Day 7 - Cleanse Phase

Have you tried eating strawberries and pineapple.....DELICIOUS! If you need to satisfy a sweet toothe eat this....with protein of course :-)

We are getting closer! 10 days....you can do it. By now you have all proved to yourself that you can do this, continue to remind yourself why you signed up for this program.

Order your vitamins by noon TODAY so you will receive them in time to start taking them Monday. Here are direct links to the ingredients and information on the three packs:

Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS) Max 3 (if you just need a good vitamin blend this is for you, good for ages as young as 12)
Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS) Max E (emphasizes energy, for people who feel like they are always tired)
Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS) Max C (emphasizes appetite control, for people who tend to over eat)
*LEPTILean - emphasizes appetite control, combine with any of the 3 vitamin packs

*I am here to answer questions, please email me questions about the vitamin packs - charlie@trainwithcharlie.com

Morning - Take ProBiotic pills on an empty stomach 30 minutes before you eat (FIBER DRINK TOMORROW)

Evening before bed - Herbal Cleanse pack (Should be last Herbal Cleanse packet)

*Spark - in the morning in place of coffee and/or before exercise (and/or mid afternoon for energy)

*Catalyst - 3 capsules mid morning and mid afternoon (also before working out)

*Meal Replacement Shake - drink in place of a meal (try and eat 4-5 meals per day), you may also drink in place of breakfast.

“It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.”
-Zig Ziglar

Mike Belanger said...
I am doing this to lose weight, once and for good. I am motivated by family. I have lost before, but need to change life, not weight. Good bye pizza pie, hello broccoli!

Day 6 - Cleanse Phase

HARD BOILED EGGS - make a dozen and eat them through out the day. These are great with snacks to increase protein and healthy fats. Click here to read more about glucagon.

You have all done amazing, the 24 Day Challenge is proving early on to work and I am excited to see your results as we continue. Remember the keys to success on this program are:

-Post your food logs daily on the blog (and now include total calories - good websites are: caloriecount.com , livestrong.com , sparkpeople.com )
-Ask questions you may have on the blog
-Read the posts and comments daily on the blog
-Follow the nutrition instructions exactly as they are explained
-Follow the Advocare supplements exactly as they are prescribed (balance protein, carbs and fats at each meal and eat your basal metabolic rate - bodyweight x 10)
-Have fun with it, stay focused and keep coming to the meetings - remember our next meeting will be Tuesday at 7pm

Here are direct links to the ingredients and information on the three vitamin packs:

Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS) Max 3 (if you just need a good vitamin blend this is for you, good for ages as young as 12)
Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS) Max E (emphasizes energy, for people who feel like they are always tired)
Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS) Max C (emphasizes appetite control, for people who tend to over eat)
*LEPTILean - emphasizes appetite control, combine with any of the 3 vitamin packs

Read through the details and overview of each of these and decide which you feel is best for you. Then order them. Feel free to order more spark or meal replacement shakes if you are running low. If you would like to sign up for the 20% discount click here.

Morning - Take ProBiotic pills on an empty stomach 30 minutes before you eat

Evening before bed - Herbal Cleanse pack

*Spark - in the morning in place of coffee and/or before exercise (and/or mid afternoon for energy)

*Catalyst - 3 capsules mid morning and mid afternoon (also before working out)

*Meal Replacement Shake - drink in place of a meal (try and eat 4-5 meals per day), you may also drink in place of breakfast.

"I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it is, you can make it."
-Gale Sayers

Kathy said...
Why? To gain control of eating, reduce cravings and increase nutritional value of diet. The goal is to feel better and to have more energy.

Day 5 - Cleanse Phase

This is what I eat for breakfast everyday....delicious! (5 eggs (2 yolks), 1 sweet potato and 1/2 small avocado or 1/4 large avocado)

WE HAVE A MEETING TONIGHT AT 7PM. You do not want to miss this meeting, attending the weekly meetings are a critical part of your success. We will start at 7pm sharp!

Remember to read the comments, look at the feedback I write for other people because it might also be something you need to do.

Morning - Take ProBiotic pills on an empty stomach 30 minutes before you eat

Evening before bed - Herbal Cleanse pack

*Spark - in the morning in place of coffee and/or before exercise (and/or mid afternoon for energy)

*Catalyst - 3 capsules mid morning and mid afternoon (also before working out)

*Meal Replacement Shake - drink in place of a meal (try and eat 4-5 meals per day), you may also drink in place of breakfast.

"Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what you have a burning desire to achieve.”
-Wilfred Peterson

Elizabeth said...
I am doing this program to get in shape for my wedding as well as trying to change all of my eating habits.

Day 4 - Cleanse Phase

Here's a little concauction I made up when I was a kid and it is actually easy to make and "cleanse friendly". You have to have a taste for this because it is weird to some people, but I love it! This is diced tomatoes, fresh squeezed lime juice and a little bit of salt. You can eat it with chicken or fish, kind of like a salad. Let me know if you try it out! (add some cilantro, jalepenos and diced onions to make a fresh pico)

I hope you all survived the weekend, thank you to those of you who posted and looked at the blog through out the weekend. Let's get this week started off right, you all made it through the hardest part of the cleanse - the 1st weekend. Get through this week and you are almost there!

Remember that tomorrow, Tuesday, we have our meeting at 7pm, you do not want to miss it. I will be going over new information and a new assignment for the cleanse.

Morning - Take ProBiotic pills on an empty stomach 30 minutes before you eat (NO FIBER TODAY)

Evening before bed - Herbal Cleanse pack

*Spark - in the morning in place of coffee and/or before exercise (and/or mid afternoon for energy)

*Catalyst - 3 capsules mid morning and mid afternoon (also before working out)

*Meal Replacement Shake - drink in place of a meal (try and eat 4-5 meals per day), you may also drink in place of breakfast.

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body," (1 Cor. 6:19-20).

Eric said...
I would like to learn how to eat properly so that I can trim up and then stay lean after the program is done.

Day 3 - Cleanse Phase

If you haven't been eating asparagus you are missing out!

I am seeing a lot of posts and that is GREAT! Remember that a determining factor of how successful you are on this 24 day challenge is how often you look at this blog and whether or not you post what you eat. Keep it up everyone!

Today is Sunday, if you wish to start the week off right tomorrow then you must commit time today planning out what you intend to eat this week. I recommend you all do some shopping, cooking and planning. Just like the video I posted with Marcos and Will, pack up your food in ready to go containers. Most of you have very demanding schedules and will be extremely busy once the alarm goes off Monday morning so take advantage of today and plan out your week. If you do this post it on the blog and let us all know!

Morning - Fiber Drink with Breakfast (NO FIBER DRINK TOMORROW)

Evening before bed - Herbal Cleanse pack

*Spark - in the morning in place of coffee and/or before exercise (and/or mid afternoon for energy)

*Catalyst - 3 capsules mid morning and mid afternoon (also before working out)

*Meal Replacement Shake - drink in place of a meal (try and eat 4-5 meals per day), you may also drink in place of breakfast.

"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like and do what you'd druther not."
-Mark Twain

Kandis said...
I am doing this program to learn how to eat more healthy. I have a major addiction to sweets, so my main goal is to get through this challenge without cheating!

Day 2 - Cleanse Phase

Sweet potatoes or yams are awesome, bake them for about an hour at 450 degrees and enjoy!

The true test is here - the weekend! Cheating is NOT AN OPTION, you WILL be successful on this 24 day challenge. Remember to resist temptation and have healthy foods available. If you get hungry and are tempted for junk then go for a walk or a run, just move, do anything to get your mind off of that craving.

Make sure you post your food journals for yesterday on yesterdays post, check the comment link for answered questions and recipe ideas. Aim to eat every 3-4 hours and eat enough.

Instructions on Advocare Products

Morning - Fiber Drink with Breakfast

Evening before bed - Herbal Cleanse pack

*Spark - in the morning in place of coffee and/or before exercise (and/or mid afternoon for energy)

*Catalyst - 3 capsules mid morning and mid afternoon (also before working out)

*Meal Replacement Shake - drink in place of a meal (try and eat 4-5 meals per day), you may also drink in place of breakfast.

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments."
-Jim Rohn

Alex said...
I was very active all throughout high school (I played volleyball for 8 years), and after getting hurt my senior year my activity level definitely was not the same. I came into college 10 pounds lighter than I am now, and I want to get back down to that! I hope to lose weight, eat better, and not cheat for the next 24 days!

Day 1 - Cleanse Phase

This is the way I marinate my chicken, I grill an entire tray at a time so it lasts me 4-5 days. I marinate it with onion powder, pepper, garlic and olive oil.

Be sure to show your name on the post so I know who it is posting. Check back to this blog frequently to see what others post and to read the answers I post along with other comments that are made.

You can do this! Post any questions and your food journals. If you have a good recipe post it and share it with the group.

Instructions on Advocare -

Morning - Fiber Drink with Breakfast.....YUMMY!

Evening before bed - Herbal Cleanse pack

*Spark - in the morning in place of coffee and/or before exercise.....it's also great mid afternoon if you feel tired

*Catalyst - 3 capsules mid morning and mid afternoon (also before exercise)

*Meal Replacement Shake - drink in place of a meal (try and eat 5 meals per day), you may also drink in place of breakfast.

"Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true."
-Leon J. Suenes

Lamanda said...
I am doing this program to lose weight and to change my eating habits. My goal is to lose 15 pounds and complete the entire 24 days without cheating.

The calm before the storm....

Today is the day before "Day 1" of the cleanse, you should all be going to the grocery store and getting mentally prepared for the next 10 days. This does not mean go to your favorite restaurant tonight and chow down :-)

Click Here to visit the TWC Nutrition Facebook Page and "Like" it. This is a great way to visit with old 24 Day Challenge participants and get new recipes and interesting nutrition articles.

When you get your products today immediately open the "Herbal Cleanse" box and look over the instructions. I also would encourage you to research the Advocare products online. Click on the product you would like to learn more about:

Herbal Cleanse
Catalyst
Spark
Meal Replacement Shake

Most of you already posted on the blog yesterday, but if you do not know how to post on this blog here are instructions:

-click on the bottom of the post where it says "0 comments" or "comments"
-type in the box
-click on the drop down tab that reads "comment as"
-select "Name/URL"
-type in your first and last name
-click continue
-click "post comment"

Here is what I want you to post everyday:

*Your daily assignment is to post what you eat everyday
*Post at the end of each what you ate or post at the beginning of the day what you "plan" to eat (do not do both, if you post at the beginning of the day what you plan to eat I am assumming you will eat that)
*Post on the actual day that you ate, do not post Friday's food journal on Saturdays post
*Post on the weekends, it takes 5 minutes....do not be a slacker! It will hold you accountable!
*Here is an example of how to post:
Breakfast - 2 eggs, 1 raw bell pepper, 1/2 banana
Snack - Advocare Meal Replacement Shake
Lunch - 8 oz grilled chicken, 2 cups baby carrots, 1/2 avocado
Snack - Meal Replacement Shake
Dinner - 8 oz baked salmon, salad with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cups green beans


Remember to ask all questions on the blog. I will address posts and questions at different times through out the day so check back frequently. Here is a MUST see one minute video before beginning this 24 day journey...

Grocery List

Two of the trainers on our team, Will and Marcos, made this video to show you how simple it is to prepare a weeks worth of meals in just a couple hours for less than $100 bucks! Watch this video!

Here is a sample grocery list of what I would suggest you purchase in preparation for the next 10 days:

-boneless, skinless chicken breast (not seasoned)
-salmon (not seasoned)
-ground turkey
-eggs
-raw broccoli
-bell peppers
-zucchini
-squash
-baby carrots
-baby spinach
-salad
-onions
-cilantro
-limes
-lemons
-avocado
-tomatoes
-natural herbs for seasoning (such as basil and rosemary)
-apples
-oranges
-berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
-raw nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts)
-natural almond butter
-olive oil pam

Get Ready!!

I am really excited to get this group started, we have several people participating so it should be a very interactive blog. Just a few things to remember:

-Attend all of the Tuesday night meetings
-Post on the blog daily
-Take the products as directed
-Follow the instructions Charlie gives at each meeting

If you have not ordered your Cleanse products click here to order.

Here is what I want you to post everyday:

*Your daily assignment is to post what you eat everyday
*Post at the end of each what you ate or post at the beginning of the day what you "plan" to eat
*Post on the actual day that you ate, do not post Friday's food journal on Saturdays post
*Post on the weekends, it takes 5 minutes....do not be a slacker! It will hold you accountable!
*Here is an example of how to post:
Breakfast - 2 eggs, 1 raw bell pepper, 1/2 banana
Snack - Advocare Meal Replacement Shake
Lunch - 8 oz grilled chicken, 2 cups baby carrots, 1/2 avocado
Snack - Meal Replacement Shake
Dinner - 8 oz baked salmon, salad with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cups green beans


It is EXTREMELY important that you participate and post on this blog. You should also check it frequently and read the "comments" because you can see what others are posting and what questions they are asking. All questions will be answered on the blog. There will be a daily post at 5am, so you can start posting your journals or viewing others questions and comments. I hope you are all ready for this 24 Day journey, you will be the determination of your success. STAY INVOLVED with the group and ATTEND the meetings, it will make your likelihood of seeing the results you want go up tremendously!

*A sample Grocery list will be posted at 5pm today so you can use it to go shopping

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.
- Carol Burnett