Advocare 24 day Challenge

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  • mecaseyrn
    mecaseyrn Posts: 76 Member
    It is more than likely the Niacin in the Spark. If you want something similar try taking a super b complex in the AM. It is almost exactly the same as the Spark drink
  • spope6799
    spope6799 Posts: 1
    I'm on day 14 of the Advocare 24 day challenge. I have not lost one pound. Not one. So frustrated. I've given up sugar, gluten, alcohol, and dairy. I work out every single day and drink so much water I can barely leave the house for having to use the bathroom. I've really never eaten that badly but have slowing put on 20lbs that absolutely have to come off. I'm 5'3" at 150lbs. Does anyone have any suggestions?
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
    I finished my challenge on Friday. My weigh in Saturday morning told me I was down 5.6lbs and that I had lost 5.25 inches. That doesn't sound like a lot. And perhaps for some people it isn't. I was so discouraged and thought I should have lost more. I'm only 5'1" so that will show differently on my frame than on others. I encourage you, if you haven't already, to take progress photos. I thought that measuring inches would tell me the whole story, since I know the scale doesn't tell a whole lot, but even that doesn't say it all.

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    Edited to post a smaller sized photo.
  • SRobinson20
    SRobinson20 Posts: 11
    I'm on day 14 of the Advocare 24 day challenge. I have not lost one pound. Not one. So frustrated. I've given up sugar, gluten, alcohol, and dairy. I work out every single day and drink so much water I can barely leave the house for having to use the bathroom. I've really never eaten that badly but have slowing put on 20lbs that absolutely have to come off. I'm 5'3" at 150lbs. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Did measure yourself? you lose inches before weight? if you are working out you could be gaining muscles.... how often are you eating? What time are you weighting youself?
  • SRobinson20
    SRobinson20 Posts: 11
    I did Advocare. The first 10 days is a cleanse, basically an elimination diet with clean foods, nothing processed at all, and supplements. I had a lot of success with the first 10 days, however on day 11 you start to take a LOT of supplements. Basically, these are fish oil, Niacin and b12 pills with some other stuff mixed in. IMHO you can just buy those. The supplements in the 11-24 day section are so numerous and just overwhelming. I got violently ill from them.

    Day 11: Woke up feeling great, drank my spark (which is a really awesome part of Advocare and I will probably keep taking it), took the packet of pills. 30 minutes later, facial flushing, heart palpitations, terrible nausea, abdominal cramping and was in the bathroom. I didn't eat the rest of the day because the nausea was terrible. Plus I was then overwhelmed with fatigue.

    Day 12: Thinking that day 11 was a fluke and I had the flu, I decided to try again. Same symptoms but even worse. Almost had to go to the ER.

    Day 13: No more supplements. Waste of Money.

    Heres the thing: No one from Advocare will say that these are known side effects, they all play dumb. I was on every website and did find some reported cases of similar issues. I am in the medical field and realized after looking at the ingredients that it contains 6x the amount of Niacin we would give someone for cholesterol control. On top of this, the fish oil pills were closing in on the max dose for a day. I reached out to Advocare and was told I was pretty much an anomaly.

    If you want to try this challenge I recommend just doing the 10 day cleanse. Don't waste your money on their MNS packets in the 11-24 days. Go buy yourself a good fish oil vitamin, MVI, super b complex and if you want some Niacin. I would however, recommend the spark for an energy supplement.

    I think you are better off with just MFP and keeping yourself accountable. Go to the gym, work out and eat clean. It's basically all Advocare is teaching.

    Good luck!

    DID you get your money back????? Becuase you can get a refund! it is guaranteed! !!!!! did you talk to your distributor because they could have switched up how you took your products!
  • SRobinson20
    SRobinson20 Posts: 11
    Just started the challenge today. I am hoping for good results but I admit I am somewhat skeptical. It is very expensive and I do hope that it works the way it is supposed to. I also know going into it that there are certain foods which I won't give up. I do exercise and do eat somewhat healthy but my weight is at its highest now. I have to do something to take my body back and get my health back. This is no way to live. But I have tried everything in the past, from Weight Watchers to a total liquid diet to everything in between.

    I am hoping this will live up to the hype and I'm not just being suckered in for someone else to make money. I'm not saying that's the case, but I do wonder if this will be what gets me to the point I need to be or will I end up regretting it? Only time will tell. So far, I'm not having any issues but I'm trying to give it all my effort. The only thing left I have not tried is gastric bypass surgery, and I refuse to ever go that route.

    I hate to say it, but if you are already admitting that there are certain foods you won't give up, then you are saying you are not going to follow the meal plan. Odds are it will not work. Somewhat healthy is not going to get you the results you want. Being as you did not buy it from me i have nothing to gain or lose by your success. So with that said, you paid the money for the program, why not follow it exactly as it is laid out and see where it gets you. Only then can you truly judge if the program worked. I'd hate for you say it didn't work if you didn't really try the program.


    I didnt give up anything.... I do everything in MODERATION. and it is guaranteed!!!! I tried to follow as well as i could the first time... but I still will eat pizza every once in a while and I have lost 48 pounds since august... I am on my second challenge and I sell advocare because I believe in the products!
  • AmyH465
    AmyH465 Posts: 6
    Have you noticed how for every negative comment someone posts a reply trying to mitigate the reasons the reviewer gave for not liking Advocare and their products? Like I said in my post I believe Advocare is a cult. It's my opinion that Advocare members troll sites like these and when they see a negative post they sign up enmasse with their friends and post opposing replies. Also as I said in my other post my friend has been sucked into this scam. Her FB page is nothing but Advocare this and Advocare that. Her Advocare friends post comments touting the benefits and how many lives they've changed. According to a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1789253 Supplements and Vitamins, like those pushed by Advocare reps are a waste of time. Why waste $200, use that money for some new clothes, just watch what you eat, move around more and get some exercise. It's common sense.
  • AmyH465
    AmyH465 Posts: 6
    Before you try Advocare you might want to read these articles.

    Advocare: What they don't want you to know!

    http://www.pissedconsumer.com/reviews-by-company/advocare/advocare-what-they-don-t-want-you-to-know-20110629245985.html

    Is Advocare Healthy?

    http://lindsayleighbentley.com/2013/07/11/is-advocare-healthy/

    Acute Effects of Advocare Spark

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=10&ved=0CIIBEBYwCQ&url=http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2067&context=etd&ei=qD3qUuuvBOmCygH284DwBw&usg=AFQjCNHM1mcTqWRfjDB0psh87K2SLt62JA&sig2=wUey6lIDUeKoypHpuj8_0A&bvm=bv.60444564,d.aWc

    Advocare Allergic Reactions?

    http://www.pissedconsumer.com/reviews-by-company/advocare/advocare-allergic-reaction-20130618420468.html
  • sunnshhiine
    sunnshhiine Posts: 727 Member
    I did it... for like a week.

    then I ended up selling anything that was unopened on ebay. the only thing I kept was the catalyst supplements.

    don't waste your money. Just eat healthy, eat at a deficit, and exercise. There are no quick fixes short of surgery and starvation.
  • sunnshhiine
    sunnshhiine Posts: 727 Member
    I lost 48 lbs by eating less and moving more and didnt waste a dime on a product like Adocare.

    Yay ME for being such a special little snowflake!!!!!!!! :drinker:

    THIS!!!
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Have you noticed how for every negative comment someone posts a reply trying to mitigate the reasons the reviewer gave for not liking Advocare and their products? Like I said in my post I believe Advocare is a cult. It's my opinion that Advocare members troll sites like these and when they see a negative post they sign up enmasse with their friends and post opposing replies. Also as I said in my other post my friend has been sucked into this scam. Her FB page is nothing but Advocare this and Advocare that. Her Advocare friends post comments touting the benefits and how many lives they've changed. According to a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1789253 Supplements and Vitamins, like those pushed by Advocare reps are a waste of time. Why waste $200, use that money for some new clothes, just watch what you eat, move around more and get some exercise. It's common sense.

    Completely agree. I feel like I've been a heavy target for my Advocare-selling friends on facebook because I've already been successful at weight management. Funny how none of them are at a reasonable weight and yet continue to believe in its magic properties.
  • AmyH465
    AmyH465 Posts: 6
    I like this post http://gregfarrisfitness.com/an-objective-look-at-advocare-spark/
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    I'm on day 14 of the Advocare 24 day challenge. I have not lost one pound. Not one. So frustrated. I've given up sugar, gluten, alcohol, and dairy. I work out every single day and drink so much water I can barely leave the house for having to use the bathroom. I've really never eaten that badly but have slowing put on 20lbs that absolutely have to come off. I'm 5'3" at 150lbs. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Did measure yourself? you lose inches before weight? if you are working out you could be gaining muscles.... how often are you eating? What time are you weighting youself?
    If the person is on a caloric deficit (the premise of the advocare program) then she isnt gaining muscle. In fact, its really hard for women to gain muscle. Go gain muscle you need a progressive load workout as well as a surplus and even then women struggle to gain more than 1/2 lb per week. The question is did the person follow the plan or was the plan over estimating too many calories based on other variables.
  • KDs2Girls
    KDs2Girls Posts: 3
    My husband and I are finishing up day #6. The plan has been super easy to follow. I'm down 6 lbs and my husband 10 lbs. I think it is a great starting program for us. I have numerous friends that have lost 50+ lbs on the plan, which is why we decided to give it a try. I love the Spark drink... Hubby not so much. Just isn't his thing. The fiber drink is a little difficult for me simply because I have textural issues. :/ But, so far so good! We've been very pleased.
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    My husband and I are finishing up day #6. The plan has been super easy to follow. I'm down 6 lbs and my husband 10 lbs. I think it is a great starting program for us. I have numerous friends that have lost 50+ lbs on the plan, which is why we decided to give it a try. I love the Spark drink... Hubby not so much. Just isn't his thing. The fiber drink is a little difficult for me simply because I have textural issues. :/ But, so far so good! We've been very pleased.

    Awesome, keep up the good work. Nate DeTracy told me to try making the fiber drink like apple sauce and only use a little water. The Peaches and Cream one is much easier to get down. Good luck on the rest of your journey.
  • Sirskot00
    Sirskot00 Posts: 23 Member
    This is Day One for my wife and I. I admit being leery about it however some good friends of ours swear by it and have lost a combined weight of 120 lbs. So figured I'd give it a shot. If nothing else it has got me motivated again and I have started back in Myfitnesspal after 30 months of inactivity.
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    This is Day One for my wife and I. I admit being leery about it however some good friends of ours swear by it and have lost a combined weight of 120 lbs. So figured I'd give it a shot. If nothing else it has got me motivated again and I have started back in Myfitnesspal after 30 months of inactivity.

    Good luck!
  • Sirskot00
    Sirskot00 Posts: 23 Member
    Thanks
  • SouthernMommy11
    SouthernMommy11 Posts: 74
    I lost all my baby weight with Advocare. It really helped me a lot. I struggled hard and nothing helped. I think Advocare works if you follow it correctly. I'm now down to 125 thanks to the program. Some people can do diet and exercise alone and some need help. Anyone who is struggling with their Advocare or interested in starting Ill be happy to help. Good luck!
  • SouthernMommy11
    SouthernMommy11 Posts: 74
    If you BLEND the drink instead of just stir or shake that helps a lot! Mix in some lemon juice or OJ to help with the taste! That was the hardest part for me!
  • MelRC117
    MelRC117 Posts: 911 Member
    I've done Advocare and you can lose weight without any of the supplements. I've logged several days and not one day was I above 1500 calories. It was normal to be between 1200-1400 calories a day. If you aren't losing eating that, then you either aren't measuring food correctly.

    That being said, if I could afford it I would take the probiotics and/or fiber drink as part of my regular diet. This may be tmi but I had regularity issues ever since I got pregnant with my son. I thought it would get better after I had him but I was never the same. I did the 24 day challenge when my son was a year old and within days I was back to "normal". It was more than just the foods I was eating because I tried adding more fiber, etc and that never helped. I have never tried just taking the fiber drink or just the probiotics so I'm not 100% sure what supplement I attribute it to.
  • My400lbLife
    My400lbLife Posts: 1
    I just ordered my AdvoCare and am waiting on it to arrive. I'm so excited!!
  • happieharpie
    happieharpie Posts: 229 Member
    I went and checked it online and I thinkI do the same with what I eat every day. If it works for you, CHEERS!!
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
    I just ordered my AdvoCare and am waiting on it to arrive. I'm so excited!!

    Good luck! Feel free to add me. I finished my Challenge on January 24th.
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    I just ordered my AdvoCare and am waiting on it to arrive. I'm so excited!!

    Good luck, any questions ask away. We are all here to support each other.
  • Sirskot00
    Sirskot00 Posts: 23 Member
    If you BLEND the drink instead of just stir or shake that helps a lot! Mix in some lemon juice or OJ to help with the taste! That was the hardest part for me!

    I agree with this. Especially with the Fiber drink. I had it the first day mixed with just water and could hardly get it down. With the OJ it was not bad at all.
  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
    I lost 48 lbs by eating less and moving more and didnt waste a dime on a product like Adocare.

    Yay ME for being such a special little snowflake!!!!!!!! :drinker:

    THIS!!!
    QFT
  • Sirskot00
    Sirskot00 Posts: 23 Member
    So Far this is working pretty well for me. Already lost weight but even better I have a lot more energy.
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
    So Far this is working pretty well for me. Already lost weight but even better I have a lot more energy.
    That's awesome! More energy is always a win.
  • fitformidlife
    fitformidlife Posts: 103
    Anything that involves a "cleanse" loses me right there. There is no scientific evidence for cleansing of any kind (my liver handles it nicely, thank you very much). If a product uses one part of BS science, how do I know the rest of it isn't BS science too?

    But I guess eating less and moving more is just too darned complicated, and words like "cleanse" and "Advocare" sound so nice and official, and things that you pay for always work so much better than the simple freebies.

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