AdvoCare: What Happens Next?

AdvoCare: What Comes Next?

As an energy drink enthusiast, I feel like I have a solid understanding of what products work and those that don't. If you're reading this, I'm sure you're like me and jump at the chance to try a new energy beverage or supplement when you come across it online or in the store. As someone who has incorporated energy supplements into all aspects of my daily life, I have found my favorites and I know exactly which brands I will never try again. In my search to find the best energy drinks out there,  I have unfortunately also seen some of my favorite brands close their doors, minimize distribution, or discontinue their product line entirely. While I had intended to make this post about AdvoCare's Spark product line, recent news regarding the company shook me to my very core. 

In May of this year, AdvoCare International made a shocking announcement- they would be changing their tried and true distribution model from multi-level to uni-level. This announcement came after multiple months of intense conversations with the FTC. What this means for lovers of AdvoCare Spark, it seems that only time will tell. I still have a friend (and former AdvoCare distributor) who has inventory, but with so much in flux at the moment, the future is uncertain.

I, for one, am a HUGE fan of Spark and so I really hope that all parties involved can come to an agreeable decision that allows for convenient future sales of the product. Right now, you can go to their online store and purchase these products, but what does this shift to e-commerce mean for former distributors?

Have thoughts on this development? Let us know in the comment section!

Pink Drink Founder Tarl Robinson Speaks to a Hungry Audience

If social media memes have proven anything, it’s that a company’s stance on non-product related issues can create a well-spring of support or a firestorm of negative publicity. This explains, in part, why the popularly termed “Pink Drink” is garnering an army of advocates who are passionate about both the products’ results and the company’s focus on feeding the hungry, advocating for under-privileged women and breast health. 

For the founder and CEO of Plexus Worldwide, Tarl Robinson, network marketing has always been about something deeper than the big incentive trips and car programs that the media seems to focus on. In his 2018 keynote address at the Plexus Legacy Convention, Tarl remarks, “I remember being 9 years old… in my mom’s weekly opportunity meeting. I’d listen to people’s stories; stories of how network marketing was changing lives, changing their health, changing their financial situations… it made me realize that legacy starts with hard work,” he says. Reflecting on the “Pink Drink, he adds “In 2009 we introduced Plexus Slim to our 1000 ambassadors. We began to build the legacy. And as the company grew we started to realize that something special was happening. none of us could’ve imagined that in 10 years we’d have so much effect on people’s lives—their health and their financial well-being.” Now, Tarl and the Ambassadors are broadening the focus to paying that legacy forward in other impactful ways, including aid to programs around the globe. 

The company works with the Starfish Project to provide holistic care programs for exploited women in Asia; helping them receive vocational training, healthcare, shelter, counseling, and educational opportunities that equip them to build successful, independent lives. The project even training in things like literacy, math, and computer skills.

Plexus Worldwide also works with Feeding America, donating funds equivalent to one meal for each serving of Plexus Lean sold.  

“Knowing I’m making a tangible difference through providing meals for the hungry and equipping women for success who would otherwise be helpless, or worse, hopeless, makes me even more proud to be an Ambassador for products that have changed my own life,” says an anonymous Plexus ambassador. 

Big-impact products are often the initial attraction to Plexus, and the product line has a high appeal in the marketplace right now. That’s because “leaky gut syndrome” as well as “low carb” and “keto”-focused ways of eating are at the forefront of popular health topics, and the company’s product line addresses both. 

This means the independent sales force is finding an eager audience, and when product loyalists discover that the company’s mission and ideals line up with what they’re passionate about, they often believe it makes sense to more closely align with it. 

That’s why so many customers, formerly content to just refer the product to others, have decided to become Ambassadors. Now they earn cash when those referrals make purchases. But best of all, they know they’re making a difference not just in their friends’ and family’s well-being, but in the lives of those who are hungry in the U.S. and for impoverished and exploited women on the other side of the globe.  

“I never thought direct selling was for me. I hated the idea of being ‘That pushy woman.’ When I saw what a difference the Pink Drink made for me, and what an amazing impact the company was making in the lives of people who truly needed help, I discovered it was easy to share my excitement without being pushy,” says another anonymous Plexus ambassador. “Plexus Slim is a nutritional supplement that helps with gut health, glucose metabolism and weight management. Plexus Worldwide is a company that makes a difference in the lives that never even know about their incredible products.”

Harvard Announces Uptick in Energy Drink Consumption

We at Drink Pink Now are always on the lookout for news related to weight loss supplements and energy drinks. In a recent study from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers from Harvard University found that the consumption of energy beverages in the United States has grown considerably in the past few years. In the study, researchers from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health reviewed survey data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey taken from 2003 to 2016. From that data, researchers found that consumption of energy beverages among young adults had grown from .2% to 1.4% in the past decade. Of no surprise to us, these same researchers found that regular energy drink consumers had elevated levels of caffeine in their bodies when compared to irregular consumers or non-consumers (duh!).

The main concerning takeaway of the study was that the increased consumption of caffeine and sugar by young adults can potentially lead to “negative health consequences”. Researchers found that issues in consistent labeling were often tied to these negative consequences. We at Drink Pink Now do not condone the consumption of these drinks by children and advise anyone who feels that they are being negatively impacted by their consumption to immediately speak to a health professional. With that being said, we also believe that energy beverages and supplements can be a part of a healthy diet, if used responsibly and can give users a helpful energy boost during natural lulls in the day. This only further highlights the importance of proper nutritional labeling by the companies that produce these products.

Isagenix International Announces Expansion of AMPED Product Line

I could not be more excited to let everyone know that Isagenix International has announced that it will be expanding its AMPED product line to include new bundles or stacks to help you before, during, and after your workout. 

While the announcement includes multiple BCAA and protein and recovery offerings (AMPED Tri-Release Protein, AMPED BCAA and AMPED Repair), I will only be covering the ones that give you the energy to get through those tough workouts. 

AMPED Nitro is currently available in Watermelon flavor and is a pre-workout that starts as soon as you drink it. While I haven’t been able to test this product yet, I have a lot of experience with the Isagenix brand and can only assume that it will be GREAT. The product claims to give you that needed energy boost in the gym while helping your muscles to recover while you prepare to take on another big day. The product also claims to include only naturally sourced caffeine, which is great, as some pre-workouts give you a chemically, jittery feeling. VERY excited to try this product. 

As it currently stands, a 20-serving canister of AMPED Nitro is $39.99 in the US and Puerto Rico and CA$44.99 in Canada. What a steal!

Isagenix CEO Travis Ogden has said the following about the AMPED product line:

“Whether you’re just starting your weight loss and exercise journey or are working to tone and sculpt your physique, the AMPED line is a powerful tool for transforming your body. The products are terrific on their own and even better together, which is why we created the Next-Level Pack and Core Bundle. We’ve already received amazing feedback from customers who tested these systems as part of their fitness routine. AMPED is truly helping people achieve, maintain, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.”

Can’t wait to try it!