Everyone has their story...this one is all mine.
I remember the day Advocare came into my life. I had just moved onto the street and was completely exhausted. My husband's in the military and I had done a lot of the move myself...and with 7 kids that is quite a feat! I have been overweight since the birth of my first child. Having 8 kids in 11 years really takes a toll on a woman's body, and mine was no exception. I was fat and disgusting and completely disappointed in myself. As I was meeting my new neighbors and getting to know them better, the bus stop became the "water cooler" of the street. My friend Kristi brought down a sample of Spark and told me to try it on an empty stomach...she swore it would give me the zip I was looking for. I had felt so horrible for so long I was willing to do just about anything for a little extra energy. I tried the Spark later that evening and was amazed at how I felt. But I didn't buy any. Not then.
A few months later Kristi had given me a meal replacement shake sample...she said try it! I loved it! I felt full and the flavor was amazing! Ok, I was hooked. Next came the 24 Day Challenge. As much as I knew I needed to make changes in my life; as much as I knew this just might be the one thing that might actually help me finally lose this baby weight...I was still skeptical. I'm not one to go jumping into anything without thoroughly researching it so that's what I did. Kristi and I spoke at length not only about the Challenge but about Advocare in general and I was amazed. This isn't just your ordinary company that's hocking some crap just to make a buck or two. This is a well-established, Christian company based on the premise that with God and a lot of really hard work, anything is possible. They offer only the best, most pure products...no fillers, no fine print...just good honest people trying to improve as many lives as they can. I decided to give it a shot...and boy am I glad that I did. I am now not only part of a business, I'm part of a family. I have met so many wonderful, inspiring people through Advocare, each one bringing something unique to the business. People I have never even met are talking to me on the phone telling me their stories...and some of these stories are absolutely astonishing. People who literally spent their last few dollars to become Advocare distributors, only to turn around a few years later being financially able to trade in the full-time jobs they hated for a full time Advocare business. Absolutely amazing. Never before have I ever worked for a company that invests so much in its workers. Never before have I had such a feeling of pride and accomplishment in helping others better their lives. Never before have I ever met a better group of individuals who all lift each other up, coach, and support one another. There just are no words.
Back to my story...Kristi walked me through the 24 Day Challenge process. I got started on my cleanse and thought to myself "This really is a lot of monkey business just to lose a few pounds, if that!" I could not have been more wrong. By the middle of the cleanse phase I was feeling like a million bucks not to mention I had already lost 7 pounds! I stuck it out and stayed with the program through the Cleanse phase and lost about 9 pounds...and this wasn't even the weight loss phase of the Challenge! As I finished my Challenge I was so proud of what I had accomplished. Not only had I lost over 15 pound and countless inches over all, I now had the ability to pull down my jeans without having to unbutton or unzip them...a feat I had not so much as attempted since probably high school! I was thrilled with my results and knew I needed to keep these changes as a prominent part of my life.
There are very few things in my life that I know for sure. Before Advocare I had no real hope for getting back to a healthy lifestyle, losing this baby weight that I had gained over 14 years and 8 children, or ever having a way to help my family financially. Advocare gave me all of that and more. The products work for me, I have the support of my advisors Kristi and Adam Campbell as well as the entire Advocare community to help me through the difficult times and answer all of my questions, and now in addition to my virtual assisting business I have a way to not only provide additional income for my family but also help others improve their lives and get healthy! Always have a Plan B, right? I have a degree in Exercise Science that I have yet to put to good use; Advocare has inspired me to start studying for my personal trainer certification as well as my fitness nutrition certification so I can help even more people improve their lives, stay fit and stress-free, and live longer happier lives! What a blessing!
By this time next year I'd like to be at my goal weight and working on more muscle development. I want to be healthy and strong...mostly so I can be a good role model for my kids. I want them to know how important it is to take good care of themselves physically, spiritually and intellectually. I'd also like to have my first half marathon under my belt. That has always been a goal of mine, one I never thought would be possible. I'd like to build my business well enough that my husband can finally get out of the military and work a job that keeps him home with us...something he loves to do, not something he has to settle for because he feels the pressure of financially having to support such a large family on his own. Lastly, I'd like to be well on my way to taking my personal training certification exam. I've been out of college for a number of years now so the studying is going to just about kill me, but there's nothing I can't do by the grace of God! Life is good!
A few months later Kristi had given me a meal replacement shake sample...she said try it! I loved it! I felt full and the flavor was amazing! Ok, I was hooked. Next came the 24 Day Challenge. As much as I knew I needed to make changes in my life; as much as I knew this just might be the one thing that might actually help me finally lose this baby weight...I was still skeptical. I'm not one to go jumping into anything without thoroughly researching it so that's what I did. Kristi and I spoke at length not only about the Challenge but about Advocare in general and I was amazed. This isn't just your ordinary company that's hocking some crap just to make a buck or two. This is a well-established, Christian company based on the premise that with God and a lot of really hard work, anything is possible. They offer only the best, most pure products...no fillers, no fine print...just good honest people trying to improve as many lives as they can. I decided to give it a shot...and boy am I glad that I did. I am now not only part of a business, I'm part of a family. I have met so many wonderful, inspiring people through Advocare, each one bringing something unique to the business. People I have never even met are talking to me on the phone telling me their stories...and some of these stories are absolutely astonishing. People who literally spent their last few dollars to become Advocare distributors, only to turn around a few years later being financially able to trade in the full-time jobs they hated for a full time Advocare business. Absolutely amazing. Never before have I ever worked for a company that invests so much in its workers. Never before have I had such a feeling of pride and accomplishment in helping others better their lives. Never before have I ever met a better group of individuals who all lift each other up, coach, and support one another. There just are no words.
Back to my story...Kristi walked me through the 24 Day Challenge process. I got started on my cleanse and thought to myself "This really is a lot of monkey business just to lose a few pounds, if that!" I could not have been more wrong. By the middle of the cleanse phase I was feeling like a million bucks not to mention I had already lost 7 pounds! I stuck it out and stayed with the program through the Cleanse phase and lost about 9 pounds...and this wasn't even the weight loss phase of the Challenge! As I finished my Challenge I was so proud of what I had accomplished. Not only had I lost over 15 pound and countless inches over all, I now had the ability to pull down my jeans without having to unbutton or unzip them...a feat I had not so much as attempted since probably high school! I was thrilled with my results and knew I needed to keep these changes as a prominent part of my life.
There are very few things in my life that I know for sure. Before Advocare I had no real hope for getting back to a healthy lifestyle, losing this baby weight that I had gained over 14 years and 8 children, or ever having a way to help my family financially. Advocare gave me all of that and more. The products work for me, I have the support of my advisors Kristi and Adam Campbell as well as the entire Advocare community to help me through the difficult times and answer all of my questions, and now in addition to my virtual assisting business I have a way to not only provide additional income for my family but also help others improve their lives and get healthy! Always have a Plan B, right? I have a degree in Exercise Science that I have yet to put to good use; Advocare has inspired me to start studying for my personal trainer certification as well as my fitness nutrition certification so I can help even more people improve their lives, stay fit and stress-free, and live longer happier lives! What a blessing!
By this time next year I'd like to be at my goal weight and working on more muscle development. I want to be healthy and strong...mostly so I can be a good role model for my kids. I want them to know how important it is to take good care of themselves physically, spiritually and intellectually. I'd also like to have my first half marathon under my belt. That has always been a goal of mine, one I never thought would be possible. I'd like to build my business well enough that my husband can finally get out of the military and work a job that keeps him home with us...something he loves to do, not something he has to settle for because he feels the pressure of financially having to support such a large family on his own. Lastly, I'd like to be well on my way to taking my personal training certification exam. I've been out of college for a number of years now so the studying is going to just about kill me, but there's nothing I can't do by the grace of God! Life is good!