been eating better than I was before i started the 10 day cleanse. I continued to eat well, workout and take a crap load of Advocare pills. Guess what, I didn't lose anything. Well maybe 2 or 3 pounds. I could have done that on my own.

    Really- please save your money.
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
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    i eat about 220 grams a day, that includes two protein shakes
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
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    i eat about 220 grams a day, that includes two protein shakes

    And how heavy are you?
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
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    205lbs, 6'2" tall
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
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    my tdee is 3322. should i worry about hitting the 3800 calories i need a day or more on my protein intake and how much protein intake
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
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    0.82g of protein per lb of bodyweight would suffice.

    1g of protein per lb of bodyweight if you want to feel re-assured.
  • MisterDerpington
    MisterDerpington Posts: 604 Member
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    Did aimee send you a message too? Please stay away from that "cleanse" crap. It's BS.
  • Aradia_Silvermoon
    Aradia_Silvermoon Posts: 375 Member
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    I've used the Advocare shakes before and found them to be quite delicious but expensive. I learned to make my own shakes with frozen fruit, protein powder, and almond milk. The reason I drink shakes is because in the morning eating hurts my stomach...literally...(I have multiple medical conditions that affect my entire digestive system). I found drinking gets me full, jump starts my metabolism, and I don't miss the best meal of the day :)

    My mom took all their supplements and didn't loose any weight at all now shes on MFP and eating right and she' lost almost as much as I have!
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
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    I have 3 friends on Facebook that lost weight and sing the praises of advocare. I always think they could do the same just by eating right. Now that I see how expensive it is I think they are all crazy, but at least they've gotten good results.
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
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    As I commented before: skip it. Here's why: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
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    As I commented before: skip it. Here's why: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses

    As I commented before, if it works for you go for it. Everyone is different.
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
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    As I commented before: skip it. Here's why: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses

    As I commented before, if it works for you go for it. Everyone is different.

    Stop. Please.
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
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    As I commented before: skip it. Here's why: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses

    As I commented before, if it works for you go for it. Everyone is different.

    Stop. Please.

    Nope
    Free world, entitled to my opinion.
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
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    As I commented before: skip it. Here's why: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses

    As I commented before, if it works for you go for it. Everyone is different.

    Stop. Please.

    Nope
    Free world, entitled to my opinion.

    "Everyone is different."

    medical conditions aside, no, we are all the same.
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
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    As I commented before: skip it. Here's why: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses

    As I commented before, if it works for you go for it. Everyone is different.

    Stop. Please.

    Nope
    Free world, entitled to my opinion.

    "Everyone is different."

    medical conditions aside, no, we are all the same.

    According to you. Can't put medical conditions aside.
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
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    As I commented before: skip it. Here's why: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses

    As I commented before, if it works for you go for it. Everyone is different.

    Stop. Please.

    Nope
    Free world, entitled to my opinion.

    "Everyone is different."

    medical conditions aside, no, we are all the same.

    According to you. Can't put medical conditions aside.

    You don't even make sense, have a great day.

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