The Ultimate Reset Complete... Results are Here!

So I've officially completely the 21 Day Ultimate Reset!  Yay to me!  (Although, I did cheat one night and cave on the fro-yo.)  I have to say, overall I was pretty pleased with most of the meals, though there were one or two I hope to never see again (until my next Reset).  Sure, there were times that I was hungry, but it was nowhere near the horrible hunger that I've felt on some of the other detoxes or cleanses I have tried.

After 21 days, thanks to The Ultimate Reset I have have had a complete body "makeover" - however although I am seeing results on the outside (I'll get to those in a minute) it's the ones on the inside that have really thrilled me.

I have an increased amount of energy.  In the beginning it was difficult and I did feel a little bit more tired then I had, but as the first week progressed I noticed my energy increase.  And now I'm feeling full of it on a daily basis.

I am sleeping through the night.  On average I am getting 7-8 hours of SOLID sleep!  This is compared to the 4ish hours I'd be able to get throughout the night prior to this.  I used to wake up multiple times during the night - now I'm only waking up if one of the minions wakes up calling for me or my husband.

My system is more regulated.  Without getting too graphic let's just say that I'm hitting the bathroom twice a day, and you could actually set a clock on the times that I have to go!  That's really different from the "maybe" once a day and issues I had prior.

Now for the information everyone has been weighting for - go ahead, ask... How much weight did I lose?  Well I'll tell you.  In the 21 days, I lost a whopping 13 pounds!  And that's with my "monthly friend" making an appearance this morning - ugh!  And here's the visual too with a reminder of my before and an after side by side.

So what now?  Well for the next 21 days I'm going to slowly start reintroducing more grains into my diet.  I'm still on the fence about meat.  Honestly I didn't miss it during this Reset, so I haven't decided if it's something that I'm going to regularly eat or not.  I may just stick to fish on occasion.  I guess we'll see what happens there.  I also will still be using the Vegan Shakeology for the next few weeks - they say to stay with that form for another 21 days.  Then I will be switching back to my regular chocolate flavor.

Until Next Time...

14 Days Down - 9 Pounds Gone!

I am now 15 dad into The Ultimate Reset, and with that 9 pounds (that's right, 9) lighter!  I'm still enjoying lots of the meals on the plan, though ill be honest - I have 2 things that I wish were different...

1.  I wish I didn't have to eat such HUGE salads...
2.  I wish there was fro-yo somewhere in there...


HOWEVER, finally getting my hands on some Vegan Shakeology (the only type you can use on the Reset) had been a huge help in dealing with my fro-to cravings.  If anyone knows my obsession with fro-yo you'll understand how the fact that I'm not eating it anyway is huge!
  I have to say, there are a LOT of meals I've had during the past 2 weeks I'll be adding into my regular meals after the cleanse.  My favorite this week, Coconut-Kobocha Squash Soup!  Oh my God!  It was so thick and delicious!!!


Also, I'm not late night eating.  I'm spending time during this plan to really work on my emotional vs. physical hunger.  And it has really been so useful and down thing I will take with me after the program.

If this is something you have planned in your near future it is important to remember that you need to be willing to exercise your will power and inner strength.  Of course it's not going to be the easiest thing you've ever done - but after all it is only 21 days to a better and healthier you.  So in the grand scheme of things, isn't it worth it?  Don't you owe that to yourself?
 
For anyone who is considering doing this program I would SERIOUSLY consider adding Shakeology and going for the Challenge Pack.  Comment here if you'd like more details or email me at Kimmie0270@gmail.com.

Until Next Time...

The Ultimate Reset: 1 Week Down, 2 More to Go!

So I'm not going to lie, yesterday was a little rough - I was hungry!  But other then that I can't really say that I have much to complain about regarding this cleanse.  Actually it's quite the contrary, I'M STILL SLEEPING, have lots of energy, am pretty even tempered, and as of today I have lost 7 pounds in 7 days!!!  Holy Crapola!  And that includes the fact that last night, in my hunger, I wound up eating some frozen fruit that I shouldn't have really had!

I have to say, Beachbody does a great job with the support that they offer.  I found a group on Facebook for each Phase of the program that helps.  And some of the meals are sooooo delicious! 

This lentil-lime salad was absolutely amazing!!!  So I thought I'd share this one recipe with you that you could also enjoy!

Lentil-Lime Salad

1 cup cooked green lentils
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients and toss gently to blend.  Then refrigerate for 2 hours.


OMG!  I cannot stress how delicious it is!

Until Next Time...

 

The Ultimate Reset - Here I Go...

So we all know that the summer is filled with fun and sun - and with that lots of "reasons" why our health and wellness may take a backseat to the Summer Freedom.  Although I was pretty good throughout the summer the amount of BBQs, vacations, parties, and other things that came up has left me feeling less then where I want to be.  So I decided that I was going to do the 21 Day Beachbody Ultimate Reset program.  And, since I want to be able to give my readers & customers the most accurate information regarding the Beachbody products I've used I've decided that I'm going to share what is happening with me while I partake in this journey.  Yesterday, Sunday, was my Day 1.  So, as I do with any new program I'm beginning, I've taken some before pictures that I'm sharing with you all. 

 

Now onto the important stuff.  Whenever I hear "Reset" or "Cleanse" I automatically think "uh-oh... here comes the starvation diet."  See, when I was drowning in my bulimia I'd look to "cleanse" by doing severe restriction diets.  However, as you can see in the pictures , that is NOT the case in this Reset. 

Each one of my meals was very filling and satisfying.  And honestly, I can't remember the last time I ate bread or potatoes!  I also have the option of a snack in the afternoon everyday.  And I did have that snack, but ate it before I remembered I wanted to take a picture... oops!  My snack was cut veggies and humus, YUM!

There are 3 phases in the Ultimate Reset beginning with Phase 1: Reclaim, followed by Release, and Restore.   Each phase lasts 7 days and brings your body one step closer to the ultimate goal of rebooting your system!  Reclaim focuses on slowly starting to remove the stress on your digestive system and getting you pH balance back on track.  Release focuses on removing those harmful toxins from your body - the ones clogging your intestinal track and blocking proper nutrient absorption.  Phase 3, or Restore, introduces essential enzymes and probiotics into your body.  Through this last phase you are bringing your body back to maximum efficiency.

I will keep everyone updated with my progress as I continue through my 21 days - probably posting on this subject once a week or so.  And for more details about this particular program you can click in the link above in this post or the link on the right hand side of my page.


***And don't forget, it's not too late to get in on my "Any Beachbody Workout" Facebook Challenge Group that is starting on September 16th.  If you'd like more details about that you can leave me a comment here.

Until Next Time...

 

Join the Challenge

What would you do for your health?  Would you be willing to dedicate yourself for 21 days to help eliminate that tired, clogged, or bloated feeling?  To detoxifying your body in a way that will eliminate your dependency of sugar, caffeine, and/or alcohol?  Would you be willing to flush toxins out of your system as well as heavy metals from your vital organs and rejuvenate your digestive tract in the process?  Would you spend 21 days establishing new healthy habits of sound nutrition and hydration?

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is NOT a starvation plan, an abrupt cleanse, or a laxative-focused program.  It includes real foods along with supplements that will help get your body back on track in ways you never thought were possible!

Benefits include...

• reclaiming your body's natural balance
• releasing harmful materials you may be storing within your body
• restore you system back to its maximum health
• flush toxins from your organs
• lower your cholesterol
• improve your digestion
• increase your energy
• have a more positive mood
• have better focus
• eliminate caffeine and sugar dependencies
• improve overall health

Better yet, you will not only be getting the support of the Participant Portal by I will be hosting a Challenge Group through Mom's Fitness Time on Facebook.  You can use this program (along with me) in my "Any Beachbody Workout" Challenge group starting on September 16th.  Although this is not a workout, it's a very helpful program to use in your health and wellness.

Until Next Time...