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Looking for the great products from AdvoCare? Perhaps you have a friend or family member who has experienced incredible weight loss or quit smoking or gotten into better shape?

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AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge

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The 24 Day Challenge is a revolutionary program to help individuals lean out and tone up. If your goal is to preserve lean muscle and burn body fat, this simple program is for you.
The program features the use of AdvoCare products, world class nutritional product lines.
AdvoCare features:

Industry leading science in every formulation
Sports Advisory Council
World class athletic endorsemers (unpaid)
Amazing testimonies from around the country
100 % Satisfaction Guarantee

Dr. Oz Recommends AdvoCare OmegaPlex!!

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Dr. Oz Recommends Advocare Omega Plex For Omega 3 Supplementation

As I’m sure you know, I’m a big proponent of Advocare products. Supplementation is something I take pretty serious and don’t make recommendations lightly.
As someone who’s been in the fitness and wellness industry for over twenty years, I’ve been pitched countless times on promoting a company’s nutritional products.
There’s not very many I’ve made the decision to put my personal stamp of approval on, but Advocare is certainly at the top of my list of recommended supplements. I’ve been a distributor for some time now but it literally took me about six months of research and testing the products myself before I decided to endorse.
I can tell you with confidence that Advocare products are some of the most rigorously tested nutrition products on the market. They’ve got more independent studies than any other nutritional product line I’ve seen by far. The bottom line is they’re safe, effective, and very high quality.
Dr. Oz recently posted an article entitled “A Smart Guide to Buying Supplements.” In his article he cites Advocare Omega-Plex as one of the omega-3 products that passed ConsumerLabs.com tests.

Read more of his review below:

* Don’t be fooled by the amount of “fish oil” on the front of the label. Instead, look for the amounts of EPA and DHA listed on the back of the bottle.
* You’ll need at least 500 mg per dose of the omega-3s EPA and DHA. You’ll need a higher daily amount to treat some conditions; to avoid having to take too many softgels, pick a liquid or a product with a higher concentration of omega-3s.
* Look out for oils that have gone rancid (this is hard to tell before you buy) or will go rancid (near their “best by” date). If you choose a bottled oil, use it up within two to three weeks of opening and always close tight and refrigerate.
* You don’t have to pay a lot. There are good omega-3 oil supplements on the market for as little 5 or 6 cents per 500 mg of omega-3.
* Of the products tested, Life Extension’s Super Omega and AdvoCare Omegaplex Omega-3s are among those that passed ConsumerLab.com’s tests.

Click on the link above to read more of his article. If you’re interested in Advocare products I’d be grateful to have you shop from my distributor website. Learn more about Advocare nutritional supplements which are listed on my product pages.

Supplement Use During Pregnancy

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In the United States there is a nationwide campaign to promote health and disease prevention called "Healthy People 2010" and the health of mothers and their infants is a priority to be addressed in this campaign.

During pregnancy, the developing baby gets "dibs" on all the nutrients it requires so it becomes critically important the mom-to-be is getting all the nutritional requirements to support fetal development and growth as well as her own body's requirements to support maternal tissues (i.e. placenta and breast), metabolism and reproduction changes.

In the National Diet and Nutrition Survey that was reported in 2005, it found over 80% of women failed to achieve even the Reference Nutrient Intake (which has replaced the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)) of folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, or antioxidants from their daily diet. Hence, the use of supplements is highly recommended during pregnancy to meet all the nutritional requirements for mom and baby!

There are many vitamins and minerals that are important to supplement during pregnancy including: folic acid, B vitamins, vitamin A, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc. In a healthy diet vitamins and minerals work synergistically so the mimic the ideal healthy diet, it is recommended to use supplement with a balanced combination of vitamins and minerals and omega-3 fatty acids rather than trying to just take a few separate ones.
Similar to the "foundation" we discussed last month, implementing or continuing to take "The Core Three" including CorePlex with iron; OmegaPlex; and Calcium Plus during pregnancy is a good place to start. CorePlex with iron with provide a well-balanced vitamin/mineral supplement during pregnancy and continue with three tablets once daily, or as recommended by your physician.
OmegaPlex is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that has optimal bioavailability (absorption). During pregnancy the requirement for omega-3 fatty acids dramatically increase, especially during the third trimester. Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in the development of fetal brain, eyes, and cognitive ability. Helland and colleagues conducted long term study that found that women that had omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy had children improved intelligence which was evident as early as age four years old! Initially pregnant mom's can start with two OmegaPlex capsules twice daily but by third trimester increasing to two OmegaPlex capsules three times a day is recommended.

Every pregnant mom will quickly notice the increase energy expenditures during pregnancy too. As fetus develops, energy requirements continue to increase each trimester and many find it difficult to make health food choices to keep up with the increased calorie requirements. For many, it's the first time they have been told
"you need to eat more"!

However, caution you don't want to eat "empty calories" such as foods high in fat and sugars. AdvoCare Meal Replacement shakes offer a well balanced snack during pregnancy (Please NOTE: not be used as a meal replacement during pregnancy - also should not be considered "snack" outside of pregnancy!) The recently introduced "Double Chocolate Bars" or Breakfast Bars, or Fruit and Fiber bars are also good sources of the extra calories and great sources of protein and fiber too!

Constipation is very common during pregnancy because hormonal changes that weaken the smooth muscles of the bowel making it more difficult for passage of food. Increasing fiber intake with the AdvoCare Fruit & Fiber Bars or AdvoCare Fiber Drink can help alleviate symptoms of constipation.

Healthy nutrition is always important but ever so more critical during the delicate time of pregnancy when vitamin and mineral deficiencies can directly impact the development of the growing fetus. It is great if women can prepare and start increasing supplementation for three to four months prior to pregnancy or at minimum initiating immediately when pregnancy is discovered then continuing through lactation phase before resuming previous supplement regimens!

References:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy People 2010. 2nd Ed with Understand and Improving Health and Objectives for Improving Health. 2 vols. Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2000.
Hoare J, Henderson L, Bates CJ, et al. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey: adults aged 19-64 years. Volume 5: summary report. London: HMSO; 2005.
San Giovanni JP, Berkey CS, Dwyer JT, Colditz GA. Dietary essential fatty acids, and visual resolution acuity in healthy full term infants" A systematic review. Early Human Development, 2000;57:165-168.

The Creative Use of Coffeecino

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THE CREATIVE USE OF COFFECCINO
We are pleased to report that the sales of Coffeccino have increased 50% since the release at the end of July 2006 of the improved formula and flavor. The new gourmet flavor, creamy texture and other formula changes have resulted in an excellent and very versatile product.

Most consumers use Coffeccino following the directions on the package, blending it with six ounces of hot or cold water. Some individuals add ice to make a frappe.

There are a number of other creative ways to use Coffeccino and to meet one's taste and texture expectations. The package directions suggest using milk. One can either replace all or part of the water (hot or cold) with milk, which can range from skim milk to whole milk, depending on the extent to which one wants a creamier, milky taste and texture.

Some individuals may desire a stronger coffee flavor, and this can be easily accomplished by replacing all or part of the water with caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee. Instant coffee could also be added.

For the more adventurous, Coffeccino can be added to Chocolate or Vanilla Meal Replacement Shakes or Muscle Gain. The addition of Coffeccino to the Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake or Chocolate Muscle Gain results in an excellent mocha flavored product. For individuals not concerned with the number of calories, whipping cream can be added to Coffeccino, or Coffeccino can be incorporated into a chocolate or vanilla milk shake. Other creative uses include the addition of Coffeccino to a chocolate cake or brownie mix.

Again, Coffeccino is an extremely versatile product, and the number of ways in which it can be used is almost endless. Be creative, and don't be afraid to experiment. What new, exciting, and delicious recipes involving the use of Coffeccino can you develop? Please let us know!

Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease

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Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that has immunologic, environmental and genetic components. It is one of the most common immune-mediated disorders characterized by a response to ingested wheat gluten and related proteins from rye and barley, leading to inflammation and damage to the intestinal lining (mucosa). The incidence of celiac disease in the United States is believed to be about 1% of the population. Characteristic symptoms include diarrhea, chronic malabsorption, anemia, occasional constipation, abdominal cramps, gas and bloating. However, not all individuals suffer from abdominal distress. Some individuals may experience fatigue, headache, neurological problems, distress, infertility, weakness and skin conditions such as dermatitis herpetiformis.
The eight food allergens that account for 90% of known food allergies include milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat (gluten) and soy beans. Gluten intolerance disorders bear the names celiac disease, sprue, and gluten enteropathy. The incidence of gluten intolerance is much greater than 1% in conjunction with diabetes, neurological disorders, skin diseases, digestive disorders including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), joint disorders, infertility, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Individuals with gluten intolerance have required an average of 9 years from the onset of symptoms until a firm diagnosis was obtained. This has been due in part to the lack of sensitive and rapid immunologic assays for gluten proteins. Recently developed immunologic assays are becoming more available, and health care providers are slowly learning to recognize that gluten intolerance is widespread and much more common than had been previously recognized. A recent study suggests that over ¼th of the population in the United States is gluten sensitive based on immunologic assays, while approximately 1% may have progressed to a serious symptomatic disease state.
The treatment for gluten intolerance–related conditions is a gluten-free diet, and if one wishes to remain symptom free, the gluten free diet must be maintained for life. Gluten is a mixture of several proteins found primarily in wheat, barley and rye. Oats contain a related protein that the vast majority of individuals with gluten sensitivity can tolerate. However, oats are frequently milled using the same equipment for wheat, barley and rye, and may therefore be contaminated with these grains. As a consequence, it may be prudent to avoid oat-based products.
One should avoid any ingredient derived from wheat, barley and rye including such ingredients as malted barley, hydrolyzed proteins from these grains, filler flour, graham flour, barley extract, hydrolyzed wheat starch, wheat bran and germ, wheat protein, wheat-derived amino acids, oat extract, oat flour and vegetable starch. Products such as soy and Brewers yeast should also be avoided because they may contain extracts from wheat, barley or rye.
Unfortunately, gluten is used in the manufacture of virtually all packaged, canned and boxed processed foods to improve palatability and texture. Gluten is in essence a glue that may hold products together. Common processed foods that contain hidden gluten include breads, cereals, cookies and cakes, flavored potato chips, frozen dinners, pastas, pies, sauces and gravies, some salad dressings, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, dried and canned soups, barbecue sauce, breaded meats (fish, chicken, shrimp, steak, etc.), crackers, and cous cous.
Frequently, symptoms can be relieved in gluten-sensitive individuals by going gluten-free for two weeks. However, in severe cases, a longer period of time may be required. Some individuals may have a concurrent sensitivity to other proteins in addition to gluten, as for example, casein and whey found in milk-derived products, tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplant, peppers, tobacco, peanuts and soy.
Flour substitutes that can be used in lieu of gluten-containing flours include corn flour and corn meal, almond flour and almond meal, buckwheat (soba) flour and groats, flax seed flour, millet, fava bean flour, besan (chickpea or garbanzo bean) flour, potato flour, quinoa, rice and rice flour, sorghum (milo), soy flour, tapioca flour, teff and amaranth flour.
AdvoCare products are not produced at certified gluten-free manufacturing facilities. Therefore, we do not certify any AdvoCare products as gluten-free. Individuals who have celiac disease and are gluten-intolerant are advised to consult their healthcare providers regarding AdvoCare products that may be suitable for their use.

AdvoCare Quit Smoking Plan

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ADVOCARE – QUIT SMOKING PLAN

If your desire is to quit smoking without gaining weight,

AdvoCare is your solution!

Step 1: CLEANSE – 10 Days

A-Supreme – first thing in the morning

Spark – early morning and mid afternoon

Herbal Cleanse – as directed with suggested eating plan

Meal Replacement Shake – mid morning

(1) Bright Mood (with a full glass of water) – every time you want a cigarette

Rehydrate – throughout the day to flush through the toxins

Step 2: CREATE MOMENTUM- 14 Days

A-Supreme – first thing in the morning

MNS Max Appetite Control or MNS Max Energy

(3) Catalyst twice/day – with each color pack from MNS

Fiber Drink – followed by a full 8 ounces of pure water

Meal Replacement Shake – early morning (within 30 minutes of first MNS pack)

Spark – early morning and mid afternoon

(1) Bright Mood (with a full glass of water) – every time you want a cigarette

Rehydrate – throughout the day to flush through the toxins

AdvoCare bars for snacks – optional

Step 3: CUSTOMIZE to MAINTAIN MOMENTUM

ASupreme – first think in the morning

MNS Max Appetite Control, MNS Max Energy or MNS Basic

(3) Catalyst twice/day – with each color pack from MNS

Meal Replacement Shake – early morning (within 30 minutes of first MNS pack)

Spark – as needed (options = Chaiccino, Coffecino)

(1) Bright Mood (with a full glass of water) - every time you want a cigarette

FiboTrim – 20-30 minutes before lunch and dinner

CarbEase – with lunch and dinner

AdvoCare bars for snacks – optional

Step 4: REPEAT STEP 1

Herbal Cleanse, Spark, Meal Replacement Shake in 60 days.

Continue with Bright Mood as needed for cigarette cravings.

As the nicotine decreases, cravings increase …

Bright Mood & MNS nutrition supplements will curb those cravings for sweets and junk food.

Remember that a minimum of 100 ounces of water a day is essential and protein intake every 3 hours keeps your metabolism burning and working FOR you!

Controlling Blood Sugar

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Controlling Blood Sugar
Proper control of blood sugar can make a huge difference in controlling your body weight, mental focus and long-term health. The body digests carbohydrates and dietary sugars into small molecules, typically glucose, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream and sent to body tissues such as brain, muscle and internal organs as a fuel source. Excess blood glucose is stored in the liver and muscle as glycogen, and once the glycogen stores are full, any further excess glucose is converted into fat and stored that way.

To balance the effect of glucose absorption, the body produces insulin, which helps process the blood glucose and clears it from the blood. A rapid rise in blood glucose can stress the body’s regulatory systems, which may lead to disruption of the insulin system and cause significant harm.

Refined carbohydrates (e.g., white bread, white rice, white potatoes and white sugar) may cause the blood sugar to rise too quickly and for too long. These foods are said to have a “high glycemic index.” In contrast, unrefined (complex) carbohydrates (e.g., whole wheat bread, brown rice) and naturally occurring sugars consumed in fruits and vegetables provide a gentle, sustained release of glucose into the blood and have a “low glycemic index."

Wise dietary choices on a consistent basis are your best approach to balancing blood sugar. But let’s face it – most of us don’t make the best food choices all of the time. Recent discoveries in carbohydrate digestion and metabolism have enabled us to formulate dietary supplements that may aid with blood sugar regulation.

Consuming thick (viscous) gummy fiber prior to a meal helps slow the digestion and absorption of blood sugar (International Journal of Obesity 25:307-15, 2001), effectively reducing the glycemic index. Guar gum, a key ingredient in Fibo-Trim™ supplement, is a great example of a viscous fiber that may help achieve this result.

Natural extracts from bean and hibiscus contain ingredients that help to block the intestinal digestion and absorption of glucose, which may also help to reduce blood glucose (Medical Hypotheses 58:28-33, 2002). Carb-Ease™ supplement contains a full complement of carbohydrate digestion inhibitors.* Exciting new research from my laboratory suggests the benefits of Carb-Ease supplement. Take Carb-Ease supplement right before a meal, so that the ingredients are present in the intestine when carbohydrates and sugars are consumed.
Take control of your blood sugar through regular exercise, wise dietary choices and use of high-quality, scientifically formulated supplements.* You will feel and look better, and your long-term health is likely to benefit.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Compare Diet Plans

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It is no secret that Americans are fat--and getting fatter by the burger. Nearly one-third of U.S. adults are overweight, and another third are technically obese, as defined by a body-mass index of more than 30. And Americans aren't happy about it. Last year, we spent an estimated $46 billion on diet products and self-help books.

Much of that money is wasted. Indeed, a government review found that two-thirds of American dieters regained all the weight they had lost within a year, and 97% had gained it all back within five years. And following these regimes is significantly more expensive than the tried and true technique of eating less and exercising more.

How much more? To find out, we examined weekly menus--culled from official publications or company representatives--from ten of the most popular diets on the market: Atkins, Jenny Craig, Ornish, NutriSystem, Slim Fast, South Beach, Subway, Sugar Busters!, Weight Watchers and Zone.

The median diet worked out to a costly $85.79 a week--that's 50% more than the $54.44 the average single American spends on food. Our price calculations for the foods on each menu were done on a per-serving basis. Prices came from New York City-based online grocer Fresh Direct and were adjusted to the national average to control for any price differential.

Diet	Total Price of Weekly Food Menu* **	Percent Over National Average
Jenny Craig	$137.65	152.8%
NutriSystem	113.52	108.5
Atkins	100.52	84.6
Weight Watchers	96.64	77.5
Zone	92.84	70.5
Ornish	78.74	44.6
South Beach	78.61	44.4
Slim Fast	77.73	42.8
Sugar Busters!	69.62	27.9
Subway	68.60	26.0
Median	85.79	57.6
Sources: Forbes, Fresh Direct, Amazon, Bureau of Labor Statistics * Adjusted for NYC prices ** Includes the cost of associated book, if applicable, and any membership fees associated with the diet, averaged over a six-month period.

$60.67/week*

AdvoCare doesn’t just thank you, they will pay you!

* Value based on 40% discount available to AdvoCare members using products in 90 Day ShakeDown Best Program.

· MNS Supplements

· Thermo-Plus

· Meal Replacement Drink

· Muscle Gain

· SPARK Energy Drink

· Catalyst

Jenny Craig dieters were the hardest hit. A week's worth of food, which included both Jenny Craig-supplied meals and supplemental snacks, cost $137.65. Jared Fogle's informal--but, for him, effective--Subway Sandwich Diet was the least expensive of the bunch at $68.60 a week. The Sugar Busters! Diet came in a close second, with its weekly menu costing $69.62.

Does it really cost more to eat healthfully?

It doesn't have to, according to Dr. Pamela Peeke, a Pew Foundation scholar in nutrition and metabolism, "as long as you keep it simple." A typical, unfussy Sugar Busters! dinner of baked turkey breast with vegetables and a sweet potato on the side worked out to a mere $3.24. By contrast, one Ornish dinner had a shopping list 28 items long--and that's not counting herbs, spices or condiments. And an Atkins lobster salad lunch recipe called for one-quarter pound of lobster tail meat at $25.99 a pound.

"How many people know what orange roughy is? Give me a break," Dr. Peeke grumbles. "Give me a skinless, boneless chicken breast and call it a day."

And despite the extra cost, most diets currently on the market are not effective. "Let's face it," says Dr. Stephen Gullo, a New York City doctor and author of The Thin Commandments Diet, "this is the only growth industry in the United States where most of the customers fail."

"The very existence of the diet industry is proof of its ineffectiveness. If there were one safe, effective way to lose weight, then the others would be out of business," says Marilyn Wann, author of Fat! So?

According to Ernst Schaefer, a professor at Tufts University, "The fundamental misconception about diets is that most people are looking for a magic bullet." He--and many other nutritionists--claim that the most effective way of losing weight is to restrict caloric intake, and the most effective way to maintain the loss is through regular exercise.

Marian Nestle, professor of nutrition at New York University, agrees. "Eat less, move more," she suggests.

BENEFITS

· World-Class Scientific & Medical Advisory Board

· Educated Advisors to guide you to success

· Low Fat

· High Protein

· Well Balanced Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat Profile (C:P:F:)

· No Counting Points

· Provides feeling of fullness and satisfaction

· Great Energy

· Great Taste

· Positive sense of well-being

· Highly cost-effective exchange program

· Lifestyle program to alleviate weight loss/weight gain roller coaster

ADVOCARE WILL PAY YOU FOR REFERRALS, NOT JUST THANK YOU FOR REFERRALS!

www.We-Build-Champions.net ~ Shannan Hearne ~ AdvoCare

Exceptional Nutrition for Expecting Moms

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Nutrition can have a huge impact on the growth and development of children. Great nutrition for children starts in the womb. Nutrients must travel from the mother to the developing baby, and the supply (or lack) of nutrients can have a life-long impact on the health and well-being of children.

For the past 25 years, my colleagues and I at the University of California, Davis have studied the relationship between nutrition and development. Exciting new discoveries linking good nutrition to improved fetal growth and development helps result in better pregnancies and may boost child health and potentially even their intelligence.

A recent study compared the mental processing of four-year-olds whose mothers had taken either a corn oil (placebo) supplement or a mixed omega-3 fatty acid supplement (about 2,000 mg/day of a mixture of DHA and EPA) during the second half of pregnancy and the first three months of breast-feeding. Children of mothers who took the omega-3 supplement scored significantly higher on the intelligence test than those who took the corn oil (Pediatrics 111:e39-44, 2001). These exciting results must be repeated in order to better verify the findings, but the message is clear – good nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding can make a huge difference on the health and functioning of children.

Of course, nothing replaces a well-balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and plenty of fluid. But let’s face it – most of us don’t eat that well, so high quality, scientifically based dietary supplements may help “fill in the gaps.”

In our laboratory, we study the role of zinc, an essential trace element, and its role in normal and abnormal embryo and fetal development. Research has shown that low dietary zinc intake (a “gap” in the diet) can cause serious birth defects, which can be prevented with dietary zinc supplementation (Journal of Nutrition 133:1597-1605, 2003). But it’s not just zinc that you need. A full complement of nutrients, including zinc, iron, B-vitamins and antioxidants are essential during pregnancy. Well-balanced nutrition supplements designed from the latest research are an important part of a comprehensive and healthy lifestyle during pregnancy.

According to Dr. Sid Stohs, Senior Vice President for Research & Development, ADVOCARE’s OmegaPlex® is a truly outstanding source of the omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA which are essential for brain development as well as development of our immune and cardiovascular systems. OmegaPlex meets the highest standards for safety, purity, potency and freshness. Flaxseed oil is a good source of a-linoleic acid (ALA), another omega-3 fatty acid. However, in order for the body to utilize ALA, it must first be converted to EPA and DHA, the forms present in OmegaPlex. The body only converts 10 percent ALA into EPA and DHA, and therefore, 10 times more ALA must be consumed than the omega-3 fatty acids present in OmegaPlex. OmegaPlex contains the right omega-3 fatty acids in the right proportions.

Healthy Parents Lead to Healthy Kids

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Healthy Parents Lead to Healthy Kids

We all know that we need to eat right to be healthy, but sometimes it isn’t easy! Adults need to be good examples for their children when it comes to eating smart. Let ADVOCARE Meal Replacement Shakes and Bars come to the rescue.

Start with making a quick Trim Berry Meal Replacement Shake (220 calories, 24g protein, 3g fat, 24g carbohydrates with 12g sugar) compared to a small strawberry shake from the local fast food restaurant (410 calories, 7g protein, 13g fat, 64g carbohydrates with 63g sugar). The added protein concentrate in ADVOCARE’s Trim Meal Replacement Shake and lower carbohydrate and sugar content make this a healthy snack, breakfast alternative or meal-on-the-run.

For those wanting quick energy and thirst quenching refreshment from a beverage, ADVOCARE Meal Replacement Shakes offer a great nutrition benefit over high sugar fruit drinks that have 80-120 calories, 0 protein, 0 fat, 14-30g carbohydrates with 14-30g sugar per eight ounces.

What better way to start the day than with an ADVOCARE Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bar (200 calories, 15g protein, 6g fat, 22g carbohydrates with 10g sugar) instead of letting children eat the cereal bars that they see on the supermarket shelf (160 calories, 2g protein, 4g fat, 31g carbohydrates with 14g sugar).

The ADVOCARE Meal Replacement Bar is another great meal alternative (230 calories, 17g protein, 6g fat, 30g carbohydrates with 4g sugar) compared to the packaged lunchable choices in the supermarket (440 calories, 16g protein, 18g fat, 54g carbohydrates with 38g sugar). Is it any wonder why American children are overweight when you compare the nutrition in these quick meals! If the kids want spaghetti rings and meatballs (220 calories, 8g protein, 8g fat, 29g carbohydrates with 8g sugar) for a fast lunch, just remind them that the extra protein and lower sugar in an ADVOCARE Meal Replacement Bar gives them a nutritional edge over their friends.

Cool, refreshing snacks are very important for active young people. Try this fast and easy way to provide increased energy with focus to your active youngsters.*

SPARK JIGGLERS

1 package (3 ounces) grape flavored gelatin **
1 cup boiling water
3 packages Grape SPARK

Pour gelatin package into bowl. Add boiling water. Stir at least two minutes to completely dissolve gelatin. Add KickStart SPARK packages. Stir well to dissolve. Pour into 8-inch square pan. Refrigerate at least three hours until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares. Lift from pan with a knife and eat. Makes 49 squares. One serving = 12 squares.
Note : A variety of gelatin flavors can be matched to the many flavors of KickStart SPARK.
** Sugar-free gelatin flavors (0.3 ounce package) can be substituted

Get your AdvoCare products at http://www.AdvoCare.com/05063233

Fitness Facts You Should Know

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Fitness Facts You Should Know

Fitness Fact 1. Studies have suggested that walking at a brisk pace for three or more hours a week can reduce your risk for coronary heart disease by 65 percent.

Fitness Fact 2. About 25 percent of American adults — and an even greater percentage of women — are sedentary. After age 44, upwards of 30 percent of women are sedentary, and by age 65, the proportion increases to almost 35 percent. By the time they reach age 75, about 50 percent of all women are sedentary.
Fitness Fact 3. Only about 22 percent of American adults engage in regular, sustained physical activity for at least 30 minutes five times a week, and only 15 percent exercise both regularly and vigorously.
Fitness Fact 4. No matter how poor your current level of fitness, you can start an exercise routine and become fitter and healthier. Even 90-year-old women who use walkers have been shown in studies to benefit from light weight training.
Fitness Fact 5. Simply adding movement into your daily routine can increase your level of fitness. For example, if you park in the last row of the parking lot and walk briskly five minutes each way between your office and your car, walk up and down the stairs at your office during your 10-minute afternoon coffee break, and walk the dog for 10 minutes when you get home, you've racked up 30 minutes of exercise for the day.
Fitness Fact 6. Women with heart disease or arthritis actually experience improved daily function from involvement in various modes of physical activity.
Fitness Fact 7. Fitness consists of four components: your body's ability to use oxygen as a source of energy, which translates into cardiovascular fitness; muscular strength and endurance; flexibility; and body composition.
Fitness Fact 8. To address all the components of fitness, an exercise program needs to include aerobic exercise, which is continuous repetitive movement of large muscle groups that raises your heart rate; weight lifting or strength training; and flexibility exercises or stretching.
Fitness Fact 9. Walking at a brisk pace (a 15-minute mile or 4 mph) burns almost as many calories as jogging for the same distance. The benefit of jogging is that it takes less time to cover the same distance and it benefits the bones; however, it may be too strenuous for some.
Fitness Fact 10. It takes about 12 weeks after starting an exercise program to see measurable changes in your body. However, before 12 weeks, you will notice an increase in your strength and endurance.
Copyright 2003 National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc.
www.We-Build-Champions.net ~ Shannan Hearne ~ AdvoCare

3 Day Fitness

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When it comes to fitness, most health experts believe that a well-rounded schedule should include strength training, cardio and flexibility workouts. But when our lives are already packed with work, family and social obligations how are we to find the time for fitness, too?

Fortunately, you don't have to spend hours in the gym to increase your fitness levels and boost your overall health. In fact, you can create a well-rounded exercise schedule by working out just three days a week for an hour each time. Although you'll never be a competitive athlete on this schedule, it is enough to keep your heart and body healthy.

Here are the three components of your workouts:

Cardio: This should involve any type of exercise that gets your blood pumping and boosts your heart rate. Good choices include walking, running, cycling, rowing, elliptical machines, step aerobics and jumping rope. You can also try cardio exercise DVDs.

Strength Training: This includes weight lifting or resistance exercises. Good examples are bicep curls with dumbbells, squats, lunges and crunches. If you're unsure how to perform any of these exercises, hire a personal trainer or purchase a book about basic strength training routines. You may also need to purchase dumbbells or resistance bands.

Flexibility: These exercises should help stretch your muscles. Certain styles of exercise - like yoga - also increase your flexibility. If you're unsure how to stretch, hire a personal trainer or buy a book about basic stretching routines.

Once you've decided what exercises you want to do, follow this 3-day workout program:

Day 1

•Cardio: Do 20 minutes of 'interval' cardio. This means you should vary your intensity throughout the exercise. If you're running, for example, start with an easy pace for three minutes, then increase your speed for three minutes until the intensity is vigorous. After that, drop down to your easy pace again for the next three minutes. Repeat until you finish the entire thirty minute workout.

•Strength Training: Spend 20 minutes focusing on upper body strength training exercises. This means you should choose exercises that target your chest, back, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Examples include bicep curls, tricep dips, chest presses, and back rows.

•Flexibility: Spend 20 minutes performing a fairly in-depth flexibility workout. Yoga is a good choice at this time.

Day 2

•Cardio: Do 30 minutes of moderate cardio. Maintain a fairly steady pace throughout this entire session. You're working at a moderate pace if you find it fairly difficult - but not impossible - to have a conversation while exercising.

•Strength Training: Spend the next 20 minutes focused on lower body strength training exercises that target your legs and buttocks. Good choices include squats, lunges and calf raises.
•Flexibility: Do 10 minutes of basic stretching.

Day 3

•Cardio: Do 40 minutes of easy cardio. Maintain a fairly steady pace. You should be able to easily carry a conversation. The purpose of this workout is to build your endurance, which is why you're exercising longer than usual.

•Strength Training: Spend 10 minutes doing exercises that target your abdominal muscles. Crunches and the plank position are good choices.

•Flexibility: Do basic stretches for 10 minutes.

If you're currently sedentary, this routine will help increase your fitness levels and boost your overall health.

Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Staying active everyday would be ideal; here are 101 ways to get more EXERCISE:

Set fitness goals • Carry your own groceries • Start a walking program • Volunteer for active chores • Use a stationary bike at home • Paint a mural • Plant a garden • Sweep or vacuum daily • Do sit-ups while watching TV • Fly a kite • Go canoeing • Rake leaves • Shoot some hoops • Wash your car by hand • Ride a bike instead of drive • On car trips, stop to stretch & stroll • Do pull-ups • Play table tennis • Contract your buttocks while waiting in check-out lines • Do salsa aerobics • Learn to dance • Roller skate • Tighten your stomach muscles while sitting • Play catch • Work out with fitness shows on TV • Do jumping jacks • Park away from your destination & walk • Wash windows • Lift hand weights while talking on the phone • Walk circuits around the shopping mall • Stretch while using the computer • Offer to help others lift & carry • Take a guided tour of your favorite museum • Redecorate • Go horseback riding • Build a snowman • Answer the phone that’s farthest away • Go swimming • Clean out the garage • Go on fund-raising walks • Play horseshoes •Take a nature walk • Go sledding • Walk on the beach • Go dancing • Walk your dog • Walk a neighbor’s dog • Turn your mattresses • Jump rope •Walk on coffee breaks • Organize office exercise breaks • Use the stairs, not elevators or escalators • Learn to juggle • Take up karate • Ski • Do step aerobics •Go camping • Join a bowling league • Explore a state park • Play volleyball • Walk through the zoo • Play miniature golf • Go ice skating • Take light weights on business trips • Play Frisbee • Join a Gym • At work, arrange to have walking meetings • Walk before dinner • Walk after dinner • Work in a community garden • Join active hikers’ or bicyclists’ groups • Pull weeds • Play racquetball • Join a neighborhood cleanup •Avoid drive-up windows—walk into banks instead • Stretch at your desk • Mow your lawn with a push mower • Do the dishes by hand • Learn to play golf • Row, row, row • Schedule family hikes or bike rides • Work out to fitness videos • Clean out your closets • Play softball • Walk to deliver messages at work • Try a yoga class • Play tennis • Join in a parade • March in place during TV shows • Take morning jogs with friends • Roller blade • Pack up items for donations • Hold a garage sale • Play paddle ball • Have a Hula Hoop Contest • Play tag with your kids • Dust, dust, dust • Walk for short errands • Keep track of your progress • Park at the back of the parking lot • Celebrate reaching your goals!