Going ALL IN with Advocare!

So Advocare has this great deal going on right now!  For anyone who is a distributor or orders through a distributor you get the 24 day challenge with free shipping and for a limited time a shaker bottle and wrist band. In addition you get free shipping on the next order over $250!  That means I'm stocking up on Spark! 

So I've said before I'm a distributor because of the discount and this is the proof!  You get 20-25% off, free shipping, free stuff and free shipping later!  And if you get this bundle the distributorship pays for itself- here's how from my up-line Heath Francis: "Need to be a distributor or advisor to take advantage of free shipping. But break it down. $79 to become a distributor+shipping and handling. About $94. You receive $58 of product. 94-58=$36. Then you receive a 20% discount on your challenge. 20% of $190 is $38. (At minimum depending on discount level) You're already $2 in the positive and you get free upgraded shipping for your challenge. On top of the shaker bottle and band. Now that's a deal. Break it down...the distributorship is free"

Being a distributor is ALWAYS worth the discount for me because I can't live without my spark!  But if you've been waiting to sign up for a great deal today is the day!  Offer ends December 31st at noon! 

Sign up here!  Under become a distributor!  https://www.advocare.com/130346245/default.aspx

I know I'm way overdue for an update- holidays have been busy!  But I've continued to shed weight and inches and came super close to my goal for the doctor!  I'll update my numbers as soon as I have another day off but I needed to get this special on here ASAP! 

Set yourself up for success!

If you plan on using Advocare products the best advice I can give you is set yourself up for success!
If you use the cleanse but don't diet and exercise, you've wasted $30.  That's all there is to it. 
You can buy all the supplements in the world you want, but if you don't do the basics of any weight loss program that really works- diet and exercise- it won't help.

If you want to get the most for  your money, you simply plan!

• Have good things to eat at home: vegetables, fruits, lean meats.
• Get rid of snack foods that will tempt you!  Get rid of the Halloween candy that you haven't managed to eat!  It was a month ago anyways!
• Plan meals ahead of time and go shopping so you know you have ingredients so you don't fall back on processed/prepackaged things that are usually full of sodium and refined carbs.
• Decided on a reasonable exercise routine that will work with your life.  If you can't get up in the mornings, don't expect to rely on that for exercise time because you may do it a few days but you will have trouble setting a habit which is the goal.
• Don't start a cleanse when you have something coming up that you know will be impossible- Christmas Parties are close and if you aren't able to resist temptation you'll be wasting your money and supplements!  However, if you're able to hold off if you're doing a program it can help you from overeating. 
• If you are sick- delay. This happened to me and why you haven't heard from me lately.  I had a cold last week.  Runny nose, sore throat.  The last thing I was going to do is exercise.  I'm not starting a diet to boost results while going through that, it wouldn't help as much as I would be looking for!

I have started my cleanse- today is Day 1!
My current numbers:
Weight- 177 lb (down 3 lbs from last weigh in 11/15)
Waist- 37.5 inches (Down 0.5 inches)
Hips- 43 inches (up 0.5 inches)
Bust- 39 inches (down 0.5 inches)

These decreases aren't accidents- I did exercise and watch what I ate these last two weeks.  I just had a cold and didn't want to put pressure on myself to do something that wouldn't let me heal.  I walked instead of jogged.  I ate soup that had some noodles.  If I'm going to spend the money on supplements and cleanse, I'm going to get my money's worth and I wouldn't be able to while sick with the creeping crud.  

If you have any questions on Advocare, let me know!    They've helped me meet my goals before and I know it will again!  I'm ready to get back!

Bum knee=bum results

Here's my numbers this week:
Weight- 180 lbs (no change)
Waist- 38 inches (+ .25 inch)
Hips- 42.5 inches (no change)
Breast- 39.5 inches (+.25 inch)

So I've done better with sticking to my diet (which I haven't done the best and there were still a few not great choices this week) but I hurt my knee somehow and it makes it rough to exercise.  Actually it doesn't hurt when exercising but it's killing me at work and trying to sleep it keeps me awake.  I think it's something with my MCL because it's my left inner knee.  
Anyways, I tried a few days of rest and avoided anything lunges and squats and my numbers aren't as good.  Moral of the story: exercise.  
:)
We'll see what next week brings.
Here's a cool picture I stole from Pinterest about Spark!   I love the stuff personally so here's some FYI!
 
I didn't put this picture together so I won't promise everything on it is correct.  If you want to try and order some here's a link for you:  https://www.advocare.com/130346245/
 

My products are here!

My products are here!  Good thing, because I'm been bumping up my determination after going to the doctor Friday.  When I said I had lost over 30 lbs three years ago and gradually put it back on she looked at me like- yeah, right.  So when I go back in about a month and a half I want to be AT LEAST 10 lbs less!  There's my goal.  To prove to her I did do it once and I WILL do it again!

My last two weeks measurements:
11/2/14
Weight: 180 lbs (- 1 lb)
Waist- 38 inches (-3/4 inch)
Hips- 42 3/4inches (no change)
Breasts- 39 1/4 inches (- 1/2 inch)

11/7/14
Weight- 180 lbs (no change)
Waist- 37 3/4 inches (-1/4 inch)
Hips- 42 1/2 inches (- 1/4 inch)
Breasts- 39 1/4 inches (no change)

Mind you for these measurements I have had an injured knee and been only exercising about every other day.  I also haven't been good about not eating the yummy carbs- think apple pie, chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls.  I've got all my tools now and I have a deadline- time to stop the excuses and go!

Here's my "tool box" with the prices!

Spark!-A 45 calorie, sugar free drink to boost energy!  It has 21 vitamins and minerals and it does have caffeine for those addicted to soda.   I have pictured Green Apple "to-go" packs-(14 servings for $22.95) Mandarin Orange Pouches (14 for $22.95) Canister of Pink Lemonade and Fruit Punch (42 servings for $51.95)

Catalyst- A supplement designed to protect muscle from being broken down so your body burns fat.  30 servings for $31.50

ThermoPlus- A supplement designed to increase metabolism. 90 servings for $31.95

Herbal Cleanse- A combination of probiotics, fiber drinks and herbal cleanse tablets to restore digestive health.  I use this about 2-3 times a year to help refocus my efforts. $31.50 for 10 day cleanse

Meal Replacement Shakes- Can be used to replace a lunch or breakfast while on cleanse or just trying to maintain.  I like the Mocha flavor best. 14 servings for $44.95

Omega Plex- An Omega 3 supplement that was actually endorsed by Dr. Oz as being a high quality supplement and source for these good fats! 45 servings for $21.95

Like all supplements these are not monitored by the FDA and they are not magic pills.  These are the tools I use with diet and exercise to help me succeed!  

If you want to order go here- https://www.advocare.com/130346245/

If you have more questions about the products or distributor discount just message me or e-mail at lemastersb@gmail.com

My Advocare Products

I just ordered some more Advocare products!  I'm excited since I've been out awhile.

I'm also due to check my weight and numbers but it's been a bad eating and exercise week so I'm not sad that I won't be sharing that today!  ;)

1. Spark!  This is an energy drink that has 21 vitamins and minerals, no sugar and only 45 calories.  I got on the go packets because I want more green apple.  This retails as $22.95.  That is $1.64 a serving.  Not any worse than a soda but tastes better.  The big canister which I normally get for fruit punch or grape is $51.95 but has 42 servings (or more if you don't do a full scoop- it depends what flavor how full I make the scoop) and is $1.24 a serving.   This does contain caffeine so if you have heart problems you should probably stray away.  But, it's perfect for those wanting to get off soda and don't want a headache from caffeine withdrawal.

2. Catalyst-  This supplement is made to help protect muscle from breakdown.  What this means is when you exercise your body won't use the muscle you have for energy but the fat.  It costs $31.50 for a 30 day supply.

3. Thermoplus-  This supplement is created to boost your metabolism to help stretch weight loss through the day.  It is $31.95 for a 30 day supply.

4.  Herbal Cleanse-  This is the 10 day cleanse I do periodically.  This helps me get my habits in check and my system happy.  This should not be used more than 4 times a year- I average 2-3.  It's a combination of Probiotics, Fiber Drinks and Herbal Cleanse tablets.  If you do this you need to super hydrate and stay away from fat.  This retails at $31.50.

Of course all of these claims are my own and not monitored by the FDA and blah blah blah.  We all know there is no miracle pill.  These are supplements to help get the goals and don't say otherwise.  Most of my plans revolve around diet and exercise because that is what works!   

I am a distributor and it's for the discount.  I'll explain how that works.

This order alone costs $149.40 retail (one box of spark, 2 catalyst, 1 thermoplus and 1 herbal cleanse).

My discount is 25% or $37.35.

My total is now $112.05.

It costs me $50 a year to be a distributor. 

If I only liked the Spark and drank one a day 5 days a week- 260 servings a year which would be between 6 and 7 canisters of Spark a year.  That's $363.65 a year in Spark!

However, if you have the discount you would have a savings of $90.94 or a total of $272.71!

So even if I ONLY bought Spark I save $40 a year by being a distributor.  

So the meaning of the story is....even if you don't want to be the person selling Advocare, it's worth the investment to become a distributor if you like the products!

Want to try the products?  Order here:  https://www.advocare.com/130346245/

You can also contact me or become a distributor on that site.  

Sweet potato salad and an update!

Sweet Potato Salad: 

With trying to be healthy and eating only good carbs (or mostly :)  )  so I decided to do an experiment to replace regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for my potato salad recipe.  I got the idea after I had a great sweet potato salad at a local restaurant.  

So this delicious and healthier potato salad includes:

Boiled sweet potatoes- boiled in salted water

Mayo

Mustard- just a little

Boiled Eggs- 2-3

Chopped pickles or relish- we like a lot!

Dill seasoning- just a dash

Marzetti brand cole slaw dressing- maybe a 1/4 cup?

If you can tell my the "recipe" I just throw it together until it looks right and tastes great, and it does!  

Now that Eli can have soy and eggs he can also eat it- so we'll be having this for dinner with baked fish.

So how is my exercising working out?  It's tough!  Lifting weights is hard work and I could barely walk for a day after squats and lunges!  I decided for now I'm doing two days on and one day off because I couldn't move to do the third day!  Just remember to listen to your muscles and mine were screaming.
I've been doing tabata using weight exercises that came with my set of barbells.  Here's the poster:

I wasn't worried about getting a good picture because I'm sure it's copyrighted by Gold's Gym- so look online for good exercises.  That's what I'll be doing when my muscles don't hate me as much as they used to. :)

My measurements:

Weight- 181 lbs (+ 1 lb)

Waist- 38.75 inches (- .25 inches)

Hips- 42.75 inches (- .25 inches)

Breast- 39.75 inches (- .25 inches)

   

New idea for exercise- weights

So I have a friend in another state.  A little over a year ago she was challenged to slim down and buff up and do a swimsuit competition.  After a lot of hard work and dedication she looks amazing and did the bikini contest.   For all of those who were impressed with her results(including me) had questions like: what was your exercise routine, what do you eat, any supplements?
Her answers were kind of surprising.   She then posted pictures of herself on facebook at similar weights but two different diet and exercise routines and THAT was amazing!   She looked good in both, but there was not a bit of fat on that second picture!   She was toned, tightened and strong.
The difference was lifting weights, and her suggestion to any girl who wants to slim down is to lift up.  Literally.
The first picture she would do over 2 hours of cardio almost every day of the week and not eat one carb.  None.
The second picture she would do weights for 45 minutes a day and cardio 10-20 minutes a day and eat complex carbs and even eat what she wanted on the weekends.
The reason why this works is because your muscles will burn the fat if we keep it up and give it a chance.

So my latest idea is how to find a way to incorporate weights, and not just wimpy 5 lb dumbbells into a daily exercise.  This is hard for me and probably would be for most women.  We don't know how to do this, or where to start.  I don't have money to invest in a bunch of weights or a gym membership let along the training.  I don't have time to go to said gym and work with a personal trainer.
What I do have is 5 and 8 lb dumbbells and time in the evening to workout.  My new workout for at least three weeks is going to be Tabata strengthening 3 days on, one day off (very similar to a cross training program).  I hope this will get me jump started and time to save to buy higher weights as I go on.  My weight set came with some whole body weight exercises I've never tried and I know will make me sore the next day for awhile.  I'll let you know how it goes and keep posting my results and pain.  :)

10/18 measurements:
Weight- 180 (same)
Waist- 39 inches (-.75 inches)
Hips- 43 inches (-.5 inches)
Breast- 40 inches (same)

Remember, the turtle wins because he didn't give up....

So the turtle and the hare.  Slow and steady wins the race.  No sitting on the sideline because you did good for awhile.
This is where I am.

I didn't feel good and skipped two days of exercise because of it.
You know how hard it is to get back to work after you skip?  SUPER HARD!
Don't skip unless you have to.

We also ate dinner out two days because I didn't feel good.  It didn't help.  I felt worse after eating junk.

So my words of advice are short and sweet this week.  Don't eat crap and don't skip exercise or you'll feel worse afterwards and results will go backwards.

My numbers this week:

Weight- 180 lbs (- 3 pounds)

Waist- 39.75 inches (- 0.5 inches)

Hips-43.5 inches (same)

Breast- 40 inches (+0.25 inches)

I have also been hindered by being out of my Advocare Products.  This week I have been only using Leptilean (because that's all I have) two tablets 45 minutes before breakfast and 45 minutes before dinner to curb appetite.  The cost of that product is about $45 a bottle which is for 30 days.

When I have money to order I'll be giving all the details of what I'll be ordering, why and the costs. :)

Want to order some Advocare products?  Order here:  https://www.advocare.com/130346245/default.aspx

Lost and Found

So it's been a long time. 
The first reason is because it's been so busy I hardly have time to keep my eyes from crossing let along write on my blog.
The second reason would be because this blog is about healthy living, eating, exercise and weight loss....all of which I have been slacking on.
You know how I lost of the weight and did a decent job of maintaining it....well I found what I lost.  Apparently it lived in Florida and when we moved it found me.  :)
All joking aside...I stopped exercising daily and eating healthy.  I started to load on the carbs and sweets again and I went back to my highest weight again.  Not fun. However this can be a fact of life and something many people run into, so now that I'm working on getting back on the right track I wanted to share.
On 9/22/14 my numbers were:
         Weight- 185 lbs
         Waist-  41.25 inches
         Hips-  44.5 inches
          Breast- 40.5 inches.
This had to stop.
The next day I started my Advocare Regimen again.  It's the best way for me to get back on track and I usually get some results.  Results help a lot.  If you exercise for months and don't see anything or diet and diet and lose a pound and half an inch you feel horrible.   I love Advocare for helping me make my goals, getting me on track and boosting my results.
On October 2, 2014 my results after a 10 day Herbal Cleanse (Only about $30), taking Catalyst daily (about $35) and walking on the treadmill a minimum of 20 minutes per day my numbers were....
        Weight- 183 lbs.
        Waist-  40.25 inches
         Hips- 43.5 inches
        Breast-  39.75 inches.
Another HUGE tip!  Always take measurements!  My weight didn't decrease dramatically- but look at those inches!   Almost one inch off each of the biggest fat deposits in my body!   I could tell the difference when I look in the mirror at my fat rolls and when I put on pants I couldn't wear a week ago without feeling like I was going to bust the buttons.
My continued goals- continue this diet and exercise routine.  The diet with the 10 day cleanse is just healthy eating.  You can live your life easily with that diet and I will continue to.  Exercise daily is a must.  You skip one day then it's easier to skip the next.  I work out best in the mornings but I've found that doesn't work for me now.  So I've been taking my book and reading for 20-30 minutes while walking on the treadmill each evening after the kids are in bed.
My other goal- to update this blog either weekly or every other week.  I'll have to play with it and see what works.  I want to really share my results and story and introduce whoever I can to products that help.  There are no magic pills for weight loss, however if a food or supplement helps then it's worth it as long as it's not bad for your body!   

Want to try Advocare? order here: https://www.advocare.com/130346245/Store/
Want more info?  E-mail or message me here!  

10 day results

So it's been kind of a rough 10 days, and lots of stress coming up so it's been difficult. 
My numbers are all in the right direction:

Weight- 163 lbs- was 167

Right arm- 12 inches- was 12

Chest- 37 1/4 inches- was 37 3/4

Waist- 36 1/4 inches- was 36 3/4

Hips- 41inches- was 41 1/2

Right thing- 22 1/4 inches- was 23 1/2

Right calf- 12 1/2 inches- was 14 1/2  

My pictures weren't as dramatic as I'd hope, but it's all good.  I hope to keep on track, especially with the stress coming my way!  I'll be starting up some greens and as soon as my sunburn goes away I'll be doing a wrap. 

Before

 

 

After

I'm still going...cleanse day 9

So I'm still alive, although I felt like crud a few days ago which is why I haven't posted much!
Let's go backwards in time.  Today is Day 9.
I've drank my fiber drink, took the probiotic and catalyst.  I'm now drinking my Spark and eating my apple walnut oatmeal.  I will be going to Yoga class in about 30 minutes.  Tonight, I'm sure I will fail miserably on what I'm eating because we are having a slumber party which includes sherbert punch (which is safe from me...yuck), a popcorn bar (ohhhh my...caramel popcorn with m&ms, or cheese popcorn with pretzels, or butter popcorn with gummy bears....uh oh), and subway sandwiches.  Hmm.  We'll see how that goes.

So day 8- Thursday- I did great!
Fiber drink, probiotic, and Catalyst.  Spark and oatmeal.  Then did Tabata at the Y- which kicked my butt!  Then did another 1.5 miles on the treadmill (good bye 200 calories), then mowed the yard.  Lunch was soup (the weight watchers) and 4 slices of ham.  Snack was one boiled egg and 1 cup of red grapes.  Of course through all of this I drank tons of water!   Dinner was brats over the fire and salad.  I had 2 glasses of white wine (a no-no, oh well) and walked around the block about 7 or 8 times with Eli riding his bike.  A leisurely stroll, but would help with the wine calories.  I also threw the baseball with my husband for awhile, since he looked lonely throwing it at the garage by himself.  ;)  Then I sneaked about 4 marshmallows before bed. 
I also downloaded myfitness pal app to my phone again.  I used it briefly once before, but I'm bad about keeping track of numbers.  Takes too long.  But I'm trying and it says I should eat 1890 calories a day.  For day 8 I ate 1832 calories, but exercised about 863 calories.  I'm happy with that. :)

Day 7- Wednesday.  No so good.
I felt bad.  My stomach was churning.   My head hurt.  I was worried about Eli, and stress was getting to me.  I skipped the YMCA because I instead did some mental health time chatting with a friend.  I did zero exercise.  I don't remember what I ate, but it couldn't have been bad or much.  I think I had my oatmeal for breakfast, salad maybe for lunch, and some green beans for dinner.  Just an off day.

Day 6- Tuesday-  ok
Eli went to the dentist this day, so I didn't exercise right off.  I had oatmeal for breakfast, meal replacement shake for lunch.  Exercised on the treadmill for about 30 minutes I think.  Dinner was salsa chicken with veggies.  Just a normal day.

I think this brings us up to date.  I hope I get results, but more than that I know I'm getting back on track!  When I've not followed the diet I have been able to limit myself and haven't been eating when I'm not hungry!  This is a big thing for me.  I eat when I'm....stressed, tired, bored, lazy, studying, busy....always!  I need to keep listening to my body and eat what I need, when I need it!  And tonight I'll watch the popcorn! :)

Herbal Cleanse Days 3, 4, and 5

So it's been another long, tired weekend. 
Saturday was day 3, and I just didn't feel the greatest.  I couldn't motivate myself to get around and move.  I knew I could with some Spark, but didn't want to take some because I wanted a nap before working night shift.  So I kind of just puttered around.  For breakfast I think I had some eggs that the hubby made and a banana.  Lunch was one of my soup creations.  I tried to take a nap but Eli wanted to nap with me and therefore just kicked me for two hours.  Somehow after all of that I felt a little better and walked on the treadmill.  Nothing earth shattering, but I did it!  Dinner that night was chicken fajitas- so I had a smidgen of cheating with the tortillas, but loaded it with lots of veggies.  I was feeling better by the time I went to work and had some Fruit Punch Spark to put a spring in my step for working. 
During the night- somewhere between day 3 and 4- I did have a few lifesavers that I ate, a 6 inch Subway sandwich, and some peaches.   I also walked laps around the unit during one 15 minute period.  Oh- by the way, when I work night shifts I drink at least six 16 oz bottles of water a night.
Day 4 morning- got home and crashed and burned.  I was tired.  I woke up around 3, ate a snack of oven roasted turkey breast lunch meat and strawberries.  I got on the treadmill and burned over 400 calories doing an odd mix of inclines and speeds.  For dinner I used the leftover chicken from the fajitas and made a salad and washed it down with a Grape Spark.  At work, I succumbed to all the food we had around and had a Twix (but it was a mini one!).    Sometime during the night between day 4 and 5 I had- peaches, a 100 calorie pack of Cheeze Its (yes, not technically allowed), and another mini Twix.  I had a rough night, was exhausted and wanted to eat to stay awake.  But overall I kept it in line.  I also walked the unit 3 different times for about 10-15 minutes each. 
Day 5 so far- I've had a nap, two 16 oz bottles of water, a banana.  I'm going to have soup again and dinner we're going out to eat because of a house showing, so I'll probably screw up again unless I can find a yummy salad where my husband wants to go.  Not sure what if any more exercise will happen today- we call it Mean Mommy Monday.  The day after night shift weekends where I'm trying to adjust again.
Hope all have a good Mean Mommy Monday.  Stay tuned!

Herbal Cleanse Day 2

So I've gotten down the fiber drink with my OJ- this is my trick to make it taste better.
I took my Catalyst to kill the fat, and my other regular vitamins and whatnot.
I've already drank 16 oz of water and I'm half way through my Grape Spark today.
For breakfast I've got some Apple Walnut Oatmeal.  Yum Yum.  It's more calories than plain, so not ideal, but I usually don't have a mid-morning snack because I eat an earlier lunch so it evens out because some of  the extra calories are from the protein and fruit in it.
My exercise plan has changed a bit from what I was going to do.  I'm going to do my treadmill routine and then do some Yoga at home.  Usually I do Yoga at the Y on Friday and I really like it.  However, my shoulders are super sore from the work yesterday and I know when I go sore I don't get as much out of it.  So I'll do a little here and maybe next week do Wednesday, not Thursday, and then Friday at the Y.  We'll see :)
Lunch will be one of my soups- I have the both some of the rice/veggie soup and weight watchers soup thawing in the fridge.
Lots of water today.
Dinner will be a Subway Salad because Ella and I are going on a date night. :)
I have to fess up that I cheated yesterday.  Already.  Day one isn't a good day to start that!  We had a work meeting and got a pizza party.  I tried to leave before the pizza came but Ella wanted some pizza. So I had one slice of Taco Pizza with some ranch on it.  But I behaved otherwise yesterday and one slice would have been worked off my what I did yesterday....so I just need to keep eye on the prize!  That's the key!
Don't let one day of missing working out or eating one thing that you shouldn't ruin the new lifestyle change you're trying to make!  I always do worse when I start giving up on one or the other.  It's a slippery slope. Give yourself a break and stop after one!
Have a happy Friday!
Post exercise update:
  I did the treadmill routine that I posted two days ago the way i posted it- except I jumped off during the last fast run for a quick drink because I thought I might die.  But the treadmill kept going so it should be correct ;)

Herbal Cleanse Day 1

So I'm  at it again!  I've been preparing mentally, physically and with my cooking to do this again and get great results.  I do this so often because it helps me refocus/recharge and after awhile of eating crap you feel like crap and need help getting it out of your system! 

So here's my starting stats:

Weight- 167 lbs

Rt arm- 12 inches

Chest- 37 3/4 inches

Waist- 36 3/4 inches

Hips- 41 1/2 inches

Right Thigh- 23 1/2 inches

Right Calf- 14 1/2 inches

And my starting pictures thanks to Miss Ella.  

Apparently I was crossing my eyes? 

 So what I've done today so far:

*  Started with my fiber drink, water, and catalyst.  

*  30 minutes later I drank my Spark (Pink Lemonade- yum!) and during the time between I drank 16 oz of water.

*  After that I had some oatmeal- it had blueberries and hazelnuts in it.  270 calories.

*  Then I was off to the YMCA for Tabata class and sweat my bum off (hopefully!)  Drank 16 oz of water

*  Then I came home and got on the treadmill and did the first part of my post from yesterday- warm up, three songs at Jog/Run, one song at brisk walk, one song cool down.- Drank 16+ oz of water

Here's the results from that-

* Drank another 16 oz of water, took 2 Omega Plex, ate a bowl of Magic weight loss soup, and had 6 slices of oven roasted chicken breast- 70 cal + whatever the soup has (I don't know but it's all veggies and can't be much and what is has is healthy!).

The plan for the rest of the day is to have at least another 16 oz water before an afternoon snack- some sort of protein and fruit- maybe a hard boiled egg and peaches.  

Another 16 oz of water before dinner- dinner will be cubed steak (been thawed).  I will do no or just a touch of gravy if it's dry and we'll be having cauliflower and broccoli with that.  

Another 16 oz water minimum before bed when I'll do the herbal cleanse tablets.  If I do a snack before bed it'll be fruit.  :)

I'll keep you up on progress.  I should be getting my Greens and Wraps from It Works soon, but I'm going to stick with Advocare for the first 10 days, then after my cleanse results I will add the It Works stuff and see what supplementing does!