We Have FAQs!
Posted on 22. Feb, 2012 by Healthy Girl in Best Secrets
In order to better help our readers, we have started a FAQ section. Some of you arrive here through a Google search and don’t realize that we have answered these questions a lot of times. We try to help and try to answer the questions you ask in Comments and Contact Us as soon as we can, but this will help all of us and you can get your answers instantly. 🙂 We will be adding more questions in the next few days and will keep updating, so stay tuned and bookmark the page. There is a link at the very top of the page, and also in the sidebar. Let us know what you think. Does this help?
brittany
05. Jul, 2014
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.
Healthy Girl
06. Aug, 2014
@ Brittany,
Just continue using Phase 2. The doctors advise cleansing only every 90 days.
Caroline
03. Jul, 2014
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.
Healthy Girl
06. Aug, 2014
@ Caroline,
For best results, follow these instructions.
Ashley
15. Jun, 2014
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?
Healthy Girl
27. Jun, 2014
@ Ashley,
Continue on.
Kristan
12. Jun, 2014
Can I do the another 10 day cleanse a month after I do one?
Healthy Girl
27. Jun, 2014
@ Kristan,
Once every 90 days. Do Phase 2 in between.
Monica
10. Apr, 2014
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..
Healthy Girl
15. Apr, 2014
@Monica,
Check with your doctor about any medications.
Elizabeth
06. Apr, 2014
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 ?
Healthy Girl
15. Apr, 2014
@ Elizabeth,
Just continue on – you should be fine.
Taylor
23. Mar, 2014
Can you take testosterone orally while using advocare?
Healthy Girl
01. Apr, 2014
@ Taylor,
Check with your doctor.
Brandi
13. Mar, 2014
Can I take a multivitamin while on the cleanse and/or phase 2?
Healthy Girl
15. Apr, 2014
@ Brandi,
you will not need to, the vitamins are in your MNS pack.
Laura
09. Mar, 2014
How many omega pill should you take and when?
Healthy Girl
15. Apr, 2014
@ Laura,
You can take 4-6 a day. During Phase 2, 2 pills are already in your strip pack.
Danielle
09. Mar, 2014
Should I be taking the catalyst 3x a day, and how many should I be taking each time.
Healthy Girl
15. Apr, 2014
@ Danielle,
3 capsules twice a day on empty stomach, preferably before breakfast and before lunch.
Lindsey
07. Mar, 2014
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.
Healthy Girl
07. Mar, 2014
@ Lindsey,
Adding another bottle would be ideal. Otherwise, you will have to take 3 capsules once per day.
Laura
07. Mar, 2014
Can you have peanut butter on the cleanse? I keep seeing so much about almond butter but nothing about peanut butter anywhere?
Healthy Girl
07. Mar, 2014
@ Laura,
Natural peanut butter with no sugar added only. Limit to 2 level tablespoons.
karm
06. Mar, 2014
if i wanted to have a decaf green tea can i use honey with it?
Healthy Girl
07. Mar, 2014
@ Karm,
No honey or sugar.
Joan
05. Mar, 2014
What if I can’t drink the meal replacement drinks?
Healthy Girl
07. Mar, 2014
@ Joan,
You can continue with hard boiled eggs and fruit for breakfast. Why cant you drink them?
Lindsey
04. Mar, 2014
During the first phase do you always have to have a complex carb with breakfast?
Healthy Girl
04. Mar, 2014
@ Lindsey,
For best results, use fruit and hard boiled eggs.
Lindsey
04. Mar, 2014
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.
Healthy Girl
04. Mar, 2014
@ Lindsey,
Once per day unless you are losing too quickly.
Shawn
27. Feb, 2014
Can I start a antibiotic , I’m on day 13, doc said he’s not familiar with advocare
Healthy Girl
04. Mar, 2014
@ Shawn,
Your doctor can read info here:
Shawn
28. Mar, 2014
Here??
Mike
25. Feb, 2014
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
Healthy Girl
04. Mar, 2014
@ 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.
Angie
04. Feb, 2014
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?
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
@ Angie,
Small amount of olive oil or PAM. No broth. Mushrooms are okay.
Abbey
25. Jan, 2014
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.
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
Follow these instructions. Shakes start on Day 11.
Tom
23. Jan, 2014
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
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
@ Tom,
Check the BB (best by date). Contact your distributor.
Jodi
22. Jan, 2014
Can I start advocare while on an antibiotic
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
@ Jodi,
Always check with your doctor.
Val
21. Jan, 2014
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?
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
The shakes start on Phase 2.
ibo
19. Jan, 2014
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?
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
That is Best By, not an expiration date. Discard if they don’t look fresh.
Au'shalyn
10. Jan, 2014
I have problems swallowing pills. Is it ok if I chew my herbal cleanse pills?
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
The pills can be crushed.
Mandy
09. Jan, 2014
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.
Michelle
09. Jan, 2014
Can organic brown rice pasta be eaten as a complex carb?
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
@ Michelle,
No pasta.
alejandra
07. Jan, 2014
Can I eat whole wheat bread while doing the cleanse?
Healthy Girl
12. Feb, 2014
@ Alejandra,
No bread on the cleanse (no wheat at all).
jennifer
06. Jan, 2014
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??
Healthy Girl
06. Jan, 2014
@Jennifer,
You should be fine.
Michelle
06. Jan, 2014
Is sweet potato ok to eat on the cleanse?
Healthy Girl
06. Jan, 2014
@ Michelle,
1/2 sweet potato(baked without butter) as complex carb is fine.
tiffany
06. Jan, 2014
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?
Katie
04. Jan, 2014
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.
Healthy Girl
05. Jan, 2014
@ Katie,
Please check with your physician.
Julie
03. Mar, 2014
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!!!
Cari
09. Dec, 2013
what foods can you have on phase 2?
Healthy Girl
10. Dec, 2013
Instructions are here.
Rebekkah
02. Dec, 2013
My cleanse box only came with 6 herbal an probiotic. How will this effect me?
Healthy Girl
10. Dec, 2013
Here is a description of what is in the box and which days to take the products.
Rod
25. Nov, 2013
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?
Healthy Girl
25. Nov, 2013
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.
allison
22. Nov, 2013
Can you drink Detox Green Tea during any part of the 24 days?
Healthy Girl
24. Nov, 2013
@ Allison,
For best results, the only tea advised is decaf.
Kim
19. Nov, 2013
Does Advocare help lower your blood pressure? I have heard this from a few distributors.
Healthy Girl
20. Nov, 2013
@ 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.
Phyllis
10. Nov, 2013
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?
Healthy Girl
14. Nov, 2013
@ PHyllis,
Look at ingredients in over the counter cold meds. Many cough syrup contains a high amount of sugar.
erin
10. Nov, 2013
If I took the fiber cleanse on days 4 and 5 instead of the probiotics, what should I do?
Healthy Girl
14. Nov, 2013
@ Erin,
Just continue on.
Amanda
05. Nov, 2013
What products are vegan friendly? How can I modify the 24 day challenge to be completely vegan friendly?
Healthy Girl
14. Nov, 2013
@ Amanda,
This might help.
Mandy
02. Nov, 2013
I take Xanax as needed for anxiety -is it ok to take with advocare? I’m on day 2 of the cleanse – please advise!!
Healthy Girl
14. Nov, 2013
@ Mandy,
Check with your doctor.