Week 2 Success!

My Actual Meals all prepared in my kitchen! (And I'm not a great cook!)

 

Testimonials from our Reset Accountability Group:

I'm done! Down 12lbs! Ordered some new jeans this morning, size 4 WOO HOO!!! Have not been here in years and it feels great!!! ~ Sandy R.

Start of day 14 ... I'm down 10 pounds. I haven't seen that number on a scale in almost 5 years. I decided I needed to measure. I've lost 2 inches in my waist, 2 1/4 inches in hips & 1 3/4 inches in my chest! ~ Misty F.

Getting rid of allergies, knowing I do have more self control than I realized, appreciation for food that is good for me, appreciation for planning, losing weight that I couldn't shake for years, and understanding that my choices ...were what had been holding me back all this time. When the plan was placed in front of me and I followed it, it worked. I feel great. Who knows how long I would have spun my wheels working out to get these results.~ Heather D.

I feel very good about being able to finish the three week reset. I started out at 246 pounds and I finished at 223 pounds. Add the 10 pounds I had already lost by drinking Shakeology and that is 33 pounds total...and I have not even stared working out yet. I was hoping this reset would give me a good start before beginning P90X, and it did. ~ Craig H.

It has taught me self control, discipline, that being good to yourself is the ultimate high. It is all about the mind, I am around all types of food and have not fallen into temptation. I have created a new habit! ~ Maria Z.
 
Caffeine habit. Kicked. Sugar Cravings. Gone. Feelings: Amazing. Awesome. ~Rhonda Layton

Week One Success

Hungry Anyone?
Here's a sampling of the delicious foods I've made during the first week of the Ultimate Reset.

 














Week 1: At a glance
Weight Loss: 3 pounds
Caffeine Habit: Kicked
Energy: High
Exercise: Tai Cheng and P90X2 yoga or complete rest
Mood:  VERY Happy
Overall:  I am thoroughly enjoying cooking these simple and absolutely delicious recipes.  I miss my hard workouts, but my body is thanking me for recovery.  I feel very light and very clean.  I love that I don't need to rely on my morning coffee addiction to start my day.  My cravings for chocolate and coffee are gone.

How to get started NOW!

The Ultimate Reset is simply amazing but I can only speak to my experience.
Check out these success stories.
 
I'll be starting a private accountability group for you so that you can experience this life-changing experience for yourself.  I'll save you spot, but you need to message me to be a part.

Phase 1 - Reclaim

It's the end of day four of the Reset and I can honestly say, I think I made it.  Yes, I realize this is 21 days, but given previous participant's feedback, days 3-4 are the hardest.  So does that mean I've passed the hurdle?  Hmmmm....not quite.

Difficulties and Obstacles
The most difficult adjustment for me has been no exercise.  Sweating is what makes me feel alive.  Having a great knock me down workout is what gives me the energy I need throughout the day.  So having to give that up is truly like taking away the blankey from the child.  It's hard for me to process that the rest is good.  As much as I want to 'bend' the rules just a bit, I know that if I truly trust this process, I will realize that the rest is what my body needs most.

The other difficult obstacle - hunger.  I am very used to eating very frequently and grazing throughout the day.  Having to give up the comfort of mid-morning oatmeal or my afternoon Chocolate Shakeology delight is tough. But as the days progress, I'm realizing the hunger is much more of a mental release than physical.  Eating out of habit rather than hunger is a hard thing to break.  Therefore, I'm trusting this process.

New Discoveries
I love to cook!  WHAT?  With very detailed grocery lists and a complete daily menu, what seemed like difficult meals in the past are actually quite simple and will forever become a staple on our rotation far beyond this Reset.  Never would I have ever thought I'd be making sushi with my husband.  AND like it!

I will no longer ever buy a dressing off the shelf after learning how to create the most fantastic blends from scratch.  The aroma alone is simply amazing.  Fruit has never tasted so fresh.  Food just tastes better when it is pretty and colorful, exactly what is intended for our bodies.

I'm a little embarrassed to admit, but other than leftovers, I have never packed my husband's lunch.  I'm doing that now.  There is something so traditional about preparing everything from scratch and packing it containers.  So much love goes into the process.  I'm focusing on the beauty of food and it is a true statement of my love to prepare this for him.  My thoughts about food were very differenet before the Reset.

I'm so proud of my husband for doing this with me.  It's not that much of a stretch for me to eat tempeh and seaweed and miso soup, but it's a giant leap for him and he's been such an awesome support.  I couldn't do this without him.  Amazing how food can bring about such an awareness and closeness.

Stay tuned....next week begins the Detox.   Intrigued to start your own Reset?  Join me!  Here's how!

Ready, Set, RESET!

I'm getting ready to do something I've never done.  I'm excited, anxious and really nervous.  I was skeptical to try this at first because it requires 21 days to really rest my body.  To me, this translates to weight gain, but after hearing testimony after testimony, I now know that this is EXACTLY what my body needs. 

Given my foot injury, I would say the timing couldn't be more perfect! In conjunction, I'll be starting Tai Cheng. Some people will choose not to exercise at all, but I feel this is a great opportunity to learn something I would have never tried.

So just what is the Ultimate Reset? 

Beachbody Ultimate Reset (BUR) is a complete, three-phase, 21-day program that provides everything you need to:

Phase 1: Reclaim your body's natural balance.

Phase 2: Release the harmful materials you may be storing within you.
Phase 3: Restore your system to its maximum health.

Why am I so nervous yet really excited?

I believe my anxiety has to do with the strict regimented process during the 21 days. I'll be focusing on a very natural, organic and vegan diet which I'm quite excited to try.  I'll admit, I'm not terribly excited about giving up turkey and chicken, but I've always wanted to take a more vegan approach to my diet and what a more perfect way than to really learn how to do it. 

I'm also really freaking about giving up caffeine, but I know my daily habit is becoming an addiction and it's time I faced the reality of it. The withdrawal headaches make me most nervous, thus I've already started to slowly wean myself to make the effects of Day 1-3 less dramatic.

I always do best when I'm very regimented in my approach to food and exercise.  I have the best results when I'm told exactly what to do with a simple guideline to follow.  This is what makes me most excited.  The BUR comes with detailed step-by-step instructions plus a 3-week eating plan with recipes, cooking tips, shopping lists, and more.  The work has been done.  I must simply be a student of the process!

 

In addition to the food guide, I'll be using six essential supplements that come with the package and are uniquely formulated to help restore your body to optimal health.

• Alkalinize – Helps maintain alkalinity.
• Oxygenize – Helps provide supplemental oxygen to the body.
• Mineralize – Adds natural minerals needed by the body.
• Detox – Helps remove toxins and waste in the colon.
• Revitalize – Helps revitalize flora in the digestive tract.
• Optimize – Promotes healthy metabolism and effective body functions.

Check out this video to see just how vital the BUR is to restoring a healthy balance in our bodies!

What the BUR is NOT:

• A starvation diet. I'll be eating real, filling and nutritious foods.  It's a chance to explore and discover new foods that I may have never tried.
• An abrupt cleanse that's hard on the body.  It's a gradual and natural approach.
• A laxative-based, colon blow. Self-explanatory!

Why accountability is SO important!

As is with any new exercise program, it's never easy to do it alone.  Accountability is not only vital but essential to going through this process.  I need support just as anyone would need help on a new journey to better health. 

As I followed a group through their recent journey, I began to really look forward to starting my own support group.  It was exciting to hear not only their incredible transformation numbers with weight loss, cholesterol, and blood pressure, but it was most exciting to witness the changes they had discovered in themselves.  Truly positive, energizing and rewarding changes. 

The more support I have, the easier this process is going to be.  I have more spots available to join me.  To learn more, find out what to expect during the Reset, and read Success Stories from test group participants, go to my Web site and click on the Beachbody Ultimate Reset banner.

Or contact me directly so that we can start this journey together!  Official date is April 30th!  This gives you enough time to get what you need to get started and get ready and get RESET!