Advocare? What are your thoughts?

emlynn____
emlynn____ Posts: 4 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking of trying out the 24-day challenge. I'm not trying to lose weight.. but tone up and build muscle. Thoughts??
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  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    A cleanse will not "cleanse" anything but your wallet. Look into starting a weightlifting program and eat at a surplus to build muscle.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I'd never heard of it so I Googled it. I can't see how a bunch of supplements will help you tone up or build muscle. Pretty sure you need strength training for that.
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
    i have been using advocare for about 3 months and it has been the best supplements i have ever used. They are amazing. i even took everything to my doctor and pharmisist to make sure they all check out and they said they are a well known and trusted company. Everything in their products are naturall and good for you
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    i have been using advocare for about 3 months and it has been the best supplements i have ever used. They are amazing. i even took everything to my doctor and pharmisist to make sure they all check out and they said they are a well known and trusted company. Everything in their products are naturall and good for you

    Good for you or not, the OP is looking to build muscle. The advocare 24 day challenge kit costs about $200 for a herbal cleanse, some supplements and some shakes. Nothing that will help build muscle or "tone". Take that money and get a gym membership or some dumbbells. If you want shakes and supplements there are better alternatives, or get the same benefits from healthier eating,
  • bluefish49
    bluefish49 Posts: 102 Member
    I decided to take a sneak peek and step on the scale for the first time since I started the regimen on day 23 of the 24 day challenge. I had gained 22 pounds. Needless to say, I didn't complete day 24.

    Fortunately, it was a friend who was the distributor and she said she would front me the stuff and guarantee the weight loss. So I never paid.
  • emlynn____
    emlynn____ Posts: 4 Member
    Wow that's crazy. Were you following the clean eating plan?
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
    im 33 years old male and when i started working out with advocare i weighed 190lbs. Now i weigh 205lbs with using advocare mass impact, and muscle gain protein. i cant even explain how many compliments i got. the stuff does work wonders and it is peice of mind knowing it is safe. From expeirince i know the stuff works.
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    Wow that's crazy. Were you following the clean eating plan?

    You do not need this, ever.

    Just do it the right way, there are no shortcuts or "plans"
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    im 33 years old male and when i started working out with advocare i weighed 190lbs. Now i weigh 205lbs with using advocare mass impact, and muscle gain protein. i cant even explain how many compliments i got. the stuff does work wonders and it is peice of mind knowing it is safe. From expeirince i know the stuff works.

    With the 2 glowing endorsements you've made in the same thread I have to ask......do you sell this stuff?
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
    no i dont. I didnt beleive it at all right away. My friend was taking it and i seen his gains and i was amazed. i asked what he was taking and he told me. I bought the stuff from him to try it and i have been ever since. I would of never thought it was that good untill i tried it myself. I dont sell it and im not trying to sell it im just saying what i know and show from expeirince.
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
    the only thing that i am taking from advocare is the mass impact which is creatine and muscle gain which is protein. Most people that lift take at least one of those two supplements
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    the only thing that i am taking from advocare is the mass impact which is creatine and muscle gain which is protein. Most people that lift take at least one of those two supplements

    And you don't need either of those supplements to gain muscle, so what you're saying is irrelevant.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    im 33 years old male and when i started working out with advocare i weighed 190lbs. Now i weigh 205lbs with using advocare mass impact, and muscle gain protein. i cant even explain how many compliments i got. the stuff does work wonders and it is peice of mind knowing it is safe. From expeirince i know the stuff works.

    With the 2 glowing endorsements you've made in the same thread I have to ask......do you sell this stuff?

    You have to ask?
  • cobes24
    cobes24 Posts: 132 Member
    I did the 24 day challenge last year and I liked it...was a nice jumpstart to eating better.
  • ajaxe432
    ajaxe432 Posts: 608 Member
    There are no shortcuts to living healthy.....this will drain your wallet. It has grown quite big here where I live. It is just another pyramid type sale. Id stay away!
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
    dont get me wrong, i have a crazy workout routine and its 6 days a week. I have my eating down to exact macros and everything. Your right it is alot of hard work no supplements is going to do all
  • lorenzovonmatterhorn7549
    lorenzovonmatterhorn7549 Posts: 495 Member

    You do not need this, ever.

    Just do it the right way, there are no shortcuts or "plans"
    Couldn't have said it better myself
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
    how can i get enough protein with out a protein shake if i cant eat enough through a busy day with work and stuff?
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    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

    eta: tastes better too.
  • ajaxe432
    ajaxe432 Posts: 608 Member
    how can i get enough protein with out a protein shake if i cant eat enough through a busy day with work and stuff?
    Pre plan your meals.
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    i eat about 220 grams a day, that includes two protein shakes
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    i eat about 220 grams a day, that includes two protein shakes

    And how heavy are you?
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
    205lbs, 6'2" tall
  • travjesslove
    travjesslove Posts: 20
    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
    0.82g of protein per lb of bodyweight would suffice.

    1g of protein per lb of bodyweight if you want to feel re-assured.

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