Down 5

So it's day 7 on the new cleanse and I am down 5 lbs. I am feeling great and energetic! But the best part is... I have around 8 people doing the 24 Day Challenge and I am getting texts from them say how good they feel and how much fat that have lost! 

Here are a few:

"Day 13 and Ive lost 9 pounds. I feel great and still full of energy!" -Cory S.

"9 inches off in 10 days!!!" -Stephanie B.

"So Excited. Day 11 of Challenge. Jerry has lost 4 lbs. and a total of 4 inches. I have lost 8 lbs. and a total of 10 inches. Yea US. We are moving forward." -Kathi C. 


I get excited that I can help people kickstart their journey to health. Just this morning I had a friend text me and they ordered a Challenge! They are ready to feel great, lose fat and have more energy! 

On a side note, this is what I had for lunch today at a local Burger joint here in Austin. Hopdoddy, it's such an amazing place. If you are ever in Austin, contact me and we'll go have a good burger! 

**lettuce wrapped burger with bacon and avocado**

If you or anyone you know are wanting to feel great, lose some weight and have more energy, send me an email. (send email)

Have a great Sunday!

Joshua

Day 3: Second Cleanse

I'm on my second cleanse using the 24 Day Challenge! It's the third day and I'm feeling great! At the last minute on Sunday, I decided to join Melissa on her first 24 Day Challenge, then to couple the Performance Elite Products from Advocare on the 11th day of the challenge. The thinking behind this is that the 10 day cleanse will rid my body of toxicants and get it ready to take in all the nutrients of the Performance Elite products. So on day 11 I will take photos and measurements, then 24 day from that point I will take "after" photos and measurements. I am supper excited about this new journey. I have never felt better, physically  meanly and emotionally! 


*I will be doing CrossFit 3-4 times a week. 
*I will be eating Paleo. 


Have a great week, chose today to be healthy. Feel free to ask me any questions!

Joshua

A New Challenge!

After losing over 50lbs and kicking my butt in CrossFit, I have found out something new about my body. It reacts well to Nutrition and Working Out! I have seen more changes in the past two weeks than over the past three months! I am getting what Melissa calls the "Brad Pit" abs below the belt line. Putting together what I call the trifecta: Nutrition, Exercise and Product (Advocare) has pushed me to the next level in life and my workouts. With this in mind, I have decided to do a new 24 Day Challenge with Advocare's Performance Elite Products. This will be a combination of a continued Paleo Plan, at least 4 workouts a week and The Performance Elite Timeline. *below*

This is the list of Products in the Challenge:;

• One bottle of Muscle Strength
• One bottle of Catalyst™
• One bottle of O₂ Gold
• One canister of Arginine Extreme
• One box of Rehydrate Electrolyte Replacement Drink
• One box of Post-Workout Recovery Sports Drink
• One bottle of Nighttime Recovery
• One Canister of Muscle Gain™
• ***SootheX is not part of the product line any longer***

This is a new challenge and is not the same as the 24 Day Challenge, I would recommend doing the 24 Day Challenge before you start this Challenge. The 24 Day Challenge is a great kick start to your health! If you have any question about any of this information, feel free to contact me! 

(Ask about how to get these products at a Discount)

Here's to Health and Fitness

Joshua

24 Days an beyond!

I am excited - my Mom and Dad are starting their 24 Day Challenges on Monday! A few other friends, and my girlfriend have decided to do the challenge as well. I am so glad that my experience has inspired them to kick start their journey to being healthy! It's hard to think that I spent 12 years thinking that the way I felt and looked at that time was "just how it is." Several months ago I found out within five days, that it's not true! I realized that I can look and more importantly FEEL amazing. I started my journey with the 24 Day Challenge coupled with clean nutrition and CrossFit and I have completely changed my life and my perspective on life. I now feel healthy physically, emotionally and mentally. 

I know some of you  might say..."This guy has chugged the whole gallon of kool-aid!" Well, if you consider Spark as kool-aid...then yes I have! And I'm extremely grateful for that!  

I am stronger than I was three months ago. I can run longer. I can focus longer on one given task. I have a clearer thought process. And I'm truly happier because I'm healthier. Happy hasn't been in my vocabulary for years. This change has opened my life up in so many ways. I went from barley having a business to taking on 4 different businesses. That is huge for me! Being able to focus on one thought was hard enough but to be able to handle so much in one day would be such a difficult challenge if I wasn't healthy. So, you can see how changing just a few small things can change everything and make your life better! I would challenge anyone to make some changes and see what happens. Blog, write, video your experience! Get out and do something! 

Please, feel free to ask me any questions on what/where/when and how I did this. I want to help other people feel the way I do now. 

"I do not want to be on my death bed and say "I should have!" Therefore I CrossFit!"

-Joshua Curtis

New Challenge - FREE Photo Shoot!

When I decided to change my health, I would have never thought that I would be where I am at right now! I feel amazing and I can do so much more than I could three months ago. With a determined mind and a great Coach, I have completely changed my life. A few weeks into my life change I decided to do the Advocare 24 Day Challenge. I have to say from the start I was thinking..."Really? is this going to do anything for me!?" Well, after the first 3 days I saw a change in my energy, body and my mind! I woke up with energy and mental clarity that lasted all day, my cravings for sugar and processed foods diminished and I felt great about feeding my body the nutrients that it really needed. After the challenge, I felt like a brand new man! BEAST to the max for sure. This 24 Day Challenge set me on the right track physically and mentally to the weight and fitness goals that I have for myself! With a total of 10lbs of pure FAT loss and a total of 40lbs lost over two months, I would take the challenge again any day. I didn't get there on my own, having the right coach and a good support system along with the great products made it a huge success. So.. I wanted to spread the "Health Wealth" to anyone who wants to kickstart their body and change there health! I am inviting you to join me on this health journey and I am giving away a FREE Photo Shoot (Local to me) to the winner and gift cards to second and third place! Who's with me!?

This is my progress when I did the Challenge. 

Here's the breakdown:
Total weight loss - 10 lbs. of fat
BMI - 30 (from 31.3 - 30)
Waist measurement - 1.25 inches lost (from 37 1/2" to 36 1/2")
Thigh measurement - 1 1/2" inches lost from on each leg


Information Rules and Such!

To be in the Contest!

1. You buy the 24 Day Challenge (click here)
2. Must take before and after photos.
3. Must take measurements.

What you get!

1. Everything you need for success durning the Challenge!
2. Daily contact with me my Coach and a Licensen Nutritionist!
3. Future Support after you complete the Challenge, to help you reach your Fitness Goals!

Prizes!

1. First Place Winner! : FREE Photo Shoot by Me valued at $450.00! (my work) or a $100 gift card if you are not local.
2. Second Place Winner! : $50 Gift Card! (Local or Not Local)
3. Third Place Winner! : $25 Gift Card! (Local or Not Local)
*local is Austin, Tx and Surrounding areas.
*Photo Shoot is for one person, the winner of the challenge. 
*Gift Cards will be Visa Gift Cards!

*Winner is determined by total % of inches lost.
* Remember this isn't about weight loss but being healthy and feeling great! But you will lose weight!
*Ask about extras to add to your Challenge to help you more. This is something I did to help me get stronger and lose more.

So, lets get this started. Feel free to invite your friends and you can have a partner do do it with you! Team Work makes the Dream Work! The contest starts Sept. 8th 2012! (Sign Up Here) and buy your 24 Day Challenge!

Let's do this! 

Day: 24 Results

Today was the last day of the 24 Day Challenge and I look like a dork...haha!! 


Here are the results!


Pictures are better so I'll leave out all the numbers! 

Told you I look like a dork....it looks like I need to get a new spin and straighten up. But on the other hand I feel amazing. The best part is I have long term goals and this challenge has put in place a strong foundation for me to complete those goals. So...here't to a healthy  life!

Day: 23 One more day!

Today is day 23 for the 23 day challenge and day 2 of the Ab Challenge! I am super excited and super sore from yesterday's workout. Must keep moving! 


Here is a look into what I ate yesterday...


more after the jump...