Its DAY ONE of our Advocare Herbal Cleanse and AB Challenge. My friend Jen & I started this challenge with a group of women in our Zumba class. (Zumba w/ Jill Torrey at OnSilverlake) BEST CLASS EVER, just in case you ever want to try it out! I am SO pumped for this. Its always motivating to do things in a group for some motivation, and some accountability, and also so that you are not the only one with sore muscles and a fruit and veggie overload.
WHY CLEANSE!? There are a number of reasons! Maybe you want to detoxify your system. People often times want to boost their overall general health, or want a fresh start on their diet & exercise regimen, or to improve their weight management system. The cleanse helps rid the body of toxins and waste, supports improved digestion and internal cleansing. It provides 10 grams of fiber per day, helps remove impurities from the body, and supports healthy weight loss. A cleanse is recommended every 90 days.
Day one of our cleanse consists of:
Spark (Advocare energy drink, YUM) – This is how I have been starting ALL of my days. Better than coffee, cheaper than coffee, and loaded with vitamins
Fiber drink – Pretty gross. But I feel great when I drink this. Luckily, you only have to drink the Fiber drink the first 3 days and last 3 days of the cleanse. Every day I drink it, I do a countdown. Its usually a whole production of me plugging my nose and chugging QUICKLY. However, I found a secret to mix it with applesauce. This option is much easier for me.
3 Healthy Balanced Meals – Protein, complex carb, fruit/veggie. I drink an Advocare Meal Replacement shake for breakfast. They are super yummy, 220 calories, and surprisingly extremely filling.
2 Healthy Snacks - Fruit, nuts, smoothie…. Who doesn’t love some mid-day snacks!?
Herbal Cleanse caplets – The Herbal Cleanse tablet rounds out the system by providing herbal extracts needed to help rid your body of the impurities that may be obstacles to achieving better health.
Day one of our AB workout: Day one looks like a breeze compared to what’s coming!
15 sit ups
5 crunches
5 leg raises
And a 10s plank
AND Jen & I are going to Zumba!
Tonight Jen & I are taking before pictures, measurements, and body fat measurements! I will have to update this at the end of our challenge with our results!
If you are interested in joining us, please let me know. Below is some more detail on the cleanse. The cleanse can be purchased here, and with Add-ons here. The cleanse with add-ons includes Spark and Omega 3 vitamins (OMEGAPLEX).
Below is some further information about why cleansing is SO important! This information comes directly from Advocares website.
THE ISSUE:
Toxins are everywhere – in the foods we eat, the air we breathe and the ground we walk on. These toxins build up in our body and may contribute to weight gain, loss of overall energy and poor skin tone, among other detrimental effects. In recent years, more attention has been given to detoxification or cleansing, and for good reason. Contaminants such as air pollution, cigarette smoke, radiation and carbon monoxide found in our everyday environment greatly influence our health and well-being. Furthermore, since the typical American diet is filled with processed foods, which are more often bought at the nearest fast food restaurant rather than made at home, what we eat also adds to our concerns.
Toxins are everywhere – in the foods we eat, the air we breathe and the ground we walk on. These toxins build up in our body and may contribute to weight gain, loss of overall energy and poor skin tone, among other detrimental effects. In recent years, more attention has been given to detoxification or cleansing, and for good reason. Contaminants such as air pollution, cigarette smoke, radiation and carbon monoxide found in our everyday environment greatly influence our health and well-being. Furthermore, since the typical American diet is filled with processed foods, which are more often bought at the nearest fast food restaurant rather than made at home, what we eat also adds to our concerns.
Over time, these toxins may affect our health and digestion. In the long term, the ability to absorb the foods and nutrients we consume daily can become diminished. When this happens, individuals no longer receive the full benefit of their daily diet. Every day, a person's diet should provide essential nutrients to keep that individual performing at peak effectiveness. Proper absorption of nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals is essential to maintaining a healthy body. However, periodic lifestyle changes may generate the need for a “fresh start” to regain a healthy balanced nutrition routine with a solution that will also help other AdvoCare products you take once again reach their full potential.
THE SOLUTION: Herbal Cleanse System
The AdvoCare Herbal Cleanse system can help rid your body of toxins and waste with its unique blend of herbal ingredients.* Using a systematic approach, this 10-day system guides you day by day through the steps for thorough internal cleansing and improved digestion.* Herbal Cleanse supports the body's metabolic systems and general health during the detoxification process by helping keep energy levels up, aiding in removing impurities, and supporting the immune system.* Some people who use Herbal Cleanse for the first time experience an encouraging reduction in pounds and/or inches when they pair the system with the recommended diet and exercise. Each Herbal Cleanse system includes these three key products:
The AdvoCare Herbal Cleanse system can help rid your body of toxins and waste with its unique blend of herbal ingredients.* Using a systematic approach, this 10-day system guides you day by day through the steps for thorough internal cleansing and improved digestion.* Herbal Cleanse supports the body's metabolic systems and general health during the detoxification process by helping keep energy levels up, aiding in removing impurities, and supporting the immune system.* Some people who use Herbal Cleanse for the first time experience an encouraging reduction in pounds and/or inches when they pair the system with the recommended diet and exercise. Each Herbal Cleanse system includes these three key products:
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