I wasn't sure what to title this blog post so I decided to keep it simple with the amount of weight and inches I have lost over the past 3 months. Normally I dedicate this blog to being about my boys and the adorable, silly things they do. However, in order for me to feel like I can do my best at being a mom to them, I need to feel happy and content with myself. So this post is all about how I have achieved amazing results with weight loss and overall better physical health.
It was about 3 months ago that Kyle and I decided we needed to make a change in the way we were living our lives. We both felt so out of shape and crappy about ourselves. We were devoting all of our time to our jobs and the needs of our kids that we were forgetting about our own needs. Both of us were always tired and lacking energy. We had a membership to the Y that was never being used, except for the occasional trip to the pool with the boys, which I rarely participated in because that meant I had to put on a swimsuit!
To start off we knew we needed to start with the basics: stop eating crap, control portion sizes, and start doing more for exercise than just chasing the boys around the house and wrestling them to get their diapers and clothes on :) The other HUGE factor in our weight loss equation was being introduced to some health products that one of Kyle's former football teammates was selling. He had called Kyle several times and explained the products and how great they were. We were pretty skeptical to try them and it wasn't until Kyle had done lots of research that we finally decided to try out a few things. After trying some meal replacement shakes and bars, as well as the snack bars we were sold!
One of the most popular products sold by Advocare (the name of the company that sells these products) is the 24 Day Challenge. This is the product that completely changed my viewpoint on weight loss. In the past whenever I had tried to lose weight I would start exercising more and eating better. However, I never saw the results fast enough to keep me motivated to maintain my good workout and eating habits. With the 24 Day Challenge I was able to see results within the first few days! I was so excited to step on the scale each morning and see what the change would be from day to day, Normally stepping on the scale was about as fun as taking two kids to church by yourself while one screams at the top of his lungs and the other throws fruit snacks on the floor (true story). Now I anticipate the next time I get to step on and see how much weight I've lost.
By the time Kyle and I completed the challenge I lost roughly 12 pounds and more than 5 inches. Kyle lost 17 pounds and 7 inches.The great thing is that we were able to continue taking some of the same products that we took while on the challenge. This enabled us to continue our weightless and stay focused on making healthy choices. We also tried out more of the seemingly endless products that Advocare has to offer.
One of the best things that has come from all of this are the compliments I receive on just about a daily basis (sometimes multiple times a day). So many people have noticed a change in my looks and in my attitude. I have more energy to get up every morning and workout on top of work full time and take care of my family. Several weeks ago I traveled home for my niece's graduation and on a whim I decided to try on my wedding dress that was hanging in the closet of my old bedroom. I really didn't have any expectations, but I couldn't believe it when I tried it on and it was too big! I would have never thought that after 6 years of marriage and 2 kids that I would have lost so much weight that my dress would be too big!
Because people noticed the changes in both Kyle and myself we have had friends, family, and co-workers try some of these products. Everyone has had great success on the challenge and loved the other products they have tried. We are both so happy to share the products with others and get them feeling better about themselves again. Being introduced to Advocare has opened so many doors for us.
I know I sound like an infomercial right now, but I really felt the need to share our good fortune with others. If we hadn't been exposed to Advocare and all that the products and the company could do for us we would most likely be back to our old habits of dieting and exercising for a few weeks and then eating horribly and being lazy again. I have never felt so energized and happy with myself. I especially love how Macalan likes to follow me into the basement and attempt to do some of the exercises with me! :) It's pretty cute and I'm so glad that we are setting a healthy example for our kids.
If you're interested check out this link!
https://www.advocare.com/11027698
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