As an exhausted, overweight mother of three, I felt trapped in a body that didn't belong to me. I had 30 extra pounds gained from two pregnancies in 20 months and was desperate for a solution. In July 2002 I began taking MNS® Max Energy, CATALYST™ and AdvoCare® SPARK™, and immediately felt a difference in my energy level. In three months, I dropped from a size 12 to a size 6. I became a believer in those products, as did my friends and family who watched me transform physically and mentally.

Because I have been putting the BEST nutrition in my body consistently for more than four years, I felt strong enough to push my body to limits I had never known. I decided in November 2004 to compete in a 1/2 Ironman Triathlon (1.2 mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1 run). With the help of a great coach and incredible AdvoCare products (Rehydrate, Muscle Fuel™, Post-Workout Recovery and Nighttime Recovery), I have had an incredible season.

Now I'm a mother of three AND a triathlete, on her way to achieving an even bigger dream to complete a FULL Ironman, and one day qualify for Kona. And through this process, I re-discovered that competitive spark, and now I'm no longer afraid to dream for myself.

Nuria Suarez: I began my journey with AdvoCare eight months ago when I weighed 182 pounds. I was frustrated about the way I looked and felt. At first, my goal was to lose 10 to15 pounds because that just by itself seemed impossible. I did the whole gym thing. I tried other products and never had any success. However, seven months later I have lost 35 pounds and counting, thanks to AdvoCare! When I started I barely fit into a size 12 and now I am a size 4! AdvoCare products have increased my energy level tremendously. And it was because of the products that I met my good friend, Camille.

Both of us were in a similar situation at the time, so we began working out together and a friendship developed from there. We were able to keep each other on track toward our goals, and we still do to this day! My physical and emotional transformation has truly given me a new lease on life!

Camille Olinto: I had been consistently gaining weight - a total of 47 pounds - since I got married 15 years ago. A while back, my husband joined a gym and hired a trainer. Four months later, I finally broke down and joined him. Our trainer, Clara Assael, mentioned that Spark and Catalyst might help increase my energy level. She also suggested ThermoPlus to increase my metabolism and MNS Max Appetite Control for weight loss and nutrition.

I graduated from high school weighing 185 pounds and a size 32" jeans waist. During the next 20 years, I bounced between 34/38" size pants and averaged 225 pounds, was addicted to Pepsi and drank four to five a day for energy and to quench my thirst, or so I thought. I never had any long-term success with diets because of my uncontrollable cravings for sweets, sodas and Taco Bell, and the feeling of starving between meals. I no longer enjoyed my life-long passion of playing hockey because my legs would get tired early. I couldn't keep up with guys my age and felt like I needed oxygen between shifts to catch my breath.

"My wife and I found an AdvoCare magazine sitting on my parents' kitchen table. After reading about other people just like us and seeing their results, we decided to try the products in June 2004. Using MNS® Max Appetite, CATALYST™ and Meal Replacement shakes, I lost 40 pounds, got back down to my former high school weight of 185 pounds, and could not believe that I was able to wear a size 32" jeans again - in 4 1/2 months. By using Rehydrate and CATALYST™ while playing hockey, I can keep up with the 20-somethings and enjoy playing once again.