So, a friend of mine introduced me to Advocare, a "premier health and wellness company offering world-class energy, weight-loss, nutrition, and sports performance products." It all sounded a bit too sales-pitchy for my liking, so I decided to do some research. After speaking with a surgeon (who was obviously NOT a salesman) about the science behind the products, I spoke with my trainer, who is also my dietitian (M.S., R.D., L.D., and soon to be Ph.D.) She said she approves and actually takes a few of their products herself. So I decided to give it a try. They have a "24 Day Challenge" which starts with a 10 day cleanse and finishes strong with a 14 day "Max Phase".
I realized this afternoon that I messed up yesterday and today, but the program says that if you adhere to at least 80% of program, you'll see results. I think I should be fine. What are the results like you ask? Of those that I've physically spoken with (not reading internet articles) who have done the 24 Day Challenge, the average weight loss is around 15 lbs lost. If I can lose that in 24 days, I'll be sold on Advocare and will become an advisor, or at least a distributor. But, we'll see. Results first.
So, some starting figures:
| Weight (lbs.) | 191.2 |
| Body Fat | 34.8 |
| Body Water | 50.9 |
| Body Muscle | 37.5 |
| Bone Mass | 4.6 |
| Right Arm (in.) | 13 |
| Shoulders (in.) | 45 |
| Chest (in.) | 40.5 |
| Waist (in.) | 39 |
| Hips (in.) | 41.5 |
| Right Thigh (in.) | 26 |
| Right Calf (in.) | 14.5 |
| Body Image (1-10) | 6 |
The first 5 figures come from my scale. I weighed myself 3 times and the scale returned the same figures all three times, so I will take them as accurate. Accuracy, in this case, is only for my edification since all I really need is a difference. For example, if my scale is off my 5lbs, it doesn't really matter since it will also be off by 5lbs at the end and the amount of weight lost is the same. The next 7 measurements were taken with a piece of paracord and tape measure. Each was taken twice. I was going to measure my biceps both flexed and relaxed, but the difference was negligible. A quarter inch perhaps. And the last is a subjective rating on my body image, 1 being completely dissatisfied and 10 being completely satisfied. I doubt I'll reach '10', but only because I don't think anyone ever actually does. I'm shooting for an 8.
So there we have it! A nutrition plan that just might work! The best part is that everyone I've talked to has kept the weight off, which is very encouraging! I'm hitting the gym EVERY day. Got an incredible leg workout in yesterday with Katie and today I ran 3 miles (was gonna do 5, but I was incredibly sore thanks to Katie).
I'll post updated measurements every 6 days.
:-D
PS. On a whim, I was walking down the hallway and decided to grab the pull up bar. No warm-up, just cold-muscle, dead hang pull ups, Marine Corps style (fully extended arms, chin over the bar, legs remain still throughout, no bouncing). I did 4 before I had to start kicking my legs for assistance!!! FOUR!! I've never in my life pulled more than 2!! Ah, that's a good feeling!
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