Advocare 24 Day Challenge - Final Thoughts

Well after its all said and done Im off that kick. I actually lost about 6 or 7 pounds during the detox phase. But nowhere near as much during the "MAX" phase. Maybe a pound or two. So very impressive considering the overall cost. So would I detox again? Sure. The rest? Nahhh.

Just a few extra notes. I didn't really change my diet 'much' or exercise routine. One thing I felt that to keep this program honest I wanted to see it's affects on my normal lifestyle. I felt if I changed my lifestyle then how much impact did the program have? Obviously there are some things I need to change with my daily routine and all that. Most of which I am addressing starting after I finish this blog. I did stop eating or avoid boxed foods, soft drinks, and high sugar items. Also, fast food and the like are in strict limitation. Even beer....well there was St. Paddys day. Anyways.

Final thoughts. I still like the Spark although it's too pricey with the individual packets despite the convenience. The meal replacement shakes are actually pretty good and a nice snack but don't fill me up enough for the morning. The MAX-E was...odd. Just a LOT of pills and frankly I didn't see much difference I wasn't already getting from Spark. So basically for products this leaves me still with Night Time Recovery and Spark as my go to supps. May get more meal replacement shakes in the future but theyre pricey. Which seems to be a trend with these guys unfortunately.

Ohio Indoor State Track Championships - Girls Weight Throw Div I 2014

OATCCC State Indoor Track & Field Championships - Boys Division 1 Weight Throw (All throws)

Crossfit Open - My thoughts after 14.2

Consider this an outside perspective. I've always toyed with the idea of trying the open just for shits and giggles. But there has been an underlying issue that I'm having so far. "Fittest on Earth" is a great title to have but so far I have yet to see all components of fitness involved with the term fitness. Primarily strength and power.  Both of which have been big criticisms of Crossfit and so far, after two workouts, those two have been completely ignored. And don't get me started on the damn chest to bar kipping pullups....those are not pullups! Call it what it is. Kipping yes. But don't sprinkle sugar on shit and call it candy. (Disclaimer for the ragers- I'm not saying kippings easy. I'm saying it ain't a pullup).

Anyways, it's still early. If they throw in a max Snatch effort with some random chest and ab exercises or rows and what not I may be re convinced but until then consider me annoyed.

Advocare 24 day Challenge - Day 10

The detox phase is a doozy. I can not kid about that. But after the 3rd or 4th day the 'situation' seems to calm down. Noticeably less time on the toilet now.

But good news! Im down 8lbs already. Yes. EIGHT. Almost a pound a day. That translates to about a 1% drop in bodyfat as well. Now if you're doing the math thats just shy of about 3lbs of fat dropped off. So whered the other 5 come from? Good question. Strength is still up. Actually stronger. I hit a new max on squat with chains attached. And my recovery from wrist surgery is still moving forward and Im regaining strength. So good stuff all around.

I took a peak into the MNS color pack that was included and was pretty impressed with how much they included. I start those tomorrow. Plus the meal replacement shakes for breakfast. Fun times ahead.