Eating Out On Advocare 24 Day – Tip 1

Eating Out On Advocare 24 Day – Tip 1

Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by in General Info, Recipes, Recipes & Food

I have lots of tips for success when eating out during the 24 Day Challenge.  Today I reveal my favorite meal for eating out in a restaurant during the cleanse or the balance of the 24 Day Challenge.  This works in many restaurants.

Order grilled salmon (or other fish) with no starch and a double order of veggies.  You can add fresh fruit (naked) for dessert if desired.  Here is how I order it.  I ask to have the salmon grilled with no oil, butter or sauce (the natural omegas in salmon keep it plenty moist, and I don’t want to risk them drowning the fish in oil or even worse, butter).  I ask to have my veggies steamed with no butter or oil or sauce.   That way you get fresher veggies that have not been sitting in oil in a saute pan.

As easy as this sounds, I was only having 60% chance of getting what I really wanted until I adopted the following strategy.  I tell the waitperson ahead of time that “I apologize that I am going to be difficult”, or that “I have have food restrictions”, and say I hope he/she can help me out.  This has really helped improve the chances of getting it right, except when the waitress asked me what “steamed” was.  Yikes – no help there!  When I asked her to check after she said there were none, I did actually did get the order.  She pushed a bowl of veggies at me and said ” your steamed veggies, ha!”

Remember, it is your choice what you put in your body.  You don’t have to eat things that you don’t want while you are tying so hard to achieve success and be healthy.

119 Responses to “Eating Out On Advocare 24 Day – Tip 1”

  1. Christy

    12. Apr, 2012

    Can you eat an unlimited amount of bell peppers?

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  2. Jamy

    02. Apr, 2012

    What do I do if I can’t handle the meal replacement shakes? Can’t get them down! 🙁

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    • Healthy Girl

      02. Apr, 2012

      @ Jamy,
      You mean they are too thick? You can add more water. We love them – flavored by Häagen-Dazs. If you don’t like the flavor, trya another. Our fave is vanilla.

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  3. crystal

    27. Mar, 2012

    I am on the 10 day clease part of the 24 day challenge. I lost 3.9 lbs from day 1-4. I woke up this morning (day 5) and gained 1.8 back. I eat 1000-1200 calories a day and only 4oz of protien 2-3 times a day. I eat carbs and fruit only on the refule days I am litterally following the rules as I am supposed to and I don’t know why I would do so well and then back track.

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    • Healthy Girl

      29. Mar, 2012

      @ Crystal,
      We do the 24 Day Challenge, and then maintenance on this site. It is about following the instructions as opposed to counting calories.

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  4. Carrie

    18. Mar, 2012

    This is our 6th day on the challenge and I’m running out of meal options. IS there somewhere on the internet that gives more ideas??? also I was told NO SALT. But dont seem to see it in writing any where, is this allowed or not?

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  5. Dfoxfan37

    18. Mar, 2012

    Instead of ground turkey is ground chicken good for buffalo burgers?

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  6. Ruby

    09. Mar, 2012

    in your comments you say for people to avoid eating pasta… however… in reading the booklet that comes with the 10 day cleanse it says that you can have pasta,breads, and rice in the WHOLE GRAIN form…. and says to avoid white rice and white bread? Also, it doesn’t state anywhere in the packet to avoid dairy?

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    • Healthy Girl

      12. Mar, 2012

      @ Ruby,
      The advice here is the method our group has used for success and quickest results.

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  7. dana

    08. Mar, 2012

    I’m on Day 4 of Cleanse and just ate something I shouldn’t have….am I totally messed up?? Ate a piece of bread that I shouldn’t have….so irritated!!!

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  8. elvira

    07. Mar, 2012

    im on my 3rd day and i been feeling dizzy. do you know what might be causing that

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  9. Carrie

    04. Mar, 2012

    Can I have my morning and afternoon snack options with my meals instead of eating them at the specific intervals? I feel like it would give me more options for recipes…I’m tired of just lemon juice or vinegar on my salad. I’d like to make a dressing with avocado blended into it.

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    • Healthy Girl

      06. Mar, 2012

      @ Carrie,
      Not sure what you are putting in the dressing besides avocado?

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  10. Laura

    28. Feb, 2012

    is sashimi okay during the 24dc?

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  11. Crystal Latham

    21. Feb, 2012

    I have felt nauseous after I take the thermo pill and after I eat. Is that normal I’m only on day 2 of cleanse and if so when does the feeling go away?

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  12. Amy

    09. Feb, 2012

    What would you recommend for salad dressing from a restaurant?

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    • Healthy Girl

      10. Feb, 2012

      @Amy,
      I wouldn’t use any. Just a little oil and vinegar (not balsamic).

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      • laura

        28. Feb, 2012

        why no balsamic? I’ve been using it for 23 days!! 🙁

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        • Healthy Girl

          29. Feb, 2012

          @ Laura,
          Balsamic contains sugar and some have a problem with it.

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  13. lori

    22. Jan, 2012

    is turkey bacon or turkey sausage ago while on the cleanse?

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  14. Katie

    21. Jan, 2012

    Can you eat whole wheat pasta or rice pasta? And should these be avoided in phase 1? Also if I’m a vegetarian, are beans ok for protein or ate you counting those as a carb?

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    • Healthy Girl

      22. Jan, 2012

      No pasta. The beans would count as the complex carb. Use tofu,also eggs if you eat them.

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  15. RJ

    17. Jan, 2012

    Hello,

    Strange on the green tea, as page six of the 10 day program for foods to eat and foods to avoid. Is shows herbal tea as something to have? Can you explain?

    thank you,
    RJ

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    • Healthy Girl

      18. Jan, 2012

      @ RJ,
      Best results are using water and Spark., but decaf tea once a day is acceptable. Green tea has caffeine.

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  16. RJ

    13. Jan, 2012

    Hello, Can I drink Green Tea instead of water? if so, how much green tea can I have a day?

    Thank you,
    RJ

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  17. Cindy

    07. Jan, 2012

    Have a girlfriend that wants to do the 24 day challenge, but has peanut allergies and the Shakes have the warning on them. Can she substitute something for the shake? The bars have the same warning.

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    • Healthy Girl

      08. Jan, 2012

      Bars are for after the 24 Day, and are a convenience, not a necessary item. Berries and hard boied eggs work for the breakfast if there is an issue. A double portion of Muscle Gain could help.

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  18. Christy

    07. Jan, 2012

    Does it need to be hard boiled eggs? Is there something special about the type or consistency of the eggs?

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    • Healthy Girl

      07. Jan, 2012

      The good thing about hard boiled eggs is that you haven’t added anything to them. You can have fried or scrambled with no added milk or butter. Use a nonstick pan and PAM.

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  19. Kelly

    11. Nov, 2011

    can we have light/ natural popcorn?

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    • Healthy Girl

      12. Dec, 2011

      This is not a food recommended during the 24 Day challenge. For optimal results, try to stick with recommended foods.

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  20. perla

    26. Oct, 2011

    can u drink liquor after the 10 days?

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    • Healthy Girl

      27. Oct, 2011

      @Perla,
      For best results, try to stay on clean plan for 80-90% of the time.

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  21. Melissa

    19. Oct, 2011

    Is there a list of foods to avoid? I am about to start the cleanse & see the grocery list but didn’t know dairy was restricted. I want to make sure I follow everything. I saw you can have chocolate covered strawberries & eggs. Confused on what is NOT allowed.

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  22. Amber

    09. Sep, 2011

    Just recieved my Advocare 24 day challange in the mail. I am confused on the specifics though. After reading all these posts its seems as though I am not the only one. Why isn’t there more specific instructions in the kit? I realize you can find alot of info on the site but there are links to other things on each page and I keep getting off track. The web site is a great tool, but it just seems that there should be more specific details with the kit! I was so excited to get going but unfortunatly I feel as though it will take me a few days to get through the site and links to get all the information to set myself up for success!

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    • Healthy Girl

      09. Sep, 2011

      @ Amber,
      Your sponsor can provide more information and coaching.

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  23. Julie

    08. Sep, 2011

    I don’t understand why you can have Spark which has caffeine but you cannot have tea or coffee?

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  24. linda

    03. Sep, 2011

    I’m confused. I’m halfway through the 10 day and my directions have the Meal Replacement for breakfast…yet your group doesn’t do that?

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    • Healthy Girl

      03. Sep, 2011

      Linda,
      Our group does not since we eliminate dairy, but some groups do. Check with your sponsor.

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  25. DEB

    20. Aug, 2011

    Now that i have completed the 24day…what is the best to do now….stay on the Max3 and Spark

    love this !!!!

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  26. Becca

    07. Aug, 2011

    Is tofu ok during the 10 day cleanse?

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  27. Becca

    05. Aug, 2011

    I am starting my 24 day challenge next Monday. How often should I be drinking the Spark? My package came with a total of 28 packets. Will I have to order more before the 24 days are over?

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    • Healthy Girl

      05. Aug, 2011

      Becca,
      Most people use 1-2 Sparks per day. You can order more Spark. My favorite is Pink Lemonade. 🙂 Many people enjoy the economy of ordering a canister as it is cheaper than the individual packets.

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  28. Tiffany

    03. Aug, 2011

    I”ve purchased several extra supplements and I have no idea when to take them. I bought Thermoplus, Catalyst, and Leptilean. When do I take them? Do I use them during days 1-10? 11-24? Or after the 24 day challenge?

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    • Healthy Girl

      03. Aug, 2011

      @Tiffany twice a day on an empty stomach half hour before a meal – 3 capsules
      Add 1 thermoplus to this starting on Day 11
      Leptilean after the challenge.

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  29. gerry sumrall

    20. Jul, 2011

    Can you have coffee after the 10 day cleanse? One cup(with a little splenda) ??

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    • Healthy Girl

      21. Jul, 2011

      @Gerry, For best results, stick with the Spark instead.

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  30. ashley

    29. Jun, 2011

    Soo… I don’t do eggs. I want to start my cleanse this week. I don’t do fish either. Suggestions? I was told to stay away from red meat so turkey and chicken? Ground turkey? And seasonings?

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    • Healthy Girl

      29. Jun, 2011

      Ashley,
      Chicken, turkey, tofu. Ground turkey is fine – just don’t add breadcrumbs. Seasoning is fine. Look at the recipes and meal suggestions.

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  31. Barry

    20. Jun, 2011

    Why no milk or milk products during the cleanse? That’s an essential part of any diet, right?

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    • Healthy Girl

      22. Jun, 2011

      @ Barry
      During the 10 day cleanse we eliminate foods that are known to be inflammatory to many people (wheat, coffee, dairy, alcohol, yeast, soda), and add more foods and supplements that may help reduce inflammation (Omega 3’s, fruits, veggies, water).

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  32. trakstar

    16. Mar, 2011

    I know this plan is not about counting calories, but how many calories should we be seeing if we eat according to plan. I’m a big girl 5’9 x 186# and this 1000 – 1200 calorie thing is draining me. According to my body weight and height, I should be shooting for about 1600 for optimal weight loss (according to MyFitnessPal.com). Can I have more food please? I am exhausted on day 8 of the cleanse.

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  33. Ann Magill-Hamilton

    28. Feb, 2011

    Started the 24 day Challenge today. I am still a bit confused on how to do everything. I have printed off the directions and read them over and over. Basically this is how my day started. I took the fiber drink first thing in the morning, drank several glasses of water through out the morning, had an apple mid morning, more water and then a grilled chicken salad for lunch. I then had spark and 3 catalyst mid afternoon. Later on had some celery sticks and an apple with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. I was starving between apple and lunch, amazingly I am not hungry after the snack in the afternoon and before dinner. I am looking for ideas for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Do I do meal replacement shakes?

    I am not a huge fish eater but can manage tuna salad. Is sour cream ok or not during the cleanse. I want to do this right, just not sure what I should be eating exactly or drinking. I am afraid I will get bored with water after a few days.

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  34. Rhonda Caudle

    10. Feb, 2011

    When do you start feeling this “energy” everyone talks about. I am on my 4th day of the 10 day cleanse and its been tough!!! Is there an approximate time after this cleanse that I will feel energetic??

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    • Healthy Girl

      10. Feb, 2011

      You should feel it now, but everyone is different. Are you using the products as instructions say? Are you drinking the Spark and eating enough? You shouldn’t be hungry. Feel free to email using the contact us form and tell me what you are eating and drinking.

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  35. Bob

    03. Feb, 2011

    can you have green tea on the 10 day cleanse

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    • Healthy Girl

      03. Feb, 2011

      Bob, decaf would be okay. Be sure you are drinking your Spark!

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  36. Nicole

    24. Jan, 2011

    I know this isn’t really related, but do you have any suggestions for Super Bowl recipes??

    We’re having a party and everyone will be eating wings, pulled pork sandwiches, chips & guac, etc. What can I eat with them?

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  37. Katie

    23. Jan, 2011

    Can you drink fat free milk during the 10 day cleanse program?

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  38. Advocare Evolution

    05. Dec, 2010

    What my wife and I do is almost always share an entree and grab a few appetizers as well. Lower calories and more taste selections!

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  39. Jana

    29. Nov, 2010

    During the first 3 day of the Cleanse, Do you drink both the Fiber Drink AND the Meal Replacement Shake 30 min. after the Spark?

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    • Healthy Girl

      29. Nov, 2010

      Our group does not use Meal Replacement shakes during the cleanse – just during the 14 Day part.

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  40. Lorrie

    16. Oct, 2010

    I am still wondering if you are allowed anything for breakfast on the first 10 days of the cleanse? Also, can you have multigrain bread ( 6 grams of fiber) during the first 10 days?
    Just wondering.

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    • Healthy Girl

      16. Oct, 2010

      Hi Lorrie,
      You should eat breakfast! Best is fruit and hard boiled eggs.

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