Irrelevant of the use of hCG, anything that recommends such a restriction in daily caloric intake is unhealthy and the hCG diet does just that, with merely a 500 calorie per day recommendation, a near starvation diet.

Anyone who has taken part in a severe a calorie restricted diet already knows the pitfalls associated with such programs. Not only does one deal with all of the negative aspects that arise during such caloric restricted periods, more often than not, weight gain upon completion of the program, often exceeds what may have been lost once during.

Research has shown time and again this yo-yo type dieting, is in fact, more harmful to the body then simply maintaining an overweight status without the loss and gain.

The premise behind the hCG claims is that the “diet” curbs your appetite by making your body think that it is in fact pregnant, and in doing so increases your body’s fat burning as though there were a fetus present.

ABC news recently contacted more than 20 medical experts who’ve vehmentitly denied these claims. They say not only has hCG not been proven effective, as there is absolutely no medical evidence to support it’s weight loss claims, but more importantly, the health risks associated with the hCG diet includes such things as blood clots, pulmonary embolism, depression and headaches, and far outweigh the potential short-term benefits.

Dr. David Katz, Director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center says, “This isn’t just nonsense, this is dangerous! Go on the hCG diet, I think you’re playing Russian roulette with your health and maybe even your life.”

While the use of hCG for such purposes is in fact still legal, it is important to note that even the FDA does not approve of such use for weight loss as research has proven it to be not only ineffectual, but also dangerous. The homeopathic version of hCG is not only not recommended, it is not even recognized by the FDA, which is very telling in and of itself.

At nearly a 70% obesity rate in this country, there is no doubt a desire for so many to lose the unwanted weight they currently carry. While this is absolutely understandable, it is in no way acceptable to jeopardize your health or well-being on such an unproven, potentially dangerous option.

Find and take part in complete, healthy diet, exercise and supplementation programs that have years of history and success rates, such as the 24 Day Challenge by AdvoCare.

AdvoCare’s challenge not only works, but it teaches its participants how to live a healthy lifestyle indefinitely, through the free coaching provided throughout.

With an 18 year history, it is easy to see why a company such as AdvoCare has been the choice of elite amateur and professional athletes alike, and how it has now become the choice for more and more individuals looking to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle.

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Nutrition really doesn’t have to be complicated! Guys and girls alike can make drastic improvements in their progress by simply taking a couple of simple steps at the right time……..

Seriously…..are you looking to maximize your gains from your training efforts and ensure you aren’t simply wasting time? Good, then let’s make sure you are capturing the biggest possible return from your exercise regiment, whatever it may be!

We call this the “window of opportunity” and it is arguably, the single most important time of the day when it comes to your nutrition!

Almost everyone has heard the importance of the post-workout meal. Many “experts” say that as long as you take a meal containing carbohydrates and protein within 90 minutes after your workout you’ll be using this “window of opportunity” for muscle growth and recovery.

Not so fast…..This makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever! Why lose time? Why lose opportunity to take full advantage of your gym time? Do you enjoy your training enough to miss getting the full response from it? Why wait?

You see, your body’s cortisol levels are rising rapidly immediately upon completion of your workout and the longer you wait to minimize these rising levels, the less opportunity you have to reap the full rewards of your training.

Doing It Right

In order to stop this madness as quickly as possible simply grab your water bottle and Catalyst immediately upon completion of your training! A serving of Catalyst (just 3 little capsules) will quickly reduce the negative effects of training on the body and prime your system for recovery.

If you have gone through an extremely taxing training session or rather long cardio session, you can get even greater results by downing your Catalyst with a serving of Rehydrate in order to really enhance recovery.

This is a great way to rehydrate quickly, replace the electrolytes you lost through  perspiration and rush some simple carbs to your muscles quickly. It’s a great immediate post-workout combination with the Catalyst.

This approach will contribute to faster recovery which stimulates faster size and strength gains.

But wait, you’re not done…….About 15 to 20 minutes after this you want to be sure to “feed” your body a full supply of macro-nutrients in order to complete your post-workout recovery process. To do so, I recommend a serving of Post-Workout Recovery and a serving of Muscle Gain, possibly two depending on your size.

There are a few reasons for this combination, the most important of which is to take advantage of the opportunity to increase insulin levels, thus flushing cortisol out of your system with the simple carbs included in the shake and being to replenish the glycogen your body used for your training.

The added protein from the Muscle Gain will be shuttled into your system to begin rebuilding the muscle torn down during training and aid in the building of new, lean muscle for future workouts!

This approach and combination will provide your body with all the nutrients necessary… at just the right time…to recover and grow as quickly as possible.

Remember, you don’t want to spin your wheels unnecessarily! Don’t ignore your post-workout window of opportunity or it will absolutely lead to severely diminished returns from your training.

If you want help detailing your personal post-workout needs, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to try and personalize the above a bit more for anyone who truly wants to ensure they aren’t wasting their time and effort during training.

And for anyone still wondering why we choose AdvoCare for our clients, the answer is quite simple…..Science, Testing, Affiliations, Un-Paid Endorsers!

There is a reason the pros use AdvoCare! If it’s safe enough and works well enough for them, it’s good enough for me…..and YOU!

And remember, for anyone not aware of our AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge, make sure you check it out ASAP! The results around the country are staggering!

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AdvoCare Spark® Energy Drink
Vitamin & Amino Acid Supplement

KEY BENEFITS:

• Enhances mental energy and focus*
• Provides support for long-lasting energy*
• Helps fight occasional drowsiness*
• 21 vitamins, minerals and nutrients
• Sugar-free and only 45 calories
• Helps reduce free radicals*

IS THIS YOU?

• Someone who has trouble waking up or feels “energy slumps” throughout the day
• Someone who can’t work up enough energy to live life the way you want
• Someone who is looking for a more nutritious alternative to coffee, soda or other energy drinks

TRY SPARK TODAY!

THE ISSUE:

In today’s fast-paced environment, it doesn’t take much to cause your body and your mind to simply run out of steam. When you’re low on energy, usually every facet of your life suffers to some degree. Low-energy levels are often precursors to poor weight management, increased mental and physical stress, and much more. Most of us don’t eat like we should or exercise enough – many times because we are too tired at the end of the day to dedicate 30 minutes or more to exercise. Furthermore, we often look to popular choices like soda and coffee drinks as a quick source of energy, though they are often high in sugar and calories. And even though they might provide the quick bolt of energy we’re looking for, it disappears just as quickly, usually lasting no more than 30 minutes. Experience shows that when you increase your energy, you’re often more likely to improve your overall health. For peak performance and vibrant health, we need sustained and focused energy. Poor diets, lack of physical activity and the demands of our everyday lifestyle can drain our energy, promote weight gain and lead to a variety of negative physical conditions. What we need is an energy drink that is quick to respond, long lasting, and not full of sugar and calories.

THE SOLUTION: AdvoCare Spark®

AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink is a unique multi-nutrient system that was developed as a nutritional source of energy and enhanced mental focus.* It’s a sugar-free drink mix that has more than 20 vitamins, minerals and nutrients that work synergistically to provide a healthy, balanced and effective source of energy that won’t overburden or overstimulate your body like other energy drinks on the market.* This amazing product serves as an all-in-one solution that gives you a quick boost of energy that lasts for hours.* With five refreshing flavors (Grape, Mandarin Orange, Fruit Punch, Cherry and Citrus), you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for you. And the best part? Only 45 calories in each serving!

Ingredients in AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink contribute to supporting sustained energy or mental focus in several ways.*

For a quick boost of energy*: AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink contains an effective amount of caffeine to give you the quick boost you’re looking for.* Caffeine supports the processes in the central nervous system and muscles that enhance mental energy and focus in a relatively short amount of time.* The amino acid taurine helps provide the fast-acting energy you need that won’t overstimulate or overburden your body.*

For long-lasting energy*: The B vitamins that are present in each serving of AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink enhance your body’s natural ability to produce and sustain its own energy, leading to long-lasting benefits.* Since your body looks to carbohydrates, protein and fat as its primary sources of energy, it makes sense to enhance the metabolism of each for optimal energy production. B vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-12 and vitamin B-6 all specifically contribute to the conversion of the foods we eat and the calories we store for energy.

For mental focus and clarity*: The neuroactive amino acids in AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink help increase your mental focus and alertness by supporting your brain’s ability to receive and send messages to and from the nervous system.* For example, L-tyrosine an amino acid found in dietary proteins, is believed to improve mental energy and focus by serving as a precursor for specific neurotransmitters. Furthermore, the choline and GABA found in AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink are essential for nerve function, muscle control, memory and many other functions.* Together, the nutrients found in AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink provide the energy, mental focus and well-rounded nutrition that makes it the most effective energy drink on the market.*

Compare AdvoCare Spark

† Caffeine content of specialty coffees, Journal of Analytical Toxicology, Vol. 27, October 2003.

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AdvoCare Spark® excels when compared to the competition because its advanced formulation is more nutritionally well-rounded with no sugar and fewer calories, providing a healthy, effective source of energy that’s based on proven science.*

All entries in the comparison table have been made on the basis of information available from a variety of sources. To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate and complete as of publication of this document. All trademarks, product names and company names or logos cited herein are the property of their respective owners.

Directions For Use:
For ages 12 and older.
Blend, shake or stir contents of one pouch into 8 fluid ounces of water or the beverage of your choice.
May consume 1 to 3 times per day, preferably between meals.

CAUTION:
Children and pregnant or nursing women should consult a healthcare professional prior to use. Not for use by persons who are sensitive to caffeine or choline.

Key Ingredients:
B-vitamin complex (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and pantothenic acid), taurine, L-tyrosine, choline, caffeine, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), citrus flavonoids, inositol

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

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As a company, Advocare is up about 30% from last year (ytd recruiting and revenue), a striking contrast to most other businesses…

Personally, our organization is up over 50% this year from last year (and last year was pretty good)…

Why?

An article in Saturday’s Daily Sentinel shed some light… at a recent economic conference, a presenter gave tips on remaining viable during these “tough” times…

Here are his 3 tips:

1. Carry a Niche/Specialty Product: don’t compete with Walmart and Target, offer a unique product that mainstream stores don’t/can’t carry. Advocare products are second to none and can’t be sold in stores – this is a good thing for you!
2. Stay Connected: once you have a user of your specialty product, stay in touch via informative email/newsletters, training website, and good old fashioned phone or face to face chats or meetings, etc. In these times: RELATIONSHIPS ARE KING… some have even referred to our model as “relationship marketing”… relationship based businesses are and will continue to thrive…
3. Operate a Fiscally Responsible Biz: our biz model has minimal overhead and risk: no lease… no employees… no “hours of operation”, no expensive or heavy equipment. High upside with minimal overhead – a perfect combination for success.

If you’re ALL IN, this should encourage you…

If you’ve got 1 foot in, let this inspire the other foot…

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines… one decision can change everything, and all that matters is the direction in which you’re heading… we’re looking forward working with you…

WE NEED ASSISTANCE! WE WILL TEACH YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

YOUR EFFORT! YOUR SCHEDULE! YOUR EXTRA INCOME!

Contact me directly HERE! We are real, check out our site first at eFitness for Life if you have any question!

DON”T MAKE A DECISION WITHOUT TALKING TO ME! THAT”S ALL I ASK! We aren’t right for everyone, but we MAY be right for you!

Why AdvoCare

Millions of Americans are searching for more …
time with family … extra income … freedom from debt … an overall balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Individuals from all walks of life are realizing that through AdvoCare they can find the “more” they’ve been looking for and help others along the way. You can too. Start today.

AdvoCare offers a proven vehicle for success. You can earn income quickly and take advantage of a business opportunity that can last a lifetime. Many families across America are discovering the joys of running their own home based business and seeing that they can reach their true potential.

Your timing is perfect. The major areas of concern among today’s consumers are nutritional and financial well being. The AdvoCare products and business opportunity are poised to meet the growing numbers of Americans who are searching for answers to meet their healthcare and budgetary needs.

Over the past 16 years, millions of product users have experienced amazing results with weight loss, renewed energy and a new level of physical and financial fitness by using the AdvoCare products. Our energy drinks and nutritional supplements have helped people achieve a more healthy and active lifestyle. There are many others out there who desire a way to feel better, look better and get more out of the their lives.

At AdvoCare, we build champions. Become a part of team AdvoCare and see how you can reach new levels of success.

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