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There is no better time than the present to start feeling better, looking better and performing better. The Advocare 24 Day Challenge and can you there and beyond!

• Do you want to lose weight or tone up?
• Would you like better control of your eating, energy or wellness?
• Are you interested in overall wellness?

The 24 Day Challenge is an exciting and fun way to jump-start your physical wellness and fitness goals! Often when people think of a challenge they get the idea that it might be too hard for them. We can custom create a challenge for YOU that's not only easy to follow but they are amazing because you'll feel the difference in 24 minutes, you'll see the difference in 24 hours and you'll know the difference in 24 days. Imagine you, but better, in just 24 short days.

"I want to know how the challenge works before I get started." WATCH THIS VIDEO.

NOW IS THE TIME! Buy a your personalized 24 Day Challenge Bundle today and get a FREE CU24 DVD full of workouts that last just 24 minutes, are easy to follow along and come with a schedule! This is an exclusive offer from me!! Your nutrition is taken care of, your workouts are taken care of, and you have me as a personal coach to help you through!

CHALLENGE TO CHANGE - BUY NOW!

AdvoGuide to the Holidays

The holidays are a busy time of year and one usually filled with stress and too much food leading to extra pounds! AdvoCare has some great opportunities for you to avoid both of those with its amazing products. Stay clear, stay energized, stay the same size this holiday!

FOR THE FAMILY:

Clear Mood supplement facilitates brain and nerve cell function by providing important neurotransmitters that help lower the effects of stress, nervousness and worry. Clear Mood supplement also contains key herbals that help you relax. 

And, when you have a lot on your plate, like the season that is just about upon us, there is an additional solution.  Oasis is a great supplement to add to your routine just to help mellow you out when dealing with the hustle, bustle, crowds, crying kids, decorations, family drama, Uncle Earl, parties, clothing dilemmas, which boy to take to which party… 

Some Fly Girls like to mix it up and have it in a wine glass while making dinner. The herbs in Oasis thrive under stressful conditions and, when consumed, are thought to increase the body’s resistance to stress, anxiety and fatigue – HO, HO, HO Happy Holidays!

FOR THE FOOD:

Thermoplus: Each 2 capsules burns 300 calories.

• Supports the body's ability to convert fat into energy
• Promotes a healthy metabolism
• Helps suppress appetite
• Contains oolong tea and sage extracts to support weight loss

Key Ingredients: Sage extract, oolong tea extract, guarana extract, thiamine, niacin

For more information and to purchase, please visit my Advocare shop. Product Page (link under product image) contains more details on ingredients and how they work in your body. 

Fibo-Trim: (This month's product spotlight!) Grab the fat that you are eating and pass it through your system as waste.

• Assists in the binding, transport and removal of dietary fats
• Helps the body eliminate fatty waste materials
• Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range
• Provides a feeling of fullness and helps control appetite

Key Ingredients:Chitosan, psyllium husk powder, guar gum, xanthan gum, garlic powder, beta- sitosterol

For more information and to purchase, please visit my Advocare shop. Product Page (link under product image) contains more details on ingredients and how they work in your body. 

Carb-Ease: Stops the final breakdown of sugars going into your blood stream, so you can have the carbs without the crash, and they won't be stored as fat.

• Reduces the absorption of starches, sugars and other carbs
• Inhibits the breakdown of carbohydrates by inhibiting the digestive enzymes used to break them down
• Helps maintain blood glucose levels already in the normal range

Key Ingredients: L-arabinose, gymnema extract, dry bean extract, hibiscus extract, green tea extract, apple extract

For more information and to purchase, please visit my Advocare shop. Product Page (link under product image) contains more details on ingredients and how they work in your body. 

FOR THE SHOPPING:

SPARK is a unique multi-nutrient system that was developed as a nutritional source of energy and enhanced mental focus.* It's a sugar-free with more than 20 vitamins, minerals and nutrients that work synergistically to provide a healthy, balanced and effective source of energy that won't overburden or over stimulate your body.* This amazing product serves as an all-in-one solution that gives you a quick boost of energy that lasts for hours of shopping!

FOR THE GIFTS:

AdvoBar Gingebread Bring the magic of the holidays to life with AdvoBar® Holiday. Experience the familiar gingerbread flavor in a bar full of vitamins and minerals that’s just as good for you as it is tasty. Cinnamon and ginger combine to create a convenient, delicious snack anytime throughout the day.

Have a thinner Thanksgiving

The holidays in general are a time of overindulgence and can be nutritional suicide, IF YOU LET IT! But remember, there are plenty of good alternatives and ways to keep yourself in check that won't leave you feeling immobile the next day! Instead of opting out of eating your thanksgiving favorites and quietly munching on a small salad instead, try to find healthy substitutes for classic dishes.

Here are some suggestions for food swaps you can make on Thanksgiving day. You're mouth will water over these delicious substitutes and you'll end the holiday guilt free. Accomplishing your weight loss and health goals means understanding how to balance your meals and enjoy your favorite holiday foods in moderation.

• Instead of white potatoes, try yams with the skin on. 
• Instead of mashed potatoes, try half white potatoes and half pureed cauliflower. 
• Instead of candied sweet potatoes, try roasted butternut squash. 
• Instead of canned cranberry sauce, try cranberry chutney. 
• Instead of pecan pie, try pumpkin pie. 
• Instead of cheese and cracker appetizers, try cut up veggies, hummus and roasted red pepper dip. 
• Instead of roasted nuts and trail mix, try raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and pecans. 
• Instead of beer, try dry red or white wine. 
• Instead of regular stuffing, try whole grain stuffing. 
• Instead of butter oil for basting, try low sodium vegetable oil mixed with white wine. 
• Instead of cream of mushrooms or celery soups for caseroles, try lowfat plain yogurt with sauteed celery or mushrooms. 
• Instead of green bean caserole, try sauteed green beans. 
• Instead of apple pie, try apple crumble. 

How much exercise does it take a person to burn off a 3000 calorie Thanksgiving Day meal?

• 5 Hours of Cardio on an Elliptical Machine
• Run at a moderate pace for 4 hours
• Swim for 5 hours
• Walk for 30 miles
• Garden for 7 consecutive hours
• 9 Hours of Aqua Aerobics
• 5 Hours of Moderate to Intense Zumba

Here is a great HIIT workout to torch some of those Thanksgiving calories!

The Cleanse SPARKed results and a new outlook

Gabby was looking for a way to "start fresh", get healthy and lose some weight. After positive experiences with SPARK, she was ready to take on a challenge. The 24 Day Challenge. It begins with a GENTLE and UNEVENTFUL cleanse phase that's meant to act as an oil change for your body. Get rid of build up, bad deposits and prepare your body to absorb all the good nutrients you're going to give it. The best part is you EAT! Their is a great challenge guide and an app that help you with your nutrition and choosing good foods while you go through each phase. ANYONE can do the cleanse phase with or without the challenge. It's a great reset for your body recommended no more than every 90 days.

In her first 10 days, she saw a new face, and so much more. Hear what she had to say.

• Lost 8 pounds with the 10 day cleanse! That is with just one day of gym activity! Meaning that it mostly happened because of my eating habits changing.
• I lost 6 inches total off of my waist, arms, thighs, knees and ankles. 
• I FEEL cleaner. My skin is clearer, my hair is softer and shinier and my joints feel looser. I feel less puffy too! 
• My mind is clearer. Hard to explain but I don't feel so cloudy. I can really focus more and just be more alert.
• Energy level is definitely up and I SLEEP AWESOME at night! 

If you are ready to feel better and want to start the whole 24 Day Challenge or the cleanse phase, contact me directly or order with the links above. NO NEED TO WAIT FOR A NEW YEAR! 

Holiday Home Business Shopping Event

This Saturday is the 10th annual "Holiday Home Business Expo" at Mayo Civic Center. This event also coincides with the Mayo Craft Expo so there are PLENTY of shopping opportunities all under one roof. Get everyone on your list checked off with one stop.

From 8 to 4, Saturday the 15th, find me with Advocare and many other vendors with sampling, special offers and door prizes. I'll be offering a mix and match special on AdvoCare SPARK from the "Spark-le" tree, special bundles for holiday survival and free shipping offers for on site orders!

I'll also be signing up new participants for the SLIM SANTA CHALLENGE starting right after Thanksgiving! Get a head start on your New Years resolution, avoid the holiday weight gain, or just get on track to get healthy and start feeling amazing!

This instead of that! Healthy Baking Substitutes

We are always looking ways to "eat healthier" without giving up some of our favorites. One of the biggest challenges I come across is in baking. SO many recipes call for butter, sugar, eggs, etc.
Here are some of the top ingredients called for in recipes and healthy alternatives for them. I personally have used avocado as a substitute for a TON of things including one of my former favorites, Alfredo sauce. One of my recent successes (and necessary changes because I had only a sliver of butter) was replacing the call for butter with Greek yogurt. The chocolate chip cookies were light and fluffy and delicious! Make healthy baking choices by substituting oil, butter and sugar for natural ingredients such as avocado and apple sauce for guilt-free desserts you can enjoy any time. Here are seven swaps to get you started:

Instead Of: Butter - Use: Avocado or Banana

Swap bad saturated fat for good monounsaturated fat by substituting butter with creamy pureed avocado. Its butter-like consistency is perfect for baking and provides healthy antioxidants to boot. Mashed bananas also serve as a great fat substitute and will add a little flavor to your recipe. Both options create a softer and chewier treat.

Instead Of: Sugar - Use: Apple Sauce

Cut down on added sugar and avoid extra calories by swapping sugar with homemade applesauce. Substitute sugar in a 1:1 ratio and you could save more than 500 calories per cup. Try this smart swap in your favorite oatmeal cookie recipe for a light and fluffy result.

Instead Of: Canola Oil - Use: Greek Yogurt

For any recipe that calls for oil, swap it with Greek yogurt for a protein-packed dessert with less fat and calories. Like I mentioned before I replaced butter with this as well. Yogurt is a superstar baking substitute as it works similarly to oil without compromising texture of flavor. Replace half the oil needed in a recipe with ¾’s the amount of yogurt for best results.

Instead Of: Flour - Use: Black Beans

Go gluten free and add a healthy dose of protein and fiber to your baking by swapping flour for black beans. Perfect for chocolate cake or brownies, rinse and puree one cup of black beans to use in place of one cup of flour and you’ll shave off around 200 calories from your dessert.

Instead Of: Eggs - Use: Chia Seeds or Applesauce

Combine one tablespoon of chia seeds with one cup of water and let sit for 15 minutes and you’ll create a gel-like consistency that works as a perfect egg substitute for binding ingredients. Chia seeds also add a healthy dose of omega-3s and fiber to your baking. Applesauce will also do the trick and works well in brownies and cookies.

Instead of: Chocolate Chips - Use: Cacao Nibs

For a healthier chocolate treat, opt for cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips. These less-processed morsels cut out additives found in chocolate chips and provide a healthy dose of antioxidants and natural mood lifters. Use these in muffins, cookies and sweet breads.

Instead Of: Milk - Use: Almond Milk

Ditch the dreaded dairy and start baking with almond milk for a low fat substitute for those with lactose intolerance. At only 40 calories per serving, it can be used in almost any recipe. I also use this in my morning shakes. Opt for a brand that offers a vanilla flavor to add a hint of vanilla to your baking.

A great place I've used to purchase some of these natural products is through www.NatureBox.com. They are priced well and deliver right to your door!