Advocare Yes or No?

dessyjo
dessyjo Posts: 176 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I don't know much about advocare at all, but my mom jumped me yesterday asking if she could borrow $500 to start advocare. She knows I've been trying to lose weight and wants to join, but I like more of the exercise and healthy food approach rather than relying on products that aren't sure to work. Her friend has been using the spark drink for 3 years now, but she isn't by any means thin or in shape, but mom says that it will work for her because she is going to do a 24 day cleanse or something. I don't know. I just wanted to get your opinions before I give her my month's paycheck.

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  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    I would let your mom buy it herself.

    Here's an Amazon review. Lots more there, good and bad, from people who bought the product:
    http://www.amazon.com/24-Day-Challenge-Cleanse-Kit/product-reviews/B003FVTARK/ref=cm_rdphist_1?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0
    31 of 40 people found the following review helpful
    1.0 out of 5 stars This does not work, November 11, 2013
    By
    JW10 - See all my reviews
    This review is from: 24 Day Cleanse Kit (Health and Beauty)
    The cleanse portion of this was ineffective, and the vast array of pills you need to take throughout the course of the program do not produce results. In my opinion, this is a waste of money. I will save you a couple hundred dollars: Eat low fat, lean proteins and green vegetables. Eat carbs like rice, potatoes and pasta sparingly. Exercise regularly. Now take the money you were going to spend on this and buy some running shoes or a weight set.
  • cowboy032587
    cowboy032587 Posts: 24 Member
    I use advocare products and love the stuff. Did the 24 day challenge about a month ago and lost 14 pounds and a total of 9 inches lost across my body. I know a lot of people in my group who have had better results that I did. I would highly recommend using it
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    I'd just tell mom no.
  • _MG_
    _MG_ Posts: 453 Member
    Your month's paycheck? Hell no.

    No weight loss scheme is worth that.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    No
  • Mom2my3girls
    Mom2my3girls Posts: 93 Member
    I used to sell AdvoCare. I did the 24 day challenge early in 2013 and lost 12lbs. But, I gained the weight back as soon as I stopped taking the products. My husband loves the SPARK (its an energy drink not a weight loss supplement) but it is very costly. I'd say no. Also, I'm not sure where she is buying the cleanse from but it shouldn't be costing $500!
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Definitely No! Keep your paycheck and if your mom wants to waste her money that's her choice. MFP is free, $20 investment in a digital scale... sounds like a more cost effective plan
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    No, get her on MFP for free.
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    Do not waste money on something that will not last long term. You can do this without the aide of pills, etc and it doesn't cost near as much!
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    Unless you plan on supporting her for the rest of her life then it would be a waste of money. Besides, I seriously doubt if it would work. If your mother is truly having problems with weight loss, wouldn't it be better for her to seek professional help such as with her doctor, nutritionist, and dietitian?
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    Dont waste the money! Advocare promotes healthy eating and makes you take a bunch of supplements. All you need is a multi vit, maybe omega 3 and to eat a well rounded diet.
  • iKapuniai
    iKapuniai Posts: 594 Member
    Nah, I wouldn't bother with the program, however, I must say that I LOVE the Spark energy drink. It's the only energy drink that's worked for me. It's given me (almost) instant energy, but not just physically, it's more of a cognitive, mental energy, which I loved on days I worked mornings (SO not a morning person). But it is quite costly - about $50.00 for a month supply, but I'm a big girl so I take two scoops, so it's only a 2 week supply for me lol

    I do like the 24 day challenge "diet" they have in place though... a little restrictive, but nothing you can't do on your own, without their supplements (or you could just buy cheaper supplements elsewhere).

    So yeah, short answer, no. But spark, yes lol
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Vote is for No Advocare.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
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  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
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  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    1. No
    2. Why is she asking you for the money? If she wants to do it so badly, she can foot the bill herself!
    3. Agreeing with everything said above.
    4. No
    5. Nope
    6. Nice tall glass of nope
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
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  • brittany2188
    brittany2188 Posts: 63
    Nope! And spark is bad for you. I learned the hard way. If you have a hard time finding an ingredient list for something, just don't.
  • dessyjo
    dessyjo Posts: 176 Member
    Thanks guys!! Some endorser stopped her and was pitching the idea that a woman went from a size 11 to a size 1 in just 2 months. I couldn't believe it'd be $500 either.
  • bcdudley1
    bcdudley1 Posts: 26 Member
    I did the Advocare 24 day challenge and it was a great jumpstart for me. I lost almost 20 pounds while doing it. The trick was I was very strict on the program as to what I ate and drank. I know other people who did it and did not loose anything at all. Some even gained.

    For me, I knew that I had spent the money on it and I was not going to let it go to waste. I was an excellent motivator. After I finished the 24 day challenge, I continued eating healthy and started counting my calories on MFP. I also started working out at a local gym and have lost an additional 35 pounds

    I do not think that without that initial jumpstart, I would have ever gotten started and lost what I have.
  • MrsSki38
    MrsSki38 Posts: 68 Member
    I recently did the 10-day cleanse. not sure what it cleansed tho. I really liked the Spark but only because it tasted yummy. Didn't boost my energy or do anything different for me. I didn't like all the pills that were required. I'm not a pill taker at all. I did start eating better during the cleanse and I've kept at it so if anything, that was the only good thing that came out of the $80 spent.
  • lsorci919
    lsorci919 Posts: 772 Member
    I vote No. Get you mom on MFP for free, I did. :) Also $500 is insane! I looked it up on amazon just for *kitten* sake since I know nothing about it and it's under $200 on there. Seems to me, she can do the same thing, minus all the pills, with just eating less and moving more.
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
    I don't know much about advocare at all, but my mom jumped me yesterday asking if she could borrow $500 to start advocare. She knows I've been trying to lose weight and wants to join, but I like more of the exercise and healthy food approach rather than relying on products that aren't sure to work. Her friend has been using the spark drink for 3 years now, but she isn't by any means thin or in shape, but mom says that it will work for her because she is going to do a 24 day cleanse or something. I don't know. I just wanted to get your opinions before I give her my month's paycheck.
    It is a sad day when a mother asks the daughter for $500.

    Dont lend her the $$ for it. If she truly wants it she can save up and do it herself.

    Now, for advocare. Jus like anything else, it may work if you do it to a T, but it isnt a magic solution and you still ahve to do much of the same things to lose weight that you can do FOR FREE.

    DONT DO IT>
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
    and before anyone says that losing weight takes $$$ for supplements, more healthy food, programs like advocare...


    that is total BS.

    By simply eating a calorie deficient, and partaking in something as cheap and easy as walking, one can lose weight AND bulk up their bank account.

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