Advocare 24 day Challenge

Wow. And just wow. I've been a member of MFP off and on for a while. I exercise regularly, and like most on here, have lost and gained the same 10-15lbs for the last 10 years. Anyway, I'm fairly fit, just have that 40+ metabolism to deal with along with the aches and pains of joints and other ailments. My friend, who was on the Advocare bandwagon over a year ago, did well and continues to maintain. I decided since I have such a struggle with reeling in my eating habits to go ahead and do the 24 day challenge since I knew I could just call her and she would get me the kit with a discount. I decided to "try out" the eating plan for a week before I started. Looks pretty simple and unlike what one of the previous posters had wrote, it doesn't mention anywhere that you are NOT to exercise OR how many calories to eat. I have read the material that came with it and the follow up emailed material that was sent to me after I registered. Matter of fact, the booklet even has a place to write all my physcial activity, even in the 1st 10 days. Not sure where all that came from. Just from reading all the material, it is your standard, portion control, eat every 3-4 hours, balanced diet. I already take vitimins, supplements, etc so changing to their brand isn't a big deal to me (at least for now, we will see once I start taking them). Yes, there is an expense, but hey, so are many other programs to "help" you so that is your personal choice. I think that a more productive thing for this kind of topic, would be to post IF you have tried it, your experience, OR to post if you have questions. If you haven't tried it, or you are not interested in trying it, why do you feel you need to post an opinion? Aren't there enough threads around that might actually relate to your experiences? If the topic was "Write your opinion on why you think this isn't a good option no matter if you have tried it our not" then you would be fitting right in. I see this on a lot of social media, people just think they have to express their expert opinion, when in truth they are not an expert. If you do it with eating clean and exercise, great post on all the threads that want to hear all about your sucesses or failures regarding that. I think that one of the things that overweight people have in common is problems with self esteem. And, it seems, even if it isn't your intention, people posting on a topic that they have not personally experienced themselves only to be discouraging or judgemental, is only adding to the problem. Good grief folks, get over yourself! If you are proud about how you have lost, maintained, or gained without the use of Advocare, then start your own tread about that and leave this one to those that actually have some experience (good or bad) with the product. And, to those that think they can "save the world" by keep people from making a mistake or wasting their money on a product (that they haven't ever tried themselves) please, just let us live in our ignorant bliss that we might have actually stumbled upon something that just might make a difference. We promise to not hold you accountable for our grave mistakes and I am sure no one else will blame you either. Sorry but I just couldn't help myself. Signed, Get over yourselves.

I bought the cleanse about two weeks ago from a friend that had great results from the full 24 day challenge. However, I think it was more of an overall lifestyle change for her since she basically started working out and eating right all at the same time she started the program. I bought the 10 day cleanse since I was skeptical about spending nearly $200 up front. Luckily, I only wasted about $65. Something in the pills made me so sick to my stomach when I woke up in the morning that I had to stop at day 6. I took the supplements as I was supposed to on the guide, and I didn't lose any weight during those days. I think that advocare has an appeal because the success stories make people believe that some supplements can make you lose fat and gain muscle. I think hard work is the better (and cheaper) way to go.

Different strokes for different folks. Some things work for one person but not others. I had no issues taking the pills. Nothing I took on the challenge made me feel sick at all. I felt great. I actually wish I were still on it. Something about the "challenge" and the money spent helped keep me motivated and helped my will power. I know that's a mental hurdle for me and that I probably could do this without a challenge but I'm not there mentally, yet.

I haven't started the challenge yet but should be on Thursday (whenever it arrives). I think there are some serious misconceptions about the program. No where does it say to only eat 1100-1200 calories. I've not been told to exercise in the first 10 days. I'll be exercising 5 days a week, weights and some cardio, as a matter of fact. I will be working to maintain the calories I currently eat because I'm basically already eating as the plan says. Hopefully your Advocare distributor tells you to eat. Eat when you're hungry but make intelligent choices...ya know, don't go to some fast food joint. I'm sure there are people out there that will say anything to get you to buy product but that's the case with anything. I have succesfully lost over 30 lbs by myself without expensive products but with diet and exercise but I've hit a plateau. I've switched my diet up a few times and played with my macros but the weight/inches won't budge. I'm doing this with great hopes that it does. I know our organs are perfectly capable of cleaning us out but sometimes I think we've overloaded on chemicals and your body just needs a little help, a reset if you will. I'm excited about doing this. Nothing will change in my life besides adding this so I'd say I will be a pretty good indication of how well it works...at least for me, I suppose since every body is different but I've been following about the same food plan and have been working out regularly for some time now so...we'll see. I'm excited and nervous and very hopeful this is what my body needs to get back on the fat losing track. I'm ready for the muscle I've been working so hard on to make an appearance!

I haven't started the challenge yet but should be on Thursday (whenever it arrives). I think there are some serious misconceptions about the program. No where does it say to only eat 1100-1200 calories. I've not been told to exercise in the first 10 days. I'll be exercising 5 days a week, weights and some cardio, as a matter of fact. I will be working to maintain the calories I currently eat because I'm basically already eating as the plan says. Hopefully your Advocare distributor tells you to eat. Eat when you're hungry but make intelligent choices...ya know, don't go to some fast food joint. I'm sure there are people out there that will say anything to get you to buy product but that's the case with anything. I have succesfully lost over 30 lbs by myself without expensive products but with diet and exercise but I've hit a plateau. I've switched my diet up a few times and played with my macros but the weight/inches won't budge. I'm doing this with great hopes that it does. I know our organs are perfectly capable of cleaning us out but sometimes I think we've overloaded on chemicals and your body just needs a little help, a reset if you will. I'm excited about doing this. Nothing will change in my life besides adding this so I'd say I will be a pretty good indication of how well it works...at least for me, I suppose since every body is different but I've been following about the same food plan and have been working out regularly for some time now so...we'll see. I'm excited and nervous and very hopeful this is what my body needs to get back on the fat losing track. I'm ready for the muscle I've been working so hard on to make an appearance!

Can I ask if you are using a food scale and do you exercise? Because if you aren't losing weight and intend to maintain your current calories, how do you expect different results. Because the reality is, if you eat 1600 calorie of food or 1600 calories of advocare products, it is still 1600 calories. I suspect you are plateau'ed because you are either under reporting calories in or over reporting calories out. It's the basic law of thermodynamics.

I haven't started the challenge yet but should be on Thursday (whenever it arrives). I think there are some serious misconceptions about the program. No where does it say to only eat 1100-1200 calories. I've not been told to exercise in the first 10 days. I'll be exercising 5 days a week, weights and some cardio, as a matter of fact. I will be working to maintain the calories I currently eat because I'm basically already eating as the plan says. Hopefully your Advocare distributor tells you to eat. Eat when you're hungry but make intelligent choices...ya know, don't go to some fast food joint. I'm sure there are people out there that will say anything to get you to buy product but that's the case with anything. I have succesfully lost over 30 lbs by myself without expensive products but with diet and exercise but I've hit a plateau. I've switched my diet up a few times and played with my macros but the weight/inches won't budge. I'm doing this with great hopes that it does. I know our organs are perfectly capable of cleaning us out but sometimes I think we've overloaded on chemicals and your body just needs a little help, a reset if you will. I'm excited about doing this. Nothing will change in my life besides adding this so I'd say I will be a pretty good indication of how well it works...at least for me, I suppose since every body is different but I've been following about the same food plan and have been working out regularly for some time now so...we'll see. I'm excited and nervous and very hopeful this is what my body needs to get back on the fat losing track. I'm ready for the muscle I've been working so hard on to make an appearance!

Can I ask if you are using a food scale and do you exercise? Because if you aren't losing weight and intend to maintain your current calories, how do you expect different results. Because the reality is, if you eat 1600 calorie of food or 1600 calories of advocare products, it is still 1600 calories. I suspect you are plateau'ed because you are either under reporting calories in or over reporting calories out. It's the basic law of thermodynamics.

I am using a food scale and always have when trying to lose weight. I also excercise 3-4 times a week doing weight training and cardio. I won't be eating "1600 calories of Advocare" because the only real calories I'll be consuming from it is a meal replacement shake which I welcome because first thing in the morning all I want to do is make coffee so it'll be a nice break. I report very accurately. I'm quite familiar with how this works. I have lost 32lbs already, on my own, doing it the HEALTHY way, i.e., not starving myself. I'm not lost on nutrition. I know quite a bit. I eat clean. I cook everything I make aside from the protein shake I take. I don't eat out. I exercise regularly. Yup. I just have 14 lbs to go and I guess it's my "last 10 lbs" that everyone talks about is hard to get rid of. I'm hoping this will push me over that hump. I'll report back when I've completed it.

So how many calories will you be eating if you arent going to maintain your current calories as you mentioned above?

I will be maintaining my calories. I eat on avg about 1800 - 2000 calories a day. More on lifting days and a little less on cardio and rest days. Lots of protein, lots of veggies, healthy fats, a little fruit. What I said was the only thing I'll be eating that's Advocare is the meal replacement shake. The rest is a fiber drink and supplements.

That is where I am confused. If you are eating 1800-2000 calories, and still plan on continuing to eat 1800-2000 calories, how do you think it will change results in terms of fat loss?

Excited to start my 24 day challenge on Monday! (Only Monday because I have to take national boards Saturday and Sunday..). I previously did the herbal cleanse (about 2 years ago). I was having major digestive issues and the herbal cleanse definitely cleaned me out and actually made me feel great. I also lost ten pounds on it so I didn't mind the confidence boost! So now I'm desperate for something to jump start my weight loss and exercise routine. I'm one of those people who needs it to be a challenge. I need someone to give me "strict" guidelines to follow and that's why I was more than willing to spend the money for this product. I am excited to get started and share my results.. Because my results are bound to be great

Excited to start my 24 day challenge on Monday! (Only Monday because I have to take national boards Saturday and Sunday..). I previously did the herbal cleanse (about 2 years ago). I was having major digestive issues and the herbal cleanse definitely cleaned me out and actually made me feel great. I also lost ten pounds on it so I didn't mind the confidence boost! So now I'm desperate for something to jump start my weight loss and exercise routine. I'm one of those people who needs it to be a challenge. I need someone to give me "strict" guidelines to follow and that's why I was more than willing to spend the money for this product. I am excited to get started and share my results.. Because my results are bound to be great

Did the 24 day challenge, followed everything exactly but some how had one fiber pack left. Did loose an inch, didn't loose a lb, in fact put 2 lbs on. Was taking upwards of 21 pills a day, between the "max packs" catalyst, and fish oil ones, this doesn't include my cholesterol meds, and daily vitamin.

Spark was good I would recommend it if your a energy drink person its a great switch healthier.

Shakes were delicious with one problem 23% of my cholesterol for the day is in there. For someone on cholesterol meds this is completely counter productive.

Here is the part the really upsets me, I work out 7 days a week, 3 personal training workouts a week for lifting, those 3 days I'm at the gym 2x to get my cardio in. I do not eat poorly never have. I have several friends swear by the Advocare stuff, the only think I can think of is these people must eat like CRAP to loose all this weight in 24 days. You can't eat and drink all that stuff they want you to. Plus who can drink fiber mix plus prework out plus a little fruit between 5a-515a prior to going to the gym.

Conclusion: It works if you'v never worked out, eat like crap and your using it to kick start a work out program. My friends who love the stuff tell me that I fall in the very small group that it doesn't work for. I work out harder than 90% of the people at the gym, and I can't loose weight, so I don't blame advocare... but I won't support the claims either.

csuc02grad, it sounds to me like you might have gained muscle while losing fat during your challenge. How else can you lose inches but not lose any weight? For people who do workout (especially weight lifting), sometimes it's hard to really tell how many pounds of fat you have lost since if you lose a pound of fat and gain a pound of muscle, the scale will show no weight loss. I'm going to stick to doing strictly cardio during my 24 day challenge so I can see how much I actually lose.

I am on day 10 of the cleanse, getting ready to start the MAX Phase tomorrow. I have lost 5 lbs on the cleanse portion. The cleanse was very gentle on my but did it's job. There is no reason that people should be gaining weight 'after' the challenge if they learned anything from it and that's portion control and eating from the different food groups. Of course you're going to gain the weight back if you go back to eating how you were and that's what some people call going back to eating 'normal'.

In my opinion, it's not hard to follow at all. I found myself hungry only two of the days. One was because I had a different schedule that day and things were off. The other was last night and I'm not sure why but I had a couple ounces of lean protein and veggies and all was good. You absolutely do not have to starve on this challenge and you do not have to count calories. It's mainly portion control. Best of luch if you decide to try it. I love it! Oh, and I love the mango & strawberry Spark!k

I was thinking of doing the advocare 24 day challenge I have read a lot of reviews so far some good some bad so I'm still debating does anybody know of a supplement or anything that burns belly fat?

there are no supplements, or exercises, or anything short of liposuction that can target fat loss from a specific area.

I was thinking of doing the advocare 24 day challenge I have read a lot of reviews so far some good some bad so I'm still debating does anybody know of a supplement or anything that burns belly fat?

No, there are no short cuts, no magic pills or drinks.

This is not a "starvation" diet! There are lots of things you can eat its just about not adding anything that has been processed. Organic "clean" out of the ground or an animal stuff. Im on day 5 of the cleanse and have lost 6 pounds. Im only doing the 10 day and I know that I will probably gain some back but Im going to try my hardest to stick with the "clean" eating. I personally am doing this to change my bodies cravings for things like sweets and salts. We will just have to wait and see. I agree with people that there are other alternatives out there BUT sometimes people just need something like this that has rules and guidelines. Just going to the store and buying vitamins or fiber drinks wont help me to stick with it.

May I ask how many calories do you eat?

I love Advocare. I have lost and kept off 50# for a year now. I always take spark but I did a cleanse and 2 challenges during that time. The products work. It is about changing your lifestyle. If you are going to go back to the way that you were going to eat then you will end up right back where you were before you started your challenge. I have energy, feel better then I have in years and have lost weight and kept it off. Follow what the guide tells you and continue to do it. You can see great results too!
For those saying it is a starvation diet you are wrong. I was eating more with this diet then I was on others. Right now I eat about 1900 calories a day and I am keeping my weight off. It is about eating smaller portions but more times during the day to kick start your metabolism. The system works.
Best of luck to you!

To do the cleanse you do not have to drink Spark....it is not actually part of the Clense itself but merely a supplement to! After the 10 day clense I felt absolutely amazing which really helped to jump start my healthy habits again! I personally love the spark though and am also sensitive to caffeine! I don't feel that it gives me headaches or makes me jittery at all! Contatc a local Advocare distributor and ask for a free sample packet to try it for yourself though!