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)