Monday, March 3, 2014

Tour de Cure Get Ready to Take The Ride Of Your Life

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Hi!

I just signed up to ride in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. I'd like to invite you to support me in my efforts to Stop Diabetes!

Tour de Cure is so much more than an event to me. It's my opportunity to change the future and make a positive impact in the lives of all those affected by diabetes. And it's a great ride!

Chances are, you also know someone who has been affected by diabetes and you already know how important it is to stop this disease. My goal is to raise $200.00. Will you join me by visiting my personal page and making a donation?

By supporting me, you will help the American Diabetes Association provide community-based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure.

The power we have together far outweighs what I can do alone. Please join me by donating to this great cause - it would mean so much to me!

Thank you!

Tamara Gill

P.S. Thank you for considering making a donation to my efforts! Also, if you're interested in riding, I'd love the company! Visit my personal page or the Tour website for more information.



 
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Sunday, March 2, 2014

My Challenge and What Helped Me


I made a personal challenge to myself this year.  I'm going to challenge myself personally and professionally.  So I decided to start with doing a 4 hour Spin-A-Thon for the American Diabetes Association.
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I signed up to pledge myself to 4 hours of spinning and I am very excited to start off 2014 in this way. My training plan was taking RPM spin and GGX spin three times a week for endurance, CX Work for core strengthening and Body Flow to stretch and strengthen the muscles,  and of course AdvoCare Spark and Pro-20.  AdvoCare provide the energy, vitamins, amino acids and proteins. Weeks after weeks of training and utilizing my Advocare made me feel confident and prepared.  It provided adequate nourishment my body needed during my training.

The day of the 4 hour Spin-A-Thon for the American Diabetes Association that was host by Gold's Gym March 1, 2014 was here and I felt a little nervous.   My morning breakfast consisted of oatmeal with apples, raisins, and dates and I drank some Advocare Spark to start the morning right.  I arrived kinda early to the event so I was able put my gym bag away in the locker at the Marley Station Gold's Gym and kept my Advocare Performance pack close so I can replenish of all the nutrients I will lose while I spin for 4 hours.  An hour before the event started I  ate my VO2 - Prime Nutrient Bar which is actually very good and tasty.  Vo2 Prime gave me what I body needed along with Advocare Rehydrate  peach flavor electrolyte replacement drink mix on just 8oz of water.  Woohoo! That was great for the first 2 hours.

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  • Helps improve stamina
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Rehydrate Electrolyte Replacement Drink  - provides the necessary nutrients to maintain proper metabolism and delay the onset of fatigue. It hydrates your body by re-establishing your electrolyte balance with its superior formulation. Rehydrate Drink has a low glycemic index that produces a more gradual insulin response and is isotonic, thus providing rapid gastric emptying and rapid rehydration. Furthermore, this drink helps support the body’s energy cycle and provides carbohydrate fuel necessary for energy production.

Rehydrate Electrolyte Replacement Drink
  • Helps the body stay hydrated during physical activity
  • Provides a full spectrum of crucial electrolytes for improved electrolyte balance
  • Includes amino acids to help feed your muscles
  • Fuels your body with carbohydrates for energy production and sustained muscle endurance
  • Contains antioxidants to fight free radicals commonly produced during exercise
  • Helps prevent cramping during and after exercise
The last 2 hours I ate a banana and other fruits provided by Chik-Fil a.  I had another Rehydrate this time it was key lime cherry and it just as good as the peach flavor.  The Rehydrate really assisted the last 2 hours of the spin a thon and took my physical fitness to another level.  Woohoo! It felt good too!  I felt energized after the 4 hours of spin not like I had the life sucked out of me if I had drank water the entire time.  After the event was over I drank an AdvoCare Pro-20 and I tell you  that was like instant gratification for my body and my body needed it.  I was able to attend the after party lunch for a couple of hours and visit with my father later that day without feeling tired or worn out.  Later that night I took  AdvoCare Nighttime Recovery which repaired my muscles after spin a thon event and the next morning felt a little soar for 30 minutes then I felt better after a few stretches.  The rest of the day I was out and about taking care my errands.  Thanks AdvoCare
 
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  • Enhances energy production and utilization, thus helping the body to sustain higher workloads before the onset of fatigue*

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