Week 2 Of The Ultimate Reset

Well Jason and I survived another week.  Week 2 of the Ultimate Reset is DONE.  This week we went completely vegan and I really enjoyed it.  I have a ton of energy, I don't miss my coffee and caffeine at all, I am waking up earlier and easier (not snoozing for an hour).  The menu was pretty simple this week.  We had a fruit plate for breakfast everyday which is A-OK with me.  Lunch was mainly salads with seeds, veggies and avocado.  Dinner was a mix of squash and veggies, a quinoa-lentil salad, baked sweet potatoes, and other things like that.  The one meal Jason and I agree was gross was the Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Bisque.  He isn't a soup person and I really had to just drink it and get it down.

I felt great digestive system wise but he has been feeling really bloated and uncomfortable all week.  They say that is common in week two because you are taking the detox supplement and your body is really starting to get rid of the junk.  The power greens supplement is getting much easier to take, just chug it with a big straw and I'm golden.

Things were going along just great until DAY 13!  It hit my like a brick wall! I was craving sweets and fried foods like a crazy person.  I'm sure it didn't help that I have been watching cake decorating videos on youtube so I really want a cupcake but it happens.  The guide also says you can have some emotional detoxing during this period and boy did that happen.  I was crying, miserable, just in a total funk.   And then it happened!! We had a pint of Ben & Jerry's Cough Dough ice cream in the freezer and I went through and picked all the cookie dough pieces out.  That was a huge mistake and I felt so guilty and like I had wasted the last two weeks.  I almost immediately got a headache and all day felt just foggy and I truly believe it was from the sugar.  Then for dinner we ordered out, Jason really wanted a cheeseburger and kept saying that one cheat meal wouldn't kill us and I really wanted french fries so Im not going to say I put up much of a fight.  I had a veggie burger with spinach, avocado, onions, and cucumber ranch...not the WORST but I also had fries.   I have never realized how JUST how much your food affects how you feel.  I felt so blah and icky with a headache all Saturday night.  It really was eye-opening to start really listening to my body and paying attention.  It is such a mental obstacle.  I wasn't even truly hungry...I just wanted food.

So cheat day and all we picked up, dusted ourselves off and are ready to tackle the 3rd and final week.  This week is basically all fruits and veggies.  I am committed to completing it 100% and doing this for me and a feeling of self accomplishment.  Luckily these meals are very similar to what I normally eat but really being on track is helping me a lot!  Here we go!!

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Week 1 of the Ultimate Reset is DONE

So Jason and I officially finished the first week of the Ultimate Reset.  It wasn't as bad as I was expecting.  The first few days were pretty easy and then day 3 the muscle soreness started hitting.  I had trouble sleeping because my legs were cramping and my back hurt which they did saw was normal because your body is starting to release toxins.  By the end of day 5 though I was feeling totally fine and back to normal.  

I have noticed I am waking up with a lot more energy even without drinking coffee.  My brain fog isn't as bad either which is great.  It's been great having a set schedule for eating and when to take the supplements. I have also noticed I am much more "regular" sorry TMI but it's true.  Jason is already down 7 pounds in the first week!! 

Breakfast a few of the days.  Oatmeal with blueberries, walnuts and maple syrup.  DELISH!

The second week we cut out animal proteins so this will be interesting to see if I stay full as well.  So far this first week I wasn't hungry at all.  We did tweak the meal plan a little to allow for what we needed to use up in the fridge so we went off the Reset In A Crunch meal plan which is a great feature if you don't want to cook a different meal every night. 

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My first 2 days of the Ultimate Reset

One of the programs Beachbody offers is the Ultimate Reset.  It is a 3 week detox and total body cleanse.  I have wanted to do it for about a year but to be honest, I was scared.  I have trouble sticking to the 21 Day Fix meal plan without cheating for 3 weeks and this program comes with a very specific meal plan and supplement routine.  

With my coaching trip to Punta Cana in a month and some extra winter fluff I would like to lose I decided to make the leap and try it.  Luckily, Jason is doing it with me and a friend is also doing it so I have lots of support for this journey.  

Day 1 wasn't as bad as I was expecting.  I am tired but I don't know if that is from the reset or just cuz I am always tired haha.  But I didn't really miss my coffee in the morning.  Breakfast was scrambled eggs, spinach and toast which was very filling and I actually wasn't hungry until lunch time.  You do drink a ton of water during this so that was a struggle for me to get all my water in.   For lunch we had greek chicken salads that were HUGE! Literally so much food, neither Jason or I could finish them.  

Then as I was thinking this reset wasn't so bad....the afternoon Power Greens hit!  It is definitely the worst part but if you chug it fast it's not so bad. 

Dinner was again huge!  Baked chicken in a pesto marinade with steamed asparagus and boiled potatoes.  For the second time on the first day Jason asked if this was really a detox because we were eating so much.  

I went to bed feeling pretty good.  I was very proud of myself for making it through day 1. 

Then today.... we started day 2.  I slept so great and woke up feeling good.  Breakfast was oatmeal with blueberries and greek yogurt sweetened with maple syrup. YUM I could eat that every morning.  I started to miss my coffee today, not necessarily the coffee or the caffeine but the warm cup and the routine in the morning. I did start to get a headache in the afternoon which I am not sure if it's from coffee withdrawal.  I normally drank 2-3 cups a day but still it's not anything like what I expected. 

Lunch was another greek chicken salad and I even made them smaller today and Jason and I still couldn't finish them all.  About half way through the afternoon I was chatting with my friend and we were talking about all the water we had to drink...then we discovered that a gallon of water is NOT in fact 64 hours but instead 128 ounces.  I would have sworn that there were 64 ounces in a gallon so I was drinking too much water.  Kind of relieved about that, my bladder will be glad. 

Dinner tonight was a veggie taco.  When I told Jason he only got 1 taco he gave me a very sad look but after we dished them up and saw how much food it was, he again asked if I was reading the recipes right and that was how much we were supposed to get. ...... Yes, dear!  Tonight I still have a dull headache that I think is from the lack of coffee but I can live with it.  I did take 2 short naps today because I was feeling really tired but overall I feel really great!  Loving the Ultimate Reset so far.  I am really missing my Shakeology though :( they say you can have half of one every now and then for a snack so I will be breaking down I'm sure soon and having one.  I also miss my workouts, but we are encouraged to do yoga, stretch or walk during this.  

I will keep you updated on my week 1, week 2 and final progress ! 

Double Chocolate No-Bake Brownies

Jason has decided he is doing the 21 Day Fix with me this round.  At least the eating part!  Now keep in mind he is a 2 donut a day kind of man so cutting out the sugar is going to be his downfall.  We were only on day 1 and he was always asking what he could have that was sweet.  I searched around and found these!  They are so rich that just a small one kills the cravings. 

Max would have really like to try a brownie.

Ingredients

• ½ cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
• ½ cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 scoops Vegan Chocolate Shakeology

Instructions

1. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with plastic wrap (or aluminum foil). Set aside.
2. Combine banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and Shakeology in a medium bowl; mix well with clean hands or a rubber spatula.
3. Press chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and press down to flatten into pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour so that brownies set.
4. Cut into sixteen brownies.

I didn't have a 8 x 8 pan so this had to work.

If you are following the fix plan 1 brownies equals 1/2 yellow and 1 1 1/2 tsp.

21 Day Fix Meal Plan

The 21 Day Fix was the first Beachbody program I ever tried and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to follow.  The workouts were quick but holy smokes they kicked my butt.  However, the amazing part is the portion control container system for the eating plan.  I had thought I was eating healthy in the past because I was choosing "low fat", "fat free", "light", "diet", or frozen meals that were supposed to be "healthy" . I was trying to out train a terrible diet and my healthy eating still wasn't doing my body any favors.  

It took me a few months to get a good handle on meal planning and I now it takes no time at all, saves me money at the grocery story and prevents last minute pizza delivery or dinners out.  I need a plan and a schedule and now that I know HOW to meal plan I know that is why I finally got results that lasted.  

Here is a sample of my meal plan and also a grocery list for the week.  I am a creature of habit and don't mind eating the same thing often, that makes it a ton easier.  Plus, with the Fix you have so many options for what foods you can eat that even if you are super picky it can work for YOU! 

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