Where I was: Last winter, I weighed more than I ever had in my life. At 5'8" and 185 pounds, I was really unhappy. I had no energy, no self-esteem. I just didn't want to ever get off the couch. We went out to eat all the time, which only made things worse. Even nine months after my last child, I was still wearing maternity clothes! The kids were a handful, but it took so much willpower to do even little things. I couldn't play with them like I wanted to. I felt terrible and really didn't know what to do.

What I did: That's when my mom introduced me to ProBiotic RESTORE for regularity. What a great product! After two weeks, I added MNS® Maximum Appetite Control, CATALYST, Advocare Spark Energy Drink and the Meal Replacement Shakes. That very first week, I noticed a real difference; I was actually losing weight! Only four months later, I had lost 70 pounds; I weighed 115. That's what I weighed in high school!

Where I'm going: I had started exercising three days a week and now work out five or six days every week. I have energy and play with the kids all the time. We go on bike rides, long walks and play with our new dog. My husband is absolutely shocked at the results. He's so proud of me. Today, I have a new goal: building muscle. I've started focusing on the Performance Elite products and toning my body. The body is a machine, and thanks to AdvoCare, I'm finally treating it right.

Heather's weight loss products:

OmegaPlex - the Super Nutrient

Benefits: benefits: increase radiance in skin, increase heart health and immune system, increase energy, reduce inflammation in all organ systems, accelerate the loss of body fat, elevate mood, attention span, stabilize bloods sugar levels.

Recent research has clearly demonstrated that the consumption of appropriate levels of omega-3 fatty acids improves numerous health outcomes. The omega-3 fatty acids are important for numerous biochemical processes within our body. Everyone needs omega-3 fatty acids. The estimated daily requirement for an adult is 3 to 5 grams per day while the average diet may provide only 1 to 2 grams. Thus, dietary sources are insufficient to provide optimal health needs of omega-3 fatty acids. OmegaPlex is a proprietary blend of the omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). These omega-3 fatty acids are highly purified, therefore eliminating concerns about contaminants such as heavy metals and pesticides. The source of the omega-3 fatty acids in OmegaPlex is fish oils from such species as mackerel, herring, sardines and anchovies.

Numerous research studies have demonstrated the cardiovascular benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids. Adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of heart disease and sudden cardiac death by supporting normal heart rhythm, normalizing blood pressure by increasing elasticity of blood vessels, decreasing triglyceride levels, and decreasing inflammation associated with the heart as evidenced by decreases in C-reactive protein (an inflammatory biomarker), as well as decreases in interleukin-6, which is a pro-inflammatory chemical in our body. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to decrease the risk of stroke associated with blood clots by controlling and regulating blood coagulation.

Omega-3 fatty acids are important components of the membranes of nerve cells as well as the covering (sheath) of nerve and brain tissues. As a consequence, omega-3 fatty acids are critical for brain development during the last trimester of pregnancy as well as after birth. Not only does appropriate omega-3 fatty acid intake decrease the likelihood of a premature delivery, but studies have shown that adequate intake can improve infant visual acuity as well as cognitive development in newborns, improve sleep patterns and even increase IQ scores in young children. Omega-3 fatty acids can also improve motor skills, enhance mood, and slow the deleterious effects associated with Alzheimer's and other neurological conditions.

Omega-3 fatty acids exhibit an anti-inflammatory effect because they suppress the formation of pro-inflammatory substances that are derived from omega-6 fatty acids as arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid and other omega-6 fatty acids are derived from vegetable oils such as soy, corn or safflower oils. The anti-inflammatory effects of appropriate omega-3 fatty acid intake can result in modest improvement in joint tenderness and morning stiffness as well as improved lung function. Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids may help normalize inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.

Omega-3 fatty acids enhance the immune system by improving the general health of the intestinal tract as well as other tissues responsible for producing antibodies and protective cells associated with the immune system. As a consequence, appropriate intake of omega-3 fatty acids can result in an improvement in immune function and immunologic health with decreases in allergies and infections associated with the lungs, skin and urinary tract.

Finally, various research studies have demonstrated the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in bone and skin health, proper functioning of the liver and pancreas, and in the management of dysmenorrhea. Thus, the number of physiological functions in which fatty acids play an important role and in providing optimal health is impressive.

OmegaPlex contains 0.5 grams of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA per gelcap, the forms of omega-3 fatty acids needed by our body. Flax seed oil contains the omega-3 fatty acid linoleic acid. Only about 10 percent of linoleic acid is converted into EPA and DHA.

How much OmegaPlex should each individual take? For general health and maintenance, dietary research studies suggest that the average need may be 4 to 6 gelcaps per day.* To improve cardiovascular health, 6 to 8 OmegaPlex per day may be appropriate.* To enhance brain function and reduce chronic inflammation, 8 to 10 OmegaPlex per day may be required and in some situations, an even higher amount of omega-3 fatty acids may be necessary.* Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients provided by OmegaPlex.

The most common undesirable effect associated with omega-3 fatty acids is a fishy aftertaste. This can be minimized by consuming OmegaPlex with meals and avoiding carbonated beverages. Concerns have been expressed about a possible interaction between omega-3 fatty acids and drugs being used for their anticoagulant properties (coumadin, aspirin, warfarin, etc.), particularly in cardiovascular patients. To date, research studies have not shown an increase in bleeding times when using omega-3 fatty acids with these drugs which affect blood clotting. However, individuals who are on anticoagulant therapy and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements should continue to have their coagulation times determined.

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FROM NATURALBODYBUILDER.NET - CHAD A. MARTIN
2004 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)
2005 Mr. Natural Olympia - 2nd place



AdvoCare is the best system for muscle production and testerone stimulation I have ever used. Already after a few weeks of use, I feel fuller and harder than I ever have. What took me about 7-10 years to figure out what to use, when to use, and most importantly why you use, is all figured out for you. Below you will see a timeline on how to use the Peformance Elite system. Nikoli Volkov (Russian Scientist, father of creatine) is one of the masterminds behind the system. I was using a very similar system that I figured out on my own, but it was different companies products and not near the quality.

Right now, this is exactly what I am taking except for a few minor diferences. For the morning, I am taking the Metbaolic Nutrition System Max Energy (it has the coreplex vitamin and omegaplex in it with many others), also i'm using the spark energy drink, but with the V16 (Volkov's new formula), this is awesome mixed together. The only other difference is that I use two Post-Workout Recovery Shakes after workout and the chocolate honey peanut Protein Plus bar before so I have a little protein on my stomach as I workout.

Month of (10/1/05-207) 10/31/2005-206)

Diet- Monday-Sunday
6:30 a.m.- 40 minutes on the Treadmill (15 min. backwards)

1 MNS Max Energy pack, ThermoPlus, Catalyst -
7:00 a.m.- 5 hard-boiled egg whites and 2 yolk,
(Coreplex, 4 OmegaPlex)
Slow mornings combo green tea and Spark Energy Drink Mix.

10:00-10:30a.m.- 1/2 Chocolate Honey Peanut Protein Plus, Berry  Crunch breakfast, or Chocolate Peanut Butter Meal Replacement bars

1 MNS Max Energy pack ThermoPlus, Catalyst on empty stomach
12:00pm- 1 can of tuna, or 1 can of pink salmon with two crackers
(Coreplex, 5 OmegaPlex)

3:00p.m.-Lifting days - 1 chocolate honey peanut Protein Plus bar, 1 packet of Spark with 1 Caffeine free V16 Effervescent Packet
(V16 Energy packet,  3 O2 Gold, 3 Pro-Motion, 3 Muscle Strength, 3 Catalyst
Non-lifting days 1/2 Berry Breakfast bar or chocolate peanut butter Meal Replacement Bar

5:00p.m.-Lifting days- 1 pack of chocolate Post-Workout Recovery Mix, 2 scoops of
Fruit Punch ReHydrate.

6:30 p.m.- 40-60 minutes on the Bike/Bowflex (see below)

6:00-7:00p.m-Dinner- Can be a variety of things, also, you can mix and match as long as you have one protein, one carb, one fruit, and one vegetable, and 1/2 bag  of ready made salad.
Following are some examples:
1. 2 chicken breasts, 1 cup of rice, serving of fruit and veggies
2. 2 low-fat fish fillets, baked potato, serving of fruit and veggies
3. 1 can of tuna or chicken, bowl of salad, serving of fruit and veggies
4. 4oz of 4ean beef and noodles or 2 slices of wheat bread.
5. 2 Buffalo burgers (Costco), 2 slices FF cheese/salad or slice wheat or whole grain.

9:00 - Late Snack-a few handfuls of soynuts, 1 chocolate peanut butter Meal Replacement bar or light popcorn.
Also, a great snack is broccoli with a little peanut butter on it.

10:00 - 4 Nighttime Recovery pills /4 ZZZ pills

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Where I was: Last winter, I weighed more than I ever had in my life. At 5'8" and 185 pounds, I was really unhappy. I had no energy, no self-esteem. I just didn't want to ever get off the couch. We went out to eat all the time, which only made things worse. Even nine months after my last child, I was still wearing maternity clothes! The kids were a handful, but it took so much willpower to do even little things. I couldn't play with them like I wanted to. I felt terrible and really didn't know what to do.

What I did: That's when my mom introduced me to ProBiotic RESTORE for regularity. What a great product! After two weeks, I added MNS® Maximum Appetite Control, CATALYST, Advocare Spark Energy Drink and the Meal Replacement Shakes. That very first week, I noticed a real difference; I was actually losing weight! Only four months later, I had lost 70 pounds; I weighed 115. That's what I weighed in high school!

Where I'm going: I had started exercising three days a week and now work out five or six days every week. I have energy and play with the kids all the time. We go on bike rides, long walks and play with our new dog. My husband is absolutely shocked at the results. He's so proud of me. Today, I have a new goal: building muscle. I've started focusing on the Performance Elite products and toning my body. The body is a machine, and thanks to AdvoCare, I'm finally treating it right.

Heather's weight loss products: