Healthy Meal Plan Suggestions
Posted on 01. Aug, 2016 by Healthy Girl in General Info
Here are some meal plan suggestions that work for the 24 Day Challenge:
Lunch
- Tuna with canola mayo, carrots, celery, cucumbers
- Grilled chicken with steamed veggies and hummus
- Grilled chicken salad with zero calorie dressing
- Grilled fish and steamed veggies
- Egg salad with mustard and a tiny amount of canola mayo on top of mixed greens
- Leftovers from dinner 🙂
Dinner
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- Our favorite Easy Summer Meal
- Advocare friendly Caesar Salad
- Grilled chicken with steamed broccoli and cauliflower, roasted delicata squash*
- Grilled salmon with sauteed brussel sprouts* and steamed asparagus
- Baked tilapia* with steamed veggies and half cup roasted butternut squash* or half sweet potato (plain)
- Spicy Ginger Chicken* and Snow Peas
- Brian’s Shrimp Masterpiece*
- Jennie O Applewood smoked turkey breast, steamed veggies and small salad
- Buffalo Wing Turkey Burgers* with veggies*
What are your favorite 24 Day Challenge Meals?
* see recipe
Tabitha
28. Apr, 2012
Wow we are just starting (my husband and I) and I was so excited to find this website. Thanks for all the ideas, recipes, and answers! Hopefully we will have a success story to share soon!
Susan
28. Apr, 2012
Can I have sugar and dairy free coffee instead of the spark?
Healthy Girl
28. Apr, 2012
@ Susan,
No sugar on the 24 Day Challenge and no coffee on the cleanse.
Tracie
27. Apr, 2012
Why is the catalysis Important?
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Tracie,
Catalyst helps preserve lean muscle mass while you are losing weight. Can be taken during 24 Day Challenge and beyond.
joyce
26. Apr, 2012
Try the tuna packed in olive oil…its so much better then the water packed…Im sure its ok…cause the diet says we can have olive oil
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Joyce,
Be sure to drain well, and know that you are adding calories.
Sheri
26. Apr, 2012
I have been taking my catalyst in the morning and in the afternoon when I get home from work about 5:30. Should I change and take it before lunch? Also, I am on day 6 of challenge I am adhering to strictly to the meal plan, for the exception of not eating any carbs at lunch or dinner, and so far only 2lbs lost. Also I am concerned about the cleanse not working correctly ;o)
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Sheri,
Take Catalyst 1/2 hour before breakfast and lunch on empty stomach. Look at our FAQs to be sure you are adhering and answer any other question you may have including about elimination.
Linda
24. Apr, 2012
I am so discouraged 🙁 I am on day 17 and have gained 2 pounds back of the 5 that I had lost. I am having problems with pain in my feet and back and cannot exercise at the moment. The Dr. has perscribed prednisone tablets(which I have not began taking yet) and I wonder if I should take the Max-3 tablets while I am taking the prednisone?
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Linda,
Suggest you discuss with your doctor. Eat lots of veggies and drink lots of water. Hope you feel better.
Krystal
24. Apr, 2012
Can I drink a Meal Replacement shake for dinner on the cleanse or do I have to eat?
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Krsytal,
We don’t use meal replacements on the cleanse since we are eliminating dairy. We start them on day 11 for breakfast.
Cassie
24. Apr, 2012
I am actually writing on behalf of my grandmother. I will finish up my 24 day challenge on Sunday. I feel great and I am planning on carrying my new eating habits on. My grandma has seen how well I have been doing and she can tell that I have lost weight and now she is interested in it. I am trying to find information for her about it because she is diabetic. She has been on things like Nutrasystem but the sugar alcohol is messing with her and only causing her more discomfort and she isn’t losing weight. Is it safe for her to go on the challenge and use the Advocare products?
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Cassie,
This article will help you.
Danielle
23. Apr, 2012
When is best to use the meal replacement? Does it matter what phase or days? I see generally for breakfast, but unsure on when. Thanks!
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Danielle,
Use the meal replacement shakes starting on Day 11 and even after you finish the Challenge. We have used daily for years. Love the vanilla!
Caron
23. Apr, 2012
I am on day 15 of the 24 day challenge. I did great
during my cleanse, I lost 8 lbs & 3 inches, but since
I started the MNS pkgs, I have not lost anything. I
feel great and my clothes are fitting loser but I see
no more weight loss. I have even moved my
exercises up to 40 minutes instead of 30 minutes.
I am getting very frustrated that I am NOT cheating
at all but I still do not see any more results!
I am menopausal too, so could this be effecting me?
And what else could I do to see more weight loss?
Thanks
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Caron,
This article should help you.
jbgood
22. Apr, 2012
is it ok to have fruit in your salads for lunch and also iv’e read on the advocare worksheet where they say balsalmic vinegar then i’ve read on this post that balsalmic has too much sugar and suggests walden farms dressings. I prefer to make my own dressing when I can so what am I allowed to make my dressings with other than no dairy?
Dawn
22. Apr, 2012
Two questions….
There are a few vegetables not on your list that I like to eat. I’m hoping it’s not because they are a no go. Beets and eggplant??
My husband and I are on day 1 of the 24 day.
Also, does an unlimited vegetable, labeled with, (**), mean that you can have it WHENEVER you want or just as much as you want for that meal or snack time?
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Dawn,
Beets are high in sugar, and I would avoid now. Eggplant is fine if steamed. It absorbs a lot of oil, so don’t sautee. You can spray PAM on the grill and grill it. Fell free to add those veggies to your meals and snacks.
Jessica Jacobson
22. Apr, 2012
can you have whole wheat bread during the first 10 days?
Healthy Girl
27. Apr, 2012
@ Jessica,
Look at the instructions. No wheat during the cleanse.
Sandy
22. Apr, 2012
I am starting day 4 of the 24 challenge tomorrow. I did not purchase the meal replacement shakes. My advocare consultant said that I could have greek yogurt and granola for breakfast. Now I am reading that I should add a veggie as well. Can you recommend some breakfast ideas?
Healthy Girl
22. Apr, 2012
@ Sandy,
Please read the instructions! No greek yogurt or granola. Eat fruit and hard boiled eggs as directed.
Amanda
20. Apr, 2012
what all can i eat for breakfast, instead of just an egg white omelet?!
Healthy Girl
22. Apr, 2012
@ Amanda,
Read the instructions and look at the great food guide. Fruit and hard boiled eggs are best choice for good results.
Kayla
19. Apr, 2012
I want ranch sooooo bad. Is low-fat ranch after the cleanse ok every now and then? I don’t think I can stomach any more balsamic vinegar dressing. And I’ve also been using fat-free italian dressing but just read where that’s a no-no. Basically, if it tastes good, spit it out… ugh.
Jannen
19. Apr, 2012
What is a good way to fix brown rice, that gives it some flavor.
Emily
27. Apr, 2012
I cook my brown rice with chicken bullion cubes. Makes it great!
Nicole
18. Apr, 2012
So during the cleanse…no triscuits? I thought I read you could have a complex carb at dinner… Doesn’t that count triscuits?
Healthy Girl
19. Apr, 2012
@ Nicole,
No wheat and no crackers. Your complex carb can be 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 sweet potato, hummus. See the Grocery Guide.
Meme
18. Apr, 2012
Im on day 14 can I drink a diet coke or sprite zero, now .
And I have been following the right gide lines on the right foods to eat but I’ve only lost 1 maybe 1 1/2 pounds, could my diabetes have anything to do with me lossing weight slower?
My husband has lost 8or9 pounds:) Thanks
Healthy Girl
19. Apr, 2012
For best results, no soda of any kind. Use water and Spark. You can ask your doctor about the diabetes relationship. Also, this post may help you.
Monanbilly
17. Apr, 2012
I’m on day 12 cani have wheat crackers with my tuna?
Healthy Girl
17. Apr, 2012
@ Monanbilly,
For best results, no crackers. You can have a slice of whole wheat bread as your carb if desired after the cleanse, if your weight loss is going well.
Vanessa
17. Apr, 2012
So, no dairy EVER, or only during the first 10 days?
Healthy Girl
17. Apr, 2012
You can have limited dairy (no cheese or whole milk) after the cleanse, but many people keep off of it since noticing they feel better without the dairy. Dairy is known to cause inflammation.
Linda
17. Apr, 2012
Can you have bannanas?
Healthy Girl
17. Apr, 2012
@ Linda,
A banana once in a while is okay, but try to stick to the fruits recommended especially berries, apples, and other fibrous fruit.
julie
17. Apr, 2012
I’m reading in some places that the fiber drink should be consumed with breakfast and other says I should wait 30 minutes after fiber drink to eat. Which one is true? And if I am also incorporating the catalyst should that be taken 30 minutes before the fiber drink or can I take it with it? thanks!
Healthy Girl
17. Apr, 2012
Look at the checklists. Wait 30 minutes after fiber drink for breakfast. Take the Catalyst 30 minutes before breakfast and lunch (3 capsules).
Shannon
16. Apr, 2012
What are your thoughts on “decaf soy sugar free latte” =]…a size ‘short’ of course, during days 11-24…..like maybe 1-2 times p/week? Can you share why dairy is omitted? I’m on my 2nd round of 24-day and have really enjoyed the ‘Clean Eating’ even after my last 24 days were up. Just wondering about dairy and the benefit to cutting it out as much as possible!
Healthy Girl
16. Apr, 2012
@ Shannon,
Dairy can cause inflammation. No coffee during the cleanse, and would avoid or be sparing even with decaf after for best results.
Repeat the cleanse portion only every 90 days. You can do the 14 Day MNS plan indefinitley (I do 🙂 )
thx
Lindsey
15. Apr, 2012
My husband and I are starting tomorrow…can we eat whole grain couscous?
Healthy Girl
16. Apr, 2012
@ Lindsey,
For best results, stick to 1/2 cup brown rice or 1/2 sweet potato, or hummus as you carb if needed.
Lindsey
14. Apr, 2012
Im on day 3 of the cleanse. Are rice cakes ( no salt) ok to have with some peanut butter?
Healthy Girl
16. Apr, 2012
@ Lindsey,
Natural peanut butter only with no sugar added. No more than 2 tablespoons. If you do not lose quickly enough, this can be eliminated.
andrea
12. Apr, 2012
Hi. Can I use balsamic vinegar and olive oil to dress salads?
Jamie
10. Apr, 2012
Hi i am on day 10 of the 24 day ! I lost 9 lbs so far the only thing i miss is my coffee! When can i have it again???? Tomorrow?????
Healthy Girl
12. Apr, 2012
You need to keep drinking Spark. Coffee would be adding additional caffeine that is not needed. Great results.
Linda
14. Apr, 2012
How about caffeine free coffee? I’ve been drinking one cup…after my spark drink. Also, can I have shell fish such as shrimp (boiled, broiled or grilled? Can I have watermelon?
At night between supper/ dinner and bed time, I get pains in my stomach and I feel nauesious…why is this and what can I do about it? I am on day 7 and I’ve lost 5 pounds.
Healthy Girl
16. Apr, 2012
@ Linda,
No coffee including decaf on the cleanse.Limited shellfish and limited watermelon are okay – don’t have every day. Try to use fibrous fruit like berries and apples. Be sure to drink enough water. Have a small snack(almonds or egg, small piece of fruit) at night if that helps.
Dana
09. Apr, 2012
Is squash (all types) and wild rice ok to have? And I saw whole wheat tortillas on approved list but I thought we were supposed to stay away from that?
Healthy Girl
09. Apr, 2012
@ Dana,
You can have squash, but try to pick more of the lower carb varieties. No wild rice. You can have a small serving of brown rice if it doesn’t stall you. No wheat during the cleanse.
jenna
11. Apr, 2012
is it okay to have italian dressing if you make it yourself? i used olive oil, apple cider vinegar and an italian season mix?
Healthy Girl
12. Apr, 2012
@Jenna,
The Italian seasoning mix that I have seen would not work as there is sugar and other things that should be avoided. Use these suggestions.
jenna
12. Apr, 2012
i am on day 2 of the cleanse and now i am afraid i might have messed up. i used my own italian dressing on a salad once last night and i used it to marinate my grilled chicken for dinner tonight. is this going to stall my results? is there anything i can do to fix it? other than that i have been following everything to a tee.
Healthy Girl
12. Apr, 2012
@ Jenna,
Continue on. 🙂
Ashley
02. Apr, 2012
What would you reccomend for a snack in between meals and would you be able to direct me to a menu plan if there is one?
Healthy Girl
04. Apr, 2012
@ Ashley,
Raw almonds and hard boiled eggs are great. Look at the instructions and great foods guide to get meal/food suggestions.
Abbi
29. Mar, 2012
Advogirl,
My family ordered pizza the other night for supper. That was the only thing that they had. They thought they were being nice by getting me a deLite (super thin crust) veggie pizza with little cheese. I made sure to drink over 120 ounces of water that day and got back right on track the next day. Will this hinder my weight lose?
Healthy Girl
30. Mar, 2012
@ Abbi,
You inspired today’s post! https://advotips.com/help-for-advocare-carb-lovers/ Eat super clean and drink water!
Nicki
27. Mar, 2012
How about peanut butter?
Healthy Girl
29. Mar, 2012
@ Nicki,
Peanut butter is okay as a snack without the bread and jelly. It needs to be natural peanut butter without sugar added. It is alot of calories, so be careful to limit to no more than 2 tablespoons.
Donna
26. Mar, 2012
can you have decaff herbal hot tea on cleanse?
During Phase 2, can you have dairy? coffee?
Healthy Girl
29. Mar, 2012
@ Donna,
You can have the tea, but best to use water and Spark as much as possible in lieu of this. For best results, limit your dairy and coffee on Phase 2.
Terry
25. Mar, 2012
I’m on cleansing stage can I use fat free miracle whip? I don’t like mustard.
Healthy Girl
29. Mar, 2012
@ Terry,
Use canola mayo in very limited amount.
Michele
25. Mar, 2012
thiis is my second time around with doing the 24 day challenge. I did great the first time but this time looks like I have only lost about 3 pounds and still have about 5 days left. Why is this time so different? I work out 5 days a week sometime doing 2hours of cardio classes. Very frustrated. I hope I have lost inches. Michele
Healthy Girl
29. Mar, 2012
@ Michele,
It all depends on how much you have to lose and how you are adhering to the plan. This might help.
ladyglove
23. Mar, 2012
So is a small amount of ranch dressing ok to have on salads?? And I don’t like fruit much, so what else can be used to stay regular during both phases? My stomach feels bloated but I’m not eating more than just the shake for breakfast, salads for lunch n dinner, and almonds for mid afternoon snack… ????
Healthy Girl
24. Mar, 2012
@ Ladyglove,
You don’t say which phase you are one, but for either one, you need to be eating protein, etc. Pls review the instructions for your phase. Then look at this post
Kadie
23. Mar, 2012
How are the meal replacements dairy if they are mixed with water?
Healthy Girl
24. Mar, 2012
@ Kadie,
They contain whey protein, which is a dairy product.
Wendy
22. Mar, 2012
I am on day 15 of the 24 day challenge and did great the first week (during the cleanse) and lost 7 pounds. This last week though I only lost 1 pound???? Lil frustrated??? I am following to the letter…. drinking alot of water and exercising 3 times a week. Anybody have any ideas?
Healthy Girl
24. Mar, 2012
@ Wendy,
8 pounds in 15 days is great. Keep going. 🙂
Nicole
20. Mar, 2012
Some of the info listed says you can have somemoderate wheat during the cleanse phase, others say not to. Which is it? 🙂
Thanks…
Healthy Girl
24. Mar, 2012
@ Nicole,
No wheat.
Donna
20. Mar, 2012
For phase 1, where/when should u incorporate the catalyst?
Healthy Girl
24. Mar, 2012
@ Donna,
Half hour before breakfast and lunch on empty stomach.