Zumba what?

     Today is #WellnessWednesday! Wellness Wednesday will be reserved with fitness tips, exercise, and of course favorite nutritional products. Since I love to do Zumba as my workout on Wednesdays, that's what is on my mind--so that is what I will talk about.

 



 



 

   This morning I woke up, drank my Spark, and headed to the gym! I absolutely LOVE my Wednesday workout schedule so I was PUMPED! I was remembering on the way there that it was #wellnessWednesday, so I was looking for inspiration. I walked into class and knew this was what I wanted to share with y'all today. What is Zumba? It is a high intensity dance class with a Latin twist. I do not know how to "technically" explain, so I will just share how I see it from my eyes.

  When I walked in I noticed there was all shapes, sizes, ages, men, women and fitness levels. So it is not just meant for young people, or even just women--there was quite a few men in there getting their cardio on! Then...my JAM came on! I just love when the instructor puts a song on that you know the words to because not only you can dance and sing in class, but when you hear that song on the radio or in a public setting--you can and you WILL break out in the dance moves you learned in class...it is inevitable--and you will never hear that song the same after that! If you're luck you will have an amazing trainer like we have at our local YMCA. She not only knows how to help us dance and have a good time while we are "exercising", but she knows how to use this fun activity to help us lose weight!  By the end of the class I had burned 500 calories--and I'm sure some people can burn even more! It really is a great way to start the day.

Not only do I love the dance part..but I love the community of it! I have met so many of my current friends from attending these Zumba classes regularly. We dance, act silly, laugh, and really make working out fun! When I first started going back to the gym a little over a year ago...I KNEW I did not want to stick to that treadmill. Once I attended the zumba classes, there was no turning back! I NEED it at least twice a week or it feels like something is missing.

     I asked my friend Tamara why she liked zumba so much because she is a regular. Her response was,"I mostly love the energy of everyone around me, and the crazy wild energy the instructor brings out of me. The music helps out extremely. I love hearing songs that I don't normally hear." There goes the part about the importance of the instructor. If you try zumba...and do not like it...try at least 2 more instructors. I have tried many, but have found only a few that I absolutely LOVE their class and their styles. Speaking of..I asked Diane..my main squeeze instructor...what she LOVES about Zumba and she said, "I have always loved music and dancing and hated working out. So when I realized you could put the two together, I was thrilled. It changed my life as a student. Then when I was asked to instruct, it took my love and turned it into a passion. I am a nurturer and getting to help people do something healthy for their body in a fun way makes my job not a job. Seeing people smile while they sweat off their stress is more rewarding than any money they could ever pay me!!"...I love that answer, and you can tell she puts her heart into her class..and that's why it is always full of people trying to get their workout on and have fun at the same time!

     On that note, I'm going to wrap this one up. If you have not tried Zumba before...ask your gym if they offer classes! If they don't, come to mine...we have allllllllllll times of day and the absolute best of the best instructors. Sometimes..you can find just studios that charge only when you go if you do not want a gym membership...that's another option.

 

Keep Grinding!!

Ashley

 

(Here's an example of a pretty intense Zumba class)





 



Bob knows Bob #tellallTuesday

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! I have had quite a few people ask why I have not blogged in so long. The answer... I don't know... I thoroughly enjoy it, but just felt like I was in a "writing funk". I've had some great inspirations as of lately, so what better day to start again than TODAY!

Today is "Tell All Tuesday"-- That means I am going to share what is on my mind. It may seem like random blurbs to some, but there is someone out there going through the same thing. I will GLADLY accept feedback...inputs...personal stories that relate.  #tellallTuesday is meant to provoke discussion!

Starting with a story:

    It has taken Bob his whole life to discover his true passion which is to make coffee. He was constantly reading any books/articles he could get his hand on about how to make coffee. He would attend to coffee making seminars, practice stirring techniques, and brew all day long at home. Bob had worked plenty of places, what he would consider learning experiences, but never truly fulfilled the void he was missing--which was passion. He worked at a cupcake shop before--still reading and learning about coffee when off the clock . He was great at it because he was great at anything he put his mind to, but couldn't stay because there was still SOMETHING missing. He also worked at an Ice-Cream shop...serving ice cream with a smile, but watching videos on how to make the perfect cup of coffee in his spare time. He made his mind up after many "dead-end" jobs that he was no longer going to settle...he was going to find a career path that he loved, and would give him the opportunity to become the happy person who LOVED going to work every day because it was his calling.
     One day, he was walking down the side walk and seen a "NOW HIRING" sign at the premier coffee shop in town. He thought to himself, "Is this a sign? Is this where God wants me to be right now? Is this what I have been preparing for all this time?" He went in to apply saying, "I'm here for the coffee making position!...may I please have an application?" The gentleman behind the counter says, "Yes, here's an application, but we're not currently hiring for a 'coffee maker' position, we're hiring for register." Bob reluctantly took the application, went home, filled it out, and prayed about it. He battled with the pros and cons. Is this really where He is leading me or is this where I am leading myself? Will I be happy? Does this give me the opportunity to truly share my gift of coffee making with others? Will it be just another job that I dread going to, but still have to wear a happy face?" After some soul searching and praying for a few days, Bob happily turned his application in figuring that at least this time..he will be in an actual coffee shop--he can smell and see the coffee, and maybe get the chance to pick up some more coffee making techniques that he may not get working some other place that had nothing at all to do with his passion.
   Because Bob had excellent credentials and references, there was no surprise he got the job. His first day was so wonderful! He was one step closer to doing something he had only dreamed of doing. The smell of the coffee was in the air, the happy customers, his positive attitude...he KNEW he was in the right place. A few weeks went by without ever even making one cup of coffee, and Bob couldn't help but get that feeling again...the feeling like he was settling...the feeling like he was moving farther away from his dream and passion rather than closer. He was out of his "strength zone" running the register, and his self-esteem was taking a hit every time he walked in there to see the coffee makers doing what he loved to do, knowing that he would be so awesome at it if they just gave him the chance.

What should Bob do next? Should he tell his bosses how he feels? What if they won't listen? Should he go and find a coffee shop that will allow him to use his strengths? Should he just stay where he is and be miserable and "wait" to see what happens?
 I think he should ask/network/talk to as many people as it takes to get what he wants--don't ask, dont't get..don't try? then don't complain.

 

 

 

Have you ever gone through anything like this? I know that many people find jobs/careers when they're right out of school...and stick and stay with them until retirement. I think the person who has the ability to do this...that's simply wonderful. I know me, like Bob, simply does not want to settle for anything less than my passion.. I want my career path to be a part of my passion and my purpose. It takes away from my family time, it better be something that I love doing. I had the opportunity to hear John C. Maxwell speak--my favorite author by the way-- get some of his books if you're trying to become a better business person, father, mother, community leader-- good stuff. BUT he said something that makes me think of Bob and his situation. He said that most people work for 60 years so that they can retire happily by the water, and read, golf, and fish all day. But in all honesty...that will still not make them happy. There will still be a void in the picture of their retirement, and they spent all those years trying to get there to never fully arrive. Then he said the part that really resonated with me... find a career that you love, that you're good at, and that uses your strengths--you will never work a day in your life. That's what I want. God made me this way for a reason..I can't change, and I refuse to settle. What I CAN do is look for the team I am meant to be a part of that will allow me to use my strengths, and surround myself with others to help me with my weaknesses.

 

My advice to you:

 

1. If it takes TIME away from your family...it better be worth it...and it better make you happy!

 

2. Don't settle and don't let others tell you who you are. No one knows you better than you know yourself. Life is too short to be miserable, and there is too much opportunity available then to settle for anything less than what you are passionate about.

 

3. Keep fighting for what you want. It's so easy just to give in to what is comfortable, but your wildest dreams can be achieved simply by stepping out of your comfort zone.

 

Thanks for visiting!!

 

Ashley <3

 



The Inch Jar

 

     I believe in alternative forms of weight measuring rather than just the scale. The scale can be such a JERK. There have been times I have let that scale get the best of me to where I feel like I have worked so hard that I just KNOW its going to say that I have lost 10 pounds, but rather instead say I had gained a pound or lost one pound...then all of a sudden I do not exercise for a week or go on a pizza binge. THIS IS ALWAYS A BADDDDDD IDEA! This has been a long running habit of mine that I have had to break. I bet this started, honestly, when I was a child..as soon as I knew that I was chubby because the boy that sat by me at lunch would make my cheeks shake by drumming on the table while I was eating. and making other others giggle about it. You know why I'm doing good now? I KNOW 100% that I will be at my goal, and when I get there...I will be there forever....

   I know now that if I step on that scale and it doesn't read what I THINK it should read, then I just keep doing my thing and avoid it for a while because that scale does not define me or my efforts. I do things continuously every single day that move me toward my goals. As long as I'm doing that..no matter how long it takes...I will get and stay there! Through coaching right about 25 people on the 24 Day Challenge, I have realized that I am not the only one who had this "self destruct" mentality when it comes to the devil scale. I talk to a bunch of women and men that will admit when they do not see the results they want immediately that they just give up. Feeling the way I do now, I can't imagine thinking like that ever again. Since I have been in those shoes, though, I can empathize.

   This post is titled "The Inch Jar". If you are wondering what that is..well, I'm about to tell you. I came up with the inch jar because I wanted to be able to measure myself other than just that stinking number on the scale. Sometimes it would make me happy, but I like constant reminders and visuals, so I came up with the inch jar. It is a jar "filled with my lost inches". What I did was measure myself with ribbon. I measured my arms, neck, chest, waist, bottom belly, hips, and thighs by wrapping the ribbon around those areas, cutting, and labeling what body part it was. After that, I began to measure the ribbons, every two to three weeks, and cut off what I have lost.

 

 

(This is where I keep the ribbons until measure day)

 



    Look at all those inches in that jar! Even though the scale does not always show me what I want to see..there is proof of significant progress in that little jar. I keep that jar on my desk every day to remind me where I was, where I am, and where I am going. I did not get big over night, and know that I will not get thin over night. I like to encourage others to get their own inch jar..it is very motivating to actually have a visual of how much you have lost. Currently I am down 44lbs and 29 inches! 

   

 

I do have a reason why I was inspired to write this post. My husband and I just finished our second 24 Day Challenge from. I felt like every day and every week like I was losing. When I weighed at the end the scale had only dropped 5 pounds from where I began. BUT...when I measured... I lost 9 inches! THATS INSANE IN THE MEMBRANE! It really felt good chopping off all that ribbon and adding to my little jar! I'm so glad that I chose this company and these products to go on this journey with. I am excited about what it is doing for me, and what I will help my friends do with the same opportunity! These are my before and afters from this 24 Day Challenge

I'm not at my goal yet..but and getting closer and closer and closer every single day. You know how I know this? I am constantly taking action that is moving me closer to the goal I want. That goal is overall heath and wellness. I found these pictures the other day. These are two pictures of a week before AdvoCare found me at all... I was in in my cousins wedding and well over 200lbs.

 

I know..I know..I was still beautiful. The problem is not that..its the fact that I was unhealthy, and technically obese. Now that I have the best products in the world running through my body daily I have more energy than I had when I was 19 years old, I feel better and healthier every single day, and am so confident that I am not only going to reach my weight loss goals, but my income goals too! I HAVE CONFIDENCE! The girl above..she did not have confidence.

(This is another one of my visuals)




 So..If you start feeling like that scale is defeating you, you defeat it and create an inch jar. That scale might not reflect all your hard work, but that inch jar most certainly will.
     Before I end I was to share a quick story about one of my dearest friends. My friend Delaney told me that when she did her first 24 Day Challenge that the scale only showed her a one pound loss! Because her personal trainer took her body composition, he knew there was more, but the scale only showed one pound. After getting off the scale and taking her measurements, she realized that even with "only" a one pound difference on the scale, she lost a total of nearly 11 inches mostly in her stomach!!



Can you see the difference?

 

What if Delaney would have never measured? What if Delaney would have let that scale defeat her like so many of us do? I wonder if she would be down the 55lbs today by staying on AdvoCare products???



She really looks amazing and I am so proud of her! She did not let the scale defeat her but rather RAN WITH THOSE INCHES and have SUCCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY SINCE! 



 





 

Serious personal growth within Murphy household

     I want to dedicate this post to my husband, Trent. I feel it is important recognize the growth that is going on in this man. When I began AdvoCare, I did not realize that it was a leadership development company disguised as a nutritional company. Trent has had a really hard time sharing his story when it comes to AdvoCare and when and how it found him, so that's kind of what I'm going to do...and share his story from my eyes.
     Trent really did not have a choice when it came to AdvoCare interrupting his life. I bought my 24 Day Challenge and Distributor kit without asking him and just hid my kit under the bed for two weeks. It was easy for me to take the products without him seeing because he works nights and would sleep all day. The first time he noticed that I was losing weight was when I brought out everything and showed it to him and SPARKED him! Needless to say, he was hooked.
    Trent has never had a weight problem but he did drink a lot of soda, alcohol, and tea as well as ate sooooooooo much fast food! He worked for restaurants, and they would give him free food all the time. Another character trait...he was a pretty bitter guy. Ashley, what do you mean by bitter? He hardly ever smiled, short tempered, not friendly, and just always seemed to have a chip on his shoulder. I heard this from people too often. I seen it, yes, but loved the man so much that I decided from day one I was going to love all of him for who he is because trying to make someone change into what you think they should be does not happen, plus he knows how to ALWAYS make me laugh.

     

    The more he learned about the company and the more weight I lost the more he got excited about the products and the opportunity. He instantly began watching all the training videos, and reading books because our friends and leaders told us to READ. He read Relationships 101 in less than a week. Then he started doing something I never thought would happen. That was helping me on the weekends while he was home rather than go disc golfing. A little tidbit about him..HE LOVES DISC GOLF!

 He is a professional practically. He plays every Saturday and some Sunday's in a league, and has been doing this now for almost six years. This was something I had gotten used to, and would just do my thing when he would go off and do his. So...WHAT again??? No league today??? You're going to get on the phones with me? Read some more? Take kids away? Help me clean? Talk and come up with some mutual and personal goals together? Smile? Go to church? Read?  So who are you and where is my husband? I found out that I have not been fooled..he was not switched for a newer model, but was rather changing and growing. He WANTED to be a better husband, father, son of God, brother, son, and friend. Because AdvoCare came in our life and he was now surrounding himself by other champions, he realized that this was not the guy he has always wanted to be..that this is NOT as good as it gets, so he started on the path that leads to personal growth.

    I just have to say that this change in him has not gone unnoticed. I, as his wife, am more and more proud of him every single day. I love watching him read..THAT IS SEXY! I love watching him train and talk on the phone to new prospects and help me share what this opportunity can do for them. Other people are noticing too! I have had quite a few people ask me what has gotten into him, and just mention that they can tell that there are some major, positive changes taking place in his life. 

 

 

 

 

 

    I'm glad that he is smiling because he really does have a great smile. So..here we are 4 1/2 months in and so many positive things are happening so far. WE cant wait to see what the future holds and the lives we're going to impact a long the way. He just finished his first 24 Day Challenge!! He ended up doing the Max E with Chocolate shakes and LOVED it! He also had some real amazing results...

 

I'm so proud of you, my wonderful husband! I know that it is not easy to improve yourself all around, but is so worth it. Together, lets vow that we are going to keep personally developing, and grow in leadership together! I LOVE YOU!!!

 

PS...We just came back from Success School 2013 in Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Something said there that resonated with us was from Richard Wright's story. He said that he did not have many pictures of the bad times when he worked as a lawn maintenance guy because we tend to not take as many pictures during the "bad" times. When we came home we made sure to get a picture of Daddy Trent, in his dirty work clothes, headed out for the night to provide for his family. It will be a great picture to show off when we're diamonds.





 



Getting to know me

  It  has been a little while since I have updated my blog. Part of the reason for that is because I have had a little writers block. I've never blogged before now, so I can tend to over think what I need to write, and how I need to write it... rather than just letting it come out like I did while I was on my 24 Day Challenge. SO much is happening so fast that I really want to write about everything, but am having a hard time just getting a new post started. This is just a little survey about me. Some of you already know me well while other may have just "met" me through this blog. I would love to get to know you better...so, In the reply, please answer the questions so I can get to know you too..admit it..survey's are a blast!

1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:45 (took Zak to school) the back up at 10:00 am--It was nice, but unusual--baby was at grandmas

2. How do you like your steak? Medium

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Hotel Transylvania

4. What is your favorite TV show? Dexter

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Beach- South east coach USA

6. What did you have for breakfast? Meal Replacement Shake- Mocha-YUMMMM

7. What is your favorite cuisine? Ethnic food..of any kind really

8. What foods do you dislike? I hate celery! Not a bog fan of uncooked onions..That's pretty much it

9. Favorite Place to Eat? Amerit Palace (NOT ARMPIT!) I hate that..if you ate there you would  never say that because it is beautiful and delicious

10. Favorite dressing? White Glaze Vinegar with olive oil and seasonings 

11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? GMC Yukon XL (lots of kids)

12. What are your favorite clothes? new workout pants, I aspire to be more fashionable

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Anywhere in Europe would be amazing

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Definitely 1/2 full!

15. Where would you want to retire? Florida or North Carolina on the beach

16. Favorite time of day? 11am (still plenty of time to get it done!)

17. Where were you born? Leesburg, FL

18. What is your favorite sport to watch? FOOTBALL!

19. Who do you think will not tag you back? ah ha! gotcha

20. Person you expect to tag you back first? everyone at once!

21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? Everybody!

22. Bird watcher? only if they are really really tiny or really really big..the in btween are boring to me. That pretty much goes for many things to me when it comes to fascination.

23. Are you a morning person or a night person? morning person..lately I am like an old lady at night, hence another reason why my log is so delayed.

24. Do you have any pets? a dog- Penny and a cat- Mr.Big but Kenzie calls him Cat

25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I'm about to have an exciting incentive for my team and friends as well...cant wait!

26. What did you want to be when you were little? A whale/dolphin trainer or radio disc jockey

27. What is your best childhood memory? My love for the band Hanson..there are so many though

28. Are you a cat or dog person? dog..not a big cat fan..just mine

29. Are you married? Yes

30. Always wear your seat belt? Yes!!

31. Been in a car accident? No..fender benders yes

32. Any pet peeves? sitting at same red light twice, back tracking, the wrong use of to, too, two or your and you're

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Spinach

34. Favorite Flower? Peony

35. Favorite ice cream? Sherbet please!

36. Favorite fast food restaurant? Firehouse Subs

37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? None

38. From whom did you get your last email? Netflix

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Ikea or TJ Max

40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Yes..went to NC for the day to meet a new friend and went to Dallas Cowboys Stadium

43. What was your favorite vacation? Trent and I's cruise honeymoon...almost 7 years ago..but we're going to Cabo next year

44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Jojo and Shannon

45. What are you listening to right now? Crickets and ceiling fans

46. What is your favorite color? Pink

47. How many tattoos do you have? Uno

48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? nobody..just my blog subscribers

49. What time did you finish this quiz? 12:23 AM

50. Coffee Drinker? nope.. Sparkie forever!

Defining moments

     WOW! Has it really been since May that I last updated my blog? That is terrible..let me apologize.. I'm sorry. Moving on. Ever since I have gotten to the max discount in AdvoCare (40% off), I have been sharing my story with my friends, and helping them do what I did. I hear many people in AdvoCare talk about their "defining moments". A defining moment is defined as An event that typifies or determines all subsequent related occurrences. These moments are different for everyone. I'm going to share in this post what a few of my "defining" moments have already been on my journey so far.
   Of course, my number one defining moment..before I ever even knew it was when I became a mother. Before I seen the extra pink line on the pregnancy test...a million thoughts went through my mind. I remember like it was yesterday, "Am I ready for this? Can I afford this? Does this mean my fun years are over? Am I going to be a good mom? Does this mean that I'm going to be getting married soon?" If you are not a parent, you might not know this yet..even though I'm sure there is something you have done this with in your life. In literally two minutes 1000 questions and concerns go through your head. Then that pink line came up, and I knew that I did not know all the answers to those questions, yet..but that together Trent and I would figure them out because we were going to be parents. Here we are five years later from that moment, and God has blessed us with a beautiful family of three--a boy and two girls. Zakery, Makenzie, and Paisley.

                      Above: Can you spot all three of them in the bed?



I could go on and on about each of them, but I'm not going to this post...I'm will save that for a different day. I will say this...the blonde one in the picture above. Her name is Makenzie. I refer to her as my shadow because if I'm going somewhere...she is with me. The other two will stay with their dad and grandma, but not her..she has to be with mommy. My baby girl..I love her so much. Because of these babies, I knew I had to do more, and be more. They were my driving force to completing my college degree because I knew that I could never ask them to do something I did not do myself.
   Of course over the years I have had many defining moments. I wish that I knew what a defining moment was before now because I probably would have blogged about them. The next one...I had to think about what I was going to do for the rest of my life. I always thought once I got my degree that the money would just come, and I would be able to get a good job with great benefits. That's not the case. Has it all been worth it..YES! At the end of last year I was wondering what I am going to do with my degree so that I make enough money for me to put the kids in daycare, that does not take up so much of my time that I never get to see them, and that I love to do it. GOOD LUCK FINDING THAT!! My grand verdict..become a teacher! That's what I was going to do. Until I finished all the qualifications for that I thought that working for Weight Watchers would be good. I would have a flexible schedule like I wanted, and be helping people which is something I am passionate about.

Look at the dates above on my Twitter. I started a Twitter to try to keep track of my weight loss..sort of like this blog.. I started it December 4th, 2012...before I even had Paisley. I had contacted my favorite WW leader and asked her to be my mentor. I know their program works for some, but I did not work for me. NOTHING WORKED FOR ME UNTIL THE 24 DAY CHALLENGE! My Twitter went from Jan 14th to March 21st without an update ((because there was nothing positive in that time to report)).  March 21st: The day of one of my favorite defining moments..the day that AdvoCare found me!

     Long story short...I seen my mud run pictures, and knew it was time to change it up. I ordered my challenge that night and started immediately and thank Heavens I did. My life will never be the same. You know how when you're trying to lose weight all you want to hear is, "Wow..you look great!" or "Have you lost weight?". I LONGED to hear those words for people every day. Once I started my 24 Day Challenge..I heard that after my first week! Now I have some awesome before and after pictures, and am constantly taking them because my body is changing so much every single day.

 

IM SO GLAD THAT I DID THAT MUD RUN!! Seeing the pictures after that day woke me up to see what I really looked like. When you are running and eating right, it is easy to think in your mind that you are smaller than you really are. That was me. Now I have dramatic difference that I am happily sharing with the world.

I love that now I am inspiring and helping others do what I did. It makes it all worth it. I believe that I have found my calling. Once I came to terms with this..I have been sharing with my friends and AdvoCare started sending me checks. In about two months they have sent me $850!!! You know what that means??? If you do not I'm going to tell you. If they can send me checks for $200 and $300..why can't they send me checks for $2000 and $3000? In learning about the company I found out that the more people I help get healthy and even some to earn some money their self..the more I make. If you need help...hit me up!! I am happy to pay forward what I have learned.

 

   Now..the whole inspiration of this post even though I have gone away from it completely. I just had a major defining moment this week. My friends and leaders in AdvoCare and I took a road trip to NC for the night. We went there to go to an event that our friend Z was having, and to meet my friend Karen. Karen had something come up, and I understand completely..that happens. Karen we will be meeting here really soon!! That night was a major defining moment for me. He and his wife Kim are Diamonds in AdvoCare which is just a pay level..he makes about 50K a month. Him and her just poured into us. I have worked for many people and many companies, and have never seen anything like this. They invited us in their home, and we sat around a table until 2AM just talking, sharing stories, and training. Z said, "See this here..this is AdvoCare." WOW! It was simply amazing a night I will never forget.

 

 

 

 

Those are some of my recent defining moments. Now that I know what they are, I will notice them more and more on this journey that I am on. I have only been a part of AdvoCare since the end of March and I have already seen more and accomplished more than I ever imagined I would be doing. I can't wait because there is so much more to come!!

 

 

 

    

My favorite products and why..

    I am happy to say that my weight loss has not stopped since my 24 Day Challenge ended. I think this is one of the best parts about these products is that they continue to work. In this post I want to highlight what I am doing now that is aiding with my continued loss..getting closer and closer to that negative 60 pound mark every day!! Filling up my chart with color, and rewarding myself every 5 pounds lost...My next reward is a new outfit!! Can't wait for that one!! I'm looking forward to getting some smaller sizes.
    Something that I take every single day, and know that I will take it the rest of my life are my Omegas. AdvoCare's is called OmegaPlex. This is fish oils and so good for you in so many ways. My hair is growing fast and is stronger than ever...it has to be because I have a five month old that is always pulling on it. My skin looks radiant. Before my 24 Day Challenge I had bad adult acne. I attribute my clear skin to these products because I have not changed anything to my daily face regimen. You know I am confident when I will take pictures now without make-up on.

Doesn't my skin look fabulous? I'm telling you, that's the OmegaPlex on top of changing my diet to healthy food and NO SODAS!!! I do not crave fatteing foods because I am getting good fats. I found a video on YouTube, Dr.Oz actually does a segment on Omegas that are on the market and actually promoted AdvoCare's in the segment..non-paid!



That is good stuff right there!! Makes me even more happy to share such a reputable product.

     My next favorites are ThermoPlus and Catalyst. The Catalyst alone will help with preserving muscle while you burn fat and calories. When you use the two of them together...BAM!! Fat has no chance!!! I was worried after my 24 Day Challenge that I would no lose anymore..that it would be like other systems that I have used. It is not!! The products are top of the line and will continue to work it you continue to want them to work!

     I drink Spark EVERY SINGLE DAY!! I can not imagine not having my Spark in the morning. As a mother of three this has become a staple in my life. I was a big coffee drinker before, and think that was one of the reason why I was no losing. Would coffee give me energy? Yes..was it long lasting? NO! Would I crash hard, yes? Would I pack on the extra calories from having cup after cup because coffee is boring without cream and sugar..YES! That's not for this girl now. I am actually getting rid of my Keurig because It is taking up so much of my counter space now.



     I use these products every single day and that is why I feel amazing, and am getting amazing results...and going to continue to get them. I just recently added  a goal to my "weight loss girl board"..I want to get zumba certified in another negative 20lbs. I love zumba and dancing, and not only can I help people with AdvoCare products, I can help them with ZUMBAAAAA :)))

Just for fun....

And remember this....



 

     If you are not getting the results you want from the 24 Day Challenge, it is not because the system does not work. The products work amazingly. There are many people that ARE getting results. You need to check where you are at, and what you are eating, then modify!! :))) People that are my team are getting coached by the best (not just myself, I have some awesome friends that come with me), and I love that because I know they will get amazing results like me.