Sonya McWilliams

Sonya McWilliams, TX March 25, 2009

I was introduced to AdvoCare in July of 2003.  I am a mother of three boys and at that time they were 5, 8 and 11.  To say the least I was tired!  My husband worked shift work in the E.R. and so like many moms, I did it all.  I was teaching 4-5 aerobics classes a week at a small local gym and by 3:00 in the afternoon, just in time for the kids to get home from school, I was done!

One morning, after I was done teaching my class, I was talking to the gym manager, Jennifer Rushmore, and she handed me a Spark.  I drank the Spark and had incredible energy the rest of the day.  She shared a little more information about MNS Platinum (now MNS E), the Meal Replacement shakes and Catalyst and I placed my order that day.  I was desperate!  Luckily, she had the products on hand so I was able to get started immediately.  In those first four days, I had such incredible energy and felt so great I sat down with Jennifer and her mom, Pam Rushmore, and placed my advisor order.  I wanted to share my results with everyone and I saw an incredible business opportunity!

Our first year in AdvoCare was life changing in many aspects.  Throughout that first year in the business, we were making an extra $500-1000 per month on average.  This was a true blessing as my husband had some unforeseen job changes.  This extra income from AdvoCare made the difference!  We haven’t worked the business over the last five years due to the changing seasons in life but we have remained faithful to the products.

In January 2009, like many people, my husband and I had indulged a little too much over the holidays and we decided it was time to get serious.  I was at my heaviest at 140 and about 28% BF.  I am still teaching aerobics and am a personal trainer so it wasn’t necessarily inactivity, it was what and how much was going in our mouths.  On January 6, 2009 we started the Lean in 13 eating plan and used the AdvoCare products designed to go along with the program.  We added extra weight training to our program and increased our aerobic activity.

In March 2009, I decided I wanted to compete in a figure and bikini competition.  When I met with my trainer for the first time on March 25 I weighed in at 125 lbs. and was at 18% body fat.  I had lost 15 lbs. and 10% BF in two months following the Lean in 13 plan and increasing my level of activity!

Training for a figure competition takes focus, determination, countless hours in the gym and a willpower and energy that sometimes you have to dig deep for.  AdvoCare products provided me with the nutrients and energy I needed to push my body to a place I never thought I could be.  By the time I competed in July 2009, I weighed in at 109 lbs. and was 9.5% BF.  I actually had a problem keeping enough weight on!  I have competed in three competitions this summer and have come home with three trophies.  I have had such an incredible year this year and it all goes back to a decision we made on January 6 to change the way we live.  I’m getting ready for my bulking season again and I can’t wait to see what my body will do over the next few months and expect an even better 2010!

It’s hard to believe that AdvoCare products have been a part of our lives for six years now!  Little did we know that talking to Jennifer that July day would have such an incredible impact on our lives.  We believe the Lord put Jennifer and Mark and Pam Rushmore in our path for a reason.  Not only have we taken great products and received incredible business training, we have undergone such personal growth and have developed friendships that are priceless!

We are excited about our future with AdvoCare.  We want others to be able to experience not only great products but also to experience what it’s like to be part of one of the most successful organizations in AdvoCare – The Legacy Team!!