Friday, October 26, 2012

Great Results on our 4th 24 Day Challenge

Our 4th 24 Day Challenge was a GREAT Success!

I announced yesterday that I lost 10 lbs but I was NOT the Biggest Loser in our House.  Shana beat me out losing 11 lbs!!  This is a team effort!  The 24 day challenge is helping us both lose weight and inches.  Shopping for new clothes is becoming a major priority!

So Proud of my bride and grateful to be making this change together!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Results are IN!!!!!

Results of Challenge
I lost 10lbs and 7.5 inches!  I weighed in this morning at 188 lbs!


                     Jan 8, 2012    October 1, 2012       TODAY

Right Arm         17"                     14"                    13.5"
Left Arm            --                      13.5"                     13"
Shoulders           --                       44"                       43"
Chest               48.5"                   42"                     40.5"
Waist                48"                     39"                      37"
Hips                 45.5"                   40"                      39"
Right Thigh    23.75"                  22"                      22"
Right Calf       16.5"                  15.5"                     15"
Left Calf           --                       15.5"                     15"

Since January 8, I have lost 58 lbs and 34.25 inches!!!

Started back on the MNS E.  Next Week I am starting the Performance Elite Challenge! If you are ready to take the challenge call me and I can get you started! 469-446-5131

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Day 24

Finished the challenge today!  Looking forward to weighing in and measuring tomorrow!

I liked the MNS C.  I plan to start MNS E tomorrow.  Will take a few days and then start the Performance Elite Challenge.  Time to build some muscle!

Look for results tomorrow!

Call me if you are ready to start the 2 Day Challenge or if you wan to join me on the Performance Elite Challenge!  469.446.5131


Sunday, October 21, 2012

Day 19, 20, and 21 Update

Well I have been away from the computer quite a bit the last few days.  Here is a quick update.

Day 19
Friday we went to the State Fair of Texas.  We did go off diet but not like we used too.  The desire to eat that much fried food is pretty much gone.  We tried the Fried Red Velvet Cupcake, Fried Grilled Cheese, and the family split a funnel cake.  It was a memorable trip to the State Fair as Big Tex burned down before we got there.  On the positive side we did walk about 4 miles!

Day 20
Woke up and had a Pro 20, O2 Gold, Spark and 3 Catalyst
I then set out for a 5 mile run with the goal to run at a 9-10 minute per mile pace.  I ended up running 6.56 miles in 1:01:27 which equals a 9:21 per mile pace!  I felt great the whole time and I could have kept going.  During the run I had a Rehydrate Gel.  After the run I took my MNS Packets and had another Pro 20 for recovery.
For an AM Snack I had a Holiday Advobar.
Lunch - I had a Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake
Missed my afternoon Spark and Snack but I did have an Ocean Water at Sonic.
Dinner at Eatzi's - I had 3 plain Brisket Tacos on Corn Tortillas
It was a great day!

Day 21
Today was a pretty normal routine.
Breakfast was a Chocolate Mocha Meal Replacement Shake
Lunch was the Spinach Crisp Salad and Tomato Basil Cup at Corner Bakery.
For Dinner Shana made Turkey Chili.  It was great!
Looking forward to finishing the last 3 days strong.  After the Challenge I am starting the Performance Elite Challenge to begin building muscle!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Day 18 log

Started the day with a 3.07 mile run at a 8:16 per mile pace.
Prior to the run I had 3 Catalyst and I mixed crushed O2 Gold in my Spark.
After the run I had a PRO 20
7:00am - MNS C Packet
7:30am - Orange Cream Meal Replacement Shake and 2 MNS C Packets
9:30am - Banana
11:30am - MNS C Packet
12:00pm - Lean Brisket, Green Beans, Corn - 1 roll - tiniest roll I've ever seen at Spring Creek BBQ
2:30pm - 3 Catalyst, Fruit Punch Spark and some almonds
5:00pm - Melt in Your Mouth Chicken - Shana found on Pinterest - Baked Chicken, Greek Yogurt, Garlic and Parmesean Cheese, Green Beans and corn
Before Bed I will take Nighttime Recovery

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Day 16 and 17 update

Man, these days are flying and I have gotten away from daily blog time!

Tuesday started with a great run and a full day of work, soccer practice, and topped off with a Mixer at the home of Todd and Donna Cash.  I learned to make a Hot Spark Cider!  This will be good this winter.

Here is what I know!  Advocare has products for those that need to lose weight and those that just want to be healthy and feel their best.
Spark has helped me eliminate Soft Drinks from my diet.
Omegaplex provides the Omega 3 fatty acids we DO NOT get in our diets today.
Each of the MNS products do what they say they do.
Top nutrition and total wellness that has changed my life!

It was great to talk with some great folks who are learning to lead others in changing their lives and impacting others.

Today, started with little old me leading boot camp.  BOOM!  Yes that is my head exploding.  If you would have told me that I would e active in attending and occasionally leading a boot camp at 5:30am, I would have said you were CRAZY!  I appreciate Travis Noble and my friends that work hard together!

Today's lunch was a Holiday Advobar and Almonds.
For Dinner, I had a burrito bowl at Chipotle.

Looking forward to a good run tomorrow morning.  Got to take my Pro 20 and O2 Gold!!!

Monday, October 15, 2012

Day 14 and 15 Update

Okay so Sunday was a good day.  MNS C continues to have a great impact on my appetite.  We had a celebratory lunch with Ethan as he went forward at Church to profess Jesus as his Savior!  He Chose Blue Goose!  I think we have eaten there 3 times in the last 10 days.  I had my Taco Meal but I did eat a little queso and a few too many chips!

Today I started off with, Catalyst a Mandarin Orange Spark and a PRO 20.
Went to Bootcamp
MNS C and Thermoplus 30 minutes before breakfast
Breakfast - Chocolate Mocha MRS, 2 MNS C Packets
AM Snack - Almonds
Lunch - Kind Chocolate Peanut Almond Snack Bar
PM Snack - 3 Catalyst 15 mins later Fruit Punch Spark and Almonds
Dinner - Chicken Fajitas - Black Beans, Grilled Chicken, Whole Wheat Tortillas

Ready for my O2 Gold PRO 20 and a solid run tomorrow morning!

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Day 12 and 13 update

I have been away from the computer the last 2 days so updates did not happen.

Friday started off with Spark and Bootcamp.
The MNS C does reduce appetite but I did lack discipline at dinner.  I ordered a Turkey, Bacon, Ranch Sandwich at Firehouse.  I did get it on Whole Wheat but the Bacon and Ranch were not the best choice.  Oh and I also ordered potato chips.
The thing I love is that this is not a diet.  We stay 90% on the plan and let the great nutritional supplements and the great food make the difference.

Today was a busy day.  Started off with a Chocolate Mocha Meal Replacement Shake.  I did have a Holiday Advobar instead of the sweet treats at Choir camp.  Lunch was natural peanut butter on rice cakes.

Ready to start a new week!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Day 11 MNS Phase

Woke up at 5am - Took 3 Catalyst, O2 Gold, Spark, and a Pro20
Ran 4 miles at an 8:38/mile pace - Great Run.  I feel like I could have run another mile!  Love my O2 Gold
6:45 AM - First MNS C packet
7:20 AM - Orange Cream Meal Replacement Shake - 2 MNS C packets
AM Snack - Banana and Pistachios
11:45 AM - Last MNS C packet
12:15 PM - KIND Nuts and Spices Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt Protein/Fiber Bar
PM Snack - Holiday Advobar and Fruit Punch Spark
Dinner - Crockpot BBQ Chicken on Corn Tortillas, a few Sun Chips and 2 Omegaplex
Before Bed - 3 Catalyst

I weighed in this morning at 190.8  Down 8 lbs since the beginning of the challenge!  4lbs away from my goal of 60lbs.  The Metabollic Nutritional System is great.  I am using the MNS C, Appetite Control and it was very effective today!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Day 10 log

Attended a Men's Bible Study in this morning with my friend Bill Senkel.  It was a great start to the morning! I did miss my boot camp peeps!
Woke up and has my Spark, 3 Catalyst, and Probiotic Restore
Breakfast - I had Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes and 3 slices of bacon
AM Snack - Banana
Lunch - Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake
PM Snack - Fruit Punch Spark, 3 Catalyst, Almonds
Dinner - Crock Pot BBQ Chicken, Green Beans, Spinach Salad 2 Omegaplex

Ready to stat the WOW phase tomorrow!  I'll be using MNS C to reduce cravings this time.

Day 9 update

Posted a day late.  Supposed to be Tuesday October 9, 2012

Woke up and had a SparkHydrate, took 3 Catalyst and Probiotic Restore
Went for a 5 mile run. Had a Rehydrate Gel after running.
7:00am - Peaches n Cream Fiber Drink followed by water
7:30am - Chocolate Mocha Meal Replacement Shake
AM Snack - Banana
Lunch - Chipotle Bowl - Chicken, Black Beans, and a half a spoon of brown rice - the rice is off diet
PM Snack - Citrus Spark, 3 Catalyst, and some peanuts
Dinner - Crock Pot Chicken Tacos, Corn Tortillas- off the diet again...oops
Soccer Practice - then I got hungry so I had a rice cake with peanut butter

It was a great day.  Lunch and dinner were very similar but it was good both times.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Day 8

Woke up and had a Spark, 3 Catalyst and Probiotic Restore
Started off with Boot camp in 38 degree weather
Back on the Fiber Drink. Peaches n Cream this time.
Breakfast - Chocolate Mocha Meal Replacement Shake and 2 Omegaplex
AM Snack - Banana and Peanuts
Lunch - Meeting out at Luby's - Had Tilapia, Zucchini and Spinach
PM Snack - Fruit Punch Spark and 3 Catalyst followed by a Peaches n Cream AdvoBar
Dinner - Crockpot Chicken Tacos and 2 Omegaplex


Sunday, October 7, 2012

Day 7 Log - Sunday

Woke up and had a Mango Strawberry Spark, Probiotic Restore and 3 Catalyst
Breakfast - Orange Cream Meal Replacement Shake and 2 Omegaplex
AM Snack - I took 1/2 a Holiday AdvoBar with me to church and ate it between church and Sunday School.
When I left church I had 1 Thermoplus and 2 LeptiLean, I knew I was about to go off diet.
Lunch at Blue Goose - Again I had my new favorite the Mini Tacos - Steak and Pork....but I also had some chips and queso.  That was off the plan.  But the beauty of the 24 Day Challenge is that we try to stay 90% on plan during the challenge.
PM Snack - Fruit Punch Spark and 3 Catalyst....but I never ate a snack, just realized that.  Guess I wasn't hungry thanks to LeptiLean and a bigger lunch than I should have had.
Dinner - Steak Salad - Steak, Spinach, and Raspberry Vinegarette Dressing. 2 Omegaplex
Bedtime - Herbal Cleanse Tablets

Tomorrow we are back on the Fiber Drink!  Looking forward to bootcamp in the morning.  It's going to be cold!!!

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Day 6 Log - Saturday

Woke up at 7am and took O2 Gold Advanced and had a Mandarin Orange Spark.  The O2 Gold was in prep for my run.  I also took my Probiotic Restore
7:45am - Pro20 - 3 oz Protein Shot and 3 Catalyst
8:00am - went for a 3 mile run, took just under 30 mins
8:45am - Chocolate Mocha Meal Replacement Shake and 2 Omegaplex
10:45am - Almonds and Water
12:45pm - Lunch - 2 Rice cakes with Natural Peanut Butter and a banana
4:00pm - Citrus Spark and 3 Catalyst
4:45pm - Turkey Chili - Homemade by Shana and some tiny dill pickles
7:15pm - Half of the new Holiday AdvoBar

It was a cool morning when I ran.  Normally I would have been wheezy and would have really felt it in my chest.  I felt great through the whole run.  I really like the combination of O2 Gold and Pro20.


Day 5 Log

Well I stepped on the scale this morning and I am down 5lbs thru 5 days!
Woke up and had a SparkHydrate and 3 Catalyst
Boot Camp!
Probiotic Restore
Breakfast - Chocolate Mocha Meal Replacement Shake and 2 Omegaplex
AM Snack - Dried Pineapple and Almonds
Lunch - Chicken Nuggets from Wendy's - not the best choice but cheap and on the run
PM Snack - Mango Strawberry Spark, 3 Catalyst followed by Dried Pineapple and Almonds
Dinner - Mini Mexican Tacos at Blue Goose.  Pork Chicken and Steak on Mini Corn Tortillas.  I did eat a few chips but very few in comparison to a normal trip to Blue Goose.
Bedtime - Herbal Cleanse Tablets and Nighttime Recovery
 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Day 4 log

Got up early to run and started with a Fruit Punch SparkHydrate and 3 Catalyst
Ran 3.4 Miles at an 8:45/min pace
Followed the Run with a Pro20Took Probiotic Restore
Breakfast Orange Cream Meal Replacement Shake and 2 Omegaplex
Mid AM Snack - Banana
Lunch - Grilled Chicken Nuggets and a fruit cup from Chik-Fil-A
Mid Afternoon Snack - 3 Catalyst and a Mango Strawberry Spark and Almonds
Dinner - Steak, Spinach Salad and Corn followed by 2 Omegaplex
Before Bed I will take the Herbal Cleanse Tablets.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Day 3 Log

Stayed up very late last night watching the Rangers :(, which caused me to miss bootcamp this morning.  I got up and then fell asleep in the living room chair....must go to sleep earlier.
Started the Morning with a Mandarin Orange Spark
30 mins later I had the Fiber Drink
Approximately 45 minutes later I had a Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake and 2 Omegaplex
Mid AM Snack - Banana
Lunch - Busy Day on the nun so I had the NEW Orange Cream Meal Replacement Shake This is a limited time Holiday Product.  I was not sure if I would like it but it was GREAT!
Mid Afternoon Snack - 3 Catalyst and a Citrus Spark, I then had 1/2 of the NEW Gingerbread AdvoBar.  This is another great NEW Holiday Product.  It is a little off the plan but I had to try it.  AWESOME!!! I'll be ordering more of these.
Dinner - Steak, Spinach Salad and Corn followed by 2 Omegaplex
Before Bed I will take the Herbal Cleanse Tablets.
Looking forward to a good run in the morning!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Day 2 Log

Woke up at 5am.
Had a Pro 20 and 3 Catalyst and out the door to run.
Ran 2.84 miles in 25:46
Got home and had my SparkHydrate
6:30am - Fiber Drink
7:00am - Breakfast - Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake and 2 Omegaplex
Mid Morning Snack - Banana
Lunch at Ghengis Grill - Chicken, Green Beans, Squash, Zucchini, Egg, Roasted Tomato Sauce No Starch
Mid Afternoon Snack - Citrus Spark and 3 Catalyst - 30 mins later - Clementine Orange and Peanuts
Dinner - Italian Chicken with Tomatoes, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit - Strawberries, Grapes, Bananas
             2 Omegaplex
Bedtime - Herbal Cleanse Tablets

Monday, October 1, 2012

Day 1 Log

Woke up at 5:00am and had 3 Catalyst and my SparkHydrate - Fruit Punch Spark and Fruit Punch Rehydrate.

Great Bootcamp with my neighbors!  We ran a mile, had an ab party and did a strong series of exercises, jumping jacks, speed squats, pushups, burpees....

Started the morning with the Citrus Fiber Drink!  We figured it out.  Drink it with 4-5ozs of water like a shot and chase with a couple glasses of water!

Breakfast - Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake - 2 Omegaplex

Mid Morning Snack - Peanuts and Grapes - Water and more water!

Lunch - Crazy day on the run so to save money I had a Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake.

Mid-Afternoon Snack - 3 Catalyst followed by Mango Strawberry Spark and a bag of Peanuts

Dinner - Shana made her Italian Chicken - Love this recipe.  Message us if you want it.
              Frozen Green Beans
              Water
              Banana
              2 Omegaplex

Before Bedtime - herbal cleanse tablets

Great Day One!  The cleanse was needed.  The last few weeks I have been quite liberal with my eating choices.  Off to Day 2!!!!

Day 1 Weigh in and Measurements

After a weekend of Pizza and a catered dinner at Blue Mesa I weighed in this morning at 198.  That is up from 196 on Friday but I anticipate those 2 lbs will come off quick.


                       Jan 8, 2012      May 2, 2012     July 9, 2012       August 1, 2012       TODAY

Right Arm           17"                      14"                    14"                       14"                   14"
Shoulders            --                        45"                    44"                       44"                   44"
Chest                48.5"                   44.5"                43.75"                    42"                   42"
Waist                 48"                       43"                  42.5"                   41.5"                  39"
Hips                 45.5"                     41"                  40.25"                    40"                   40"  
Right Thigh     23.75"                   22.5"                  23"                       23"                   22"
Right Calf         16.5"                     16"                    16"                     15.5"               15.5"


Ready to hit my 60 lb goal.  I am aiming for 12 lbs and 10".  I love this challenge.  I am pumped up.  Let me know if you or someone you know are ready!

24 Day Challenge #4

Today is Day 1 of our 4th 24 Day Challenge.  Since we started I have lost 50 lbs and Shana has lost 25 lbs. We have made a huge change in our daily choices and we have developed new habits.  The 24 Day Challenge is a game changer.  In my mind it is not a diet but a change in how we operate.  It is superior nutrition and it teaches you the right way to eat.

I did not blog my 3rd challenge but I am going to blog this time.  My original goal was to lose 60 lbs.  I am almost there but the last 10 are a little more difficult than the first 50.  I am confident I will meet my goal.  With the help of my lovely wife and the support of my friends nothing will stop me.  And just for the record, if you think you can't get out and run or participate in a bootcamp, think again.  I started slowly doing Wi Fit just stepping and light workouts.  Now I can run 3-4 miles and participate in an AWESOME bootcamp 3 mornings per week.  If I can do it, YOU CAN TOO!!!!

Have a Great Day!