Okay, I have been here before. I need to drop about 40lbs. I lost 22lbs doing Farrells extreme body shaping last spring. I have gained close to 20lbs back.
I lost it through diet and exercise, and used Advocare products to boost results. Spark, Post Work out shakes, meal replacement shakes and cataylst.
What I always FORGET is that once I quite exercising and using products - I will gain weight!
Today is the day I start fresh.
I need to make some lifestyle changes. NOW.
Loaded up with Spark, Slam, and Meal replacement shakes...will continue to ride my bike and do P90X - use Post Workout and Cataylst....excited to get started.
Advocare works I am looking forward to helping myself and helping others...get healthy - stay healthy.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Help myself, help others.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Is one cup of coffee bad for me?
I have really decreased my caffeine intake...Limiting myself to 1 cup of coffee and of course I always start my day with a Spark.
Strength Builds Pride, Pride Builds Champions! Find out more info here www.impactweightloss.comCoffee lore - truth or consequences?
January 7, 2009 by advocare08
Lately, there’s been a lot of stories in the news about coffee and whether it’s bad for you or not. We thought we help 
stir the cup by casting light on some facts and fantasies about this oft maligned beverage.
First - Is caffeine a diuretic?
Sort of - Strictly Yes but in practice No - Caffeine only becomes a diuretic when consumed in amounts above 575 milligrams, or about 3.8 Grande Caffee du Jour’s (at approximately 150mg of caffeine each). Therefore, a typical Coffee Store Latte will cause little difference in urine production and will hydrate as well as water.
Will long term coffee drinking raise my blood pressure?
Here’s another sorta answer - Modest coffee drinking is associated with a small increase in blood pressure, Johns Hopkins investigators say, but it’s probably not enough to substantially increase your risk of hypertension.
In a long-term study of more than 1,000 men, drinking a daily cup of regular coffee raised systolic pressure (the upper number) by 0.19 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (the lower number) by 0.27 mmHg.
Is Caffeine in coffee bad for me? - No - As with most things taken in moderation coffee and caffeine are actually good for you.
John Hopkins University School of Medicine reported that some of the health benefits of coffee include an improved sense of well-being, happiness, energy, alertness and sociability.
Another study conducted at the John Hopkins Arthritis Center examined the possibility that coffee consumption may protect against the development of gout. Increasing coffee consumption was associated with a decreased risk of incident gout, in the highest consumption group (6+ cups per day) demonstrating a significant 56% reduction in the risk of incident gout. Reported coffee consumption of 4 to 5 cups per day was also protective, with a 40% reduction in incident gout.
The New York Times has reported that the effect of 330 milligrams of caffeine in 16 ounces of ordinary brewed coffee enhance mood and mental and physical performance. However, in levels higher than 575 milligrams, caffeine can cause anxiety and an upset stomach.
A study done by J.A. Greenburg that coffee and tea drinking reduces the risk of Type II Diabetes. His research suggests that drinking coffee and tea may reduce the chances of a person getting type 2 diabetes. Drinks with caffeine may help the body use up energy faster, possibly leading to weight loss.
Other research conducted as part of studies on Parkinson’s Disease have found a connection between increased levels of coffee and tea consumption and decreased risk for Parkinson’s Disease. As part of a long-term study of the Honolulu Heart Program, a team of researchers examined the relationship between coffee intake and the incidence of Parkinson’s disease in 8,004 Japanese-American men over a 30 year period.
The incidence of Parkinson’s disease was found to be lower in those who drank coffee. In fact, the men who drank the most coffee were the least likely to get Parkinson’s disease. Men who did not drink any coffee were five times more likely to exhibit symptoms of Parkinson’s disease than men who drank more than 28 ounces of coffee each day.
Consumption of caffeine from other sources such as green tea, black tea, chocolate and soda was also associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease. So go ahead and enjoy your daily taste, whether it be coffee, tea or chocolate - just remember to keep your consumption moderate.
Link to this article here ==> SupplementalScience.com
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Friday, January 09, 2009
Farrell's Extreme BodyShaping
I started Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping Monday Jan 10th.
It has been a great work out. I joined the Ten week Challenge. I tested last Saturday for a baseline fitness test.
Mile run 9:25
Push-ups in one minute : 53
Sit and reach +17
Sit ups in minute 23 (very sad)
So we will see how week 5 test and the final test compare. I will work out 6 days a week. The diet has been great to use Advocare products. I really have been matching carbs and proteins.
I have been using 6 meals a day. Using Spark, Meal Replacement Shakes, Snack Bars, Fruit and Fiber Bars, Post-Workout Recovery Shakes, Catalyst, and NightTime Recovery.
I have finished week one and am already feeling and seeing awesome results! I will post the before picture - only after I have the after pic ready!
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Monday, September 03, 2007
Mix. Drink. Conquer.
Arginine Extreme (Packets)
* Supports muscle tolerance and endurance*
* Provides cardiovascular nourishment*
Arginine Extreme drink nourishes the growth of lean muscle tissue in conjunction with an exercise program and aids in the body's natural production of nitric oxide, a substance involved in blood vessel relaxation and healthy blood flow.* For athletes, this powerful drink mix helps magnify the results of strength training as it facilitates healthy nutrient delivery to muscles. For anyone, Arginine Extreme helps maintain healthy blood flow, contributing to better vascular health and strengthened immune function.*
10 Servings Per Carton
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Friday, February 02, 2007
Thank you Advocare! Be a Champion!
Check out these Advocare endorsers playing Sunday! Thanks Advocare!
You too - can be a champion! Right here in Des Moines Iowa! In Chicago, Indy, or Miami!
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Thursday, January 25, 2007
Advocare Rocks
It has been awhile since I have talked about my Advocare story...I can not say enough about Post-Workout Recovery. Wow! I have been using Muscle Fuel and Catalyst too. My work outs have been killer. I feel great and want to be in the gym. My clothes fit better and I just have a confidence back I have not had in a long time.
I always start my day with a Spark, and end it with Restore.
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Monday, January 15, 2007
Be a Champion! Drew Brees Advocare Champion
Put a little Spark in your day! What does it take to be a champion? Make changes that impact your success...weight loss...strength...energy...what are you doing to be a champion? Advocare Works for me. Make it happen!
Strength Builds Pride, Pride Builds Champions
Click here for Sports Illustrated Jan 2007 Drew's Workout
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Great Intentions - No More Excuses
I was so excited to be at the Waukee YMCA today! What only 10 days into the New Year and the gym traffic is slower already. More room for me! People that started the Year with great intentions are slowly finding excuses to break their resolutions. I have to say that the Advocare Products I take have allowed me to stay focused on my fitness goals.
No more excuses for me! Spark starts my day off right! Add a little Muscle Fuel and I am racing to the treadmill. Top it off with Post-Workout Recovery it's no more sore muscles for me!
Spark gives me energy to get to the Gym, the Post Workout recovery keeps me feeling loose and relaxed. Advocare has eliminated two major excuses for me!