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Can I do another cleanse (yes, I know Advocare says 90 days) but whats the harm in doing it before 90 days. Today would be day 50 from my first one.
@ Brittany,
Just continue using Phase 2. The doctors advise cleansing only every 90 days.
I am on day 1 and above you wrote no bread during cleanse phase, but whole grain is listed under complex carb choices on the app.
@ Caroline,
For best results, follow these instructions.
I am on day 7 of the cleanse and I just realized that I have been drinking the fiber drink days 4-6 when I wasn’t supposed to. I didn’t drink it today though, what should i do?
@ Ashley,
Continue on.
Can I do the another 10 day cleanse a month after I do one?
@ Kristan,
Once every 90 days. Do Phase 2 in between.
Hiya,
Is it okay to take Aleve while on the Advocare program. Today is my 24th day. I can find anyone commenting on it.
Thanks..
@Monica,
Check with your doctor about any medications.
After reading this I realize I messed up , a friend forwarded me meal suggestions which included a whole grain pasta meal … I ate this the first night , how detrimental could this be ?
@ Elizabeth,
Just continue on – you should be fine.
Can you take testosterone orally while using advocare?
@ Taylor,
Check with your doctor.
Can I take a multivitamin while on the cleanse and/or phase 2?
@ Brandi,
you will not need to, the vitamins are in your MNS pack.
How many omega pill should you take and when?
@ Laura,
You can take 4-6 a day. During Phase 2, 2 pills are already in your strip pack.
Should I be taking the catalyst 3x a day, and how many should I be taking each time.
@ Danielle,
3 capsules twice a day on empty stomach, preferably before breakfast and before lunch.
I read you should take 3 catalyst before breakfast and then 3 before lunch. I only have 1 bottle so I wouldnt have enough to do that for the 24 days. What should I do.
@ Lindsey,
Adding another bottle would be ideal. Otherwise, you will have to take 3 capsules once per day.
Can you have peanut butter on the cleanse? I keep seeing so much about almond butter but nothing about peanut butter anywhere?
@ Laura,
Natural peanut butter with no sugar added only. Limit to 2 level tablespoons.
if i wanted to have a decaf green tea can i use honey with it?
@ Karm,
No honey or sugar.
What if I can’t drink the meal replacement drinks?
@ Joan,
You can continue with hard boiled eggs and fruit for breakfast. Why cant you drink them?
During the first phase do you always have to have a complex carb with breakfast?
@ Lindsey,
For best results, use fruit and hard boiled eggs.
Should I have a complex carb during lunch and dinner then? Or just have it once during the day? In the meal plan is said during breakfast and lunch and optional at dinner.
@ Lindsey,
Once per day unless you are losing too quickly.
Can I start a antibiotic , I’m on day 13, doc said he’s not familiar with advocare
@ Shawn,
Your doctor can read info here:
Here??
Good morning.
Are dill pickles ok to eat on this plan?
how about peanut butter?
Having a tuff time with lunch ideas – without buying a bunch of new foods.
Thank you
Mike
@ Mike,
Would stay away from pickles during 24 Day Challenge. Natural peanut butter with no sugar added is okay as snack if you continue to lose. Lunch ideas are here.
Can we use avocado oil during the cleanse phase? Or should I just stick to broths and no calorie olive oil sprays? Also, are mushrooms ok?
@ Angie,
Small amount of olive oil or PAM. No broth. Mushrooms are okay.
Does the 24 day bundle include everything you need for 24 days or do you need to buy additional products to complete the challenge as plan is written? From what I see you only get 1 box of 14 count shakes which does not seem like enough for 24 day.
Follow these instructions. Shakes start on Day 11.
I bought an MNS MAX E from a distributor and there is black dots on two of the pills in all the packages???? is this safe
@ Tom,
Check the BB (best by date). Contact your distributor.
Can I start advocare while on an antibiotic
@ Jodi,
Always check with your doctor.
I just started the cleanse today. The person I bought the products from indicated I should drink a shake every morning. I see you indicate that you shouldn’t do the shakes until after the cleanse. The shake is mixed with water. Is this OK?
The shakes start on Phase 2.
Hello,
I have a bunch of the Advocare MNS Max 3 packets. but the BB date is 04/13. Is it still ok to take them?
That is Best By, not an expiration date. Discard if they don’t look fresh.
I have problems swallowing pills. Is it ok if I chew my herbal cleanse pills?
The pills can be crushed.
I’m confused about what I am supposed to eat for breakfast for days 1-10 because I have seen 2 different eating plans. One eating plan says to have a piece or bowl of fruit for breakfast and then 3 eggs, oatmeal , or fruit for mid or ing snack. While another eating plan has said to have a protein, carb, fruit or veggie for breakfast and then a protein, healthy fat, fruit or veggies for snack. I just don’t know which eating plan to follow.
Can organic brown rice pasta be eaten as a complex carb?
@ Michelle,
No pasta.
Can I eat whole wheat bread while doing the cleanse?
@ Alejandra,
No bread on the cleanse (no wheat at all).
I’ve had my advocare for 10 months now and just started taking it the best buy date is 10/13 is it still good to take??
@Jennifer,
You should be fine.
Is sweet potato ok to eat on the cleanse?
@ Michelle,
1/2 sweet potato(baked without butter) as complex carb is fine.
I have had a terrible headache for the past 4 1/2 hours. i have already drank more than 100 oz. of water and am eating pretty often. I don’t feel hungry but this headache will NOT go away. Can I take ibuprofin?
I am a graduate student and take generic adderall on a daily basis (amphetamine salt)- is this ok to take during the cleanse phase of 24-day challenge? I would cut out the Spark as they are both stimulants.
@ Katie,
Please check with your physician.
Im not a doctor. But I was on adderall for ADD for 8 years and got off it during my 24 day challenge. I havent had it since. The spark is amazing. Of course check with your doctor, but just my experience. I have been adderall free for 18 months!!!
what foods can you have on phase 2?
Instructions are here.
My cleanse box only came with 6 herbal an probiotic. How will this effect me?
Here is a description of what is in the box and which days to take the products.
I have 2 advocare products that expired in August of this year. The herbal cleanse and the mns max 3 shake.
Are these still ok to take or should I discard them?
The date is “best by” so for the freshest, would be good to stay close to the date, but many products are good well after.
Can you drink Detox Green Tea during any part of the 24 days?
@ Allison,
For best results, the only tea advised is decaf.
Does Advocare help lower your blood pressure? I have heard this from a few distributors.
@ Kim,
Advocare does not make medical claims. I can talk to my own personal results. Healthier Advocare eating plan, lost weight and exercise helped me lower my blood pressure.
I had started the 10 day cleanse and now have a terrible cold. Is it okay to continue the cleanse while taking cold meds or wait until I’m better?
@ PHyllis,
Look at ingredients in over the counter cold meds. Many cough syrup contains a high amount of sugar.
If I took the fiber cleanse on days 4 and 5 instead of the probiotics, what should I do?
@ Erin,
Just continue on.
What products are vegan friendly? How can I modify the 24 day challenge to be completely vegan friendly?
@ Amanda,
This might help.
I take Xanax as needed for anxiety -is it ok to take with advocare? I’m on day 2 of the cleanse – please advise!!
@ Mandy,
Check with your doctor.