WHAT YOU DECIDE TO DO TODAY DETERMINES YOUR TOMORROW'S

- Lack of convenience
- Lack of planning
- Lack of support/motivation
So I have included 24 TIPS as to what you can do to help you reach your New Years Health & Wellness Goals! Everything you need to accomplish your Health & Fitness GOALS with conviction is here....

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Whether you are thinking of taking on the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge, have already purchased your challenge bundle, or are a few days in….then this post is for YOU! Let’s get you your money’s worth and load you up with 24 tips to get the best possible results over the next 24 days and beyond.

As some of you may already know, My wife Carolina and I are Owners of HIT Fitness Warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our Team of Coaches and members act as a large support group that will help to coach through the challenge. Although Carolina and myself have over 30 years of combined experience in the 'Health and Exercise Sport Science' industry, much of the data We have gathered has been through the experience of working with so many people. We all seem to face the same road blocks, we all struggle with the same questions and we all seem to find the same success by making adjustments where we need to. Trial and Error!

I will just come out and say that we like to run a pretty strict 24 Day Challenge within our HIT Fitness Team. Everyone has their opinion of "Do's and Don't". Some may say they cut out all carbs and others may claim 'gluten free' is the best. But I am going to share advice that has yielded the best results for me and the majority of our fellow Challengers! Best of all...we have the data to prove it! Over the years we found that not everyone has the same goals....some may desire weight loss, while others might want to focus on 'Gaining Lean Muscle Mass' and improving their performance. So we have customized meal plans and training regimens based off of the individuals specific goals!

So without further adieu….

1. Read over the Daily Guide and products CAREFULLY. As soon as that box shows up at your door I know it’s tempting to want to dive in head first, but trust me when I say you should look through your products and get a better idea of what the next 24 days are going to look like. Take things one day at a time, but familiarize yourself with the products and what’s to come.

2. MEAL PLAN. Every weekend take 3-4 hours to prep your meals for the entire week. I typically eat the same breakfast (spinach/egg white omelet and oatmeal) and lunch (salmon or turkey burgers/power greens salad/sweet potato). For dinners I plan a different meal for each night of the week. Will keep it interesting for myself, but Carolina does better with consistency so she will pretty much have same thing every night (if she has Salmon burger for lunch, then has turkey burger for dinner). Although you will have a customized meal plan guide you MUST Log your meals, as this will help you stay on track and feel organized.

You can see a few of the meals that I prepare throughout the week

BUFFALO CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

CROCK POT BALSAMIC CHICKEN

3. Journal your food . This doesn’t have to be anything obsessive, and if it ends up becoming something you don’t enjoy doing, then stop. The cool thing about what you will learn from this challenge is to stop obsessing over food. Portions, calories, points etc…let them be a thing of the past. But, I will say writing down what you eat is kind of fun, gives you a plan for the day, and gives you something you can look back on and share with your coach to see if there is anywhere you can make some changes if you feel stuck. Starting January 2nd, 2017 we will be doing a daily check-in on our 'TEST 24 Day Challenge' Facebook page and encourage others to do the same and share. It also gives others ideas to get creative.

4. Do the 24 Day Challenge with someone else for SUPPORT . Get your spouse, family member, best friend etc to tackle the next 24 days with you. It makes it fun to have someone who understands exactly what you are going through! Plus it’s much easier to stay the course when someone you are close with isn’t tempting you with what they are eating, and supports you in your new clean eating lifestyle.

5. Take before photos and measurements . I know those before photos are hard to see…but take them! You will feel so incredibly motivated when you can SEE the difference in a matter of 24 days. Don’t let that scale tell you how you did, let the inches and visible proof do the talking. You will be amazed! If you are joining the challenge with us at HIT FITNESS WAREHOUSE, then this is the first thing we will do with our challengers.

6. Plan on starting on a date that avoids tempting events. Although I’m not encouraging you to keep holding off on starting a challenge, I do think it’s best to avoid beginning when you know you are about to leave for vacation, or the week before Thanksgiving etc. This will help avoid temptation. If you are new to this clean eating lifestyle, then I would advise waiting until you know you have a low key month to get started.

7. DON’T CHEAT. Like seriously DON’T CHEAT!! Repeat in your head over and over it’s only 24 days, it’s only 24 days. Don’t take nibbles of things you shouldn’t, don’t sneak in one little treat because you’ve been so good, don’t have one drink just because it’s the weekend and you feel you deserve one. What you really deserve is to truly commit to this, and to yourself that you can do this. You are probably wondering how one bite of something can really mess up your results…the problem is that one bite just mentally gave you permission to do it again, and again. There is a reason they call this a challenge…prove to yourself that you won’t be defeated.

8. Don’t give up. Ok, so let’s say you did end up falling off course and snuck in a few things that aren’t challenge friendly. Don’t tell yourself that you have “ruined this” and there is no point in continuing on. Although you can’t hit rewind, you can certainly press play and continue on. Talk to your coach if you need a little motivation…that’s what we are here for.

15. Eliminate all processed foods. The next few tips will be advice regarding how to eat while on the Challenge. As I mentioned at the beginning of the post, we run a strict, but realistic challenge, and details will be posted in the TEST 24 Day Challenge Facebook group. There is no set definition on what “clean eating” means, and there are several opinions of what this encompasses. The list below are foods and/or beverages that should be avoided at all costs Days 1-10 (Detox/Cleansing Phase) of the Challenge:

* Coffee/Soda/Alcohol* White foods (pasta, bagels, white bread, white rice, processed foods) * Soy Sauce or any sauces/dressings with sugar in them, or if it has an ingredient that you have a tough time pronouncing. *Sugar * Dairy Products (cow’s milk, yogurt, cottage cheese etc) *Fatty foods, *Fried foods, *fast foods, *Red Meat

***Remember the above list is specifically avoided during the first 10 days of the challenge. Certain things may be reintroduced on day 11 .

16. Incorporate all fresh foods.

*Tons of fresh fruits and veggies *Brown rice (in moderation) *Brown rice pasta (in moderation) *Sprouted grain Bread (in moderation…Ezekiel is a good brand) *Chicken, fish, lean ground turkey *Almond milk *Eggs *Nuts- raw almonds, raw natural peanuts, raw natural peanut butter *Vegetable broths *Fresh diluted Juices *Legumes (in moderation).

Eat foods with very few ingredients, all pronounceable ingredients, or better yet, no ingredients listed at all because they’re totally natural and unprocessed.

We have so many awesome recipes we will share in the Facebook group and at the facility that it’s almost overwhelming how many exciting meals you can create within these guidelines. Which leads me to…

17. Be creative with your food. This is not a “diet”…yes, it’s a change in your diet…but we want you to feel like you can do this forever (because you can). If you are on the group page, Keep an eye on all the recipes we have. Try something new each week, and of course stick with some of your favorites. Try to make variations of some of your previous favorite meals…spaghetti and meatballs? How about baked spaghetti squash with homemade turkey meatballs? There are so many ways to get creative but…

18. Don’t indulge in “good” versions of “bad” foods. What does this mean exactly? Stop with the gluten-free cookies and crackers and the Paleo-fying of desserts, junk food and baked goods. Just because they say they are gluten-free or Are 'paleo', doesn't mean that they are good for you. Trying to recreate some of your previous indulgences and addictive foods will not be what frees you from these bad habits. Are there some great clean treats you can occasionally make for yourself post challenge? Of course! The problem with these kinds of foods are they still taste awesome and often people give themselves the green light to overindulge because they are “healthy”. True…they are healthier (much!) but good luck trying to just eat one paleo peanut butter cup when you have been eliminating these kinds of foods. If you are having a serious craving for something sweet, then obviously these are a much better solution than caving to the real thing but trust me when I say, don’t make these kinds of substitutions throughout your whole challenge…it’s a slippery slope!

19. Don’t be a short order cook. I know this is a hard one, but give it your best shot….what you eat, your family eats (yes, I mean your picky 2 and 4 year old). If you start to feel like a slave to your kitchen and are making 3 different dinners for your household, this will get old real fast. You can ease into it…if you’re making chicken fajitas for yourself maybe still use a tortilla and cheese for the other members of your family but even that, slowly start eliminating. There are so many amazing meals you can make out there that everyone will like AND everyone will benefit from. What’s better than amazing, fresh, non-processed and healthy meals for your entire family? Nothing…good health for all! (We have more tips for this in the Facebook group as well)

20. Don’t step on the scale until day 11 and day 25. Everything in-between doesn’t matter. Come to think of it day 11 and day 25 weigh-ins aren’t all that important either. Losing weight on the challenge is one of the awesome benefits that comes along with it, but if you can see past that number on the scale and focus on how you’re feeling, how your skin is glowing, how your pants are looser, your tummy is flatter, your energy is up, the intensity of your workouts have increased, your cravings have subsided, your bad habits have been kicked and how happy you are knowing you have only been putting the very best foods and supplements into you body…well then you can stop obsessing over that number on the scale, and be proud of your lifestyle shift. We always say this isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. Step off that scale….the number on there isn’t your medal for crossing the finish line.

21. Talk to your coach. Can you do the 24 Day Challenge on your own? Yup…I did! However, the whole premise for starting the Facebook group was to provide for others, what I felt I was lacking on my first challenge. A support system. A cheerleader. A person to turn to for all your questions. I am often shocked at the number of e-mails I get from people who are almost done with their challenges, and are completely lost in the process and are out on the internet trying to find the answers. I can’t speak for all the other distributors out there, but If you participate in the challenge with our group you were getting much more than just supplements that will last you 24 dates…You are getting myself, Carolina and the the rest of the Specialists at HFW EXPERTISE , group support, and someone who genuinely cares about your success. Put your coach to work, that’s what we are here for!

22. Plan ahead for day 25. Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail! As you head into the middle of your Max Phase, and are feeling and looking the best you have in awhile…like many, you will start to panic. What should I do next? This is a great time to reach out to your coach (if they haven’t already reached out to you), to discuss what to do as your challenge ends and the rest of your healthy lifestyle begins.

23. Become a distributor. Liking how you feel? Seeing awesome results? If you’re ready to continue on with your new and improved lifestyle and have found some awesome new products that you can’t live without…save yourself, and potentially make yourself, some money. Anyone who is deciding to be a product user should get in touch with their coach so they can hear more about getting 20-40% OFF all of their future orders.

24. Embrace the change . This…all of this, is for YOU. Taking on the 24 Day Challenge is not meant to be something that you push through just to be finished with and say you did it. It’s not a quick fix. It’s not something fighting against you, it’s not holding you back, you shouldn’t wish for it to be over…it’s helping you grow and emerge into a better version of you. What you can learn in 24 days can honestly change the way you look at food, fitness and overall health for the rest of your life. Go into this challenge with an open mind, and the willingness to allow this to be that game changer you have been searching for. It really should be called the 24 Day Solution.

I hope you found these tips helpful and are feeling a bit more prepared for your challenge. As always send me an e-mail at kevin@hitfitnesswarehouse.com if you have any questions or head HERE for more information