Day 3 Beachbody Ultimate Reset

Today, I actually feel quite good... minus the cat literally going nuts last night and keeping me up ALL night long (scratching and biting my feet)- we have no door on our bedroom. I feel the best so far out of all three days. I took the day from work though due to the cat keeping me up, and just had been run down in general prior to the reset, and have not had a day off in a long time.

Section 1: Meals:

Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled, 1 slice of wheat toast (I was suppose to have the kale again, but it mentioned you can substitute it for spinach, and I did- in fact, I cooked the spinach right in to my eggs and added a few slices of red bell pepper, and onion). MUCH better than the first day! Taste=5. Satisfaction=5.

Lunch: Quinoa Salad & Half of a Sweet Potato. Taste= 4. Satisfaction=4.
Snack: (I added this in because I still have to teach my aerobics class tonight)... Green Apple & Almond Butter. Taste=5. Satisfaction=5.

Dinner: (Same as last night) You will see in the UR book- there is a crunch option and there are certain meals you can repeat, this is one of them... I don't think I am suppose to put it in a shell tonight, but I am going to because I need the extra calories due to teaching classes.
Taste=5. Satisfaction=4.


Section 2:

Thoughts/ Feelings: Well, maybe it is because I have been a home all day, but I feel great. I think the caffeine with drawl is finally gone. I just miss having the coffee as a part of my morning routine & the taste... but THANK god the headaches are gone! Did I mention yesterday that Alkalinize (which is a packet of green powder that you shake in water) is absolutely dreadful. The first two days weren't so bad. The first day, it tasted like dirt. Tonight for some reason, it tasted like sour milk. I had read other people post about the best way to take it... so I mixed it in the minimum amount of water (two ounces), added a sprinkle of cinnamon, took it like a shot, and chased it with sucking on a lemon and chugging water. Also, throughout the reset, you can only drink DISTILLED water... I have been drinking almost a gallon per day (which is recommended)! Talk about peeing, LITERALLY all day long. But... unlike other cleanses, I am not having any problem with the other (having to run to the bathroom for other reasons). I am happy with the first week so far, but reading ahead, a little nervous about the last two weeks. The last two weeks there is no meat, or grains... and I am scared about feeling "full" on pure veggies, fruits, and legumes. It will be interesting.

Section 3:

How I got through the day: Relaxing... FINALLY! And even though exercise is not recommended, it is the only thing that really gave me some energy. Please do the reset according to how it is recommended for optimal results (I am obviously altering it for my life--- slightly)!

Section 4:

What I have learned / Progress: There is something empowering about being able to commit to a healthy program. I am taking in the actual PROCESS of the cleanse, focusing on what it is doing on the inside for me... and feeling happy about that.

Day 2 Beachbody Ultimate Reset

Hmm…. What to say about day 2? Not as many mistakes, so that is good-
the only mistake was having some gum and sugar free mints (another
thing you can't have), but I considered that progress from the many
mistakes yesterday had!

SECTION 1: Meals: Breakfast: Oatmeal with Blueberries, Yogurt with
Maple Syrup. (LOVED this breakfast)! Taste= 5, Satisfaction =4 (I did
get a tad hungry before lunch). Lunch: Grilled chicken salad. Taste= 3
(could have been a 5, but I didn't chop and put in as many veggies as
yesterday's salad, and used the same dressing- which is still super
garlic-y). Dinner: Southwest Black Bean Tacos, side of mashed 
avocado and salsa (I made 2, I was hungry)! Taste=5 (amazing),
Satisfaction 4= I think I might need to have an apple before 8pm.
Even though I have already had my 1 snack for a day. :(


Section 2: Thoughts/ Feelings: As you read on Day 1, I started off the
day being really tired. I honestly didn't even think I was going to
make it through work, I just wanted to go back to bed more than
anything in the world. I also woke up extremely sore in my shoulders/
neck. Felt like you do the day after you work hard in the gym (but it
was only in that one area). Certainly it could not be from my run,
when I run, usually only my legs are sore the next day. It is a side
affect from the supplements, and reading about it, it should subside
in a day or two. I didn't have any headaches, so I am thankful for
that! I think being tired really played on my mood, as I just felt
defeated all day. I wanted to eat to get my energy back, but I
couldn't! I wasn't hungry, it was just a mental thing. Around 3pm
though, things started to shift, I got a little energy back and felt
better, I just was excited that dinner was coming.
Section 3: How I got through the day: I had to take a cat nap on my
lunch. I should have never ran yesterday, as I think that increased my
tiredness today. Also, even though I was so tired this morning, it wore
off I the evening, and I am looking forward to a relaxing night home...
ready to watch "The Voice"

 Section 4: What I have learned/ Progress: Progress- not as many mistakes
as yesterday. I have learned that it is difficult to cook when you are really
hungry and manage taking all of the supplements required.... my best tip
is to set an alarm on your phone for the supplements, and to pre-cook
some of the food before your work week starts!

Day 1 Beachbody Ultimate Reset

Well, Day 1 has come and gone, and I am more than half-way through Day 2. I am surviving, and feeling good. I am not starving… however, Day 1 ---I did make some mistakes… and some big "NO's" for the reset.

I was pre-registered for a 5K race on my Ultimate Reset start day. I
did not want to give up running in this since it was for my nephew's
graduating class. I decided I would run (since it was in the morning),
and my reset was barely started. This is a big "no-no" according to
the directions in the reset kit. ABSOLUTELY NO strenuous exercise is
allowed during the 21 days… however, I figured I can't really avoid it
because I teach fitness classes at the Y. I had pre-determined I would
modify my moves in class and do things a little "lighter" than normal.
Instead of using 10 lb weights, I would use 3 or 5. Running a 5K was
supposed to be out of the question. My rational was, I had only JUST
started the reset, only had take 2 supplements earlier that morning,
and eaten my first meal (more about the meals below)

I decided to run, and felt just fine. Another "mistake" I made was
having dinner entirely too late in the day. I was out on a boat with
my husband and his family. I had packed an apple and my water. When on
a boat with 6 other people, you can't exactly determine when you get
off the boat.

I didn't get home until 7:30 or so, and I was just STARVING on the
ride home and had a handful of yogurt raisins that were left in my car
from the day before. Another big "no-no". You can have snacks on the
reset but yogurt raisins are not one of them. The apple actually
should have been my snack, but it just didn't do the trick.

Oh, and I forgot to mention… the mineralize supplement is apparently
suppose to be mixed in a gallon of water and drank throughout the day
(and especially 30 mins before each meal)… well for breakfast I mixed
it in 12 ounces of water, and chocked it down (it is really salty
unless mixed in a large quantity of water. So I had my entire days
amount of mineralize all in one setting.

My last BIG mistake: taking Ibuprofen. The purpose of the reset is to
rid your body of un-natural chemicals, and I ended up putting a
chemical in my body. However, I had developed a headache prior to the
boat outing, and thought if I didn't take it, the headache would just
get worse and I might lose my lunch on the boat.

So, in a nut shell- day 1 was not perfect, but I survived, I took the
supplements as directed, and also the meals.
Section 1: MEALS: Breakfast: 2 eggs, 1 slice of whole wheat toast, and
lemon seasoned steamed kale with pine nuts. Taste=3 (would have been a
4 or 5 if it weren't for the kale). I am going to use spinach next
time this breakfast comes up. Satisfaction scale= 4 (I was fine and
satisfied until lunch). Lunch: Microgreen Salad with homemade creamy
garlic dressing, and miso soup. Taste (salad)= 4 (I think I put too
much garlic in the dressing), but other than that it was a great
salad. Taste (soup)= 1 (I won't make it again, I can't stomach eating
the seaweed). Satisfaction= 3 ( I was really hungry up until dinner).
Dinner: Baby red potatoes, seasoned baked chicken, and asparagus.
Taste=5. My favorite meal today! The reset actually called for salmon,
but I substituted for chicken. Satisfaction= 5, I was fine until
bedtime (besides craving a dessert/ something sweet) 

Section 2: Thoughts/ feelings: Besides being a bit angry at myself for
making some mistakes, I felt great. Physically- if it weren’t for the
minor headache that I feared getting worse, I felt fine… energy level
was great, and my mood was great. I got extremely tired around 9:30pm
(earlier than normal), and ended up going to bed. This morning, I
still felt tired, and have felt tired throughout day 2 (more about
that in the Day 2 blog). I feel almost like I took a Benadryl last
night and it hasn't worn off.
* There is a supplement you take before dinner called: Alkanize. I
read (on the facebook support group) about the nasty taste. I had read
some tips for drinking it, and took this advice: Mix it with the least
amount of water, stir until smooth… add a dash of cinnamon to it, and
take it like a shot, followed by sucking a lemon. Well, I couldn't
take it down all in one swallow, I had about 3 shots in my cup…. And
convincing myself to continue to drink it was really hard (it tasted
like pure dirt). But I survived, the lemon came to my rescue at the
end!

Section 3: How I got through the day: Well, I purposely started this
on a Sunday, so I would be less stressed. It was helpful to have my
husband around during the day to talk to and do things with. The
boating trip was helpful because it was relaxing, minus the staying
out there past dinner time. After dinner, I felt good and asked to go
for a bike ride around the lake (a leisurely bike ride)… which is
permitted while doing the UR. It was helpful to get the fresh air
before bedtime (Especially since I smoked the house up cooking my
dinner).
Section 4: Progress/ Things I have learned: Follow the directions….
Just so that you don't feel like you are cheating right off the bat. I
also learned that, this isn't going to be too bad… and I think I can
do it!

BEACHBODY 21 DAY ULTIMATE RESET (starting in 1 week)

The Beachbody 21 day reset is a detox program that is described by the company as, "an  all-natural alternative to harsh 'cleanses' and starvation diets that returns your body to optimal health". I will state that I am a Beachbody Coach, but plan on being completely honest during this process!

In addition to DVD's to guide you through the entire process (a "How to Reset" Dvd, and a "Cooking Class" Dvd), the kit includes: 6 supplements- Detox, alkalinize, soothe, mineralize, optimize, and revitalize. A Participant Guidebook: includes your shopping list, recipes, meal plans, cooking tips, and all of the info you will need for the reset. A reset bracelet (a bracelet you will wear throughout the 21 days to remind you of your commitment). And a reset "caddy", a pouch for you to store your supplements in when traveling, going to work, school, etc. Last, you get extensive support from a Beachbody Coach (like myself) to support you during the process.

First, let me give you an idea of how my blog will work during the course of the reset, if you plan on following it to see how things are going. The blog will be broken into several sections:

SECTION 1:

Meals (I'll rate them according to personal taste opinion on a scale of 1-5. 1= nasty, 3= not bad, 5= pretty yummy) I will also rate each meal on a fulfillment satisfaction scale (how full the meal made me feel, 1-5, 1= still hungry, 3= somewhat satisfied, hungry soon after, 5= satisfied). I'll try to post pictures of each meal.

SECTION 2:

Thoughts/ Feelings- just a recap of how I feel/ and any thoughts or opinions I feel like sharing. I will also make sure to include what my energy feels like.

SECTION 3:

How I got through the day: Here, I will list a few things that were helpful for me to get through the day. Examples may include: listening to music, reading a book, going for a walk, talking to my support partner, etc.

SECTION 4:

Progress/ Things I have learned- this is where I will report my progress, whether it is, feeling like I am starting to create more healthy habits, or what I am learning during this process.
At the end of each phase (each week), I will post my progress (weight loss, inches lost etc)... I have yet to decide if I will wait until the end of week 3 for the results....

TODAY: I was able to get some of the groceries needed for the reset. My actual "Kit" has not arrived yet, but I downloaded the shopping list for phase one here: http://motiv8fitness.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/PhaseOne_ShoppingList.pdf

I purchased the kit last Thursday, and decided to purchase the "Dual" program and do the reset with a friend. We have set up a private Facebook group (for just the two of us), so we can motivate each other during the process. Our tentative start date is Monday June 10, 2013.

I'll be honest, finding some of the groceries today was a patience tester. Luckily, I live near a Wegmans. I did not purchase any of the produce (fruits veggies, or meats) today. I only purchased the condiments, the spices/ seasonings, and the grains. Many of the items listed I had at home (cinnamon, pepper, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil), but many items I did not have. The clerk in the organic section at Wegmans was like a magical wizard, finding the items within seconds. I felt like I was on a game show where we were being timed. There is no WAY I would have found them without her! (Especially the pesky Pinenuts that were on a very high shelf and not labeled), and the millet, which is only sold in the bulk foods in a dispenser (I ALMOST accidently purchased millet flour versus the cereal- type). OPPS! Anyways, I HIGHLY recommend finding a knowledgeable clerk that can help you. My bill was $97... now don't fear, this was for the staple items that I will use throughout the course of the reset. Next weekend, I will have to get the produce (which I can get hopefully at Aldi- which should be much cheaper).